We don’t keep it a secret that we think the Mediterranean Diet is a great dietary format that integrates healthy fats, whole grains, legumes, fish and produce to provide you with a balanced meal plan.
Trust us when we say that we know it can be difficult to completely switch your meals to a new format and we want to help you as much as possible. We have compiled a sample one day meal plan that will afford you the opportunity to see just how easy it can be!
Breakfast
These Breakfast Egg Muffins with Ham are quick and easy to make and makes breakfast for an entire week! They are perfect to grab on the go during those rushed mornings which is the main reason so many people skip breakfast in the first place. The great thing is they are low fat/carb, but high in protein which should power you through until lunch!
Click here to see the recipe from Food, Faith, Fitness Blog
Lunch
It’s time to kick that tuna salad up a notch by making this Mediterranean version. You’ll find that this adaptation is way tastier than the tuna salad recipes you may be used to is the incorporation of lots of veggies and fresh herbs. The plus side is that there isn’t any mayonnaise! This again is a recipe that you can make and have leftovers, although once they get a taste, others in your family might dive in too! Eat it by itself, in a pita pocket or with pita chips.
Click here to see the recipe from The Mediterranean Dish
Dinner
Who doesn’t love pizza?? Just because you are making the decision to live a healthier lifestyle doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the foods that you love. If you love pizza then you should try this simple, yet delicious pie. It’s also a great reason to grow your own basil if you can. Nothing makes dinner taste better than fresh herbs!
Click here to see the recipe from The Cooking Channel
Snack
We wouldn’t leave you without a snack option! When your body can utilize the fuel you are giving it more efficiently you will find that you need to a snack or two throughout the day. It is important to make sure that you have snacks ready to go, not having something in place will most definitely lead to snacking on items that will counteract your plans of healthier eating.
Especially for Summertime, cucumbers are the perfect inclusion to your meal plan. They are versatile and provide you with the perfect crisp, refreshing snack. Not only are these Mediterranean Cucumber rolls a wonderful snack option, they can even double as the perfect appetizer for those Summer barbecues!
Click here to see the recipe from The Wholesome Dish
We hope that this sample meal plan will be the jump-start for your new healthy lifestyle.
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