Info about the Mediterranean diet and Italy

(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 3 JUNE 2013)

Here are some links about the Mediterranean diet and Italy:

BACKGROUND/INFORMATION

• Mediterranean Diet – "The Diet | Recipes | Menu & Nutrition | Reviews | Do's & Don'ts"  – "" – Source: Found in Best Diets portion within the HEALTH section of U.S. News and World Report
• Mediterranean diet – "... is a modern nutritional recommendation inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of southern Italy, Greece, and Spain" – Source: Wikipedia – "The Free Encyclopedia" – In multiple languages 
• What is the Mediterranean Diet? – "Discover the health and lifestyle benefits of the Mediterranean diet." – Source: allrecipes.com^® – "Recipes and cooking confidence for home cooks everywhere"
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BLOGS/BLOG ENTRIES

• The Mediterranean Diet. . . and a recipe too! – Jan13 [2012]  – blogger: MariaGiovanna – Source: Sharing My Italy ... The Blog – "A blog about Italy, its culture, language, cuisine, art, design, destinations and more…"
• Ten Mediterranean recipes to help you live longer – "Research has once again shown that Mediterranean-style diets offer great health benefits. So why not try one of our chefs' tasty and healthy recipes tonight?" – Wednesday 27 February 2013 12.39 GMT – Source: Found in the WORDOFMOUTHBLOG within the Life & style section of the The Guardian – "Edition: UK"

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND ITALY

• The Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet in Italy – March 24, 2013 – by Alyssa Giesler – Source: Greenheart Travel – "A VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE FOR TRAVEL AND TIPS"
• Eat Like a Real Italian! How to Adopt the Mediterranean Diet – "Want eat like a real Italian? Then read on to learn how to bring the Mediterranean diet to your table." – By Kiri Tannenbaum – Source: Found in the RECIPES & MENUS section of Delish – "About Us"
• Italy's Lighter Side: Healthy Italian Favorites – "There's more to Italian cuisine than cheesy pasta dishes and carb-filled pizza. Eat well and eat Italian with this light and satisfying menu." – "By Kiri Tannenbaum – Found in the Recipe & Menus section of  Delish – "Recipes, Party Food, Cooking Guides, Dinner Ideas, and Grocery Coupons" – "About Us" 
• The Mediterranean Diet – "The Mediterranean Diet and its Many Healthy Aspects" – Paolo Nascimbeni – Sunday, February 24th, 2013 – Source: Found in the Food Articles section of lifeinitaly.com – "Italy | Italy daily News, Weather, All you need to know about Italy"
• Mediterranean Diet Part II  – "Mediterranean Diet Continued"
• Type 2 diabetes and Mediterranean diet – "Can Medierranean diet effect diabetes ?" – Monday, April 2nd, 2012 – Anna De Filippo – Source: Found in the Food Articles section of lifeinitaly.com – "Italy | Italy daily News, Weather, All you need to know about Italy"
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RECIPES

• Healthy Mediterranean Recipes and Menus – "Fresh and delicious recipes, plus tips on healthy Mediterranean foods" – Source: EatingWell^® – "WHERE GOOD TASTES MEET GOOD HEALTH"
• The Mediterranean diet: 4 recipes to try – "You've heard the health benefits of the fruit & fish-packed Mediterranean diet, now it's time to test it out in the kitchen. We turned to ‘Cook Yourself Sexy’ chef Candice Kumai for these delicious recipes, loaded with omega-3s and nutrients." – Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 1:31 PM – By Rheana Murray – Source: Found in FOOD (AKA NEW YORK EATS) portion of the Living (AKA Life Style) section NEW YORK DAILY NEWS – "Breaking national news, video, and photos"
• Mediterranean Diet recipes – Source: allrecipes.com^® – "Recipes and cooking confidence for home cooks everywhere"
•  Top Mediterranean Recipes
• Mediterranean diet recipes – "Experiment with eating the Mediterranean way with these healthy recipes." – "" – Source: Found in the Nutrition and healthy eating subsection within the Healthy Lifestyle section of Health Information from the Mayo Clinic – ""
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RELATED

