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. Scientists who cooked a variety of vegetables by different methods and then measured the vegetables antioxidants and phenols (health-promoting…
Simon Poole is a man of many talents: doctor, author, broadcaster, noted speaker, olive oil entrepreneur, and passionate advocate of the Mediterranean Diet. Simon and I became friends in 2012 when he invited Dr. Antonia Trichopoulou and me to speak at a Mediterranean Diet Conference outside…
The Mediterranean Diet is largely based on nuts and seeds, whole grains, healthy fats, and an abundance of fruits and vegetables. Having said that, there is no need to deprive yourself of sweets if you embrace a Mediterranean lifestyle. In fact, you can follow this same principles when it comes to…
You may know fritters by any number of other names: croquettes, pancakes, latkes, keftedes, balls or tortillas, just to name a few. The preparation is universal, including in the Mediterranean. A fritter is a name applied to a variety of food that is battered and either pan-fried or deep-fried.…
From delicious avocado toast to olive oil roasted vegetables, it seems that the fat-phobia of previous decades has finally started to pass. Some have swung the pendulum a bit too far in the other direction, embracing rigorous ketogenic diets. A healthy Mediterranean Diet welcomes fats like…
It’s time to get thrifty! What can you make with chickpeas, olive oil, and a spice from your pantry? When grocery store shelves are limited and we rely on our pantry stock to make meals, we can turn to heritage diets for inspiration. For centuries, cooks around the world made delicious…
Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a large baking dish (large enough to hold 4 pieces of fish with space in between), drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Put the dish in the oven to heat the oil but don’t let it get to the smoking point (about 4 minutes). With a sharp utility […]
The holidays are a time when many people host gatherings with family and friends to celebrate, spend time together, and enjoy special dishes and cocktails. Though the main course may stay consistent each year-appetizers, drinks, and desserts are where you can get creative!…
Tomato products are affordable, easy to use, and delicious making it even easier to add colorful, health-protective fruit and vegetable servings to the diet. Plus, they are one of the true stars of the Mediterranean diet. Homegrown or sold at your local farmers market or grocery store, simply…
The holiday season is here, and it is time for celebration. With celebration, comes celebratory food, including a wide variety of delicious sweet treats. But this doesn’t mean you need to abandon your healthy lifestyle! You can keep up your tasty traditions and look for ways to add in…
