Gastronomy has always placed Crete in the leading peloton of blue areas, these regions of the world where the inhabitants enjoy an extraordinary longevity. Seven ritualizations of the plate to adopt for a summer under the sign of well-being.
The Dakos, the (delicious) Snack Beautiful Skin
Easy to find in fine grocery store, this crunchy barley pancake of barley flour is particularly rich in fiber and vitamin B. In real life language, that means that it supports the intestinal microbiota and helps the epidermis to maintain an optimal hydration rate when the skin is mistreated by air conditioning and UV. “The Cretan feast on this bread at all times, accompanied by tomatoes cut in julienne, rich in lycopene which gives the skin a slight tan, feta crumbs, and sprinkled with olive oil whose anti-aging polyphenols boost the functioning of fibroblasts”, advocates Kalliopi Kaitzi, founding doctor of the Longevity and Well-Being Clinic located in Kolonaki, chic district of Athens.
Two anti-frongal hacks
In these troubled times, only one thing is constant: the insatiable hunger of 5 p.m. “The Cretan regime is hypoglycemic, recalls Androniki Thzartzalou, clinical dietician at Euphoria Retreat, in the heart of the Peloponnese. We advise to eat every 3 hours in order to avoid glucose peaks: a fruit with yogurt or cheese for a contribution in probiotics and tryptophanes [acide aminé précurseur de la sérotonine pour un moral au zénith]. ” History of feeling filled: a slice of watermelon and a portion of feta or this smoothie: 1 mixed yogurt with a little water, ½ kiwi, ½ banana, 1 handful of bays, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 pinch of cinnamon.
The white bean soup, the elixir of a tonic spirit in a tonic body
Rich in fiber, protein, very poor in calories, devoid of saturated fatty acid, these legumes diffuse continuous energy, without peak, to gain tone and mental clarity. “It is an extremely interesting pillar of longevity, especially to maintain the muscle mass of women,” insists Kalliopi Kaitzi. The Cretan has always consumed them in the form of an easy and exquisite soup: 10 cups of water in a large saucepan, 2 carrots in rings, 2 branches of celery, 350 grams of tomato sauce (+10 points if it is house), 500 grams of white beans (soaking for 1 night to be more digestible). To simmer until the latter are melting, before sprinkling with feta and adding a line of olive oil.
Creye dictam, aromat for an Olympic form
Some people get sick on the first day of the holidays. Little Greek would be to believe Elena Panzeri, nutritionist expert in Nao, the clinic of longevity of Minos Palace, Cretan sanctuary of Wellness. “The Cretan regime increases the levels of Akkermansia Muciniphila, a bacteria protecting the intestinal barrier, and BI Dobacterium, associated with immune support and the reduction of inflammation,” she recalls. The explanation: the daily use of oregano, thyme, rosemary or sage … But especially dictame of Crete, this herbaceous, spicy and powerful plant, keystone of top health. “It is ultra-tied in apigenin and luteoline, two flavonoids with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties,” she underlines.
7 whole fruits, the secret of the baby
“This is the minimum that we consume per day,” explains Kalliopi Kaitzi, choose them dark because they are richer in antioxidants and eat the skin, whose bres maximize the assimilation of vitamins. ” The favorites of the Cretan tables: berries, figs, cherries, raisins and pomegranate grains incorporated in salads and desserts to fill up on antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins C and K. Unstoppable against photovisor.
Lentils, fish and joie de vivre
Last straight line before the summer break, and how to breathe from your colleagues tends you like a crossbow? This salad of cold lenses and fatty fish (sardines or herring) will save your life (or at least your job). “This is one of the secrets of longevity of the Cretan, assures Androniki Tzartzalou, it is full of omega-3 protectors of brain functions, zinc mood lifter and B vitamins, to balance the intestine-end axis and support the neurotransmitters that create serotonin, dopamine and relaxing gaba.”
Mountain tea, anti-inflammatory potion
Fatigue, stress, difficulty finding sleep, legs that start or button on the forehead that refuses to leave … These symptoms often reveal an organism in a state of inflammation. “This tea -free tea is actually an infusion of Crete to Crete, which grows at altitude, with a slightly sweet taste and rich in flavonoids. It boosts the immune system, soothes inflammation and slows down cellular aging”, deciphers Kalliopi Kaitzi. Two cups per day stop inflamm’Aging, this premature aging of the skin caused by sun exposure.