Synopsis
Healthy food = healthy lifestyle. Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. -Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans -Easy step-by-step shopping and preparation tips and instructions -Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition, Get everything you need to know to transform your health with the Mediterranean diet. Whether you're looking to lose weight or transform your health, The Complete Idiot' Guide to the Mediterranean Diet is the only guide any beginner will need to get started with this life-changing diet. The Mediterranean diet is widely considered to be one of the healthiest diets on the planet, and but people often don't know how to get started on it, or understand exactly what they can and can't eat. This straightforward guide will give you everything you need to know to get started and stick with this amazing diet that can transform your health. Here's what you'll find inside: - Everything you need to know about the Mediterranean diet , including how it works, the key components, and the health benefits, as well as how the Mediterranean diet stacks up against other popular diets - More than 75 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes --each with complete nutritional breakdowns - The basics you need to know to get started with the diet, including how to transition from bad eating habits to healthy habits, how to shop for key ingredients and stock your pantry and fridge, and how to cook the Mediterranean way - Detailed chapters on all the food groups and nutrition , including primers on olive oil and other key ingredients, Get everything you need to know to transform your health with the Mediterranean diet. Whether you're looking to lose weight or transform your health, The Complete Idiot' Guide to the Mediterranean Diet is the only guide any beginner will need to get started with this life-changing diet. The Mediterranean diet is widely considered to be one of the healthiest diets on the planet, and but people often don't know how to get started on it, or understand exactly what they can and can't eat. This straightforward guide will give you everything you need to know to get started and stick with this amazing diet that can transform your health. Here's what you'll find inside: * Everything you need to know about the Mediterranean diet , including how it works, the key components, and the health benefits, as well as how the Mediterranean diet stacks up against other popular diets * More than 75 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes --each with complete nutritional breakdowns * The basics you need to know to get started with the diet, including how to transition from bad eating habits to healthy habits, how to shop for key ingredients and stock your pantry and fridge, and how to cook the Mediterranean way * Detailed chapters on all the food groups and nutrition , including primers on olive oil and other key ingredients