We've long known that the Mediterranean diet is good for the heart. Now, it may be good for the brain as well.

中海式饮食对心脏有益也许早已众所周知，但你知道吗？它可能对大脑也有好处。

A study published in this month's issue of the Archives of Neurology found that the diet might protect against blood-vessel damage in the brain, reducing the risks of stroke and memory loss.

《神经病学文献》(Archives of Neurology) 2月刊上发表的一项研究报告称，地中海式饮食可能可以保护大脑免受血管损伤，降低发生中风和记忆力减退的风险。

It's the first study to specifically examine the effects of the diet centered around vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, nuts, olive oil and a moderate amount of alcohol, with limited consumption of red meat, sweets and refined grains like white bread or white rice