The Mediterranean Diet

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF EATING THE MEDITERRANEAN WAY

Scientists and researchers have discovered that traditional Mediterranean cuisine is one of the most healthful, nutritious diets in the world -- one that can help you live longer and enjoy far lower rates of coronary heart disease and other chronic conditions, including diabetes and cancer.

This essential book invites you into the world of this sun-drenched, succulent, and irresistibly delicious way of eating, providing:
-- In-depth nutritional information about each food category
-- A 7-day eating plan filled with savory meals
-- A 3-day exercise plan to get you started
-- Luscious soup-to-nut recipes for such mouth-watering delights as Moroccan vegetable stew, eggplant Parmesan, French cassoulet, and homemade custard
-- Ways to prepare dishes that satisfy your taste buds and help you lose weight too!

Improve your health, well-being, longevity, and quality of life with

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

From The Publisher:

An essential diet and lifestyle program from the Mediterranean region--where some of the healthiest, leanest people in the world live. Enjoy pastas, olives, wine, fruit, and delicious vegetables--all while lowering your weight and risk for heart disease!

It has been known for a long time that people who live in Mediterranean countries, and who eat a diet that gets its fat mainly from olive oil and features a variety of fruits and vegetables, have lower rates of heart disease and are generally slimmer than people who live in Northern Europe, where the diet features foods with more animal fat. You can build your diet from a base of grains, use olive oil for cooking, enjoy a variety of vegetables every day, and lower your salt intake on a Mediterranean diet--while eating delicious foods and lowering your risk for heart disease. "THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET" provides the nutritional information and guidelines that introduce you to the Mediterranean cuisine and lifestyle. With recipes and a 7-day program to get you started, this book provides an excellent introduction to losing weight and living right the Mediterranean way.