Introduction to Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets

The Mediterranean diet is a modern set of guidelines inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of Southern Italy and parts of Greece. This course will introduce you to the Mediterranean diet, its food list, classifications and how it differs from other diets. The Mediterranean diet is all about making healthy choices from a wide variety of delicious foods. Explore ways to make suitable food options and prepare healthy meals for you and your family. Meal planning provides a road map of what to eat for a specified time frame. It helps eliminate wastage of food and saves you more money. You'll study how to plan your meals for your chosen duration and balance the calories and nutrients in your diet. Research the impact of nutrition on the quality of your health and lifestyle. Next, you will learn about various attributes of the Mediterranean diet and their role in losing weight or eliminating the possibility of putting on weight.

The Okinawan culture is fascinating because they have long life expectancies and low disability rates. Explore the concept of the Okinawa diet, its unique properties and health benefits for the body and mind. The geographical location of Okinawa and the people's cultural heritage had an impact on the evolution of the Okinawan diet. You'll study its history, timeline and scientific background responsible for longer life expectancy. You'll discover the potential health benefits, including its role in weight control, diabetes prevention and treatment of numerous diseases.

We designed this course for people who want to maintain healthful lifestyles by following wholesome food practices and making adjustments in their daily lives. This course is also valuable for people working in the food and nutrition industry who want to improve their knowledge of healthy foods and lifestyles. This course provides a complete, easy-to-follow guideline for adopting a healthy eating and living culture. The food items recommended are easily and readily available that you can purchase on a low budget. The abundance of fast food and other unhealthy diets makes an average person considerably more vulnerable to diseases and nutrition deficiencies. Following the Mediterranean and Okinawan diet practices can prevent many non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, coronary illnesses and many cancers. Join this course now and learn to eat cleanly and stay healthy.