Mediterranean Night

February 18, 2016 at 5:56 PM | Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

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Eating in the Mediterranean style is a healthy choice.

The Mediterranean people use olive oil in almost everything they eat. So, what is healthy about olive oil? Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia found that oleocanthal, a compound in olive oil, may reduce inflammation, which could help prevent conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s and autoimmune diseases, as well as certain cancers.

The traditional Mediterranean diet utilizes lots of fish and vegetables and very little meat. Whole grain foods like bread, pasta, potatoes, polenta, rice and couscous are also a key part of the diet. Fruit is “what’s for dessert” in the Mediterranean and other important staples include nuts, legumes, yogurt and small amounts of wine.

Here are a few recipes to give you a taste of the Mediterranean.

Spinach Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen spinach, defrosted overnight in the refrigerator, drained and squeezed dry
• 1 tablespoon…

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