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    • Cultural Heritage & Tradition
      In 2013 the Mediterranean Diet was inscribed in the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There were 7 countries involved in this nomination (Cyprus, Croatia, Spain, Greece, Italy, Morocco, and Portugal). The Mediterranean cultures are a treasure that should be protected. Do you want to know more?
    • Mediterranean Diet Scientific Evidence

      The Mediterranean Diet is a lifestyle with a dietary pattern that has been built from thousands of interactions amongst the different societies and cultures that have lived in the Mediterranean Basin. This eating habit is characterized by seasonal food produced locally and minimally processed rich in high-quality nutrients and bioactive compounds. The Mediterranean Diet promotes a high amount of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole-grain cereals, as well as nuts and seeds. Moreover, olive oil is of the central elements and is used in each daily meal. Furthermore, the Mediterranean Diet also includes a moderate amount of dairy products, eggs, fish, and seafood; meat and processed food are recommended in a lower amount. One of the main features of this eating habit it’s its richness in the use of different spice types for cooking, as well as a moderate amount of wine consumption during the meals. Do you want to know more? 

    • Policies

      For decades, the Mediterranean diet (MD) has been acknowledged as one of the healthiest lifestyles due to the different studies that support its proven health benefits. However, one of the main problems is that there is a need for support for decision-makers when creating context-specific policies that can translate the MD benefits into profitable interventions to increase its adherence in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Do you want to know more?

    • Sustainability

      FAO credited Mediterranean Diet as one of the most sustainable diets on the planet.

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