AIFC Recognizes International Mediterranean Diet Month

May is International Mediterranean Diet Month!

Italy produces some of America’s most beloved foods, and Italian producers are proud to provide American consumers with products inspired by the Mediterranean diet model in response to the growing appetite worldwide for responsible portion sizes, balance, and health. As Congress prepares to write the 2023 Farm Bill and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the AIFC advocates to shift the narrative to a positive approach based in holistic nutrition which reflects the links between diet, environment, lifestyle, and overall health maintenance.

Lucy Calautti, co-chair of the AIFC, has practiced the Mediterranean Diet model for years, and appreciates cooking with healthy fats, fresh vegetables, lean meat, and fish. You can explore some of her favorite recipes on the AIFC’s cooking series, Mangia Bene, which may be found on social media and our website.

You may also enjoy our At the Table interview with Dr. Paul Gately, Professor of Exercise and Obesity at Leeds Beckett University. Professor Gately was a distinguished panelist at the AIFC’s Positive Nutrition Roundtable, held last November at the Embassy of Italy to discuss benefits of the Mediterranean diet and positive nutrition.