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The Greek gastronomy can be characterized as a journey through history since there are solid findings related to the eating habits of people from the Neolithic era until nowadays. Due to its climate and landscape, Greece exhibits high biodiversity and a plethora of indigenous species can be identified. Interestingly, many dietary habits and processing techniques that are thousands of years old are still present today. The well-known Mediterranean diet, followed to a great extent in Greece, has gained interest on a global level due to its link to numerous health benefits. It is characterized by high consumption of unrefined grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and olive oil, a moderate consumption of dairy products, fish, and wine, and a low consumption of red meat, processed meat, refined sugars, and ultra-processed foodstuffs. |
