Diet for atherosclerosis, what are the characteristics?
In fact, it seems that in the south of Italy there are fewer sufferers of atherosclerosis than in the rest of the Peninsula.

The merit would be, for the southerners, of a healthier and less fat dietary approach, such as that given by the Mediterranean diet, with a higher consumption of fruit and vegetables and the preference of fish over meat.

Data discordant with commonplace, especially if related to the obesity factor, which is growing in the South.
But which probably emphasize the importance of eating more carbohydrates and less fat – this would be the ideal atherosclerosis diet.

Atherosclerosis, a disease that we remember is caused by the formation of obstructions along the arterial walls (atheromatous plaques), can lead to serious health consequences, significantly increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. A good rule of thumb to prevent it is to reduce fat, i.e. reduce both fatty foods and seasonings. Reduce stress and other cofactors such as smoking, a sedentary lifestyle and alcohol.

What other characteristics should the atherosclerosis diet have?

• A higher consumption of seasonal fruit and vegetables: up to 10 servings (80 grams per serving).
• Less consumption of sausages, red meat with parts of evident fat, fried foods, vegetable oils (apart from olive oil), industrial products.
• Greater consumption of grains, potatoes, legumes, and wholemeal bread of the natural type.
• Desserts and other dishes must be prepared at home by reducing the consumption of fat in seasonings.
• Proteins from white fish, legumes, poultry or veal, skimmed milk and skimmed dairy products should be preferred.
• Better not to cook olive oil, using little and raw.
  An example of a diet for atherosclerosis would be this weekly Mediterranean diet. 
  Also yes to movement and conviviality. 

  The benefits of the Mediterranean diet would therefore prevent the factors that cause atherosclerosis: this is what Maurizio Averna, president of Sisa (Italian Society for the Study of Arteriosclerosis) declared in an interview.