A recent study showed that a modified Mediterranean Diet was as effective or more effective in healing reflux then protein pump inhibitors (prilosec, nexium, prevacid, etc.)
All Recipes or Posts by Bill Bradley, R.D.
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Apple, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
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I love salads that are a meal in themselves. This Mediterranean Diet twist on a Waldorf salad fits the bill wonderfully. Nutritionally, it has it all: Fruits and vegetables (including...
Pan-Fried Scallops with Hand-Chopped Pesto
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10 Minutes
Pan-Fried Scallops with Hand-Chopped Pesto is my favorite Mediterranean Diet recipe creation of the summer. It is a decadent mix of seafood, fresh basil, garlic, parmesan cheese and a lot...
Falafel (Chickpea Patties with Sesame, Cilantro and Parsley) – Egypt
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20 Minutes
I have been looking for the perfect Falafel recipe for about ten years now. There have been some horrible failures and some pretty good successes. I finally have found the...
Mango Strawberry Smoothie with Greek Yogurt (Greek island of Yum)
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I love the fact that this sweet, thick, fruity shake is also an anti-inflammatory packed with anti-oxidants and all the nutrients you need for a filling, nutritious breakfast. It is...
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Why the Mediterranean Diet: My Story
The Mediterranean Diet has drastically changed my life over the last 14 years.
I was brought up during the crazy dieting of the 70’s by a Mom who was constantly trying anything to lose weight and feel better. From Weight Watchers to Overeaters Anonymous to the cabbage soup diet to dangerous hypodermic needles shot directly into her kidneys, my Mom tried it all.
Mediterranean Diet May Decrease Risk of Dementia by 35%
A recent study showed that people who followed the Mediterranean Diet were up to 35% less likely to develop dementia.
Spice up your Meal (and Night) with Aphrodisiacs
Many Mediterranean Diet recipes are aphrodisiacs. What exactly is an aphrodisiac? Simply put, it is a food or substance that increases sexual desire or excitement. Do you ever feel frisky after drinking a glass of champagne? That is an example of consuming an aphrodisiac. There are many juicy and delicious foods, drinks and spices with […]
Foods of Crete Cook Book
Do you want to eat like the
healthiest people in the world?
In the 1960’s, the Greek island of Crete had the highest longevity rates in the world, the men lived to be the same age as the women and researchers could only find one man on the island who had heart disease.
In our cookbook, Foods of Crete: Traditional Recipes from the Healthiest People in the World you will find over 110 delectable recipes by Koula Barydakis, a chef and cooking teacher from the island and a guide to eating the Mediterranean diet by Bill Bradley, Registered Dietician.
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Delicious and buttery, this is the oil that can be used for all your cooking needs including sauces, dressings, soups, bread dipping and even baking! Makes everything taste better!
