The Italian Health Institute has published official Mediterranean Diet Guidelines, a 600-page document with scientific information for physicians, evidence for policymakers, and recommendations for the general population. The guidelines are the result of a year-long review by health researchers and aim to promote the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which is increasingly important given the declining adherence to this diet in Italy and the European Union.
The Mediterranean Diet was included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Heritage in 2010 and was recently named the best diet by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth consecutive year.
By Paolo DeAndreis for the OliveOilTimes.com