scholarly journals Dietary polyamines in Mediterranean diet and their health benefits

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 8 ◽  
pp. 85-86
Author(s):  
Raymond Tjandrawinata
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Dietary Polyamines

scholarly journals Importance of functional foods in the Mediterranean diet

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (8A) ◽  
pp. 1136-1140 ◽  
Author(s):  
RM Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediterranean Populations ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Functional Components

AbstractObjectiveAnalyse the importance of components of Mediterranean diet in functional feeding.DesignWe have based the study in a bibliographic review.ResultsMany of the characteristic components of the traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) are known to have positive effects on health, capacity and well-being, and can be used to design functional foods. Vegetables, fruits and nuts are all rich in phenols, flavonoids, isoflavonoids, phytosterols and phytic acid—essential bioactive compounds providing health benefits. The polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish effectively regulate haemostatic factors, protect against cardiac arrhythmias, cancer and hypertension, and play a vital role in the maintenance of neural functions and the prevention of certain psychiatric disorders. Accumulating evidence suggests that olive oil, an integral component of the MD, may have health benefits, including the reduction of the risk of coronary heart disease, the prevention of several types of cancer and the modification of the immune and inflammatory responses. Olive oil is known for its high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids and is a good source of phytochemicals, such as polyphenolic compounds, squalene and α-tocopherol.In the context of the MD, the benefits associated with the consumption of several functional components may be intensified by certain forms of food preparation. In addition, the practice of more physical activity (once common among Mediterranean populations) and the following of other healthy lifestyle habits may have additive effects.ConclusionsThe identification of the active constituents of the MD is crucial in the formulation of appropriate dietary guidelines. Research into the pharmacological properties of the minor components of this diet (vitamins, sterols, polyphenols, etc.) is very active and could lead to the formulation of functional foods and nutraceuticals.

scholarly journals Gender, Age, Geographical Area, Food Neophobia and Their Relationships with the Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet: New Insights from a Large Population Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Predieri ◽  
Fiorella Sinesio ◽  
Erminio Monteleone ◽  
Sara Spinelli ◽  
Marta Cianciabella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Food Neophobia ◽  
The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with many health benefits. The association between the MD and food neophobia (FN) is still unexplored in adults. The present cross-sectional study was aimed to explore the relationships between adherence to the MD, FN, and sociodemographic variables in a large Italian cohort. Familiarity and frequency use (FFI) of prototypical and non-prototypical Mediterranean foods were used to calculate a new adherence index: the Italian Taste Mediterranean Index (ITMI). The FFI of all Mediterranean foods increased with age, while butter, soft drinks, red/cured meat, and sweets were more common in younger people. Accordingly, ITMI increased with age (F2,2384 = 54.11; p < 0.0001). Women recorded a higher ITMI (6.70) than men (6.10). Individuals with high FN showed higher FFI for soft drinks and sweets and lower ones for most typical MD foods, than individuals with low FNs. A decrease of ITMI was recorded with the increase of the FN(F2,2384 = 22.84; p < 0.0001). With ageing, ITMI increased even in individuals with a high FN. The results suggest that FN may negatively affect adherence to the MD, lowering its potential health benefits, in the adult population. Monitoring of food habits, dietary education, and anxiety management, may be valuable tools to control FN and support the adherence to the MD.

scholarly journals The Nutritional Components of Beer and Its Relationship with Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s Disease

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco José Sánchez-Muniz ◽  
Adrián Macho-González ◽  
Alba Garcimartín ◽  
Jorge Arturo Santos-López ◽  
Juana Benedí ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Beer Consumption ◽  
Mediterranean Diet Adherence ◽  
Aluminum Intoxication

