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Mediterranean Diet Pyramid

WEBThe Mediterranean diet pyramid, as you can see in the picture above, puts emphasis on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, herbs, spices, and healthy fats, especially extra virgin olive oil. These foods should be consumed every day. A traditional Mediterranean diet also includes fish and seafood a couple of times a week, along with

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Strega Soup a.k.a. Garlic Broth

WEBAdd 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Take the second head of garlic and slice it in half sideways. Don’t bother peeling it. Add it to the soup pot along with the fresh herbs, leek, and the tip of a hot pepper. Reduce heat …

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Farro Salad with Vegetables and Herbs

WEBTo prepare the dressing, put 1 tablespoon of shallot in a jar or small mixing bowl, add minced garlic, chopped herbs, and olive oil. Stir, and let sit to for a few minutes for the olive oil to infuse with the flavors. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mix well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fennel, bell pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms

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I Wrote a Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

WEBThis Mediterranean diet cookbook features 200 recipes, three 2-week meal plans, and tips on how to live this healthy lifestyle.

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Black Beans With Cherry Tomatoes

WEBPour black beans along with their liquid into a large skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, salt, and oregano. Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, or more according to the the desired level of heat. Cook for 10 minutes. Keyword black beans, cherry tomatoes.

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Easy Baked Hash Brown Potatoes

WEBPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment, lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. With a box grater, shred the potatoes, and place into a mixing bowl. Add the chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Pour on olive oil, and toss to coat thoroughly.

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Spring Clean Your Diet

WEBSpring is a time for renewal and rebirth. Here are 10 tips for how to spring clean your diet. Have fun with them. Get ready for spring.

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Pistachio Cream Sauce for Pasta

WEBInstructions. Put pistachios in food processor and blend to a chunky powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add onion, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onion starts to soften. Add pistachios and stir to blend together. Add 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes. Lower heat, and add heavy cream a little at a time.

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Olive Oil Dipping Sauce

WEBIt only takes a few minutes to make. Olive oil is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, is full of antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet. It satisfies a craving for fat, while being a healthy fat.

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Small Plates Archives

WEBThis is a super easy recipe for when you want to get a healthy side dish on the table in just a few minutes. My Black Beans with Cherry Tomatoes recipe takes about 15 minutes tops.

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Eggplant Parmigiana

WEBPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Set out the following ingredients in an assembly line. A plate with the flour, a bowl with the milk and egg combined, a plate with the breadcrumbs, and an empty plate for the final product. Dredge the eggplant rounds in flour, dip them in the egg mixture, then into breadcrumbs, and then arrange on a plate.

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How To Get Omega-3s Without Eating Fish or Seafood

WEBWhen most Mediterranean diet guides recommend eating more foods that provide Omega-3 fatty acids, they’re usually referring to the fatty fishes, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, sea bass, and sardines.

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