In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with Claudia Hanna, host of the “If This Food Could Talk” podcast. Deeply passionate about sharing the warm culture and foods of the Mediterranean, Claudia teaches Eat Like a Greek cooking classes and writes about the Mediterranean lifestyle on her blog Live Like a Goddess and as a freelance writer. Claudia shares her story from corporate America to living her dream in Cyprus, alongside the large impact her family’s heritage has had on this journey.  Claudia and I dive deep into all things Mediterranean, differentiating between the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet: only a small part of what makes the lifestyle so healthy promoting. For Claudia, the Mediterranean lifestyle encompasses 5 key pillars: diet; family and community; faith and spirituality; better career choices for women; and the sharing of generational wisdom. We talk about foods that define the Mediterranean diet: olive oil, garlic, onions, lemon, and fish, alongside cooking and preparation tips, and ways to incorporate them into your diet and lifestyle. Claudia shares about her podcast “If This Food Could Talk: A History Show for Everyone Who Eats”, and her business “Athena’s Bump”, a maternal nutrition company focusing on helping mothers fuel through all stages of pregnancy. We finish off with the usual end of the podcast questions. Listen to Claudia’s podcast “If This Food Could Talk” here: www.ifthisfoodcouldtalk.com Follow Claudia on Instagram @livelikeagoddess her podcast @ifthisfoodcouldtalk and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, on Instagram @female.athlete.nutrition  If you find value in this podcast and would like to support the show, join our patreon community! Become part of our Fiercely Fit and Fueled community today, and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Your support means a lot! Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation?  Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code RISEUPNUTRITION for 20% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order In this episode we talk about: 4:30 Claudia’s path from corporate America to living the Mediterranean lifestyle in Cyprus 9:15 Impact of family background on food 11:20 Mediterranean diet vs Mediterranean lifestyle 16:30 Incorporating Mediterranean dietary staples: olive oil, garlic, onions, and lemons  24:50 Tips for cooking fish  27:25 Olive oil 101: different types, uses, and health benefits 30:20 Claudia’s podcast “If This Food Could Talk: A History Show for Everyone Who Eats” 42:35 Claudia’s maternal nutrition company, “Athena’s Bump”  50:10 End of the podcast questions