The prevalence of degenerative diseases has risen in western countries. Growing evidence suggests that demenia and other cognition affectations are associated with ambient factors including specific nutrients, food ingredients or specific dietary patterns. Mediterranean diet adherence has been associated with various health benefits and decreased risk of many diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders. Beer, as part of this protective diet, contains compounds such as silicon and hops that could play a major role in preventing brain disorders. In this review, different topics regarding Mediterranean diet, beer and the consumption of their main compounds and their relation to neurological health have been addressed. Taking into account published results from our group and other studies, the hypothesis linking aluminum intoxication with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease and the potential role of regular beer has also been considered. Beer, in spite of its alcohol content, may have some health benefits; nonetheless, its consumption is not adequate for all subjects. Thus, this review analyzed some promising results of non-alcoholic beer on several mechanisms engaged in neurodegeneration such as inflammation, oxidation, and cholinesterase activity, and their contribution to the behavioral modifications induced by aluminum intoxication. The review ends by giving conclusions and suggesting future topics of research related to moderate beer consumption and/or the consumption of its major compounds as a potential instrument for protecting against neurodegenerative disease progression and the need to develop nutrigenetic and nutrigenomic studies in aged people and animal models.

scholarly journals An An Exploratory Study Examining Mediterranean Diet Perceptions, Eating Practices, and Food Choice of Emerging Adults from Cyprus and the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 22-43
Author(s):  
Elina Angastinioti ◽  
Andrea Gossett Zakrajsek ◽  
Heather L. Hutchins-Wiese
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
The United States ◽  
Food Pattern ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Eating Practices

Background. The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is a food pattern that offers numerous potential health benefits. Mediterranean countries, including Cyprus, are experiencing a decline in adherence to the traditional MD while other non-Mediterranean countries, such as the United States (U.S.), are providing recommendations to increase adherence to the MD. Objective. The aim of this research was to explore the foods, eating practices, and perception of the MD in emerging adults (18-25 years of age) from a Mediterranean (Cyprus) and non-Mediterranean (U.S.) country to better understand emerging adult adherence and behaviors related to a MD pattern. Design. An exploratory descriptive study was designed to include focus group interviews to understand perceptions and eating practices as well as dietary assessment using the Mediterranean Diet Score Survey and Harvard Food Frequency Questionnaire for calculation of the alternate Mediterranean Diet Score to determine MD adherence among emerging adults in Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean regions. Participants/Setting. Twenty-four emerging adults from Cyprus and the U.S. participated.  Analysis. Descriptive approaches for analysis of qualitative and quantitative data were used. A qualitative content analysis was used for focus group interview data that included both inductive and deductive processes. Descriptive statistics were used to describe participant demographic and dietary characteristics.  Results. Themes that emerged from the focus group interviews included perceptions of MD foods, health benefits of a MD, lifestyle cooking and eating practices, and influences on food choice in Cyprus and the U.S. While perception of MD foods and eating practices differed, MD adherence scores and participant identification of health benefits did not differ. Likewise, there were similar influences on food choice among emerging adults from both populations. Conclusion. These findings suggest that emerging adults may acknowledge health benefits of a MD but can benefit from emphasis on food preparation and other behaviors to promote MD food pattern adherence in both Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean countries.

scholarly journals The Mediterranean Diet: From an Environment-Driven Food Culture to an Emerging Medical Prescription

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina-Mihaela Lăcătușu ◽  
Elena-Daniela Grigorescu ◽  
Mariana Floria ◽  
Alina Onofriescu ◽  
Bogdan-Mircea Mihai
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Culture ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean diet originates in the food cultures of ancient civilizations which developed around the Mediterranean Basin and is based on the regular consumption of olive oil (as the main source of added fat), plant foods (cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, tree nuts, and seeds), the moderate consumption of fish, seafood, and dairy, and low-to-moderate alcohol (mostly red wine) intake, balanced by a comparatively limited use of red meat and other meat products. A few decades ago, the Mediterranean diet drew the attention of medical professionals by proving extended health benefits. The first reports ascertained cardiovascular protection, as multiple large-scale clinical studies, starting with Ancel Keys’ Seven Countries Study, showed a marked reduction of atherosclerotic clinical events in populations with a Mediterranean dietary pattern. Ensuing trials confirmed favorable influences on the risk for metabolic syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. While its health benefits are universally recognized today by medical professionals, the present state of the Mediterranean diet is challenged by major difficulties in implementing this protective dietary pattern in other geographical and cultural areas and keeping it alive in traditional Mediterranean territories, also tainted by the unhealthy eating habits brought by worldwide acculturation.

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