Mediterranean Diet: all Italians praise it, but few actually follow it
Considered healthy by 93% of Italians, who, however, see obstacles in the costs considered high and the time required for preparation
by Rosaria Sica
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In the country that is the birthplace of the Mediterranean Diet, recognised as an intangible heritage of humanity by Unesco, a paradox emerges: although most Italians recognise its benefits, few actually adopt it in their daily lives.
According to a survey conducted by Bva Doxa for the Edamus Foundation, 70% of Italians consider the Mediterranean Diet to be the healthiest dietary model. 93% consider it to be healthy, 88% define it as easy to follow, and 87% recognise the value of seasonality. However, only 31% have participated in activities related to this dietary style, while 51% say they are interested but have never taken concrete action.
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The main barriers to the daily adoption of the Mediterranean Diet do not seem to be related to the availability of foods or the complexity of recipes. Only 15% find the foods provided difficult to find and 14% consider the recipes complex. The real obstacles lie in the perception of high costs (31%) and managing the time needed to prepare meals (13%), especially among 18-34 year olds, where the perception of costs rises to 39%.
72% of Italians have never heard of the Emblematic Communities of the Mediterranean Diet. Among those who have heard of it, Pollica (Cilento) is the most frequently mentioned location (28%), followed by Palermo (9%), Paestum (8%) and Naples (6%).
The foods most frequently associated with the Mediterranean Diet arevegetables and vegetables (89%), olive oil (81%), fruit (79%) and fish (76%). The most recognised benefits includereducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (65%), physical and psychological well-being (61%) and weight control (60%).
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