Mediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Stress

Study Finds Health Benefits Of Plant-Based Diet

Binghamton University August 8, 2024

A new study from Binghamton University has found that following the Mediterranean diet may help reduce stress levels. The study, which was published in the journal "Appetite," used a survey and a machine learning model to examine the relationship between diet and stress levels in over 1,000 adults.

The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based diet that is high in healthy fats and low in processed foods. It has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

The study found that people who followed the Mediterranean diet had lower stress levels than those who followed the traditional Western diet. The Western diet is high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats. It has been linked to a number of health problems, including obesity, heart disease, and stroke.

The study also found that incorporating components of the Mediterranean diet into the Western diet can help reduce stress levels. For example, adding more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to the Western diet can help reduce stress levels.

The study's findings suggest that the Mediterranean diet may be a helpful way to reduce stress levels. More research is needed to confirm the findings of this study and to determine the long-term effects of the Mediterranean diet on stress levels.