I have been following a low fat diet for awhile now in an
effort to lose weight and be healthier. Now, I’m being told that it is better
to eat a higher fat diet that is comprised of healthy fats. What does the
latest research show?
A recent study conducted in Spain and published online in the
New England Journal of Medicine found that a daily dose of healthy fats might
be a better choice than a low fat diet.
The Mediterranean diet is rich in olive oil, vegetables,
fruits, beans, nuts, fish, and a lower consumption of meat and saturated fats.
This diet is relatively high in healthy fats, and has proven to have
significant health benefits.
The study had participants that were all at an elevated risk
for heart disease. Everyone was placed in one of three groups. The first group
ate a low fat diet, the second a typical Mediterranean diet while the third ate
a Mediterranean diet with extra nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts and cashews.
The research concluded that both groups eating the
Mediterranean diet had a 30% reduced risk for heart disease as opposed to the
low fat group.
So add olives, nuts and other healthy fats to your diet
while lowering your consumption of red meats to decrease your risk of
contracting heart disease.
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