-Mediterranean Diet Communications-
Food and Nutrition Writing
Elena is an experienced food, nutrition and health writer with 20 years experience. She provides engaging articles and stimulating content for websites, blogs, magazines, trade publications, newsletters, food and beverage companies, super markets and food related businesses.
Sponsored Posts and Consulting
As a Mediterranean diet expert, Elena partners with organizations and companies with a Mediterranean diet and cuisine focus. She collaborates with brands that she believes in and are in line with the Mediterranean Diet and her eating philosophy.
She can provide sponsored posts, nutrition consulting for product, service and program development. This includes development of marketing materials such as pamphlets, brochures and press releases and management of Social Media including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest
Presentations, seminars, workshops and cooking demonstrations
Elena discusses health, food and the Mediterranean diet with different types of audiences. She is available to speak at conferences, fairs, companies, schools, universities and other facilities. Her presentations are available in both English and Greek.
Recipe Development
Elena believes that healthy and delicious food is the ideal way to improve your eating habits, with that in mind she develops recipes that combine these two components while following the principles of the Mediterranean diet. She is available for development of Mediterranean inspired recipes for organizations, companies, media, individuals.
Get in touch!
Contact Elena at [email protected] for more information and fees.
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38 Comments
Yes, Brenda, I have the same issue. I’m curious what Elena might say. Very confusing.
I want to ask about a recipe for Greek lemon potatoes. I looked at yours, but it was not like the potatoes I was served at a restaurant. All the recipes I’ve seen the potatoes are roasted; the ones I ate appeared to have been boiled as they were soft all through and sort of “furry” like they had been boiled peeled. Very tender. The lemon flavor was soaked through like the potatoes had been marianted in lemon water long enough to be infused. Didn’t appear to have any garlic (shock!) or rosemary or other spices. I’ve never had anything like it and really enjoyed it. Would like to make my own, without going through multiple recipes and disappointments. Any ideas?
Hi Stephany,
Sounds like the Greek potato salad which can be served warm or cold, here is the recipe:https://www.olivetomato.com/greek-potato-salad-the-ultimate-potato-salad/
Is there a way to convert a healthy Mediterranean diet into gluten free. Or combine the two?
I have celiac changes in my intestines and the GI doctor said to eat gluten free. My other doctors tell me to eat Mediterranean. The Mediterranean diet seams to be whole wheat which I cant have.
Hello Elena! I love your website, and have pre-ordered your book. I have a question, it seems many of the recipes call for tomatoes. I can have (cooked) tomatoes a couple times a week, but it is very hard on my acid reflux. Is there anything I can replace the diced tomatoes with!
Thanks so much!
Is sourdough bread acceptable to eat on the Mediterranean Diet?
Yes! Actually sourdough bread was the traditional bread consumed.
I was going to ask for a lifetime plan myself, like Kathy here. I’m so glad I found your website but I do not know where to start. Is there a website or other way to easily put together a healthy plan for oneself? I’m an athlete beginning to get back into rigorous training again so mine may be a bit complicated but it’s very important to me that I do it right. Along with me for this ride will be my girlfriend who I imagine will need somewhat of a different approach. Again, so glad I found this site for us. Thank you for all your hard work you’ve put into it. I’d like to support if I can…
Thank you! You can check this guide for more information: https://www.olivetomato.com/complete-guide-authentic-mediterranean-diet/ It provides number of servings which you can adjust based on your needs.
Hello,
I am interested in what you charge as a Dietician ….I’m looking for a lifetime plan to be healthy and trim.
Best,
KW.
services
Hi Kathy, I do not provide one on one counseling services at this time.
I’m so glad I found you! I have read resources on the “Mediterranean” diet which include instruction to eat fat free cheese and other processed foods. No, thank you! I’m grateful to you for authentic advice. I am also Orthodox and preparing for Lent, so I will be using your recipes.
When you publish a book, I will be first in line to buy it! Thank you so much.
I like your website , I am in emergency need of healthy food. I have copied pictures off your website. I hope you do not mind.
