I married a Roman and live in Rome. My late husband was much older so I learned to cook Italian from his childhood neighbors and friends, many of whom stuck to the "Vatican Menu": No meat except fish on Fridays. Absolute blowout on Sundays which are mini family reunions. "Creative leftovers" on Monday. Not being Catholic, I forget the guidelines for the other days, but they exist. It is wonderful to see this diet being so well explained. Thank you.
I live in Turkey on the Aegean Sea- there are lots of vegetable dishes and salads but also people here definitely do eat meat or fish every day if not twice a day.
This is the best video to get a really good idea of HOW to eat. I have to keep telling myself, no, you don't need to make chicken, beef or pork meat for dinner! Surprisingly no one is complaining yet! The other day I made a very simple pasta with olive oil and garlic and a few garden grape tomatoes and a little Parm on top with a big salad and some toasted bread with olive oil. Everyone loved it. Long story short... keep it simple and don't over think it right?!
I've been cooking & eating the Mediterranean diet (outside of special nights out with friends here & there) for the past year or so and its amazing how much of a difference I feel physically and mentally! I grew up in an italian-american household that ate pretty healthy/only had home-cooked meals but now as an adult I wanted to really prioritize where I'm getting my energy and nutrients from and the Mediterranean diet has been PERECT :) your videos & recipes have all been a huge help for adding to my recipe list. Thank you
@@gregbutcher3164 I definitely dont use a TON of olive oil, I'm pretty careful about how much I use & almost never use more than 1-2 tablespoons. But I think just taking a few lessons from this diet to incorporate into what you typically cook/eat is a great idea
I've been intentionally/unitintentially following this diet for a couple of months now and the short term benefits are pretty awesome too. I've lost a little weight, but my lifelong constipation is gone and I feel wayyyyy less aches and pains already. I've been telling people around me "I'm mostly pescatarian, but it's more a guideline and not a rule." Turns out I've been eating Mediterranean!!
colleenwright, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
@@mrturtle3433I would love to have the link for the beginners book. My husband just had emergency triple bypass surgery. We are very active and eat well. We had no idea he had blocked arteries!
Especially the oil keeps me full all day and I never tend to actually overeat when I eat enough oil or clarified butter.The oil also keeps one from snacking and you can add intermittent fasting easily.
I just switched from keto diet. Lost 33 lbs in 3 months on keto and kept it off 6 months but afraid it will kill me long term with my family's heart issues. Already love the food better! Just hope I don't get fat. No processed carbs still or sugar!
Same!! I did keto and now I have stage 2 high blood pressure so I am switching to this. I’m pretty sure that as long as we workout we won’t gain weight but lose it instead.
I was never interested in a keto diet, but I was doing a low carb diet and really love Mediterranean cuisine. I still watch my refined carb intake but I'm not going to be beating myself for eating a small portion of rice or sourdough bread.
I never got into the keto thing, but I'm considering it now that I'm gaining weight. I'm already at risk of heart issues being on ADHD medication. Seems like Mediterranean and cutting back on other meals is my only option. I already work out and started counting calories. I need some sort of kick to Jumpstart my weight loss now.
I started this a few weeks ago for endometriosis I've lost 5 lbs in a couple of weeks it's slow but I know I'm not starving myself and I'm eating healthy
Wow, thank you. I’ve lost 20 pounds following the Mediterranean diet in just a few short months; thank you for sharing your recipes. I appreciate you! I am a new subscriber here❤
This looks so delicious! This is my preferred diet and I happened to have married a Palestinian immigrant. Our favorite weekend treat is Mediterranean buffet. I could eat this diet all week and on the weekend!
Great menus! The pan con tomate is widely eaten in Catalonia, Spain. Tried it and loved it. My daughter has been living there for past 15 yrs. Thanks for great info.
He was wrong it's not from Italy as you said it's from Catalonia and it's called pà amb tomaàquet, his verision is what in other parts of Spain and maybe in Italy too do or to have it prepared for a lot of servings in some restaurants, the original way is to rub a cutted tomato against the piece of bread(toasted if you want) and add olive oil and a pinch of salt. I'm catalan
the Meditt diet is healthy because it is VERY low sugar, mostly whole foods- even the breads aren't processed crap with loads of weird ingredients,. So it's not foods specific to this region. Just eat whole foods, avoid ultra processed foods, and get lots of healthy, natural fats (olives, olive oil, avocados, walnuts, mac nuts, and even grass fed butter, which is also really high in Omega 3's). And meat and eggs are fine- again go pastured-and of course fish. Animal proteins are highly benenficial to our bodies, just don't eat crappy versions of them with things like french fries on the side. Yogurt is excellent too.
