In every Greek kitchen you will find large jars of dried oregano. It is sometimes called spice, but oregano is an herb that is an important ingredient in the Greek diet. Greeks add them to almost everything: salads, feta, meat, fish, potatoes and legumes.
Scientific studies show that the addition of oregano to meat before heat treatment drastically reduces the formation of carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines, which arise when grilling, baking and frying meat. Oregano is also rich in antioxidants that protect cells, slowing down the aging process and reducing the risk of many diseases - including cancer. In addition, it also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
During one of our trips to Crete, the discovery for us was mountain oregano, which differs from the usual one that is known to all. It smells different, looks and tastes different. It grows high in the mountains on rocks rich in calcium and other important minerals. There are no roads there, so the inhabitants cut them by hand and carry them down. This kind of wild oregano draws a number of substances from the soil, which makes it contain a whole range of minerals and other beneficial substances. Wild oregano is a rich source of calcium, magnesium, and trace amounts of iron, zinc, potassium and vitamins. It is also a forgotten drug from the past, which is one of the oldest known medicinal plants. He already knew the properties of oregano Hippocrates and Aristotle.
The ancient Greeks used them as a medicinal herb and not as a typical kitchen spice. Even today, the effectiveness of wild mountain oregano surprises scientists. Initially, they tried unsuccessfully to prove that oregano has no healing properties. It turned out, however, that it works as a very effective antioxidant and antiseptic. When seasoning dishes with this type of oregano, you do not need much, because it is very aromatic and rubbed dry fingers tend to give off a very strong smell.
Mountain oregano is not available in any spice store. However, it is worth spending some time to find a seller's stall offering this herb. Its price is also higher than the price of ordinary oregano, but the long-lasting smell and intense flavor will make it possible to store them for a long time, which perfectly compensates for its higher cost.
Since recently, the Physis of Crete oregano can be bought in the kreta24.pl store. We highly recommend it!
We have been writing about the health-promoting properties of the Mediterranean diet on our website many times. So far, various types of scientific studies have pointed mainly to the links between the Mediterranean diet and the smaller incidence of specific diseases. However, the results of the research recently published by the Annals of Internal Medicine also show the beneficial effects of this diet on better quality of health after the age of 70.
The applicable legal regulations introduce restrictions on the maximum weight of dried plants harvested by a single person. The directive (DAD ΒΛ45ΟΡ1Θ-ΥΡ9) issued by the Forestry Office and valid until 2018 specifies this value as 500 g of dried for individual use. Such restrictions are primarily to counteract excessive exploitation of natural vegetation, which is now too much depleted in many places.
Coming back from a holiday in Crete, we bring with us a tan, many pictures and a bag of beautiful memories connected with visiting this charming corner of Greece. However, holidays in Crete are not only breathtaking landscapes, sun or monuments, but also a feast for the palate. Greeks know how to appreciate the multitude of fresh vegetables and fruits, which is why even the simplest dish tastes great there. Greek cuisine shows that very little food would have to be made from simple ingredients. It is also worth remembering that in many scientific studies the local diet has been recognized as one of the healthiest and most sustainable in the world. Greek cuisine can make eating vegetables a pleasure. One thing is for sure, our taste buds were probably born in Crete, because the local cuisine won over our hearts or stomachs.
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tego nie znam, ale diktamos i górską piję codziennie na zmianę od ponad roku. szczerze powiedziawszy nie wyobrażam sobie poranka bez takiego naparu. Zioła są tak autentyczne w smaku, tak aromatyczne, że piję je nie dlatego, że są zdrowe, ale dlatego, że po prostu są bardzo smaczne ;)
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W pełni Cię rozumiemy. My też używamy dużej ilości ziół z Krety. Zupełnie inna klasa w stosunku do tych dostępnych w naszych sklepach. Gdyby w przyszłości zabrakło Ci w Polsce Malotiry to też znajdziesz ją w sklepie kreta24.pl
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nie ma co nawet porównywać. Herbatki już wkrótce przywiozę sobie w ilościach hurtowych prosto z Krety, tym niemniej dziękuję za info ;)
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Zawsze warto mieć odpowiedni zapas takich ziół :). My nasze ulubione także staramy się przywozić w ilościach gwarantujących "przetrwanie" do kolejnego wyjazdu na Kretę lub do Grecji :)
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Mam górskie oregano z Krety,niesamowity zapach!
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Różni się od zwykłego oregano prawda?
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