The Science Behind Greek Food

The Mediterranean region is made up of different countries, each with their own culinary differences. Despite this, there are key aspects of the Mediterranean diet that transcend all borders.

"As a rule, the Mediterranean diet is plant-based, high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, and unprocessed grains while low in meat and meat products (only a few times per month), and a reduced consumption of dairy products. These ingredients are bound together by olive oil, essential when it comes to defining the basics of the Mediterranean diet."

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