Describe the dietary pattern of the Mediterranean-style diet. What health benefits have been linked ...

A reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease has been linked to the dietary pattern of the Mediterranean-style diet. This dietary pattern differs from the one outlined in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide in that:
•   red meat is eaten monthly while poultry, fish, eggs and sweets are eaten daily to weekly
•   while the recommended fat content is around 40% of Calories, it consists primarily of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils
•   foods eaten daily include: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, legumes and nuts.
The combination of the above produces a cardio-protective diet that is high in fibre, vitamins, minerals and unsaturated fats.