Abstract
The Mediterranean diet is reviewed in the context of history and culture. The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are scientifically recognized. The ancient Mediterranean diet focuses on the seven biblical species-wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and date honey-together with other indigenous foods from the Middle East that radiated out of the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia. In addition to food, lifestyle modification of the original Mediterranean tradition involves physical activity and communal meals. The Mediterranean diet is a convenient, lifestyle-friendly diet that, when fortified by its biblical attributes, may enhance health benefits and be more enjoyable and hence sustainable. Adoption of such a lifestyle may help combat the obesogenic environment and decrease the risks of the noncommunicable diseases of modern life.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Mediterranean Diet |
Subtitle of host publication | An Evidence-Based Approach |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 3-11 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780124079427 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780124078499 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Biblical diet
- Health benefits
- Mediterranean lifestyle
- Seven biblical species