Mediterranean Style Nutrition and the Science Behind It
I used to think that foods from the Mediterranean were exotic, hard to find and difficult to cook. Then, I started a personal challenge to learn more, cook more and really get to know these delicious and nutritious foods. Boy, was I wrong! Mediterranean style foods are sensible, everyday foods, they are easy to find and they cook up easily. Their health promoting qualities are amazing as you can read in this science-based article. But, best of all, they taste heavenly.
12 Mediterranean Style Foods for Your Kitchen
To prepare Mediterranean style foods, you may need to re-stock your pantry, fridge and freezer. A well-stocked kitchen is the first step to success with everyday meals and snacks, after all. Here are 12 starter foods to begin transitioning to a Mediterranean style kitchen:
- Lemons
- Leafy Greens like spinach and kale
- Fresh Herbs like basil, parsley and mint
- Garlic
- Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Pasta
- Lentils
- Beans and Chickpeas
- Walnuts
- Fatty fish like salmon and sardines
- Yogurt
Mediterranean Style Nutrition Learning
The best way to adopt a new, healthy lifestyle path is to immerse yourself in learning and then to practice what you learn. Market Basket Nutrition offers several ways for you to learn more: Search the blogs on this website for more topics in Mediterranean nutrition; schedule a private Mediterranean counseling session with Cindy; or schedule a private or group grocery store tour with a focus on Mediterranean foods. You and your family will benefit in several ways such as enjoying delicious flavors, eating homemade meals together, tasting new foods, and feeling great. What’s not to like? My Mediterranean menus booklet is free and you can grab it today.
Which Mediterranean foods appeal to you most?