Mediterranean diet: The secrets of the Cretan diet
Would you like to extend your life expectancy and reach (or maintain) your healthy weight ? We introduce you to the mysteries of the Cretan diet , also known as the Mediterranean diet : it is proven to maintain good health, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and reduce the risk of cognitive disorders. Idyllic landscapes, turquoise waters, Crete has many reasons to make us dream. But this island with a rich history of thousands of years attracted the attention of the scientific community after the Second World War because of its life expectancy higher than that of other European populations. This longevity is attributed to the specific diet of the Mediterranean rim, known as the Mediterranean diet , which in 2010 was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Mediterranean diet & Cretan diet: scrutinized - and validated! - by the scientific community It was the American doctor Ancel Keys who introduced the rest of the world to the virtues of the Cretan die