Nordic Diet Plan, Like Mediterranean, Lowers Cholesterol And Inflammation
June 3, 2013, by gillsadmin in Nutrition, Omega 3, RecipeThe Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, nuts, and fresh vegetables, has been lauded for its heart health benefits. But a new Scandinavian study claims that a healthy Nordic diet plan, loaded with produce like berries and root vegetables, is also associated with lower levels of cholesterol and inflammation. Read more at http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/16068/20130530/nordic-diet-plan-mediterranean-lowers-cholesterol-inflammation.htm#Sr6BuQqpQ6IyhyGh.99
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