Blog posts tagged with 'Cretan Diet'

Uncover the secrets of the luxury traditional Cretan diet for exceptional longevity with insights from Xenophon Liapakis. Explore gourmet pairings, scientific benefits, and premium Olive Oil for a Michelin-star home dining experience.

Since ancient times, people on the island have been consuming local products. The Mediterranean diet, which is based on herbs, legumes, meat, fish, honey, dairy products, and wine, is celebrated in Crete. The Cretan traditional cuisine is simple and inventive and is based on the endless variety of Cretan endemic products. What is never missing from the Cretan cuisine is olive oil, wheat or barley dusks, and of course raki, which is a local traditional alcoholic drink.