Editing Polymeal (section)

==History==
The study claims that adherence to the polymeal diet would delay the average onset of [[Myocardial infarction|heart attack]] by nine years among men and by eight years among women.  Because cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of mortality in [[first world|first-world]] nations, this delay of heart failure would increase the average lifespan of men by six years and women by 5.5 years.

The researchers combined several food items:
* [[Red wine]], which contains the [[antioxidant]] [[resveratrol]], and [[Alcoholic beverage|alcohol]], which some researchers think may help to reduce [[atherosclerosis]] by reducing [[clot]]ting.
* Dark [[chocolate]] without [[dairy products]]
* [[Almond]]s
* [[Garlic]]
* [[Fish]], particularly [[oily fish]], which are sources of the [[Omega-3 fatty acid]]s [[eicosapentaenoic acid|EPA]] and [[docosahexaenoic acid|DHA]].
* [[Fruit]]s and [[vegetable]]s

They suggest a person should consume, every day:
* 150 mL of red wine (about one glass)
* 100 g of dark chocolate
* 400 g of fruits and vegetables
* 2.7 g of garlic
* 68 g of almonds
as well as 118 g of fish per day four times each week.

Since the Polymeal is based on principles of combating inflammation, this diet could be extended to the following foods:{{Citation needed|reason=The article is specifically based on ingredients reported in the scientific literature as reducing cardiovascular risk, so if the list below is to be considered an "extension", the extra ingredients need similar citations.|date=February 2012}}
* fruits and vegetables (as the staple)
* ginger root
* potatoes
* fish (other than catfish and tilapia)
* grass-fed beef (as opposed to grain-fed)
* chicken and eggs
* herbs and spices
* olive oil
* butter (ghee)
* coconut oil
* nuts
* dark chocolate (at least 85% chocolate)
* much water
* green tea
* red wine (dry and aged)
* turmeric (Curcuma longa)