BYZANTIUM: 5th-15th century

“Nutrition and Byzantine cuisine constitutes the evolution of ancient Greek and Roman cuisine and diet. The ingredients and the cooking methods generally remain the same and show the deep roots of the “Mediterranean Diet”. Normally, the Byzantines used to eat Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

Exploitation of the enterprising-scientific force of the Cretans abroad

The new projects of the Pan-Cretan Association of America will focus on the cooperation between the Cretan element in the U.S.A and the local authorities of Crete as well as on the support of the young people. In an interview Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

Cretan Diet History – Tradition – Health

By Mr. Ioannis Gklavakis According to Greek mythology Crete is closely related to Europe, since it gave the name to the whole continent. A winged bull carried beautiful Europe from the island of Crete transferring, therefore the wealth of the Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more

The Value of Mediterranean Diet

By Mr. Ioannis Gklavakis Member of the European Parliament Lately, there has been a prevailing scientific aspect that the traditional diet of the Mediterranean countries is the healthiest once, offering health, longevity and beauty. This approach is credible, since it Διαβάστε περισσότερα – Read more