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Thread: News: Mediterranean diet protects against diabetes: study

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05-31-2008, 04:58 AM

HelenM

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I like the pyramid. I think the physical activity at the base is very significant.

A bit of searching found another different model which is a bit more specific as to dietary pattern.
The Greek column model (based on the Cretan diet) towards the end of the article.
The Mediterranean Diets: What Is So Special about the Diet of Greece? The Scientific Evidence -- Simopoulos 131 (11): 3065S -- Journal of Nutrition