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Greek Professor Invents Food that Could Fight Malnutrition

The Greek patent bread-cake "Feedback" can help in the world's malnutrition problem, according to inventor Dimitris Kouretas, professor at the University of Thessaly. The creators of Feedback claim that one slice contains all the nutrients and calories the human body...

Greece Among Top 20 in Nutrition

Experts of the global organization Oxfam America, rank Greece among the 20 best countries in the world to eat. According to the latest report published by the group working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice, Greece ranks...

Nutritional Habits in Ancient Greece

A recent survey has shown that Greece is among the top 20 countries in the field of nutrition as the contemporary Greek cuisine combines many flavors and benefits health. But what were the nutritional habits in ancient Greece? The Ancient...

145,000 Greek Students Facing Malnutrition

Students in nearly one thousand schools in Greece (975 up to now) are affected by the phenomenon of malnutrition. Some schools are applying for food assistance. This means that approximately 145,000 students are faced daily with the risk of malnutrition....

Greek Nutrition Competition Ecotrophelia 2014

The Greek Food Industry Association (SEVT) publishes the competition Ecotrophelia 2014 for ecological and innovative nutrition products. The competition, which is held as part of the action of the Greek technological platform “Food for Life” and the European project...

16 Million to Healthy Nutrition Program in Greek Schools

About 50,000 school students from areas that have been hit by the crisis will join the Food Aid and Promotion of a Healthy Nutrition Program which is being mounted by the Institute of Preventive Medicine Environmental and Occupational Health,...

Greek Way of Nutrition Promoted

Deputy Minister of Health, Fotini Skopouli and Tourism Minister Olga Kefaloyianni met to discus ways to push Greek food as a way to attract visitors and showcase one of the country's greatest products. They talked about devising a strategy which...

People in World’s ‘Blue Zones’ Live Longer – Their Diet Could Hold the Key to Why

Centenarians living in the world’s ‘blue zones’ such as the Greek island of Icaria share a surprising number of similarities when it comes to their usual diet.  By Justin Roberts, Joseph Lillis & Mark Cortnage Ageing is an inevitable part of...

Greece’s Healthy Trahana Soup Will Warm You Up this Winter

Trachanas is a staple Greek recipe ready in minutes, filling, and full of vitamins. However, the process of making it actually takes months.

Grevena, the Mushroom Capital of Greece

For decades, a unique form of 'hunt' has been taking place on the slopes surrounding[...]

Greece’s Rovies Food Festival Guests Captivated by Sustainable Cuisine

Dozens of local and international visitors traveled to northern Evia, central Greece, to attend the first Rovies Food Festival.

The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food

Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true.

Unique Greek Liqueurs Perfect for Autumn

Greece is not only known for its cuisine, but also for its unique traditional liqueurs. Many of the favorites, surprisingly enough, are derived from ingredients that have amazing health benefits as well. Let's look at some unique selections that...

Why Greek Honey Is the Best in the World: A Beekeeper Explains

For thousands of years, Greek honey has been collected for its delicious, sweet taste and healing, nutritious properties.

The Mystery of Longevity on Ikaria Island, Greece

Ikaria, a beautiful island located in the eastern Aegean, may look similar to any other Greek islands, but there is one vital difference.