BH&G Mediterranean Diet

Give your body the boost it needs by eating like you live on the coast of the Mediterranean. Focusing on deliciously fresh food—fruits, veggies, whole grains, omega 3-packed fish, and nuts—will put the emphasis on your health and well-being to turn your life around. Mediterranean Diet magazine builds on the flavors and cooking styles of the area with easy everyday-doable meals, snacks, drinks, and even sweets. The on-trend stories focus on fun ideas such as the top omega 3-packed fish and how to prepare them, great starts for the morning, plant-centric recipes, a focus on the benefits of olives and olive oil, nutrient-dense salads and sides, healthful pasta dishes, the magic of roasted garlic, flavorful sauces and condiments, and recipes with nutritious ancient grains. These wholesome, delicious recipes will allow your body to be the very best that it can.

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From the Editor

The Mediterranean Diet Explained • The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat, and the research proves it. Find out why it’s a delicious way to nourish your body.

Rainbow Breakfasts • Start your days right with breakfasts filled with a bevy of produce. These color-coded recipes make it easy to pack nutrients into your morning meals.

Smoothies 4 Ways • Give fresh fruits and vegetables a whirl in the blender to begin your day with a nutritious meal or to whip up a recharging snack.

Mediterranean Step-by-Step • Eating nutritiously need not be cumbersome. Mix and match these easy-to-prep grains, proteins, and sauces with a few vegetables to have totable lunches or no-fuss dinners ready in a snap.

Olive Love • Put heart-healthy olive oil and briny olives to work in a scrumptious French-style tart. Plus, learn how to shop the shelves for the best-quality olive oil and what olives to stock up on.

All Aboard • Gorgeous graze boards will be surefire hits at your next gathering. Heat seekers, vegetarians, and sweet-lovers will happily nibble from among these tasty combos. There’s something for everyone!

Look on the Sunny Side • Fresh citrus lies at the heart of Mediterranean cuisine. Limes, lemons, oranges, and grapefruit shine in these sweetly tart recipes.

Bean Dips 4 Ways • Blend fun flavors and stir-ins with canned beans for easy, breezy snacks or appetizers.

Street Smarts • These Mediterranean classics are comfort foods done right. Inspired by food truck favorites and street stall standbys, these flavorful foods are also nutritious.

Nuts for Nuts • Use nuts for more than just a finishing touch. They not only offer nutritious protein, healthy fats, and fiber, but they also provide crunch and creaminess. These recipes showcase nuts at their best.

Mediterranean on the Side • Don’t let main dishes get all the attention. Whether fast and fresh or delightfully roasted, these produce-forward side dishes will steal the show.

Better Together • Bulk up salad greens with lean protein. Fast and fresh salads are the ultimate counterpoint to roasty, toasty meats and fish, proving some things are just better together.

Roasted Garlic 4 Ways • Level up meals with bold garlicky goodness. Roasted garlic gives dishes a spreadable buttery texture and a sweet caramelly taste.

5-Ingredient Fish Dishes • We’re dishing up fish packed with heart-protecting omega-3 fats. With help from a few additional pantry staples, these five-ingredient recipes show how deliciously simple it is to prepare fish and boost your heart and brain health at the same time.

Plant Slant • It’s easy to skip the meat when you serve vibrant plant-based dishes. Harness the goodness of Mediterranean vegetables and grains in hearty, protein-packed meals.

Sweet Treats • Sweet somethings are on the menu in a Mediterranean diet. These recipes are...