Preventing Heart Disease With Mediterranean Diet.
A University in Europe has released a new study which indicates a significant link between our western diet and stroke, cancer, diabetes and heart attacks. It adds new meaning to the Latin term, Quod me nutriut me destruit. What nourishes me, kills me.
When you consider that almost 80% of western diseases can be eradicated (meaning heart attacks, strokes, blood pressure, obesity, cancer) the prevention of cancer by adopting the Mediterranean diet has been proven by these researchers.These scientists have studied the impact of natural antioxidants derived from vegetables and fruits, and olive oil, upon pancreatic cancer cells.
The primary ingredients found in the Mediterranean Diet can positively affect the cell membranes. We can dramatically reduce issues such as heart attacks, diabetes type 2, strokes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol simply by adopting a healthier lifestyle, regular exercise and a Mediterranean type diet.
The researchers have shown a direct link with what we consume and how this can affect our cells resilience to some forms of cancer and also pancreatitis. The repercussions for disease prevention all over the Western World is enormous.
With the ability to eliminate and unhealthy lifestyle practices and with the inclusion of foods from the Mediterranean Diet, many of the illnesses threatening pandemics on the Western World could be almost eradicated. Compare this to the sobering thought that WHO (World Health Organization) predicts that diabetes type 2 sufferers will probably double over the next 15 years if our unhealthy diet selections and poor lifestyle choices continue.
Perhaps the information wasn’t enough to have you thinking about adjusting to new ways of eating. Perhaps you need to read more on the subject of the Mediterranean cuisine. Whatever you do, don’t be foolish enough to do nothing!
Cancers can be reduced by up to 40% and improve heart health by a significant 80% simply by healthy eating.
University studies have now proven that eating foods from the Mediterranean region such as natural fruits and vegetables, grains, and pure olive oils and fish oils, can have a positive impact on the membranes of cells responsible for some cancers. Cancer? Diabetes? Heart attack? No thanks.
I think I’ll skip the cardiac bypass and chemotherapy and stick with a Greek Salad.
