June 08, 2011
Dietary Benefit - Principle of Mediterranean diet
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More importantly, while on a Mediterranean diet given that the amount of calories is adjusted to reach or maintain a desirable weight.
This Mediterranean diet is a balanced and nourishing diet followed by such populations as the Italian, Italians, Italian and Greek as well as the general countries around the north eastern Mediterranean basin of southern Europe. These populations have definitely shown a lower rate of heart disease amongst them. The Mediterranean diet is thought about to be a high fat diet.
The quality of fats in play a determining role in overall health. The most common feature of most Mediterranean populations is the extensive use of olive oil as a principal source of fat. Olive oil substitutes for the saturated animal fats so typical in northern European cuisine.
The strong taste of extra-virgin olive oil is partly caused by the presence of significant quantities of flavonoids, which are polyphenolic antioxidants that have been shown to inhibit LDL-C oxidation. Foods rich in flavonoids (including berries, apples, onions, tea, and red wine) are also part of the Mediterranean diet.
Olive oil may have a cardioprotective effect studies indicate, by lowering blood pressure, inhibiting oxidation of LDL-C, providing antithrombotic effects, and improving insulin sensitivity.
In general the Mediterranean diet has shown its beneficial effect on human health and is attributable to its low in content in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fat, chiefly from olive oil, high in complex carbohydrates, from legumes, and high in fibre, mostly from vegetables and fruits. The high content of vegetables, fresh fruits, cereals and olive oil, guarantee a high intake of b-carotene, vitamins C and E, polyphenols and various important minerals. These key elements have been suggested to be responsible for the beneficial effect of diet on human health, and cardiovascular disease
Consumption of alcohol, notably red wine in moderation is recommend to protect against CAD? A substantial portion of the protection may be attributable to increased levels of HDL-C. Alcohol also has an antiplatelet effect that may protect against cardiac events in much the same way as aspirin.
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