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RE: Macro-Friendly Mediterranean
Not certain I understand why you needed to alter the recipes - Mediterranean meals are already famous as being amongst the most healthy.
We were told for decades that we must eat lean or fat-free, but now science is admitting they are more fattening than full-fat foods.
I think I'll stick to the traditional recipes...but you have made great effort in presenting this post, so I have upvoted.
Thank you for your upvote, I certainly appreciate it! And yes, you're right - many mediterranean recipes are indeed very healthy, and contain lots of overall beneficial fats :) the reason I decided to tweak the recipes a little was in an effort to decrease the amount of fat (and calories), so that the "good fats" still make an appearance for the health benefits and flavor but aren't present in such quantity... Just wanted to help these treats be more accessible and easy to work into a balanced diet for people watching their intake of certain macronutrients :) but I absolutely support you sticking to the originals if that works for you - everyone has their own ideal approach and we're all unique! :)
In this day and age, it sometimes feels like a miracle when I come across someone willing to consider both sides of an argument.
:)
PS: Check out some specific recipes, for instance, Greek/Lebanese/Cypriot, although they are often similar, the small changes make each dish unique.
Nice meeting you.