It seems a form of white bean soup is universal around the med. In Tuscany / Sardinia cannollini bean minestrone is a staple and often eaten everyday with whatever veg is in season. People would have a large pot over a fire and toss in whatever they had that day. The leftovers would form the base of the nexts days soup. 😋
I have two cups of black coffee with a little sugar for breakfast. I then eat a big lunch - salad with olive oil and balsamic, small amount of meat or fish, and then some vegetables sautéed in olive oil. Some days I’ll make an omelette for lunch. I also have a small glass of red wine with lunch. I will have a little bread or pasta at lunch too with Parmesan cheese. Then I’ll have a few nuts and fruit in the afternoon and dinner is very light maybe some fruit or vegetables with hummus. What are your thoughts on wine and coffee on this diet ? Thank you for this great ideas!
Thank you for the great suggestions. I appreciate that you incorporated meals from countries other than Greece. Most Mediterranean meal plans focus on Greece. I just wish I could eat tomatoes because the Shakshouka sounds good.
@@patriciawolanski3458 Same here, it can feel very limiting when you want to try eating styles such as this but have difficulty with onions, tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, mushrooms, peppers etc.
@patriciawolanski3458 Love the tomatoes but not allowed on kidney diet. Some night shades bother me too. I hate to have to leave out all the good foods.
I need to lose weight, my husband needs to gain weight, my son is allergic/ANA to dairy, and we're poor as heck! I want to be mostly plant based as well but my husband does not. I think Mediterranean looks like it may be more adjustable for us but I have to skip all the delicious dairy. Just found your channel, thanks for all the info!
I've been cooking & eating the Mediterranean diet (outside of special nights out with friends here & there) for the past year or so and its amazing how much of a difference I feel physically and mentally! I grew up in an italian-american household that ate pretty healthy/only had home-cooked meals but now as an adult I wanted to really prioritize where I'm getting my energy and nutrients from and the Mediterranean diet has been PERECT :) your videos & recipes have all been a huge help for adding to my recipe list. Thank you
All the meals look delicious. If I’m reading it right, your Shakshuka recipe, for instance, recommends 4-6 eggs for one serving (1x). That seems like a lot of eggs. I presume it’s a large serving and there will be plenty left over for next day’s lunch? I live alone, so I need to adapt the recipes for one.
This diet/meal plan is really hard for single people I think. The cost of buying all those fruits and veg, just for one person, is tough. I still try though! I loved this video, thank you
Suggestion: you could bulk make the meals and either freeze some for another day or keep some in the fridge for a quick meal. Also instead of fresh veg, canned or frozen veg could replace some of the fresh veg/fruit ingredients as they are much cheaper.
I do get this comment often and I know it is harder when you are cooking for one. We are working on more recipes that can be easily made for a few meals, but are small serving sizes. I do agree with the other comment that freezing some food is a great method. We have a large freezer that is almost full for Wintertime.
Yes, some fruit & veg are pricey, but you will not be eating/buying as much meat, or manufactured snacks, puddings, and so on So it would be useful to keep a proper list/record/costing for a Med & non - Med diet for say 3 or 4 weeks each and see how the total cost compared
I've been a vegetarian since 2005 and have switched over to Mediterranean this month. I can't imagine getting only 2.5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. I typically get at least 12-15 a day, even after starting a Mediterranean diet. I can easily get 6-7 servings in one smoothie. Americans must be seriously constipated. Wow
okeefematthewd, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
Just found your vlog. Really helpful, as my husband has high blood pressure and we’ve started to change our diet. Thank you I’ve subscribed and passed it on. X
jilllasala, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
Hello! I'm new to the Mediterranean diet, just bought a cookbook and found this channel. What I'm confused with right now is knowing how many dishes to make for a meal. Example: Lunch Warm wheat berries with zucchini, red pepper & oregano Dinner Stuffed eggplant with bulgur Zucchini ribbon salad with shaved parmesan Do these sound like 2 complete meals? I'm not trying to gain weight (muscle only) and I'm a bit confused knowing if it's too much/not enough. Thanks!
