Mediterranean Diet Reduces Cancer Risk
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Cancer Risk
People who adopt just a few elements of the Mediterranean diet could reduce their cancer risk by as much as 12 percent, say Harvard University researchers, who had 26,000 Greeks record their food intake over eight years.
The Mediterranean diet includes use of olive oil, high consumption of vegetables, fish, fruits and cereals, and less consumption of red meat. Previous research has suggested this diet may reduce the risk of heart disease and other illnesses.
The new study found that simply consuming more olive oil and other unsaturated fats reduced cancer risk by nine percent. And just two aspects of the Mediterranean diet -- eating less red meat and eating more peas, beans and lentils -- reduced cancer risk by 12 percent, BBC News reported.
The findings appear in the British Journal of Cancer
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I like the Mediterranean diet because it is a low glycemic diet. Not as good as a low carb diet - if you need to lose weight - but if weight is not a concern then the Mediterranean diet is a good choice.
BTW - eat all the meat you want - and eat all the healthy fats that are common in the Mediterranean diet.
Also don't forget to add proper supplements and get moderate exercise.
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