Mediterranean Diet - Chicken al Pesto

The word "diet" derives from the Ancient Greek word "δίαιτα" (diaita), which means balanced lifestyle. With so many people paying attention to their well-being nowadays, more and more seem to realize that eating well is nourishing not only the body, but also the soul. The Mediterranean Diet is blessed by many features and virtues, ranging from the respect for the ingredients' seasonality and freshness to the predominance of olive oil in seasoning and cooking. An heritage of flavor and wisdom! The Mediterranean Diet is marked by diversity, with the following characteristics:

High consumption of plant-based foods

Consumption of fresh, seasonal products with only little processing

Use of olive oil as the main source of fat for cooking and seasoning

Low to moderate consumption of dairy products

Simple cooking with the right ingredient proportions