About MediterrEats

Dietitian-led. Physician-reviewed. Kitchen-tested.

MediterrEats is built by a small team of registered dietitians, a board-certified physician, and a working recipe developer. Every recipe is tested at least three times. Every nutrition claim is reviewed against peer-reviewed research and recognized sources like the USDA, the American Heart Association, and Mayo Clinic before it goes live.

Our editorial standards

• Every health or nutrition article is reviewed by a credentialed dietitian or MD before publishing.
• All quantitative claims (calories, macros, risk reductions) cite the source directly in the article.
• Articles are re-reviewed at least every 18 months and re-dated only when the review is complete.
• We use supportive, evidence-aligned language ("may support," "is associated with") — never "cures" or "reverses."

Meet the team

Dr. Elena Marchetti, RD

Registered Dietitian · Head of Nutrition

Credentials

PhD in Nutritional Sciences, University of Rome

Elena has spent 15 years translating peer-reviewed nutrition research into everyday Mediterranean cooking. She trained in Rome and Athens, contributed to two European Society of Cardiology nutrition working groups, and leads MediterrEats' clinical review team.

Specialties

Cardiovascular nutrition
PREDIMED-style meal design
Metabolic health

Marcus Halevi

Recipe Developer · Culinary Director

Credentials

Culinary Institute of America graduate; 12 years in Levantine and Greek kitchens

Marcus develops every recipe on MediterrEats. His work has been featured in Bon Appétit and Saveur, and he tests every dish at least three times before publishing.

Specialties

Mezze and small plates
Whole-grain cooking
Seasonal produce

Dr. Priya Shah, MD

Medical Reviewer · Internal Medicine

Credentials

MD, Johns Hopkins University; board-certified in Internal Medicine

Priya reviews every health and nutrition article for medical accuracy. She practices primary care in Boston and has published on lifestyle medicine in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Specialties

Cardiometabolic risk
Type 2 diabetes prevention
Lifestyle medicine

Lena Koutsoyannis, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Credentials

MS in Clinical Nutrition, Tufts Friedman School

Lena builds our meal plans and macro calculator logic. She specializes in plant-forward Mediterranean eating for weight management and gestational nutrition.

Specialties

Weight management
Plant-based Mediterranean
Prenatal nutrition