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4 May 2015
IKARIA LONGEVITY TIP: THE HUMBLE ONION IS FILLED WITH GOOD NUTRITION There is almost no savory Greek dish, from starters to main courses, that don’t contain onions. One of the most basic ingredients in the Greek Diet, onions and all their relatives ( leeks , scallions, chives, ramps, and shallots among them) are also among the healthiest natural foods we can ...
1 December 2014
Let’s talk about tea and longevity. Not just any tea, but the wide array of herbal teas that Ikarians drink. “We drank herbal teas like sage and fliskouni (pennyroyal). Those were the ‘antibiotics’ of our time! Our mother would prepare sage tea, honey and a clove of garlic if we had a cold or the flu.” So says my friend, ...
1 December 2014
On Ikaria, the island of longevity, where people forget to die, figs play an important part in the local diet. They are one of nature’s late-summer, nutrition-packed gifts and, dried, are an important food in winter. For a few short weeks, we enjoy them fresh. One of my greatest childhood pleasures was to scurry about my Aunt Mary’s garden, twisting ...
3 November 2014
Diane’s latest book, IKARIA – LESSONS ON FOOD, LIFE AND LONGEVITY FROM THE GREEK ISLAND WHERE PEOPLE FORGET TO DIE (Rodale), will be on sale in bookstores around North America on October 14th. You can pre-order it here. AMAZON / B&N / INDIEBOOKS
26 April 2013
People from Ikaria, famed for their longevity, drink herbal infusions, one secret thought to help promote a long, healthy life.
12 March 2024
The concept of using ground nuts, especially walnuts, to help thicken a sauce is rooted in some of the regional Lenten traditions of Greece. It was a brilliant way for cooks to mimic the texture of, say, ground meat, during periods of fasting, and to provide important nutrition. (read more on Notes below)
4 March 2024
Discover the secrets of the Ikaria Diet, a unique and health-focused approach to nutrition inspired by the residents of Ikaria Island! And in particular, learn more about the Green Mediterranean diet: this amplifies the basic principles of our eating habits and traditions on my island of Ikaria, entirely cutting out red and processed meats. It means consuming more plant-based foods, ...
26 February 2024
What is the typical Ikaria diet breakfast and how can you adapt it to your lifestyle regardless of where you live? Typical Ikaria diet breakfast options will help you start your day right with easy choices that are delicious and nutritious. In the Blue Zone Greek island of Ikaria, breakfast tends to be light but nutritious. It is considered ...
6 February 2024
The Ikaria Diet Pantry: Adapted from my latest book, The Ikaria Way , St. Martin’s Press, March 2024. Beans and legumes are among the most important ingredients to have on hand if you want to build an Ikaria diet pantry. The Ikaria diet pantry is something you can create no matter where you are because beans and legumes are among the world’s most ...
19 December 2023
You’ve been cooking some great recipes this year – many of my household’s favorites made the cut, from classic Greek recipes, like grilled octopus and gigantes, to modern interpretations of famous Greek dishes, like vegan moussaka and whole roasted cauliflower. Scroll down for the 10 most popular Greek recipes from my site this year
