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Health & Fitness

23. Yoga is a form of mind-body exercise 24. Italian cuisine has been praised for its health
that has gained popularity as a therapy to benefits due to its focus on fresh ingredients
maintain wellness and alleviate various and simple yet flavorful preparations. The
health problems and ailments. ---- Research Mediterranean diet, of which Italian cuisine is
suggests that practicing yoga can create a a major contributor, has been shown to have
greater sense of well-being, increase feelings a range of health benefits, such as reducing
of relaxation, improve self-confidence and the risk of heart disease, stroke, and some
body image, enhance efficiency, promote types of cancer. Italian dishes often include
better interpersonal relationships, increase plenty of vegetables, legumes, whole grains,
attentiveness, decrease irritability, and and lean proteins, while limiting processed
encourage an optimistic outlook on life. In foods, red meat, and added sugars. Olive
this way, yoga offers a holistic approach to oil, a staple in Italian cooking, is rich in
healthcare that can improve both physical and monounsaturated fats and has been linked to
mental health. improved heart health. ---- Additionally, the
emphasis on communal dining and savoring
A) While yoga originated in ancient India, it has meals slowly can contribute to a more mindful
now become a popular form of exercise and and enjoyable eating experience, leading to
relaxation worldwide.
improved overall well-being.
B) There are many different types of yoga, from
A) Italian cuisine is known for its regional
gentle, restorative practices to more vigorous
diversity, with each region boasting its own
and challenging styles.
distinct culinary traditions and specialties.
C) It can be used as a complementary or
B) Italian cuisine is also rich in antioxidants,
alternative method to medical therapy in the
vitamins, and minerals, which support a
treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, and OGM Öğretim Programları ve Ders Kitapları Daire Başkanlığı
healthy immune system and overall wellness.
other mood disorders.
C) Italian cuisine also includes a wide range of
D) Regular yoga practice can improve flexibility,
delicious seafood dishes, thanks to Italy’s long
balance, and strength while reducing stress
coastline and proximity to the Mediterranean
and anxiety.
Sea.
E) Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced
D) Pasta is a staple of Italian cuisine and is
practitioner, there are many different types of
typically made from durum wheat flour and
yoga classes and styles available to suit your
depending on the serving size and type of
needs and preferences.
pasta, calorie content can vary.
E) The Italian tradition of aperitivo, where drinks
and small bites are enjoyed before dinner, is a
beloved cultural ritual.

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