{"id":2506,"date":"2024-07-15T23:57:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T23:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/?page_id=2506"},"modified":"2024-07-16T00:34:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T00:34:01","slug":"eatin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/2024\/07\/15\/eatin\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating the Mediterranean Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2506\" class=\"elementor elementor-2506\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30dad4d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30dad4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b510e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8b510e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a44586 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"8a44586\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h3 class=\"elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 15, 2024\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Eating the Mediterranean Way<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the years, new diet trends and fads have come and gone, but the one diet that healthcare professionals still recommend is the Mediterranean diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Mediterranean diet has shown its benefits in studies over and over. It boosts heart health, aids in weight management, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases, ultimately leading to a longer and healthier life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not only is it rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, but it is also delicious and unrestrictive!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4569fa e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4569fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c6205b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9c6205b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-199x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2507\" alt=\"These pictures are part of a set of photos that were taken towards the end of the summer to realize one of my projects that was close to my heart: making a calendar for the coming year. Because I like to admire the colour and textures, vegetables are an excellent choice because they can offer a whole show for the eyes all year round! Visit my website to find out !\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-1021x1536.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-1362x2048.jpg 1362w, https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1702w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e16d1fb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e16d1fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e1f1b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9e1f1b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760e25e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"760e25e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66b0175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66b0175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><b>What is the Mediterranean Diet?<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mediterranean diet consists of plant-based foods and healthy fats. Instead of strict rules or numbers, it focuses on healthy eating habits!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no one right way to do it, but here are some general tips:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, lentils, and whole grains.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include plenty of healthy fats, like extra virgin olive oil and nuts.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a good amount of fish, beans, or chicken instead of red meat.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy a moderate amount of natural cheese and yogurt.\u00a0<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed cheese spreads or cheese crackers are not a part of the Mediterranean diet.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat very few sweets and sugary drinks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use herbs and spices for flavoring. Avoid adding salt that isn\u2019t a natural part of the food except on hot days for the electrolytes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit saturated and unsaturated fats, including butter.<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use plant-based oils instead of butter or lard. Choose lean meat and skinless poultry. Eat and drink low-fat dairy products.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h5><b>Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet can help reduce the risk of heart problems like high cholesterol and blood pressure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other benefits include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping you maintain a healthy weight.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting healthy blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your gut healthy with good bacteria.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering your risk of certain types of cancer including, but not limited to, breast, colorectal, and lung cancers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowing down brain aging.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping you live longer.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mediterranean diet is a great way to incorporate healthy eating habits without having to restrict your diet completely. It promotes a sustainable and healthy lifestyle!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b64013 e-grid e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b64013\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02eddc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02eddc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Need Recipe Ideas?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few recipes to try out with the Mediterranean diet:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Breakfast:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/baked-eggs-mediterranean\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Vegetables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-date-banana-shake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/no-guilt-mediterranean-tostadas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean Tostadas<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_hummus_tomato_toast.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hummus, Tomato, and Feta Toast<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/torrijas-spanish-french-toast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torrijas de Leche (Spanish French Toast)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/lablabi-tunisian-chickpea-stew\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Lunch:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-with-zaatar-fried-eggplant\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loaded Chickpea Salad With Vegetables in Za&#8217;atar Seasoning<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/chicken-shawarma-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homemade Chicken Shawarma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Pita Pocket)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mushroom-street-taco\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mushroom Street Tacos<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/greek-style-oven-fries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek Style Oven Fries<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_thai_chicken_noodle_soup.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/pastilla-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastilla (Skillet Chicken Pie)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Dinner:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-salmon-burger-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon Burgers<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-olive-oil-pasta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Mediterranean Olive Oil Pasta<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mexicali-turkey-skillet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexicali Turkey Skillet<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodwineandlove.com\/mediterranean-diet-margherita-pizza-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_salmon_curry.