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10 Ways to Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet

Have you ever visited any of the countries around the Mediterranean Sea?  We’ve been fortunate to do a little bit of traveling to that part of the world, and next to the breathtaking scenery, the thing I enjoyed most about those vacations was the food.  Never have I eaten so well – in terms of amazing, fresh flavor and ingredients, and good health.  The Mediterranean Diet is full of fresh fruit and vegetables, flavorful grilled fish, local cheeses, legumes, olives, nuts, herbs, and of course lots of olive oil.  Almost nothing is processed, deep fried, or contains preservatives, and meals are a time to relax and talk and spend time with friends and family, rather than eat on the run or in your car.

The Mediterranean Diet isn’t the kind of diet with food lists and calorie counting and certain days to eat certain foods.  Instead, it’s more of a healthy eating for life plan – load up the grocery cart with anything that is fresh and seasonal.  Skip the snack food aisles entirely.  Stretch Meatless Monday into Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and maybe grill some fresh fish one or two days a week.  Snack on a platter of vegetables, fresh, local cheese, and olives instead of a handful of cookies.

Lots of studies confirm that people who eat this way have less risk of heart disease, improved blood sugar, healthier weight, and even better brain health as they age.  So, especially since May is National Mediterranean Diet Month, let’s all get on board and celebrate it!  Here are 10 recipes to help you get started:

10 Ways to Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

One Pan Farro with Sundried Tomatoes and Arugula

10 Ways to Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Mediterranean Lemon Herb Farro Salad

10 Ways Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Zucchini Summer Squash Tomato Gratin

10 Ways to Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Greek Eggs

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Avocado Feta Cheese Orzo Salad

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Spiced Carrot Soup with Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini

10 Ways to Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Italian Chopped Salad with Tuna Artichokes and Cannellini Beans

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Greek Chicken and Orzo Salad

10 Ways to Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Lentil Hand Pies with Walnut Pesto

10 Ways to  Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet|Craving Something Healthy

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Salad

For more information about how to incorporate the Mediterranean Diet into your diet, check out this post.  Do you have any favorite Mediterranean-inspired recipes?

Eat well!


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Anne Danahy MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a freelance content writer who specializes in women's health and healthy aging. She lives in the Scottsdale area and eats wherever good food is found.

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  1. Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says

    May 20, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    Thanks so much Anne for featuring my farro salad! This is such a great roundup! 🙂

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    • Anne says

      May 21, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you Selena for the lovely salad! I love farro 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    May 20, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Looking at all of these gorgeous dishes, it’s obvious why I’m a big fan of the Mediterranean Diet! I honeymooned in Greece, and like you wrote, it was all about the scenery and the food- both were amazing! Thanks so much for including my dish 🙂

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    • Anne says

      May 20, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      I feel the same way! Hoping to get to Greece one of these days 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rachel @ athletic avocado says

    May 19, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    all of these recipes look incredible! yum! 🙂

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    • Anne says

      May 19, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      So glad you like them Rachel! Thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  4. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    May 19, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    Great round-up Anne! Pinning so I can remember to make some of these delicious recipes 🙂

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    • Anne says

      May 19, 2015 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks Katie – It was so hard to choose just 10 recipes! I have lots to try too 🙂

      Reply

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