The current health crisis caused by the novel corona virus, Covid-19, is causing great concern for many Americans. Covid 19 is a serious illness of pandemic proportions, and people are currently being advised to shelter in place to avoid spreading it even more.
The novel corona virus can be deadly, and currently hospitals are swamped as they struggle to keep up with the influx of seriously ill patients. Staying healthy is something we can all do to help fight the virus and its spread. If you’ve needed a good reason to start eating healthy and to give your immune system a boost, this is the best motivator you could have.
Mediterranean food is one such way you can help give your body the nutrition and support it needs to stay healthy. Mediterranean food is well researched as an immune boosting diet. It is rich in fiber, which feeds and supports healthy gut bacteria, as well as anti-oxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties that help improve overall health.
The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet are so profound, researchers have noted that people who follow them typically enjoy a longer life compared to those who don’t. Notably, Ikarians often live into their 90s and even over 100, all without heart problems and a relatively low rate of cancer.
Many nutritionists even go as far as using the Mediterranean diet as a model for a healthy diet, due to its plant based nature and variety of nutrition packed ingredients.
Although a healthy diet can’t prevent you from getting sick, it can help strengthen your immune system so your body has the best possible chance of fighting the virus. With so many people ending up in hospitals or dying, doing everything we can to keep ourselves healthy could not only protect our own lives, but the lives of other people who need that hospital bed.
Even with an outbreak going on, people need to eat. There’s no better time than now to choose a healthy meal over pizza or fried chicken.
Stay Safe with Food Delivery
Restaraunt dining rooms are currently closed right now in order to help stop the spread, but you can still get your food safely through food delivery and take-out. Aladdin’s is currently offering both.
Food delivery is considered a safe way to get food during the outbreak. The FDA notes that there is no reason to suspect food packaging or food itself is a method for becoming infected by the Covid-19 virus.
The corona virus is more likely to be spread through airborne droplets from mucus or saliva belonging to an infected person. People can spread the virus even when they are showing no symptoms and feel healthy, which is part of why it is currently spreading so easily.
To help keep yourself safe, limiting your contact with people via ordering delivery or take out is a healthy option.
These are unprecedented times, and it’s normal to feel frightened or helpless. We are here to help. A healthy, flavorful Mediterranean meal is a phone call away through our current services.
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Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to cut back on your meat consumption, Mediterranean food is a great option.
Unlike the highly processed meat-substitutes that have made their way onto shelves in recent years, vegetarian and vegan Mediterranean food is completely natural, minimally processed and healthier for you.
Traditional Dishes
Whole foods, plant-based eating feels like a brand-new concept. In San Diego, and across the US, new restaurants are opening up to cater for a surge in vegan and flexitarian diners. But healthy vegetarian and vegan dishes have always been on our menu as an authentic part of a Mediterranean diet.
Let’s pause for a mini history lesson. In the past meat was expensive and difficult to keep in the heat of the Mediterranean sun, while legumes and vegetables were plentiful. Before meat became so easily accessible, beans and lentils were an important source of protein, and vegetables were spiced and prepared to make them more delectable and filling.
Over generations, recipes have been created and perfected to become what they are today. These same authentic recipes have made their way to our San Diego restaurant.
Natural and Healthy
While the world marvels at lab-grown meat and Hollywood celebrities spend millions backing vegan burgers, there’s a question that has bemused Mediterranean chefs: why go to all those lengths to replicate meat when there are already plenty of natural, healthy, whole-foods alternatives? Someone had better introduce Leo to Mediterranean food!
Just to show you how pure and angelic plant-based Mediterranean dishes are, here is a list of some of our popular appetizers from our catering menu and their main ingredients:
Falafels: garbanzo beans, fava beans, herbs and spices.
Baba Ghanouj: eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon
Hummus: garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic and lemon
Vegi Dolma: Grape leaves tomatoes, rice, herbs and spices
You see? No scary processed ingredients to be seen, nothing is unfamiliar, no trans fats, just healthy, fresh whole-foods.
Vegetable Oils
The majority of Mediterranean foods are prepared in olive oil and therefore the vegetable dishes are easily made vegan too. North American and Northern European diets tend to favor dairy or lard. Go to France and order the garlic mushrooms, and they’ll come back swimming in butter, go to Greece and the same dish will be suitable for vegans.
In our previous blog, we explored the health benefits of olive oil, so if you’re switching to a plant-based diet for health reasons, Mediterranean food is a great choice.
At Aladdin Cafe, we’re passionate about using fresh herbs and vegetables in all our recipes. Let our staff know about your dietary requirements and we’ll happily talk you through your options.
We have plenty of plant-based dishes on offer, and a few dishes can be adjusted to be suitable for you. We’re excited about serving up real, authentic dishes and nutritionally rich food that you and your fellow diners will all enjoy.
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