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Walnuts
All nuts are packed with B vitamins and potassium, nutrients that help lowerblood pressure and stress.
Olive Oil
One of the hallmark foods of the Mediterranean diet is olive oil.
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Why exactly olive oil may have this effect is still being investigated.
The study was also not gender-balanced.
(Chronic inflammation is linked to the development of chronic disease, such as heart disease.)
However, there’s even better news.
For reference, two stalks of celery weigh about 4 ounces, according to theFDA.
This association held true for middle-aged adults but not for younger or older adults, however.
Another limitation of this study is that it lacks diversity and is therefore not representative of a global population.
Tea
Tea ispacked with antioxidants that protect your bodyfrom the wear and tear associated with prolonged stress.
Here are a few simple (and tasty) ways to incorporate theprinciples of the Mediterranean diet.
