5 Delicious Ways to Follow the Mediterranean Diet
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Yesterday the Mediterranean Diet was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for being the second-best Overall Diet. (The number one for Best Overall Diet was the DASH Diet.) While most of us know that the Mediterranean Diet consists of eating a lot of olive oil and fish, many are not aware of the variety of foods and dishes you can make that meet the Mediterranean Diet guidelines. Read on for our favorite Mediterranean Diet recipes!
5 Best Mediterranean Diet Recipes
1. Hearty Mediterranean Salad with Balsamic Chicken. This mouth-watering dish is high in protein and oh-so high in flavor, too!
2. Pan-Sautéed Salmon over Mediterranean Vegetables. This heart-healthy recipe helps you get your vegetables in, along with providing a nice amount of fiber and omega-3s!
3. Mediterranean Herb Shrimp with Penne. Unlike some of those other diets, the Mediterranean Diet lets you have a good amount of healthy carbs. Make this pasta dish with whole-wheat penne for even more health benefits!
4. Scallop Salad Nicoise. This delicious and filling salad includes veggies, nicoise olives, green beans, scallops and red potatoes. Perfect for a weekend lunch!
5. Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo. Parsley and capers give this chicken recipe the healthy and robust flavors of the Mediterranean!
Remember, wine in moderation is included in the Mediterranean Diet, so feel free to have a glass of red vino with your delicious Mediterranean meal!
Jennipher Walters is the CEO and co-founder of the healthy living websites FitBottomedGirls.com and FitBottomedMamas.com. A certified personal trainer, lifestyle and weight management coach and group exercise instructor, she also holds an MA in health journalism and regularly writes about all things fitness and wellness for various online publications.
