Victoria Riley

The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Beginners.55+ Quick, Easy, Healthy and Favorite Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Weight Loss. Victoria Riley

The Mediterranean diet has been called one the healthiest and best in the world. The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating and living that derives from the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea (like Italy and Greece). It's not a strict diet, but more of loose guidelines. Here's how the Mayo Clinic defines the Mediterranean diet: -Daily consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats (like olive oil)-Weekly consumption of fish, poultry, legumes (beans & lentils), and eggs-Moderate portions of dairy products-Limited intake of red meatMayo Clinic stresses that a Mediterranean diet is plant based, not meat based. It's kind of like a whole food plant based diet (WFPB), with a bit of seafood and dairy thrown in. Having a loose concept is helpful and provides flexibility (like eating "flexitarian", a word Alex and I often use to describe how we eat). It's all about the lifestyle. One of the best things about the Mediterranean diet is that it's all about the lifestyle. This eating philosophy originated based on the longevity of people in the Mediterranean, and researchers observed more than just eating habits. Simply eating Mediterranean diet recipes is not all there is to it. Here's what's important in addition to food: -Stay active and exercise regularly.-Avoid smoking.-Reduce the amount of stress in your lifestyle.-Actively participate in community: be invested and engaged in the people around you!