The Benefits of Mediterranean Diet
Our Chef is using natural condiments, flavors, herbs and spices, and fresh seasonal ingredients. Food is integral to the effusive hospitality which is why we hand-pick the fresher of the island's products directly from the fishermen boats to the treasures of mother earth. All our signature plates are using the most essential ingredients of the Mediterranean diet.
Olive Oil: olive oil is used almost solely in Mediterranean cooking. Olive oil is a rich cradle of monounsaturated fat, which can lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol while increase HDL cholesterol. It is also a cradle of antioxidants including vitamin E.
Fish: Fish, especially "oily fish", such as salmon is high in omega 3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat which can also lower cholesterol. Prevents Heart Diseases.
Fruits and Vegetables: These are high in beneficial fibers and antioxidants, which are protective against both heart disease and cancer.
Wine: People from the Mediterranean region drink 1 - 2 glasses of wine (usually red wine) a day with meals. Red wine is a rich source of flavonoid phenolics - a type of antioxidant which protect against heart disease by increasing HDL cholesterol and preventing blood clotting.
