Both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean diets place importance on cultural and social aspects of eating.
Chan School of Public Health, told Verywell in an email.
The main difference in the Atlantic diet is the higher consumption of red meat and pork products.
However, Guasch-Ferre recommends limiting red meat consumption and swapping this protein for plant-based options like legumes when possible.
For instance, the effect of physical activity wasnt measured in the study.
A 2010 study found the Atlantic diet was linked to lower rates of non-fatal heart attacks.
A similar association was also found with other healthy eating patterns, including the Mediterranean diet.
The study included about 36,000 people between the ages of 18 and 96 who live throughout Europe.
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However, it might be challenging or costly to replicate their diet outside of the regions.
Cultural traditions and your unique health needs should be considered when starting a new eating plan, she said.
But the Atlantic diet includes more red meat and pork products.
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