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There’s no one “Mediterranean” diet.

At least 16 countries border the Mediterranean Sea and ‘diets’ vary between these countries and also between regions within a country. Many differences in culture, ethnic background, religion, economy and agricultural production result in different diets. Read more

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Salad Greens

Calorie for calorie, leafy green vegetables like rocket and watercress with their delicate texture and jade green colour provide more nutrients than any other food. The darker the leaves, the greater the nutrient content.  Read more

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Garlic

Many of the therapeutic effects of garlic are thought to be due to its volatile factors which are composed of the sulphur-containing compounds, high concentrations of trace minerals, glucosinolates and enzymes.  Read more

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Carrots

The favourite food of Bugs Bunny hardly needs a description for they are well known and loved by even the youngest children in many countries. The benefits of carrots are legendary.  Your mother probably told you that eating carrots would keep your eyes bright. Read more

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Red Onions

Onions have been revered through time, not only for their culinary use, but also for their therapeutic properties. The liberal use of the allium species, including garlic, leeks and different varieties of onions has been associated with beneficial effects on cholesterol levels and heart disease. Read more

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