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Gabriele Riccardi
The Mediterranean Diet as a Global Experience

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In an era where diabetes and cardiovascular diseases represent a true global health emergency, Professor Gabriele Riccardi – a leading authority in endocrinology and metabolic diseases at the University of Naples Federico II – guides us on a fascinating journey through the secrets of the Mediterranean Diet, revealing how our culinary heritage can become the most powerful ally for health.

Interview by: Martina Rachele Razzano
Video by: Francesco Petirro
Video Editing by: Martina Rachele Razzano e Marta Girardi
Document by: Antonio Cirillo
Subtitle ita/eng by: Martina Rachele Razzano, Marta Girardi, Anna Langella, Daria Catapano
Translation by: Daria Catapano
MedEatResarch – Center of Social Research on the Mediterranean Diet of the University of Naples Suor Orsola Benincasa, head by Marino Niola and Elisabetta Moro
Realized: 29/05/2025

Gabriele Riccardi

Year: 12/03/1949
City: Napoli
Profession: Full Professor of Endocrinology
Language: Italian

Video table of contents

0:00:05.240, 0:00:15.452 Introduction
0:00:16.177, 0:03:12.313 Professional Journey
0:03:12.856, 0:07:46.184 Neapolitan School of Clinical Nutrition
0:07:47.210, 0:11:25.136 Research Evolution: Lipid-Glucose Metabolism
0:11:27.279, 0:16:18.745 Pasta and Glycemia in Diabetic Patients
0:16:19.378, 0:19:05.521 Cooking Methods and Glycemic Profile
0:19:05.521, 0:22:06.883 Mediterranean Diet vs Other Variants
0:22:08.503, 0:24:40.714 Neapolitan Food Combinations
0:24:40.714, 0:29:15.448 Olive Oil Polyphenols
0:29:15.931, 0:33:21.557 Mediterranean Diet in the Era of Trendy Diets
0:33:22.311, 0:36:25.245 Significant Contribution to the Study

Geographic information

Country: IT
Region: Campania
Città: Via Sergio Pansini, 5, Napoli NA
Altitude: 450 m s.l.m.