You may be looking for a list of Mediterranean diet foods you can use to create delicious, mouth-watering recipes. Below we have listed some of the most popular foods you can use when following this healthy lifestyle diet.

Olives & Olive Oil

Olives and olive oil are cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet. Aim for at least 4 servings of olives or olive oil in a day. One serving is one teaspoon of olive oil or 5 olives. Use olive oil to replace your butter, salad dressings, and margarine.

Fruits

All fruits are excellent sources of antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Enjoy eating at least ½ cup to 1 cup of these fruits daily. Here are a few examples: Continue reading →

We’ve been told how important a healthy morning breakfast is to start the day a gazillion times. However, many people either don’t like eating breakfast or skip it due to their hectic morning start. Another reason may be to reduce calorie intake, such as when following a fasting-style diet.

Whatever your reasons, the good news is especially for people trying to lose weight, is that the Mediterranean diet is not a fad diet and will help you lose weight even if you eat breakfast!

It is a very natural diet and very sustainable, a lifestyle diet in the most literal sense. You can follow this diet for life. It has minimal caloric restrictions, if at all. You are not left feeling hungry just after you have eaten!

If you’re ready to eat fresh, healthy meals to kickstart your day, there are so many foods to choose from. You can eat eggs any way you like, including in a frittata or omelet. Continue reading →