Mediterranean Diet as a model of sustainable, resilient and healthy diet
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Keywords
Mediterranean Diet, sustainability, resilience, pyramids
Abstract
A sustainable diet is characterized by food security and accessibility; healthy food, respect for environment
and biodiversity, fair trade, locality/Seasonality and protection of culture, heritage, and skills. Being
in line with these points, the Mediterranean Diet (MedD) has been largely recognized as sustainable and
healthy. As a matter of fact, the MedD is built on the consumption of olive oil, cereals, fruit and vegetables,
a moderate amount of fish, dairy and meat, and many condiments and spices, occasionally accompanied by
wine and coffee. In addition, the MedD promotes social interaction, it has given rise to a considerable body of
cultural habits, it is deeply rooted in local territory, it protects biodiversity, and it ensures the conservation and
development of traditional activities. In conclusion Mediterranean diet promotes not only disease prevention
but also a more advantageous and resilient economy.
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Maria Letizia Truzzi, Department of Diagnostics, Clinical and Public Health Medicine (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy)
Department of Diagnostics, Clinical and Public Health Medicine (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy)
Alberto Farinetti, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine
Milena Nasi, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy)
Anna Vittoria Mattioli, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Department of Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy)
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Truzzi ML, Ballerini Puviani M, Tripodi A, Toni S, Farinetti A, Nasi M, et al. Mediterranean Diet as a model of sustainable, resilient and healthy diet. Progr Nutr [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 12 [cited 2024 Jul. 18];22(2):388-94. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/progressinnutrition/article/view/8632
