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What aspects of the standard American diet and lifestyle lead to the development of heart disease? (The foods we eat are typically high in what?) Alternatively, what components of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle contribute to heart health? (The recommended foods: what are they high in and what are they low in?)

Answer 1

Various foods that are saturated with fats in the diet, which trends to increase cholesterol in the blood, results in development of heart disease. Common sources of saturated fats include animal products like butter, meat fat, beef, lamb, chicken skin and full cream dairy foods, and processed foods like pastries and biscuits.

These fatty foods develop Plaque, that buildup, which thickens and stiffens artery walls, which can inhibit blood flow through your arteries to your organs and tissues. Atherosclerosis is also the most common cause of cardiovascular disease. It is caused by correctable problems, such as an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, being overweight and smoking and consumption of alcohol.

There are various different types of foods that emphasizes the Mediterranean diet. Basically, they emphasize on eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. They recommend replacement of butter with healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil. Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods. They recommend which limits the consumption of red meat to only a few times a month, eating fish and poultry at least twice a week.