Women, eat Mediterranean for your heart

One reason for the heart-healthy effects of the Mediterranean diet could be the healthy fats contained in common foods in the diet, including salmon, avocado and nuts. — Photos: AFP

Sticking closely to a Mediterranean diet cuts a woman’s risks of cardiovascular (heart) disease and death by nearly 25%.

These were the findings of a pooled data analysis of the available evidence –- the first of its kind –- published online in the journal Heart.