Greek cuisine (Greek: Ελληνική Κουζίνα) is the cuisine of Greece and the
Greek diaspora. In common with many other cuisines of the Mediterranean,
it is founded on the triad of
wheat, olive oil, and wine. It uses
vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish, and meat, including
pork, poultry, veal and beef, lamb, rabbit, and goat. Other important
ingredients include pasta (for example hilopites),
cheeses, lemon juice, herbs, olives, and yogurt. Bread
made of wheat is ubiquitous; other
grains, notably barley, are also used,
especially for paximathia.
Common dessert ingredients include
nuts, honey, fruits, and filo pastries. It continues
traditions from Ancient Greek and Byzantine cuisine, while incorporating
Balkan, Italian and Ottoman Turkish influences.
Kataifi, a popular Greek dessert similar to baklava
According to studies, the ingredients used in Greek cuisine mean that it
is one of the healthiest diets in the world. Following a
Mediterranean diet like the Greek diet can help with weight loss, as well
as reduce the risk of health problems such as high blood pressure and
diseases like diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
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