In the latest update of the graphic representation of the Mediterranean diet curated by Italian Society of Human Nutrition (SINU), among the foods to be consumed daily, stands out extra virgin olive oilFurther confirmation of the quality of this excellent ingredient, a cornerstone of nutrition, which must be constantly protected to protect consumer health.
He remembers it Hi Puglia underlining how "The latest update to the food pyramid, in short, integrates the most recent scientific evidence on nutrition, health, and environmental sustainability. The new pyramid is based on five levels of consumption: from foods to be consumed daily to those reserved for occasional consumption. Along with fruits and vegetables, as mentioned, the foundation of a healthy and balanced diet, we find extra virgin olive oil, closely followed by whole grains, nuts, seeds, milk, and yogurt."
To about, the president of Cia Puglia, as well as of Italia Olivicola, Gennaro Sicolo, remember how this "Scientific updates can guide daily food choices while respecting health and the environment. Finding extra virgin olive oil among the products we consume every day is a great confirmation of the quality of our daily work.
According to SINU – added Sicolo – Following the Mediterranean diet, already a UNESCO World Heritage Site, means not only eating well but also reducing CO₂ emissions by up to a third, thus contributing to the well-being of the planet. And a forward-looking dietary model can only begin with the roots of our tradition. A tradition that in Puglia translates into the production and marketing of extra virgin olive oil. The path is undoubtedly the right one: we must continue to promote and protect it by demanding strict controls and a crackdown on counterfeiting. I invite consumers to consume quality DOP, IGP, single-variety extra virgin olive oil from our production."
