Citrus Marinade Pork This citrus marinade uses oranges, which keeps the meat and sauce tasting sweet without getting acidic. Combine the sweetness with spicy cumin and salt, and you’ve got a mouthwatering dinner reminiscent of tropical getaways and summer BBQs!...
Watermelon Caprese Salad Beat the heat with this refreshing, cooling fruity salad. I’ve been making this a lot for brunch and lunch lately as it is so easy to put together. Servings 6 Prep Time: 10~15 min. Ready: Immediately Good For: Appetizers Introduction...
Let’s Talk about Polyphenols! Let’s Talk about Polyphenols! Polyphenols are micronutrients found in olives as well as berries, herbs, spices, nuts, cocoa powder, flax seeds and veggies! They improve heart health, lower risk of diabetes, reduce blood...
Golden Turmeric Milk I like to start off my day with a cup of spicy, creamy golden milk! Golden milk is popular for its healing, anti-inflammatory properties found in turmeric and ginger. Servings 2~3 glasses Prep Time: 10 min. Ready: Immediately Good For: Breakfast...
Immune-Boosting Breakfast Juice This breakfast juice is made up of a combination of vegetables and fruits perfect to get you ready for the day! Don’t let the color scare you. The juice is loaded with vitamins and tastes refreshing, cooling and delicious! Servings 2~3...
Eat with Meraki is full of recipes and helpful information to help you incorporate healthy eating habits effortlessly into your everyday life. The recipes follow the Mediterranean Diet and are quick, easy and don't hurt your body or budget! Meraki in Greek means the soul, creativity and love put into doing something creative. I hope you enjoy my original recipes which I've put a lot of love into! May every meal be a celebration of health and life!
What is the Mediterranean Diet? It’s eating a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, healthy fats (nuts, seeds, and olive oil), moderate amounts of dairy, fish and seafood, red wine and white meat, and minimum red meat. It also avoids processed food, refined grains, refined oils and refined sugar. It prevents heart disease and stroke, keeps you agile and improves cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
