Cretan diet
The Cretan diet is world-famous and, according to many, miraculous. It is the basis of Mediterranean cuisine in general. Geography, climate, history and culture all come together to create one of the healthiest foods in the world.
Cuisine that will not only help you get rid of excess fat, but also help you in the war against aging, prolong life and supply you with a whole palette of nutrients.
If you are looking for the ideal diet to help you get the perfect figure, but also to avoid the modern diseases that plague western society, the Cretan diet is the best choice.
How to follow the popular Cretan diet?
– Use olive oil as the main fat, whether for salads, dressings or even frying. Cut out any other fats you add to your daily menu.
– Drink a glass of wine with dinner. Don’t overdo it!
– As part of the Cretan diet, you should stop consuming sugar products in your daily life. Treat yourself to dessert only if you have an occasion! For an everyday dessert, use fruit.
– The basis of your diet must be foods of plant origin – fruits, vegetables, legumes, olives, mushrooms, cereals;
– Eat a small amount of cheese and yogurt every day;
– Bet mainly on the fish. You can eat poultry once or twice a week. Eat an average of about 4 eggs per week.
Imagine a diet where you can eat bread and olive oil at will.
Usually, meat and meat products play a very small role in the Cretan diet. When meat is consumed, it is usually roasted and garnished with lots of vegetables.
Main foods are legumes, vegetables and fruits. Fruits play a huge role here on the island of Crete and you could say they literally grow on trees.
If you have traveled around the island you may have noticed that fruit can be picked from the trees at any time of the year. From November to April, for example, the trees around the Greek island are laden with tangerines, oranges, grapefruits and lemons. From March to May you can pick medlars.
In June and July the markets around the island are overflowing with watermelons, melons, peaches, apricots and other delicious delights, and in August the vineyards are overflowing with grapes. In September and October is the season of pomegranates and figs.
In addition to all this, large quantities of apples, pears, nectarines, plums and others are consumed.
It is also important to add that if you have decided to stick to the Cretan diet it is good to prefer seasonal fruits over others, as they are always fresher and more nutritious.
Olives
The most important product in the Cretan diet are olives. Whether you eat olives or consume olive oil or olive pate, they are present on the table every day and with almost every dish. They are rich in monounsaturated fats and are not filling.
