Cardiovascular Research.Before we outline the findings, it is important to mention that the authors disclose conflicts of interest.
They explain that funding came from the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition, a think tank created by pasta giant Barilla.
This organization endorses the Mediterranean diet — an endorsement shared by the research team.While a person’s diet isn’t the only factor influencing CVD, it is the single most significant contributor, the researchers observe.“Food choices are the most important factors undermining health and well-being, accounting for as much as almost 50% of all CVD deaths,” they note in their paper. “Other lifestyle-related factors, such as smoking and low physical activity, as well as the individual’s.