How to prevent heart disease with the Mediterranean diet

November 17, 2007

Heart healthThere is only a single way to prevent heart disease…eating like a Mediterranean.

Last day in this article about the “Secret of Mediterranean diet”. I’ve read about a study on why the Med diet helps preventing heart attacks etc…in a single word “Green“.

In fact, the U.S. researchers say that leafy green vegetables may help protect heart tissue from the injury caused by a heart attack.

They suggest that nitrite (found in celery, beets and greens) may be the secret ingredient of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.

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sandy edwards February 6, 2010 at 4:01 pm

looking for easy low fat meals or snacks for work when lunch is main meal for the day

sandy edwards February 6, 2010 at 4:04 pm

low fat main meals

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