Surprising news about the health benefits of cheese, bread and wine!
Nearly 30 years ago, nutritionists were intrigued with the discovery that, despite a diet high in fat, the French had the lowest cardiovascular mortality rate in the industrialized world. Over the years, scientists have struggled to explain this “French Paradox.” But now we are beginning to have some answers about heart health and the French food diet, thanks to new research in the field.
What may explain the apparent heart-healthy benefits of the traditional French diet? Cheese, bread and wine — or more accurately, the way these three foods, so essential to the French diet, work together to protect your heart.
Cheese, it turns out, plays a pivotal role in protecting your arteries. The high calcium content in cheese helps your bones but it also helps your body eliminate certain harmful fatty acids and promotes the beneficial action of other fatty acids. This process works even better when fiber-rich bread is present. Add a little French wine with its positive effects on cholesterol, and you have a powerful trio at work.
Cheese, bread and a little wine: the French diet appears to be a remarkable filter that protects against clogging of the arteries, keeping your heart healthy. Stay tuned as researchers unveil more secrets of the French Paradox.