Italy: Health and nutrition experts advise on post-summer transitions

As the summer season ends in Italy, experts are highlighting the importance of transitioning back to daily routines with a focus on nutrition and preventative healthcare.

Nutritionist Gian Luca Farina, collaborating with Deliveroo, advises against extreme dietary restrictions often triggered by post-holiday weight fluctuations. He suggests that instead of sudden fasting or cutting carbohydrates, individuals should focus on variety and alternating different types of cuisine to manage the transition with minimal stress.

In Genoa, the return to work and school is being framed as an opportunity to prioritize health. Given the city's hilly terrain and significant elderly population, experts recommend using the month of September to schedule medical check-ups and preventative visits that may have been postponed during the summer. Digital tools like Elty are noted for helping residents coordinate appointments with private medical centers more efficiently.