Thursday, December 18, 2008
I'm sure you've heard of the Mediterranean Diet and its' link to heart health. The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and monounsaturated fats (olive oil).
Those that follow a Mediterranean Diet have a reduced risk of developing heart disease and dying fro...
Let's not forget the other benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet: lower incidence of cancer (breast, prostate, uterus, colon), type 2 diabetes, dementia, strokes, and Parkinson's disease. All leading to longer lifespans.
More recent studies point to lower risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and better control of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
Details are at my healthy lifestyle blog.
-Steve