In our quest for immortality the Sardinians have taken a huge step forward with their longevity soup, the famous Sardinian minestrone.
I’ve written about Mediterranean cuisine and the Mediterranean diet before. But it’s worth writing about again because it’s so delicious and so good for you! Cardiologists recommend a Mediterranean diet with its healthy fats, lean proteins and whole grains for weight control and a healthy heart. If there is one word that most defines the cuisines of the Mediterranean, it’s VEGETABLES! Sure, there’s plenty of meat, chicken, seafood and fruit, but the basis is an abundance of vegetables and creative ways to enjoy them. When describing a Mediterranean diet, we’re talking about the cuisines of Southern Europe—France, Spain, Italy, Greece, […]
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13 Blue Zone Recipes For Health & Longevity on Elizabeth Rider - Modern Healthy Living Blue Zone recipes are exploding onto the wellness scene for their simple ingredients and longevity-boosting properties. Here are 7 yummy dishes to try.
Mediterranean Chickpea Stew with Spinach & Feta - all made in one pan in under 20 minutes! Sautéed red onion and garlic with Mediterranean spices stewed with chopped tomatoes, chickpeas and spinach. | Gluten Free + Vegetarian
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Sardinian Diet – Six Secrets for longevity; Sardinia, an island off the coast of Italy, is one of the blue zones hot spots where Sardinians reside, a group of the longest lived people on the planet.Look closely and you may find a woman standing over a simmering pot of minestrone, a family recipe passed down for generations. In the flavorful broth you’ll find a mixture of beans, whole grains, such as barley, herbs, and veggies such as tomatoes, onions, garlic, zucchini and thyme. Though there are
In this healthy dinner recipe, chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes and packaged gnocchi are all roasted on the same sheet pan for a complete meal that couldn't be easier to make.
There are five places on earth where the highest percentage of people who live to be 100, happily and healthily! These have been named as the Blue Zones. These five places share commonalities and eat predominantly plant based diets. Ikaria is one of these five places. Here are 5 simple rules: 1. Eat more greens Head to the farmers market, or better start growing your own vegetables at home. Nothing can beat seasonal produce. Simply buying more greens at the supermarket is a step in the right
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Start this 7-Day Mediterranean diet meal plan to eat better, healthier and tastier food. This healthy plan includes Mediterranean recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and a grocery list!
The world’s healthiest diet, the Mediterranean Diet & Lifestyle increases not only longevity but also a better quality of life at more advanced ages.
When I asked Dr. Antonia Trichopoulou, a Mediterranean diet expert, how I could get the small American city of Albert Lea, Minnesota—famous for meatpacking—to eat more vegetables, I knew I had come to the right person. We were sitting at Thea’s Guesthouse, in front of one of her amazing spreads of Ikarian cuisine. Dr. Trichopoulou paused for a moment and then gestured to the food and said, “Feed them.” I had my marching orders, so I searched for a recipe that people would like. Several months later, I invited the entire city of Albert Lea to dinner. More than 2,200 people showed up as chefs demonstrated how to make this Ikarian stew in two enormous boiling cauldrons. For these people, vegetables were typically the orange flecks you see in Hamburger Helper. I was nervous to serve them a 100 percent plant-based meal. Less than an hour later, the two pots were completely empty and the city had taken its first step to changing its diet for the better. After just one year, participants added an estimated 2.9 years to their average life span, while health care claims for city workers dropped 49 percent. This city experiment was the pilot for what is now Blue Zones Project, which has expanded to 47 communities across the United States. Here’s the exact recipe, which also happens to be one of our reader favorites.
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A fragrant and spicy tomato-cream bath gives humble chickpeas a taste of the good life in this weeknight dinner recipe. The prosciutto doesn't hurt, either.
Enjoy these easy-to-make and incredibly nourishing vegan Mediterranean recipes. Explore this cuisine by indulging in moussaka, baklava, fattoush salad, shakshuka, pesto pizza, and more!
This creamy red lentil soup, prepared Greek-style, will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Red lentils, combined with onions, garlic, and sweet carrots in a tomato-based broth. Infused with cumin, oregano, and rosemary. Finished with a bright splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley. Keep it vegan, or add a sprinkle of salty feta, if you like.
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Like Sardinia’s sourdough bread, Ikaria’s signature loaf harnesses the digestive power of wild yeast to break up simple sugars, eliminate much gluten, and produce a bread that will make your entire me...
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