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Salmon Curry<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/moroccan-fish-kofta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moroccan Fish Kofta in a Spicy Harissa Sauce<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-268b7dc e-con-full e-grid wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"268b7dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba6dc3f elementor-arrows-position-outside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"ba6dc3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baked-Eggs-and-Vegetables-Sheet-Pan-5-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Veggies\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Veggies<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Date-banana-shake-recipe-005-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2501-scaled-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican Tostadas\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mexican Tostadas<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-07-15-at-4.39.22\u202fPM-150x150.png\" alt=\"Hummus, Feta, and Tomato Toaste\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Hummus, Feta, and Tomato Toaste<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mediterranean-Dish-Torrijas-LEAD-10-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Torrijas de Leche\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Torrijas de Leche<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lablabi-recipe-10-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Lablabi\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Lablabi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d75979 elementor-arrows-position-outside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"2d75979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-recipe-11-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mediterranean Chickpea Salad\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mediterranean Chickpea Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chicken-Shawarma-Recipe-The-Mediterranean-Dish-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Shawarma\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Chicken Shawarma<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2602-1187x1536-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mushroom Street Tacos\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mushroom Street Tacos<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/greek-oven-fries-recipe-6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Greek-Style Oven Fries\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Greek-Style Oven Fries<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-07-15-at-4.52.25\u202fPM-150x150.png\" alt=\"Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pastilla-13-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pastilla\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Pastilla<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43ff2c4 elementor-arrows-position-outside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"43ff2c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/salmon-burger-recipe-13-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Salmon Burger\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Salmon Burger<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Olive-Oil-Past-Recipe-The-Mediterranean-Dish-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Olive Oil Pasta\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Olive Oil Pasta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mexicali-Turkey-Skillet-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mexicali-Turkey-Skillet\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/margherita-pizza1000-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mediterranean Margherita Pizza\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mediterranean Margherita Pizza<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-07-10-at-8.25.12\u202fAM-150x150.png\" alt=\"Simple Salmon Curry\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Simple Salmon Curry<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Moroccan-Fish-Kofta-11-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan Fish Kofta\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Moroccan Fish Kofta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e1cda e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68e1cda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e3edb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"38e3edb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-734ce20 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"734ce20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7eed02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7eed02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/16037-mediterranean-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/16037-mediterranean-diet<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723598\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723598\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/health-news\/why-mediterranean-diet-best-health-benefits-rcna134812\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/health-news\/why-mediterranean-diet-best-health-benefits-rcna134812<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/baked-eggs-mediterranean\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/baked-eggs-mediterranean\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-date-banana-shake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-date-banana-shake\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/easy-baked-zucchini\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/easy-baked-zucchini\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-with-zaatar-fried-eggplant\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-with-zaatar-fried-eggplant\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/chicken-shawarma-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/chicken-shawarma-recipe\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-salmon-burger-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-salmon-burger-recipe\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-olive-oil-pasta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-olive-oil-pasta\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/no-guilt-mediterranean-tostadas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/no-guilt-mediterranean-tostadas\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mexicali-turkey-skillet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mexicali-turkey-skillet\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mushroom-street-taco\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mushroom-street-taco\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/foodwineandlove.com\/mediterranean-diet-margherita-pizza-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/foodwineandlove.com\/mediterranean-diet-margherita-pizza-recipe\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_salmon_curry.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_salmon_curry.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/greek-style-oven-fries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/greek-style-oven-fries\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_thai_chicken_noodle_soup.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_thai_chicken_noodle_soup.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_hummus_tomato_toast.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_hummus_tomato_toast.