Fruits and Vegetables

Due to its mild Mediterranean climate, Greece has some of the most delicious vegetables in the world. What’s more, the…

Seasonality, Dietary Diversity and the Mediterranean Diet

Η εποχικότητα και η θρεπτική ποικιλία αποτελούν θεμελιώδη στοιχεία της παραδοσιακής ελληνικής Μεσογειακής διατροφής. Στο παρελθόν, οι περιορισμένες τεχνικές συντήρησης…

HONEY

Beekeeping and Greek honey hold a significant place in Greece’s agricultural production and economy. Beekeeping has a long-standing tradition in…

OLIVE OIL

If there is one product that is intrinsically linked to Greece, it is olive oil. It is undeniably the cornerstone…

Legumes in the Mediterranean Diet

Legumes are plants and plant seeds in the family Fabaceae, which includes beans, lentils, chickpeas and broad beans. Legumes are…

Nutritional Value of Tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the most characteristic and popular vegetables in the Mediterranean diet. Their flavour and aroma star in…

Nutritional Value of Grapes

Grapes, the fruit of the grapevine, play an important role in the Greek Mediterranean diet. In fact, the grapes and…

Main Features of the Mediterranean Diet

The common dietary characteristics shared by the people of the Mediterranean countries are: Last but not least, the Mediterranean diet…