Andrea Aurelio

Basic Ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet Recipes

March 3, 2013
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Mediterranean Diet is considered as one, if not the one, of the healthiest diets in the world and those who follow the Mediterranean diet recipes produce healthy and tasty Mediterranean diet foods. Mediterranean Diet or Med Diet as it is called for short, is a way of living and has been a way of living […]

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Antioxidants in the Mediterranean Diet

February 26, 2013
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We often refer to antioxidants as the miracle substances which help our body to fight diseases and help us live longer.  What are they and what is their impact on the body? What kinds of foods contain antioxidants? Mediterranean Diet is a diet which is known to contain in its food pyramid, the Mediterranean Diet […]

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Seven good reasons to put the Mediterranean grapefruit in your diet!

February 10, 2013
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Even though the beneficial and healthy Grapefruit is usually avoided because of its tart, astringent, and sour taste, the action and the beneficial effects it has on the body compensates and rewards those who consume it!  Grapefruit is part of the citrus family and it is most certainly part of the Mediterranean Diet. Its size […]

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Greek Yogurt at President Barack Obama’s inaugural breakfast

January 14, 2013
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Greek yogurt will be served during the inaugural breakfast for all the guests who will attend President Obama’s inauguration! Greek yogurt from upstate New York will be on the table for all guests as part of the healthy eating campaign which has been undertaken by First Lady Michelle Obama. Greek Yogurt part of the inaugural […]

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The importance of Greek Yogurt Nutrition in your Mediterranean diet

January 1, 2013
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Yogurt is an important component of the Mediterranean diet.  The benefits of yogurt are well known and documented and so far have not been disproved by any dietician or nutritionist.  Greek Yogurt is a special category of yogurt and the benefits of Greek yogurt are also documented, well understood and approved by all. Yogurt is […]

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The benefits of Greek Yogurt

December 6, 2012
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We all know that yogurt is a healthy food which can be taken in the morning as breakfast, in between meals as a snack and in combination with other foods as part of regular meal. It served in many international cuisine restaurants. Yogurt is also an essential Mediterranean diet food and part of the Mediterranean […]

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Healthy finger foods the Mediterranean style

November 22, 2012
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Fine ingredients make fine food and all the Mediterranean Diet chefs pride themselves on using the best for every dish they serve, even when it comes to something simple as a sandwich or any other finger food. Whether it’s for a quick but satisfying snack or a lavish buffet of delicate foods, everything is chosen […]

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1st World Forum for Nutrition Research: Mediterranean Food on Health and Disease

November 5, 2012
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The first world forum for Nutrition research is being organized in Reus, Spain, on May 21-12 2013. The theme of the forum is Mediterranean food on health and disease and it is expected to attract the attention for many nutrition and diet professionals from all around the world. Mediterranean Diet is on the focus now […]

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Watermelon – The refreshing art!

October 29, 2012
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Watermelon is not only a fruit for consumption but it is also the fruit of inspiration. Inspired artists with the knife as a tool and the watermelon as the raw material have made miracles using their imagination. They have proven that Mediterranean diet can also be an inspiring diet. We have found and we present […]

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The benefits of Cheese consumption and the Mediterranean Diet

October 28, 2012
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The consumption of cheese on a daily basis provides the valuable and necessary quantities of calcium which are necessary for the protection of the bones and prevention of osteoporosis. This is one of the many reasons cheese, and especially white cheese, is part of the Mediterranean Diet. (Med diet in short). White cheese is a […]

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What you should know about: the watermelon, Viagra, your heart and sex.

October 8, 2012
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The nutritional properties of watermelon, as a fruit, have been identified and recognized many years ago. Watermelon has been a part of the mediterranean diet for thousands of years.  It’s a fruit however, the properties of which are still being discovered. It is only recently that we have identified the correlation between watermelon, our heart, […]

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Summer Salad with watermelon and feta cheese

September 19, 2012
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I know that the summer is over for some but I could not resist giving you the recipe for this delicious and refreshing summer salad with watermelon and feta cheese, all ingredients and components of the Mediterranean cuisine. Feta cheese is a basic component of the Mediterranean diet, so is watermelon the nutritional benefits of […]

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Watermelon Gazpacho

September 6, 2012
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Watermelon is a summer fruit and it part of the Mediterranean diet. The nutritional properties of watermelon are well known to all and they are described in a previous article.  There are many ways to eat and enjoy watermelon. It can eaten as a fruit, as part of a nice refreshing salad, as breakfast with the […]

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