Imagine a seaside dinner of fresh fish nestled on a bed of colorful grilled vegetables drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, and for those who imbibe, a glass of vino by the seashore? That’s the essence of the Mediterranean diet. While our travel there might be limited right now, we can still enjoy this style of eating, which is seriously delicious and relatively affordable (especially if you consider the cost-savings of disease prevention).
Eggs for Your Brain, Heart and Health
As Mother’s Day approaches, I want to remember my Mom with a recipe that is perfect for Mother’s Day brunch and review some reassuring research about eggs, “Nature’s perfect protein”. First, the much-maligned egg has been vindicated (once again), this time by an Australian study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.