Western diet, typically high in animal fat and protein and low in fibre, increases the risk of cancer. The Mediterranean diet is high in fibre and low in red meat and has been likened with anti-inflammatory effects and an improved immune system.
This leads us to the conclusion that gut health, favoured by fibre, is a reason for longevity of people following the Mediterranean diet.
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