A Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Diabetes Risk - NewsFix.ca

A Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Diabetes Risk - NewsFix.ca: The Mediterranean diet is based on a high intake of legumes, nuts, fish, olive oil and vegetables. It also includes a relatively low consumption of meat and dairy products and moderate intake of alcohol. Previous studies have suggested that a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart attack and heart-related death. In a study investigators from University of Navarra, Spain reported that people who eat a Mediterranean-style are less likely to develop diabetes.