Adele Tyler - The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook: 2 Books In 1: 150 Recipes For Healthy Vegetarian Diet And Dishes From France Italy And Greece

The Mediterranean eating routine has been very famous for quite a long time, and that though for good reasons. This kind of eating might improve heart wellbeing and help the body fight against specific tumors and neurological infections. Mediterranean-style eating incorporates having more meatless dinners and plant-based proteins. It is imperative to take note that Mediterranean eating is more about the lifestyle of a particular person. It is about enjoying your flavorful meals with your loved ones.

There are various healthy ingredients used in Mediterranean foods. Olive oil is the base of each recipe included in the Mediterranean section. If we use it in a suitable amount, it has many health benefits. It is extremely healthy for the heart and helps in reducing the incidence of heart diseases. Dried fruits such as cranberries, blueberries, cherries, figs, apricot, prunes, and raisins are also used in Mediterranean recipes. These healthy dry fruits contain high amounts of vitamins and minerals that are extremely important for the everyday functions performed in the body. Whole grains staples such as oats, pasta, and bulgur wheat are used in different Mediterranean regions. These staples give your body the feeling of satiety and help to keep your stomach filled for long periods. Not to forget, these staples are a high source of energy to the body as well. The most extensive savory vegetable that is used in Mediterranean foods is tomatoes. It is almost added in every single recipe and has a healthy amount of antioxidants that play a role against heart diseases and tumors. The next main ingredient is olives that are usually used in kinds of pasta, salads, and even salsa. These olives are rich in Vitamin E and protect the body against certain types of cancers. Beans (all kinds of beans) are highly used in vegetarian Mediterranean dishes. These are incredibly flavorful and regulate the glucose metabolism in your body and thus reducing the risk of diabetes. Oregano, curry powder, sage, rosemary, basil, crushed black pepper, cumin, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, thyme, saffron, turmeric, paprika, garlic, and ginger powder are the spices that are used in Mediterranean recipes. These spices are very healthy and contain vitamins and minerals in reasonable quantities. Plain Greek yogurt is also used in Mediterranean foods, and this yogurt is counted as one of the healthiest protein sources in the world. It contains healthy probiotics that are very beneficial for gut health.

Last but not least, 'Cheese,' different kinds of cheese such as feta, mozzarella, cheddar, blue cheese, goat cheese, and parmesan cheese are highly used in Mediterranean dishes. Cheese is a healthy source of fat as well as protein. It provides the body with vitamin K and omega-3 fatty acids.

The healthy ingredients used in vegetarian Mediterranean recipes make these recipes more appealing and flavorful. In this book, you will learn various different vegetarian recipes traditionally originated from France, Italy and Greece. This book contains 50 traditionally cooked recipes in the Mediterranean region (France, Italy and Greece). The recipe section contains historical background, fun facts, origin, and nutritional information regarding each traditional recipe you will love to read. All these recipes are detailed with easy-to-follow instructions and detailed ingredients that help you out in cooking at home.