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30 May 2008
A recent study has found that the Mediterranean diet can help protect against type 2 diabetes.
The latest findings, published in the British Medical Journal, add to existing evidence that suggests the Mediterranean diet - rich in olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and fish and low in meat, dairy products and alcohol - provides protection against cardiovascular disease.
The Food and Drug Administration states that consuming on average of two tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil each day can help reduce risk of heart disease.
Researchers at the University of Navarra discovered that patients who followed a Mediterranean diet had a lower risk of developing diabetes - 83 per cent less than those with other dietary habits.
According to the report's authors, the active ingredients of the diet that offer protection against the disease include a high intake of fibre and vegetable fats, teamed with a low consumption of trans fatty acids.
A staple component of Mediterranean cooking, olive oil, contains monounsaturated fat, which can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood.
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