Mediterranean diet refers to the diet style of vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, beans and olive oil in southern European countries along the Mediterranean coast such as Greece, Spain, France and southern Italy.
Studies have found that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, protect the brain from vascular damage, and reduce the risk of stroke and memory loss. Now "Mediterranean diet" is also used to refer to a healthy, simple, light and nutritious diet.
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Nutritionists have found that residents living in countries along the Mediterranean coast of Europe, such as Italy, Spain, Greece and Morocco, have a very low incidence of heart disease and generally live a long life.
There are few modern diseases such as diabetes and high cholesterol. After a lot of investigation and analysis, the mystery was gradually uncovered and found to be related to the diet structure in this area. Previous studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease.
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