Employees of the University of Barcelona (Spain) said that the Mediterranean diet has a big heart plus: it reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack, as well as the risk of premature death in people at risk of heart disease, by one third.

The Spaniards for the first time studied the effects of the Mediterranean diet (seafood, vegetables, fruits, nuts) in people at risk of cardiovascular disease. 7 thousand scientists took part in the experiment. 447 overweight, diabetic and nicotine addicts aged 55 to 80.

Volunteers received five daily servings of vegetables and fruits, fish, white meat and grains at least three times a week. Some have supplemented their diets with olive oil or nuts.. They were also allowed to drink a glass of red wine a day.. But they had to give up sweet, flour and processed meat.

Within 5 years, 288 study participants had a heart attack or stroke. Some of them died of heart disease. Overall, seizures were recorded in 3.8% of volunteers on a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil, in 3.4% of those who supplemented the diet with nuts, and in 4.4% of those who ate foods low in fat.. Experts have found that adherents of the Mediterranean diet are 30% less likely to become victims of a heart attack, stroke and heart disease compared to those who prefer foods low in fat..

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