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The Mediterranean diet has stood the test of time for one reason: It works effectively!

Characterized by its ease of adherence, balance, and flexibility, the Mediterranean diet significantly prevents chronic diseases that can shorten our lifespans. It is a dietary approach that has sustained generations and promises to enhance lifetimes. Delving into the recent National Geographic article on the Mediterranean diet reveals its significant benefits for managing chronic illnesses and […]

TerritorialMED Project – Lisbon and “Tejo” River Valley Region

Traditional Algarve nativity scene can be seen at the Old School of Santa Rita

The Seminar “Challenges for Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the Territories”, held on May 31, 2022, aimed to present the results of the TerritorialMED Project – Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the regions, funded by the National Rural Network / PDR2020, and to give visibility to the important work started to […]

TerritorialMED Project – Mediterranean Diet in Algarve region

Traditional Algarve nativity scene can be seen at the Old School of Santa Rita

The Seminar “Challenges for Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the Territories”, held on May 31, 2022, aimed to present the results of the TerritorialMED Project – Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the regions, funded by the National Rural Network / PDR2020, and to give visibility to the important work started to […]

TerritorialMED Project – Mediterranean Diet in Centro region

Traditional Algarve nativity scene can be seen at the Old School of Santa Rita

The Seminar “Challenges for Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the Territories”, held on May 31, 2022, aimed to present the results of the TerritorialMED Project – Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the regions, funded by the National Rural Network / PDR2020, and to give visibility to the important work started to […]

TerritorialMED Project – Safeguarding and Enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet in the regions

Traditional Algarve nativity scene can be seen at the Old School of Santa Rita

In 2013 UNESCO defined the Mediterranean Diet in Portugal as intangible cultural heritage of humanity. In Alentejo region, the largest region in mainland Portugal, representing one third of the territory, traditions, festivities, gastronomy, natural heritage, are a evidence of the Mediterranean Diet and part of its historical and sociocultural roots. This video was produced by […]

Today’s Mediterranean Diet in Greece: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Survey—HYDRIA

This study aimed to investigate the food and macronutrient intake of the population in Greece and evaluate its adherence to the Greek traditional Mediterranean diet. Methods: Adults over 18 years old (n = 4011) were included from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition survey—HYDRIA. Dietary intake was collected using two 24-h recall interviews and a […]

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