Learning about the Mediterranean Diet
Romantic Mediterranean Valentine’s Day Recipes
There isn't much that is more satisfying than making a romantic meal for your loved one, especially when it really comes from your heart. I invite you this valentine's day to forget about the commercialism and really delve into what about your loved one makes your heart leap. Spend some time thinking about what would make them happy and do it for them!
Traditional Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan
Try our traditional Mediterranean Diet meal plan that will show you foods that the people of the Mediterranean ACTUALLY eat. These recipes are very traditional foods from their respective countries and are eaten from childhood.
How to Eat the Real Mediterranean Diet
My first trip to Crete, the Greek island considered to be one of the healthiest places in the world, was the beginning of my education about the true Mediterranean Diet. This island has some of the highest longevity rates in the world and the men here live to be the same age as the women. As a matter of fact, when the first researchers went to Crete in the 1950's they could only find one man on the island with any kind of heart disease.
21 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes
The most asked question about the Mediterranean Diet is: "What do they eat for Breakfast?". It's easy to see why there is confusion. I probably have over 100 different cookbooks from all over the Mediterranean and rarely is there a section on breakfast. If you look on-line you will often find "Mediterranean Breakfasts", but they are often far from what is actually eaten there. Here are 7 of our favorite traditional Mediterranean breakfasts.
Gluten Free Italian Recipes
When I first informed my friends and family that I would be studying abroad in Italy for a month to study the Mediterranean Diet, their initial response was, “What are you going to eat?” They all know I have been gluten-free (GF) for a year and while they were excited for my opportunity, it was clear that images of pizza, pasta, and grains were flying through their heads.
Is the Mediterranean Diet an Acid Reflux Diet?
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.)
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 Lower 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 [...]
Food To Nourish Your Body And Soul
Take care of yourself and flourish by incorporating some of the most nourishing, nutrient-dense foods in your diet. Many of these foods are packed with cancer-preventing antioxidants and heart healthy fats, proving that comfort foods can be good for you!
How to Lose Weight on The Mediterranean Diet
I lost 40 pounds eating the Mediterranean Diet. Here are some of my secrets to losing weight and still eating amazing, delicious food!
The Power of Olive Oil. Benefits, Myths, and French Fries
In this podcast, we interview Dr. Artemis Morris, a naturopathic physician about the health benefits and myths of olive oil. One of the myths of olive oil is that you cannot use it for frying or deep-frying, because of its low smoking point.