Magazine No. 18 of Botanical-online
Special report: The Mediterranean diet
Information
THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET
The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern and lifestyle, which has been shaped throughout history, the result of the crossroads of cultures that occurs in Mediterranean countries.
Life style
THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET LIFE STYLE
The Mediterranean lifestyle includes the way of eating and living shared by all the people living in the region of the Mediterranean Sea.
Benefits
THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET BENEFITS
The Mediterranean diet is particularly beneficial for the heart and circulatory system. Its benefits are due in large part to the abundance of vegetables, high fiber and antioxidant compounds, and the presence of healthy fats Omega 3, 6 and 9 in perfect balance.
Diet food
THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOOD
Currently, cereals and bread provide 55-60% of daily energy in the Mediterranean diet, and are the mainstay of the diet.
Other foods: Cereals in the Mediterranean diet / Vegetables in the Mediterranean diet
Olive oil
OLIVE OIL IN THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Olive oil is a key element of the Mediterranean diet, one of the principal mainstays, without which, the Mediterranean diet loses its identity.
Recipes
MEDITERRANEAN DIET RECIPES
A collection of varied Mediterranean recipes, including main dishes, desserts, sauces, dips and spices.
Menus
MEDITERRANEAN DIET MENUS
A plan diet especially designed so you can prepare your own Mediterranean recipes, since on each menu, you have the suitable links to each different dish.
Contest: Flower of the month
Do you know which flower is it?
This is a Mediterranean plant, most used as a spice in the Mediterranean kitchen.
And much more...
Other aspects to be taken into account to follow or know about the Mediterranean diet...
Mediterranean diet for Alzheimer
