The Key Ingredients in Spanakopita
What is Spanakopita Spanakopita is a beloved Greek savory pastry that features a delicious filling of spinach, onions, leeks, dill, and, often, feta cheese (technically this would be called spanakotyropita in Greek), all wrapped in flaky layers of phyllo dough. This iconic Greek dish is a staple in Greek cuisine and has become a popular […]
Mediterranean Diet for Mother’s Day Brunch
Think Mediterranean Diet, Green and Greek for Mother’s Day Brunch! It’s Mediterranean Diet Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and healthy Mother’s Day brunch? This year, why not treat mom to a spread of vibrant, flavorful dishes that showcase the best of the Mediterranean diet? Celebrate Mediterranean Diet Month with […]
Healthy Mediterranean Recipes with Phyllo Dough: 5 Delicious Recipes for a Wholesome Lifestyle
Phyllo dough is made from just a few simple ingredients: flour, water, and a touch of olive oil or vinegar. The dough is rolled out incredibly thin, resulting in layers of paper-thin pastry that bake up light, flaky, and golden brown.
How healthy is spanakopita? Spanakopita for a Healthy Diet.
Spanakopita, the iconic Greek spinach pie wrapped in flaky phyllo pastry, often gets a bad rap for being rich and indulgent. However, beneath its golden exterior lies a treasure trove of nutritional value that falls perfectly within the principles of the Mediterranean diet. Let’s delve into the health benefits of its key ingredients and why spanakopita deserves a place in your Greek recipe rotation.
What To Eat with Spanakopita?
Have you ever wondered how to make a meal of spanakopita? What to eat with spanakopita can be a challenge – but if you look into the rich repertoire of Greek recipes, it’s easy to find the perfect pairing, blending beautifully with the spinach, cheese, and flaky phyllo. Even those who know nothing about Greek […]
Tarama & Taramosalata – The Greek Fish Roe & Dip
Tarama, fish roe, is a staple of Greek Orthodox Lent, and, admittedly, one of the most delicious Greek dips. Indeed, the foods of Lent are often among the most flavorful and nutritious in all of Greek cooking. While the absence of meat and dairy might seem limiting to some, Greek Lenten cuisine is anything but […]
Blue Zone Breakfast Ideas: From Fruit to Nuts
Blue Zone breakfasts are a big deal, but a typical Blue Zone breakfast, Ikaria included, is about quality over quantity. Healthy choices and local foods rule the table, but regardless of where you live it’s easy to adapt a Blue Zone Mediterranean diet breakfast mentality and choose the right foods to jumpstart your day.
Delicious and Healthy Ikaria Diet Recipes to Nourish Your Body
Discover the secrets of the Ikaria Diet, a unique and health-focused approach to nutrition inspired by the residents of Ikaria Island! And in particular, learn more about the Green Mediterranean diet: this amplifies the basic principles of our eating habits and traditions on my island of Ikaria, entirely cutting out red and processed meats. It […]
Ikaria Diet Breakfast Options: Start Your Day Right with Delicious and Nutritious
What is the typical Ikaria diet breakfast and how can you adapt it to your lifestyle regardless of where you live? Typical Ikaria diet breakfast options will help you start your day right with easy choices that are delicious and nutritious. In the Blue Zone Greek island of Ikaria, breakfast tends to be light but […]
The Ikaria Diet Pantry: Add Beans & Legumes to Your Life!
The Ikaria Diet Pantry: Adapted from my latest book, The Ikaria Way, St. Martin’s Press, March 2024. Beans and legumes are among the most important ingredients to have on hand if you want to build an Ikaria diet pantry. The Ikaria diet pantry is something you can create no matter where you are because beans […]
Cracking The Code – Ikaria Longevity Secrets Revealed
When it comes to the secrets of longevity, Ikaria has become a living laboratory for studying the factors that contribute to a long and healthy life.
Unveiling the Ancient Secrets of Longevity on the Greek Island of Ikaria
I am so happy to be able to call Ikaria home, at least for part of the year, when I run my classes and enjoy the summer, because on this remote Greek island, a remarkable phenomenon has captured the attention of researchers and health enthusiasts alike. Known as one of the world’s six Blue Zones […]