The Nordic & Atlantic Diets: Heart-Healthy Foods from Beyond the Mediterranean
Heart-Healthy European Diets: Nordic & Atlantic Foods You Should Try Beyond the Mediterranean, discover heart-smart foods from Northern & Western Europe. While the Mediterranean diet is famous for its heart benefits, two less-talked-about diets are rising in popularity: Nordic ( Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland ) and Atlantic (Northwest Spain & Portugal) Let’s explore how these diets help Europeans live healthier and happier. What Makes These Diets So Good? ✅ Emphasis on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced foods ✅ Natural intake of heart-healthy omega-3s, fiber, antioxidants Lower red meat, more plant-based meals, and fish ! Nordic Diet Staples: ✅ Wild-caught fish : salmon, herring, cod, sardines ✅ Whole grains: rye, barley, oats (like rye crispbread ) ✅ Root veg/fields: potatoes, carrots, cabbage ✅ Berries: lingonberries, bilberries ✅ Canola (rapeseed) oil Atlantic Diet Favorites: ✅ Seafood: cod, octopus, sardines, tuna ✅ Legumes: white bean...