Give your body the boost it needs by eating like you live on the coast of the Mediterranean. Focusing on deliciously fresh food—fruits, veggies, whole grains, omega 3-packed fish, and nuts—will put the emphasis on your health and well-being to turn your life around. Mediterranean Diet magazine builds on the flavors and cooking styles of the area with easy everyday-doable meals, snacks, drinks, and even sweets. The on-trend stories focus on fun ideas such as the top omega 3-packed fish and how to prepare them, great starts for the morning, plant-centric recipes, a focus on the benefits of olives and olive oil, nutrient-dense salads and sides, healthful pasta dishes, the magic of roasted garlic, flavorful sauces and condiments, and recipes with nutritious ancient grains. These wholesome, delicious recipes will allow your body to be the very best that it can.
Better Homes and Gardens • Mediterranean DIET
Everything Old is New Again
The Mediterranean Diet Explained • There’s a reason the Mediterranean Diet continues to trend. It’s a delicious way to help with heart health, diabetes prevention, and more.
Better Breakfast • There’s good reason to start your day with a morning meal. Breakfast eaters have better memory and attention and lower risk for heart disease and diabetes. These recipes will get you excited when your a.m. alarm rings.
Oatmeal 4 Ways • Heart-healthy ingredients are at the core of the Mediterranean Diet, and oats are the gold standard for keeping your ticker in tip-top shape. Oats provide cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and antioxidants that may help protect arteries and keep them clear. Add flavor and more nutrients with a variety of mix-ins.
Super Salads • Salads make it easy to get plenty of produce. These recipes boast hunger-busting proteins and flavor-bursting dressings and vinaigrettes. You’ll never reach for sad iceberg lettuce again!
Flat-Out Flavorful • Whip up six individual flatbreads— make them all for pizza night or store some for another day. Top with your favorite tasty and healthy-ish ingredients or get inspired by our Mediterranean takes.
We Heart Artichokes • This pretty, pale green vegetable is native to many Mediterranean countries. Grilled, baked, and even raw—it’s a surefire delicious dish.
A Good Catch • Fish takes top billing in the Mediterranean eating pattern. Its high fat content promotes satiety, protects the heart, and benefits the brain. These recipes make it easy to get at least two servings of fatty fish per week.
Grain Reign • Whole grains reign supreme in the Mediterranean plan. And for good reason! They’re chock-full of fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. Fill your plate with these hearty grain-forward recipes.
Coast To Coast • Enjoy delicious recipes from countries that line the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, including Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Lebanon. The one thing the dishes have in common? Fresh, local ingredients bursting with nutrition.
Hummus 5 Ways • Snack and scoop your way through a variety of colorful hummus dips. Start with the Classic Hummus recipe (opposite), then swap in a few ingredients to change up the flavor. Serve with crackers, pita chips, and fresh vegetables.
Crunch Time • Not just for the birds, nuts and seeds are a staple of the Mediterranean diet. They provide hearty, healthy fats and hunger-busting protein and fiber. Go beyond trail mix with these recipes.
The Med Way Every Day • With minimal hands-on time, these recipes from cookbook author Sheela Prakash prove healthy, vibrant eating is weeknight friendly.
Ratatouille Riffs • Ratatouille (rat-uh-TOO-ee), a stewed combination of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onions, and tomatoes, is perfect on its own. Or give it a try stuffed into bell peppers or tossed into pasta for the ultimate...