Even When You Have Doubts, Take That

Right Now I'd Love To Be Sitting On A Greek Island Somewhere Because Of Being Greek American, Eating Great Octopus Salad And Some Fantastic Lamb. Or Sipping A Little Ouzo. I Think The Mediterranean Diet Is One Of The Healthiest... Lots Of Nuts, Vegetables, Fruits, Fresh Fish, Lean Meats, Yogurt.

The Thing About Being At Home Versus Being Out In The World Working Is, It's A Whole Different Vibe. When I'm Home With My Kids And Partner, I Will Cook - Even Though She's A Very Good Cook. She's Learned Over The Years. We Started With Basics, You Know, How To Saute Onions, How To Saute Mushrooms.

I Use A Lot Of Fresh Citrus, Garlic, And Fresh Herbs When Cooking To Cut Down On Fat And Sodium But Punch Up Flavor. Our Cupboards And Fridge Are Full Of Condiments - Mustards, Vinegars, Etc. That Also Add Tons Of Flavor But Are Low In Fat, Calories, Or Other Processed Additives.

It's Fun To Pick A Cuisine And Say I'm Going To Research Ethiopian Food, And See What It's All About. You Find That There Are A Lot Of Similarities In Cuisines From Around The World And A Lot Of Similar Flavors.

I Believe That Parents Need To Make Nutrition Education A Priority In Their Home Environment. It's Crucial For Good Health And Longevity To Instill In Your Children Sound Eating Habits From An Early Age.