By Dietitian – Nutritionist Eliana Evangelou Extra Virgin Olive oil: Mistakes in its use that undermine its nutritional value Extra Virgin Olive oil is one of the first fats used by the peoples of the Mediterranean in their diet as well as in medicine and cosmetology. The contribution of olive oil to the prevention of…
By Dietitian – Nutritionist Yvonne Nikolaidou Mediterranean Diet – Constipation and Mediterranean Diet Foods That Help What is constipation? The definition of constipation is when a person has less than 3 bowel movements per week or the bowel movements are hard. Constipation can affect anyone, regardless of age. But it seems to be more common…
By Dietitian – Nutritionist Danae Petropoulou OLIVE OIL POLYPHENOLS AND THEIR ACTION AS PROMISING FACTORS AGAINST ALZHEIMER DISEASE INTRODUCTION The beneficial effects of the Mediterranean Diet in preventing diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, age-related cognitive impairment, and aging are well known. Many of these positive qualities are the result of eating fruits, seeds, legumes…
The nutritional value of the early harvest olive oil & why i must choose it What is the EARLY HARVEST olive oil? Why it is superior in comparison with the ordinary extra virgin olive oil? What makes the early harvest olive oil special is the fact that both the greens are unripe olives as well…
Mediterranean Diet & Diabetes By Fotini Mavropoulou Dietitian – Nutritionist (BSc) What is Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease characterized by high levels blood glucose (sugar). In diabetes, the body produces less or no insulin or uses insulin ineffectively. Increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and metabolic disorders of glucose occurs either as a result…
Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes Dietitian – Nutritionist Fotini Mavropoulou writes to us about Diabetes and the effect of the Mediterranean diet on diabetic patients. What is Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels. In diabetes, the body produces less or no insulin or uses insulin inefficiently. Increased…
Antioxidants: Everything we need to know! By Danae Evlogimenou Dietitian Nutritionist (MSc) What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that have the ability to control or eliminate active forms of oxygen (Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)) and nitrogen (Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS)) or free radicals known to the general public. With the above property, antioxidants exert their…
Mediterranean diet foods that activate the metabolism for weight loss The Nutritionist – Clinical Dietitian Christiana Abatzi We all know that the Mediterranean Diet is for many the best way to eat around the world. So, with this kind of model, we can help our body to activate its metabolism and reach with proper guidance…
Good fats and their role in our diet Despina Palamas Clinical Dietitian / Nutritionist Fat is one of the main constituents of macronutrients. One gram of fat yields 9kcal, making it the most energy-intensive ingredient in the diet. Carbohydrates and proteins from 4 calories per gram. Unsaturated fatty acids Good fats are called unsaturated fats…
Mediterranean diet and cancer prevention By Dimitra Kyriakopoulou Dietitian – Nutritionist (BSc) Antioxidant foods that we must include in our daily diet. Today’s lifestyle and lack of exercise lead modern man to have increased rates of obesity and the occurrence of metabolic syndrome, thus increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. sedentary lifestyle, alcohol…