Learn to eat well, and live well, with this true beginner's guide to the Mediterranean diet Renowned for its health benefits, the Mediterranean diet promotes a cultural tradition that focuses on fresh, natural ingredients for every meal. The disease-fighting antioxidants and omega-3s found in the nutrient-rich foods central to the diet help promote: Heart health Weight management Bone health Cognitive decline prevention Reduction of stroke risk The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners eases you into new eating habits with an overview of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, 40 introductory recipes, and a sample 7-day meal plan: from a breakfast of crisp, refreshing melon and berries in a Summer Day Fruit Salad to the smoky flake and tangy creaminess of Dilly Baked Salmon for dinner with lightly sweet Homemade Biscotti to finish—and that's just a single day! Other diet cookbooks overwhelm beginners with too much information and too many recipes. The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners is the perfect mix of insight and recipes to start your journey to healthier living.

Embrace a healthy Mediterranean diet through whole, natural foods prepared with heart. Hailed by the Mayo Clinic as a "heart-healthy diet," the Mediterranean diet is praised as one of the healthiest ways to eat in the world. The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners is your complete guide to understanding this low-fat, nutritious diet for optimum health and weight loss: Mediterranean diet recipes for every meal, from breakfasts to desserts. Wake up on the Spanish coast with a Mediterranean Omelet; take a trip to Tuscany for lunch with a Fresh Tomato Pasta Bowl; or enjoy a sweet dessert of Red Grapefruit Granita after a leisurely dinner. Tips for success ease your transition to a Mediterranean diet by presenting simple, attainable techniques that help you learn how to eat as much as what to eat. Meal plans offer a quick-start guide to enjoying the wonderfully varied and delicious Mediterranean diet. Detailed information on the scientifically proven benefits of a Mediterranean diet, and how nutritious, low-fat foods can help fight disease and improve heart health. Start enjoying the delicious Mediterranean diet today with The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners: The Complete Guide.

Healthy food = healthy lifestyle Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. • Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans • Easy step–by–step shopping and preparation tips and instructions • Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition

Obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer—all diseases that have been scientifically linked to diet—are at an all-time high. But there's a way that's been successful for millions of people for thousands of years: the Mediterranean diet. In The Complete Mediterranean Diet, top cardiologist Michael Ozner offers the traditional Mediterranean diet—clinically proven to reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and numerous other diseases—with the latest scientific findings in health and nutrition to create a diet that's easy to follow. Alongside an abundance of evidence supporting the Mediterranean diet's incredible health benefits, including sustainable weight loss, Dr. Ozner includes 500 delicious, classic Mediterranean recipes, such as: Savory Mediterranean Chickpea Soup Pizza Margherita Grilled Citrus Salmon with Garlic Greens Spicy Whole Wheat Capellini with Garlic With a foreword by Debbie Matenopoulos, The Complete Mediterranean Diet shows you how and why to change your diet for a longer, healthier, happier life.

Experience the amazing benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in just one month. The Mediterranean Diet is certified as one of the healthiest diets by trusted organizations from the American Heart Association to the Mayo Clinic. With a focus on flavorful produce, healthy fats, whole grains, and wholesome natural foods, the Mediterranean Diet is a lifestyle change that is so enjoyable it won't feel like a diet. The Mediterranean Diet for Every Day will guide you through the first month of a successful Mediterranean Diet, making it easy to improve your heart health, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and create a path to sensible weight loss. With smart guidelines and mouthwatering recipes, The Mediterranean Diet for Every Day will make your transition to the Mediterranean Diet simple and painless. Designed to help you fit healthy changes into your busy lifestyle, The Mediterranean Diet for Every Day includes: More than 100 easy Mediterranean Diet recipes, including Italian-Herbed Lamb Chops, Whole-Grain Mediterranean Pizza, and even Whipped Chocolate Mousse 4-Week Mediterranean Diet meal plan to guide you through the diet one day at a time A detailed Mediterranean Diet food list-from whole-grain breads and pastas, to fresh seafood, to healthy fat sources like olives and avocados Sample grocery lists, tips for cooking Mediterranean Diet dishes, and essential advice on reading food labels The Mediterranean Diet for Every Day is your guide to making lasting changes to your diet that are both positive and delicious.

Diekman counsels you on how eating a diet direct from the Mediterranean-- as well as getting plenty of exercise-- will have you dropping a size (or two!) in no time!