Nazaret Calzado
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Hello, and thank you for initiating this health discussion!
I am delighted to join this thread as part of the MedDiet Go! project team in Seville, Spain, to highlight the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in line with WHO standards.
Preventative health: The benefit that matters most to me is long-term healthy ageing. As the Mediterranean Diet encompasses nutrition, social life and activity, it is the most effective way to maintain vitality and independence.
The WHO Guideline Challenge: My main daily challenge is to consistently limit my consumption of highly processed foods and sugar, especially when travelling. My strategy is to always carry high-quality nuts or similar as a healthy alternative and to avoid processed foods as much as possible.
Your Longevity Strategy: One small change I’ve recently made to increase my daily energy levels is to eat a light dinner based on vegetables and protein much earlier in the evening. This simple change has significantly improved my sleep quality 🙂
I look forward to reading your personal wellness strategies!
Kind regards,
Nazaret
Hello everyone, what a brilliant thread!
I am part of the MedDiet Go! project team based in Seville, Spain, and I am happy to join this discussion focusing on the social and cultural identity of the Mediterranean Diet. Our work promotes the Mediterranean Diet as a holistic way of life where sharing meals is fundamental to cultural identity and community cohesion.
One particularly significant social ritual that I would like to share is the extended family meal and the time spent together afterwards, which is often referred to in Spain as the “sobremesa”. This relaxed moment of conviviality and conversation is where cultural transmission truly occurs. Intergenerational knowledge exchange flourishes during these communal events, reinforcing social bonds, hospitality, and neighbourliness. Furthermore, women play a vital role in safeguarding these traditions, respecting seasonal rhythms and passing on the values and techniques of the Mediterranean Diet to the next generation.
The Mediterranean Diet is fundamentally about these social practices, linking food consumption to our territorial heritage. By valuing these rituals, we affirm our cultural heritage and ensure that the Mediterranean Diet remains a living practice for future generations.
I look forward to discovering more unique social customs from across the region!
Warm regards,
Nazaret
Hello everyone!
It’s great to see this forum open. I am delighted to join the conversation as part of the MedDiet Go! project team. Our strategic goal is to promote the values of the Mediterranean diet as a sustainable tourism resource. I am joining from Seville, Spain, where I represent the Official Chamber of Commerce.
One of my favourite travel memories centred on the Mediterranean diet was a recent trip to Portugal in the framework of the MedDiet Go! project, where we visited the Raya restaurant in Praia Fluvial Azenhas D’el Rei. It was a fantastic experience, showcasing traditional cuisine and the riverine landscape, and demonstrating how the Mediterranean diet can adapt to local ecosystems beyond the coast. Connecting with local gastronomy and the environment is an essential pillar of the MedDiet Go!
In order to support local host communities and to eat sustainably, I actively seek out models that prioritise healthy, sustainable produce. This involves connecting with local producers by buying from markets and short supply chains, which directly benefits rural economies. I also advocate regenerative tourism initiatives that contribute to quality tourism and the promotion of local heritage.
I look forward to reading your inspiring stories and discovering how we can preserve the Mediterranean diet.
Kind regards
Nazaret