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/torrijas-spanish-french-toast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/torrijas-spanish-french-toast\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/lablabi-tunisian-chickpea-stew\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/lablabi-tunisian-chickpea-stew\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/pastilla-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/pastilla-recipe\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 15, 2024 Eating the Mediterranean Way Over the years, new diet trends and fads have come and gone, but the one diet that healthcare professionals still recommend is the Mediterranean diet.\u00a0 The Mediterranean diet has shown its benefits in studies over and over. It boosts heart health, aids in weight management, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases, ultimately leading to a longer and healthier life. Not only is it rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, but it is also delicious and unrestrictive! What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean diet consists of plant-based foods and healthy fats. Instead of strict rules or numbers, it focuses on healthy eating habits!\u00a0 There&#8217;s no one right way to do it, but here are some general tips: Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, lentils, and whole grains. Include plenty of healthy fats, like extra virgin olive oil and nuts. Have a good amount of fish, beans, or chicken instead of red meat. Enjoy a moderate amount of natural cheese and yogurt.\u00a0 Processed cheese spreads or cheese crackers are not a part of the Mediterranean diet. Eat very few sweets and sugary drinks. Use herbs and spices for flavoring. Avoid adding salt that isn\u2019t a natural part of the food except on hot days for the electrolytes. Limit saturated and unsaturated fats, including butter. Use plant-based oils instead of butter or lard. Choose lean meat and skinless poultry. Eat and drink low-fat dairy products. \u00a0 Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Recent studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet can help reduce the risk of heart problems like high cholesterol and blood pressure. Other benefits include: Helping you maintain a healthy weight. Supporting healthy blood sugar levels. Lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Keeping your gut healthy with good bacteria. Lowering your risk of certain types of cancer including, but not limited to, breast, colorectal, and lung cancers. Slowing down brain aging. Helping you live longer. \u00a0 The Mediterranean diet is a great way to incorporate healthy eating habits without having to restrict your diet completely. It promotes a sustainable and healthy lifestyle! Need Recipe Ideas? Here are a few recipes to try out with the Mediterranean diet: Breakfast: Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Vegetables\u00a0 Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake Mediterranean Tostadas Hummus, Tomato, and Feta Toast Torrijas de Leche (Spanish French Toast) Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew) \u00a0 Lunch: Loaded Chickpea Salad With Vegetables in Za&#8217;atar Seasoning Homemade Chicken Shawarma (Pita Pocket) Mushroom Street Tacos Greek Style Oven Fries Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar Pastilla (Skillet Chicken Pie) \u00a0 Dinner: Salmon Burgers Simple Mediterranean Olive Oil Pasta Mexicali Turkey Skillet Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Simple Salmon Curry Moroccan Fish Kofta in a Spicy Harissa Sauce Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Veggies Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake Mexican Tostadas Hummus, Feta, and Tomato Toaste Torrijas de Leche Lablabi Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Chicken Shawarma Mushroom Street Tacos Greek-Style Oven Fries Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar Pastilla Salmon Burger Olive Oil Pasta Mediterranean Margherita Pizza Simple Salmon Curry Moroccan Fish Kofta Sources: https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801 https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/16037-mediterranean-diet https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723598\/ https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/health-news\/why-mediterranean-diet-best-health-benefits-rcna134812 https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/baked-eggs-mediterranean\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-date-banana-shake\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/easy-baked-zucchini\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-with-zaatar-fried-eggplant\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/chicken-shawarma-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-salmon-burger-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-olive-oil-pasta\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/no-guilt-mediterranean-tostadas\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mexicali-turkey-skillet\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mushroom-street-taco\/ https:\/\/foodwineandlove.com\/mediterranean-diet-margherita-pizza-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_salmon_curry.htm https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/greek-style-oven-fries\/ https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_thai_chicken_noodle_soup.htm https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_hummus_tomato_toast.htm https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/torrijas-spanish-french-toast\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/lablabi-tunisian-chickpea-stew\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/pastilla-recipe\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Eating the Mediterranean Way - CFMG Member Website<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Eating the Mediterranean Way\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"July 15, 2024 Eating the Mediterranean Way Over the years, new diet trends and fads have come and gone, but the one diet that healthcare professionals still recommend is the Mediterranean diet.\u00a0 The Mediterranean diet has shown its benefits in studies over and over. It boosts heart health, aids in weight management, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases, ultimately leading to a longer and healthier life. Not only is it rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, but it is also delicious and unrestrictive! What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean diet consists of plant-based foods and healthy fats. Instead of strict rules or numbers, it focuses on healthy eating habits!\u00a0 There&#8217;s no one right way to do it, but here are some general tips: Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, lentils, and whole grains. Include plenty of healthy fats, like extra virgin olive oil and nuts. Have a good amount of fish, beans, or chicken instead of red meat. Enjoy a moderate amount of natural cheese and yogurt.\u00a0 Processed cheese spreads or cheese crackers are not a part of the Mediterranean diet. Eat very few sweets and sugary drinks. Use herbs and spices for flavoring. Avoid adding salt that isn\u2019t a natural part of the food except on hot days for the electrolytes. Limit saturated and unsaturated fats, including butter. Use plant-based oils instead of butter or lard. Choose lean meat and skinless poultry. Eat and drink low-fat dairy products. \u00a0 Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Recent studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet can help reduce the risk of heart problems like high cholesterol and blood pressure. Other benefits include: Helping you maintain a healthy weight. Supporting healthy blood sugar levels. Lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Keeping your gut healthy with good bacteria. Lowering your risk of certain types of cancer including, but not limited to, breast, colorectal, and lung cancers. Slowing down brain aging. Helping you live longer. \u00a0 The Mediterranean diet is a great way to incorporate healthy eating habits without having to restrict your diet completely. It promotes a sustainable and healthy lifestyle! Need Recipe Ideas? Here are a few recipes to try out with the Mediterranean diet: Breakfast: Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Vegetables\u00a0 Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake Mediterranean Tostadas Hummus, Tomato, and Feta Toast Torrijas de Leche (Spanish French Toast) Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew) \u00a0 Lunch: Loaded Chickpea Salad With Vegetables in Za&#8217;atar Seasoning Homemade Chicken Shawarma (Pita Pocket) Mushroom Street Tacos Greek Style Oven Fries Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar Pastilla (Skillet Chicken Pie) \u00a0 Dinner: Salmon Burgers Simple Mediterranean Olive Oil Pasta Mexicali Turkey Skillet Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Simple Salmon Curry Moroccan Fish Kofta in a Spicy Harissa Sauce Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Veggies Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake Mexican Tostadas Hummus, Feta, and Tomato Toaste Torrijas de Leche Lablabi Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Chicken Shawarma Mushroom Street Tacos Greek-Style Oven Fries Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar Pastilla Salmon Burger Olive Oil Pasta Mediterranean Margherita Pizza Simple Salmon Curry Moroccan Fish Kofta Sources: https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801 https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/16037-mediterranean-diet https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723598\/ https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/health-news\/why-mediterranean-diet-best-health-benefits-rcna134812 https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/baked-eggs-mediterranean\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-date-banana-shake\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/easy-baked-zucchini\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-with-zaatar-fried-eggplant\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/chicken-shawarma-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-salmon-burger-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-olive-oil-pasta\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/no-guilt-mediterranean-tostadas\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mexicali-turkey-skillet\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mushroom-street-taco\/ https:\/\/foodwineandlove.com\/mediterranean-diet-margherita-pizza-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_salmon_curry.htm https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/greek-style-oven-fries\/ https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_thai_chicken_noodle_soup.htm https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_hummus_tomato_toast.htm https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/torrijas-spanish-french-toast\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/lablabi-tunisian-chickpea-stew\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/pastilla-recipe\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/resources\/eatin\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"CFMG Member Website\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-07-16T00:34:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-199x300.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"11 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\\\/index.php\\\/resources\\\/eatin\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\\\/index.php\\\/resources\\\/eatin\\\/\",\"name\":\"Eating the Mediterranean Way - 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It boosts heart health, aids in weight management, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases, ultimately leading to a longer and healthier life. Not only is it rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, but it is also delicious and unrestrictive! What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean diet consists of plant-based foods and healthy fats. Instead of strict rules or numbers, it focuses on healthy eating habits!\u00a0 There&#8217;s no one right way to do it, but here are some general tips: Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, lentils, and whole grains. Include plenty of healthy fats, like extra virgin olive oil and nuts. Have a good amount of fish, beans, or chicken instead of red meat. Enjoy a moderate amount of natural cheese and yogurt.\u00a0 Processed cheese spreads or cheese crackers are not a part of the Mediterranean diet. Eat very few sweets and sugary drinks. Use herbs and spices for flavoring. 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It promotes a sustainable and healthy lifestyle! Need Recipe Ideas? Here are a few recipes to try out with the Mediterranean diet: Breakfast: Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Vegetables\u00a0 Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake Mediterranean Tostadas Hummus, Tomato, and Feta Toast Torrijas de Leche (Spanish French Toast) Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew) \u00a0 Lunch: Loaded Chickpea Salad With Vegetables in Za&#8217;atar Seasoning Homemade Chicken Shawarma (Pita Pocket) Mushroom Street Tacos Greek Style Oven Fries Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar Pastilla (Skillet Chicken Pie) \u00a0 Dinner: Salmon Burgers Simple Mediterranean Olive Oil Pasta Mexicali Turkey Skillet Mediterranean Diet Margherita Pizza Simple Salmon Curry Moroccan Fish Kofta in a Spicy Harissa Sauce Sheet Pan Baked Eggs and Veggies Creamy Tahini Date Banana Shake Mexican Tostadas Hummus, Feta, and Tomato Toaste Torrijas de Leche Lablabi Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Chicken Shawarma Mushroom Street Tacos Greek-Style Oven Fries Thai Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar Pastilla Salmon Burger Olive Oil Pasta Mediterranean Margherita Pizza Simple Salmon Curry Moroccan Fish Kofta Sources: https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801 https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/16037-mediterranean-diet https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723598\/ https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/health-news\/why-mediterranean-diet-best-health-benefits-rcna134812 https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/baked-eggs-mediterranean\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/tahini-date-banana-shake\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/easy-baked-zucchini\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-with-zaatar-fried-eggplant\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/chicken-shawarma-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-salmon-burger-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/mediterranean-olive-oil-pasta\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/no-guilt-mediterranean-tostadas\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mexicali-turkey-skillet\/ https:\/\/olivesunshine.com\/recipe-view\/mushroom-street-taco\/ https:\/\/foodwineandlove.com\/mediterranean-diet-margherita-pizza-recipe\/ https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_salmon_curry.htm https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/greek-style-oven-fries\/ https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_thai_chicken_noodle_soup.htm https:\/\/www.mediterrasian.com\/delicious_recipes_hummus_tomato_toast.htm https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/torrijas-spanish-french-toast\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/lablabi-tunisian-chickpea-stew\/ https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/pastilla-recipe\/","og_url":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/resources\/eatin\/","og_site_name":"CFMG Member Website","article_modified_time":"2024-07-16T00:34:01+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/these-pictures-are-part-of-a-set-of-photos-that-were-taken-towards-the-end-of-the-summer-to-realize-one-of-my-projects-that-was-close-to-my-heart-making-a-calendar-for-the-coming-year-because-i-like-t-stockpack-unsplash-199x300.jpg","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"11 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/resources\/eatin\/","url":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/resources\/eatin\/","name":"Eating the Mediterranean Way - 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