{"id":11604,"date":"2026-06-14T14:47:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T12:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/?p=11604"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:47:56","slug":"master-class-on-nutrition-and-the-mediterranean-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/en\/master-class-on-nutrition-and-the-mediterranean-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Class on Nutrition and the Mediterranean Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Professor Maria P\u00e9rez Bosch delivered a Master Class on Nutrition and the Mediterranean Diet organized by the Torribera Mediterranean Center (TMC), with the participation of Alfonso J. Fernandez. The event brought together master&#8217;s students from Pace University (New York), fostering an enriching international academic exchange and encouraging discussion on current challenges in nutrition science.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11597 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-tudents-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-tudents-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-tudents-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-tudents-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-tudents-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-tudents.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The session explored the scientific foundations of the Mediterranean diet and its role in promoting health and well-being. Particular attention was given to the importance of olive oil and phenolic compounds as key components of this dietary pattern. The role of olive oil as a healthier alternative to other fats and vegetable oils was also highlighted, both for raw consumption and for a wide range of cooking applications.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-11588 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-4-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"391\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-4-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-4-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-4-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/polyphenolresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-20.01.10-4.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alfonso J. Fernandez contributed a practical perspective through an olive oil tasting session, helping participants identify the sensory characteristics and distinctive nuances of different olive oils.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professor Maria P\u00e9rez Bosch delivered a Master Class on Nutrition and the Mediterranean Diet, with the participation of Alfonso J. 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