November 16th, 2020 - 11:30am ET. Zoom Webinar. In English. This event is part of the 5th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, and it celebrates the 10th anniversary of the inscription of the Mediterranean Diet in the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The Italian Cuisine, one of the most appreciated in the world, is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean Diet as observed by Ancel Keys who investigated this eating pattern in the ‘60s. Keys was the American physiologist who pioneered the correlation between diet and health in his study “Seven Country”.

Based on vegetables, grains, fish, fruits, and relatively small amounts of meat and abundant olive oil, the Italian diet seems to work wonders on the longevity of Italians, and to be beneficial in the prevention of illnesses such as heart disease.

In this presentation, which celebrates Italy’s culinary excellence, we will discover the scientific basis and benefits of Italian cuisine, as well as how it is applied in the operation of the food industry.