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When: The November 20 2024, 18:00 (Local time) - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - For a fee: No On the occasion of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presents  an event dedicated to the tradition of the Mediterranean diet, inspired by the theme Mediterranean Diet and Heritage Cuisine: H...

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On October 10 NYU hosted a conference that explored the intersection of roots tourism, cultural heritage, and gastrodiplomacy. "The Power of Food and the Values of the Roots: Building a Sustainable Future through Gastrodiplomacy and Cultural Alliances" brought together thought experts to examine how traditional food practices can serve as a bridge...

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For cancer survivors, higher adherence to a traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality, specifically cardiovascular mortality, according to a research letter published online July 2 in JACC: CardioOncology. Marialaura Bonaccio, Ph.D., from IRCCS Neuromed in Pozzilli, Italy, and colleagues clarified the...

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Italian cuisine’s historical roots extend back to ancient times, intertwining with the diverse cultures that have traversed the Mediterranean Sea. Through trade and conquest, these culinary practices have been shared, adapted, and refined, leading to the array of dishes we associate with Mediterranean cooking today. The key ingredients – olive oil,...

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Recently, while browsing the net, I stumbled upon an article by Nick Kampouris in Greek Reporter that tickled my interest about the close ties between Greek and Italian cultures. Mind, that we and the Greeks are culturally close is something we all learn when we are in Elementary school and get acquainted for the first time with the history of Anti...

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In the latest Best Diets Ranking by the US News & World Report, the Mediterranean diet has once again clinched the global diet supremacy. Earning an impressive 85.1%, it outshone 30 competing alternatives, securing its position atop the podium. Following closely are the Dash diet for hypertension and the Mind diet, renowned for cognitive decline pr...

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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the word “diet?“ For most people, diet means giving up enjoyable foods, regimented eating hours, and counting calories. Dig a bit deeper into the origins of the word and it becomes more palatable: The word "diet" comes from the Greek word "diata," which means a way of life or living. F...

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Thursday November 16 | 6:00 pm PDT. PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY - Payson Library, Surfboard Room - Malibu, CA. RSVP here. Reception to Follow. On the occasion of the eight annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a panel discussion on the links among food, wellness, sports, and the Italian and Mediterranean diets. Panelists include Michelin star chef...

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A Mediterranean diet that's rich in vegetables, fruits and fish may help reduce or stave off symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, according to research published this week in the journal Nature Mental Health. The peer-reviewed findings are based on patient data from two studies — one in 2008 and another in 2013 — which collectively involved...

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Don’t you agree that nutrition is crucial for good health? Yes, you already know, right? Well, this is why we have come up with this article that provides you with a brief overview of the Mediterranean Diet. In this article, you will also be able to understand the benefits and how it actually works. Diet – such a boring word everyone feels, isn’t i...

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