A Mediterranean-style diet,
rich in fruit, vegetables and fish, may significantly
reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) by 50 per cent, according to
new research from Harvard, writes by Stephen
Daniells for www.foodnavigator-usa.com.
The extensive prospective cohort study used
data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up
Study and compared the relative risk of COPD
among men taking a Mediterranean-style diet
to those with a Western-style diet, rich in
refined grains, cured and red meats, fries and
desserts.
Writing in the journal Thorax, lead author Raphaelle
Varraso states that dietary patterns similar
to the Mediterranean diet were associated with
a significant decrease in COPD risk. Dietary
patterns similar to the Western style were associated
with a significant increase in newly diagnosed
COPD.
The Med diet, rich in cereals, wine, fruits,
nuts, legumes and whole grains, fish and olive
oil, has been linked to longer life, less heart
disease, and protection against some cancers.
The diet’s main nutritional components
include beta-carotene, vitamin C, tocopherols,
polyphenols, and essential minerals.
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