• Why do the Italians live longer than us? – "What is it about the Italians? They smoke more than us, they earn less, their economy is in even worse shape than ours, they spend less on healthcare, and yet - they live longer. Not just a bit, but a whopping 18 months more on average." – 6 March 2013 Last updated at 21:44 ET –Fergus Walsh, Medical correspondent – Source: Found in the HEALTH section of BBC NEWS 
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MISCELLANEOUS

• SEE ALSO:
• BEVERAGES
• APERITIVO AKA APÉRITIF
• Info about an Italian aperitivo in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 22, 2011
• Info about, for or on Italian appetizers *, dated, Wednesday, March 14, 2012
• COFFEE
• Info about espresso (coffee) in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 27, 2009
• Info on how to order coffee/expresso in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, August 28, 2007'
• SPIRITS
• Info about alcoholic drinks in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 28, 2011
• Info about, for or on the wines of the Abruzzo region of Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 07, 2011
• Info about, for or on prosecco in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, May 25, 2011
• DESSERTS
• Info on some of the best gelaterie (where to buy gelato) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 20, 2012
• Info about, for or on Italian pastries in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 25, 2012
• Info about, for or on Christmas cookies and cakes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 08, 2010
• Info about, for or on gelato (ice cream) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 13, 2010
• FOOD / FOOD PRODUCTS
• Info about, for or on Italian appetizers *, dated, Wednesday, March 28, 2012
• Info about, for or on rice and risotto in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, February 15, 2012
• Info about, for or on soups (minestre) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
• Info about, for or on Italian gourmet foods in and from Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 21, 2011
• Info about, for or on truffles (tartufi) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 19, 2011
• Info on vegetables (cooking and some recipes) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 20, 2011
• Info about, for or on pizza in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, March 23, 2011
  
• Info about, for or on salumi (Italian cured meats) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, November 17, 2010
• Info about, for or on gelato (ice cream) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 13, 2010
• Info about, for or on formaggi (cheeses) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, September 22, 2010
• Info about, for or on pasta in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 28, 2010
• Info on some of the food delicacies/specialties from the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Monday, March 08, 2010
• Info about chocolate in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 13, 2009
• Info on Olive Oil in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, March 20, 2007
• Info on Food Products of Italy *, dated, Tuesday, January 31, 2006
• FOOD STORES / GROCERY STORES
• Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, October 06, 2010
• Info on food and grocery stores (chain) in Tuscany/Toscana, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, August 12, 2009
• Info on Food Stores (Chains) in Italy *, dated, Monday, November 21, 2005
• HERBS AND SPICES
• Info about, for or on herbs and spices used in Italian cooking *, dated,Thursday, June 28, 2012
• RECIPES
• Info about. for or on recipes from the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 04, 2012
• Info on vegetables (cooking and some recipes) in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, July 20, 2011
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES
• Info on food and wine products guide to the region of Abruzzo, Italy *, dated,Thursday, July 05, 2012
• Info on some of my blog entries (URLs) about, for or on food in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, February 16, 2011
• Info on food blogs in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 30, 2010
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES: CHRISTMAS
• Info about traditional Italian Christmas foods and drink, meals and recipes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, November 23, 2011
• Info about, for or on Christmas cookies and cakes in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, December 08, 2010
• RELATED BLOG ENTRIES: MISCELLANEOUS
• Info about the Mediterranean diet and Italy *, dated, Sunday, May 12, 2013 
• Info about Italian food rules and food customs in Italy *, dated, Sunday, April 28, 2013
• Info about, for or on the regional cuisines of Italy *, dated, Sunday, April 21, 2013
• Info about, for or on Italian versus Italian-American cuisine *, dated, Sunday, April 14, 2013
• Info about "Slow Food" in Italy and beyond *, dated, Wednesday, August 15, 2012
• Info on food museums in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 20, 2011
• Info on Cooking Classes in Italy *, dated, Friday May 12, 2006
• Info on Visiting Food Shrines in France and one in Italy *, dated, Sunday, January 15, 2006
• TERMS / TERMINOLOGY AND KITCHEN TOOLS / UTENSILS
• Info about, for or on kitchen or cooking utensils (tools) from Italy *, dated, Wednesday, March 28, 2012
• Info on culinary terms / cooking terminology used in Italian cooking *, dated, Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 3 JUNE 2013)

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