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A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables and fish has been proved repeatedly to be good for people's health.
It protects against a range of illnesses from cancer to diabetes. However, one point I was particularly interested to note was: "The researchers, led by Dr Raphaelle Varraso, say in the journal Thorax that there is "no clear association between one particular food and COPD (lung disease)". They add that trials of vitamin supplements had no effect, and it may be the cumulative effect of anti-oxidants in a range of foods that provides protection.
I've long suspected that many dietary supplements are massively over-hyped. There are certainly some cases where they make a difference, but people eating a proper diet shouldn't need them. (and I recally one study where anti-oxidents in tablet form actually had a negative effect)
It protects against a range of illnesses from cancer to diabetes. However, one point I was particularly interested to note was: "The researchers, led by Dr Raphaelle Varraso, say in the journal Thorax that there is "no clear association between one particular food and COPD (lung disease)". They add that trials of vitamin supplements had no effect, and it may be the cumulative effect of anti-oxidants in a range of foods that provides protection.
I've long suspected that many dietary supplements are massively over-hyped. There are certainly some cases where they make a difference, but people eating a proper diet shouldn't need them. (and I recally one study where anti-oxidents in tablet form actually had a negative effect)
