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Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risks of Asthma

Posted on October 07, 2008

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 6107963The famous Mediterranean diet (rich in cereals, wine, fruits, nuts, legumes and whole grains, fish and olive oil, and low in dairy, meat, junk food and fat) is already linked to longer life, less heart disease, and protection against some cancer types.Now, according to research from Spain and Mexico, getting children to eat the Mediterranean diet may reduce their risks of asthma by up to 40%.The cross-sectional survey of 1,476 children aged between six and seven in Mexico found that a higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was also associate...

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