Historically, people around the Mediterranean Sea typically ate just 2–3 times a day, a pattern similar to contemporary intermittent fasting. This eating pattern remains prevalent among modern populations in the region.
Sweet corn is enjoyed in a variety of modern Mediterranean dishes, even if it is not a traditional local crop.
People used to eat wild carrots for thousands of years, but after the 10th century AD people around the Mediterranean Sea started eating cultivated carrots.
Although squash wasn’t a traditional food of ancient civilizations around the Mediterranean Sea, it fits perfectly into this diet plan, as it’s packed with fiber, … Read more
The PB&J sandwich doesn’t have a direct ancestor in traditional Mediterranean cuisine. However, Ancient Greeks ate nuts, honey, fruits & bread
Honey is the only sweetener that has been traditionally used in the Mediterranean diet for centuries due to its many phenolic compounds!
