The Mediterranean Diet Plan: Heart-Healthy Recipes & Meal Plans for Every Type of Eater

by Susan Zogheib, Phillip R Anderson III (Foreword)

“As a practicing cardiologist, I am constantly encouraging my patients to adopt this diet. This book is an accessible, practical and informational tool that makes heart-healthy eating decisions easy. I’m thankful to have this cookbook to share with patients to help them improve their lives.” —Phillip R. Anderson III, MD, Clinical Interventional Cardiologist

Bring the ingredients and flavors inherent to the Mediterranean coast―fruits, vegetables, pasta, olives, and beans―straight to your kitchen table. Based on the heart-healthy principles of the Mediterranean diet, The Mediterranean Diet Plan offers simple yet deliciously indulgent recipes that decrease cholesterol levels, reduce risk of coronary heart disease, and help with weight loss.

Clinical nutrition expert Susan Zogheib has teamed up with the publisher of the bestselling titles Mediterranean Diet for Beginners and The Mediterranean Table to bring you the latest Mediterranean diet research and recipes in The Mediterranean Diet Heart-Healthy Recipes & Meal Plans for Every Type of Eater. In addition to offering delicious flavors, the Mediterranean diet has been proven an effective diet that encourages long lasting heart health. This book explains the science behind the Mediterranean diet and offers 100 indulgent recipes that decrease cholesterol levels, reduce risk of coronary heart disease, and support weight loss.

Learn the Basics Fresh fruits and vegetables are low in fat, high in fiber, and rich in antioxidants. Whole grains contain nutrients and naturally occurring disease-fighting chemicals, while also increasing satiety. Olive oil―the heart disease fighting superhero―keeps bad cholesterol levels low and good cholesterol levels high. Pick Your Plan Four 4-week meal plans accommodate different dietary preferences or lifestyles, allowing you to take advantage of the many benefits of the Mediterranean diet with more ease and less stress. Choose from the following plan Traditional, Meatless, Seafood-Free, and 30-Minute

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

342 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 23, 2016

Reviews

[jose ortaliz · Rating 5 out of 5]

So now I know

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I was told by medical person to follow this diet in effort to improve my blood test. It is high and low in certain common areas. I have not actually tried it. Doubt I can. Some of words are so strange to me. I am an adopted son of the south. You want me give up grits for polenta? Don't thinks so. I will do more olive oil and fish. Fresh fruit and salad almost unknown in my current eating. At least now I will know I am killingmyself

[Jack Kaufman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greatest recipes and explanations for their values I have e Dr encountered.

I am amazed that I would find a book that I could understand well enough to prepare and serve to my wife; who happens to be not only a great cook, also an excellent judge of good food. I'm happy to say

[Janet Jonas]

Four different 4-week diet plans (traditional, meatless, seafood-free, and 30-minute) with recipes. Great story-telling and deliciously indulgent recipes which we will be incorporating into our rotation.

[Nedra N · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was exploring my options for a healthier diet and life.

[Matthew Woodcock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read and follow. The recipes have been delicious with lots of variety.

[sharon clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand

Packed full of information and easy to understand. Great recipes with everyday ingredients. Would definitely recommend this book. Has something for everyone.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a curiosity and investigatory read. I did not get into the meal plans and recipes. Found it interesting and will probably make a few changes to my own eating because of it.