Monday, November 9, 2009

Living Well

'Diets' That Promote Health (and Always Have)

Giving up their hunt for charmed nutrients, diet experts increasingly embrace whole patterns of eating

Posted April 7, 2008
The Mediterranean diet is believed to be responsible for the low rates of chronic heart disease in the 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

The Mediterranean diet is believed to be responsible for the low rates of chronic heart disease in the 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. (David Silverman/Getty Images)

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