What foods do you think of when you hear the word “Mediterranean Diet?” Is it pasta, olive oil and hummus? Those are a few plus many more fresh and healthy foods included in this anti-aging diet.

The Mediterranean diet is modeled after the lifestyle of poor rural villagers from the island of Crete during the 1950-60s.

This diet has been known to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s that’s running rampant in America these days.

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Top 5 Healthy Habits to Living Young series second article – Benefits of Whole Foods. Check back for future posts to read more about my top healthy habits.

Whole Foods versus Processed Foods

So what are whole foods exactly? The definition is simple its food in its original state. It has all the vitamins, minerals, nutrients and antioxidants intact prior to being processed. Whole foods are unrefined and can be found in the produce section of the grocery store, farmer’s market, local orchard or your own garden. They have a shorter shelf life and may take longer meal preparation time. Read more →