Track the macros. Basically find out how many calories and how many fats proteins are in it. If you're getting the right amount of protein fats and nutrients, then it's a perfectly full meal
Hello there! I am starting on this diet and was wondering if there was anything I would have to eliminate from it as a person with Hidradenitis suppurativa. This journey has been super painful, and I’m so ready to live a life where it’s not as bad through eating healthy and exercising healthy habits. ♥️
my dermatologist said mediterranean food is great for HD, but limit the bread and focus more on the fish, olives and olive oil and veggies...that being said I am not a doctor
Thanks so much for this video. I have a wonderful Mediterranean cookbook, along with Italian and Greek cookbooks. You have reminded me to open these cook books and get cooking! Fall is almost here. The cooler weather here encourages me to see what is in our freezer and pantry. Will also explore your website. ~ Diane
@charmaccents6278- Good morning from our farm in New Hampshire. I have two books on order. FOODS OF CRETE. and THE BRUNO SERIES FRENCH COOKBOOK by Martin Walker. I own THE MEDITERRANEAN COMPLETE COOKBOOK by America's TEST KITCHEN, GREEK COOKING by Rena Salman & Jan Cutler, ITALIAN by Kate Whiteman. Jeni Wright and Angela Boggiano, COUSCOUS AND OTHER GOOD FOODS FROM MORROCO by Paula Wolfert. I hope this helps you. I wanted to have a good cross section from different countries. This diet is delicious, varied and has helped me to lose weight and keep healthy. ~ Diane
I do a lazy version of pan con tomatoe. I drizzle some olive oil on toast, rub a cut garlic clove over the toast surface and then rub a halved raw tomato over the toast, squeezing the juice and seeds onto the toast. Add salt, a little Parmesan and fresh basil and scoff!
I don't like to snack so just have a bigger breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Im not a dedicated Mediterranean diet lifestyler, but working to eat more fish - which is not my favorite, plus I find its quite expensive to eat the recipes I have in my Mediterranean cook book. 13:58 Plus, I do intermittent fasting with variable fasting times.
Sorry- my wife of 34 years is from Sardegna and while they do eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, they ALSO eat plenty of red meat, pork, and poultry and also seafood and different cheeses. I know this because we also lived in Rome and spend a lot of time in Sardegna and see this first hand wherever we go. Just a personal testimonial from decades of experience.
Carbs of any kind do make me gain weight. I even ate a 3-lb leafy green vegetable diet and gained weight. The only diet that has ever allowed me to lose weight is a low-carb diet
I'm going to the hospital in a week to have my gallbladder removed. 7% functionality. I destroyed it. I hope that this kind of lifestyle change will keep the symptoms down. Bad thing is my boyfriend is picky. I hope I can get him on board at least just a little.
Picky significant others can be a real pain in the butt 😂❤ my husband MUST have meat in his meals so I have to adjust to add more chicken and other lean meat to our meals. I'm sure you can make small modifications like this to help your boyfriend be more open to the idea. Good luck! Edit: I also destroyed my gallbladder from years of eating highly processed stuff and very little food of nutritional value. It decided to get inflamed and sent me to the ER with excruciating pain and an emergency surgery 😢 Higher fat will be okay if you take your time, but be prepared to need the bathroom during the time your body needs to adjust. Your liver will adjust to the bile need in time.
I dont think Mediterranean diet is right for me. I looove my American foods too much, butt I'm open to try anything, and Ill gladly add some of these meals into my meal planning. Especially any meals that involve eggs.
thank you for your great channel ! i hope you know that you are changing lives with this content. so i hope you are making a gazillion dollars from you tube for your efforts. all the best.
What best meal prep do you suggest, I have fatty liver, and my Dr is on my ass about how I eat . So please point me in the right direction. So I preferred to purchase a meal prep that specializes in Meditation meals for fatty liver. Thx
joyvanlue, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
amitas, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
People fret too much about protein. It's nearly unheard of to have a protein deficiency in western nations. Plus your body builds its own from other things you eat. Building blocks, amino acids. Basically, you should eat healthy like this amazing video shows, and protein should never cross your mind. Eat a variety.
vionkinipsagallegoski, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
mceganart, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
Is this a healthy diet for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I’ve also just been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. I would like to lose at least 40-50 pounds. Is this the best diet for my issues????
Hi five, you got most of what we eat right, especially the leftover part, olive oil, and less meat. I would also add that Mediterranean people drink coffee. Not the watery cup full American coffee. They drink about a 1/4 cup strong espresso. They either have it mid morning or after lunch, depending on the region and family 😅, We also love us some good bread 🥖.
Probably depends on the type of pasta too. Mediterranean ls eat one ingredient pasta. Whereas in the states the pasta is filled with garbage ingredients.
I don't see where the recipes are. Could you please guide me how to access the recipes. I really enjoyed this video and interested to try Mediterranean eating idea.
Hi all I'm enjoying this my first of these vids, does anyone know the make of the inbuilt oven in the vid looks like a narrow unit which i cannot find here in the UK, think I will enjoy this series.
What I’ve notice is that more olive oil = less craving and hunger.. Atleast for me I eat veggies, fruits and some meat now and then but olive oil is the main thing that fills me for some reason.
