A Mediterranean diet can improve heart health even if dietary changes aren’t coupled with weight loss, new research shows.
The researchers studied the cardiovascular effects of a carbohydrate-rich diet, a protein-rich diet and a diet rich in unsaturated fats.
The researchers found that a generally balanced diet higher in unsaturated fats such as those in avocados, olive oil and nuts, improves insulin use significantly more than a diet high in carbohydrates.
The research was presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific sessions in Orlando.
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