MEDITERRANEAN DIET - LOWERS INFLAMMATION

September 10, 2018

MEDITERRANEAN DIET LOWERS INFLAMMATION

More evidence of the Mediterranean Diet's benefits...

The link between heart health and the Mediterranean diet has already been established, but a new, large-scale study provides additional evidence regarding this link, finding that eating a Mediterranean diet can lower levels of platelets and white blood cells, two causes of inflammation in the body. (Source: Dietitians of Canada)

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes:

- Eating primarily plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains)

- Replacing butter with healthy fats (like olive oil)

- Limiting red meat to no more than 2-3 times per month

- Replacing salt with herbs and spices to flavour food

- Eating poultry (no skin) and fish at least twice per week

Remember: It is also very important to be physically active on a daily basis, and to enjoy meals with family and friends.

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