The health benefits of Italian food

The Italian diet originated from our Greek and Roman ancestors who inhabitanted the Italian region. The well-known olive oil was the staple ingredient of the Italian diet, olive oil, was used by the Ancient Greeks as a substitute for animal fats.

Over the years the traditional Italian diet has been adopted around the world. Based on the diets of people living in parts of Italy, popular worldwide along with recognized health benefits associated with following such a diet. Researchers found that heart disease was less prevalent in the region

Recently, scientific literature writes about the health benefits of the Italian diet. They found that the food eaten in Italy is in fact associated with numerous health benefits, including lower rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer, associated with age. These health benefits also appear to translate into a longer life span for individuals who follow a healthy diet. Studies have shown that lycopene found in large amounts in tomatoes may have protective properties against cancer, Fish consumption has also been linked to a reduced risk of cancer. Italy is rich in both tomatoes and fish as well as other foods, like  fruits  vegetables, and oils particular olive oil which provide nutrients that can help lower risk of cancer. This has been supported by a large studies across the world, a correlation was found between adherence to the traditional diet and incidence of cancer.

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