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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) significantly reduces the incidence of major cardiovascular events, including coronary heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality, in high-risk populations.

Adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern as your primary dietary strategy for heart health. Prioritize extra-virgin olive oil as your main cooking fat, fill your plate with minimally processed vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts, and include moderate amounts of fish and poultry. Limit red and processed meats, refined grains, and full-fat dairy. If you drink alcohol, moderate red wine with meals is consistent with the traditional pattern, but do not start drinking if you do not already. This pattern has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death by approximately 30% in high-risk individuals.