Mediteranian Diet
Mediteranian diet, the old and originally poor diet originated mainly in Italy and Greece is now going to win a UNESCO heritage recognition. Nowadays people are more and more interested in achieving a higher quality of life, that begins with feeling well. The old thought "the man is what he eats" is more than ever present in what Science has been discovering regarding the connection between the body, its wellness and what we eat. |
"Among behavioral traits, diet may play an important role in the cause and prevention of Alzheimer's disease," the authors write as background information in the article. Previous studies have shown a lower risk for Alzheimer's disease among those who eat a Mediterranean diet, characterized by high intakes of fish, vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals and unsaturated fatty acids, low intakes of dairy products, meat and saturated fats and moderate alcohol consumption. " (source: Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of cognitive impairment)
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A recent Spanish research confirms that people that follows a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, walnuts, wholegrain cereals and fish have less tendence to develop depression symptoms. |
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This healthy diet has its origins on the countries that face the Mediterranean Sea: Southern Italy, Spain, Greece, Crete, ex-Yugoslavia, Turkey and Tunisia. |
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If you are looking for a Mediterranean diet cook book, give a look at these. The Mediterranean diet cookbook from Nancy Jenkis has a wonderful heading: A Delicious Alternative for Lifelong Health. |
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Italian food quality: it is the basis of Mediterranean diet goodness. Nowadays it's important to preserve quality standards to avoid quality loss while searching convenience in international markets.
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