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Vegetarianism Rises Dramatically in Italy

by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 09/16/2011 - 00:55

According to a new survey by Eurispes, 7 million Italians (a full 12% of the population) identify as vegetarians, up from just 1.5 million in 2000. Based on…

Ancient Sewer Reveals Roman Diet

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 06/15/2011 - 05:01

Long before scientific studies declared the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, ancient Romans dined on figs, sea urchins and dormice.The diet was…

Italian Women Among the Thinnest in Europe

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 03/31/2011 - 04:10

Women in Italy are breaking out their skinny jeans after being named some of the thinnest in Europe. Italian ladies came in second, only behind an even leaner…