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SUMMARY:The Secret of “Ευ Ζην”: Experiential/ Participatory Conferences in Greece Create Ambassadors for Life
DESCRIPTION:The “Mediterranean Diet” is #1 worldwide again. Where did it come from? Based on the timeless wisdom of all things in moderation, the “Ευ Ζην” philosophy of our ancient forebears, and essential elements our homeland: wine, wheat and olive oil, the core of the Mediterranean Lifestyle was defined and present long ago. Those elements were incorporated into Greek Orthodox Christianity. Fast forward, and despite the terrible impacts of Germany’s World War II invasion and occupation, then followed by a devastating civil war, international researchers steadily began to document beneficial effects on nutrition, health and longevity in the post-war Greece of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Underlying these outcomes were a diet and lifestyle based on the traditional products and practices available to and sustainable by the rural agrarian communities of Greece. During these times, the majority of the population closely followed the Greek Orthodox Calendar and its timeless fasting practices. The diet was based on local and seasonal – mainly plant products (greens- cultivated and wild, vegetables, legumes, whole-grain cereals and fruits) with a plurality (up to 40%) of calories derived from olives and extra virgin olive oil. Physical activity was an essential practice through chores and walking many kilometers daily as required by the rural lifestyle. They drank local wine at most meals in moderation, and an afternoon siesta was the norm. When they consumed animal products, nothing was wasted. The same was true of tins, barrels and bottles that they recycled and used countless times long before it was a modern fashion. These frugal practices birthed what is now called the “Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle”. Ironically, those traditional habits of poor farmers are now practiced more commonly by wealthier and more highly educated persons, including in non-Mediterranean countries. The presentation will share the efforts of the Hellenic Center of Excellence whose programs in Greece combine state of the art science presented by the world’s leading experts with unforgettable, hands-on immersion experiences (e.g. harvesting and milling olives, visiting wineries, monasteries & historical sites). All of these while staying in some of GRECOTEL’s best 5-star properties in breathtaking seaside locations.\n
URL:https://aristotleforum.auth.gr/events/the-secret-of-%ce%b5%cf%85-%ce%b6%ce%b7%ce%bd-experiential-participatory-conferences-in-greece-create-ambassadors-for-life/
ORGANIZER;CN=Aristotle University of Thessaloniki:MAILTO:aif@auth.gr
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LOCATION:Thessaloniki City Hall, King George Avenue, A1, Thessaloniki 546 36
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