The Complete Mediterranean DietCookbook
Super Easy and Irresistible Recipes for Living well and Eating well every Day
(4-Week Meal Plan Included)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: What is the Mediterranean Diet?
Myths About the Mediterranean Diet
Myth #1: The Mediterranean Diet Applies Only to theMediterranean RegionMyth #2: The Mediterranean Diet Is aHigh-Fat Diet
Myth #3: This Diet is All About Pasta,
Cheese, and PizzaMyth #4: It Is Incredibly
Difficult to Follow
Myth #5: Drink Wine Freely
Chapter Two: Improve your Health the
Mediterranean WayImprove Cardiovascular
Health
Improves Cognitive Health
Promotes Weight Loss and
MaintenanceReduces the Risk
of Type-2 Diabetes Reduces
Inflammation
Reduces the Risk of Certain
Types of CancerHelps Ease
Depression
Chapter Three: Eat Nutrient
Dense FoodsThe
Mediterranean Diet Food List
Vegetables
Fruits
Healthy
Grains
Legumes
Healthy Fats
Dairy
Products
Herbs and
Spices
Animal
Protein Nuts
and Seeds
Condiments and Sauces
Beverages
Foods to Avoid
All Refined
GrainsProcessed
Meats Added
Sugar Unhealthy
Oils
Chapter Four: Get Started with The
Mediterranean DietTips to Get StartedIt Is All About Small Steps
The Rule About Vegetables
and FruitsAlways Choose
Lean Proteins
Don't Forget About
Healthy FatsStay Active
Stay Hydrated At All Times
Experiment With Herbs
and SpicesSpend Time
with Your Loved Ones
Things to Remember Before Starting the DietAlways Establish
Your GoalsIt Is a
Lifestyle
Pay Attention to The Olive
Oil You UseDairy Is Allowed
Only in Moderation Deserts
Are Not Off Limits
Chapter Five: Tips to Accelerate
your ProgressTips to Follow
Cook at Home
Practice Mindful
EatingPlan All
Meals
Ration Your Portions
Clean Your
PantryGrocery
Shopping
Choose Local and Seasonal ProduceSet a Food Budget
Meal Prep Is Your
Friend Never Leave the
Home HungryMake
Healthy Snacks
Fill Up on Healthy
FoodsDon't Forget to
Exercise
Mistakes to Avoid
Drastically Increasing Your Intake ofGrains And CerealsNot Practicing PortionControl
Not Paying Attention to The CheeseYou ConsumeNot Eating SufficientSeafood
Skipping Meals
Drinking Too Much
WineDon't Limit
Flavors
Do Not Use Processed Foods as a
SubstituteTips to Stay Motivated
Do Not Rush Into It
Change Your
MindsetPrepare
for Setbacks
Let Go of Any Notions of PerfectionBuddy Up
Establish
Rewards
Create a Maintenance Plan
Maintain a Journal
Chapter Six: Quick Mediterranean Diet
Breakfast RecipesBlueberry Coffee BreakfastSmoothie
Banana Bread Smoothie
Mediterranean Pistachios and Fruits withYogurtMediterranean Tofu ScrambleQuick Steel Cut
OatmealVeggie
Omelet
Muesli with Raspberries
Greek Quinoa Breakfast
Bowl Tropical Mango
Smoothie Bowl Chocolate
Almond Butter Breakfast
Chapter Seven: Elaborate
Breakfast RecipesBanana
Bread
Veggie Egg Cups
Mediterranean Egg White Breakfast SandwichGreen Shakshuka with Spinach,
Chard & FetaQuinoa Pancakes
Breakfast Pita Pizza
Socca (Farinata) with Avocado
and TomatoBerry Quinoa
Breakfast Bake
Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Whole-wheat Zucchini or
Carrot BreadHearty
Breakfast Muffins
Pumpkin Banana Oats Breakfast Cookies
Chapter Eight: Quick
Lunch RecipesSalmon
Pita Sandwiches
Mediterranean Lettuce
Wraps Shrimp, Avocado
& Feta Wrap White
Bean & Veggie Salad
Mediterranean Cabbage
Soup Greek Salad Sushi
Mediterranean
Couscous Salad Ravioli
& Vegetable Soup
Taco Lettuce Wraps
Creamy Buffalo Chicken
Salad Chapter Nine: Lunch
for Big Occasions
Mediterranean Chicken
Quinoa BowlMediterranean
Pasta Salad
Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro
with Tzatziki Quinoa Stuffed
Eggplant with Tahini Sauce
Spanakopita
Grilled Cheese and Mushroom Sandwich for
ThanksgivingLemon Salmon with Garlic and
Thyme
Mediterranean Egg and Tomato Skillet with Pita (Shakshuka)
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche with Sweet
Potato CrustCouscous & Fruit Salad
Chapter Ten: Family Dinner Recipes
Easy Mediterranean Pasta with Tuna
and TomatoesGambas al Ajillo
(Spanish Garlic Shrimp)
Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa SaladSeafood Couscous Paella
Skillet Lemon Chicken &
Potatoes with KaleItalian
Artichoke and Green Bean
Casserole Creamy Pesto Chicken
Salad with Greens Hearty
Minestrone
Fish Stew with Olives, Capers &
PotatoesVegan Grain Bowl
Chapter Eleven: Dinner Recipes for
Big OccasionsEyeball Pasta for
Halloween
Crispy Baked Drumsticks with Honey-Mustard
Sauce for HalloweenJack 'O Lantern Quesadillas for
Halloween
Mediterranean Beef Kofta for Christmas
BBQ Carrot Dogs for 4th
July Tex-Mex Pasta
Salad for 4th July
Creamy Scallop & Pea Fettuccine for New Years PartyMustard-Maple Pork Tenderloin for New Years PartyThaiChickenSataywithSpicyPeanut Sauce Italian Mussels &Pasta
Chapter Twelve: Meal Plan
Week
1
Week
2
Week
3
Week
4
Conclusion and Bonus
Thank you for reading This book.
Introduction
The Mediterranean diet is not new; it is one of the healthiest diets you can adopt. This diet isbased on the regular eating patterns of those living in the Mediterranean regions such asGreece, Italy, and Spain. The protocols recommended by this diet are quite simple. It isessentially a plant-based diet that consists of heart-healthy fats and plenty of seafood. Callingit a diet is not entirely right, because it is more like a way of living. This diet encourages youto make good food choices and increases your consumption of fresh vegetables, fruits, wholegrains,nutsandseeds,herbsandspices,legumes,andnaturallyfattyseafood.TheMediterranean diet is incredibly easy to follow and can be customized to suit your lifestyle.Allyou need to do is become conscious about your food choices. Yes, it is as simple as that!