Journal of Health Care and Research

Journal of Health Care and Research [ISSN: 2582-8967]

Hiroshi Bando^1,2iD*
1Medical Research/Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
²Integrative Medicine Japan (IMJ), Shikoku Division, Tokushima, Japan

Corresponding Author: Hiroshi Bando ^{ORCID iD}
Address: Tokushima University /Medical Research, Nakashowa 1-61, Tokushima 770-0943, Japan.
Received date: 08 June 2024; Accepted date: 25 June 2024; Published date: 02 July 2024

Citation: Bando H. Recommended Diet Therapy of Mediterranean Diet (MD) and Low Carbohydrate Diet (LCD). J Health Care and Research. 2024 Jul 02;5(2):49-52.

Copyright © 2024 Bando H. This is an open-access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium provided the original work is properly cited.

Keywords: Mediterranean Diet, Low Carbohydrate Diet, Whole Grains, Japan LCD Promotion Association, Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial

Abbreviations: MD: Mediterranean Diet; LCD: Low Carbohydrate Diet; JLCDPA: Japan LCD Promotion Association; DiRECT: Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial

Abstract

To maintain health and achieve longevity, an adequate diet is crucial, such as the Mediterranean diet (MD) and the low-carbohydrate diet (LCD). The MD is characterized by whole grains, fruits, vegetables, less red meat, more fish, and four eggs per week. The MD may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and depression. The LCD shows remarkable weight reduction in a short period, but there may be a probable rebound effect within six months. In Japanese cuisine, the intake of fermented soy foods such as natto and miso can lower the risk of death. As a recommendation, the LCD can be started first, followed by the MD for the long term.