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.
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