Many people might have already heard about the Mediterranean diet. It is spoken of everywhere, starting with morning shows, to gymnasiums and magazine articles. It is apparently a very healthy and fast source of energy. In addition, it keeps the immune system strong.
The Mediterranean dishes include fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, beans, legumes, spices, wine, fish, chickpeas, hummus, celery, kidney beans, dry fruits, olive oil, seafood, etc. The meal plan would definitely reduce heart risk as it contains legumes, beans and nuts. It will also treat inflammatory conditions and many other diseases because of the nutrition that it serves.
This particular diet has shown to specifically reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other cardiac problems. In addition, it reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and metabolic syndrome. It also reduces the risk of depression and stroke and improves physical functioning along with slowing down the rate of cognitive decline.
The diet is rich in anti-inflammatory fats, vitamins and anti-oxidants. However, the scientists now believe that this health rich diet has an extra ingredient that makes it so healthy. It is believed that when unsaturated fat from the olive oil combines with the naturally occurring nitrates from many vegetables (such as, tomatoes, eggplant, garlic and other leafy greens), a unique molecule called the nitro-fatty-acid molecule is formed.
This molecule slows down the enzymes that digest the omega-6 fats (the beneficial fats) so that they stay in the bloodstream for longer. The theory is that, the longer these fats stick in the blood, the more healthy benefits they will elicit in the body.
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