Info about the Greek Mediterranean diet

[dpappas87]

I love Greek food and I am trying to stay healthy and lose weight. So, I have been following a healthy lifestyle and trying to adopt the Mediterranean diet. I noticed that some Greek foods are kind of meat oriented, but I have realized that a lot of these foods aren't eaten every day. So, I have been researching. Here are some resources I found:

Greek Mediterranean Diet - Food and Gastronomy

The Mediterranean diets: What is so special about the diet of Greece? The scientific evidence - PubMed

The term "Mediterranean diet," implying that all Mediterranean people have the same diet, is a misnomer. The countries around the Mediterranean basin have different diets, religions and cultures. Their diets differ in the amount of total fat, olive oil, type of meat and wine intake; milk vs...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

I would love to find some other resources. Share them if you know them!

 

[The Greek Vibe]

There are plenty of non-meat items in the Greek diet - that's what makes it so healthy. You could also read this by an expert.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

You guys both shared some excellent resources! I agree, part of what makes Greek cuisine so healthy is all the delicious vegetable dishes. When I go to Greece I am amazed by how fresh everything seems to be.