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Topic: Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating pattern characterized by a focus on plant-based foods, healthy fats, and moderate consumption of animal proteins.

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The Mediterranean diet is a recurring topic across several of the podcast episodes provided, as it is discussed for its potential benefits for mental health, brain health, and metabolic health.

In #464 How To Use Food To Improve Your Mood, Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Memory with Dr Georgia Ede, the episode discusses how the Mediterranean diet, while better than the Standard Western Diet, may not be optimal for brain health due to its reliance on grains and legumes.

Similarly, in The Surprising Secrets of Fixing Your Metabolism, the metabolic benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet are touted by Dr. William Li.

The Best Diet For Mood Update 2023 episode explores various studies demonstrating the impact of diet on mental health, particularly the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet and the negative effects of ultra-processed foods on depression and anxiety.

The Mediterranean diet is also discussed in the context of the longevity of Mediterranean populations in Rocketing science: China's newest superpower.

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