Olive Oil, Lemons, and Sunshine–The Greek Diet

On a typical Wednesday morning, the Voula, Athens farmers market—agora—is alive and hopping. Shiny black olives, brilliant yellow lemons, red tomatoes, green beans, and multi-colored bell peppers are patiently waiting in their baskets for buyers to take them home. The weather is warm and the food is deliciously fresh. But you don’t have to travel to Greece to enjoy the goodness of the Mediterranean diet—you can make it happen in your own back yard!

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Olive Oil and Lemons Recipes

Bright and light recipes for the summer: Greek Salads and Lemon Fish.

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Fun, Festive, and In Fine Fettle

With food temptations everywhere, how can we enjoy a well-balanced holiday season with healthy comfort food and stress-free family gatherings?  Take a deep breath in and… cue the cabbage!

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The Anti-Cancer Mob: Cruciferous Vegetables

Known for releasing a less-than-desirable odor when cooked, these little stinkers make up for it in healthy nutrients. Cruciferous vegetables are not only the most powerful anti-cancer foods in existence, but they are also the most nutrient-dense of all vegetables.

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Kale and Spinach Recipes

Although I’m not generally a fan of kale (and I’m still looking for a good recipe for kale chips), I am a fan of spinach. I selected two recipes that sound good to me: Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup and Saag Paneer.

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