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The Best Greek Superfoods: Part 1

From high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil to dried herbs and mastic gum, these pure products can give your health a boost. NATIVE SUPERFOODS Oregano adds the familiar fragrance to a Greek salad, but it also provides relief for a sore throat. Olive…
6 March, 2020

A Most Convenient Virus

I prefer to write on things I know about, but once in a while an opportunity presents itself for me to comment on some aspect of widespread mistrust and confusion while resting on a solid foundation of my professional curiosity. This is…
17 February, 2020

What is ketosis, and is it healthy?

Ketosis is a natural metabolic state.It involves the body producing ketone bodies out of fat, and using them for energy instead of carbs.You can get into ketosis by following a very low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet (1Trusted Source).In addition to fast weight loss,…
18 December, 2019

Greek Christmas Question: Melomakarona or Kourabiedes?

This is the eternal Christmas question Greeks are challenged with every year: the traditional to-die-for Greek sweets during the festive days: Melomakarona or Kourabiedes? Melomakarona are egg-shaped calorie-bombs. They are soft and soaked in syrup made of honey or sugar and water.…
18 December, 2019

What are Fats?

Photo credit to Trainer Academy Fats are an essential part of our diet and are important for good health. There are different types of fats, with some fats being healthier than others. To help make sure you stay healthy, it is important…
11 December, 2019

What are Carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. Though often maligned in trendy diets, carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups — are important to a healthy diet. “Carbohydrates are macronutrients, meaning they are…
5 December, 2019

What is Protein?

Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to building muscle mass. It is commonly found in animal products, though is also present in other sources, such as nuts and legumes.  There are three macronutrients: protein, fats and carbohydrates. Macronutrients provide calories, or…
27 November, 2019

8 rules we can learn from the Greek Diet and Lifestyle

The Greeks have given the world many gifts, ranging from politics to science as well as architecture. The Greeks have been drivers of so many important fields that are still so relevant today. While all of those things are wonderful in their…
16 November, 2019

Horta: The many benefits of these magical Greek greens

Everyone – absolutely everyone – who has a friend or relative from Greece, has heard of the word “horta”. Literally translating into English as the humble ”weed,” the meaning of the word horta in the modern Greek language encompasses every green that one…
2 October, 2019

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