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Try the Mediterranean diet!

2025.02.04.

The mediterranean nutrition

Mediterranean countries are renowned for their healthy lifestyles, which in many cases lead to longer, healthier lives. The Mediterranean diet is based on fresh and natural ingredients, mainly fish, vegetables, fruit, olive oil and whole grains.
These ingredients are not only delicious, but also contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants essential for the body. This is particularly important as it can help boost our immune system. The consumption of olive oil has beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and also plays a role in reducing inflammation. Eating pulses, oilseeds, vegetables and fruit help us to digest better and provide us with energy for longer because of their absorption time. It is also worth paying attention to the fibre content, as beans, lentils and chickpeas are high in fibre and are excellent sources of protein. Fish and seafood feature prominently on the menus of Mediterranean countries, where we can enjoy fresh catches and wonderful recipes. As well as being delicious, they are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Poultry is more popular than red meat as a natural source of protein. There is a big culture of making different cheeses and yoghurts, which are also very healthy, but it is worth paying attention to the fat content of different foods.

Other benefits of the Mediterranean diet include:

  • Better chance of a longer life expectancy.
  • A diet rich in antioxidants may delay the ageing process.
  • Lower incidence of cardiovascular disease
  • Helps control blood sugar levels.

How to make a change?

The easiest way is to make the transition gradually. Take a look at your current diet to see what you would like to keep, or some foods may just need a little tweaking, e.g. replacing the traditional side dish with vegetables. Make a list of which vegetables and fruits you like and introduce new ones step by step. Feel free to add different seeds to the vegetables and fruits, e.g. almonds, nuts, pine nuts… It is important to try to eat a little more often, spread over time, with 4-5 meals a day. We hope we have encouraged you to try the Mediterranean diet and that you will soon experience the positive changes!