The benefits of the Mediterranean diet on physical and mental health are more than proven. Not surprisingly, our wonderful and delicious diet was inscribed in 2013 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
At Sazón we are fully aware of the importance of our diet, our dishes, our products, our culinary tradition. That’s why we love everything our diner hosts prepare, always faithful to the recipes of their families, and passionate about authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
If you still haven’t had the occasion to try authentic Spanish cuisine, both tasty and healthy, we encourage you to do so at the hands of the local Sazón chefs. Once you do it, you’ll be captivated forever by its flavours and variety. Are you up for it? And if you’re still not convinced, keep reading, because here are some of the multiple benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Main benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
1. Improves our health
One of the most remarkable benefits of the Mediterranean diet is how good for health it is. Especially when it comes to heart diseases. Thus, by eating this diet on a regular basis, the risk of vascular disease is significantly reduced, as it promotes healthy cholesterol levels, and therefore lowers the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The heart-healthy fats included from sources like olive oil and nuts are great controllers of bad cholesterol levels.
On the other hand, the Mediterranean diet also helps regulate blood sugar levels. And it is perfect for maintaining strong bones thanks to its calcium and vitamin D rich foods. Not to mention its anti-inflammatory properties, which can benefit overall health.
2. Helps our brain
Some other benefits of the Mediterranean diet are related to our mental health. Eating varied and healthy foods may protect against cognitive decline and lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Also, the diet’s focus on whole foods and omega-3 fatty acids are said to improve mood and reduce the risk of depression.
Certainly, whoever tries Francisco’s tasty Mediterranean menu gets in a very good mood! Tasting his mellow sea and mountain rice while listening to the delightful melody of his Spanish guitar will be a real treat for both your palate and your brain.
3. Weight Management
Of course, weight control depends on many factors and not only on diet. However, those who choose a healthy lifestyle and try to follow a varied and balanced diet, such as the Mediterranean one, can lose weight and feel much better.
This is mainly due to its emphasis on whole, unprocessed foods and portion control. In addition, fibre-rich foods such as fruit, vegetables and whole grains support a healthy digestive system, which is also essential for weight control.
4. Makes you live longer
And better. It goes without saying that if one of the benefits of the Mediterranean diet is health improvement, the following advantage will be related to quality of life. In this way, following a Mediterranean diet is linked to greater longevity and a lower risk of chronic diseases. Besides, as it is very rich in antioxidants, this diet helps to combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. What is more, these antioxidants and the healthy fats that it contains can contribute to clear, youthful skin.
By the way, who wouldn’t live longer with the delicious and mouthwatering dishes that Mariana and Miguel cook at home? Her irresistible salmorejo is just amazing, and their rice contains all the ingredients to cheer up your life!
5. It tastes like heaven
Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of the Mediterranean diet is how delicious and diverse it is, making it easier for people to stick with it long term. Of course, it has nothing to do with other diets that are nothing but restrictive. It is not for nothing that USNews & World Report ranks it as the best diet in the world. Indeed, if you try Nacho’s exquisite ajo blanco or his flavourful tapas you couldn’t agree more!
And this is just the beginning, because the Mediterranean diet has many more positive things to offer. As Unesco says “The Mediterranean diet involves a set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols and traditions concerning crops, harvesting, fishing, animal husbandry, conservation, processing, cooking, and particularly the sharing and consumption of food.”
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