Choosing which eating habits are right for you is a highly personal decision that can be impacted by your health needs, fitness goals, and overall lifestyle. You may be likely to simply type into Google "What are the best diets?" and see what comes up—and for those who have done that before, you've at least heard of the Mediterranean diet. This diet is inspired by the foods from countries that border the Mediterranean sea but is not characterized by strictly excluding food groups. Keep in mind there are 22 countries that surround the Mediterranean sea, so the diet is influenced by quite a few regions, cultures, and ways of life and includes a lot of variety so you can figure out what version of this diet works for you.
Generally speaking, the Mediterranean diet includes a lot of fruits, veggies, bread, grains, potatoes, eggs, olive oil, and fish, which are all good options for your overall health, according to the American Heart Association. Foods like red meats and decadent desserts are not as common on the Mediterranean diet, though food choices can be personalized to fit your preferences and needs, so when you feel like eating something sweet, you can always find something for your taste whatever it may be since diets are meant to be personalized. If you're considering trying out the Mediterranean diet, here are the best cookbooks to start with.
As the title suggests, this collection of recipes will have you following your health goals all day, every day with meals like a one-pan sausage bake or a dessert like roasted figs with dark chocolate and sea salt.
For beginners who want to try out the Mediterranean diet for a short period of time before making a long term commitment, this book lays out a 14-day meal plan.
If your days are hectic but you want to keep up with your new diet choices, this cookbook includes everything you can make in your slow cooker, so you can pop in the ingredients and go on with your day.
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