Al Bochi, who is also a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is very familiar with the Mediterranean lifestyle having grown up in the Mediterranean Middle East.
“Incorporating the social aspect of eating, making sure that you’re eating not just to nourish your body but to nourish your soul so that you are not just enjoying the food, but eating and enjoying it with others, is key in the Mediterranean Diet,” said Rahaf Al Bochi, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and owner of Olive Tree Nutrition, a virtual nutritional consulting practice. Al Bochi, who is also a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is very familiar with the Mediterranean lifestyle having grown up in the Mediterranean Middle East.