Improve your health, lose weight, and prevent and fight disease For decades, doctors and nutritional experts have observed and confirmed that Mediterranean countries have much lower occurrences of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes in their citizens than northern European countries and the United States. The Mediterranean Diet For Dummies features expert advice on transitioning to this healthful lifestyle by providing meal planning tips, exercise regimens, and more than 150 recipes inspired by the cuisines of Italy, Greece, southern France, and Spain to improve your health, lose weight, and prevent and fight disease. Rather than focusing on restricting certain foods and ingredients, the Mediterranean diet embraces a variety of food choices that promote freshness, whole grains, healthy fats, more vegetables and less meat, understanding proper portion control, and using items like wine and olive oil to create rich flavors. With The Mediterranean Diet For Dummies you’ll find out how a delicious diet can reduce the long-term risk of obesity, heart disease, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and more. * More than 150 tasty recipes * Expert tips on meal planning, exercise regimens, and healthy lifestyle choices * Prevent and fight diseases by eating delicious food Whether you’re just discovering the healthfulness of the Mediterranean diet or are looking for some new recipes to add to your repertoire, The Mediterranean Diet For Dummies has everything you need to start living a healthier life. Related Title: For a quick introduction to this hot, diet phenomenon, try Mediterranean Diet In A Day For Dummies. Only available as an E-book, it is the fastest way to start the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle!
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Improve your health, lose weight, and prevent and fight disease
Rather than focusing on restricting certain foods and ingredients, the Mediterranean diet embraces a variety of food choices that won’t make eating healthy feel like a sacrifice. Promoting freshness, whole grains, healthy fats, more vegetables and less meat, proper portion control, and using items such as wine and olive oil to create rich flavors, Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies shows you how a delicious diet can be healthy and tasty.
Start exploring — discover how the Mediterranean lifestyle encompasses dietary habits, physical activity, stress management, and fun
Here’s to a healthier you — delve into the benefits of a Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, such as heart health, a reduced risk of cancer, and weight loss
Before things heat up — get meal -planning strategies, cooking tips, guidelines for stocking your kitchen, and grocery-shopping ideas
Start cookin’ — from breakfasts and appetizers to dinners and desserts, find delicious recipes for any meal of the day
Open the book and find:
The health benefits of the traditional Mediterranean diet
Tips to make the switch to the Mediterranean diet
More than 160 delicious recipes for every meal and occasion
Timeless and contemporary Mediterranean dishes
How to satisfy your sweet tooth and still stick to a healthy diet plan
Ways to incorporate more plant-based foods in your diet
Increase your omega-3 intake
Learn to:
Make more than more than 160 delicious recipes inspired by the cuisines of Italy, Greece, Morocco, and Spain
Create a healthy lifestyle with Mediterranean cooking
Use ingredients like wine and olive oil to create rich and savory flavors
About the Author
Meri Raffetto, RD, is a registered dietitian and recognized professional in nutrition and wellness. Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RD, has more than 10 years of experience working to enhance the nutrition and wellness of her clients.
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