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Meri Raffetto
Wendy Jo Peterson
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October 4, 2022

Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies

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Overview

Discover the world’s healthiest and tastiest diet

Ready to transform the way you’ve been preparing dinner? Then it’s time to dive into the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies!

You’ll learn to bring home the flavors of Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Lebanon, and southern France, as you discover the cuisine that’s been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, diabetes, and cognitive decline while delivering extraordinary, authentic flavors.

Unlike many of the quick fix and fad diets on the market today, Mediterranean cooking styles contribute to long-term, healthy lifestyles by focusing on fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, olive oils, and moderate amounts of protein and animal fats. And you’ll learn how to combine and prepare these ingredients into delicious

recipes, while tapping into the mindful eating habits of the Mediterranean.

In this book you’ll explore:

  • Over one hundred and fifty tasty recipes you can cook for any meal of the day
  • Brand-new updates regarding time-saving multi-cooker directions, the latest on the on-going supportive wellness research around the Mediterranean diet, and how to effectively plan and prep over a month of quick & easy Mediterranean meals
  • Mindful eating and living approaches to savor and enjoy the foods and lifestyle of the Mediterranean

Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies is the perfect hands-on guide for anyone looking for an introduction to the Mediterranean cuisine, as well as those already familiar with the diet but need some fresh recipe ideas.

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About The Author

Meri Raffetto, RDN, founded Real Living Nutrition Services (reallivingnutrition.com), which pro- vides one of the only interactive online weight-loss and wellness programs.

Wendy Jo Peterson MS, RDN, enhances the nutrition of clients ranging from elite athletes to pediatric patients, and is currently a culinary instructor at Mesa College.

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Following a Mediterranean diet is a useful tool for overall health, weight management, and disease prevention. Knowing the principles of a Mediterranean diet, using appropriate portion sizes, and organizing your kitchen can lead you on the way to successfully meeting your health goals.Following the eating principles of the Mediterranean dietThe Mediterranean diet includes some modern eating principles inspired by traditional diet patterns of certain Mediterranean regions around the 1960s.
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Springtime in the Mediterranean (March through May) brings warm weather and new crops such as brightly colored, pencil-thin asparagus; dark leafy greens; and artichokes. Nothing is quite like seeing these welcoming veggies lined up in the produce aisle or at the farmers' market after a long, cold winter. Here are some simple Mediterranean-inspired veggie dishes to go along perfectly with a spring meal.
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Eating a plant-based diet is one of the fundamentals of Mediterranean cuisine and one of the major reasons for the health benefits found in the Mediterranean diet. Lentils are small, round legumes that make a healthy choice for any meal. They're a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals such as folate and iron.
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The Mediterranean diet includes a specific balance of foods that's high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and contains the perfect balance of fatty acids. Alas, you can't just eat your way to Mediterranean health. Living a healthy lifestyle means you have to look at all aspects of your life. Along with the food plan is a way of life that includes regular physical activity and time for rest, community, and fun; for the folks on the Mediterranean coast, this combination seems to have created that ever-elusive life balance.
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No matter what country you live in, nothing tastes as good as a perfectly cooked steak. Eat steak the Mediterranean way: smaller portion sizes and amazing fresh flavors and ingredients. Although the serving may be smaller, the taste quotient is just as high. You can make up for the smaller size by adding an amazing legume or vegetable dish.
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You may be surprised how healthy a simple serving of popular Mediterranean vegetables really is for your body. You've probably heard the saying "You are what you eat," meaning that if your food is full of sugars and unhealthy fats, that's what you have coursing through your body. Vivid description, but true! Luckily, the same is true for eating vegetables.
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The winter months, December through February, are often the time when you're less active, which makes it one of the most important times of the year to ramp up your vegetable intake, especially if you're following the Mediterranean Diet. The extra fiber and roughage help you feel full and satisfied as you expend less energy through activity and exercise.
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Although the Mediterranean Diet encourages you to slow down and enjoy cooking and eating, doing so all the time can be a challenge. Here are some quick seafood recipes that you can prepare and take with you as you run from errand to errand. The most important piece is to get you eating fish a couple of times a week if you aren't already doing so.
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Although the fall isn’t as big a veggie season as summer, you can find several choices to incorporate into your Mediterranean diet, including broccoli, cauliflower, and late summer eggplants and squash. These recipes highlight some of the vegetables you can find from September to November, adding a punch of flavor with fresh herbs, spices, olive oil, and cheeses.
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All children have different tastes. Some can handle a lot of spice, and others like foods to be bland. Changing to a Mediterranean Diet might be challenging if you may have picky eaters on your hands who shudder at the idea of lentils or feta. You might have adventurous eaters who think lima beans are the best food ever.
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Following a Mediterranean diet is a useful tool for overall health, weight management, and disease prevention. Knowing the principles of a Mediterranean diet, using appropriate portion sizes, and organizing your kitchen can lead you on the way to successfully meeting your health goals.Following the eating principles of the Mediterranean dietThe Mediterranean diet includes some modern eating principles inspired by traditional diet patterns of certain Mediterranean regions around the 1960s.
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Eggs are eaten often in the Mediterranean and are a great breakfast choice because they're a wonderful source of protein and offer other healthy vitamins and minerals.Although they're high in cholesterol, eating eggs in moderation hasn't proven to have any adverse effects on heart health. In fact, a review of 224 studies carried out over the last 25 years has determined that eating eggs daily didn't raise cholesterol levels.
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You may already be on board with many of the principles of a Mediterranean diet. Take this quiz to see where you fall and what changes you can focus on toward adopting a Mediterranean diet.Answer the following questions; the numbers in parentheses are point totals, but you don't have to worry about those until after you take the quiz.
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Making your own pizza like the people in the Mediterranean do has never been easier and more fun. Although pizza is loved throughout many countries, it’s one of those food items that can become very unhealthy quickly, but the pizza on the Mediterranean Diet is a far cry from the 5-meat, stuffed crust, deep-dish, extra cheese variety.
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Breakfast in the Mediterranean is usually simple fare, but you can also find many specialties like Greek yogurt that are unique to the region. Although you can find many yogurts lining the shelves of your local grocery store, plain Greek yogurt reigns over the rest. One reason: All the liquid whey is drained out, leaving a thicker, creamier texture.
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In many Mediterranean regions, the general rule is to serve a hot appetizer before a light meal and a cold appetizer prior to a heavy meal. This strategy is a great health tip; avoiding eating heavy foods on top of heavy foods is one of the ways the people of the Mediterranean naturally balance their calorie and fat intake.
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Beginning your day with a great Mediterranean-style breakfast gives your body the energy it needs to get moving. Whether you're in a hurry and need to grab something on the run or have more time to prepare a home-cooked meal, the Mediterranean diet gives you ample options. A typical workday Mediterranean breakfast is often similar to a snack, usually consisting of two items you can throw together from your pantry.
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Although you may be used to cruising to the grocery store and buying whatever you need, folks on the Mediterranean coast 50 years ago didn't roll that way. Instead, they depended on what was farmed and fished locally, making culinary specialties by using everything on hand. Those habits may be fading, but they're still the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, and you can still embrace them by incorporating fresh foods into your meals even if you don't live near the Mediterranean.
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