This was a guest post written by Sharon Goldner from Recipe For A Healthy Life. 

What Are the Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet?

The benefits of a Mediterranean diet came back into public discussion recently after the results of a study from the University of Crete in Greece linked it to a reduction in sleep apnea symptoms. The research also indicated that the patients who ate a Mediterranean diet composed of fish, poultry, whole grains, beans, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, red wine and spices were more motivated to adhere to their diet, exercise regularly and consequently lost abdominal fat.