Feeling like it’s time to make a change, to embrace a healthier way of eating? The Mediterranean diet is your answer. It’s a deliciously healthy way of eating, with a multitude of benefits (including weight loss) that have been proven repeatedly in medical studies. Not a diet, but a lifestyle, the Mediterranean diet will improve your health and your quality of life while sustaining you with flavorful, easy to prepare foods that promote vitality and overall well-being. Jam-packed with helpful info about the diet, the ingredients it’s based on, this guide will put you a path for lifelong success with 68 recipes that will have you loving what you eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and even in between with healthy snacks and fruit-forward desserts). So say goodbye to restrictive diets and welcome a balanced approach that emphasizes not just what you eat, but how much you enjoy it!
Who Knew Eating Healthy Could Be So Delicious?
GETTING STARTED • This is your quick-start guide to the Mediterranean diet, covering its many health and quality-of-life benefits, the delicious whole foods it’s based on, and tips for lifelong success.
What Is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
Foods That Will Keep You Young
Tips for Success
BREAKFAST • Make every morning a good morning! This delicious selection of recipes will kick your day off right with foods that will nourish and sustain you.
LUNCH • This midday meal will never be an afterthought with these simple and satisfying soups, salads, veggie-loaded toasts, and more. They are also a perfect choice when you want something light for dinner.
VEGETARIAN DINNERS • Vegetables are a key component of the Mediterranean way of eating, and these imaginative creations make them the star of the plate with a supporting cast of pasta, legumes, and grains.
CHICKEN & SEAFOOD DINNERS • Embrace lean proteins and healthy fats with these easy-to-prepare dishes featuring fantastic flavors that will delight your taste buds and leave you satisfied.
SNACKS & SWEETS • Be prepared for between meal cravings with these dips and spreads, tasty treats, and good-for-you bars. No need to deny yourself something sweet with these fruit-forward desserts.
DIY Flavored Yogurt • Liven up your yogurt cup with sweet and savory mix-ins. Simply tear off the lid, add your choice of flavor, and get scooping.
Prevention Mediterranean Diet
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