They say that stories rise up out of the roots of an established idea. Well, since the Mediterranean diet has been around for thousands of years, it is bound to have a few tales here and there – including some misconceptions. It was not so long ago that the…

There is a decades’ worth of research with conclusive evidence to support the link between cardiovascular health and the Mediterranean diet or more appropriately, the Mediterranean lifestyle. It’s actually more than just a diet or eating pattern – it’s a lifestyle! But what does this diet actually look like,…

Research shows that the Mediterranean diet can help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes and its associated comorbidities. Most people with type 2 diabetes almost always have at least 1 comorbidity by the time they are diagnosed with this disease. In the United States 98% of adult Americans with…

Ever heard of the phrase “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? In this article you will learn some healthy breakfast recipes that’s straight out of Mediterranean diet cookbooks and their specific health benefits. We get asked a lot on our social media pages “What should we…

It is a fact that the majority of us are not financially endowed enough to spend our lives living on a private Greek island somewhere in the Mediterranean, but that’s no excuse not to follow the Mediterranean diet and lead a healthy happy life. It’s also a fact that…

“The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” – Thomas Edison I couldn’t agree with Mr. Edison more! We here at Avalon Pockets Florida firmly believe that we are health workers more than just…

It’s already late October now and with it comes the fall season, which brings colder temperatures that will soon usher in the winter and here on Avalon Pockets we’ve got something in store for you. The Mediterranean diet has lots of colorful and flavorful foods to give warmth to…