We all want to live a long, healthy life, don’t we?

However, with so many diet trends out there, how do you know which ones are the best?

One of the diets that gets a lot of attention is the Mediterranean diet, and for good reason.

Mediterranean diet foods, including veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, and legumes

So, how exactly can the Mediterranean diet help you live longer?

High cholesterol is a leading cause for heart disease, and what causes high cholesterol?

Unhealthy fats (perMayo Clinic).

Fruits, veggies, nuts in heart-shaped bowl with stethoscope on top

Think of them as little cell protectors.

So, what causes the body to malfunction this way?

Enter the Mediterranean diet.

Fruits, eggies, seeds, and other foods high in antioxidants

Bowl of hummus with pitas on the side