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The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest ways of eating, thanks to its emphasis on fresh and cooked vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and small amounts of lean protein.

Based on that information, the researchers assigned each participant a score between zero to nine based on how closely they adhered to the Mediterranean diet. The average score for the group was five.

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