February 14/New York/WebMD -- A new study suggests that people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet have less small blood vessel damage in the brain.
The Mediterranean diet is based on the diets of the populations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Italy and Greece. The diet emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, whole grains, legumes, monounsaturated fats like olive oil, and moderate amounts of alcohol. It has a low amount of red meat, saturated fats like butter, and refined grains.