Research
Adherence
Mediterranean dietary patterns supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or mixed nuts significantly reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke, or death) compared to a control diet reduced in dietary fat.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style diet by adding specific healthy fats. Aim for 50 grams of extra-virgin olive oil or 30 grams of mixed nuts daily. This specific supplementation within a Mediterranean pattern has been shown to reduce heart attacks, strokes, and death by 30% compared to a standard low-fat diet.
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consumption of a Mediterranean diet supplemented with either extra-virgin olive oil or nuts resulted in a 30% reduction in risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death (hazard ratio: 0.70; 95% CI: 0.54, 0.92 and hazard ratio: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.54, 0.96)
Why this rating
Based on the PREDIMED trial, a large, high-quality randomized controlled trial with long follow-up.
Source
A healthy approach to dietary fats: understanding the science and taking action to reduce consumer confusion
Ann G. Liu et al. · Nutrition Journal · 2017
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