Pure Mediterranean Diet.

Google "Mediterranean diet" and you'll quickly learn that it is one of the healthiest ways of eating. Studies have shown that people in Greece, Italy and Spain generally lead long and healthy lives because their diets are loaded in:

  • dark leafy veggies
  • fresh fruit
  • high-fiber beans and lentils
  • grains
  • olive oil
  • omega-3-rich fish

In fact, eating a traditional Mediterranean-style diet is associated with a 25 percent reduced risk of death from heart disease and cancer, according to Harvard University research. And people lose more weight and feel more satisfied on this type of diet, which is rich in healthy fats, than on a traditional low-fat diet, another Harvard study suggests.

Pure Mediterranean Recipes.

But to gain all these health benefits, you have to eat like the Greeks. Swap your butter or margarine with extra virgin olive oil. And pour it on - don't be scared to use olive oil! Eat small plates, or "meze", of fresh seafood, beans, eggplants, olives and nuts, and you'll be surprised how quickly you fill up.

We know it's hard to find the kind of honest and healthy Greek food. Here are some of our favorite traditional Greek recipes:

Make sure to check this site often as we'll regularly give you simple yet sophisticated ideas for your Kaldí olive oils and tomato sauces.