What do you do use as a wheat substitute for things like pasta and toast? This is a genuine health-related dietary restriction for us, not just trendy eating. It’s been the barrier to following Mediterranean diet plans in the past.
You can use gluten free pasta and bread. There are many great choices these days. I like Canyon Bakehouse gluten free bread and many of the pasta choices are great including the Barilla gluten free pasta.
I am very thin or maybe underweight even but I really want to eat these food. I'm thin from the beginning because too much saturated fatty food makes me nauseous and gassy and mediterranean food looks very safe for my stomach, never had problems with olive oil whereas oil, flour, bread, gluten, I just can't eat them too much. Plus I am a big fan of seafood.
Hello there. I love your channel. Last week I won a book but have not received an email in regards to it. I have contacted you by phone and on your website. It was during the last live stream. I guessed number 77. Thank you.
Help! My spouse has stage 3 fatty liver. This diet was recommended by her doctor, but we have FOUR kids under 14. We don’t always have time to come every meal. Is it possible to EASILY transition the WHOLE family to this lifestyle and how do we do it?
Talk to his doctor AGAIN for a diet plan you can manage. HE must be 'fixed' first. So concentrate on his diet, and the usual meals for the rest of the family. When he improves, you can then concentrate on mediterranean diet for yourself and the kids.
I married a Roman and live in Rome. My late husband was much older so I learned to cook Italian from his childhood neighbors and friends, many of whom stuck to the "Vatican Menu": No meat except fish on Fridays. Absolute blowout on Sundays which are mini family reunions. "Creative leftovers" on Monday. Not being Catholic, I forget the guidelines for the other days, but they exist. It is wonderful to see this diet being so well explained. Thank you.
I live in Turkey on the Aegean Sea- there are lots of vegetable dishes and salads but also people here definitely do eat meat or fish every day if not twice a day.
thanks for sharing
This is the best video to get a really good idea of HOW to eat. I have to keep telling myself, no, you don't need to make chicken, beef or pork meat for dinner! Surprisingly no one is complaining yet! The other day I made a very simple pasta with olive oil and garlic and a few garden grape tomatoes and a little Parm on top with a big salad and some toasted bread with olive oil. Everyone loved it. Long story short... keep it simple and don't over think it right?!
Sounds like you made the perfect Mediterranean meal for everyone!
I have to remind myself of keep it simple.
Can you tell me the recipe please
Don’t eat pork it’s horrible for you fam
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I've been cooking & eating the Mediterranean diet (outside of special nights out with friends here & there) for the past year or so and its amazing how much of a difference I feel physically and mentally! I grew up in an italian-american household that ate pretty healthy/only had home-cooked meals but now as an adult I wanted to really prioritize where I'm getting my energy and nutrients from and the Mediterranean diet has been PERECT :) your videos & recipes have all been a huge help for adding to my recipe list. Thank you
Thanks for that, It worries me how much olive oil they use, I king of want to be sick just thinking about it. Greg from New Zealand
@@gregbutcher3164 I definitely dont use a TON of olive oil, I'm pretty careful about how much I use & almost never use more than 1-2 tablespoons. But I think just taking a few lessons from this diet to incorporate into what you typically cook/eat is a great idea
I've been intentionally/unitintentially following this diet for a couple of months now and the short term benefits are pretty awesome too. I've lost a little weight, but my lifelong constipation is gone and I feel wayyyyy less aches and pains already.
I've been telling people around me "I'm mostly pescatarian, but it's more a guideline and not a rule." Turns out I've been eating Mediterranean!!
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This was so helpful for a beginner. Would love for you do this each month,
colleenwright, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
@@mrturtle3433I would love to have the link for the beginners book. My husband just had emergency triple bypass surgery. We are very active and eat well. We had no idea he had blocked arteries!
Especially the oil keeps me full all day and I never tend to actually overeat when I eat enough oil or clarified butter.The oil also keeps one from snacking and you can add intermittent fasting easily.
I just switched from keto diet. Lost 33 lbs in 3 months on keto and kept it off 6 months but afraid it will kill me long term with my family's heart issues. Already love the food better! Just hope I don't get fat. No processed carbs still or sugar!
Same!! I did keto and now I have stage 2 high blood pressure so I am switching to this. I’m pretty sure that as long as we workout we won’t gain weight but lose it instead.
I was never interested in a keto diet, but I was doing a low carb diet and really love Mediterranean cuisine. I still watch my refined carb intake but I'm not going to be beating myself for eating a small portion of rice or sourdough bread.
