The Mediterranean diet is known as the healthiest in the world because it
is not truly a diet, but rather a lifestyle that prescribes a lot of what we
should eat, and a little of what we shouldn’t, along with shared physical and social activities. Oldways, a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization that created the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid (see below), refers to the Mediterranean diet as “the gold standard eating pattern that promotes lifelong good health.”
should eat, and a little of what we shouldn’t, along with shared physical and social activities. Oldways, a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization that created the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid (see below), refers to the Mediterranean diet as “the gold standard eating pattern that promotes lifelong good health.”
The Mediterranean diet is a modern eating plan based upon the
traditional diet and lifestyle of the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. While many of the recipes, ingredients, and traditions celebrated in the Mediterranean diet have been around for centuries, they are easily adaptable into today’s busy lifestyle and suitable for modern palates. Centered on healthful, whole foods eaten in moderation, sticking to the Mediterranean diet becomes second nature.
Grilled Peaches with Frozen Yogurt and Honey/Pesche alla griglia con
gelato di yogurt e miele
Peaches originated in Central Asia and made their way to the
Mediterranean via Silk Route trading. Any type of peach can be used to make
this recipe provided that they are ripe, but not too soft. The grill’s sizzling
heat instantly sears the surface of the fruit upon contact, which caramelizes
its sugars and enhances its natural sweetness. Frozen Greek yogurt, full of
inulin, which helps balance blood sugar levels, and healing honey, complement
the peach flavors perfectly.
this recipe provided that they are ripe, but not too soft. The grill’s sizzling
heat instantly sears the surface of the fruit upon contact, which caramelizes
its sugars and enhances its natural sweetness. Frozen Greek yogurt, full of
inulin, which helps balance blood sugar levels, and healing honey, complement
the peach flavors perfectly.
4 medium ripe peaches, cut in half (pits removed)
1 cup (245 g) plain frozen Greek yogurt
8 tablespoons (160 g) honey
Cinnamon
Place the
peaches cut side down on the grill. Grill on low or indirect heat
until soft, 2 to 4 minutes on each side.
peaches cut side down on the grill. Grill on low or indirect heat
until soft, 2 to 4 minutes on each side.
Set the peaches on a serving platter
and top each with 2 tablespoons (31 g) of frozen Greek yogurt.
and top each with 2 tablespoons (31 g) of frozen Greek yogurt.
Drizzle a tablespoon (20 g) of honey
over the top of each and garnish with a dash of cinnamon. Serve immediately.
over the top of each and garnish with a dash of cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Yield: Serves 4
MediterraneanTradition
Always make more grilled
fruit than you need for your recipe. It tastes great cut up and tossed into
salads and pilafs, and it is a quick, easy way to pack extra nutrients into a
meal.
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