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Ikarian diet

Children's nutrition

Our dietary preferences are influenced by multiple factors, such as characteristics of the individual, properties of the food or the environment. Specifically, concerning the development of children, adequate amounts of nutrients should be met, which can be provided through the consumption of a variety of foods and food products. Although...

Thyroid gland and nutrition

Something odd that has been observed quite often in recent years is the tendency to blame our thyroid gland whenever we gain weight. And while the thyroid does affect our metabolism, to a large extent it is unjustly blamed. What we need to understand is that not only the way...

Cheers!

Going out for drinks is one of the most popular pastime activities worldwide. In many cases starting from the teenage years, alcohol consumption is a fairly common choice when we want to socialize, but also when we prefer to spend some fun time alone. Our drink of preference, as well...

Food label: the details

After discussing the basic information a food label gives (see Blog “Food label”), it is time to take a more in depth look at some of its additional data, as well as some trap elements that might be hiding there. As we have already noted, a food label consists of...

Food label

As consumers, we find ourselves facing a variety of goods and food products that tempt us or create dilemmas every day. What is best for me or my child? Is this good for my health? Should I buy A instead of B food? Of course, we can never be completely...

Ikaria: Sex Life and Longevity

When we discuss health, we often forget to mention sexual health. This concerns both the ability to perform and complete sexual intercourse, as well as desire and pursuit. A common mistake is that we tend to associate sex life mainly with younger ages, when in fact this is one of...

Plant-based diet: Man and environment

As plant-based diet, we define the nutritional patterns mostly based on the consumption of plant products. There are different kinds of plant-based diets, depending on the frequency and the type of animal product consumed, starting with some that allow small portions of every type (Ikarian nutrition, Mediterranean diet) or just...

Adopting the Ikarian lifestyle

The Ikarian way of life consists of both the dietary habits and everyday activities that were first observed in the people of Ikaria in the 1970s. And while the locals created this model mainly due to specific circumstances and partly because of conscious decisions for better survival, it is proven...