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The benefits of red wine in moderation is well documented, and the Cretan diet embraces the benefits wholeheartedly! At least one, (but more often two!), glasses of wine will accompany the meal.
Most researchers agreed that there is something in the wine that offers protection, and, even the highly cautious federal dietary guidelines say that moderate consumption of red wine can be beneficial.
Red wine may help prevent blood clots and reduce the blood vessel damage caused by fat deposits. Indeed, studies showed that people from the Mediterranean region who regularly drank red wine have lower risks of heart disease.
Ingredients (4 persons)
- 6 medium zucchinis
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 medium onions
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of grated cheese (parmesan)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of flour
Boil zucchinis, onions and potatoes; then strain off excess liquid. Squeeze with a fork or use a food processor. Mix with the eggs and salt. Shape into 2 inches balls, dredge them with flour and deep fry in olive oil until browned. Serve immediately.
Olive oil is a natural juice which preserves all the properties of the olive fruit. It is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is – freshly pressed from the fruit.
Cretans consume three times more fat than Americans! The difference is that Cretan consumes only olive oil as principal fat, a substantial amount of which is neither boiled nor fried.
Unlike other oils, extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids which are resistant to oxidation. Olive oil is packed with anti-oxidative agents, which bond with toxic free radicals creating a natural defense against different kinds of cancer. It’s time for you to replace all other types of cooking oils by Olive oil!
Olive oil benefits:
- It prevents the development of bile stones
- It relieves the persons suffering from diabetes
- It protects the skin from the solar radiation
- It has a beneficial influence on the development of the human skeleton
- It prolongs the youthfulness of the human constitution
- It prevents the emergence of cardiovascular diseases and of many forms of cancer.
- Contrary to other vegetable oils, olive-oil is rich in monosaturated fatty acids which are resistant to oxidation and diminish the amount of LDL cholesterol without affecting the HDL cholesterol. This last one is a protection against atherosclerosis
For centuries, the nutritional, cosmetic and medicinal benefits of olive oil have been recognized by the people of the Mediterranean. Olive oil was used to maintain skin and muscle suppleness, heal abrasions, and soothe the burning and drying effects of sun and water. Olive oil was administered both internally, and externally – for health and beauty.
Since olive oil is not tortured during extraction, these substances are left unspoiled, making the olive oil very stable even when frying.
Olive oil is very well tolerated by the stomach. In fact, its protective function has a beneficial effect on gastritis and ulcers. It activates the secretion of pancreatic hormones and bile much more naturally than prescribed drugs. Consequently, it lowers the gallstone formation. Its excellent digestibility promotes the overall absorption of nutrients, especially vitamins and mineral salts. It has a positive effect on constipation.
Olive oil provides a great source of oleates for the bones. Promoting bone mineralisation, it is excellent for infants and the elderly who have bone calcification problems. It also has beneficial effects on brain and nervous system development as well as on overall growth. It shields the body against infection and helps in the healing of tissues, internal and external.
Olive oil is the perfect oil for all ages. It is a precious gift Greek land has to offer to the world!
The Greek olive oil is the basis of the Mediterranean Diet as it is considered to be the healthiest product of the Mother Nature.
Greece produces more than 430,000 tons of olive oil annually, and more than 75% of that is Extra virgin olive oil, which is the best type of olive oil.
The Greek olive oil is exported throughout the world.
Ingredients (4 persons)
- 3 tomatoes
- 3 eggplants
- 1 onion
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- 1 soup spoon of chopped parsley
- 1 soup spoon of chopped dill
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup of olive oil
Cut the eggplants in half, drain them and put them in a baking pan. Chop the tomatoes and onions and mix them with the dill, parsley, salt, pepper and oil. Spread the mixture over the eggplants. Add a cup of water and bake for 30 minutes.
Western food habits are a concern over the growing obesity levels in Europe, North America, and the so called developed countries.
Discovering the ideal diet is becoming more and more important for people who want to ameliorate health and lose weight.
Luckily, there is a diet that is healthy, natural, delicious and has proven to prolong life!
It is said that Crete offers a nutritionist’s dream diet, not only because it is a delicious choice, but also because research conducted on an international scale has proved that the people of Crete have the lowest coronary heart disease and cancer in the world due to their lifestyle and traditional diet. Their cuisine remained unchanged over the centuries is one of their secrets to longevity.
What do Cretans eat? Since antiquity, Cretans eat anything that their rich soil produces. The main staples of the diet are fruit, beans, pulses and vegetables.
When you adopt the Cretan diet, the basic rules to follow are to consume:
- lots of fresh fruits as typical daily dessert,
- extra-virgin olive oil as principal fat,
- breads, grains, dry beans, nuts, and seeds,
- olive oil
Crete is a big producer of olives. That’s why Cretans consume a lot of olive oil, only pure olive oil is used in all preparations as principal fat, even to make sweets/cakes with natural sweeteners, honey and grape-juice syrup. You’ll be surprised how the olive oil keeps the cake super moist and gives it a tasty flavor.
In this beautiful island, inhabitants use plenty of herbs and aromatic plants to add flavour to their meals. Salads are also a large part of their diet, always dressed with olive oil.
Cretans eat about three times more bread than the average American eats, but it is all made from whole grains, loaded with fiber.
Moderate amounts of red meat, fish and poultry are consumed weekly by Cretans. Wine is an indispensable accompaniment to their meals, one or two cups per day .
Simplicity is a major feature of the Cretan Diet. Cretan dishes are made simply and quickly with no fancy cream and few spices. In the Cretan diet there’s no difficult combinations or strange exotic ingredients.
Like most of you I am a big eater. I love food and I enjoy it very much. But, what are my food preferences? Like many people out there I prefer junk food : cakes, chocolate, sugar, and all the industrialized food that is killing us “petit a petit”!
Lets face it, we only have one body and if we don’t take care of it ourselves, who’s gonna do it?
And I am not talking about overweight for instance and all the diseases that come with it. I am just talking about healthy food and what we humans are supposed to eat to live healthy and old.
What food gives our bodies the necessary nutrients and fuel to keep us in a good mood and shape?
That’s why I tried so many diets in my life; diets that do not work or that keep me hungry, tired and angry until I discovered the Cretan diet.
Cretan diet is The Diet! It is the food habit that our ancestors used to have, simple and delicious; it is what we humans are supposed to consume at all times.
How this new era of industrialized food started? Are we doing any good to our civilization or are we just shortening more and more our lifetime? I believe that if we keep our current food habits, we are going to annihilate the human race.
What is worse is that these food habits are inherited from generation to generation and it becomes worse and worse.
But, “la vie est belle” and we are smarter than that! Let’s think, take arms on the matter, and do what we have to do.
Let’s learn and live the way we should. Let’s eat healthier to live longer and enjoy life!
Rich in Omega 3 and other essential nutrients, the Cretan diet has been proved to be the healthiest diet in the world.
People who live on this small island in the Mediterranean sea have less chance of dying from diseases. It’s scientifically proven, if you eat like Cretans you will live longer.
There are tons of diets out there, some very beneficial for your health, but they are often difficult to apply or expensive. That’s another one benefit of the Cretan diet, it is very simple to follow and very cheap.
A typical Cretan dish costs less than $2 and will give you all the essential nutrients for your body’s balance and will take no more than 30 minutes to prepare. And of course, it’s delicious!
Since years I have been looking for a diet that works, is easy and doesn’t cost a harm. I tried dozens of diets, none of them have been as beneficial as the Creatan one.
Follow me along and I will show you the secret of living longer and feel better thanks to the Cretan diet.
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