The importance of a healthy diet;
First and foremost, to prevent illness and provide the body with the nutrients and energy it needs to function properly.

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet;
The Mediterranean diet is a varied and balanced way of eating, suited to our environment. It is important to understand the right balance between proteins, carbohydrates and other foods, which provide us not only with energy but also with all the essential nutrients.

The importance of eating seasonal produce and buying from local producers;
Seasonal produce, as it is grown using less intensive methods, is richer and more nutritious, quite apart from its flavour. Out-of-season produce is usually grown in greenhouses with less exposure to sunlight, and therefore has a lower nutritional value. Buying directly from producers may be more difficult, but there are an increasing number of local markets, which allow direct contact with the producer and their produce, which is often organic.

How can you eat a healthy and tasty diet?
First and foremost, variety. A meal cooked in a single pan ensures that nothing goes to waste.
Eat a good breakfast and a hearty lunch, and cut down on carbohydrates at dinner, particularly as you get older or if you are overweight.

Créditos: fotografia MCS-Jorge Simão; fotografia receita-Paulo Ferraz

Miguel Castro Silva