In ancient Greece, figs were considered a staple food and were highly valued for their nutritional benefits. They were not only consumed as a delicious fruit but also had various uses in everyday life. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of figs in ancient Greece!
WELL-BEING
the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous
Feeling hanxious? You might think that your ‘hangxiety’ is because you are the worst person in the world – but it’s actually because of chemical imbalances in the brain caused by drinking too much alcohol.
Gym goers’ dirty secret: A survey has uncovered the disturbing fact many gym-goers neglect to wash their workout clothes after each use, often reusing them up to several times before cleaning, with smell being the deciding factor rather than concerns about hygiene.
Brought to Australia from their homeland village in Mani, Greece, the Volos sister’s Golden Groves 100% organic Greek olive oil brand is a nod to ancestral legacy, the pursuit of excellence, and the celebration of life’s simple pleasures.
Athens ranked second least liveable city in Europe, Zurich tops Europe’s most liveable list.
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Whilst packing up and moving the Greece may be the ideal, a more realistic option for significantly better health would be to look for ways to incorporate the Mediterranean diet into our every day life.
Eurostat: Women in the EU live 5.4 years longer than men with life expectancy in the EU at 80.6 years.
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have been…
Dean Karnazes is a renowned figure in the world of ultramarathons, known for his extraordinary…
“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” Join the Greek Herbalist’s ‘Herbal Medicine Tour on Kythera Honouring Juliette de Bairacli Levy’ to rediscover the profound connection between plants and holistic health.
Yogurt has always held a special place in the Greek diet, and this dates back…
Are you a ‘fexter’? What exactly is ‘fexting’ and how can it damage your most meaningful relationships?
Herb enthusiasts worldwide generally agree that Greek Oregano is the most flavorful and one of…
The Impact of Personality on Heart Health: Although stress has been associated with the occurrence of heart disease, newer evidence also points to the role of personality that could trigger negative emotions.
The honey from Greece is considered to be some of the finest honey in the world and a favourite among honey connoisseurs. The biodiversity of the Greek countryside plus the rich variety of Greek flora which includes over 850 species found nowhere else in the world contributes to it being the best.
We all know that smoking causes cancer but did you know that alcohol causes cancer too? Five glasses of wine per week for women increases the lifetime risk of cancer equivalent to smoking ten cigarettes weekly, with similar statistics for men.
First cultivated in 3500BC, olive oil – or “liquid gold” as Homer called it, was not only used in trade, but as medicine as well. A great anti-inflammatory and powerful antioxidant, there is no denying the powerful health benefits of olive oil.
Wendy Gibbins is a renowned choreographer known for her innovative and captivating dance performances. She…