There is a weight loss version
I never got into the keto thing, but I'm considering it now that I'm gaining weight. I'm already at risk of heart issues being on ADHD medication. Seems like Mediterranean and cutting back on other meals is my only option. I already work out and started counting calories. I need some sort of kick to Jumpstart my weight loss now.
I started this a few weeks ago for endometriosis I've lost 5 lbs in a couple of weeks it's slow but I know I'm not starving myself and I'm eating healthy
Have you found any relief from this diet? I also have endometriosis and im desperate to find any type of relief
Just LOOK at that beautiful kitchen 😍 Loving the jars
Thank you! 🤗
Wow, thank you. I’ve lost 20 pounds following the Mediterranean diet in just a few short months; thank you for sharing your recipes. I appreciate you! I am a new subscriber here❤
This looks so delicious! This is my preferred diet and I happened to have married a Palestinian immigrant. Our favorite weekend treat is Mediterranean buffet. I could eat this diet all week and on the weekend!
I prefer to roast a whole head or two of garlic and olive oil. They make little roasting dishes for garlic. then smear it on bread. Much tastier
I am from Greek parents, and we have been eating Metetarianian food all our lives. Much better then American food that's for sure
Facts.
Truth
Great menus! The pan con tomate is widely eaten in Catalonia, Spain. Tried it and loved it. My daughter has been living there for past 15 yrs. Thanks for great info.
He was wrong it's not from Italy as you said it's from Catalonia and it's called pà amb tomaàquet, his verision is what in other parts of Spain and maybe in Italy too do or to have it prepared for a lot of servings in some restaurants, the original way is to rub a cutted tomato against the piece of bread(toasted if you want) and add olive oil and a pinch of salt. I'm catalan
Hi
the Meditt diet is healthy because it is VERY low sugar, mostly whole foods- even the breads aren't processed crap with loads of weird ingredients,. So it's not foods specific to this region. Just eat whole foods, avoid ultra processed foods, and get lots of healthy, natural fats (olives, olive oil, avocados, walnuts, mac nuts, and even grass fed butter, which is also really high in Omega 3's). And meat and eggs are fine- again go pastured-and of course fish. Animal proteins are highly benenficial to our bodies, just don't eat crappy versions of them with things like french fries on the side. Yogurt is excellent too.
I eat the eggs with tomatoes for breakfast a lot. I add feta and crushed red pepper too
I've started eating more Mediterranean meals and recipes and definitely noticing the difference. I've even lost a couple pounds.
You actually genuinely deserve much more subscribers than this.
Keep up your hardwork, sir. It really helps. 🙏
It seems a form of white bean soup is universal around the med. In Tuscany / Sardinia cannollini bean minestrone is a staple and often eaten everyday with whatever veg is in season. People would have a large pot over a fire and toss in whatever they had that day. The leftovers would form the base of the nexts days soup. 😋
Fresh and local are two mainstays of the Mediterranean Diet. Thanks for the comment!
I make a pot of white bean snd vegetable soup every week then I have a bowl for lunch everyday. 👍
I have two cups of black coffee with a little sugar for breakfast. I then eat a big lunch - salad with olive oil and balsamic, small amount of meat or fish, and then some vegetables sautéed in olive oil. Some days I’ll make an omelette for lunch. I also have a small glass of red wine with lunch. I will have a little bread or pasta at lunch too with Parmesan cheese. Then I’ll have a few nuts and fruit in the afternoon and dinner is very light maybe some fruit or vegetables with hummus. What are your thoughts on wine and coffee on this diet ? Thank you for this great ideas!
This was incredibly informative and you’re a great host. Thank you.
Shakshuka is an Algerian dish 😊 part of the Mediterranean sea, and we eat it with a lot of olive oil ❤
It's so good!
Shakshuka is delicious and it is eaten throughout many countries of the Middle East, with variations. Yummo
Greek salad ingredients
Cucumbers feta cheese black olives red capsicum, Grace Australia 🇦🇺
The video I needed. I've been looking for some source to tell me exactly what to follow. Thanks. This is a great guide.
Thank you for all the recipes on the Mediterrean diet. Great information.
Do you have a cook book? I’m not really on the internet much and having a cook book would be amazing !
Thank you for the great suggestions. I appreciate that you incorporated meals from countries other than Greece. Most Mediterranean meal plans focus on Greece. I just wish I could eat tomatoes because the Shakshouka sounds good.
Are you allergic ?
You can try shaksuka with blended red pepper for a similar outcome x
@@kscl-b9v the acidity irritates my stomach and, in general, I’m very sensitive to nightshade plants.
@@patriciawolanski3458
Same here, it can feel very limiting when you want to try eating styles such as this but have difficulty with onions, tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, mushrooms, peppers etc.
