The list of Mediterranean diet benefits is getting even longer. A new study found that a diet high in fruits, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods is linked to a lower risk of heart attack and stroke in people who have heart disease. The latest research builds on previous evidence that your health might benefit if you follow the Mediterranean diet. It can help your bones, keep your brain young, help you live longer, manage your weight better (PDF) and lower your risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Key Takeaways:
- Reducing saturated fat intake very slightly can lower your risk of developing heart disease, according to a study at Harvard University (but see our expert analysis below).
- This means cutting down on foods such as cheese, milk, butter and meat and replacing them with with polyunsaturated fats, whole grain carbohydrates and plant-based proteins.
- The researchers found that a one per cent reduction, when replaced with more healthy food, could cut heart disease risk by up to eight per cent.
“This means cutting down on foods such as cheese, milk, butter and meat and replacing them with with polyunsaturated fats, whole grain carbohydrates and plant-based proteins.”
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