The Mediterranean diet (MD) concept as currently known describes the dietary patterns that
were followed in specific regions of the area in the 1950s and 1960s. The broad recognition …

The recent recognition in 2010 of the Mediterranean diet (MD) as Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural …

The notion of the Mediterranean diet has undergone a progressive evolution over the past
60 years, from a healthy dietary pattern to a sustainable dietary pattern, in which nutrition …

The Mediterranean dietary patterns comply better with recommended nutrient and
micronutrient intakes. The Mediterranean diet (MD) was associated with reduced mortality …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to inform readers of the cultural and scientific basis of
the Mediterranean diet. Design/methodology/approach–This review was compiled using …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) lead to a dramatic burden on morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Diet is a modifiable risk factor for NCDs, with Mediterranean Diet (MD) being one …

Wild edible plants (WEPs) can be defined as native species that grow and reproduce
naturally in their natural habitat without being cultivated. Humans have gathered WEPs …

Sustainability represents a major concern in recent years due to climate change pressure.
The diet itself contribute to the emission of greenhouse gasses, water and land use, energy …

Abstract The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) represents the crystallisation of the centuries-old
cooking legacies of different civilisations. The association of the MedDiet with longevity and …

Abstract In 2010, November 16th, the Mediterranean diet was given the recognition of
UNESCO as an “Intangible Heritage of Humanity” as this dietary pattern is rooted in the …