05 Jun The Spanish Football Federation and the Ministry of Agriculture are teaming up to promote the Mediterranean diet

The Spaniards came up with the idea of using the global popularity of football to promote Spanish agri-food products. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food have signed a two-year agreement to promote the values of sport, nutrition and gastronomy. We should take an example from them!
This initiative is part of the Spanish Food Strategy developed by the Ministry to promote a healthy lifestyle associated with the Mediterranean diet. The ad will aim to use the link between nutrition, sports and a healthy lifestyle to promote Spanish food products locally and internationally. Of course, football was chosen as the” ambassador”.

“A favorite sport can be a valuable promoter of a healthy lifestyle, such as the Mediterranean diet, which involves a varied diet associated with moderate sports practice. It is football that has a wide international appeal and at the same time a huge popularity within Spain,” the ministry said in a statement.

High levels of nitrates and antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory and alkalizing properties, improve endurance during sports and exercise. Following the Mediterranean diet improves athletic performance. However, don’t forget that these benefits are quickly lost when people switch to less healthy diets and fatty foods.