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