Mediterranean Diet Flashcards
The Mediterranean diet has been associated with a better quality of life and good health including
A healthier heart, longer lifespan and good weight management.
People on a Mediterranean diet have a WHAT% lower risk heart disease and stroke
30% lower.
What do people in the Mediterranean eat more of
Fruit and veg. Whole grain breads and cereals. Nuts and pulses. Seeds and fish.
Higher levels of sunshine. More oily fish and therefore more vitamin D.
Why do people in the Mediterranean have more vitamin D
There is more sunshine and they eat lots of oily fish.
People under 5 are given vitamin D drops in uk because we lack sunlight between October and match. Vitamin D can be found in oily fish too.
What do people in the Mediterranean eat less of
Less saturated fat from red meat and dairy foods.
They have a moderate alcohol consumption - one unit with a meal.
Name some foods which are an important part of the Mediterranean diet which can reduce the risk of heart disease
Oily fish, fruit and vegetables, whole grain foods, olive oil.
How does oily fish reduce the risk of heart disease
It contains a special type of unsaturated fat called omega 3 which reduces the likelihood of a blood clot developing in an artery.
How do fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of heart disease
They are naturally low in fat and calories and contain antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C which reduce the risk of CVD. They also contain a type of fibre which reduces the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
How do whole grain foods reduce the risk of heart disease
These foods are rich in fibre which fill us up and reduces snacking and therefore overweight and obesity. This reduces the strain put on the heart when pumping blood around the body.
How does olive oil reduce the risk of heart disease
Provides monounsaturated fat which is thought to reduce the risk of CVD.
