The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease through the Mediterranean Diet
- 1st Edition - September 8, 2017
- Latest edition
- Authors: Almudena Sánchez Villegas, Ana Sanchez-Taínta
- Language: English
The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease through the Mediterranean Diet presents dietary habits that will have maximum impact on cardiovascular health and other major chronic d… Read more
Description
Description
The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease through the Mediterranean Diet presents dietary habits that will have maximum impact on cardiovascular health and other major chronic diseases. Data collected through the results of large clinical trials, such as PREDIMED, one of the longest trials ever conducted, has allowed researchers to conclude that the Mediterranean Diet provides the best evidence for health benefits.
Studies have shown that the Mediterranean Diet is able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular hard clinical events by 30%. This book explores the components of this diet, including the consumption of extra virgin olive oil, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, fatty fish, poultry and red wine for optimal health benefits.
Key features
Key features
- Analyzes the results of clinical trials that show that a healthy dietary pattern can prevent cardiovascular and other major chronic diseases
- Explores the components of The Mediterranean Diet in detail, allowing practitioners to pass this understanding on to patients for optimal health benefits
- Contains recipes, including modified versions for special populations or different cultures
Readership
Readership
Researchers of cardiology and nutrition; cardiologists; dietitians; general practitioners; and the educated lay reader
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. A Healthy Diet for Your Heart and Your Brain2. Dietary Patterns3. Epidemiological and Nutritional Methods4. Not All Fats are Unhealthy5. Virgin Olive Oil: A Mediterranean Diet Essential6. A Small Handful of Mixed Nuts7. Fruits and Vegetables8. Cereals and Legumes: Provides a High Quality Source of Proteins and Fiber9. More Fish, Less Meat10. Red Wine Moderate Consumption and at Mealtimes11. The Mediterranean Life Style: Not Only Diet But Also Socializing and Physical Activity12. The Mediterranean Cook: Recipes for All Seasons
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 14, 2017
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Almudena Sánchez Villegas
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