Prima Plora
Luxurious & Elegant
We strive for what we love in a world that has forgotten the value of food in our lives. A plate of food, eaten in a restaurant or at home, the taste and the quality depends on the raw materials we use. With this as our principle and also that are forthright in any form of mass production of the raw...
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Outstanding location
One of the best spots in Rethymnon
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The food experience
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Explore the experience of Cretan cuisine and exquisite raw materials we use! Enjoy your meal by the sea overlooking the Fortezza castle and sunset.
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Mediterranean Cuisine
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Dietary consciousness towards the beginning of the Cretan - Mediterranean diet is our goal, since our traditional cuisine is a nutritional standard globaly and an ideal choice for everyone.
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE CRETAN DIET
Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece.
Use Only Fresh, Local Ingredients
Fresh, local produce is the cornerstone of the Cretan diet.
Consume Plenty of Olive Oil
The traditional Cretan diet relies heavily on olive oil.
Eat Meat Sparingly
Meat and fish play only a small part in traditional Cretan cuisine.
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE CRETAN DIET
The Cretan people are known for their hospitality and vibrant culture – as well as their rich culinary traditions. The landscape of this breathtaking island contains rugged mountains and relaxing beaches, which provides Cretans with a diverse and plentiful supply of fresh produce, game and seafood, legumes, nuts and seeds. In a nutshell, the island's culture, history and geography have all helped to develop a cuisine that is unique to Crete. Traditional Cretan cuisine contains a wide variety of fresh, wholesome ingredients that make for a very healthy diet. Below are a few of the basic principles of the Cretan diet.
Use Only Fresh, Local Ingredients
The diet consists primarily of plant-based foods, including a wide array of veggies, fruits, whole grains, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds, and fresh herbs and spices. Most produce on the island is harvested and eaten the same day. It is essential, therefore, that anyone trying to switch to a Cretan diet buy only local produce that is in season, as fresh produce will provide maximum flavor and nutrients.
Consume Plenty of Olive Oil
In fact, the average Cretan consumes nearly three times more fat than the average American; however, most of that fat comes from olive oil, which is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids that are resistant to oxidation. The natural antioxidative properties of olive oil are thought to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Eat Meat Sparingly
Moreover, meat is typically grilled, not fried, and served in much smaller portions than what most Americans consume. To stick to this diet, therefore, you should limit the amount of red meat you consume to one meal a week, and eat fish and poultry only 2-3 times per week. There are so many delicious vegetarian Cretan dishes, however, that you likely won't even miss the meat!
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Prima Plora
Akrotiriou 4Rethymno, 74100
Greece
Tel (+30) 2831056990
Email [email protected]
Open hours
Monday - Sunday
: 13:00 - 00:00
