In celebration of FAO World Food Day 2025 and the fifteen-year anniversary of the Mediterranean Diet’s recognition as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Chamber of Commerce of Genoa, in collaboration with the University of Genoa, SINU (Italian Society of Human Nutrition), and the Ligurian Center for Productivity, with the support of the Liguria Region, is organizing a series of high-level, tailored training events for Genova Liguria Gourmet restaurateurs and caterers. The third event, scheduled for December 12, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce of Genoa, will feature a scientific conference exploring the molecular mechanisms, clinical evidence, and therapeutic potential of the bioactive compounds present in the Mediterranean Diet. This initiative has been developed in collaboration with restaurateurs and catering operators from Genova Liguria Gourmet, who have received specialized training from experts at the University of Genoa and SINU on nutritional aspects and sustainability principles.
Recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, the Mediterranean Diet represents not only a nutritional model but also a cultural one. Beyond its macronutrient composition, its bioactive molecules—such as polyphenols, carotenoids, phytosterols, omega-3 fatty acids, bioactive peptides, fermentable fibers, and sulfur compounds—play an increasingly evident role in the prevention of non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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