Olive oil – why raw?

By Dietitian – Nutritionist Stavris Mylona Olive oil – why raw? The Mediterranean diet has been at the center of scientific studies for several years because of its enormous health benefits. For example, it has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, as well…

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Mediterranean diet and Arthritis

By Dietitian – Nutritionist Anna Matsagoura Mediterranean diet and Arthritis The relationship between diet and health has been established since ancient times. Hippocrates with the well-known phrase “Let your medicine become your food and your food to be your medicine” states this truth in a sentence. The Mediterranean Diet (MD) has been proven to be…

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Cretanthos Olive Park – Olive oil tasting

Cretanthos Olive Park – Olive oil tasting Here, in the land of our ancestors, in Angeliana, Mylopotamos, a small village in Rethymno, Crete, we created a place that can offer you unique experiences and introduce you to the secrets of olive oil, olive culture and Cretan culture. Here, in nature, surrounded by olive groves embraced…

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Heart patients and the olive oil in their diet

Heart patients and the olive oil in their diet Cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, can be prevented in largely with a healthy lifestyle. The current recommendations underline the importance of dietary standards including healthy sources dietary fats, such as those high in unsaturated fats and low in saturated fat. The cardioprotective properties…

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