Learning about the Mediterranean Diet
U.S. News and World Report votes the Mediterranean Diet the #1 Plant Based Diet!
It seems strange to compare the Mediterranean Diet to other diets such as Weight Watchers and the Biggest Loser. The Mediterranean Diet is much more of a lifestyle and permanent way of eating than an actual "diet". It has been around for thousands of years with proven rates of high longevity and low disease rates.
A Traditional One Week Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan
The traditional Mediterranean Diet has been shown to be one of the healthiest ways of eating in the world. The problem is that many Mediterranean recipes found in cookbooks or on the web are not traditional. We interviewed the Mother of a local restaurant owner on the Island of Crete to find out what a typical week of eating would have looked like 30 years ago. This is a true Mediterranean Diet meal plan from the island. There were no fancy kitchens and people ate mostly off their own land. Dishes were simple and delicious peasant foods.
Top Tips For Buying & Cooking With Olive Oil
Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean Diet. You will find it in almost every Mediterranean Diet recipe. It can be difficult to get a good quality olive oil here in the states. Here are some tips for buying and cooking with olive oil.
Can I Eat a Vegan Mediterranean Diet?
Being vegan means not consuming any animal products (including meat, milk, cheese, honey, fish, and chicken). There are plenty of vegan Mediterranean recipes. People on the Greek island of Crete are traditionally vegans half of the year, because they don't eat any meat or dairy on religious holidays and there are a lot of religious holidays! On those days, they will eat veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, bread, and fruit. The great thing about this is that they have been doing it so long that they have created thousands of delicious recipes. There is no feeling of lack on the days when they go vegan.