I love to read at the beach. If you do too, I urge you to pick up a copy of a mystery I just finished reading. It’s titled “The Iberian Table: Healthy Cooking Secrets from the Land of Longevity, Introduction to The Spanish Mediterranean Diet” and it lays bare the ageless secret of how Spaniards live longer than the vast majority of cultures on the planet.
The book’s author is Robin Keuneke, former food editor for “Total Health Magazine,” who brings a unique perspective to her work that blends culinary expertise, nutrition science, and cultural story telling.
“The Iberian Table” is equal parts cookbook, health guide, and culinary-travel memoir showcasing over 100 accessible recipes that highlight the longevity-enhancing Spanish cuisine.
Typical of the advice she dispenses is the tip to use smoky pimentón in your cooking. The spice, she writes, acts as a detoxifier of carcinogens and cholesterol, noting that the Spanish version affords more health benefits than regular paprika due to its extremely high concentration of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
As consumer interest in healthful eating grows, Keuneke’s expertise makes her an ideal media source for insights on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Recent studies, including a 2024 JAMA report on olive oil’s health benefits, further validate the longevity-promoting properties of the Mediterranean lifestyle. With “The Iberian Table,” Keuneke delivers a compelling narrative on how traditional meals can support health and wellness.
“The Iberian Table” is available for purchase at Amazon, Barnes&Noble.com , Bookshop.org, and other reputable book sellers.
