Question

Between the Low-fat, ketogenic, Mediterranean; which meal plan would you choose for yourself or someone who has a high risk for heart disease? Explain the reasons for your selection. You might consider which meal plans are consistent with the basics of nutrition and the advantages and disadvantages of your selection. 150 words

Answer 1

Diet plays an important role in maintaining a healthy heart.

A low fat ketogenic diet comprises of 75%fat (dangerous to heart),20%proteins and only 5% carbohydrates. It is a reversed type of normal diet.It burns the fats to get energy (ketosis) instead of carbohydrates.

Mediterranean diet comprises 25% fat (heart friendly) about 60% of carbohydrates and rest the protein.This is a plant based diet .The diet typically includes vegetables, nuts,fruits,herbs,virgin olive oil,limited red meat,fish and poultry encouraged twice a week, red wine ,good quantity of exercise with quality life.

The main benefits are it has the tendency to reduce the low density lipids which are responsible for causing cardiac diseases lIt can also prevent chronic disease. It also helps to prevent certain types of cancer,diabetes and chronic disease. It is rich in fibre so constipation can be prevented

The main disadvantage of this diet is there are chances of weight loss,preparation, following the dietary habits.