Adherence to the mediterranean diet in pregnancy and its benefits on maternal-fetal health

Written By Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano

A Zaragoza-Martí, N Ruiz-Ródenas, I Herranz-Chofre, M Sánchez-SanSegundo…

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022•frontiersin.org

Front. Nutr., 31 March 2022
Sec. Nutritional Epidemiology
Volume 9 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.813942

Published: 31 March 2022

Introduction

Pregnancy is a transcendent period for the mother and the fetus, characterized by an increase on energy requirements. Mediterranean diet (MD) is considered a healthy eating pattern that can provide the nutritional requirements of pregnancy and protect from the development of obstetric pathologies.

Objective

To know the relationship between adherence to the MD and its maternal-fetal benefits.

Methodology

A systematic review was conducted by identifying articles in the PubMed and Cochrane databases. The publication date of the studies was between 2010 and 2020, and the inclusion criteria established were that the articles were written in English and Spanish and were accessible in full text. Studies concerning assisted reproduction, gene modulation, conference abstracts, systematic reviews, and pilot studies were excluded.

Results

Finally, a total of 14 studies were included in the review. The association between the MD and the reduction of some pathologies of pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, overweight or obesity, sleep quality, complications of childbirth, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and alterations in fetal growth was demonstrated, as well as perinatal problems, including birth weight, prematurity, gastroschisis, and other childhood problems.

Conclusion

The MD is an optimal diet to consume during pregnancy. Read more

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Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano

Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano is a Certified Executive Chef, clinical culinary innovator, and the founder of Meals For Longevity™ (MFL). Operating out of the Sarasota, Florida area, Chef Giuseppe has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between gourmet culinary arts and evidence-based clinical nutrition.

He is the architect of the MFL Program Framework™ and the proprietary Dual-Track Nutritional System, which allows clients to seamlessly navigate between the authentic Modern Mediterranean Path and a high-protein New American 2025 (DGA) Upgrade, known as The Metabolic Switch™.

Chef Giuseppe’s protocols are meticulously engineered to combat cardio-metabolic diseases sustainably. His culinary frameworks are strictly aligned with the highest global nutritional standards, including the MedDiet 4.0 updates, LARN 2014/2024 guidelines, and the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Through his 28-Day Transformation program and clinical recipe development, he empowers individuals to achieve sustainable weight management, cellular health, and long-term metabolic vitality without sacrificing the joy of eating.

https://www.chefgiuseppeurbano.com
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