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Pregnancy diet and nutrition: Eating a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy may reduce risk of preeclampsia by 20%
QUICK SUMMARY: New research finds that women who ate a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy had at least a 20% reduced risk of developing preeclampsia.
In 2021, a scientific panel assembled by US News & World Report named the Mediterranean Diet as the number 1 diet overall.
The Mediterranean Diet was ranked #1 best diet for the following:
#1 in Best Diets Overall
#1 in Best Plant-Based Diets
#1 in Heart-Healthy Diets
#1 in Best Diabetes Diets
#1 in Best Diets for Healthy Eating
#1 in Easiest Diets To Follow
So why is it so good?
Studies suggests eating a Mediteranean diet can reduce the risk of heart disease in adults.
Studies also show that eating this type of diet is also good for the human gut microbiome. A research paper published in 2020 suggests eating a Mediterranean diet for a year can boost the types of gut bacteria linked to ‘healthy’ ageing.
