While there is no “one size fits all” approach to eating, The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate is a good guide to ensure that 
          your plate is full of a variety of nutritious foods.   Similar to the Mediterranean Diet and Dash Diet (Dietary Approaches 
          to Stop Hypertension), which have a heavy emphasis on fruits and vegetables, this is NOT a diet, rather a way of eating.  
                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                           
          •   Aim to make about ½ of your plate fruits and vegetables. Incorporate color and variety when choosing fruits and 
              vegetables. Go heavy on the non-starchy vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, spinach, and zucchini.  Starchy 
              vegetables such as potatoes and corn, will go in the grain portion of your plate.  
           
          •   Go for whole grains!  This will be about ¼ of your plate. Intact fiber-rich grains and starchy vegetables such as whole 
              wheat, barley, wheat berries, quinoa, oats, brown rice and sweet potatoes pack in more nutrients and filling fiber to 
              keep you satisfied for longer! Limit refined grains such as white bread, white rice and sugary cereals.  
           
          •   Protein.  Your protein source will take up about ¼ of a nine inch plate.  Fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, beans and nuts are 
              all healthy protein sources. Its easy to mix them into salads or a vegetable concoction.  Limit red meat and avoid 
              processed meats such as bacon and sausage.  While some foods such as eggs and shellfish are high in dietary 
              cholesterol, you will want to limit the amount of saturated fat (found in high fat meat and butter), especially if you 
              are working to improve cholesterol levels.  
           
          •   Healthy plant oils-in moderation.  Choose healthy vegetable oils such as olive oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil. 
              Although healthy, be mindful that these oils can contain many calories.  Try to avoid partially hydrogenated oils, 
              which contain trans fat.  
           
          •   Drink Water instead of sugary drinks. Limit milk and dairy products to one to two servings per day and limit juice to a 
              small glass per day, water it down, or add a splash of seltzer water.  
           
          References: 
           
          Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source.  www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsouce/healthy-eating-plate 
           
       
       
       
       
       
       
      Plaka 
      One of the most popular tourist attractions in Athens is the Plaka District, which resides under the Acropolis and spreads 
      out to Syntagma. This village is almost like an island within the city, and it’s the perfect way to experience authentic Greek 
      culture. The area is quite private and boasts truly unique scenery with several cafes, ancient trees, green leaf canopies 
      and stone walkways. The area is well-known for its food, boutique shops and cafes. Along Kydathineon Street, visitors   
      find the Jewish Museum, Folk-Art Museum and Saita Taverna, which serves delicious bakalairo and other grilled meats.
       
       
       
       
       
       
      Ancient Agora 
      Located to the northwest of the Acropolis, the ancient Agora of Athens was once a marketplace and civic center. The 
      people gathered here to browse all kinds of commodities. It was also a place to meet others and talk about politics, 
      business, current events and the nature of the universe and divine. The ancient Greek democracy can actually be traced 
      to this ancient spot. It’s a wonderful area to look at the cultural beginnings of Athens. Overlooking the Ancient Agora from 
      its elevated position on the hill of Agoraios Kolonos, the Temple of Hephaistos was built in the 5th century BC. Similar in 
      style but smaller than the Parthenon, the temple consists of 34 Doric columns that support a still partially intact roof. It is 
      the best preserved temple in all of Greece thanks to its conversion into a church in the 7th century. 
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
      Erechtheum 
      The Erechtheus or Erechtheion is a temple made from Pentelic marble. It’s located on the Acropolis, and it’s one of the 
      legendary pieces of Greek architecture. Its construction dates back to c. 421 and 405 when the earlier temple to Athena 
      was destroyed by the Persian invasion. The Erechtheum was once a sanctuary dedicated to Athena Polias, Erechtheus 
      and Poseidon. Visitors can access the shrine to Athena by going through the eastern portico. The northern portico leads 
      to the western cella. The Porch of the Caryatids can be found through the southern portico. The six draped female figures 
      can be found here that support the entablature, which is the Erechtheum’s most defining feature