Everyday Mediterranean

Book excerpt: The Mediterranean diet made easy! Filled with 90+ easy-to-prepare recipes and expert, step-by-step nutrition advice, Everyday Mediterranean is your go-to companion for living a healthier lifestyle. The Mediterranean diet is largely considered one of the healthiest ways to eat. Everyday Mediterranean shows us that it’s so much more than a diet—it’s a lifestyle characterized by plant-forward meals made with delicious quality ingredients (spices, herbs, legumes, and seafood, to name a few!) and cooking with healthy fats. Vanessa Perrone, a Registered Dietitian, offers her expert guidance and more than 90 exciting and simple-to-prepare recipes that will bring the power of the Mediterranean into your daily life. Sharing meals with loved ones is another important part of this lifestyle, and these are recipes the whole family will enjoy together. Throughout the pages of this beautiful book, you’ll find: Easy and flavorful recipes: Walnut Zucchini Muffins, Creamy Farfalle Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Lentil Tabbouleh, Mackerel Bucatini with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumbs, Baked Salmon with Gremolata Crust, and many, many more! Foundational knowledge: A thorough yet approachable overview of the diet, highlighting its principles and tips on incorporating each into your life. Practical advice: What kind of olive oil should you buy and use? How to get into the habit of adding more nutrient-dense food to your meals? How to stock a Mediterranean pantry? A focus on health benefits: A thorough exploration of the overall health benefits—including a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, improved heart health, and supporting mental health. Plus nutritional advice in each recipe! The Mediterranean diet can be accessible for even the busiest schedules or the tightest budgets. It’s time to embrace the delicious food and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and Everyday Mediterranean is here to show you how!