Andrea Aurelio

The Cretan Diet – the heart of the Mediterranean Diet

February 20, 2012

We will start the discussion about the Cretan Diet with the words of Serge Renaud, a great Mediterranean diet researcher and author of the French Paradox: ‘’ Do not look for a pill that substitutes the Cretan diet. There is none’’. The Cretan diet takes its name from the island of Crete, the largest Greek […]

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Chicken filled with mushrooms, fennel and pomegranate

February 13, 2012

For the special Valentine’s Day dinner we propose and a unique Mediterranean Diet culinary recipe: Chicken filled with mushrooms, fennel and pomegranate. This exquisite Mediterranean diet recipe has all the healthy ingredients of the Mediterranean diet, including the unique Mediterranean culinary herb, the fennel, and one of the healthiest Mediterranean fruits, the pomegranate. In this […]

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Fish Soup

February 2, 2012

We are still in the middle of the winter and soups are part of our daily menu. Fish is a basic component of the Mediterranean diet and making fish soup sets the scene for a winning combination. The culinary recipe that will be provided in not only a Mediterranean culinary recipe but it uses fish […]

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The role of wine in the Mediterranean Diet

January 30, 2012

Wine is part of the Mediterranean Diet and this is a fact. If you take a look at the Mediterranean diet pyramid and related articles, it is mentioned that red wine can be taken in moderation daily. In the Mediterranean culinary cuisine, wine accompanies any meal and many Mediterranean recipes have wine, red of white, […]

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First International Forum on Mediterranean Diet

January 30, 2012

The 1st International forum on the Mediterranean diet will take place in Italy from February 19th till the 21st 2012. The event will be at Ravello-Amalfi coast of Italy and it is organized by the Patrimonio Italiano foundation. The event will have many scientific highlights of the Mediterranean diet and it is expected to attract […]

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Italian Fish Soup

January 26, 2012

We are in the middle of winter and we are looking for ways to stay warm, healthy and fit. For those who follow the Mediterranean diet this is easy. The Mediterranean culinary cuisine offers so many recipes that can satisfy any taste or desire. The Italian fish soup is a dish that everybody can enjoy, […]

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Lose weight with the Mediterranean diet

January 23, 2012

It’s all in the lifestyle To begin, let’s steer away from talking about the Mediterranean diet and talk more about the Mediterranean lifestyle. The Mediterranean is a cluster of countries where being outdoors and working with your hands is a sign of health and accomplishment. In the west we tend to go outside as a […]

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Mediterranean Diet Herbs and Spices

January 18, 2012

The Mediterranean diet is probably the oldest diet in the world and it survived over the years because of many reasons, the most important of which being that it is a healthy diet. Mediterranean diet is a healthy and simple diet that was the way of eating and living of the people around the Mediterranean […]

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The 2012 International Conference on Mediterranean Diet

January 14, 2012

The IX Barcelona International Conference on Mediterranean Diet will take place in Barcelona, Spain during the 27th -28th of March 2012. The theme of the conference is: ‘’A healthy lifestyle for Obesity Prevention’’. The healthy lifestyle is the one facilitated by the Med diet. This event is organized by the Mediterranean Diet Foundation (Fountación Dieta […]

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Minestrone Soup

January 8, 2012

In the Mediterranean diet, culinary soup recipes are at their peak during the cold winter period since this kind of Mediterranean foods keep the people warm. Minestrone soup is part of the Italian cuisine which in its turn is part of the Mediterranean culinary cuisine. The recipe that is provided is for 6 servings but […]

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Bon Fillet with Prosciutto and Mozzarella for the New Year’s Table

December 31, 2011

The Mediterranean cuisine has a lot of culinary dishes to exhibit that can be used for the New Year’s table. There are many Mediterranean recipes that can satisfy any taste and desire. The blend of the Mediterranean culinary tastes from specific types of Mediterranean foods with Mediterranean herbs can produce a ‘’magical’’ and a special […]

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Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes

December 29, 2011

The Mediterranean diet is a diet rich in cereal, fish, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits and legumes and it is very well suited for people with Diabetes. In this article we will be lead to the conclusion that the Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean foods and Mediterranean culinary cuisine are suitable for people with Diabetes through a series […]

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Chicken with Herbs, filled with sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese

December 28, 2011

In case you are looking for a unique Mediterranean diet culinary recipe for your Christmas table, which is based around chicken and has basic Mediterranean ingredients then you will love this recipe that is prepared around the Mediterranean culinary tastes. In this Mediterranean diet recipe will we use Mediterranean herbs, the well known Italian white […]

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