The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest for everyone, especially women over 50.
Heart disease kills over-50 women, according to the CDC. During menopause, high blood pressure, a major heart disease risk, rises considerably.
This diet is particularly popular among vegetarian women for health, animal welfare, and environmental reasons.
Dementia is most common in women due to age and sex. The most prevalent kind of dementia, Alzheimer's, affects two-thirds of women.
Intuitive eating may be right for you if you've tried many fad diets. Restrictive diets can cause bone loss, rebound weight gain and lower quality of life.