@patriciawolanski3458
Love the tomatoes but not allowed on kidney diet. Some night shades bother me too. I hate to have to leave out all the good foods.
I need to lose weight, my husband needs to gain weight, my son is allergic/ANA to dairy, and we're poor as heck! I want to be mostly plant based as well but my husband does not. I think Mediterranean looks like it may be more adjustable for us but I have to skip all the delicious dairy. Just found your channel, thanks for all the info!
I've been cooking & eating the Mediterranean diet (outside of special nights out with friends here & there) for the past year or so and its amazing how much of a difference I feel physically and mentally! I grew up in an italian-american household that ate pretty healthy/only had home-cooked meals but now as an adult I wanted to really prioritize where I'm getting my energy and nutrients from and the Mediterranean diet has been PERECT :) your videos & recipes have all been a huge help for adding to my recipe list. Thank you
Thanks for sharing all these meal ideas!
All the meals look delicious. If I’m reading it right, your Shakshuka recipe, for instance, recommends 4-6 eggs for one serving (1x). That seems like a lot of eggs. I presume it’s a large serving and there will be plenty left over for next day’s lunch? I live alone, so I need to adapt the recipes for one.
The recipe serves 4 so it’s 1 to 1 1/2 eggs per serving.
I’m a beginner truly enjoyed the video. Looking forward to a healthy eating lifestyle. Thank you for sharing ❤
This diet/meal plan is really hard for single people I think. The cost of buying all those fruits and veg, just for one person, is tough. I still try though! I loved this video, thank you
Suggestion: you could bulk make the meals and either freeze some for another day or keep some in the fridge for a quick meal. Also instead of fresh veg, canned or frozen veg could replace some of the fresh veg/fruit ingredients as they are much cheaper.
I do get this comment often and I know it is harder when you are cooking for one. We are working on more recipes that can be easily made for a few meals, but are small serving sizes. I do agree with the other comment that freezing some food is a great method. We have a large freezer that is almost full for Wintertime.
Thank you both for your replies! I don’t let it discourage me, I still try, and I find that just trying eliminates most of the bad food I eat.
Yes, some fruit & veg are pricey, but you will not be eating/buying as much meat, or manufactured snacks, puddings, and so on
So it would be useful to keep a proper list/record/costing for a Med & non - Med diet for say 3 or 4 weeks each and see how the total cost compared
Go to farmers markets you may get better pricing on fruits and veggies.
This was an excellent video, thank you 🙏
I practically already eat this diet BUT need more fruits and more veggies. I don't eat animals. Thank you very much
I set out a platter of freshly sliced veggies my kids can snack on before dinner. If they're extra hungry they'll grab them.
I've been a vegetarian since 2005 and have switched over to Mediterranean this month. I can't imagine getting only 2.5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. I typically get at least 12-15 a day, even after starting a Mediterranean diet. I can easily get 6-7 servings in one smoothie. Americans must be seriously constipated. Wow
They are. Everyone here has gastrointestinal problems.
We are 😂
We are
Thank you Great facts 😅 will try
Love your videos! Your Cretan cookbook is the thing that got me to quit fast food and start cooking on my own!
okeefematthewd, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
I love the recipes from Crete book ❤!
Wow, this is amazing. Thank you. I just discovered this channel!
Just found your vlog. Really helpful, as my husband has high blood pressure and we’ve started to change our diet. Thank you I’ve subscribed and passed it on. X
Pan Con Tomate sounds like it would be amazing as a crossover dish with avocado toast!!
jilllasala, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
Yes! I was thinking the same thing!( I'm going to try it out. I will let you know how it tastes.),
Hello! I'm new to the Mediterranean diet, just bought a cookbook and found this channel. What I'm confused with right now is knowing how many dishes to make for a meal. Example:
Lunch
Warm wheat berries with zucchini, red pepper & oregano
Dinner
Stuffed eggplant with bulgur
Zucchini ribbon salad with shaved parmesan
Do these sound like 2 complete meals? I'm not trying to gain weight (muscle only) and I'm a bit confused knowing if it's too much/not enough. Thanks!
Track the macros. Basically find out how many calories and how many fats proteins are in it. If you're getting the right amount of protein fats and nutrients, then it's a perfectly full meal
Great video and very helpful!!! Love your energy thank you!!
Thank you for the comment! Hope you are enjoying the Mediterranean Diet!
