Atlantic Diet Linked to Reduced Metabolic Syndrome Risk

A new study reveals that the Atlantic diet, similar to the Mediterranean diet but with more carbs and dairy, significantly lowers the risk of metabolic syndrome.

• The Atlantic diet, inspired by traditional eating habits in Spain and Portugal, emphasizes unprocessed whole foods, including seafood, dairy, and starchy carbs.
• Research conducted in Spain found that adhering to the Atlantic diet resulted in a 68% reduction in the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
• Unlike the Mediterranean diet, the Atlantic diet includes a higher intake of meat and wine, along with a focus on local, fresh, and minimally processed foods.
• Participants in the study who followed the Atlantic diet also showed a decreased risk of abdominal obesity and low 'good' cholesterol levels.
• Experts suggest that the Atlantic diet's health benefits are due to its emphasis on minimally processed, fiber-rich, and bioactive-rich plant foods.

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