A bottle of fresh olive oil and an amphora. Credit:Manfred Werner, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia CommonsBy Lisa Radinovsky, editor of Greek Liquid GoldMany scientific studies have provided evidence of olive oil’s health benefits and its central role in the Mediterranean diet. Registered dietitian and nutritionist Elena Paravantes is a strong advocate of this healthy oil and…
A nutritionist and registered dietitian with more than 20 years of experience, Elena Paravantes is known for her love of Mediterranean cuisine.
The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners is her new book aimed at presenting the foundations and the unpretentious nature of the region’s renowned eating regime.
It is not about complicated recipes and exotic ingredients. The backbone of my diet – and the Mediterranean diet – is seasonal local vegetables or beans and extra virgin olive oil.