Tag Archives: mediterranean diet

Hypertriglyceridemia. What is this? Is this important?

Posted on March 15, 2021 by drlesliegreenberg

Hypertriglyceridemia. What is this?  Is this important? Hypertriglyceridemia is when the fasting serum triglyceride is 150 or more.  Why is this important?  Hypertriglyceridemia is linked with an increase risk of cardiovascular disease.  If the triglycerides are more than 500, the … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean diet can help prevent premature death.

Posted on October 11, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

It’s true!  About 30% of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease can pre prevented (in high-risk people) if they switch to a Mediterranean diet.  This diet is rich in olive oil, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, and nuts.  … Continue reading →

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Four lifestyle changes decrease death risk by 80%!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Johns Hopkins study ( of over 6200 patients) found that four lifestyle chances reduce the chance of death from ALL CAUSES by 80 % over an eight-year period over those with none of the healthy behaviors. Drum roll please……. Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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