What, Exactly, Is so Great About the Mediterranean Diet?

Diet is directly related to our physical and mental health.

Turkey meatballs and fiber-rich brown rice cooked in chicken broth and lemon is a simple but hearty meal that's full of protein. Gretchen McKay/Post-Gazette

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Healthful eating is important at any age to lower the risk of obesity and keep the heart and everything else inside the body functioning well. This becomes especially crucial later in life, because good nutrition helps reduce the risk of chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.