Chronic Coronary Disease: Difference between revisions

A healthy diet potentially results in a lower risk of coronary disease. A healthy diet consists of high intake of fruit and vegetables, high fiber intake, a low glycemic index and load, unsaturated fat rather than saturated fat, a limited intake of red or processed meat and intake of omega 3 fatty acids. [OR 0.70, PAR 13.7% for lack of daily consumption of fruits and vegetables]

Several studies have shown that people who have a high intake of fruit and vegetables have reduced risk coronary disease. It is possible that this is due to specific compounds in vegetables and fruits, or because people who eat more vegetables and fruits tend to eat less meat and saturated fat.

In '''diabetes mellitus''' tight glycemic control is important to protect against many vascular complications, including coronary disease. [OR 2.37, PAR 9.9%]  

A small amount of '''alcohol''' results in a lower risk of morbidity and mortality from coronary disease. [OR 0.91, PAR 6.7%]