Achieve optimal health and live longer with timeless advice from Mediterranean culture The Mediterranean lifestyle offers achievable and enjoyable opportunities for a longer, healthier, and happier life. By incorporating simple and fun habits into your daily life, you can enjoy these lasting benefits. In Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies, best-selling author, Mediterranean lifestyle ambassador, chef, and culinary expert Amy Riolo walks you through the basic lifestyle practices that have stood the test of time and will transform the way you eat, socialize, and experience life. You’ll find practical ways to enjoy increased energy, better sleep, an improved attitude, and a revitalized social life. You’ll learn to make a healthy, produce-based diet the centerpiece of a new approach to living that includes engaging with nature, making mealtimes sacred, and laughing at life every day. More than 30 delicious, simple, and authentic Mediterranean recipes from various countries in the region, this book shows you how to: Benefit from ancient wisdom which has enabled people to survive and thrive well into their 90s for millennia Adopt a food-friendly approach that makes cooking for yourself, friends, and family an opportunity for fun and memorable experiences Organize your pantry and kitchen around Mediterranean principles so making simple, healthy foods becomes second nature Make time for yourself, your family, and your friends by reconnecting with the outdoors, siestas, and communal meals The transformational opportunity found in this lifestyle guide is about more than improving your diet and losing a few pounds. It’s about showing you how to find a happier and healthier you without resorting to fads, tricks, shortcuts, or diets that only last a few days. By revealing the often-overlooked cultural traditions and lifestyle components that have earned the Mediterranean Diet top ranking among the world’s diets, this book will help you to achieve lasting and meaningful results, anytime and anywhere. Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies is for anyone who wants more flavor in their food, more wine in their glass, more friends at their table, and more life in their life.
Opa! — get a guided tour of the Mediterranean diet, from its main nutrients to its many health benefits Nothing to sneeze at — discover the positive effects of the Mediterranean diet on common ailments, such as heart conditions, high ...
IN THIS CHAPTER » Setting the table with fresh fall harvest vegetables » Finding new ways to cook winter ... People in the Mediterranean enjoy five to nine servings of vegetables a day on average, which is a good goal to strive for.
With 100 recipes and practical advice, this is the only guide you'll need to get started on the authentic Mediterranean diet!
With 150 original recipes, menu plans, and dieting tips, you'll get a comprehensive tour of the Mediterranean diet!
In The Complete Mediterranean Diet, top cardiologist Michael Ozner offers the traditional Mediterranean diet—clinically proven to reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and numerous other diseases—with the latest scientific findings ...
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 ...
Whether you’re tired of the ups and downs of fad diets and are in search of a healthier approach to weight loss, or you’re looking for a flexible way to feed your family nutritious meals they’ll love, this book is packed with the ...
Forget about fad diets and the latest trends--this book features recipes for pasta, whole grains, roasted vegetables, hearty breads dipped in olive oil, and more, all of which can be made in 30 minutes or less, and some in just 20 minutes.
Are you interested in improving your heart health?
Includes 15-minute, 30-minute, one pot, and 5-ingredient Mediterranean diet recipes for beginners.