Groundbreaking Study Fuels Diet Debate

July 31, 2008 at 3:24 pm | In Food & Drink, Sciences |
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A new study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that a Mediterranean diet, including wine, olive oil, fruit, and whole grain may be a more effective diet than the low-fat diets commonly prescribed. The study was conducted in Israel by researchers from Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva and will undoubtedly change how we think about healthy eating. For a thorough look at the issue, see the Wall Street Journal’s lengthy article (subscription required). In addition, the New York Times blogs on the implications of the study for fat consumption.

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