A 2014 longitudinal study (20+ years) appears to support the claim that the "Mediterranean diet" is the healthiest of many styles of eating.
The problem is that this region is extremely diverse. Cooking in the south of France has little in common with Spain, North Africa, Italy (itself broken down into so many regions), Greece, Turkey, Lebanon . . .
If you pick up a "Mediterranean Diet" cookbook, it appears to pay little homage to authentic cooking from these various regions, and seems more intent on making recipes with a limited number of ingredients that tend to be common throughout (as is its purpose).
For those looking for authentic Medditeranian cooking, what are your favorite cookbooks? Suggestions by region are most welcome.
Thanks folks.
Chiff
The problem is that this region is extremely diverse. Cooking in the south of France has little in common with Spain, North Africa, Italy (itself broken down into so many regions), Greece, Turkey, Lebanon . . .
If you pick up a "Mediterranean Diet" cookbook, it appears to pay little homage to authentic cooking from these various regions, and seems more intent on making recipes with a limited number of ingredients that tend to be common throughout (as is its purpose).
For those looking for authentic Medditeranian cooking, what are your favorite cookbooks? Suggestions by region are most welcome.
Thanks folks.
Chiff