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Mediterranean Diet May Significantly Reduce Fatty Liver Disease Risk

Fatty liver disease is a metabolic condition that has been liked to type 2 diabetes as well as cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, fatty

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liver disease is a known risk factor for these diseases, making care and prevention of the disease of utmost important in a world where type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are all too prevalent in society.

A healthy diet, like a Mediterranean-style diet, has been often cited as a way to reduce the risk of fatty liver disease and associated diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

A new study published in the journal Current Opinion in Lipidology reviewed published research on the effects of diet on the risk of fatty liver disease from March 2013 through August 2014. A total of 5 peer-reviewed studies were published during this time period and used for analysis.

Important Findings:

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Wine, Mediterranean Diet, and Your Health News for 01/22/2015

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Go Nuts for Health!: Tree Nut Consumption Linked to Better Nutrition and Diet

Consumption of nuts is a known part of the Mediterranean diet, and other Mediterranean-style diets, however, there is not a lot of

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research pertaining to nut consumption and adherence to these health diets.

A new study in the journal Nutrients utilized the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between the dates of 2005 through 2010 to determine if there is any association between tree nut consumption, diet quality, and nutrient adequacy in American adults at least 19 years old or older.

The percent of people falling under the “Estimated Average Requirement” or above the “Adequate Intake” for various nutrients was determined.

Diet quality was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index – 2005 (HEI-2005).

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Wine, Mediterranean Diet, and Your Health News for 01/19/2015

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Wine, Mediterranean Diet, and Your Health News for 01/16/2015

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