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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

The Mediterranean diet counterpart that could extend lifespan

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and rapeseed oil that is commonly eaten in Nordic nations can lower the risk of mortality, according to a long-term study of the Swedish population.

The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found “meaningful risk reductions” in mortality from the Nordic diet, similar to the sustainable effects offered by a Mediterranean diet.

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