by Maria Benardis | May 30, 2017 | Greekalicious
The ancient Greek Father of Medicine, Hippocrates penned that “all diseases begin in the gut” and that for true healing and optimum health that we need to exercise, “let medicine be thy food and food thy medicine” and the “natural forces within us are the true healers...
by Maria Benardis | Mar 26, 2017 | Greekalicious
The mastic tree or masticha (“Mastiha”) in Greek, produces a creamy white resin, which is edible. It is a type of gum that grows in one place in the world — the island of Chios in Greece. Masticha has been harvested for at least 2,500 years since Greek Antiquity. My...
by Maria Benardis | Jan 6, 2017 | Greekalicious
By Maria Benardis New Year’s Resolutions are quickly forgotten and sometimes set too high. Below are 10 healthy habits that you can incorporate into your life for long lasting health. You can find out more in my book/eBook “Cooking & Eating Wisdom for Better...
by Maria Benardis | Dec 10, 2013 | Greekalicious
My book “Cooking & Eating Wisdom for Better Health” (BALBOA PRESS) awakens people to the ancient Greek wisdoms for cooking and eating for better health and longevity. In ancient Greece they practiced ‘wisdom healing’: using food to nourish the mind, body and soul....
by Maria Benardis | Jan 18, 2012 | Recipes
Serves: 2 Recipe by Maria Benardis, Founder of Greekalicious and author “My Greek Family Table” winner of the prestigious 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Award – Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book (photo by Alan Benson – SBS Food web-site) The Ancient Egyptians...
