Mediterranean Diet Expert
Books by
Chef Maria Loi
Outstanding among Chef Loi’s 36 books on the Mediterranean and Greek diet are her official cookbook of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, Ancient Greek Dining, and the best-selling, The Greek Diet (HarperCollins), which has been translated into Greek, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Three highly anticipated new books are on the way exploring the cuisine of Crete, traditional remedies, and benefits of the Mediterranean diet to support diabetes, heart health, and general health and wellness.
Total Food Service Articles
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Glorious Garlic – The Amazing Allium
In ancient Greece, garlic was eaten regularly, used both as seasoning as well as medicine! Garlic was associated with strength, stamina, and virility, and therefore was an important part of the military diet, as well as that of the Olympians.
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The Great and Mighty Date
Dates are high in antioxidants, including carotenoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acid, and they have anti-inflammatory properties, all of which help in the prevention of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, and support overall brain health.
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Honey: A Celebratory Nectar
Honey has been used to treat wounds and burns, and soothe sore throats and coughs for multiple millennia – the likes of Homer, Pythagoras, Ovid, and Democritus wrote that people should consume honey to sustain their health and energy.
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Olive Oil – Makes Life Taste Better… and Healthier!
In America, people say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. But in Greece, we say a couple of tablespoons of olive oil a day will keep many doctors away. So, why not do both?
Healthy Eating For All
Academic & Industry Conferences
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Olive Oil Conference at the Vatican
May 2022
Chef Loi was a panelist at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences conference, where she spoke on the merits of olive oil.
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Tomorrow Tastes Mediterranean Conference
November/December 2022
Speaker and Panel Moderator at the Culinary Institute of America’s conference, where she discussed the importance of sustainable aquaculture and the future of blue food.
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Olive Oil Masterclass at UC Davis
August 2022
Chef Loi served as an instructor at UC Davis’ Olive Center’s masterclass, where she discussed the merits of olive oil.
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World Happiness Summit in Lake Como
March 2023
Keynote Speaker on “Food and Philanthropy, the Keys to Happiness” at a three-day event uniting the world’s leading experts in the science of happiness and wellbeing.
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National Restaurant Association Show
May 2022
Chef Loi was a speaker on the Let’s Talk Womxn panel and did a culinary demo on the main stage. Click here to read the Winsight Grocery Business article regarding her culinary demo.
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Radcliffe Institute - Harvard University
September 2019
Chef Loi presented at the Radcliffe Institute on the merits of the Greek-Mediterranean Diet with regard to health, wellness, and the interconnectedness of sustainable food systems.