Eat Like an Italian
by Rick Zullo
Welcome to EAT LIKE AN ITALIAN, where we discuss how to maintain a healthy diet without "dieting." We take our lessons from generations of Italians who follow the Mediterranean Lifestyle, which leads to greater well-being and longevity. Join us in the kitchen and at the table for a generous helping of delicious food. Ciao!
Episodes
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Rome Made Easy
Today on the show, I am introducing a guest from my other podcast, "The Fatal Charm of Italy." His name is Doug Morris, and he's a veteran travel writer and guidebook author. He has written several guidebooks on Italy, but his newest publication is specifically written to help you make the most…
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Move Like an Italian
Today we will step away from the kitchen for a while and discuss another aspect of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Movement. In fact, we will look at the idea of moving in two ways: "move," as in change your location. Moving to another city or country. Studies show that where you live is at least as...
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Common Mistakes on the Mediterranean Diet
Yes, you can make mistakes on the Mediterranean Diet. And it’s more common than you’d think. The Mediterranean Diet, renowned for its health benefits and delicious flavors, has gained significant attention in recent years with the popularity of The Blue Zones, The Longevity Diet, and the like.…
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A Mediterranean Diet Secret: How Fasting Slows the Aging Process
It’s well-known that the populations who follow a Mediterranean Diet are among the healthiest and longest-living on the planet. But while the focus is obviously on the variety of delicious foods, what is often missed is the role of fasting. Either for religious reasons or for the simple lack of...
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The Mediterranean Diet vs. Fad Diets
Both the Mediterranean Diet and the Paleo Diet ask us to “eat the way our ancestors ate.” BUT, the Mediterranean Diet asks us to look back only 3-4 generations, whereas the Paleo would have us look back 2.5 million years, or roughly 80,000 generations. Evolution has had plenty of time to catch…
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Is Pasta Good For You?
Pasta has gotten some bad press in recent years. In the age of the "fad diets," pasta contains an awkward amount of that evil archnemesis, "the carb." Or worse, carb's ugly cousin, gluten. Well, populations who follow the Mediterranean Diet have been eating carbs and gluten for centuries with no...
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The Health Benefits of Red Wine
The general consensus is that red wine, in moderation, (maximum 2-3 glasses a day, depending on your age, weight, and sex) can impart cardiac benefits, and contribute to overall well-being. But it's more complicated than that. Yes, experiments with laboratory animals have shown remarkable…
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The Best Italian Cheeses
Recently there was an article published by Taste Atlas that listed the Top 100 cheeses in the world. Not surprisingly, cheeses from Italy took 8 or the top 10 spots. I spoke about this with Robert Campana from Stop Italian Sounding, a brand dedicated to educating consumers on the differences...
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Food In Italian Culture
If you want to learn about Italian culture, there is no better lens from which to look than through Italy's food traditions and regional cuisines. Today on the podcast we welcome Dottoressa Arianna Salomon, a PhD candidate at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, and a graduate of...
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The Best Food In Puglia
Looking for the best food in Puglia? From traditional Italian dishes to unique regional specialties, listen to this podcast episode to learn about typical food from Puglia. Scott Maxwell, a Scottish expat in Puglia, leads us through a culinary journey of the regions most iconic cuisine. This is…
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Italian Food Traditions at the Holidays
On this episode, we discuss Italian food holiday traditions with Robert Campana from "Stop Italian Sounding." We explore such topics as The Feast of the Seven Fishes, including its historical context and how it became a strong tradition in Italian-AMERICAN households, yet still remains relatively...
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Stop Italian Sounding Products
Today I talk to Robert from "Stop Italian Sounding" about the ways that imitation Italian products infiltrate and confuse the marketplace, causing a very real economic impact on the producers of genuine Italian products in Italy. I have talked about this topic on the podcast before, and written...
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Foods That Help Fight Cancer
It’s easy to take for granted during our busy routines, but food plays such an important part of our lives. It nourishes us, it comforts us, it connects us to our culture… and it can help heal us, too. Cancer is a serious illness that affects millions of people around the world. While there is no...
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What Do They Eat in Venice?
Even though it's technically on the Adriatic Sea, can we still consider Venetian cuisine as part of the "Mediterranean Diet?" Well, there's lots of seafood and vegetables. Perhaps more polenta and rice than pasta, but otherwise, yes the traditional dishes in Venice are healthy and diverse. If you...
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The Italian Food Rules
The Italian Food Rules might seem trite to a foreigner visiting Italy. But these guidelines are very important if you don't want to "fare una brutta figura," make a bad impression. And they are good for your health, too! Read the full list here: https://eatlikeanitalian.com/34-italian-food-rules/
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Crimes Against Italian Food
Listen, I get it. It takes effort to stay on the path of righteousness, especially when every marketing message is screaming about the bounty of Olive Garden’s endless pasta bowl (with unlimited garlic-butter breadsticks). Yes, there is such a thing as too much pasta. But let’s at least not fool...
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Starvation: Quarantine and The Fasting Mimicking Diet
Last time I talked about time-restricted eating and how fasting is NOT synonymous with starvation. Well, that was before the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns of our normal societal routines. During this strange times, grocery shopping has become a challenge, and for some who are out...
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Time-restricted Eating
Fasting is NOT synonymous with starvation. There are many variations of time-restricted eating that are easy to follow with enormous health benefits.
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Six Steps to Achieve the Mediterranean Lifestyle Diet
Starting a new diet or lifestyle regime can be daunting. The trick is to break it down into "bite-size" steps so that you don't get overwhelmed and frustrated, causing you to give up too soon. In this episode I outline six simple steps to achieve the Mediterranean Lifestyle Diet. Each one is…
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Introduction to the Mediterranean Diet
American physiologist Ancel Keys championed a diet that mimics the traditional diet and lifestyle of Mediterranean countries. Let's explore how we can implement the same practices in 21st century America. To read more go to our website, eatlikeanitalian.com
About this show
Welcome to EAT LIKE AN ITALIAN, where we discuss how to maintain a healthy diet without "dieting." We take our lessons from generations of Italians who follow the Mediterranean Lifestyle, which leads to greater well-being and longevity. Join us in the kitchen and at the table for a generous helping of delicious food. Ciao!
Hosted by
Rick Zullo