Learning about the Mediterranean Diet
How the Greek Diet and Lifestyle Changed My Life
Some two and a half years ago, I visited a small Greek island near the west coast of Turkey. From my apartment balcony, I could hear the bleat of goats on the hill below, and could see a brilliant blue sea in the foreground. My husband and two teenage children were many thousands of miles away in Melbourne, Australia. I was on the island of Ikaria, which has been dubbed ‘the island where people forget to die’. It is one of five Blue Zones destinations across the world where residents live long and healthy lives. I had just turned 47 and in that moment, I felt great in my body, in my mind, and in my spirit.
How to Get Your Spouse to Eat Like You
To start off, I am very aware that this post [...]
Maple Syrup vs Sugar
The general argument by some is that all sugar is sugar. That reminds me of when people used to say that all fat is fat and it was all bad (boy has that changed!). The truth is is that maple syrup has some qualities that are vastly different than sugar.
Health Benefits of Coffee (Mediterranean Diet)
This diet originates from the Mediterranean basin, which used to [...]
7 Mediterranean Fall Recipes
Fall is a wonderful time to eat the Mediterranean Diet. Here are 7 of our favorite Mediterranean Fall Recipes.
7 Day Mediterranean Diet Menu for Busy People
Have you wanted to try the Mediterranean Diet but haven't found the time to begin? I get it, it's hard to start something new, especially a new way of eating. There can be a lot of planning, time spent prepping and then more time cooking. You may have also heard that the Mediterranean Diet is the number one best ranked diet it the world, that it is super delicious and darn it, you really want to try it. This is why I have created this Mediterranean Diet Menu for Busy People.
Eight Healing Herbs of Summer, How to Use Them, Health Benefits
Herbs are an extremely important part of the Mediterranean Diet. In Greece, herbs grow wild pretty much everywhere. Hiking in the mountains, the smell of the wild herbs is almost intoxicating. When you see how many wild herbs there are, it’s not a surprise that the people from this area of the world have been using herbs in their cooking for thousands of years. Besides growing wild, people in the Mediterranean have potted herbs in their house and balconies.
What to Serve with Lamb Chops
Lamb chops, when done right, are so amazingly tender and flavorful that whether they are baked or grilled don't need a lot of complex recipes to accompany them. What to serve with lamb chops? Simplicity is the key so as to not to take anything away from the chops.
7 Mediterranean Crockpot Recipes
Do you have a Crockpot or slow cooker? These 7 Mediterranean Crockpot recipes are great for busy people who want a delicious homemade meal after a long day! If you spend a little time the night before prepping the ingredients, you'll be ready to throw a meal together quickly that will stew all day while you're at work! There's nothing better than coming home to a house that smells of a homecooked meal. You can guarantee that your slow cooker is going to cook everything all the way through and develop some serious depth of flavor in the process.
7 Mediterranean Healthy Gluten Free Recipes
Not being able to eat gluten can be frustrating, but there are so many delicious healthy gluten-free recipes that will make eating a gluten-free Mediterranean diet much smoother.
How to Stock your Mediterranean Pantry
Learn how to stock your Mediterranean pantry! Download this PDF of Mediterranean pantry staples to use as a resource! If you're trying to eat the Mediterranean diet, stocking your pantry with the right ingredients will make following the diet so much easier! For the busy person, you don't want to have to search for these ingredients in the grocery store every time you make a new Mediterranean diet recipe.
Ultimate Guide to Eating the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet has been in the news a lot in the past few years. It has been voted the #1 diet by U.S. News & World Report. Not only was it voted the top overall diet, it was also rated the best healthy eating diet, the easiest diet to follow, the best diet for diabetes, the best heart-healthy diet, and the best plant-based diet. I would also add that, in my humble opinion, it is the best tasting diet out there. But what is the Mediterranean Diet?