A new study says that the heart health of people with abdominal obesity can be improved via high-intensity interval training combined with Mediterranean diet counseling.
Mediterranean Diet - Benefits - Components - Olive Oil - FAQs
Mediterranean diet has long been considered one of the healthiest diets on the planet. This diet plan discourages the use of saturated fats and hydrogenated oils while cooking meals.
Mediterranean diet has long been considered one of the healthiest diets on the planet. This diet plan discourages the use of saturated fats and hydrogenated oils while cooking meals.
The study found an average reduction in waist circumference of eight centimeters, a reduction in systolic blood pressure of 6 mm Hg and an aerobic fitness improvement of 15 per cent over the first nine months of the study.
Improvements in waist circumference, blood pressure and fitness can lead to numerous other health benefits including a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure, as well as improving osteoarthritis symptoms, quality of life, physical functioning, and cognition.
Diet from Crete for Healthy Heart
Mediterranean diets, special attention has been given to the traditional Greek Cretan diet. It emphasises the consumption of olive oil, whole grains, pulses, wild greens, herbs and fruits.
Mediterranean diets, special attention has been given to the traditional Greek Cretan diet. It emphasises the consumption of olive oil, whole grains, pulses, wild greens, herbs and fruits.
Dr. Anil Nigam, a preventive cardiologist at the Montreal Heart Institute said that in general, the sicker you are, the more you will benefit from the program.
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet | Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Healthy foods as part of anti-inflammatory diet to fight inflammation are basic components of the Mediterranean diet.
Healthy foods as part of anti-inflammatory diet to fight inflammation are basic components of the Mediterranean diet.
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