Mediterranean diet during pregnancy cuts babies’ food allergy risk

Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Cut Baby's Food Allergy Risk: New Study

A Greek cohort study shows that mothers following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding have marginally lower odds of food allergies in their infants.

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy cuts babies’ food allergy risk

Researchers found that mothers who closely followed a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding had infants with lower odds of developing food allergies. High fruit, vegetable, and full-fat dairy intake appeared protective, while higher poultry, red meat, and fish intake during pregnancy increased risk.