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There are many Mediterranean diets.

A Noah1, A S Truswell

  • 1Human Nutrition Unit, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia. annnoah@ozemail.com.au

Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|November 16, 2001
PubMed
Summary

The Mediterranean diet varies significantly by country and historical period. This study explored traditional food habits of immigrants in Sydney, revealing distinct regional differences, not a single ideal diet.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Sociology
  • Cultural Studies

Background:

  • The concept of the Mediterranean diet gained traction 30 years ago with the Seven Countries Study.
  • Australia has a significant population of immigrants from 18 Mediterranean countries.
  • Understanding immigrant food habits is crucial for public health and dietary research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of traditional food habits of Mediterranean immigrants on Australian food intake.
  • To document and analyze the 'traditional' food habits of people from 18 Mediterranean countries residing in Sydney.
  • To identify variations and similarities in Mediterranean food cultures.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted open-ended interviews with 102 immigrants (primarily women, aged 35-55) in their homes in Sydney.
  • Gathered information on personal details, past food habits in Mediterranean countries, and changes in Australia.
  • Cross-referenced interview data with traditional recipe books from respective countries.

Main Results:

  • Obtained a comprehensive overview of traditional food habits across various Mediterranean countries.
  • Identified both similarities and significant differences in food habits among Mediterranean nations.
  • Suggested grouping these habits into four distinct categories based on geographical proximity.

Conclusions:

  • There is no single, universally "ideal" Mediterranean diet; significant variations exist.
  • Food habits are more similar among neighboring Mediterranean countries than those geographically distant.
  • Future research and nutritional guidance should specify country and historical context when referencing Mediterranean diets.

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