The Mediterranean Diet Reduces The Risk Of Diabetes

Marko Balašević Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
The Mediterranean Diet Reduces The Risk Of Diabetes

According to data from the World Health Organization in 2008, at least one third of the world's adult population is overweight, and almost one in 10 people is obese.

The Mediterranean diet has a positive effect on the presence of elevated levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure and high blood sugar.


The study was one of the first to evaluate the role of the Mediterranean diet in metabolic syndrome.


A review of 50 studies involving more than half a million people from Spain, Greece, the United States, France, Sweden, Italy and Australia and other countries.

 
Scientists have found a beneficial effect from the consumption of fruits and vegetables, olives and olive oil, low-fat dairy products and cereals. Other components included in the diet are moderate alcohol intake, especially red wine, fish, poultry or nuts, nuts and cashews, as well as limiting the consumption of red meat to 2 times a month.


"Such a diet includes all major food groups, but in a balanced way. Physical activity is also an important part of preventing risk factors for metabolic syndrome, "said Demostenes Panagiotakos of the University of Athens in Greece and author of the study.


"People who meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome are thought to be at higher risk for heart disease and diabetes. That's why experts strongly recommend this lifestyle to prevent the syndrome, said Dr. Robert Eckel, an endocrinologist and former president of the American Heart Association. Obesity is associated with the metabolic syndrome, explains the specialist. According to the World Health Organization in 2008, at least 1/3 of the world's adult population is overweight and almost 1 in 10 people is obese. 20 million children under the age of 5 are overweight.

 

"The macro environment in which we live promotes obesity in all age groups. "The Mediterranean diet contributes to a healthier diet and a better quality of life," said the study's lead author.

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