When Oldways created the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid with the Harvard School of Public Health in 1993, olive oil was an exotic product, sold mainly in small ethnic shops. Our challenge to bring olive oil and the Mediterranean Diet to American consumers was magnified by the fact that our governments…
Since February is American Heart Month, what better way to celebrate than with the Mediterranean Diet-the #1 best heart-healthy diet, according to the 2021 US News and World Report rankings! The Mediterranean Diet reflects a way of eating that is traditional to the countries that surround the…
Place the watermelon in a colander to drain excess liquid. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Place the watermelon in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over the watermelon and toss gently to coat. Pour the crumbled feta into the salad…
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend it until smooth. Pour it over salad and enjoy!
As the celebration continues in honor of Whole Grains Month we thought it would be a wonderful time to have a Q&A with a great friend of Oldways and the Whole Grains Council who also happens to have a long time love affair with whole grains. Our friend Maria Speck is a food journalist and…
Even though, in this unusual year, you are probably not hosting holiday parties or large family gatherings, there is every reason to treat yourself to mouth-watering Mediterranean appetizers and drinks during the holiday season (or any season, for that matter!) These words all sound alike.…
Prepare the fish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Tear a 12”x12” square of aluminum foil. Place filets in foil and season with lemon pepper on both sides. Drizzle with olive oil and place lemon slices on top. Wrap the foil tightly and place the packet on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until…
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta and salt. Cook pasta, stirring often, until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of the salted cooking water, then drain pasta. Do not rinse. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat, then add 2/3 of the garlic and…
From common foods like leafy greens, radishes, and sweet potatoes, to less familiar ingredients like cassava, plantains, and okra, the African heritage diet is full of unique and diverse flavors. For this Ask the Experts blog post, we invited a panel to select their favorite recipes that feature…
Soak the chickpeas for 6 hours and boil with the bay leaf until they become soft, then drain. Preheat the grill to 350ºF. Wrap the garlic clove in aluminum foil and grill it for 20 minutes. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 400ºF. Peel off the loose, papery layers of the garlic and cut about a…
Helping Families and Their Children Go Med! Jill Castle, MS, RD, LDN Jill is a child nutrition expert with over 20 years experience, and shares her expertise through writing, speaking, and consulting. She is the creator of Just The Right Byte, a child nutrition and family blog. Her goal is to…
As Naomi Duguid and Jeffrey Alford wrote in their award-winning book, Flatbreads and Flavors, “Flatbreads are the world’s oldest breads. People have been making them for well more than six thousand years. And over that time, the tradition of making flatbreads has not been confined to…
