It has long been known that our diet has a decisive influence on our health.

The Mediterranean Diet - The Recipe for a Long and Healthy Life?Image: First Hand Films

Mediterranean cuisine is considered exemplary — based primarily on plant-based ingredients such as vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and fruit.

The Mediterranean Diet - The Recipe for a Long and Healthy Life?Image: First Hand Films

But how exactly do these foods affect our bodily functions?

The Mediterranean Diet - The Recipe for a Long and Healthy Life?Image: First Hand Films

The documentary explores this question and visits research centers in Greece, Cyprus, Italy, France, Spain, and the US. There, renowned nutrition experts present the latest scientific findings.

The Mediterranean Diet - The Recipe for a Long and Healthy Life?Image: First Hand Films

They show how certain foods, their combinations, and our lifestyle can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and age-related changes in the brain — and how the Mediterranean diet can also contribute to climate protection.
 

Broadcasting Hours:

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TUE 30.12.2025 – 01:15 UTC
TUE 30.12.2025 – 04:15 UTC
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THU 01.01.2026 – 12:15 UTC
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