translate English to French: The beneficial virtues of this diet, in terms of the prevention of certain cardiovascular illnesses are widely known nowadays, a reduction in the rate of LDL cholesterol, being accompanied by a low incidence of coronary illness. Studies published recently show the beneficial effects of the olive oil and of the Mediterranean diet.
Ainsi à l’initiative de la commission européenne des experts se sont réunis le 11 avril 1997 à Bruxelles pour établir un consensus sur l’huile d’olive et le régime méditerranéen.