Cardiovascular disease is considerably less in Mediterranean countries than in the U.S. This eating behavior is high in fruits, vegetables, beans, whole-grain carbohydrates, nuts, fish and monounsaturated fats like olive oil, avocado and nuts. Dairy products are consumed in low-to-moderate amounts and little red meat is eaten. Alcohol is consumed in moderation too. A Mediterranean-type eating plan can reduce cardiovascular events by 72% and 60%.

A portion of the above content was found within the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database.