Five tips to preparing healthy snack choices for kids

by Maria Benardis | Apr 18, 2016 | Greekalicious

Healthy snacks for kids is important because they provide their daily nutrients, energy and help control hunger between meals. Teaching kids to make healthy snack choices now is not only good for the health but it will also help set the stage for a lifetime of healthy...

10 must have Ingredients in my Greek Kitchen

by Maria Benardis | Jan 31, 2015 | Greekalicious

©2015 Maria Benardis. All Rights Reserved By Maria Benardis I often get asked what essential ingredients I always have on hand to make Greek dishes that give the most delicious results. It’s pretty much a given that using Greek products will help you achieve the best...

10 Happiness Lessons We Can Learn From The Ancient Greeks

by Maria Benardis | Oct 29, 2014 | Greekalicious

By Maria Benardis The ancient Greeks have much to teach us about life and how to live it in a conscious, joyous and peaceful way. Below are 10 philosophies I learned from the ancient Greeks that have provided me with the courage and strength to live my best authentic...

The Wisdom of Garlic

by Maria Benardis | Apr 1, 2014 | Greekalicious

(An extract from the new book by Maria Benardis “Cooking & Eating Wisdom for Better Health – How the wisdom of ancient Greece can lead to longevity”. (Balboa press)) © 2013 Maria Benardis. All Rights Reserved. In Greek cookery onions and garlic form...

The Wisdom of Lemons

by Maria Benardis | Feb 26, 2014 | Greekalicious

(An extract from the new book “Cooking & Eating Wisdom for Better Health (Balboa press)) © 2013 Maria Benardis. All Rights Reserved. In ancient Greece lemons were used for culinary and non-culinary purposes. According to Greek mythology oranges and lemons were a...