Research
Macro partitioning
Adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet rich in unsaturated fatty acids (specifically extra-virgin olive oil or nuts) significantly reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events and type 2 diabetes compared to a low-fat control diet.
Replace refined carbohydrates and saturated fats with unsaturated fats, specifically by adding 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil or 30 grams of mixed nuts to your daily diet. You do not need to restrict calories or count fat grams; focus on incorporating these whole-food sources of healthy fats consistently.
StrongSupportsHIGH confidence
In fact, both MedDiet groups demonstrated a 30% relative risk reduction for the primary endpoint compared to their control counterparts... incidence of new-onset T2DM was reduced by 53% in the two MedDiet groups compared to the control
Why this rating
Based on large-scale, multi-center Randomized Controlled Trials (PREDIMED) with long follow-up and clear primary endpoints.
Source
Dietary Fats and Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases
Hayley Billingsley et al. · Nutrients · 2018
DOI 10.3390/nu10101385
narrative_reviewCited 109×
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