My Greek Table

My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas, season 5, is all about “The Flavors of Longevity” — unveiling a most delicious quest for a Longer Life! This season, the series carries “The Flavors of Longevity” theme and dives into the heart of the Mediterranean Diet and the secrets of living well from Greece’s legendary Blue Zone island and my familial home, Ikaria. I cook up vibrant, healthful, mostly plant-based recipes, investigate ancient and modern longevity science, and welcome renowned guests, including Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Valter Longo, and Dr. William Li, for timely conversations on how what we eat can help us live longer, fuller lives.

You are all invited into Greek kitchens, lush gardens, and communal tables for 13 compelling new episodes. I am excited to embark on a flavorful journey through foods and traditions that promise healt and happiness, with a special spotlight on my ancestral home of Ikaria—a Blue Zone where living past 100 is not uncommon.

Exploring Timely Themes
Season 5 of My Greek Table addresses one of today’s most urgent topics: how to eat for longevity. Episode highlights include “Let Food Be Thy Medicine,” celebrating ancient and contemporary wisdom about healthful ingredients; “Greens Rule the Day” with lessons from my 96-year-old fellow villager; “Plant-Based in Ancient Greece” exploring the Pythagorean diet; “Mushrooms for Our Minds, with a renowned physician, “Beans, the #1 Longevity Ingredient”;
“Olive Oil & Longevity” with Harvard research insights; “Phyllo for Healthy Fun”; and “Sustainable Feasts” for the planet and palate. Each episode features mouthwatering, accessible recipes and warm storytelling that bridges science with the daily pleasures of eating together.

Stellar Guests
This season’s conversations are led by a stellar lineup of experts and visionaries:
• Dr. Andrew Weil discusses mushrooms and mind health.
• Dr. Valter Longo shares fasting research and advice.
• Dr. William Li explains the science of “food as medicine.”
• Dr. Walter Willett explores Harvard’s latest olive oil research.
• Dr. Antonia Trichopoulou spotlights the Mediterranean Diet’s global impact.
• Professor John Wilkins delves into ancient Greek food history.
• Dr. Esther Sternberg shares insights on meal sharing and
wellbeing.
• Dr. Theoklis Zaoutis, fellow Ikarian and former Chief Medical
Officer of Greece’s CDC expounds on the importance of gut health.
• Notable Greek chefs and tradition bearers bring the series to life.

Season 5 of My Greek Table premieres in October 2025 nationwide. Join me and my esteemed guests as we uncover the delicious, healthful secrets of the Mediterranean—one inviting, longevity-inspired recipe at a time.