Promoting and Implementing the Mediterranean Diet in the Southern Hemisphere: the Chilean Experience

Echeverría, Guadalupe; Dussaillant, Catalina; McGee, Emma E.; Mena, Catalina; Nitsche, María Pía; Urquiaga, Inés; Bitrán, Marcela; Pedrals, Núria; Rigotti, Attilio

doi:10.1038/s41430-018-0307-7

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“…Furthermore, using a positive mental health questionnaire [ 66 ] in a cross sectional internet survey, Chilean adults reporting a healthy eating pattern according to the Chilean MDI [ 34 ] showed increased prevalence of high levels of PWB as well as increased optimism, and higher subjective vitality [major preliminary findings summarized in ref. [ 30 ] and Echeverría et al, manuscript in preparation]. More recently, we found that a Mediterranean-like healthy eating pattern correlated inversely with MetS prevalence and positively with PWB scores in MIDUS [Echeverría et al, unpublished data].…”

Section: Beyond a Healthy Eating Pattern: Linking The Mediterraneamentioning

confidence: 64%

“…Actually, ≈90% of annual food exports from Chile match a Mediterranean “food basket” [ 26 ]. Moreover, traditional Chilean cuisine uses ingredients and techniques that are very similar to those utilized in Southern Europe [ 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ]. Therefore, promotion of MedDiet adherence using foods produced in Chile offers a great opportunity for management of the increasing prevalence of risk factors and NCDs in our country.…”

Section: Mediterranean-type Ecosystem Of Central Chile and Local Imentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, chestnuts and pinon nuts are important in the Chilean food culture and, as groundnuts, they have less WF than nuts from trees [ 103 ]. In addition, avocados, which are not native to the Mediterranean basin, but are produced and highly consumed in Chile, are a great addition to a MedDiet as fresh local produce with a high monounsaturated fatty acid content, somewhat mimicking olive oil composition [ 29 , 30 ]. Finally, many traditional Chilean food preparations use a Spanish and Italian-like sofrito, a mixture of lightly fried onions and garlic, usually with tomatoes and other vegetables, as a base for soups and stews [ 29 , 30 ].…”

Section: Sustainability Of the Mediterranean Dietmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mediterranean Lifestyle to Promote Physical, Mental, and Environmental Health: The Case of Chile

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Chile is currently experiencing a progressive epidemiological transition towards chronic diseases. In this country, >50% of annual deaths are attributed to cardiovascular disease and cancer. Moreover, health surveys have shown high prevalence of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and elevated cardiovascular disease risk. In addition, mental health issues are also frequent among Chilean adults. On the other hand, the agri-food system contributes to 21–37% of greenhouse gases emissions worldwide. Overall, current health and food chain situation calls out for design and implementation of evidence-based feasible and effective nutritional interventions needed to promote physical and mental health along with addressing food sustainability in Chile. Nowadays, the Mediterranean diet is recognized as one of the healthiest dietary patterns based on observational and interventional studies linked to a wide variety of health outcomes. However, a Mediterranean lifestyle goes well beyond food intake: it includes promotion of psychosocial resources, community life as well as cultural traditions. Indeed, Mediterranean lifestyle is a true modus vivendi that integrally promotes physical, mental, and social well-being. In addition, the Mediterranean diet stands out for its environmental sustainability because it is characterized mainly as a plant-based dietary pattern with low carbon and water footprints. Remarkably, Central Chile has a Mediterranean-like setting with plant and animal food production and availability patterns comparable to those present in countries located around the Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, this article reviews how promotion of Mediterranean lifestyle adherence in Chile offers great potential for management of the ongoing epidemiological transition to chronic diseases as well to promote psychological well-being within a unique food system and dietary sustainability vision for this Latin American country.

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“…Moreover, Chilean culinary and gastronomic traditions apply food items and cooking methods that mimic those used in traditional cuisines from Southern Europe (134)(135)(136)(137). Many dishes contain cooked vegetable and legume products and are prepared based on a sofrito.…”

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Introducing Plant-Based Mediterranean Diet as a Lifestyle Medicine Approach in Latin America: Opportunities Within the Chilean Context

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Latin America is experiencing a significant epidemiological and nutritional transition, with a trend toward higher incidence of food-related chronic diseases. In this context, Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a growing field focused on assisting individuals in adopting healthy behaviors for the prevention and treatment of these chronic diseases, including, among other pillars, a great emphasis on healthy eating. There is also a growing interest worldwide in environmental sustainability of dietary patterns, with increasing concern about their effects on planetary health. In this context, whole-food, plant-based diets -such as the Mediterranean diet (MD)- have emerged as a solution for both healthier eating and lowering environmental impact. Yet in order to be effective at these goals and achieve a high adherence to any nutritional prescription, the sociocultural reality of the community or population where we aim to practice must also be taken into account. In this review, we specifically highlight the plant-based MD as a LM-contextualized dietary pattern that is adaptable, applicable, and sustainable within the Chilean context and has the potential to address the current trend of chronic diseases in our country.

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“…rutabaga) and rye bread 18 . Other countries have also explored adapting MD using the local cuisine, including the US 17 Australia, 19 Canada, 20 and Chile 21 …”

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Mediterranean diets and diabetes

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2021

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Mediterranean diets (MDs) are recommended by some authorities for the prevention and management of diabetes, although there is some confusion about the definition and components of MDs. This narrative review explores the definition role of MDs in diabetes.Meta‐analyses of prospective cohort studies and randomised controlled trials reported that MD was effective for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes (GDM). In the management of type 2 diabetes, MD significantly improved glycaemic control and reduced body weight and cardiovascular disease risk. There was insufficient evidence for prevention or management of type 1 diabetes in adults or children and for the management of GDM. Copyright © 2021 John Wiley & Sons.

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Promoting and Implementing the Mediterranean Diet in the Southern Hemisphere: the Chilean Experience

Cited by 17 publications

References 53 publications

Mediterranean Lifestyle to Promote Physical, Mental, and Environmental Health: The Case of Chile

Mediterranean Lifestyle to Promote Physical, Mental, and Environmental Health: The Case of Chile

Introducing Plant-Based Mediterranean Diet as a Lifestyle Medicine Approach in Latin America: Opportunities Within the Chilean Context

Mediterranean diets and diabetes

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