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The
Atlantic
diet,
which
emphasizes
fish,
milk,
fresh
fruits,
and
vegetables,
is
gaining
popularity
as a
healthy
alternative
to the
Mediterranean
diet for
those
focused
on
metabolic
health.
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The
Atlantic
diet is
a new
variation
of the
Mediterranean
diet
garnering
attention
By
Patricia
Garcia
tellususa.com
The
"Atlantic
diet" is
a new
variation
of the
Mediterranean
diet
that is
getting
some
attention
after a
study
found
that it
reduces
the risk
of
chronic
health
problems.
Both
diets
emphasize
the
consumption
of fresh
fruits,
vegetables,
seafood,
olive
oil, and
moderate
amounts
of wine.
The
Atlantic
diet
consists
of foods
traditionally
eaten in
northwest
Spain
and
Portugal,
including
seasonal
vegetables,
fruits,
whole
grains,
beans,
and
olive
oil. The
Atlantic
diet
differs
from the
Mediterranean
diet,
incorporating
more
brassicas,
such as
turnip
greens
and
cauliflower.
It also
includes
more
seafood,
dairy,
and lean
cuts of
meat.
Regarding
carbs,
the
Atlantic
diet
includes
other
starches,
such as
chestnuts,
potatoes,
and
bread.
A
recent
study by
researchers
at the
University
of
Santiago
de
Compostela
has
found a
potential
link
between
the
Atlantic
diet and
a
reduced
risk of
developing
metabolic
syndrome,
which is
a group
of
conditions
that can
increase
the
likelihood
of
severe
health
problems
such as
heart
disease.
These
findings
were
published
in the
JAMA
Network
Open
journal
earlier
this
month.
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