In the countries surrounding the Mediterranean, family dinners and large gatherings often consist of an assortment of small plate dishes-known as mezze-including any number of dips and spreads. You could travel around the Mediterranean and readily subsist solely on dips and spreads, which can be…
The heart and soul of the Mediterranean Diet is whole plant foods, that is, an assortment of splendid, seasonal fruits and vegetables alongside pulses, grains, herbs and spices, nuts and seeds, and olives, and olive oil. With such rich and flavorful plant foods at the ready, it may come as no…
This six-week bilingual (English-Spanish) cooking and nutrition curriculum highlights the vibrant plant-based food traditions from Mexico, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid graphic is striking; the lush food illustrations provide wonderful inspiration for healthy and delicious Mediterranean dishes and meals. While youve certainly noticed the illustrations, have you also paid attention to the advice next to each part of the pyramid Of…
Every I’ve years the U.S. government comes out with new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Leading up to the process, a Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) of a dozen or so appointed nutrition experts labors for two years to review the latest nutrition studies and come up with…
In this Instagram Live broadcast, Sharon Palmer, RD, the Plant Powered Dietitian, answers frequently asked questions about plant based eating, including sustainability, tips for beginners, and how to encourage picky eaters to try plant based foods.
Vegetables are an essential element of Mediterranean cooking, and form the foundation of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. Whether you’ve planted a vegetable garden or are strolling through your local farmer’s market, you’ll be pleasantly overwhelmed by the colorful assortment of…
The Mediterranean Diet goes hand-in-hand with the plant-based diet. In this Instagram Live interview, Ellen Kanner, the Soulful Vegan, discusses some of her favorite vegan Mediterranean foods, and shows off a 100% plant-based tapas plate.
Kristina DeMuth is a dietitian with a mission. She has been a volunteer in Haiti for a little over two years with an organization called Healing Haiti. For the past eight months, Kristina has been living in Haiti part-time working, teaching, and educating the local community about…
