Mediterranean

Fiber is crucial for gut health, but most Americans don’t eat enough.Those who follow the Mediterranean Diet, packed with veggies and beans, eat twice as much fiber.Christina Soteriou’s tips for adding fiber to dishes include using blended beans.Eating a diet packed with fiber is second nature to Christina Soteriou, a…

Protein is beneficial because it helps us feel full and build and maintain muscle mass.A chef who grew up on the Mediterranean diet shared how she adds protein to her meals.Christina Soteriou’s tricks include sprinkling nutritional yeast on dishes.As a vegan of 13 years, Christina Soteriou, a chef and recipe…

Eating a variety of fiber-filled foods is linked to better gut health.Christina Soteriou, a Greek-Cypriot chef, uses a wide range of plants in her recipes for gut health.She shared three plant-based recipes that will help you eat more veggies, fruits, and legumes.For Christina Soteriou, a plant-based chef who grew up…

I’ve followed the Mediterranean diet for over 20 years while living in Crete, Greece.  I eat some things in moderation, but I don’t cut out certain food groups and snacks.  Olive oil and lemons are Mediterranean-diet staples that I like to embrace. The Mediterranean diet is suspected to have started in…

Growing evidence has linked alcohol to a higher risk of cancer. Can it be part of a healthy diet?The Mediterranean diet and Blue Zones diet, linked to longevity, both include wine in moderation.Wine’s role in a healthy diet may be related to factors like stress relief and social connection.Doctors, including…