Andrea Aurelio

The Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid

December 27, 2010
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All over the world the Mediterranean diet is renowned for its capability to lessen the incidence of various diseases especially those which involves cardiovascular problems. Most studies show that due to the highly health-conscious theme of the Mediterranean diet food pyramid, it is the most recommended diet plan among people who want to shift their […]

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The Mediterranean countries – Part 3

December 24, 2010
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In order to be able to have a deeper understanding of the Mediterranean diet,  it would be good to know where it all started, where the Mediterranean foods, Mediterranean cuisine and Mediterranean diet started so as to understand the culture and driving forces of the area. Below is the analysis of the third group of […]

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The Mediterranean countries – Part 2

December 21, 2010
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In order to be able to have a deeper understanding of the Mediterranean diet it would be good to know where it all started, where the Mediterranean foods, Mediterranean cuisine and Mediterranean diet started. Below is the analysis of the second group of countries which comprise the Mediterranean group (the first part was analyzed in […]

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What is the Mediterranean diet?

December 19, 2010
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One dominant ingredient that is very much identified with the Mediterranean diet is olive oil for cooking.  Since the Mediterranean Diet is a traditional diet of the poor coastal regions of Crete, Southern Italy and parts of Greece, the use of olive oil differs compared to countries in the other parts of the globe. In […]

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Characteristics of the Mediterranean cuisine

December 9, 2010
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Each country has its own food preparations to boast about. Depending on the culture, the variety of food ranges from the kind of meat and herbs used, down to the vast ways of preparing them. Over the years many people have acknowledged the fact that as the technology advances, a lot of sacrifices had to […]

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The Mediterranean countries – Part 1

December 3, 2010
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In order to be able to have a deeper understanding of the Mediterranean diet it would be good to know where it all started, where the Mediterranean foods, Mediterranean cuisine and Mediterranean diet started. Mediterranean means the sea in the middle of the earth, in between land.  It is considered to be the birthplace of […]

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Mediterranean Diet – the White Cheese Component

November 27, 2010
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One of the elements/ components of the Mediterranean diet is white cheese. The term White cheese implies that it is fresh cheese which is lighter to digest than yellowish mature cheese. White cheese can be made from any kind of milk but the traditional Mediterranean cheese is made from goat and/or sheep milk due to […]

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Yogurt – an essential component for a healthy diet

November 23, 2010
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One of the major elements, components, of the Mediterranean diet is Yogurt.  According to the Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid, Yogurt is one of the foods that can and should be taken daily. Yogurt can be eaten straight or as an ingredient in salads as a dressing or other preparations such as sweets or entrees. Since […]

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Healthy benefits of fish

November 23, 2010
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One of the major elements, components, of the Mediterranean diet is fish.  Fishing was one of the occupations of the Mediterranean people since their very existence and thus fish was a basic component of their diet, found on every table in large or small quantities daily or frequently. The most common fish in the Mediterranean […]

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Benefits of Mediterranean diet for weight loss

November 19, 2010
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When we talk about Mediterranean diet, the first thing that crosses our minds is vegetable salads, fish dishes, fruits, whole-grain bread, and a lot of olive oils. It is indeed true that Mediterranean diet is mostly composed of these healthy ingredients, thus the reason why most people who live in the coastal regions of Crete […]

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