The healthy, aromatic and nutritious ingredients of the Cretan diet

It is not only the way they are prepared, but the high quality of each ingredient that makes traditional Cretan dishes so unique. Crete is famous for its aromatic, nutrient-rich foods. Get to know what healthy delights the Cretan diet has to offer!
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The core of many hot and cold dishes: Olive oil and olives

The basic prerequisite for the strong aroma and high nutrient content of olive oil is its exceptional quality.
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Sweet seduction: honey from the herb garden of the gods

The island is like a herb garden of the gods, heavenly fragrant and attracting bees that produce the delicate Cretan honey.
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From mild to savoury: nutrient-rich cheese products

Delicious, health-promoting cheese has been produced on the island for centuries, completing the Cretan diet.
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Vitamin bombs par excellence: Delicious, healthy fruits

Cretans know about the vitamin richness of their fruits and consume them regularly. Fruit is an integral part of the Cretan diet.
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No main course without fresh, delicious vegetables

If you stroll through one of the markets in Crete, you will be amazed at the range of local vegetables on offer.
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The seasoning makes the difference: Aromatic herbs

Crete is home to countless herbs that can be used to enhance dishes. However, it is not only their aroma that makes them so desirable.
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Crispy and digestible: rusks and other baked goods

Another treasure of the local cuisine is the Cretan rusk, crunchy, delicious and rich in natural nutrients.
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Sultanas, carob, nuts and more: healthy diet with finesse

What would the Crete diet be without refinement? To make it possible, some dishes contain very special ingredients.
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From the sea and the pastures: Fish, crustaceans and meat

Although meat is more important than fish in the Cretan diet, the latter can also be found in several traditional dishes.
 
 

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