{"id":5407,"date":"2022-11-04T14:19:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T13:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/senza-categoria\/mollusks-based-diet-good-for-your-body-and-your-earth\/"},"modified":"2022-11-04T14:19:55","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T13:19:55","slug":"mollusks-based-diet-good-for-your-body-and-your-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.itticabuonocore.com\/en\/seafood\/mollusks-based-diet-good-for-your-body-and-your-earth\/","title":{"rendered":"Mollusks based diet: Good for your body and your earth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mollusks are nutrition\u2019s and ecosystem\u2019s best friends<\/strong>, there\u2019s no doubt about it! <\/span><\/p>\n

In our previous articles we focused a lot on <\/span>the beneficial role shellfish play in reducing pollution and the environmental impact on our waters and coastlines.<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

What we\u2019ve learned through our research<\/strong> is that <\/strong>mollusks act as natural filters for our waters<\/strong> and<\/strong>, as such, deserve our protection!<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to being environmentally friendly, mollusks are true allies for our health<\/strong>: in a healthy, balanced diet, they should be consumed regularly to enjoy all the benefits they offer.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Let us explain why. <\/span><\/p>\n

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How do mollusks meet humanity\u2019s nutritional needs? <\/b><\/h2>\n

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\"Shellfish<\/p>\n

Mollusks are nutritious foods that<\/strong> fit well into most dietary patterns (especially those common in Mediterranean regions) but should be eaten in moderation in cases of high cholesterol<\/a> or certain digestive conditions.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

According to an article published by an Italian newspaper called La Repubblica: \u201cFish, crustaceans, cephalopods, shellfish and seaweed could reduce the number of people suffering from nutritional deficiencies by 166 million by 2030 and contribute to a drop in prices (-26%), making blue foods more accessible to those living in poverty.\u201d<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

In short, the food crisis alarm<\/strong> – caused by a global population that\u2019s too large for the current food supply\u2014 could be addressed by turning to the resources the sea has to offer<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

This <\/strong>wouldn\u2019t only help combat world hunger (in large part at least), but also improve the quality of our diets.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Compared to pork, beef, and poultry, blue foods contain higher amounts of vitamin A, calcium, iron and \u2014most importantly\u2014 Omega-3 fatty acids<\/strong>, which is the essential ally for maintaining heart, eye and brain health. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even a slight increase in the consumption of blue foods could lead to an 8% increase in calcium intake, 4% in iron and zinc, 186% in Omega-3s and 13% in vitamin B12.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to these estimates, the entire global population could have access to twice the current amount of food by 2050<\/strong>: we just need to support mollusks aquaculture. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Fish-based diet <\/b><\/h2>\n

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\"Japanese<\/p>\n

Fish-based diet, for many cultures, is nothing new. According to data from the World Health Organization, Japan ranks among the countries with the highest life expectancy in the world: 87 years for women and 80 years for men.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond longevity, what stands out most is the excellent health of the Japanese population:<\/strong> statistical data suggests that many Japanese people spend much of their lives without needing doctors or hospitals.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Apparently, experts attribute much of this to their diet<\/strong>: the Japanese consume large amounts of low-cholesterol foods like seaweed and various types of fish, which help reduce risks of arteriosclerosis and stomach cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why follow a fish-based diet? <\/b><\/h2>\n

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\"Japanese<\/p>\n

Supporting the benefits of the fish-based diet<\/strong> that the Japanese have followed for centuries is a recent study by Professor Ole G. Mouritsen from the University of Copenhagen.<\/strong> The study suggests that a future eco-friendly diet should be based on small fish, seaweed, and shellfish.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It seems that the seabed could offer us a largely untapped food resource, overlooked due to the focus on traditional fishing. This shift could genuinely reduce CO2 emissions.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

The study especially highlights seaweed<\/strong>: widely used in some Eastern countries but still little known in the West, seaweed is an extremely sustainable food source for the environment<\/strong>, but only about 500 species out of 10.000 are currently consumed by humans.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reason why we should increase fish and mollusks consumption in our diets is now very clear, attracting the attention of many research groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

The key points are:<\/strong><\/p>\n