For the fifth in a row (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018), the U.S. News & World Report has named the Mediterranean Diet the #1 in Best Diets Overall. It is rich in plant-based foods, whole grains, beans and legumes, and healthy fats such as olive oil, fish, and other healthy fares, making it an …
Mediterranean Diet
Let’s eat the Mediterranean way!
Maybe you are already cooking the Mediterranean way or new to the Mediterranean lifestyle and way of eating. Journey with us as we explore the bold and bright flavors of the Mediterranean region with gourmet recipes, cooking tips, and information on following the Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle, the healthiest diet and lifestyle. Are you looking …
Eating Well Through The Seasons – Spring
Winter is over. The daytime starts getting longer, and it is finally starting to warm up again, which means cravings for fresh greens and refreshing fruits are kicking in. Our natural desires for food change each season, like how we change our clothes as the seasons progress. In addition, our bodies need to adapt to …
Eating Well Through The Seasons
Maybe you have heard nutritionists, dieticians, and food bloggers, touting the importance of Eating Seasonally. But what does it actually mean, and why should we strive to follow it? Eating Seasonally is consuming fruits and vegetables harvested during the same time of year as consumption — for example, eating citrus during the winter and asparagus …
Easy Ways To Adopt The Mediterranean Diet
Suppose you are thinking of adopting the Mediterranean Diet. In that case, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of changes you might need to make. Should you change everything at once or make smaller, incremental changes? Well, as in most things in life, one size does not fit most. As we all know, “what …
Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle
The Mediterranean Diet is much more than a mere healthy and tasty dietary pattern. Rather than focusing on individual ‘superfoods,’ it is the overall approach and combination of lifestyle practices and foods that identify it and make it so healthy and famous. One can summarize these lifestyle practices in a single moto: Enjoy life to …
Foods To Avoid When Following the Mediterranean Diet
Are you wondering how to reap the Mediterranean Diet’s health benefits since it does not exclude any food groups? What foods are considered unhealthy in the Mediterranean way of eating? Can we still indulge in desserts? Well, we all need a sweet treat now and then. When following the Mediterranean way of eating, fruits are …
Mediterranean Diet Resources
We live in a time of abundance of information. So many websites, blogs, and cookbooks promote the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle. Here are our top ones that we believe are worthy of stopping by for more information and delicious recipes. Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust – A non-profit organization that advocates the benefits of the …
Mediterranean Diet Food List
Are you thinking, “Ok, I would like to try the Mediterranean Diet, but what foods do I buy? Do I need to replace all the items currently in my pantry? Do I need to purchase expensive specialty foods?” Well, following the Mediterranean way of eating is very easy and budget-friendly. There is no need to …
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mediterranean Diet is based on the traditional eating patterns and lifestyles of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea (Albania, Algeria, Andorra*, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan*, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Portugal*, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey). *Andorra, Jordan, and Portugal do not have a coastline on the Mediterranean. …
Food Glossary of the Mediterranean Diet
At the beginning of your journey through the Mediterranean Diet, some menu items or foods at the grocery store may be unfamiliar. But don’t pass them up just because you do not know what they are. This handy Food Glossary of the Mediterranean Diet will help you during your first steps. Arborio Rice: It is …
Mediterranean Diet Rated as Best Diet for 2020
Do you ever wonder which diet to follow? What are the pros and cons of “Diet A” vs. “Diet B”? Will I be able to stick with it? Are there any risks if I follow the diet for log? The U.S. News & World Report has asked a panel of nationally recognized experts in diet, …
