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May 17, 2021
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The Best Travel-Savvy Tips for Low-Stress Travel Adventures

The world is opening up again, and so are opportunities to travel! Whether you’re planning a family vacation, solo exploration, or joining a group...
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May 13, 2021
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Nuts: Beyond Toppings and Desserts

Since the Mediterranean Diet came to more prominence after the introduction of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid in 1993 and the many subsequent...
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May 04, 2021
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Springtime in the Mediterranean

A spring market in Puglia Springtime in the Mediterranean is heavenly. It makes us think of bright red poppies against stone walls and the iconic...
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April 26, 2021
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A Culinary Journey with Michael Twitty from West & Central Africa to the American South

At Oldways, we explore African Heritage Diets through the lens of four major regions of the African Diaspora: Africa (especially West and Central...
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April 19, 2021
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Legumes Front and Center

As part of their work that led to the Seven Countries Study and more common knowledge about the Mediterranean Diet , Ancel and Margaret Keys observed...
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April 08, 2021
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Free Virtual Zoom Backgrounds for Travel Lovers

Add a little pizazz to your Zoom calls! Share your love of food, culture, and beautiful travel destinations by using a Zoom background inspired by...
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April 07, 2021
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Mediterranean Celebratory Dishes

No matter the date, no matter the traditions and beliefs, no matter the country, each of these holy holidays comes with its own traditional...
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March 22, 2021
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Mediterranean Cheese Boards

From Portugal to the Eastern Mediterranean, cheese is central to the cuisines of Mediterranean countries. However, not everyone in the region eats...
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March 16, 2021
Dr. Akua Woolbright

Using Culture to Inform Nutrition Programming: An Interview with Dr. Akua Woolbright

With a PhD in Nutritional Science and an MA in Sociology, Akua Woolbright has been a healer and a strong ambassador for community health elevation...
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March 08, 2021
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month Mediterranean Style

Every March is National Nutrition Month, a time to think about celebrating, developing or recommitting to healthy eating habits. This year, the...
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February 22, 2021
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Staying Warm with Mediterranean Soups

In 1993 Oldways created the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid — in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health— as a healthier alternative to the...
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February 19, 2021
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African Heritage and Health in the Nutrition Research Community: An Interview with Dr. Allan J. Johnson

African Americans are disproportionately affected by several chronic diseases, highlighting the need for more inclusive dietary research and...
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