Hello there! I am starting on this diet and was wondering if there was anything I would have to eliminate from it as a person with Hidradenitis suppurativa. This journey has been super painful, and I’m so ready to live a life where it’s not as bad through eating healthy and exercising healthy habits. ♥️
I'm here because I too have HS and was looking to reduce my flares and get overall healthy. This journey has been painful and I'm tired of it.
my dermatologist said mediterranean food is great for HD, but limit the bread and focus more on the fish, olives and olive oil and veggies...that being said I am not a doctor
Could you please do more recipes for lacto-vegetarians? I eat cheese but no meat or eggs. Thanks!
Easy to understand. Thanks💫
I've been eating a mostly Mediterranean diet for the past few years. I say mostly because I have a hard time giving up butter and mayo.
It's real easy to make mayonnaise and you just use olive oil. Let the egg come to room temperature before you crack it open to mix with the oil.
Thanks so much for this video. I have a wonderful Mediterranean cookbook, along with Italian and Greek cookbooks. You have reminded me to open these cook books and get cooking! Fall is almost here. The cooler weather here encourages me to see what is in our freezer and pantry. Will also explore your website. ~ Diane
I am so glad that the video helped to reignite your Mediterranean cooking!
What is the name of the Mediterranean cookbook?
@charmaccents6278- Good morning from our farm in New Hampshire. I have two books on order. FOODS OF CRETE. and THE BRUNO SERIES FRENCH COOKBOOK by Martin Walker. I own THE MEDITERRANEAN COMPLETE COOKBOOK by America's TEST KITCHEN, GREEK COOKING by Rena Salman & Jan Cutler, ITALIAN by Kate Whiteman. Jeni Wright and Angela Boggiano, COUSCOUS AND OTHER GOOD FOODS FROM MORROCO by Paula Wolfert. I hope this helps you. I wanted to have a good cross section from different countries. This diet is delicious, varied and has helped me to lose weight and keep healthy. ~ Diane
Thank you. @@dianehall5345
Love that soup! So healthy and tasty! Shakshuka is so good too.
Thanks for the comment!
I do a lazy version of pan con tomatoe. I drizzle some olive oil on toast, rub a cut garlic clove over the toast surface and then rub a halved raw tomato over the toast, squeezing the juice and seeds onto the toast. Add salt, a little Parmesan and fresh basil and scoff!
the key seems to lbe lots of olive oil all the time to add flavor and mostly to add the fat that keep you full and satiated.
This is what I needed, gonna eat all the food I have left in the pantry then start this. Thanks!
I like the music in the background
Yum!! Thank you
I just came across your channel and I love it! Subscribed and bell rung! 😊
I don't like to snack so just have a bigger breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Im not a dedicated Mediterranean diet lifestyler, but working to eat more fish - which is not my favorite, plus I find its quite expensive to eat the recipes I have in my Mediterranean cook book. 13:58 Plus, I do intermittent fasting with variable fasting times.
Sorry- my wife of 34 years is from Sardegna and while they do eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, they ALSO eat plenty of red meat, pork, and poultry and also seafood and different cheeses. I know this because we also lived in Rome and spend a lot of time in Sardegna and see this first hand wherever we go. Just a personal testimonial from decades of experience.
Sounds healthy and delicious, Thanks!❤
Glad I found your channel! I have a question about feta cheese, what other cheese can you use in replace of feta if your not a big feta fan?
How about goat cheese or Gouda?
Can we use extra virgin olive oil for cooking ?
Carbs of any kind do make me gain weight. I even ate a 3-lb leafy green vegetable diet and gained weight. The only diet that has ever allowed me to lose weight is a low-carb diet
I'm going to the hospital in a week to have my gallbladder removed. 7% functionality. I destroyed it.
I hope that this kind of lifestyle change will keep the symptoms down. Bad thing is my boyfriend is picky. I hope I can get him on board at least just a little.
Picky significant others can be a real pain in the butt 😂❤ my husband MUST have meat in his meals so I have to adjust to add more chicken and other lean meat to our meals. I'm sure you can make small modifications like this to help your boyfriend be more open to the idea. Good luck!
Edit: I also destroyed my gallbladder from years of eating highly processed stuff and very little food of nutritional value. It decided to get inflamed and sent me to the ER with excruciating pain and an emergency surgery 😢 Higher fat will be okay if you take your time, but be prepared to need the bathroom during the time your body needs to adjust. Your liver will adjust to the bile need in time.
I dont think Mediterranean diet is right for me. I looove my American foods too much, butt I'm open to try anything, and Ill gladly add some of these meals into my meal planning. Especially any meals that involve eggs.
thank you for your great channel ! i hope you know that you are changing lives with this content. so i hope you are making a gazillion dollars from you tube for your efforts. all the best.
