Author : Artemis P. Simopoulos
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 380557066X
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (55 download)
Book Synopsis Mediterranean Diets by : Artemis P. Simopoulos
Download or read book Mediterranean Diets written by Artemis P. Simopoulos and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as one Mediterranean diet: This geographic region includes several nations with varied cultures, traditions, incomes and dietary habits, resulting in a wide variation of dietary patterns. The present volume focuses on the latest research data from basic science and clinical intervention studies that indicate that a balanced ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids and a high antioxidant intake from fruits and vegetables, along with olive oil, contribute to a lower rate of heart disease and increased longevity. These benefits are especially pronounced in the population of Crete, indicating that this diet is particularly healthy. Moreover, descriptions of the diets of Greece, Italy, Spain and the Maghreb are given for the first time, pointing to their differences as well as to their common dietary patterns; these are followed by chapters on the nutritional and metabolic contributions of antioxidants, wine, olive oil and fatty acids.