Study: Mediterranean Diet Can Greatly Reduce Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke

by Lauren Frayer, NPR

There's a rare bit of good news for debt crisis ridden Spain, Italy and Greece. A new study finds that 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and heart disease can be prevented in high risk people if they switch to a Mediterranean diet that includes olive oil, nuts, fish, fruit and vegetables.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, February 25, 2013