The third Cretan Way of life Convention, held from October 29 to November 2 on the Amirandes Resort close to Heraklion, Crete, introduced collectively greater than 75 researchers, college students and professionals from 12 international locations.
Organized by the Hellenic Heart for Excellence in Well being and Wellness and Grecotel, beneath the auspices of the Area of Crete and the Ministries of Tourism and Well being of Greece, the occasion celebrated the well being advantages and sustainability of food regimen and magnificence of Mediterranean life.
Keynote speaker Dr. Antonia Trichopoulou, pioneer of the Mediterranean food regimen pyramid, emphasised the significance of adapting its rules to world cultures for environmental sustainability by way of a “Planetary Weight-reduction plan.”
Dr. Frank Hu of Harvard highlighted the distinctive well being advantages, cultural significance and environmental friendliness of olive oil, whereas different consultants highlighted the function of the Mediterranean food regimen in decreasing persistent illnesses and selling wholesome ageing.
The convention featured fascinating cultural experiences, together with visits to wineries, visits to archaeological websites and conventional Cretan festivals. It additionally organized a parallel agri-food startup competitors, the place Teapsule, a producer of compostable natural tea capsules, gained first prize.
Distinguished awards had been offered, together with the Lifetime Achievement in Public Well being to Dr. Hu of Harvard and a Philanthropy Award to Theodoros II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, for his contributions in Africa. Plans had been introduced to supply scholarships to younger African scientists to attend future conferences, additional increasing the attain of the celebrated Cretan lifestyle.
The convention concluded with the conclusions of the Spanish CORDIOPREV research, which affirms the prevalence of the Mediterranean food regimen in decreasing cardiovascular dangers and persistent illnesses, solidifying its popularity as a mannequin of wholesome dwelling all over the world.