The Mediterranean diet (MED)
We present the history of the Med diet, the med food pyramid, and the recommended frequency of food consumption. A food pyramid or diet pyramid is a triangular diagram representing …
Course: Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets
The impact on health of the Mediterranean diet and the Okinawa diet
We present the impact on the health of the Mediterranean diet and the Okinawa diet. We present what the benefits are, documented by rigorous scientific studies of these two diets. …
Why diet is important for health
In this video, we focus on diet and health. You might be familiar with the slogan “You are what you eat!”. However, does it really matter what and how you …
What is interesterification and Glycaemic Index?
When it comes to cooking, there is a lot to consider when deciding which oil or fat to use. Plus what is interesterification, Glycaemic Index and how essential are wholegrains? …
Take home messages
What did you learn during this week? Let’s highlight some key concepts! Why diet is important for your health: the role of macro and micronutrients, the role of polyphenols, the …
Week 2
WHAT IS THE MICROBIOTA? The microbiota can be defined as the ecological community of commensal, symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms that share an ecological niche. This means that we can define …
Food recipe: the Greek salad
In this video you can see how to prepare an excellent Greek salad. Follow the recipe and listen to the recommendations of our chef, and enjoy your meal! Music by …
Seaweeds, mushrooms and tofu
In this video seaweeds and mushrooms will be presented. Even if quite unusual for our gastronomic traditions, we invite you to discover them. Music by Bensound
Food recipe: the legume soup
In this video you can see all the steps to cook an excellent legume soup Follow the recipe and listen to the recommendations of our chef, and enjoy your meal! …
Food recipe: the Mediterranean seabass
In this video you can see how to cook the Mediterranean seabass. Follow the recipe and listen to the recommendations of our chef, and enjoy your meal! Music by Bensound.
Week 1
How can I follow the Mediterranean or the Okinawa diet where I live ? The Mediterranean and the Okinawa diets are two healthy dietary patterns typical of specific territories, the …