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Crete is the largest and most populated of the Greek Islands. Look on a map and you’ll find Crete at the southernmost point of the Greek archipelago,...
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The PREDIMED study, first published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2013, was a landmark clinical trial demonstrating the Mediterranean diet...
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We put a special spotlight on the Mediterranean Diet for International Mediterranean Diet Month , but we encourage everyone to appreciate its foods...
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At the peak of summer when the garden is in full bloom, there is no better way to celebrate the season than to incorporate your favorite summer...
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Nope, we’re not talking about the beautiful ceramics from Morocco or Vietri sul Mare. Today, we’re exploring the delicious Mediterranean foods served...
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Olive trees are among the oldest cultivated trees in history, supporting Mediterranean civilizations for at least 6,000 years. Though it’s speculated...
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This blog originally appeared on Cuisinicity and is a guest post from Dr. Catherine Katz. She and her husband, Dr. David Katz, joined forces with...
Nuts and Grains
In 2014, archaeologists at a site on the upper Jordan River in Israel discovered the remains of 55 species of 780,000 year-old edible plants,...
Benefits of the Mediterranean DIet
At Oldways, we have long been enamored with Mediterranean cuisine. In celebration of International Mediterranean Diet Month this May—and in...
Med Month 2018
Another year, another May: another International Mediterranean Diet Month! While we always love Med Month, this year is particularly special for us...
Olive oil
Research from Spain backs up what your taste buds have known all along: sautéing vegetables in a little olive oil is preferable to boiling them...
Coconut farm
The coconut is a fruit rich in history. Called the “tree of life” by many cultures, it has provided nutrition, hydration, and shelter for thousands...

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