Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets
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Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 3 weeks |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 3 weeks
- Weekly study 2 hours
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Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets at FutureLearn Course details
- Your diet can make a big difference to your health. That's why it's so important to consider the value of different diets from around the globe.
- On this course you will explore the science and benefits of two well-known diets: the Mediterranean and Okinawa diets. You will learn the main components of these diets and how to prepare simple recipes. You will also consider what makes these diets healthy, and how they affect the body.
Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets at FutureLearn Curriculum
What do we eat
Is your food healthy?
Why is diet important for your health?
The Mediterranean (MED) food pyramid and scientific background
The Okinawa diet: The food pyramid, scientific background and benefits for your health
Week 1 Reflection
FAQs
Diet and microbiota: health benefits
Diet and microbiota: fundaments
The health benefits of the MED and Okinawa diets
Components of MED and Okinawa diets: protein sources
Foods of the MED and Okinawa diets: fish, meat, poultry and dairy
An easy-to-prepare recipe
Test your knowledge
Reflection
FAQs
Foods of MED and Okinawa diets: properties and benefits
Foods of the Okinawa diet: wakame and kombu seaweeds, tofu, shiitake mushrooms.
Components of MED and Okinawa diets: carbohydrate and fat sources.
Foods of the MED diet: olive oil.
Foods of the MED and Okinawa diets: fruit and vegetables
Foods of the MED and Okinawa diets: cereals and pseudocereals
Test your knowledge
An easy-to-prepare recipe
FAQs
Final assessment and 'take home message'
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