An April 2021 study by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona said,

"At a time when lockdown due to the pandemic has revived family meals, this study indicates one of the possible positive aspects of the situation that we have had to confront", 

"A healthy diet is not just what we eat but also how we eat it”

"The Mediterranean diet is much more than a list of foods. It is a cultural model which includes how these foods are selected, produced, processed and consumed.”

"It is easier when children are small, but in adolescence there is a disconnect between you and them and, thanks to these conversations, you can gain a little insight into their world", 

"Just as we recommend 5 fruit and veg a day, we could also propose at least one family meal a day".