OliveTomato.com https://www.olivetomato.com/ The Authority on the Mediterranean Diet Tue, 19 May 2026 13:14:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.olivetomato.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-logo_jpg-32x32.jpeg OliveTomato.com https://www.olivetomato.com/ 32 32 The Best Fish to Eat on the Mediterranean Diet: What You Need to Know https://www.olivetomato.com/the-best-fish-to-eat-on-the-mediterranean-diet/ https://www.olivetomato.com/the-best-fish-to-eat-on-the-mediterranean-diet/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 12:57:28 +0000 https://www.olivetomato.com/?p=85085 We often hear about how fish is such an important part of the Mediterranean diet, and it is. But I want to clear up a few misconceptions, because most people misunderstand the role of fish in the Mediterranean diet. And once you understand the real story, eating more fish actually becomes a lot easier and...

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]]> https://www.olivetomato.com/the-best-fish-to-eat-on-the-mediterranean-diet/feed/ 0 Are Olives Healthy? A Greek Nutritionist’s Guide to The Healthiest Olives. https://www.olivetomato.com/are-olives-healthy-a-greek-nutritionists-guide-to-the-healthiest-olives/ https://www.olivetomato.com/are-olives-healthy-a-greek-nutritionists-guide-to-the-healthiest-olives/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 14:52:15 +0000 https://www.olivetomato.com/?p=85053 As a nutritionist who grew up between Greece and the United States and spent summers in a small mountain village in the Peloponnese where my family has cultivated olive trees for four generations, I can tell you from both first-hand experience and professional training that they are one of the most healthiest foods you can...

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]]> https://www.olivetomato.com/are-olives-healthy-a-greek-nutritionists-guide-to-the-healthiest-olives/feed/ 13 Oven Roasted Asparagus with Feta-Almond Crunchy Topping https://www.olivetomato.com/oven-roasted-asparagus-with-feta-and-almonds/ https://www.olivetomato.com/oven-roasted-asparagus-with-feta-and-almonds/#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 12:02:31 +0000 https://www.olivetomato.com/?p=84995 Crispy asparagus with feta and almonds roasted until caramelized and crisp. A delicious Mediterranean-style side dish. It’s quick to prepare, full of flavor, and works as a side but also as a main course. Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. Most people don’t associate it with Mediterranean cuisine, but it is in fact pretty...

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]]> https://www.olivetomato.com/9-easy-greek-recipes/feed/ 2 Greek Chicken Cooked in Tomato-Kotopoulo Kokkinisto https://www.olivetomato.com/greek-chicken-cooked-in-tomato-kotopoulo-kokkinisto/ https://www.olivetomato.com/greek-chicken-cooked-in-tomato-kotopoulo-kokkinisto/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0000 https://www.olivetomato.com/?p=3689 A Classic Greek Chicken Favorite: Chicken stewed until tender in a rich tomato sauce. Today  I need talk about one of my favorite Greek meat recipes: Kotopoulo Kokkinisto. It is one of  my all time favorite chicken dishes. Kokkinisto, refers to the method of cooking in tomato sauce. Kokkino means red and kokkinisto mean reddened. A...

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]]> https://www.olivetomato.com/greek-chicken-cooked-in-tomato-kotopoulo-kokkinisto/feed/ 34 3 Ingredient Whipped Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse https://www.olivetomato.com/light-and-airy-chocolate-mousse-made-with-greek-yogurt/ https://www.olivetomato.com/light-and-airy-chocolate-mousse-made-with-greek-yogurt/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0000 https://www.olivetomato.com/?p=2555 A creamy, airy 3 ingredient whipped Greek yogurt chocolate mousse is made with Greek yogurt, dark chocolate, and milk. Higher in protein, lower in fat and calories, rich in flavor, and a Mediterranean-style dessert with added calcium in every serving. This lighter chocolate mousse brings a Mediterranean twist to a classic favorite by using Greek...

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]]> https://www.olivetomato.com/light-and-airy-chocolate-mousse-made-with-greek-yogurt/feed/ 17 30 Best Authentic Mediterranean Recipes of the Year! https://www.olivetomato.com/best-authentic-mediterranean-recipes-of-the-year/ https://www.olivetomato.com/best-authentic-mediterranean-recipes-of-the-year/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:25:00 +0000 https://www.olivetomato.com/?p=17415 Looking to add a bit of Mediterranean to your eating plan? Mediterranean food has it all: flavor, heartiness, healthfulness and sustainability. With this list I offer the Best Authentic Mediterranean Recipes of the year! You can find ideas for breakfast, dinner, salads, soups, snacks and desserts Best Mediterranean Recipes of the Year This list came...

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]]> https://www.olivetomato.com/best-authentic-mediterranean-recipes-of-the-year/feed/ 0 Authentic Mediterranean Diet for Dietary Restrictions: Easy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Vegetarian Recipes https://www.olivetomato.com/gluten-free-dairy-vegetarian-mediterranean-diet/ https://www.olivetomato.com/gluten-free-dairy-vegetarian-mediterranean-diet/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:21:09 +0000 https://www.olivetomato.com/?p=84694  Follow the authentic Mediterranean diet with dietary restrictions. Learn how to eat naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian while enjoying traditional Mediterranean foods. The Mediterranean diet is the most researched diet that has been voted best diet year after year. Some if its  health benefits include heart protection, gut health, protection against certain types of cancer, longevity...

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]]> https://www.olivetomato.com/gluten-free-dairy-vegetarian-mediterranean-diet/feed/ 5 The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly https://www.olivetomato.com/the-new-dietary-guidelines-for-americans-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ https://www.olivetomato.com/the-new-dietary-guidelines-for-americans-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:41:48 +0000 https://www.olivetomato.com/?p=84708 As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience, I analyze the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, highlighting what they get right, what they get wrong, and why industry influence still shapes national nutrition advice. The Trump administration released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and I have a few things to say....

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