Macro partitioning
A Mediterranean-style diet rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, polyphenols, and alpha-linolenic acid is associated with a substantially reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and new cancers.
Consider adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, emphasizing healthy fats (olive oil, nuts), fish, and vegetables, while limiting saturated fats. This pattern is linked to lower heart disease and cancer risk.
Furthermore, the adoption of the Mediterranean diet has been associated with a significant reduction in new cancers. Recently, the results of a large randomized controlled trial extended the findings to persons at high risk for CVD. Thus, the Mediterranean diet pattern can be considered an effective approach for the prevention of fatal and non-fatal CVD complications.
Why this rating
Based on observational studies and one large RCT (PREDIMED, referenced as ref 4), but the commentary notes the Look AHEAD trial did not report specific dietary composition details.
Source
Look Action for Health in Diabetes trial: What we have learned in terms of real world practice and clinical trials
Ching‐Fai Kwok et al. · Journal of Diabetes Investigation · 2014
DOI 10.1111/jdi.12231
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