A Mediterranean diet has been known to lower the risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and makes people healthier in general. In particular, it
reduces the incidence of heart attacks by 30-40% and deaths from heart
disease by 20%. It may be one reason why people living in the
Mediterranean region have longer life expectancies than those living in
other parts of the world. It is characterized by a pattern of eating
that includes fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, olives and
olive oil. Fish and dairy products are eaten in small amounts. Red meat
is consumed rarely. The term 'Mediterranean' itself was introduced by
Ancel Keys in the 1970s. The original designations were 'Mediterranean
Cause', because this diet was being publicized as a preventative for
cancer, and 'Mediterranean Life' as it promoted longevity. Over the
years, these designations have been associated with many specifics such
as "Mediterranean DASH", "MedDiet", and "High Fiber". Moreover, studies
have revealed that the Mediterranean diet is also associated with higher
cognitive function in older adults. A study published in 2007 by
researchers at Harvard University showed that people who closely adhere
to a Mediterranean diet (Modified Mediterranean Diet Score, i.e. MDS)
have better cognitive function than people who do not adhere to a Med
diet. This book covers Breakfast recipes Appetizers and snacks Main dish
Vegetables and side dishes Soup and stew recipes And much more A
Mediterranean style diet is one rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains
and legumes and healthier fats like avocado. This type of diet has been
found to lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and much
more. The Mediterranean Diet has been in the news extensively and is a
subject of discussion on standard news networks. The Mediterranean Diet
is often misrepresented as a fad diet, but it has been proven to have
remarkable health benefits.
