Year after year, the Mediterranean diet is ranked as one of the top diets by a panel of health experts at U.S. News & World Report, and an overwhelming amount of research shows it can lead to sustainable weight loss, improve heart health and brain function, and even prevent chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. Maybe it’s because the Mediterranean diet doesn’t fit into the restrictive calorie-driven framework of an actual “diet.” But it’s not quite as simple as chowing down on pasta, pizza, and hummus, either. Here’s everything you need to know to embrace the number diet in the world.
MEDITERRANEAN DIET 101 • Everything you need to know about the Mediterranean diet, including health benefits, tips for sticking with the plan and more.
Dining Out on a Mediterranean Diet • If you’re heading to a Mediterranean restaurant, chances are they will have plenty of appropriate options for you to choose from. Here are a few tips for staying consistent with the eating pattern while dining out:
STOCKING YOUR KITCHEN • Here are some delicious ingredients that you might find useful when stocking your kitchen to add Mediterranean flavor to every meal.
SUMMER SHOPPING LIST
SAMPLE 7-DAY DIET MEAL PLAN • Our simple, nutritionist-approved one-week Mediterranean diet plan is perfect for easing into the lifestyle and making it practical for you.
Summer Breakfasts
Summer Lunches + Dinners
Summer Sides
Summer Snacks + Desserts
Good Housekeeping summer Mediterranean Diet
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