Hi There! I'm new to the group and just starting down the path of the med diet. I'm not really sure where to start but thinking I should have some good recipes available. I would appreciate any and all guidance/suggestions - TY!
I tend to save my cooking creativity for dinner so at breakfast I rotate similar foods over the month. Typically I start with 0% Fage or other Greek yogurt. This stuff is a godsend in my opinion - other creamy yogurts have way too much fat and the fat-free ones either taste terrible or are not very thick. I usually add…
Started eating Mediterranean diet last week (or as best I could) and realized my sodium intake was higher than I like. One dish comes to mind that had high sodium was Baked Cod; also, couscous, olives, egg substitute were higher in sodium. Any suggestions?
Hi all, This is for all those who enjoy eating foods that you'd typically find in the Mediterranean lifestyle. To me this means eating whole foods that are in season whenever possible, and learning to enjoy small amounts of high-quality food. Basically, what would you be eating (in moderation) if you lived in France,…
Hi all, I tried keto for a couple of days but all the fat makes me feel sick. I’ve actually been interested in the Mediterranean for quite a while and would like to make the leap What nutrients/amounts do you track in MFP?
June 2022 started Mediterranean Woe lifestyle, Start weight was 188.9. As of July 19,2022 I am down to 178.9 So excited down 10lbs. Have done every diet out there including Keto. Mediterranean way of eating has also lowered my high blood pressure from 149 to 139 feels good to start seeing positive results. I am hoping to…
Hello, Monday I am starting the Mediterranean Diet, I have been reading books and have a meal plan I am going to follow. I did all of my shopping today for the first three days so that way I don't feel overwhelmed. Once I learn the process and more about the diet I will need ideas for recipes and so that is why I wanted to…
Hello! My name is ON_A_DIET. How are you? I grew up on the Mediterranean diet. We were poor. We had homemade pasta and salads from the garden. I sure never complained as dinner was always delicious! Mushrooms and raspberries were hand-picked. Dessert was homemade, especially raspberry squares and raspberry pie. When we had…
From the BBC: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-29929403 I can't help feeling depressed at how such a common sense lifestyle choice gets so little traction, while every fad diet trend seems to get tons of press. *sigh*
HI folks, I am new to the Mediterranean Diet and was wondering if this group was still active? I don't see much activity. I am looking for ideas, meals, support.... you know the usual. Thanks
