Back in January I decided to get serious about my eating habits and focus on healthy choices. I put myself on the Mediterranean Diet and went from a high of 209 pounds on New Year’s Eve, to a very comfortable … Continue reading
Category Archives: The Mediterranean Diet
It seems recently that among health circles Italian food has gotten a bad rep. Many people feel that the carbohydrates in pasta are a big factor with weight gain and should be avoided. However, this idea that pasta will … Continue reading
Let’s face it, I could come up with 50 reasons why August gets a bad rap. Kids hate it because it marks the end of summer. Teachers hate it because they have to go back to work. Parents hate it … Continue reading
Every summer we vacation with family on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and go crazy over the fresh fruit, especially peaches, that are available. Just before setting out this year, my wife found a great salad recipe that … Continue reading
I’m sure many of you are reading this and saying, “What is Farro and can I really find 5 recipes that make a great meal using the grain.” Well trust me, there are many uses for this product, but the … Continue reading
Nothing speaks to the Mediterranean lifestyle experience more than a glass of fine Italian wine. In fact the Mayo Clinic suggests a glass or two of red wine daily is actually good for your heart and encourages its use. Problem … Continue reading
When I had my shop we served a number of soups every day, even in the summer, when we oftentimes conjured up a cold soup recipe. Our head chef Eric, really was a soup genius and this one, reminiscent of … Continue reading
We talk a lot here about the health benefits of eating foods associated with the Mediterranean type diet, but today we will shift our focus to foods we need to avoid. Below is my list of the top 6 … Continue reading
While scanning the web I came across a great video describing the health benefits associated with the Mediterranean Diet. What I like most about this video is the importance given to adding a glass or two of red wine … Continue reading
In my latest eBook, “The Mediterranean Diet – Gracie’s Guide to Healthy Meals,” I shared a few recipes using Quinoa, a food source you need to add to your diet. Quinoa is considered a super food and helps increase … Continue reading