I’m always keen to hear the latest expert findings on the role that food can play on our health and wellbeing, more so at the moment. So I was really pleased to be invited to attend an online lecture last … Continue reading
Category Archives: TheMedDiet
Clinical Study Proves Positive Effects of Mediterranean Diet on Osteoarthritis
Encouraging research findings by University of Kent. Research was conducted for the first time in the UK to examine the effects of a Mediterranean style diet on a group of osteoarthritis sufferers in the UK. The study involved 99 participants, … Continue reading
The 10th Mediterranean Diet Conference
On the second day of the Alimentaria Food and Drinks Fair, I had to resist the temptation to continue food sampling and instead follow the yellow painted feet to The Hub, where the 10th International Mediterranean Diet Conference was taking … Continue reading
Chefs, cheese and churros at Alimentaria, Barcelona
The10th Mediterranean Diet Conference could not have taken place in a more appropriate location than the Alimentaria Food and Drink Trade Fair, which was held in Barcelona earlier his month. Admittedly once the conference started, a huge amount of self-control … Continue reading
The “Hidden Persuaders”
Did you hear the news this morning that a Cambridge-led scientific study has found no proof of any health benefits in switching from a high saturated fat diet to one rich in polyunsaturated fats, like olive oil and fish? … Continue reading
Square crȇpes from the not so square Marrakesh
I have just returned from a wonderful week away in Marrakesh and have lots of exciting new ideas and recipes to share with you. It was my first visit to this beautiful Moroccan city, a last-minute break booked on impulse, … Continue reading
7 steps to a Mediterranean-style diet.
The traditional Mediterranean diet is a great option for those seeking a more healthy diet, to slim down or looking to ameliorate chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis. And though it may disappoint those looking for the perfect excuse to up … Continue reading
The MedDiet Project
“Progress might have been all right once, but it has gone on too long” said the American poet and humourist Ogden Nash. He could have been describing the reasons behind the EU funded MedDiet project launched in Rome earlier this … Continue reading
Guide to the Mediterranean food culture
A lot has been written about the types of ingredients which are used in Mediterranean cooking, but less about the culture and other factors which influence it. Based on my experience, these are the main elements which give the diet … Continue reading
The Science Behind the Rhetoric
Although the Mediterranean way of eating is hundreds of years old it is only relatively recently that science has discovered its many benefits. Did you know that the Mediterranean Diet is: • now considered one of the healthiest diets in … Continue reading
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mediterranean Diet is one of the most vibrant and creative combinations of flavours, colours and ingredients in the world. Many internationally renowned recipes originated there such as pizza margherita, paella and ratatouille. The vast area, defined by the straits … Continue reading
Learn to cook and eat the Mediterranean way
The Mediterranean way of cooking and eating is increasingly regarded as a great option for those seeking a more healthy diet, to cut food bills and for cooks of all abilities. Mediterranean food can be simple to prepare and relies … Continue reading