心脏病是美国男性及女性的首要死因;美国每年分别约有73.5万及80万人受心脏病发作及卒中困扰。健康饮食被视为降低心血管疾病(CVD)风险的重要措施;既往研究曾显示,富含水果、蔬菜、粗粮及坚果而红肉及不健康脂肪含量较低的地中海饮食对心脏健康有益。一项最新研究表 Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In the United States, there are about 735,000 and 800,000 people suffering from heart attacks and strokes each year respectively. Healthy diets are seen as important measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Previous studies have shown that heart-healthy Mediterranean foods rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts, while red meat and low in unhealthy fats are beneficial. A recent study