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Mediterranean diet patterns, rich in fruits, vegetables, and monounsaturated fats, reduce the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and lower inflammatory markers.

Adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, focusing on fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, can help reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and lower inflammation.

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Observational studies have shown that dietary patterns similar to the Mediterranean diet, rich in fruit and vegetables and high in monounsaturated fats and fiber, resulted in decrease prevalence of the metabolic syndrome.
Heriberto Rodríguez-Hernández et al. · International Journal of Endocrinology · 2013

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Supported by observational and interventional studies cited.

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Obesity and Inflammation: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Markers of Inflammation

Heriberto Rodríguez-Hernández et al. · International Journal of Endocrinology · 2013

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