Hi Elena,
Coming from New-Zealand we are in our summer opposite for seasonal vegetables. Are the recipes in seasonal order or do I just look for ingredients which are for summer.
Thanks Sharron, (Love your site. Wished I had found it years ago.)
Hi, Sharron,
The recipes are not necessarily in seasonal order, depends on how they are categorized.
Hi ! I am as wondering if ezekial b the ad can be used inst ad of the barley rusk bc I cannot find barley wheat flour anywhere
Hi Barbara, I have not tried with ezekial flour, but you can use just regular whole grain flour.
Hi Elena,
I am new to the Mediterranean diet and very intimidated by it. Your website and Insta have been great though! I was happy to read that a cookbook is in your future. I will definitely be a consumer. Is there a book you would currently recommend for beginners? Thanks for all of your time and information sharing. It’s greatly appreciated.
Thank you Terra. A book is in our future plans.
Lovely, lovely site! Very informative and interesting! And your recipes are awesome looking! (I just found your site and haven’t tried any yet). I think this may be my go to page until I get my feet wet awhile on this woe!
Thanks Sheila!
Thank you for this beautiful and informative site! Do you have a cookbook for sale, or do you plan to write one soon? I would love to have all these recipes in a book for easy access. This is truly the only diet I find sustainable.
Thank you Rachel! Yes, a book is in my future plans!
Hi Elena
I’ve just come across your website and I’m already hooked. I live in UK and our diet here is dreadful, similar to US. I’ve started using your recipes and they are wonderful and simple and filling. May I ask what type of bread you would recommend please as a lot of our bread is highly processed and unhealthy?
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to share all your wonderful knowledge with us
Karen
Hi Elena I am not particularly fond of the taste of goat cheese can you suggest a substitute that will work well and I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have read the Mediterranean Diet is good to help reduce inflammation is this really possible I really need to lose at least 60 lbs. and not just the inflammation but discomfort and back pain seem to immobilize me and yes I am looking to find some good exercise video’s I can incorporate into my daily routine I never was overweight until menopause now it’s a battle.
Hi Brenda, There are different types of non-cow cheeses. Feta is mostly sheep’s milk cheese, I would recommend trying a Greek brand and see how you like it. The Mediterranean diet is anti-inflammatory so it will help.
Hi Brenda
I’m struggling with exactly the same health issues as you. I’m praying this new way of eating will change my life and health. I hope so for you too
Karen
with weight loss in mind, what amount of walnuts is okay in 1 day?
I would like to start eating a Mediterranean diet and to get my family to do this way of eating also. How would you suggest we start eating a Mediterranean diet. I have been trying to research the Mediterranean diet but it gets confusing when you find different facts about the Mediterranean diet. Thank you!
Very inspiring. Beautiful photos make the difference.
Thanks Andrea!
where would you suggest we have Greek Easter dinner? we will be on Crete, but haven’t decided where. What do you suggest?
We are 3 adults, one teen and a toddler (!)
Julia
Julia,
Easter is a great time to be in Greece. There will be plenty of roasted lamb, and most villages and towns will roast lambs in the main squares. But any tavern will also be serving the traditional lamb as well. So I would just reserve beforehand.
Hi, Elena:
My wife and I adopted a Mediterranean way of eating over 13 years ago. For the longest we have embraced a southern Italian approach to this “diet”, but over the last 3 or 4 years we’ve begun to appreciate the traditional Greek (Cretan ) way.
Thanks for such a comprehensive, easy to read site. If you ever put out a cookbook, we’re on it.
Dear Butch,
Thank you! Congratulations on your healthy eating. Thank you for sharing! No book…yet
Hi Elena,
perhaps you can recommend a good book about the cretan diet?
There is not that much out there in regard to a Cretan diet guide, but thee is a book by Nikos Psilakis, it is an older book, if you find that , it includes authentic Cretan recipes
Hello Jojo you can contact me by email for any information related to my services. Thanks!