What best meal prep do you suggest, I have fatty liver, and my Dr is on my ass about how I eat . So please point me in the right direction. So I preferred to purchase a meal prep that specializes in Meditation meals for fatty liver. Thx
Thank you
Thanks. Easy plan I can put together
joyvanlue, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
I am from India...primarily vegetarian...can I use mushrooms...corn...cauliflower...Cabbage or even some rice???
amitas, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
Great video!!!!!!!
People fret too much about protein. It's nearly unheard of to have a protein deficiency in western nations. Plus your body builds its own from other things you eat. Building blocks, amino acids. Basically, you should eat healthy like this amazing video shows, and protein should never cross your mind. Eat a variety.
Very informative. 👏👏👏
vionkinipsagallegoski, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
Love the idea of eating left overs the next day
I’m trying this diet for fertility 😊
Very clear thank you👍
mceganart, hello I have a helpful resource for you today in the form of a beginner's cookbook for the Mediterranean diet. Good dishes abound in this book. You may get a free download of it. My most recent video on the channel has a link to it. Before the book runs out, haste.
Thank you very much
You are welcome
Thank you for this 🙏❤️
You are so welcome
❤ cooking with x virgin oil..i thought i was adding too much..i put cook with it & add some on top...soups included 😋
Is this a healthy diet for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I’ve also just been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. I would like to lose at least 40-50 pounds. Is this the best diet for my issues????
Hi five, you got most of what we eat right, especially the leftover part, olive oil, and less meat.
I would also add that Mediterranean people drink coffee. Not the watery cup full American coffee. They drink about a 1/4 cup strong espresso.
They either have it mid morning or after lunch, depending on the region and family 😅,
We also love us some good bread 🥖.
One more thing or two😂
We do eat what’s in season and love our alliums ( garlic, shallots, onions, and leeks)
I have had some of that amazing espresso! Thanks for the comment.
Probably depends on the type of pasta too. Mediterranean ls eat one ingredient pasta. Whereas in the states the pasta is filled with garbage ingredients.
I think it comes down to using a Greek or Spanish extra virgin olive oils…
I don't see where the recipes are. Could you please guide me how to access the recipes. I really enjoyed this video and interested to try Mediterranean eating idea.
Hi there. You'll need to click on the description and it does give a list of each day and the recipes.
Cocoa crispness cereal. Chocolate. Breakfast but with sugar. Cocoa is beans. Whoops. There is.
thank you so much, this was soooo helpful
Hi all I'm enjoying this my first of these vids, does anyone know the make of the inbuilt oven in the vid looks like a narrow unit which i cannot find here in the UK, think I will enjoy this series.
Thank you so much sir!
That bread w marinara sounded similar to bruschetta which I love.
It's a Spanish (specifically Catalan) dish, I believe (he called it Italian)
Great information
This is excellent!
What I’ve notice is that more olive oil = less craving and hunger..
Atleast for me I eat veggies, fruits and some meat now and then but olive oil is the main thing that fills me for some reason.
What do you do use as a wheat substitute for things like pasta and toast? This is a genuine health-related dietary restriction for us, not just trendy eating. It’s been the barrier to following Mediterranean diet plans in the past.
You can use gluten free pasta and bread. There are many great choices these days. I like Canyon Bakehouse gluten free bread and many of the pasta choices are great including the Barilla gluten free pasta.
I am very thin or maybe underweight even but I really want to eat these food. I'm thin from the beginning because too much saturated fatty food makes me nauseous and gassy and mediterranean food looks very safe for my stomach, never had problems with olive oil whereas oil, flour, bread, gluten, I just can't eat them too much. Plus I am a big fan of seafood.
Great video, tx for sharing n8c3 recipes.
Australia 🇦🇺
Pasta?! Good for you? Yay!
I just had a stroke a few days ago. It was suggested I do Mediterranean diet. But I’m confused because they also said no sodium or fat. Can you help?
Yes 🙌 my favorite cuisine and now I know why ❤
Hello there. I love your channel. Last week I won a book but have not received an email in regards to it. I have contacted you by phone and on your website. It was during the last live stream. I guessed number 77. Thank you.
Hey! Sorry about that. Please email billbrad@gmail.com so we can get that book to you.
What type of pasta is recommended and what is the serving size recommendation?
Can you send me some medetarian green smoothies recipes appreciate thanks
Help! My spouse has stage 3 fatty liver. This diet was recommended by her doctor, but we have FOUR kids under 14. We don’t always have time to come every meal. Is it possible to EASILY transition the WHOLE family to this lifestyle and how do we do it?
Talk to his doctor AGAIN for a diet plan you can manage. HE must be 'fixed' first. So concentrate on his diet, and the usual meals for the rest of the family. When he improves, you can then concentrate on mediterranean diet for yourself and the kids.