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8 Scientific Benefits, According to New Research

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Recent research provides growing evidence that the Mediterranean diet can improve key aspects of health and increase longevity. FreshSplash/Getty Images
  • The Mediterranean diet has been named the top diet by US News & World Report for six consecutive years.
  • Experts say the diet, which prioritizes produce, lean or plant-based proteins, and healthy fats, deserves praise.
  • A growing body of evidence suggests that the diet has a large number of potential health benefits.

The Mediterranean diet has been named No. 1 on the US News & World Report’s Best Diets for the last six years and health experts say there are a number of reasons why.

“The Mediterranean diet is considered healthy because it emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods and limits processed and refined foods, which are often high in unhealthy fats, added sugars, and salt,” says Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD, a registered dietitian at Balance One

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Lemons – Nutritional Value And Benefits


Yellow and juicy, with sometimes sour and sometimes bitter-sweet taste, fresh aroma and amazing properties. Lemon, the fruit of the citrus family, is associated with many different uses in our everyday life, because it is not only used for cooking and desserts, but also as a disinfectant-cleanser, as an aromatic ingredient in beauty products and perfumes, and also as a therapeutic medicine. But are they really as beneficial as they are touted? The answer is yes and a lot of them.

The widespread use of lemons has led to confusion about their nutritional value, with many wellness techniques circulating around them, often without proper claims or recommendations. Below are the four most frequently asked questions about lemons with the best possible answer, according to nutritionists.

Four frequently asked questions about lemons

1. Is lemon water any good after all?

Adding lemon to water is a healthy way to flavor it

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