Use olive oil in homemade salad dressings and vinaigrettes. Drizzle it on finished dishes like fish or chicken to boost flavor.
Cook with Olive Oil
Fish is a welcome part of the Mediterranean diet. In particular, the diet emphasizes fatty fish like salmon, sardines, tuna and mackerel. These fish are rich in heart- and brain-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Eat More Fish
If you look at your diet and worry that there's barely a green to be seen, this is the perfect opportunity to fit in more veggies.
Eat Veggies All Day Long
Even popcorn is a whole grain—just keep it healthy by eating air-popped corn and limiting the butter (try a drizzle of olive oil instead).
Help Yourself to Whole Grain
Choose unsalted and unsweetened nuts more often than salted, glazed or chocolate-coated ones.
Snack on Nut
Lots of grocery stores stock fruits you might not be familiar with—pick a new one to try each week and expand your fruit horizons.
Enjoy Fruit for Dessert
The Mediterranean diet is as much a lifestyle as it is a diet. Instead of gobbling your meal in front of the TV, slow down and sit down at the table with your family and friends to savor what you're eating.
Savor Every Bite