With a Mediterranean diet, the weight is low, which then does not rise

The low-calorie Mediterranean diet contributes to weight loss and to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with metabolic and overweight syndrome. This was found by scientists at the Spanish University "Rovira and Virgili". The study included over 600 patients aged 55 to 75 years who were obese or overweight, as well as metabolic syndrome. Despite the fact that low-fat and carbohydrate diets are considered effective in terms of weight loss and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, there is no scientific evidence that the long-term benefits of such a diet A new study on a basic food type – the Mediterranean, showed that 33.7% of the patients who went through it a year later lost at least 5% of their initial weight. Compared to study participants who did not follow this diet, glucose use improved significantly.

There is also a difference in the fact that, over time, the positive dynamics of weight loss continues, researchers stress. The Mediterranean diet involves consuming large amounts of fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and cereal-based pasta. It is also recommended to reduce the consumption of red meat and to give priority to fish and fish gifts.

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