La Mediterranean diet it is the best diet in the world of 2019. This is certified by the US News & World Report, known globally for the preparation of rankings and advice for consumers.
Our diet has beat that Dash (literally, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) which plans to abound in the consumption of seasonal fruit and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and proteins, especially deriving from white meat. Also defeat the so-called diet Flexarian, 80% vegetarian, but which does not completely eliminate meat. Therefore: in first place the Mediterranean diet, in second place the Dash, in the third place the Flexariana. therefore, in fourth place the mind diet, which combines the Mediterranean diet with the Dash one. Following the historic low-calorie diet weight watchers.
The Mediterranean diet has won the challenge between 41 various alternatives with a score of 4,2 out of 5 due to positive effects on longevity and health benefits, including weight loss and control, heart and nervous system health, prevention of cancer and chronic diseases, prevention and control of diabetes.
“The general primacy of the Mediterranean diet – specifies Coldiretti in a note in which satisfaction is not hidden – was obtained thanks to the first place in five specific categories: prevention and treatment of diabetes, healthy eating, benefits for the heart, components plant-based and easy to follow”.
The worldwide appreciation for this type of diet based mainly on bread, pasta, fruit, vegetables, meat, extra virgin olive oil and the traditional glass of wine eaten at the table in regular meals is due to the studies of the American scientist Ancel Keys who was the first to highlighted the beneficial effects after having lived for over 40 years in Acciaroli in the province of Salerno.
"It is - remarked Coldiretti - a further recognition for the Mediterranean diet which is a treasure of Made in Italy that has allowed Italy to conquer, with 7% of the population, the primacy of the highest share of over-80,6s in Europe ahead of Greece and Spain, but also a life expectancy which is among the highest in the world and is equal to 85 for men and XNUMX for women”.
An important role for health which was also recognized with the inscription of the Mediterranean diet in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity on 16 November 2010.
“The new recognition represents – concludes Coldiretti – a response to the alarmist stamps based on the nutritional components that some countries, from Great Britain to Chile, are applying to various foods of the Mediterranean diet based on the fat, sugar or salt content. An infamous brand that favors artificial products and is already unjustly affecting the packaging of Made in Italy extra virgin olive oil, the symbolic product of the Mediterranean diet”.
