diet tips: Week of fruit and vegetables in the Mediterranean Diet

Week of fruit and vegetables in the Mediterranean Diet

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment held from 13 to 18 October, the "Week of fruit and vegetables in the Mediterranean diet" in order to disclose the characteristics and properties of these foods that make up the Mediterranean diet as well and to publicize the benefits of this dietary pattern among the population.

The director general of the Food Industry Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Fernando Burgaz, said yesterday the department's commitment to developing a "clear strategy" of information and promotion of the Mediterranean Diet and fruits and vegetables make this food, "both the final consumer, and the children and young people and those responsible for buying food" model.

Mediterranean Diet 01 This commitment is reflected in the organization of the "Week of fruits and vegetables in the Mediterranean Diet" presented Monday at the headquarters of the Ministry and will include various promotional events to be held in Madrid, Barcelona, Ciudad Real , Cordoba and Pamplona.

This is different actions outreach, information and awareness, he noted Burgaz, "which are oriented media, restoration and consumer campaign designed to raise awareness and spread the wealth of the great heritage which is the Mediterranean Diet ".

In this framework, the CEO had an impact on special emphasis placed on fruits and vegetables, to promote domestic consumption, "as part of the package of measures that has launched the Department to support the agriculture sector", to the restrictions from the Russian veto on imports of food products in the European Union . read more link at the bottom.
Week of fruit and vegetables in the Mediterranean Diet

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