You've probably heard the #Mediterraneandiet is "healthy" for you, but why? Dr. Adedapo Iluyomade, preventive cardiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cancer & Vascular Institute explains in this thread:
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The foods typical to the Mediterranean diet are not only delicious; decades of research show they help improve blood vessel function, reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and benefit the heart.
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Another protective effect is that the diet is rich in antioxidants. This helps protect the blood vessels from plaque buildup or narrowing of arteries.