Mediterranean diet

5 Health Lessons To Learn From Italians
According to The Bloomberg Global Health Index, Italians are the healthiest people in the world (1). Using data from the World Bank, The World Health Organization and the United Nations Population Division, Bloomberg evaluated 163 countries. The authors of the study then looked at health risks such as high blood

Alzheimer’s Disease : Reduce Your Risk With These Tips
According to The Alzheimer’s Association, 5.7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and this number is set to rise to 16 million by 2050 (1). Aside from the large number of Americans affected, over 50 million people worldwide are also battling with Alzheimer’s. That being said, it is important

Your Ultimate Mediterranean Salad Bowl
Here we go again, sounding just like a Greek granny, telling her grandkids to eat up on the fresh food on the table. Why do we always hammer on all things Mediterranean? Because they work, that’s why. Not only that, it is all-round effective, not only for you gut and
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Nothing Gets You In A Better Mood Than Seafood Does
Nothing boosts my mood quite like a week’s worth of eating regular meals consisting of seafood, vegetables and lots of fruit. On the whole, as a Mediterranean eater, I choose to consume a diet like this anyway. However, when you’re staying in the beautiful Watamu, Kenya the fish is caught fresh
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Olive Oil Is The Best Beauty Product You Can Buy
Olive oil is deeply treasured by the Mediterranean people and for good reason. Did you know that olive oil has a myriad of beauty benefits? You might not have to look further than your pantry to maintain youthful, radiant looking skin and hair. Who spends thousands of dollars on expensive,

Hype or Hope: Rosemary Infused Water For Longevity?
When I read an advertisement for No.1 Rosemary Water in the latest edition of British Vogue, I was curious. What is Rosemary’s secret, I wondered? The brand is not available in our stores. Yet. The Vogue promotion explained No.1 Rosemary Water was inspired by rosemary grown in a small Italian
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Red Bell Peppers Stuffed With Mediterranean Quinoa
Peppers and quinoa, whole grains, vegetables, proteins and fibres are wholefoods that guarantee the healthiest body if eaten daily. The best part about stuffed peppers is how easy they are to make. They can also stay fresh for a long time in the refrigerator. Plus, they make great lunches for the
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Boost Your Fitness Gains With A Mediterranean Diet
Diet should be a lifestyle choice. The Mediterranean diet has been around for centuries. It’s an eating style that’s hugely undermined even though we know that it is one of the healthiest diets worldwide. In fact, a panel of expert nutritionists voted it the top, healthiest diet of 2018. Athletes and

Acciaroli Secrets: The Town With 300 Centenarians
On the southern coast of Italy’s countryside, amidst golden coastline, rocky mountain hills and Azure-blue skies lies a town of undisputed longevity. In Acciaroli, it is very common for people to live to a hundred years or more, while the town’s number of centenarians go to more than 300. For

The Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Older Adults from Becoming Frail
Older persons who follow the Mediterranean diet may have a lower risk of developing frailty later in their lives, according to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Those who live on a diet composed mainly of plant-based foods – fresh, nutrient-filled foods – are likely to live longer and