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The Mediterranean Diet, described by three pillars, reveals its nature: whole and natural foods (mainly plants), cooking everything yourself, and making good use of precious golden extra virgin olive oil (heart-healthy). This is no superficial radical diet to follow and forget in the coming spring; this is a whole lifestyle built on culture, simplicity, and balance. Essentially focused on eating colorful vegetables and legumes, whole grains, fruits in season, nuts, seeds, and small portions of fish, dairy, and lean meats, the Mediterranean Diet allows you to enjoy various kinds of food every day. What is on the plate is less important than how the food is prepared; it should be placed on it slowly and thoughtfully after some deliberation. Mediterranean cooking is not a business and is not hurried; it is intensely individual and often sociable, aimed at feeding the body as well as the soul. And, of course, there is not a table without the gold of Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil...

    Picture credit: Adobe Stock   Skin plays a vital role in an individual’s overall personality and also reflects our internal health. Many underlying health and environmental conditions can lead to various skin problems, with hyperpigmentation being one of them. It results in the darkening of certain parts of our skin. This skin disorder can cause self-confidence issues, and unfortunately, many people are affected by it. Several studies and research projects have found effective cures and treatments for this skin disorder. This article focuses on how to treat this issue, take precautions, and what remedies are available for it. Let’s explore them: Understanding Hyperpigmentation The reason behind how hyperpigmentation occurs arises from the internal territory of the epidermis , the outer layer of the skin. Inside this epidermis lies melanocytes, which are the color-producing cells, and the color they produce is called melanin. They start to produce extra melanin when th...