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Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a two-fold increased likelihood of maintaining weight loss after an initial reduction of 10% or more.
To maintain weight loss, adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern. Prioritize plant foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains), use olive oil as your main fat source, and include moderate amounts of fish and dairy. Limit red meat and sweets. This pattern is associated with double the odds of keeping weight off compared to less adherent diets.
Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with 2-fold increased likelihood of weight loss maintenance.
Why this rating
Observational cohort study with adjustment for confounders, but cross-sectional design limits causal inference.
Source
Exploring the relationship between the Mediterranean diet and weight loss maintenance: the MedWeight study
Dimitrios Poulimeneas et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2020
DOI 10.1017/s0007114520001798
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