Mediterranean Diet Reduces Genetic Stroke Risk. Study

(HealthCastle.com) The so-called Mediterranean dietary pattern has long been associated with lower rates of many chronic diseases such as heart and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, over-weight and obesity and more. The diet tends to be rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fish and seafood, and pulses [chickpeas, lentils, dried peas and beans] which offer a lot of nutrients, nutrients that are often lacking in optimal amounts in North American diets as well as being rich in health promoting phyto-nutrients; but there’s likely much more to the story. read more
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