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So, what the falafel is blue-zone eating? • Blue zones are regions where healthy longevity is the norm and the Mediterranean is one of them.

THE Mediterranean diet EXPLAINED • There’s a reason the Mediterranean diet continues to be popular. It’s a delicious way to help with heart health, diabetes prevention, and more.

BETTER BREAKFAST • There’s good reason to start your day with a morning meal. Breakfast eaters have better memory and attention and lower risk for heart disease and diabetes. These recipes will get you excited when your a.m. alarm rings.

4 ways with porridge • Heart-healthy ingredients are at the core of the Mediterranean diet, and oats are the gold standard for keeping your ticker in tip-top shape. Oats provide cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre and antioxidants that may help protect arteries and keep them clear. Add flavour and more nutrients with a variety of mix-ins.

SUPER SALADS • Salads make it easy to eat plenty of produce. These recipes boast hunger-busting proteins and flavour-bursting dressings and vinaigrettes. You’ll never reach for sad iceberg lettuce again!

FLAT-OUT FLAVOURFUL • Whip up six individual flatbreads— make them all for pizza night or store some for another day. Top with your favourite tasty and healthy-ish ingredients or get inspired by our Mediterranean takes.

WE HEART ARTICHOKES • This pretty, pale green vegetable is native to many Mediterranean countries. Grilled, baked, and even raw—it’s a surefire delicious dish.

GOOD CATCH • Fish takes top billing in the Mediterranean eating pattern. Its high fat content promotes satiety, protects the heart, and benefits the brain. These recipes make it easy to get at least two servings of fatty fish per week.

GRAIN REIGN • Whole grains reign supreme in the Mediterranean plan. And for good reason! They’re chock-full of fibre and disease-fighting antioxidants. Fill your plate with these hearty grain-forward recipes.

COAST TO COAST • Enjoy delicious recipes from countries that line the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, including Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Lebanon. The one thing the dishes have in common? Fresh, local ingredients bursting with nutrition.

HUMMUS 5 WAYS • Snack and scoop your way through a variety of colourful hummus dips. Start with the Classic Hummus recipe, then swap in a few ingredients to change up the flavour. Serve with crackers, pita chips, and fresh vegetables.

CRUNCH TIME • Not just for the birds, nuts and seeds are a staple of the Mediterranean diet. They provide hearty, healthy fats and hunger-busting protein and fibre. Go beyond trail mix with these recipes.

THE MED WAY EVERY DAY • WITH MINIMAL HANDS-ON TIME, THESE RECIPES PROVE HEALTHY, VIBRANT EATING IS WEEKNIGHT FRIENDLY.

RATATOUILLE RIFFS • Ratatouille, a stewed combination of eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, onions, and tomatoes, is perfect on its own. Or give it a try stuffed into capsicums or tossed into pasta for the ultimate in vegie-centric dishes.

MUST LOVE GARLIC • Garlic haters need not apply. These recipes abound with the humble bulb. Whether toasted or roasted, this allium has imparted depth and flavour to Mediterranean dishes for centuries. Long thought of as a background ingredient, here garlic takes centre stage.

PLANT POWER • The Mediterranean plan is largely made up of antioxidant-heavy plants. And what better way to ensure you get enough produce than with vegetarian recipes? Harness the...