The Health Benefits of Traditional Greek Cuisine

Greek cuisine is a fan favorite and is loved by many because of its delicious and unique taste and because it is so good for your health! Greek cuisine offers many health benefits, making it one of the most popular styles of cooking in the world today compared to other cooking styles. The healthy cuisine is filled with healthy and hearty ingredients that significantly impact your well-being with every bite. Most Greek meals strongly emphasize the amount of fresh nutrients, antioxidants, and greens being implemented, making it the perfect cooking style when searching for a healthy diet. 

Impactful Nutrients 

Greek meals tend to be very high in nutrient percentage, containing a key ingredient in most dishes: olive oil. Most people are unaware of this life-saving ingredient, which can lower blood pressure. Olive oil is an anti-inflammatory ingredient that can prevent heart disease, which is currently one of the most common causes of death. You can find olive oil in some of the most common and popular foods, such as hummus and tzatziki, along with many other delicious Greek dishes. 

Whole grains are another critical ingredient in Greek cuisine that reduces the risk of health scares. Consuming whole grains in Greek cuisine heavily lowers the chances of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. They can be found in delicious dishes like rice pilaf and stuffed grape leaves. Whole grains benefit your well-being due to the amount of vitamins, minerals, and fiber included in each dish. 

Fresh Ingredients

Fresh and antioxidant ingredients make up a significant portion of classic Greek cuisine. You can almost always find tomatoes, spinach, oregano, and other fresh vegetables in every meal, and of course, you guessed it, they are perfect for you. Becoming familiar with a routine of antioxidant consumption is one of the healthiest decisions you can make, significantly decreasing your risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and Alzheimer’s. For example, classic meals such as spinach pie and tzatziki are filled with fresh and antioxidant ingredients and are fan favorites across the globe. 

Our Healthiest Options

It is a no-brainer that we have some of the healthiest cuisine options available here at Committee. Whether lunch, brunch, or dinner, we have you covered for Boston’s Seaport District’s best and healthiest food choices. 

Brunch

  • Marinated Olives: Peloponnese olives, orange zest, garlic, champagne vinegar
  • Egg White Frittata: spring peas, sliced asparagus, onion, and basil oil with potatoes and grilled pita
  • Fourtalia Omelet: Yukon potato, greek yogurt mascarpone, and black caviar with mixed greens and grilled pita

Lunch

  • Horiatiki Salad: Heirloom tomato, feta, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, capers, olives, lemon, rigani
  • Trio of Dips: avocado tzatziki/ tirokafteri/ poblano babaganoush with grilled pita
  • Falafel: Housemade chickpea fritters, cucumber tzatziki, rigani

Dinner

  • Stuffed Cabbage: roasted wild mushrooms, cauliflower, spiced tomato sauce
  • Asparagus Cigars: wrapped in phyllo, grilled lemon aioli
  • Chicken Souvlaki: chicken skewers, peppers, onions, garlic labneh, cucumbers

Visit Committee in Seaport

If you’re in the Boston area and searching for authentic Greek cuisine, visit Committee at the Seaport for brunch, dinner, drinks, or whatever the special occasion. Make a reservation with us today!