Italian diet and cancer prevention
Mediterranean diet is high in high-fibre wholefoods, fresh fruits and vegetables. Some health benefits includes reducing the risk to heart disease and some types of cancer. Especially cancers of the digestive systems and the colon. Studies have shown that olive oil, which is high in monounsaturated fats, is one of the factors that contibutes to cancer prevention.
But that does not mean that you can go out right now and eat a huge pizza. Do remember that Italian foods also contains lots of cheese and fried meats too. Rather, choose your toppings carefully. And lower your intake of sodium. Changing our way of cooking also benefits our health in the long run. Instead of frying, opt to grill or roast your seafood and vegetables. http://www.organicparade.com/?p=69 Well, a friend of ours has a property in Calabria. We may just pay him a surprised visit. Let him be our ultimate tour-guide and take to the best Italian restaurants around.