Nutrition Facts About Mediterranean Diet

                Mediterranean Diet like olive oil is known to be good for the heart. It can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, Type II diabetes, cancer, and depression. No wonder Mediterranean diet has been the talk of town.

                Just recently researchers discover the possible link between fertility and Mediterranean diet. The research shows that women who stick to Mediterranean diet have higher chance of successful in sperm injection (ICSI) and  vitro fertilization (IVF) by 40 percent.

                The study reveals that a specific chemical in olive oil is the key component. Olive oil has chemical that may suppress genes that promote inflammation. For a long time, researchers believe that there is a relationship between obesity, diet, and inflammation. There are over 100 genes that promote inflammation and can be suppressed with olive oil diet. There are evidences that Mediterranean diet can promote activity of immune system cells.

                Extra-virgin olive oil which is produced from the olives without additional heat or chemical has phytochemicals which can suppress breast cancer gene.