With 2016 looming on the horizon, New Year’s Resolutions are on many people’s minds. Below, we share what we plan to do differently in the new year and how we will incorporate the nutrition knowledge from different Oldways programs into our daily lives. From exploring different…
Although culturally diverse in their recipes, flavors and ingredients, nearly all traditional diets from around the world are centered on a foundation of heart-healthy ingredients and habits. February is heart health month and it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on habits that are…
October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month, and we are very excited to celebrate here at Oldways. Of course, that doesnt mean you have to become a vegetarian to participate, although you are encouraged to make veggies the center of your plate with a slight reduction in meat consumption. We…
When it’s hot, there’s nothing easier to serve or more satisfying than a great summer salad. The Mediterranean is a perfect inspiration for creating a salad that is also beautiful and incredibly healthy. For our roundup of Summer Mediterranean Salads, we looked to friends in…
Vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, keto, paleo…With all these different philosophies of eating, knowing how and what to eat may seem increasingly confusing. However, the Mediterranean Diet is not difficult to adopt; in fact, it’s not so much a diet per se, but a lifestyle that you can…
In the 1980s, fat came under fire. Low-fat and fat-free products subsequently became all the craze. In recent years, however, nutrition experts have come to largely agree that dietary fat has a place at the kitchen table. People in Mediterranean countries already knew this, as their traditional…
Pour the water into a medium cooking pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, add the frozen beans, and cook, covered, for 6 minutes, until firm but tender. Remove from the heat, drain and divide beans equally among four soup bowls. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over the beans in each…
From time to time we invite friends to join us at the Oldways Table to share their knowledge, insights and recipes with our readers. This week we are so excited to have The Nutrition Twins, Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames, join us. These New York-based registered dieticians assist…
Olive Oil: The Heart of the Mediterranean Diet Jacqueline B. Marcus, MS, RD, LD, CNS, FADA Jacqueline is President of Jacqueline B. Marcus & Associates, Food & Nutrition Consulting, in Highland Park, Illinois. She focuses her work on healthy eating and flavor enhancement, emphasizing the…
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to directions, drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil or butter. When the olive oil or butter is bubbling, add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Add Parmigiano Reggiano, salt…
In a small bowl, mix the orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Whisk in the olive oil a few drops at a time, until the dressing is creamy and emulsified. To serve, drizzle the dressing over your choice of mixed fresh fruit, and try garnishing with fresh mint leaves.
