EFFECTS OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET ON BLOOD PRESSURE

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  1. 3. — “Bad” cholesterol that decreases with adherence to the Mediterranean diet.
  2. 4. — Vegetable rich in lycopene beneficial for heart health.
  3. 5. — Major protein source in the diet providing beneficial fatty acids.
  4. 6. — Substances in fruits and vegetables that reduce oxidative stress.
  5. 7. — Harmful process reduced by the Mediterranean diet.
  6. 10. — Nutrient that aids vascular relaxation and contributes to blood pressure control.
  7. 16. — Carbohydrate source recommended in the Mediterranean diet.
  8. 18. — Plant compounds in olive oil and vegetables that improve vascular function.
  9. 20. — Fatty acids from fish that help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
  10. 21. — Mediterranean ingredient known for mild blood pressure–lowering effects.
  11. 22. — Lower sodium intake that helps decrease blood pressure.
  12. 23. — Benefit of the diet that indirectly improves blood pressure.
  13. 25. — Long-term health benefit associated with Mediterranean diet adherence.
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  1. 1. — Diet pattern rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole grains known to lower blood pressure.
  2. 2. — Inner lining of blood vessels whose function improves with Mediterranean foods.
  3. 8. — Beans and lentils that provide fiber and help control blood pressure.
  4. 9. — Primary fat source in the Mediterranean diet associated with improved cardiovascular health.
  5. 11. — Natural compounds in leafy vegetables that promote vasodilation.
  6. 12. — Medical condition of persistently high blood pressure improved by this diet.
  7. 13. — System of the heart and blood vessels improved by this diet.
  8. 14. — Plant-based compounds that enhance vascular health and blood flow.
  9. 15. — Dietary component that helps improve heart health and regulate blood pressure.
  10. 17. — “Good” cholesterol that may increase with this dietary pattern.
  11. 19. — Widening of blood vessels that reduces blood pressure.
  12. 24. — Mineral abundant in fruits and vegetables that helps reduce blood pressure.