2007-10-08 12:07:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
The Mediterranean diet which is currently promoted as a model for 'good health' comes from the Greek island of Crete and Southern Italy. Since the 1980's, the foods and dietary patterns of Greece and Southern Italy have changed considerably with the increased use of meat, dairy products, polyunsaturated margarines and less olive oil, legumes and nuts.
Lots of citrus and fresh herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, mint...). Lots of dried fruit & nuts and also honey, figs, dates, yogurt, cheeses, grilled meats, fruits & veggies, wine, artisanal breads/pasta...
2007-10-08 12:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by Desi Chef 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I am Mediterranean, but our food is simply not just sooo nice but really healthy! Salad with olive oil and lemon with every meal, no more than three times a week meat, good wine, loads of fish on charcoal of the grill just with olive oil, lemon, salt and bit of oregano. So many recipies without meat!Thick nice yogourt with honey and nuts for desert, what can i say??Go on www.greekrecipies.gr
2007-10-10 05:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by constantina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link to a web site that can give you all the information you need regarding the Mediterranean Diet.
http://www.mediterraneandiet.gr/
2007-10-08 12:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by padua76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dates and olives are used a lot. Along with basmati rice.
2007-10-08 12:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Mizz Al-Abbady♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olive oil is compulsory
2007-10-08 12:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by toxic_rock_angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grape leaves and lamb are a plus.
2007-10-08 12:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
olive oil is the only oil that help the increase of good cholesterol and lower the bat colisterol
2007-10-09 03:01:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my favorite. When are you serving shall I come over for dinner?
2007-10-09 00:57:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