15/10/2025
Is this the secret to food, mood, and longevity?
What started as a casual team dinner became a chat about why the Mediterranean diet isn’t just delicious… it’s scientifically linked to better health and well-being.
Keep reading for our free Mediterranean tofu frittata recipe to bring these benefits to your plate 🫒
A 2025 systematic review looked at how the Med diet relates to health-related quality of life: a measure that reflects not only our physical health, but also our mental wellbeing and social connection. People who follow this way of eating consistently report better self-perceived health, higher life satisfaction and improved mood.
While often described as a “diet”, it’s really a way of living. Meals are built around fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains, nuts and seeds, with olive oil as the main fat source, moderate amounts of fish, poultry, eggs and dairy, and limited red meat or sweets.
✨ Reduce chronic inflammation and oxidative stress that contribute to ageing and disease
✨ Support gut health, immunity and mood through a more diverse microbiome
✨ Activate longevity pathways in cells that promote repair and resilience
✨ Lower inflammation linked to depression and support the gut–brain connection
Beyond nutrition, the slower, social way meals are shared seems to benefit psychological well-being just as much as physical health. And while a Mediterranean diet, of course, doesn’t have to include wine, we’re all about inclusion, not exclusion!
It’s not just what you eat, it’s how you eat and who you eat with. It all shapes your gut, your mind, and your long-term well-being.
💬 Comment TOFU below to get our free Mediterranean tofu frittata recipe, inspired by the same Med diet principles linked to better gut and mental health.
Read the study: PMID 39940436
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