The Ikarian Lunch

This recipe hails from Ikaria, a Greek island known for its Blue Zone status. Ikarians are among the world's healthiest individuals, with one in three living into their 90s. This dish draws from that vital cultural wisdom, using eggplant for its rich vitamins, fiber, and polyphenols (which help the body metabolize sugar). For balance, we add halloumi cheese made from grass-fed goat's milk, which is full of potassium and stress-relieving tryptophan. It’s also hypoallergenic and can usually be enjoyed by lactose intolerant individuals.