The Cretan diet has become the model of Mediterranean cuisine. Since ancient times, it has been considered the ideal diet for maintaining the good health and longevity of the Cretan people.
The Cretans have preserved and continue to maintain the eating habits inherited from their ancestors, always consuming the precious products that their land offers them.
In recent years, the Cretan diet and the very good health of the Cretan people have sparked a major discussion that has taken on global dimensions. Continuous research, conferences, and articles have been written in medical journals and newspapers.
Ultimately, scientists have concluded that the Cretan diet indeed helps in maintaining good health. It is now certain and proven that the excellent health and longevity of the people of Crete is attributable to their traditional diet.
[Excerpt from the introduction text of the edition]
