Assisi (PG) - In parallel with the fourth edition of the WTE - World Tourism Expo, International Exhibition of Tourism, dedicated to goods and UNESCO World Heritage sites, which will be held at Palaeventi Lyrick September 20 to 22 will also take place the days of the Mediterranean Diet.
The purpose of the event is to acquaint the general public, professionals and the press the particular reality of the Diet in all its aspects, both the food traditions, including product exhibitions, guided tasting of local dishes, folk entertainment, conferences depth and knowledge and B2B workshop.
In 2011, the Mediterranean Diet has been done by the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO in the list of elements of intangible cultural heritage of humanity, demonstrating how it is the expression of a culture rooted for centuries among the peoples of the Mediterranean basin, perfect synthesis between cultural, social organization, religious and economic power around the world eat.
The nutritional model of the Mediterranean diet consists mainly of olive oil, cereals, fresh or dried fruit, vegetables, a moderate amount of fish, dairy and meat products, many condiments and spices, all accompanied by wine or infusions, always respecting traditions of each community.
But what makes the Mediterranean diet really special is not just the health aspect of food that compose it, but rather, that it promotes the social. The meal in common, in fact, is an important moment of cohesion of restricted as the broader community.
Do not forget also that the Mediterranean Diet is based on local products, thus also ensuring the conservation and development of traditional activities and crafts linked to fishing and farming in the Mediterranean communities.
The countries most characterized by the lifestyle of the Mediterranean diet are Italy, Spain, Greece and Morocco, but it is currently studying the possibility of expanding the membership of the Diet to other countries bordering the Mediterranean basin . And 'interesting to note that there are four small areas-one for each of the above-mentioned countries-as a community symbol of the Mediterranean Diet, which Soria, in Castilla y Leon in Spain, Koroni in Greece, Cilento in Italy and Chefchaouen in Morocco, all areas characterized by warm sunshine, the generous nature and interaction between different cultures.
