Crete: Why is Food in Crete Island of Greece so Tasty and Healthy? #mediterraneanfood
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Published 2020-04-25
The land in Crete is extremely fertile and the locals prefer growing their own vegetables, animals and herbs. They use crop rotation and enrich the soil organically. Also, they refrain from feeding concentrated foods to their animals.
They love consuming everything fresh and rarely buy imported food. There are still many taverns, especially in the villages, passed from generation to generation, where tourists can try the original cooking style in Crete.
I was overwhelmed by the taste of this island's dishes, by the variety of both vegetarian and meat dishes and by the warmth of the people. I admire their respect for nature and old traditions!
It was Crete that inspired the researches to find out more about their diet, as Cretans are healthier and live longer lives. They discovered that the freshness of the products they consume, together with the varied types of foods they prepare, make Cretan food so healthy and beneficial.
These studies opened the way for the Mediterranean diet, which includes now dishes from all Mediterranean countries.
At the end of the video, there are some tips that I have for your first visit to Crete ;)
Enjoy your visit to this beautiful island! There are sooooo many amazing dishes to try and beautiful places to visit in Crete.
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All Comments (21)
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We moved from England to Crete 24 years ago and love it Everything mentioned in this video is absolutely correct. especially the hospitality of the Cretan people.
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Thanks from thailand.
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Very surprised that Vlita didn't get a mention! I visited Crete many times before a waitress recommended this dish on my last visit. Now I can't wait to return in July so I can order it again ❤️🇬🇷
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Have now lived 6 years in Crete and it was the right move! When I asked a friend why his taverna has the best lamb I ever tasted, he pointed to the hills and said "Because the lamb grew up right over there!" Their sweets also are never "too sweet" but always perfectly understated, and they always bring a free bougatsa and fruit dessert with a few shots of raki (Cretan moonshine). Visit once and you'll be "homesick" for the rest of your life.
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I have visited Crete more than twenty times and I just love this island and the people living there. The food is superb. Hard to describe you simply have to taste it.
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For just an island, Crete has the most diverse and spectacular scenery anywhere, from white beaches, to crystal clear torquoise water, to rugged mountains and lush semi-tropical greenery. As for the food, well... forget gourmet chef food (and mediocre, tourist places along the beaches) and feast on what yaya and her family love to cook, a little more inland It's simply amazing, with the best olive oil and fruit in the world. It has everything: a rich history and culture all its own, unique scenery and character a-plenty. I love the place and will be back. Luckily I'm ony 100 minutes' flight away. Yassas!!!
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I am learning about this way of eating. I told my hubby that we need to move to Crete.🥰
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💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙
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Not only Crete, I would say that Peloponnesus, especially the western side has the best produce but it's not a touristy area, I've never had better fruits and vegetables in my life and the freaking watermelons, I cried.
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Thank you for a very informative video of the food on Crete. We will be visiting in early September and are looking for a nontourist place to eat. We have rented an apartment in Vamos. We will definitely go to Arkroudaina Garden Restaurant.
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pure beauty . Excellent video quality !
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You have got the spirit of Crete i loved your film!!!
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Beautiful healthy food.
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Hello! I would like to know the name of the taverna with a bridge at 11:02 please. Thanks! Dennis from Québec! :)
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All these amazing foods…is there a cookbook you could recommend where to find these?
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To go to Crete it's on my bucket list
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what thoughtful and wonderful commentary. well done
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Nice spot…🌹
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Going for 3 months soon, can’t wait. This make me even more excited
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Being Greek is a state of mind and also a way of life ... and not a nationality or ethnicity !
