The present study was aimed to review the scientific evidences that the traditional nutrition of Bulgarians during the centuries could be considered as a dietary pattern with functional characteristics. Historical sources indicated that the diet of our ancestors was low processed, rich in dietary fibers, polyphenols and many other functional components. Traditional foods and beverages containing probiotics were identified as traditional functional foods. Based on the concept of functional foods we concluded that the traditional diet of Bulgarians could be considered as a healthy nutritional pattern.
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