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Joe Ferri's Blog – June 2009 Archive (1)

The French Paradox

Cheese, wine and olive oil are three constants in the Mediterranean diet. The synergy of these may account for the low incidence of coronary heart disease in France. The high concentration of amino acids in cheese aid in digestion, and French cheese is virtually lactose free. The resveratrol in wine is heart healthy and cancer preventing, while the polyphenols present can protect against diabetes, arteriosclerosis and cancer. The higher concentration of mono-unsaturated fats in olive oil is… Continue

Added by Joe Ferri on June 17, 2009 at 4:17am — No Comments

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