I just read about the study made by the Harokopio University in Athens, Greece on the effects of Mediterranean diet in women.  Mostly fish-based diet, instead of the usual red meat we are so used to, it has been found out that Mediterranean diet is good for bone mass.

That means a lot, especially for working women such as myself.  The older we get, the weaker the bone gets and it needs all the help it can get – from calcium supplements to foods that are rich in it.

What’s good about Mediterranean meal is:  FLAVOR.  Not only is it low in nasty, saturated fat, but it also just tastes so good.  I love to dip my crunchy bread in olive oil for breakfast, rather than the usual margarine that’s high in hydrogenated oil.

Overall – this diet is high in good monounsaturated fat, minerals and fibers.  There are so many recipes available on the web and here’s one that I love:  Horiatiki or Greek salad.  Greek foods are seldom boiled, which preserves their flavor and nutrients.  It only uses the freshest ingredients available which result into something…delicious!