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THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET. The ‘’Mediterranean Diet’’ is a blend of dietary cultures from approximately 14 countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including Italy, France, Greece, Spain and Portugal. THREE PRINCIPAL INGREDIENTS.

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THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

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  1. THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET The ‘’Mediterranean Diet’’ is a blend of dietary cultures from approximately 14 countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including Italy, France, Greece, Spain and Portugal.

  2. THREE PRINCIPAL INGREDIENTS Thesethree types of food are diffused thanks to the typical mild Mediterranean climate which favoursits growth. The diet is based on high amounts of : WHEAT DERIVATIVESVEGETABLESFRUITS The Mediterranean Diet is very healty. In fact there are some benefits that the Mediterranean-style eating includes, like lower risks of heart disease and cancer, as well as an extended lifespan.

  3. The olive oil Another extremely important ingredient for the Mediterranean Diet isthe olive oil. The olive oil is used for seasoning salads, to flavor a variety of foods or to store vegetables in jars. It is also suitable for frying. It is recommended for its wealth of monounsaturated fatty acids and also for the benefical capacities due to the presence of antioxidants. It also has properties to fight cholesterol.

  4. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SEA For this reason, the Mediterranean Diet iswealthof fishes and molluscs. Fishes are among the most healtful elements of the diet The quality of fats and proteins contained in fishes are far superior to that contained in the meat. In addiction, this food provides a very low content of cholesterol, except for crustaceans The Mediterranean Sea is full of swordfishes, anchovies, lobsters, mussels , clams and bluefishes. The fatty acids contained in fish have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health and visual functions.

  5. UNESCO INTAGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE The Mediterranean diet has been declared intangible heritage of UNESCO in 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya, because it is considered a cultural heritage to be safeguarded

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