Health Article: The Mediterranean Diet's 5 Keys to a Longer, Healthier Life By Ellen Collis, Sonoma Diet Staff Writer

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  Low-fat is out, and the healthy fat found in olive oil, nuts, and avocados is in. This Mediterranean-inspired way of eating not only helps control weight and lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but also, it can lower the risk of heart disease by 30 percent, according to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. "Every year we are discovering amazing research for the power in food and emphasizing the importance for natural, wholesome ingredients," Dr. Connie Guttersen, RD, says. Curious to learn more? Here, Guttersen explains five fundamentals of this popular diet.