14th Anniversary of the Mediterranean Diet as UNESCO Heritage November 14-17 in Portici and Pollica, Italy – November 21-22 in New York In celebration of the Mediterranean Diet’s designation as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, a major event spanning Italy and the U.S. will unfold. From November 14 to 17, the Italian towns of Portici (NA) and […]
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Revitalgarve is a project funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan. It aims to intervene in the areasof production, processing, distribution, supply, organisation, commercialisation and consumption of food, respecting the principles of the Mediterranean Diet, by developing models of organisation for theeconomy of the territories, recognising their diversity, natural and social capital, and helping to […]
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University of Barcelona Launches Mediterranean Diet Chair for Health, Culture, and Environmental Sustainability
The Mediterranean Diet Foundation and the University of Barcelona established the Mediterranean Diet Chair: Health, Sustainability, and Culture The Mediterranean Diet Chair: Health, Sustainability, and Culture, recently established by the Mediterranean Diet Foundation and the University of Barcelona, represents a fundamental initiative dedicated to training, dissemination, and knowledge transfer on the invaluable legacy of the […]
The Competence Centre for the Mediterranean Diet (CCDM) was present at the 10th edition of the Mediterranean Diet Fair in Tavira, which took place between 5 and 8 of September. The presence with an institutional stand was, for the CCDM, an opportunity to raise public awareness to this ancient lifestyle that is the Mediterranean Diet. […]
Presentation of the 10 Recommendations from the UNESCO Emblematic Communities of the Mediterranean Diet “A Model of Sustainability and Health for Global Agricultural Policies” anticipating the mission for the International Summit “Mediterranean Diet Feeds the Future – The Global Summit to Unleashing the Power of the Mediterranean Diet and Seeding Change from Roots to Future,” which […]
The Municipality of Pylos-Nestoros, in collaboration with the Catering Association of Messinia and with the support of the Maniatakeion Foundation, the University of Peloponnese and the Professional Association of Koroni, organized a conference on the “Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Mediterranean Diet – from Theory to Practice”. The conference was held on Saturday, July 6, […]
Ciambotta is a traditional recipe from Cilento. It is a humble dish that originated from the need to combine all leftover vegetables into one meal. As a result, each town in Cilento uses different ingredients to prepare it. The classic recipe (with potatoes, eggplants, and peppers) is typically served as a side dish. Ingredients for […]
Anchovies are considered the best of the blue fish, and in Cilento, they are widely consumed. Besides being affordable, they are versatile for many recipes, like stuffed anchovies. Here we explore how to prepare “alici mbuttunate,” anchovies stuffed with cheese and eggs. This dish is part of the Mediterranean Diet, simple yet rich in flavor […]
The Fair of the Mediterranean Diet is back in Tavira, from 5th to 8th September. The Importance of the Mediterranean DietThe Mediterranean Diet is a living, dynamic part of our heritage that has been growing inimportance both in Portugal and internationally. Researched by a range of different sciences, itis a legacy of the civilizations that […]
Gastronomy is an integral part of the Mediterranean Diet, a statement supported by the conclusions of the round table entitled “Mediterranean Diet and Culture”, held during the XIV International Mediterranean Diet Conference. This event, organized by the Mediterranean Diet Foundation, took place in Barcelona on March 20 and 21. Mediterranean gastronomy is much more than […]
