Monthly Archives: January 2008

The consequences of not following the Mediterranean Diet

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

If your diet is not balanced as the Mediterranean Diet, you may have a lot of problems. Supposing that you get the same or less amount of calories than you spend, the most important are: a) If your diet is … Continue reading →

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Oldways Preservation Mediterranean Diet Pyramid Marks 15th Anniversary on January 23, 2008

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

“Fifteen years ago American food shoppers didn’t have the option of aisles brimming with olive oil, hummus, fresh olive bars and ready-to-eat, authentic pasta dishes. The appearance in American grocery stores of these healthier food choices can be credited to … Continue reading →

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An example of Mediterranean Diet Cuisine: TARAMOSALATA

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

INGREDIENTS (TO SERVE 6-8) 6-7 Slices of dried bread without the crust (200 g) 200 g Tarama (preserved fish roe) 2 table spoons Onion very finely chopped 3/2 cup Fine olive oil or corn oil 1/3 cup Lemon juice 3 … Continue reading →

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Ferran Adria (Ferrán Adrià) and the Mediterranean Diet

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

Ferran Adriá is the best chef in the World. His Restaurant, the Bulli has been the best in 2002, 2006 and 2007. A big part of his dishes are based on the Mediterranean Diet. “Ask Adrià and he will agree … Continue reading →

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Bread Dipping Dish: Art for Mediterranean Diet

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

Cruets.com has announced the addition of a new bread dipping dish to their already impressive line of products. The dish was created in such a way that allows for a floral rosette design to appear when olive oil is added. … Continue reading →

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BACALAO AL PIL PIL (COD), an important dish of the Mediterranean Diet

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PORTIONS 800 gr. Cod (clean and salty) 5 dl. Olive oil 4 Units Clove of garlic 1 Units Piquant (peppers) 1 teaspoon Chopped parsley HOW TO PREPARE THE PIL PIL COD – Clean the cod and cut … Continue reading →

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BAKED IN SALT FISH, one of the healthiest dishes of the Mediterranean Diet

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PORTIONS 1 unit Gilt-head of 750-1000 gr. approximately 5 kg Cooking salt 12 units Potatoes 50 gr. each 1/2 l. Garlic and oil (sauce) – “all i oli” The gilt-head can be changed for a bass or … Continue reading →

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The garlic in the Mediterranean Diet. A remedy for gastric diseases

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

I have been more than twenty years using garlic to prevent stomach diseases. On 1980, when I lived in Africa, I had stomach and duodenums’ ulcers. One day, I tried garlic to cure an intestinal infection as I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Andaluz, the most popular Spanish starter (and one of the icons of the Mediterranean Diet): Andalusian Gazpacho

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PORTIONS 130 gr. Home made bread (from the day before) 80 gr. Green Pepper 100 gr. Cucumber 700 gr. Red tomato 2 units Cloves of garlic (medium size) 0,6 dl. Olive oil 0,3 dl. Vinegar 1 l. … Continue reading →

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Is wine, one of the components of the Mediterranean Diet, good for your heart?

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

Mediterranean Diet News In this category, we are going to save the interesting news about Mediterranean Diet. As the original page may disappear, we’ll keep them in “furl” http://www.furl.net/item/29964234/cached Wine is very important in Mediterranean Diet.

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A Mediterranean Diet recipe: VARIED FRIED FISH ANDALUSIAN STYLE

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PORTIONS 200 gr. Red mullet 200 gr. Fresh anchovies 100 gr. Small squid 240 gr. Hakes (60 gr. each) 240 gr. Plaice (60 gr. each) 200 gr. Horse mackerel 200 gr. Sardines 1,7 l. Virgin Olive Oil … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Diet Prevents Child’s Asthma and Allergy

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

Women on the Spanish island of Menorca who closely followed during pregnancy the diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and olive oil were less likely to have children with wheeze, atopy, or both than women who did … Continue reading →

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This is the type of fish you should eat. Pure Mediterranean Diet

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Alberto Roycor

Fish is a good source of protein and doesn’t have the high saturated fat that fatty meat products do. Fatty fish like sardines, anchovies, mackerel, lake trout, herring, albacore tuna and salmon are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty … Continue reading →

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