Across the street from my office is a Greek Resto I frequent and the owner is actually Lebonese... but he looks great for his age. He's very fit and spry... he's in his early 70's... he's always reminding us ladies that we can choose to have a salad rather than rice or potatoes LOL he's so charming that he doesn't offend us with his diet suggestions. But I have lost a lot of weight this year simply cutting out greasy stuff and using extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs in my cooking.... I also use a lot of tomatoes, peppers, garlic and purple onions etc.. to get color oxidents and flavor in my food. Taste's great and good for you.