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The Mediterranean Diet
Slide2Contents
Definition of the Mediterranean
diet
The
roots of
the Mediterranean
Diet
Health effects of the Mediterranean
diet
Health diseases associated with the Mediterranean
diet
Mediterranean cuisine
Key components of the Mediterranean
diet
The Eat-Well guide of the Mediterranean
diet
Slide3Slide4Definition of Mediterranean Diet
In the early 1960s, the concept of a Mediterranean diet was developed to reflect "food patterns typical of
Crete
, much of the rest of
Greece
, and
southern Italy
“.
Generally, a Mediterranean diet incorporates the traditional healthy living habits of people from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including France, Greece, Italy and Spain.
The principal aspects of this diet include proportionally high consumption of olive oil, legumes, unrefined cereals, fruits and vegetables, moderate to high consumption of fish, moderate consumption of dairy products, moderate wine consumption an low consumption of non-fish meat products.
Slide5Mediterranean Diet
Pyramide
Slide6The
roots
of the Mediterranean Diet
The
Mediterranean
Diet has its roots in
Ancient Greece and the Roman
Empire
T
raditionally includes :Wine Oil productsCerealBreadLegumesSheep cheese FishVegetables, Fruit
Slide7Slide8Health
effects of the Mediterranean
diet
The Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of
some chronic diseases
and early death. Olive oil maybe the main health-promoting component of the diet. There is preliminary evidence that regular consumption of olive oil may lower all-cause mortality.
Slide9Diary factors
in addition to regular physical activity may lower
the rates of
Heart disease
Diabetes
Cancer
Cognitive ability
Slide10Mediterranean cuisine
Although
there are many different "Mediterranean diets" among different countries and populations of the Mediterranean basin, because of ethnical, cultural, economical and religious diversities, the distinct Mediterranean cuisines generally include the same key components, in addition to regular physical activity.
Slide11Key components of the Mediterranean
diet
Eating primarily plant-based
foods
Replacing butter with healthy fats such as olive oil and canola
oil
Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor
foods
Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a
monthEating fish and poultry at least twice a weekEnjoying meals with family and friendsDrinking red wine in moderationGetting plenty of exercise
Slide12Mediterranean fruits
Slide13The
Eat-Well guide of the Mediterranean
diet
Eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.
Base your meals on starchy foods such as potatoes, bread, rice and pasta.
Eat some beans or pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins.
Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks).
Choose unsaturated oils and spreads and eat them in small amounts.
Drink 6-8 glasses of fluid a day.
Slide14Slide15The eating habits of the Mediterranean people changed over time.
In the middle ages, due to the popularity of
Christianism
, people had different eating habits.
Also, due to the technological development and the
globalisation
appeared new
products (e.g. potatoes).
However, the Mediterranean diet remains the number one reason to longevity.
Slide16Slide17Bibliography:
http://
www.hellinon.net/ANEOMENA/Diatrofi.htm
https://
www.mouseioaianis.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127&Itemid=96
http://
www.bovary.gr/health-diary/7728/ti-etrogan-oi-arhaioi-ellines-ta-mystika-tis-eyzoias-toys
Slide18Vicky Logotheti
Sotiria Kyrmoutseli