Mediterranean diet with nuts reduces the risk of heart attack by 30%

Eating a Mediterranean diet, enriched with 30 grams of nuts reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30% and decreases the chance of having ictus or stroke by about 49%. 

The essay, called “Predimed“, is one of the largest clinical nutrition studies ever made in the world and the results will enable a comprehensive nutrition policy change. The trial included 7,447 volunteers, men and women aged 55 to 80 years, who were at high risk of cardiovascular disease but who had not yet developed any.

Participants were divided into three groups according to feeding: Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil, Mediterranean diet with nuts (30 grams per day) and a diet low in all fats. They were given lists buying by station, menus and recipes. The study was able to change eating habits and in five years there was a 30% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular failure. Furthermore, it was found that the participants lost weight and reduced their waist circumference despite incorporating virgin olive oil and nuts into their diet.

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