I was recently recommended to look into a Mediterranean diet which is typically a high consumption of vegetables and olive oil with a moderate consumption of protein.
Also, the benefits of being on a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease because it is associated with a lower level of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (aka “the bad cholesterol” that you want to see lower numbers of when you have your blood test, which you want a higher number in HDL).
Also, the Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced incidence of cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Also, reports are that women who eat a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nuts may have reduced the risk of breast cancer.
So, with my doctor recommending me to eat more plant-based food, I have been looking for recipes and sure enough, there was “Mediterranean: Naturally nourishing recipes from the world’s healthiest diet” cookbook.
The book is broken down to the following chapters:
Introduction
Why Eat a Mediterranean Diet? by nutritionist Alina Tierney
Clever Cook – Not a Lazy Cook
This section is where you will find dips and purees such as white bean puree, hummus, fava bean dip and then toppings such as olives, tomatoes and rosemary, lemon, cucumber and sesame to cured meats, canned tuna, sardines and mackerel, fish roe, white cheese, sesame and olives.
Grains that Are Good
This section explores the various grains such as rice, risotto, pilaf and use of buckwheat, rye, speit and chestnut flours. Pasta and pizza dishes.
Meat, Fish, Shelfish and Poultry
This section explores lamb dishes,pork dishes, fish dishes, squid dishes, prawn dishes, chicken dishes, etc.
A Salad and More
This section explores a variety of salad dishes, from radicchio and parsley salad, dandelion and cucumber salad, broad bean and pecorino salad, fennel and hazelnut salad, village greek salad, turkish chopped salad, various tomato salads and so much more!
This section also explores cooked vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, spring onion dishes and more.
Make It Slow/Take It Slow
This section explores slow-cooked vegetables, poached artichokes, bean dishes and more! Also, the section explores various stuffing, from Farro and Chestnut, Italian sausage, spielt, spinach and ricotta, mushroom and chestnut and more.
Index
Footnotes
Conversion Charts and Glossary
As for how the recipes are laid out. Primarily you get 2-3 recipes on one page and to the right or left, a full page photo of a dish.
Some sections explore the different types of certain foods, such as the different types of olives, the different types of prosciutto, different types of grain, different types of lamb cuts and more.
But for anyone interested in pursuing a Mediterranean diet and want a collection of recipes, you can’t go wrong with Susie Theodorou’s “Mediterranean: Naturally nourishing recipes from the world’s healthiest diet” book. It includes many recipes but also featuring ingredients that are not too difficult to find and utilize.
Recommended!
