By ashley nash baltazar
Between falling back in love with your body, preparing for a vacation to Greece and experimenting with new recipes, there are countless reasons to try the Mediterranean Diet.
The goal of this diet is to avoid salt completely. If you're looking to reduce your intake, this could be beneficial. Here are some simple meal ideas to get you started!
Cucumbers Tomatoes Red onions Olives Feta cheese Olive oil Oregano
With these ingredients, you can create your own Greek salad. The Mediterranean diet includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. In moderation, dieters can also eat wine, cheese and yogurt.
Chickpeas Cucumbers Red onion Bell peppers Kalamata olives Feta cheese Lemon-oregano vinaigrette
You can also add in cherry tomatoes for a sweet and savory touch. Many of the meals within the diet are plant-based. Herbs like oregano and rosemary are used to add flavor.
Salmon Yogurt Cucumbers Garlic Dill
Fish is typically eaten twice a week at minimum. The elimination of red meat helps to prevent chronic disease. Similarly, reducing processed foods and carbs also improves heart health.
Poached eggs Tomatoes Onions Bell peppers Spices Cumin Paprika
Enjoy this vegetarian and pescatarian-friendly meal that consists of protein, vegetables and seasoning. It's encouraged that you make your meals from scratch which helps with weight management.
Roasted eggplant Marinara sauce Mozzarella Parmesan cheese
Baked in a casserole dish, this Mediterranean meal has a short prep time. As do the aforementioned meal ideas, making this mindful way of eating easier to follow.
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