Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet – Part 1
By Dr. Liz Applegate
Of course you take care of yourself, but are you eating what’s best for your heart? For decades, researchers have noted that people living in Mediterranean regions tend to have lower risk for heart disease thanks a diet full of unprocessed foods that supply an array of heart-healthy nutrients and compounds. Delicious staples like salmon, olive oil and nuts supply both a wealth of great nutrition and flavor. Check out how some of these foods typical of the Mediterranean diet can help.
