Robin Keuneke reveals nutrition’s best kept secret that Spain’s version of the Mediterranean diet has stood alone in the vanguard for a long time. Bloomberg forecast ranks Spain number one in terms of healthiest people in the world with diet playing an important role. Research on the Mediterranean diet is ongoing with benefits reported continuously including the recent 2024 JAMA study on olive oil.

We discover that Spain’s mosaic of culinary cultures, each with its own gastronomic identity, expresses a Mediterranean dietary pattern of eating. The insights flowing from this, including the unique longevity of Spanish women, make this book relevant for women of every age. 

With a fresh voice, Keuneke pays homage to the cooking of the famed northern region, which boasts nine of the 11 restaurants in Spain to earn 3 stars in the 2018 Michelin Guide.

The author examines the development of this distinguished gastronomic movement, which impacted not only the entire Iberian Peninsula, but the world. Renowned chefs Carme Ruscalleda and Elena Arzak stop by to share personal health insights and a few favorite recipes in a revealing interview chapter.

Inan era dominated by pharmaceutical solutions, there is a rising consciousness about the incredible healing and preventive powers of food. As the age-old saying goes, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” But how does this translate in today’s world? Can we really use nutrition as a potent tool against sickness and disease? How does one curate a diet that supports health, longevity, and wellness? In this series, we are talking to nutritionists, dietitians, medical professionals, holistic health experts, and anyone with authoritative knowledge on the subject. As a part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Robin Keuneke.