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Dr. Vee discusses the Mediterranean Diet and the health benefits of the foods commonly eaten in the Mediterranean Diet.

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The Mediterranean Diet has moderate amounts of fat. It is more effective than low fat diets in preventing heart disease. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to decrease mortality from all causes, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. It is a plant based diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, legumes and low fat dairy. Unlike the standard American diet (SAD), the Mediterranean diet has little red meat or sweets.

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To help busy people and families shop for, prepare, and serve healthy meals, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of NIH created and published Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners. The new cookbook features 75 simple and delicious recipes influenced by Asian, Latino, Mediterranean, and American cuisine that are good for your [...]

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