07 Dec 2020 --- Following a traditional Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of secondary heart attacks in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients more effectively than standard low-fat diets, Spanish researchers have found. The findings build on a wealth of research into the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet, particularly in combating the onset of cardiovascular diseases. However, this is the first time that the effects of Mediterranean diets have been tested on people already diagnosed with CHD.
