The Mediterranean diet could actually be called a highfat diet, because 35% of its calories come from fats. But they are heart-healthy fats, such as those found in olive
oil, avocados, nuts and fatty fish like salmon. These foods actually lower the risk of death from heart disease.
It wasn’t very long ago that low-fat diets were promoted as the best and healthiest way to lose weight. Americans were told that eating less fat would reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as obesity. Millions embraced the concept, hoping to keep their weight in check and stay healthy well into their senior years. […]
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