Greek Superfoods: Good For you

The Greek super foods are all around us in the Greek nature, enhance our health, prevent disease mainly cancer, energize and enrich our diet.
The Greek Superfood, ιs all around us in Aegina, Chios, Naxos, in Kozani, Hermione, at Missolonghi, Crete and many more areas know well to local populations. They are called antioxidants, or systems having the ability to inhibit or neutralize free radicals.

The most excellent Greek superfoods, is  almonds full of proteins, vitamin E and B2, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, magnanese and good fat. It helps prevent type 2 cancer, obesity and heart disease.

Fish roe Messolonghi, an excellent product Greek caviar known since antiquity.

Dittany, the Cretan herb contains more than 40 nutrients. It cures cold-related cough, minor gastrointestinal disorders, minor skin inflammations and bruises. However, it shouldn’t be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women.

The Greek olive oil, the king who deserves even more trophies. It is the basis of the Mediterranean diet known since ancient times, considered panacea for every health problem.

Capers, very rich in antioxidants that protect the human organism and has very few calories

Corinthian Currant, protects from cancer, excellent against high blood pressure, good for controlling blood pressure of diabetics without raising sugar level.

Figs was an important element of the diet of Greeks from antiquity with multiple beneficial properties for our body.

Krana (Cornus Mas) are another unique product with absolutely antioxidant capacity and traditional use.

Kozani Saffron The crocus sativus flower produces the saffron spice that is worth its weight in gold, literally. It prevents cardiovascular disease, it is a natural anti-depressant, prevents Alzheimer disease and helps in weight control.

The famous mastic from the island of Chios, Greece , can be used in the cure of high cholesterol level, stomach ulcer and the Crohn disease. It helps protect from several types of cancer like prostate, rectum and pancreas.

Honey is the exquisite food of gods and demigods, high nutritional value. It is the result of an endless love bee in thyme with beneficial effects. The only food that does not become moldy and the crystallization of the natural quality of the product is considered.

The pomegranate is a fruit rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it reduces cholesterol and is good for cancer prevention.

Greek Mountain Tea, fights microbes, it is antioxidant, prevents osteoporosis and can be used against Alzheimer’s disease.

Aigina pistachios ……the list is very long…