Despite recent controversial headlines, you shouldn’t ditch the Mediterranean diet. It’s still the diet backed by the best scientific evidence out there. Cleveland Clinic heart experts explain.
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Can a High-Fat Diet Help You Live Longer? Study Finds Link
The results of a large, seven-year study focused on dietary habits sheds a positive light on saturated fats, but is that really right for you? Get a cardiologist’s take on this surprising study.
Recipe: Guacamole Goes Mediterranean
Traditional guacamole gets a Mediterranean makeover in this mouth-watering dip. Adding flavorful feta cheese, rice vinegar, oregano and parsley satisfies the cravings of both avocado lovers and feta addicts!
Recipe: Party Hummus With Roasted Onion
Enjoy this easy-to-make hummus at your next party or family gathering. Grill or roast the onions for extra flavor to make a tasty dip for cut veggies, whole wheat pita or atop a fresh salad.
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Why a Sweet Tooth Spells Trouble for Your Heart
For decades, saturated fat and cholesterol took the blame in our diets for heart disease. But reports that the sugar industry funded much of that research has put sugar in the spotlight. Discover the connection between sugar and heart disease.
Recipe: Lamb Meatballs with Tomato-Cucumber Salad
With classic Middle Eastern flavors, these lamb meatballs make a great lunch or dinner. Make them and impress your family over the holidays.
The 6 Best (and Worst) Diets If You Have Diabetes
Do you have diabetes and want to lose weight? Here’s what you need to know about the best and worst diets for you.
Recipe: Baked Cajun Sweet Potato Fries
These crispy sweet potato wedges come out Cajun spicy and sweet. They’re also loaded with antioxidants and plant-based nutrients and are a great source of beta-carotene. Another plus? As complex carbs, they digest slowly and raise blood sugars gradually — keeping you from a spike and drop-off.
Recipe: Charred Broccoli Tabbouleh Salad
Try this delightful twist on traditional tabbouleh. Blend nutritious, high fiber bulgur with charred broccoli, chickpeas and tahini. You’ll get bone-building vitamin K, and vegetarian-friendly protein. And you’ll also get great taste.
Love Linguini? Pasta May Not Wreck Your Diet After All
A new study linking pasta consumption to a lower body mass index (BMI) may have taken you by surprise. But before you start eating pasta for breakfast, lunch and dinner, consider these four factors.