jeudi 26 mai 2011

Culture

Spain is a country rich of culture. Known for gastronomy, architecture, flamenco and a great atmosphere, this place of Europe has something special, something magic.

The gastronomy of this fabulous country is popular worldwide. Alimentation is based on Mediterranean diet, a diet very popular around the world to lose weight. A lot of actors used it to keep their shape. Here are the basements.

High consumption of breads, pasta, rice, couscous, polenta, bulgur and potatoes
High consumption of fruits (3-4 pieces a day), legumes and vegetables (5 different varieties)
Moderate amounts of grilled and steamed fish
Moderate amounts of olive oil - consumed with fresh vegetables and on salads
Small portions of lean red meat with no visible fat, lean pork
Alcohol in small amounts
High intake of antioxidants
Regular exercise is believed to be such an important part of Mediterranean health that it is part of the Mediterranean pyramid


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