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About the Guide

The Mediterranean Diet A to Z Guide is an evidence-based guide to one of the world's most researched, healthy diets. Unlike generic diet books, this guide explores 26 essential concepts: one for each letter of the alphabet. It covers the science behind why the Mediterranean diet consistently outperforms other diets: for heart health, brain function, weight control, and longevity.

Each chapter distils decades of research and centuries of traditions into easy actionable advice. You'll discover not just what to eat, but why it works. From olive oil's anti-inflammatory polyphenols to the life-extending power of "xeniality"; from the cardiometabolic health benefits of legumes to the brain-protective effects of oily fish.

It's written for readers who want guidance without medical jargon. Whether you're seeking disease prevention, sustainable weight loss, or want to understand why Mediterranean populations enjoy exceptional health and longevity, this A to Z guide provides the knowledge and tools — one letter at a time.

Publication Date: Nov 2025
Print Length: 38 pages
Format: E-book (PDF)
Reading Time: 1–2 hours

1 Chapter, 1 Topic

Contents Preface Glossary

10 Things You'll Learn

1. How the Mediterranean Diet extends both lifespan and healthspan. 

2. The health benefits of olive oil and why it's a cornerstone of the diet.

3. How to balance getting adequate amounts of protein while optimising health.

4. Sustainable weight loss without calorie counting or eliminating foods.

5. The health benefits of vegetables beyond vitamins and minerals, and how much to eat.

6. How social eating and lifestyle can improve health outcomes and life-expectancy.

7. How traditions, seasonality, moderation, and joy can improve health.

8. What part and how of the Mediterranean diet protects brain-health.

9. Why whole food and processed food differentially affect health.

10. How to practically apply the diet with a 25-points checklist.

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