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As a Mediterranean diet, we define diet inspired by the dietary habits of the Mediterranean countries, including Greece, in the 1940s and 1950s. The main characteristics<\/strong> of this diet include foods such as high consumption of olive oil, pulses, raw cereals, fruits and vegetables.<\/strong> In addition, the main food of the Mediterranean diet is the consumption of fish, dairy, red wine and, finally, the low consumption of red meat.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”32″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/6″][vc_single_image image=”4192″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/6″][vc_empty_space height=”120″][vc_single_image image=”4163″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”]
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Over the last decades, the world scientific community has recognized, proved and documented, through a variety of clinical and epidemiological studies, the important role of Mediterranean Diet in both the prevention and outcome of complex diseases such as:<\/p>\n
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Cardiovascular diseases<\/strong>
\nType 2 diabetes mellitus<\/strong>
\nHyperlipidemias<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”180″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” content_text_aligment=”center” parallax_background_image=”4190″ css=”.vc_custom_1526049038744{padding-top: 8% !important;padding-bottom: 8% !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8″ css=”.vc_custom_1505984144226{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]
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In 2010, UNESCO included the Mediterranean Diet in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, because “The Mediterranean diet includes a set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols and traditions about crops, harvesting, fishing, livestock, maintenance, processing, cooking, and in particular the supply and consumption of food.”<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”180″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The pyramid of the Mediterranean diet” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:GFS%20Didot%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
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The Pyramid of the Mediterranean Diet includes 3 levels depending on the consumption frequency of these foods. At its base are the foods to be consumed daily in significant quantities, while at the top are those that should be consumed rarely and in small quantities. More specifically, starting from the base of the pyramid should be consumed:<\/p>\n
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Cereals and their products <\/span><\/strong>
\n(rice, pasta, bread, etc.).
\nThey provide energy, are low in fat, help good bowel function and lower cholesterol.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3934″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/span><\/strong>
\nThey are a good source of antioxidants and many vitamins,<\/strong> while protecting against cardiovascular diseases and various forms of cancer.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4155″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Pulses and nuts<\/strong><\/span>
\nThey have many fiber and vitamins<\/strong> giving energy to the body..<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”80″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3927″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Olive oil<\/strong><\/span>
\nProtects against coronary heart disease,<\/strong> reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol,<\/strong> and increases “good cholesterol”.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3928″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Dairy products<\/strong><\/span>
\nThey are a good source of calcium<\/strong> that helps maintain bone mass preventing the risk of damage. It is good to contain low fat.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”80″][vc_custom_heading text=”Few times a week” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23b08c5c” google_fonts=”font_family:GFS%20Didot%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
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Fish<\/strong><\/span>
\nThey reduce the possibility of coronary heart disease because of the omega-3 fatty acids they contain.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3930″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Poultry<\/strong><\/span>
\nThey provide proteins<\/strong> of high nutritional value, as well as iron.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3931″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Eggs<\/strong><\/span>
\nThey are rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3932″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Sweets<\/strong><\/span>
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\nIt contains proteins<\/strong> of high nutritional value, iron and vitamins.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”80″]
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