Mediterranean Diet and Mental Health: 10 Proven Ways to Boost Your Wellbeing Discover the powerful connection between the Mediterranean diet and mental health. Explore 10 evidence-backed ways this wholesome diet can enhance your wellbeing. Start your journey to a healthier mind today! Today is World Mental Health Day and is marked every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health around the world. We know that mental health is as a significant part of health and wellness in...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
October 2023 Newsletter Thassos Island Happy October and Happy Fall! I hope you are looking forward to the new season as much as I am! As the days get shorter and the air gets crisper, there's no denying that fall is finally here! Fall is pure magic, and there are so many things I adore about this inviting season. Warm Beverages For starters we will start drinking more and more warm beverages. And by that I don’t mean hot chocolate or sugar laden coffee drinks, but all the wonderful herbal...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Master the Mediterranean Lifestyle and Live Longer: 7 Essential Steps to Follow Now Recent research has shown that following a Mediterranean lifestyle (not only a Mediterranean diet) can lead to a longer and healthier life. Isn’t that what we all want? At its core, the Mediterranean lifestyle isn't just about what you eat; it's about how you live. The study found that people who paid attention to things like their diet, eating habits, and social connections had a better shot at a longer,...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Mediterranean Diet Offers Benefits to Cancer Survivors New research shows that following a Mediterranean may protect from cancer but also protect cancer survivors. Science is continuously advancing at preventing and treating cancer. This means more people are surviving cancer. However, how can cancer survivors live better lives? That’s where our choices, like the food we eat, come into play. We often look at diet only in terms of cancer prevention, but what about after cancer? READ MORE! You...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Traditional Greek Tomato and Feta Toast This delicious Mediterranean snack made with perfectly toasted crusty bread, topped with ripe summer tomato, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with crumbled tangy feta cheese is perfect for any time of the day. Spanish have pan con tomato and here in Greece we have dakos (from the island of Crete) and riganatha a dish common on the Ionian coast of Greece. This type of preparation is common all over the Mediterranean as a way to never throw away...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
August 2023 Newsletter Happy August! I hope you're enjoying your summer! As I've mentioned before, summer, especially August, can make us feel sluggish and tired. Maybe it's the heat or the anticipation of vacation, but it is there. Nutrition, once again can save the day. What we eat and drink can play a significant role in how energetic we feel. The Mediterranean diet offers plenty of foods to boost our energy during the last month of summer. Energy Boosting Mediterranean Meals Here are some...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
July 2023 Newsletter Happy July! I honestly cannot believe how quickly time has flown by! Has July snuck up on you as well? We are in summer break mode here in Greece. Even though I'm not technically on vacation, when July arrives, I tend to act like I am. View from Couleur Locale in Athens One of the things I enjoy doing is visiting downtown Athens and being among the tourists. Of course, no visit to Athens is complete without a view of the Acropolis. So, I'll head over to one of the many...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
5 Reasons Cooking with Olive Oil is Better Than Drinking It Extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest and most important ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet, but drinking it is not the best or the healthiest way to consume it. Should You Drink Olive Oil? The answer is NO. Ever since celebrities started sharing with us their latest habit of drinking olive oil first thing in the morning, everyone including media, olive oil companies, even serious trade associations are touting the...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
June 2023 Newsletter Hi there! Hope you are having a good June so far. The beginning of summer is a great time to lighten up your food and drink. With so much yummy produce available, it’s so easy to eat healthy and seasonal. And it is the perfect time to take advantage of all the benefits the Mediterranean diet has to offer. We all know that this way of eating and living can help you look and feel better! What better time than summer, to embrace the Mediterranean diet. Here are 5 practical...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read