The Med fuels fitness
Athletes following a Mediterranean diet ran six per cent faster over a 5km run after just four days, according to a small US trial. The Med diet focuses on fruit, veges, nuts, olive oil, whole grains and oily fish.
Article sources and references
- Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2019
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Date modified: 29 April 2026
First published: Jun 2019
