Crete is a very fertile island and it is now well known that the Cretan diet is not only aromatic and tasteful, but also extremely healthy. The food has already taken its rightful place in our culture, equivalent to our monumental identity and our sun and sea. The most important product that gave so much credit to Cretan Diet is our virgin olive oil. The contribution of the local wine, fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy products, (feta cheese, gruyere) is also significant.

 

The modern dietology considers the Cretan diet and the Cretan way of life as the reason for long living and good health. Most of the international researches bring Crete forward as the example of the Mediterranean Diet. Since the suggestion that the residents of the island have the lowest mortality rates internationally and the less heart attack or cancer diseases, scientists started searching for the identity of the Cretan Diet that gives the Cretans all these health privileges. But very soon it was obvious that it was all about a story well hidden in the past time. That means it isn't a result of a research by some scientists but a biological experiment that lasts thousands of years!

 

The Greek Cuisine has a variety of delicious, tasty and healty dishes. The Greek people enjoy eating out and it is a real family occassion, you will often see large families including grandparents and small children all dining together. Because most of the restaurants in Greece are informal it really doesn't matter what you wear and you will find the service from the waiters second to none and you will feel as if you have known him forever.

 

Greek people tend to eat their evening meal late at night as they would have had their lunch around 2pm and siesta in the afternoon till 5pm. The tradition when dining in Greece is to order a selection of dishes which are shared amoungst the table, which is a great way to taste a variety of different kinds of recipes that Greece has to offer.

 

The most famous and delicious Greek Dishes are: Kleftiko, Mousakka, Greek Salad, Souvalaki, Tzatziki, Taramosalata, Fresh Fish plus many many more......

 

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