The monks of Mount Athos observe a monastic diet that serves their austere way of life and is based on…
Tag: Health
HONEY
Beekeeping and Greek honey hold a significant place in Greece’s agricultural production and economy. Beekeeping has a long-standing tradition in…
Meat
Greek livestock farming and the role of meat in Greek cuisine are deeply intertwined with the country’s history, culture and…
WINE – DISTILLED SPIRITS
Viticulture in Greece dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE, with archaeological evidence of winemaking in Mycenaean times. However, the…
SWEETS
A lavish lunch under a plane tree in a Greek village, followed by a small plate of spoon sweet accompanied…
OLIVE OIL
If there is one product that is intrinsically linked to Greece, it is olive oil. It is undeniably the cornerstone…
SALTED AND CURED SEAFOOD
In Greece, the treasures of the sea have always been an important part of the local diet. Over time, Greeks…
SEAFOOD
The sea has always played an important role in the daily lives of Greeks, serving as a cornerstone of the…
Nutritional Value of Sardines
The sardine is one of the most common species of fish in the Greek Mediterranean diet. Sardines are oily fish…
Nutritional Value of Saffron
Saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world, is derived from the flower of the saffron plant (Crocus…