Mediterranean Diet Plus Olive Oil a Boost to Heart Health?

By: Robert Preidt A Mediterranean diet high in virgin olive oil may boost the protective effects of “good” cholesterol, a new study suggests. The study included 296 people, average age 66, at high risk for heart disease. They were randomly assigned to follow one of three diets for a year. The diets were: a traditional Mediterranean diet enriched with virgin olive oil (about 4 tablespoons) each day; a traditional Mediterranean diet enriched with extra nuts (about a fistful) each day; or a healthy “control” diet with reduced amounts of red meat, processed food, high-fat dairy products and sweets. Read the full article here: https://medlineplus.gov/news/fullstory_163557.html