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Protection against chronic diseases

In a recent study (1), the diet more than 22,000 people living in Greece and then ordered, how much they appreciate the traditional Greek diet. During four years in this study indicate that the risk of heart disease or die of cancer is very low, according to the traditional human food, with protection against heart disease is slightly higher than before the cancer. Overall, the likelihood for the test of time to die for the people who follow the Mediterranean diet, 25 percent lower than those who have not been saved. This indicates that those who adhere strictly to maintain the Mediterranean diet lived more than people who eat differently.

Olive oil

Olive oil was first examined, because in the Mediterranean countries, almost exclusively for cooking rather than butter, margarine or Fats used. Is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which protect against heart disease because they can be a fatty acid in the diet to replace. Olive oil is also a source of antioxidants, including vitamin E. In addition, olive oil, also for the preparation of dishes made with vegetables, tomato sauce, salad and fried fish.

Vegetables and fruits

Have shown that the level of consumption of fruits and vegetables fresh for the prevention of heart disease and cancer, most likely because it contains antioxidants (3). Special attention tomatoes have found, because they are very much in the Mediterranean diet can be used. They are the main source of antioxidants. Summer with the tomatoes, tomato sauce, such as cooking, it is recommended as the availability of lycopene, one of Hauptantioxidantien in tomato, increased.
Reicher fat fish

Fish also appear to have great health benefits, especially high fat fish such as sardines (4). Fatty fish are a source of some unsaturated omega-3-fatty acid. A long and complex derivatives seems this fatty acid beneficial for health, especially for the mainly because of anti-inflammatory effects and blutgefäßerweiternden, which increase blood flow.
Moderate consumption of wine

Anywhere in the middle of the sea is wine drunk in moderation, usually with meals. In moderation means two glasses per day for men and women to one glass per day. Wine, especially red wine, contains a variety of plant material conducive to health. They include, for example, Polyphenols, the powerful Antioxidant effects.

In the Greek study (1) that each component of the Mediterranean diet is not significant protection. In practice, it is possible that the combination of various materials, such as making healthy food. And not only that: other factors play in May as a more relaxed attitude to eating, a lot of sunlight and more physical activity has a role and contribute to overall healthy lifestyles in the region in this.
Time. time change and time of change is now a lot of people who do not follow the style of a traditional diet.