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Yale University is hosting a symposium on April 19th to 20th introducing the philosophy and significant health benefits of the ancient Greek diet. “Ancient Greek Cuisine: Back to the Future” seeks to re-examine how ancient Greek cuisine and the Mediterranean...

Gourmet Chef Maria Loi, known as the "Martha Stewart of Greece," is helping people rediscover the Mediterranean diet of the Ancient Greeks with her new cookbook, The Greek Diet, which hits bookshelves Oct. 7. Based on the twelve pillar foods...

Celebrity Chef Maria Loi has just landed a publisher for The Original Greek Diet, a new book of recipes she put together in collaboration with Sarah Toland. Loi's agent, Alan Morell, sold the book to HarperCollins Publishers. The Original Greek Diet combines classic Mediterranean ingredients...

We’ve heard the evidence and seen the proof: the Mediterranean Diet is best for our health and well-being. Patricia Moore-Pastides whole-heartedly believes in this concept, and is starting a “Greek Revival” of sorts, generating new enthusiasm and practice for...

Greek products are going mainstream in the USA gaining distribution and consumers way beyond the Greek American market. In major supermarkets, one can nowadays find a wide variety of Greek products such as olive oil, yogurt, feta cheese, gyros, and...

In a recent interview, George Tsunis, the US ambassador to Greece, revealed how he lost more than 85 pounds (39 kilos) over an 18-month time period by eating Greek food, along with sharing insight into his marriage. Being interviewed by...

Famous African American poet and author Maya Angelou, who recently became the first black woman to appear on a US coin, has a distinctly Greek last name. Likely one of the most famous modern American poets, Angelou was born in...

The CEO of Greek yogurt company Chobani, Hamdi Ulukaya, has popularized Greek yogurt for the next generation of consumers. Chobani has transformed one of Greece's signature dishes into a staple of the American diet, establishing a hip, health-conscious image for...

Growing up Greek-American you are privy to a unique childhood, filled with some pretty strange customs (strange to those who are not Greek, anyway).

Greek female basketball player, Elena Tsineke, was drafted by the Washington Mystics on Tuesday and will now play in the WNBA – the top women’s basketball league in the world. Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, Tsineke was selected out of the...

A Greek-American man who has multiple sclerosis and who must use a wheelchair is fighting a war for handicapped access that most believe was decided long ago with the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in 1990. Living in...

Any visitor to New York City has probably noticed the many food trucks offering inexpensive, tasty fare to New Yorkers looking for a quick bite on their lunch breaks or while exploring the city. While these food trucks offer tasty...

The National Hellenic Society (NHS), an association of Greek American leaders, visionaries, and philanthropists, is at the forefront of efforts to keep the next generation of Greek Americans engaged with Greece and their heritage. NHS has been organizing the signature...

Steve Antonopulos, known as "Greek," has retired from his position as athletic trainer for the Denver Broncos after 45 years with the team.

The popularity of the Mediterranean diet, the number of Greek restaurants, and e-commerce have increased the demand for specialty products from Greece in the USA.