7.Prevents Cancer
A Mediterranean diet favors plants over meat and is rich in olive oil. Researchers have found that people who eat this way have a much lower risk of certain cancers, such as colorectal, endometrial, breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancers.
8.Boosts Your Brain
Another bonus of an olive-oil heavy Mediterranean diet: It can give your brain a boost. Studies show a menu that’s high in olive oil can help you think, understand, and remember better, and may even help ward off Alzheimer’s disease.
