The Mediterranean Diet Study

Bad Science, Worse Journalism

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The recent headlines are buzzing with claims of a groundbreaking study that supposedly demonstrates the life-saving benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, boasting a remarkable 30% reduction in cardiovascular events.

However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that the study didn’t make any such unequivocal statement. Moreover, the so-called “low fat” diet used as a point of comparison was far from what one might consider truly low in fat.

Dr. Howard Jacobson, a contributing author to “Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition,” offers a critical analysis of the Mediterranean Diet study.

In the world of nutrition, it’s crucial to heed the age-old adage: Caveat comestor! (Let the eater beware!)

 

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