Mediterranean Cuisine

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The paper relates that the Mediterranean cuisine is a healthy diet that contains many of the vitamins and nutrients that help us lose weight and live longer, healthier lives. The paper focuses on the nutritional qualities of olive oil, tomatoes, vegetables, lean meats, fish and red wine that are all an integral part of this diet. The paper also discusses how the Mediterranean diet is low in sweets, desserts and deep-fat fried foods. The physically active lifestyle of the area is noted as well as the fact that the lunchtime meal is the largest of the day with the smaller meal being eaten in the evening. This makes it easier on digestion and the absorption of calories and nutrients.

From the Paper:

"The Mediterranean diet of southern Europe is high in many items that many scientists and researchers believe help maintain heart health and a healthy weight. Olive oil, tomatoes, vegetables, lean meats, and even red wine all are an integral part of this diet, and studies indicate residents of the area live longer, with fewer heart problems, than residents of the United States. As more people learn about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, it seems that more people will begin to study and live this healthier lifestyle. One way to encourage the adaptation of the American diet is to help people learn the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, learn how to prepare healthy dishes at home, and provide low-calorie and fat alternative for dining out, using the principles of the Mediterranean diet as a guide."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Counihan, Carole M. Around the Tuscan Table: Food, Family, and Gender in Twentieth Century Florence. New York: Routledge, 2004.
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