Explore the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and lifestyle advice - Irini Savva
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The recipe below is a variation of the traditional beef bolognese, with added vegetables which are finely chopped or grated and ideal for fussy eaters as the eggplant melts and makes the most deliciously thick sauce . Serve this with pasta or zoodles of your choice.
Using grilled halloumi cheese in a salad is not only delicious and filling, but compliments a wide range of seasonal salad vegetables.
If you’re looking to add more plant based protein snacks into your diet, beans and legumes are not only tasty but also loaded with iron, B vitamins and soluble fiber.
These easy mini pancakes are a treat for the whole family. Serve with a variety of seasonal fresh fruits and honey or maple syrup for a healthy breakfast.
Dazzle your guests with an elegant and simple Greek mezze board, or follow our advice on how to prepare one for your next dinner party.
Quinoa is one of the staple carbohydrates in a “free-from” diet. On its own, it’s not the most interesting food to eat, its flavor sits somewhere between couscous and brown rice but when paired with other ingredients and whole foods, it makes a wonderful base for pilafs, a side dish for stews and roasts and an excellent ingredient in salads.
For chocolate lovers, the struggle between balancing your cravings for more versus what you really should eat can be a little frustrating. Since my boys discovered the enchanting world of chocolate, it’s been a constant challenge to try and make all things chocolate a little healthier.
Whole almonds, dried figs and a hint of sweet vanilla balance out the flavours in this easy and healthy granola recipe.
Baba Ganoush is a very popular Middle Eastern eggplant dip. Eggplants, or aubergines, are grown year round in the region and often used in the local cuisine.
Have you ever wondered what ingredients go into your condiments? A product like ketchup is so quick and easy to make, and yet we find it easier to reach for a bottle of the ready made stuff. I made a batch of this aromatic tomato ketchup this morning and you just can't compare store bought quality to the real thing.
A good seasonal fruit salad is the perfect end to a meal–sweet, crisp and refreshing with a tangy citrus dressing.
