The Mediterranean diet - Bruno Brigo

The reasons that commonly underlie the vegetarian choice include ethical motivations of respect for animal life, attention to health and concern for the environment.

Several studies confirm it: those who follow a vegetarian diet live longer and are healthier.

Scientific data clearly reveal that natural foods of plant origin represent by far the healthiest diet one can follow as they drastically reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, reduce the incidence of tumors and autoimmune diseases, allow one to more easily manage the weight loss, provide precious protective nutrients that counteract the action of free radicals, responsible for aging, optimizing the state of health and well-being.

Premise

Identity card

The evolution in human nutrition

• The culture of meat
• Plant culture
• The culture of well-being

The vegetarian choice

• The anatomical reasons
• The biological reasons
• Fibers
• Fruits and vegetables: 5 times a day
• Micronutrients
• Vitamins
• Essential fatty acids
• Mineral salts and trace elements
• The colorful canteen
• Chocolate, the food of the gods
• The health reasons
• Unbalanced meals
• Healthy meals
• Anti-cancer food protection
• The ethical reasons
• Many plant-friendly schools
• Vegetarian diet
• Vegan diet
• Raw food diet
• Kousmine diet

Healthy foods and elixirs of life

• Cereals
• Refined and unrefined carbohydrates
• Whole grains
• Legumes
• Vegetables, seaweed, mushrooms
• Algae
• Borraginaceae
• Composite or Asteraceae
• Cruciferous or Brassicaceae
• Cucurbitaceae
• Mushrooms
• Liliaceae
• Umbelliferae
• Portulaceae
• Solanaceae
• Fruit
• Ampelidaceae
• Cucurbitaceae
• Ericaceae
• Fagaceae
• Juglandaceae
• Moraceae
• Musaceae
• Oleaceae
• Rosaceae
• Rutaceae
• Seeds, aromatic plants and spices
• Seeds
• Aromatic plants and spices
• Beverages and sweeteners
• Drinks
• Sweeteners

Advantages and limitations

Self evaluation

Analytical index

Author

Bruno Brigo is a doctor, specialized in Internal Medicine, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. He lives and works in Verona. He practices and teaches homeopathy, phytotherapy and oligotherapy. He is the author of several texts and vice-president of the IHMO (International Homeo-pathic Medical Organization). He is a CISDO (Italian Center for Studies and Documentation in Homeopathy) teacher.