Research
Macro partitioning
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, particularly when supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts, reduces the incidence of major cardiovascular events and breast cancer risk compared to a reduced-fat diet.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style eating pattern: emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. Limit red meat and saturated fats. This pattern is strongly linked to lower risks of heart disease and breast cancer.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The data from this study revealed that the incidence of major cardiovascular events was lower in those assigned to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts than among those assigned to a reduced-fat diet [48]. ... The Mediterranean diet is also associated with a reduced incidence of cancer, and the risk of breast cancer has been reported to be reduced in women who eat a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin oil and mixed nuts.
Why this rating
Cites specific human studies (PREDIMED implied by ref 48) showing reduced incidence of major events and cancer risk.
Source
The Impact of Nutrition and Environmental Epigenetics on Human Health and Disease
Céline Tiffon · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018
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