food and mood

we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed.

now new research suggests there's a reason: food changes out brain chemistry.
these changes powerfully influence our moods, but can certain foods really make us feel better? nutrition  experts say yes,
 but what should we eat and what should we avoid? here are the foods that work the best, as well as those that can make a bad day worse.

food and mood - we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed. (you have to read this great article)

Tasty And Authentic Greek Cuisine

By Jessica Williams


Greeks are known for their tasty meals. When looking at cuisines, they rank top among communities with the widest range of meals. Authentic Greek cuisine is also tasty with a serving for every time of day and season of year. Some of the components you expect to find include grains, bread, all types of meat, fish and wine. For desert you can expect to find honey, bread, herbs, pastry and nuts, among others.

Appetizers and salads are served in their variety on an excellently beautiful plate. Mezedes is a common serving since it is easy to prepare and perfect for an impromptu guest. Other options include deep friend vegetables, fava, gavros and kalamata olives. The common Greek Salad is made of tomatoes that are finely shred and mixed with cucumber, cheese and red onion sprinkled with olive oil.

It is seasoning that differentiates vegetable soups. Most of the vegetables used are common. For instance, lentil soup requires the addition of vinegar and olive oil. Rice soup is prepared by adding meat balls. There is kakavia soup that is common because it can be made using any local fish species as long as the bones are removed. Flavoring of rice and chicken soup requires the addition of lemon.

Vegetarians have a wide range of healthy and nutritious foods to choose from. The vegetarian diet is also perfect for fasting because it provides all the energy and nutrients the body requires. The plate may include fresh peas baked in an oven, carrot dill, potatoes, onions and aromatic herbs. Though greens are mainly used as appetizers, they also form part of light main course meals alongside boiled potatoes and beans.

It is impossible to talk about Greek meals without including sea foods and meat. Beef, lobsters and lean pork were the most common serving. When meat formed part of soup, it was rolled into meat balls. Meat was also seasoned with pepper, lemon and herbs after grilling to make it tastier. The unique rabbit or hare soup was flavored using cinnamon and served alongside a glass of wine.

Greeks have a variety of meals to prepare when you have limited time and whose ingredients are affordable. The most common is macaroni and spaghetti that are served with vegetables and soup. Omelet is another quick fix meal. There is a native serving referred to as hilopites made of savory chicken sliced in form of tiles and topped with tomato sauce.

Greeks have a wide selection of deserts and sweets to top your main dish. Almonds are common in preparation of deserts. They are made in form of balls and spiced with sugar and rose water. Nuts also feature prominently in this category. There are Christmas cookies as well that are dusted with powder sugar. You may also opt for yogurt that is made with honey and walnuts.

A wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks is available to wash down the meals. Coffee is another common serving with snacks or without. Tea with herbs such as chamomile and mint also makes a tasty selection. Greeks have a tradition of excellently brewed wines and beers. Local liquor is also available with wine and flavoring.




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