Olives and fish recognized as beneficial for preventing heart disease

The Journal of the American College of Cardiology has published a new article recognizing the benefits of olives.

and fish to prevent heart disease. In addition, other foods included in the Mediterranean diet have been identified as being heart-healthy.

As a reminder, the Mediterranean diet includes:nuts, whole grains, extra virgin olive oil, seafood and moderate amounts of dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. According to published data, these products are ideal for improving cardiovascular health.

It is also worth noting that people who adhere toMediterranean diet, practice intermittent fasting. So, the fasting interval corresponds to at least eight hours, and the maximum it can stretch up to 12 hours. Director of Preventive Cardiology at the Center for Cardiology of Central America and concurrent study author concluded: