Why I Love Mediterranean Eating Gloria Tsang, RD Gloria is an accomplished nutrition expert, committed to helping people lead healthier lifestyles through nutrition education and awareness. Gloria does not preach the ABCs of Nutrition, because she believes that in order for nutrition to have a…
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the couscous in a bowl and pour in enough hot water or hot vegetable or chicken stock just to cover by half a thumbnail. Set aside to absorb the liquid. Arrange the peppers, tomatoes, and mushroom caps on a lightly oiled baking sheet, drizzle with olive…
Why I Love the Mediterranean Diet Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN Toby is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in clinical nutrition and dietetics from New York University. She is the founder of Toby Amidor Nutrition where she provides nutrition consulting services for various…
Keep things simple in the kitchen this summer with healthy one-dish Mediterranean meals. Aside from a knife and cutting board, you only need one dish or pot to make them! There are plenty of traditional examples of these kinds of dishes in the Mediterranean, from paella to pasta. It’s no…
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the squash on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Roast until tender and lightly browned, about 20-25 minutes. At the same time, heat the remaining olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and garlic…
Prepare the Cilantro Gremolata: Stir the cilantro, garlic and lemon zest together in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Prepare Pea Purée: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups/1 liter of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the peas. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender.…
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the ground lamb and spices and ¼ teaspoon of the salt and cook until lamb is browned and cooked through, using a spatula to break apart the…
A delicious pasta lunch we enjoyed this week on our culinary tour to Naples & Amal! Its no secret here at Oldways that we love pasta. Its a pillar of traditional cuisines including the Mediterranean Diet, its a sustainable ingredient, it keeps you full and helps you maintain a healthy…
May is Mediterranean Diet Month and, along with all of us here at Oldways, supermarket dietitians around the country have been celebrating this healthy way of living during the past few weeks. And whats not to celebrate The Mediterranean Diet is oh so delicious and good for you, too. At…
Dice one avocado and set aside. Mash the remaining avocado, garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt, and mix together until smooth. (The mixture can also be pureed in a blender or food processor.) Gently stir the diced avocado into the hummus mixture. …
This blog was originally published on US News & World Reports Eat + Run blog. See the original post here. In the 1950s and 60s, when Americans were first embarking on a decades-long, love-hate relationship with highly processed convenience foods, Mediterranean villages (like those in Greece…
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium pot, bring sorghum and 3 cups of water to a boil. Simmer for 50-60 minutes, or until tender. Drain. While sorghum is cooking, add tomatoes, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to a large oven-safe dish. Roast for 25 minutes. Prepare a baking…
