60. The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners with Elena Paravantes RD

60. The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners with Elena Paravantes RD The Mediterranean Diet, one of the healthiest in the world, has the power to heal, energize and vitalize you.  Today, Elena Paravantes RD, makes it easy to begin the journey to cooking with the basics of this diet.   Elena Paravantes RD Today's Lexi:  Νηστεία — Nisteía (Fasting) In this episode:  The Mediterranean Diet is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest diets in the world.  Featuring a perfect balance of vegetables, grains, fruit, generous portions of olive oil, and occasional servings of meat and fish, the authentic Mediterranean diet is not only healthy, it’s delicious.  This diet is straightforward and easy to follow.  Ready to get started?  Meet Elena Paravantes, RD and clinical dietician joins Kefi L!fe from her lovely kitchen in Athens, Greece to get this exciting and fruitful cooking odyssey started.   In this episode Elena spotlights a day in the life of a Greek meal plan, including how her background prompted her study into dietetics. Discover the real value of olive oil and its part in the Mediterranean diet.   What are the three staple herbs and what are the rules to selecting the tastiest vegetables? Can frozen vegetables be good for you? How do you store vegetables and some tips on garlic and onions. Plus, everything about figs including a yummy recipe that taste like dessert. Go from hating to loving vegetables with cooking tips, olive oil and herbs all in today’s episode.   Today's Ola Kala Moment: Today’s Ola Kala Moment is to Discover Oregano!       Resources: OliveTomato.com The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners Elena on Instagram (@GreekDiet) Elena on LinkedIn (in/elenaparavantes) Elena on Twitter (@GreekDiet)   Efxaristo (eucharisto)! Thank you, Kefi Life listeners, for helping us reach the top 5% of podcasts worldwide! Kefi Life is now one of the top 5% most popular shows out of 2.7 million podcasts globally, as ranked by Listen Score's estimated popularity score! Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary   Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul.  Insta: kefilife365   For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils. My.doterra.com/kefilife   Eat and Enjoy the best Kefi L!fe Extra Virgin Olive Oil when you purchase at kefilife.shop.   This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1 https://www.ltlawchicago.com   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.