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Revised Mediterranean Diet Significantly Improves Cardiovascular Health

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in Israel have found that a modified Mediterranean diet that emphasizes polyphenols and reduces red meat can significantly decrease proximal aortic stiffness (PAS)—a distinct marker of vascular aging and cardiovascular risk. The study was published this month in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. “This is the first…


A Diet That Beats Mediterranean Diet in Cutting Visceral Fat

The Mediterranean diet can help lose weight, protect the heart, and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and dementia. It is recognized as the best diet overall. However, a modified version called the “Green Mediterranean Diet” is more effective in getting rid of visceral fat—one of the factors that cause many chronic diseases. The Green…