The Mediterranean diet, heavy in cereals, fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids, has been shown to be protective against heart disease. Recent studies suggest it may also be linked to lower risk for asthma in children. In the latest study, Mexican researchers found children who adhered to a Mediterranean-style diet showed a 40 percent decrease in the risk of asthma, a 36 percent reduction in the risk of wheezing, a 59 percent reduction in rhinitis, and a 37 percent reduction in having itchy-watery eyes.
Previously a Portuguese study showed adult asthmatics eating a Mediterranean-style diet were better able to control their asthma symptoms.
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