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Read previewDiane Kochilas, a chef and cooking teacher, lives between Greece and the US, but Ikaria is her spiritual home. In recent years there has been growing interest in how islanders live from those looking to boost their own longevity. Related VideoHer new cookbook, "The Ikaria Way," aims to popularize the principles behind cooking in Ikaria. About 5 minutes before removing from heat, stir in all the fresh herbs and half the lemon juice. In a large serving bowl, combine the lentils with the chopped parsley, diced tomato, pepper, onion, scallions, and garlic.
Persons: , Diane Kochilas, Ikaria, Kochilas, Rice, Greens Rice, Cook Organizations: Service, Business, US News, Greens, leek Locations: Greece, New York, Ikaria, chard, cayenne
Try: Broad beans (aka, fava beans)ChickpeasGigantes (giant beans)LentilsSplit peasChickpea stew with honey-roasted cauliflower and root vegetables, from Diane Kochilas's book "The Ikaria Way." GrainsWhole grains are an integral part of the Ikaria diet. Olive oilOlive oil is the defining food of the Mediterranean diet and an absolute must in the pantry. Many of the health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet, and, by extension, the Ikaria diet, are attributed to the health properties of olive oil. If goat's milk yogurt isn't to your liking, you might prefer the Greek yogurt commonly found in American supermarkets, which is similarly rich in probiotics.
Persons: Dan Buettner, I've, Diane Kochilas's, Diane Kochilas, Yiorgos Stenos, Oregano Savory, Diane Locations: Ikarians, North America, Europe, Greece, Olive
Nuts, beans, and dried herbs are crucial but so is a quality Greek extra virgin olive oil, she says. "I think there's pretty high awareness of the Greek diet as being one of the healthiest in the world," the chef told Business Insider. AdvertisementThe chef emphasizes that you should always have quality extra-virgin Greek olive oil at hand. When she eats fish, she often buys fresh or makes her own cured fish using anchovies, salt, vinegar, and olive oil. AdvertisementDinner, traditionally, will be the lighter meal, Kochilas said, such as yogurt and some fruit.
Persons: Diane Kochilas, Kochilas, , Ikaria, Ikarians, It's, there's, collard Organizations: Business, Service Locations: Greek American, Ikaria, Greece, Italy, Spain, chard, rusk
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