Mediterranean Diet
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Historian Plutarch One of the First Vegetarians
Plutarch could be considered one of the first outspoken vegetarians in the West, as he believed that it is "immoral" to eat animal flesh.
Europe
Italy to Ban Lab-Grown Meat to Protect Food Heritage
Italy's government, with a conservative stance, has supported a law that could prohibit the manufacturing of laboratory-generated meat and other artificial edibles. This move aims to safeguard Italian food culture. In the event that this proposal becomes law, anyone...
Food
Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Lowers Complications
The health advantages of the Mediterranean diet have been well known. One interesting finding by a group of researchers is that it may reduce the risks of difficulties during pregnancy.
Researchers analyzed the food information of 7,798 "racially, ethnically, and...
Greece
Ten Greek Superfoods You Need In Your Diet
Greek cuisine is full of nutrient-rich superfoods.
Greece
Greece’s Amazing Summer Fruits That You Must Try
When it comes to fruit, Greece has among the best fruit anywhere on the globe with an assortment of fresh fruits that is second to none, particularly during the summer.
Fruit, full of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, not only helps...
Food
How to Live More Than a Century: Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet
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Many scientific studies have provided evidence of olive oil’s health benefits and its central role in the Mediterranean diet.
Greece
Study Finds Greek Kalamata Olives Help Reduce Bad Cholesterol
A study conducted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens found that Kalamata olives help reduce bad cholesterol and improve the overall health of people who include them in their diets.
Olives are well-known for their benefits when eaten...
Food
Horta: The Benefits of Greece’s Magical Greens
Everyone who has a friend or relative from Greece, has heard of the word ''horta.'' Literally translating into English as the humble ''weed,'
Cyprus
Feta vs. Halloumi: Battle of the Greek Cheeses
Halloumi and Feta may just be the most iconic food products from their respective countries of origin, Cyprus and Greece.