Stephanie Dedalus

Dr Aseem Malhotra is undoubtedly an eminent cardiologist, but he’s got the Pioppi diet wrong. People in Pioppi have always lived on white flour, pasta and bread. Also recommended foods such as salmon and avocado are, until very recently, unknown in Pioppi. Avocado and salmon are not part of any Mediterranean diet. However, he recommends a stress free lifestyle, home grown vegetables, a good sense of community and supportive personal relationships, all of which can be found in Pioppi and many parts of Southern Italy.