Andrea Aurelio

Watermelon and its Nutritional Properties

August 26, 2012

Watermelon is one of the fruits of the summer and one of the fruits of the Mediterranean diet. Everywhere you go in the Mediterranean you will see watermelons being sold in fruit markets and been served in restaurants as breakfast, lunch and dinner as part of the Mediterranean cuisine. Watermelon is a delicious fruit with […]

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Tips for your Summer Diet

August 10, 2012

Summer is the ideal period for someone to begin his/hers weight loss diet. If we take advantage of the leisurely pace of the summer, the good time we usually have during the summer and the absence of psychological pressure due to our summer holidays we can achieve to lose some weight by following some simple […]

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The Sun protection properties of the Mediterranean Diet Foods

July 24, 2012

We all know that the Mediterranean Sea and all the countries surrounding it have long and hot summers with high degree of sunshine. The diet of the Mediterranean nations, the Mediterranean diet, has been such that offered the people the necessary sun protection. The Mediterranean diet involves such foods that can protect effectively our skin […]

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Cherries and their supernatural properties – our allies for weight loss

July 16, 2012

The beautiful, refreshing, delicious and above all beneficial for our body, cherries are rich in nutritional elements. They are rich in metal salts, fiber, Vitamin A, B and C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and copper. The cherries have strong antioxidant and laxative action while at the same anthocyanin, which gives them their red color, has […]

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The Top Ten Cuisines and their common Mediterranean Diet components

July 4, 2012

Food is undisputedly one of the greatest pleasures in life, a pleasure which stipulates all the senses in one or the other way. It may be that our ancestors were mere hunters who hunt for food and their choices for food were limited and restricted but in our days the choices are virtually unlimited as […]

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The role of the Diet for the prevention of Cancer

June 6, 2012

The role of the diet is important and catalytic for the prevention of any disease and cancer is no exception. We have to remember that by diet we mean the way of living and not just the food we eat. Mediterranean diet is one of those diets that help in the prevention of cancer as […]

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Italy’s Mediterranean Diet honours Michelle Obama

May 24, 2012

We all know that the Mediterranean diet is a way of living and that it all started in the Mediterranean Sea. Italy is part of the Mediterranean Sea and the Italian cuisine, Italian foods and recipes are all part, or a subset, of the Mediterranean diet. Olives and Olive oil is are basic components of […]

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World Hypertension Day and the Role of Mediterranean Diet

May 17, 2012

Today May 17th we observe the World Hypertension Day, WHD. The theme for the 2012 hypertension day is ‘’Healthy Lifestyle-Healthy Blood Pressure’’. How appropriate for the Mediterranean diet! The Mediterranean diet is a healthy way of living that not only promotes Healthy Blood Pressure but, once followed, ensures that we have a healthy body and […]

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Pomegranate in the Diet – Facts and Figures

May 16, 2012

Pomegranate is a fruit that is part of many diets, since many diets contain fruits, and the Mediterranean diet is no exception. It is a fruit that is used in the Mediterranean cuisine and a fruit whose juice is extremely healthy and protects us against many diseases. The name Pomegranate comes from the Latin language […]

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Best Mediterranean Dishes

May 7, 2012

It would be very difficult to find the best Mediterranean diet culinary dishes since ‘’best’’ is subjective and varies with each one’s criteria. One thing for sure is that the Mediterranean diet so rich and so diverse that can satisfy the most difficult follower. The med diet culinary dishes vary in size, taste, texture and […]

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Mediterranean Beyaz Peynir Dip Recipe

April 22, 2012

The Turkish white cheese Beyaz Peynir can be use to make an excellent, healthy and delicious dip in just 10 minutes. The Mediterranean diet recipe that will be provided consists of several Mediterranean diet components. White cheese is in the dairy products category of the Mediterranean diet pyramid and should be taken frequently, 2-3 times […]

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Recipe for Falafel

April 19, 2012

The Mediterranean dishes that are made from legumes, vegetables and seafood are so delicious that once they get in your diet they will stay permanently. There are so many dishes and numerous combinations of these – legumes, vegetables and seafood – basic components of the Mediterranean diet that will enable you to have different dishes […]

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The Mediterranean Diet and Mental Health

April 4, 2012

It seems there is no end to the health benefits that can be gained from following a Mediterranean style diet. Not only has the diet been linked to decrease risk of conditions such as heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, some cancers, obesity and stroke, but also with improved mental health. The Med diet is based […]

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