It has long been known that our diet has a decisive influence on our health. Mediterranean cuisine is considered exemplary — based primarily on plant-based ingredients such as vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and fruit.
But how exactly do these foods affect our bodily functions? 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.
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.