Weekly Wellness

Meet Kosterina's Executive Chef, Marilena Leavitt

Marllena Leavitt, a lifelong lover of the Mediterranean diet and our Executive Chef here at Kosterina sat down with us to share some of her thoughts about food, family and living a balanced life. 

Longevity

How to Live to Be 100 Years Old

Change up your diet. Want to live to celebrate your hundredth birthday? It’s going to take a lot less birthday cake, and more fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. But don’t think you have to completely give up all the good things in life, the secret to a long life also includes wine and naps.

EVOO EDU

How to Tell If Your "Extra Virgin" Olive Oil is Real or Fake

Since we know olive oil fraud is widespread across the world, you’re probably wondering how you can actually tell if the olive oil bottles on supermarket shelves are actually “extra virgin.”

EVOO EDU

What You Need to Know About Olive Oil Fraud

Don’t be duped into buying second-rate “EVOO.” The next time you head to the grocery store for dinner ingredients, you’ll want to be wary of misleading labels—mainly, olive oil brands that claim their blends are “extra-virgin.” It turns out, most of the olive oil varieties at your local supermarket aren’t exactly 100% authentic. 

Reading and Listening

7 Podcasts For Foodies

Even if you’ve never listened to a podcast before, you’ve probably heard of popular ones like Serial or This American Life.

Longevity

7 Reasons Why a Mediterranean Diet Should Be Your Go-To

It’s healthy and delicious. Forget the juice cleanses or those low-carb, no-sugar, no-dairy (basically no-fun) diets. There’s one diet that’s tried and true, and has been around for ages--since Ancient History, to be exact. This diet lets you actually enjoy food and you won’t have to skimp on the good stuff. It’s the Mediterranean diet.

EVOO EDU

7 Beauty Benefits of Olive Oil

The Mediterranean staple isn’t just for cooking or eating; it can also do wonders to your beauty routine.

Family

Why You Shouldn’t Miss Out on the Family Meal

Put the phones down, clear your schedules, and make time for loved ones—it might make you happier and healthier. All of us know how busy daily lives can get.