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October 18th, 2009 by admin 1 comment »What is the Mediterranean Diet?
January 17th, 2010 by admin No comments »In exciting news, researchers at Columbia University have proven that following the Mediterranean diet can significantly decrease the chances of age related dementia and also reduce the risk of early dementia progressing to Alzheimer’s Disease.
The Study.
Researchers at the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Medical Center studied 1,393 people showing no signs of early dementia, and 482 people who did have symptoms of mild cognitive impairment, or early dementia. All the individuals’ in the study had their daily diets scrutinised and were then given a rating as to how well they followed the Mediterranean diet. The individuals were then followed up for 4 1/2 years on average. » Read more: What is the Mediterranean Diet?
Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits
January 15th, 2010 by admin No comments »A study performed by the University of Crete has revealed an important link among the pregnant women’s diet and the possibility of developing asthma and allergies to their newly born children. The pregnant women who followed the Mediterranean Diet during their pregnancy, gave birth to children with limited incidences of childhood asthma and allergies.
Even we all know that it is important to consume healthy food during pregnancy avoiding in the same time alcohol and tobacco, this study highlighted the critical importance of a nutritious pre-natal diet. » Read more: Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits
Hot Olives Recipe
January 3rd, 2010 by admin No comments »
Preheat the oven to 180° C / 350°F. Layer 2 sheets of foil, each 18 inches long. Place the olives in the center of the foil and toss with the bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes. Add the orange zest and drizzle with olive oil. » Read more: Hot Olives Recipe
Salted Greek Olives
December 27th, 2009 by admin No comments »
Rinse the olives very well and let them drain in a strainer for 2-3 days. Place in a deep clay pot layers of salt and olives (one layer of salt follows one layer of olives and so on). Cover them with a towel and let them covered for 1-2 months. » Read more: Salted Greek Olives
Olive Cream in Cosmetology
November 22nd, 2009 by admin 1 comment »People usually think that if a thing suits for everything, in fact it suits for nothing. But this rule can`t be applied speaking about olive oil. Olive oil is widely taken from nature and used by cosmetics industry in producing olive cream and other products. » Read more: Olive Cream in Cosmetology
Marinated Olives with Orange and Lemon
November 16th, 2009 by admin No comments »
Put the olive oil, garlic, red pepper, herbs, and citrus zests in a medium skillet. Heat over medium-high heat, swirling the pan until the mixture is fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the olives, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden and the zest begins to curl, about 5 minutes more. Discard and remove bay leaves, if using. Serve warm or at room temperature. » Read more: Marinated Olives with Orange and Lemon
Moroccan Chicken with Olives
November 15th, 2009 by admin No comments »
I. Combine all the spices in a large bowl. Pat dry the chicken pieces and put in the bowl, coat well with the spice mixture. Let the chicken stand for one hour in the spices.
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French Cake With Olives
November 13th, 2009 by admin No comments »
Drain the olives of any brine and then toss them with 2 tablespoons of flour to lightly coat them. Set aside.
Mix the flour with the baking powder. Add the eggs and, using a wooden spoon, mix into a stiff dough. Stir in the oil and the wine and keep stirring until smooth, or as smooth as you can get it with a couple of minutes of mixing. (You could use a hand held mixer or a stand mixer to do the mixing for you). Stir in the floured olives, the ham, the cheese, and the pepper. You shouldn’t need to add salt, because the ham, cheese and olives all contribute enough salty taste.
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Tunisian Marinated Olives
November 9th, 2009 by admin No comments »
The pre-heated frying pan, add oil adds the chilli, garlic, a little pudding and pour vinegar.
This mass infusions olives. Well after three days and delicious.
Marinated Green Spanish Olives
November 5th, 2009 by admin No comments »
The first 8 ingredients in mixing bowl. Cover and leave marinated in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Serve at room temperature. Ornament you can put a rosemary twig.
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