{"id":47126,"date":"2024-01-02T12:14:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T17:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/?p=47126"},"modified":"2024-01-02T12:14:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T17:14:06","slug":"get-started-mediterranean-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/get-started-mediterranean-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Easy Ways to Get Started with the Mediterranean Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Mediterranean Diet, named for its resemblance to the diets followed by those living in regions around the Mediterranean, is one of the most highly touted diets for overall health and longevity in the world. Not really a diet intended to help you lose a certain number of pounds by a certain date, the Mediterranean Diet is more of a lifestyle; it&#8217;s a long-term diet change that has been linked to reduced risks of heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes, and other illnesses (via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/a-practical-guide-to-the-mediterranean-diet-2019032116194\">Harvard Health<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/mediterranean-diet\/art-20047801\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, starting a brand-new diet, particularly one that\u2019s not as clear-cut as, say, \u201cjust eat 1,200 calories per day\u201d can seem overwhelming. Here are four easy ways to get started with the Mediterranean Diet, and see all the benefits that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh vegetables at a grocery store.\" class=\"wp-image-44260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3-328x246.jpg 328w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-store-vegetables-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Focus on Fruits and Veggies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the Mediterranean Diet is just common sense \u2014 eat food that\u2019s good for you and limit foods that aren\u2019t. When following the Mediterranean Diet, the bulk of your food should come from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some say that, when following the diet, ideally, these food items would be sourced locally, for the freshest and most seasonal ingredients possible, don\u2019t let that stop you from perusing your grocery store\u2019s produce aisle. So long as you choose minimally processed fruits and veggies, you\u2019ll be on your way to realizing myriad health benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh fish at the grocery store.\" class=\"wp-image-44255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish-328x246.jpg 328w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/grocery-fish.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose Your Protein Wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mediterranean Diet will still allow you to meet all your protein needs, but where that protein comes from may look a little different than your standard diet. The diet limits red meat to a large degree and, instead, focuses on minimally processed dairy, fish, and poultry. Dairy may be enjoyed daily, while fish and poultry might show up in your meals a few times per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, as you get started, think about your protein. Maybe you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/seared-wild-salmon-with-spicy-brown-butter-corn-and-cucumbers\/\">cook some salmon<\/a> instead of a burger or swap out the steak on your salad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/grilled-chicken-salad-with-feta-and-strawberries\/\">for chicken<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also enjoy plant-derived protein, as legumes are a large part of the Mediterranean Diet as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods-1200x901.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted sugary pastries and breads arranged on tray selling at bakery shop.\" class=\"wp-image-47133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods-1200x901.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods-328x246.jpg 328w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sugary-baked-goods.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>gracethang2\/Shutterstock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Limit Added Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugary baked desserts are even less of a part of the Mediterranean Diet. Instead, sweet treats focus on fruits and natural ingredients like honey, and anything processed is saved for a special occasion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, take a break from the added sugars and keep an eye out for places where sugar might be sneaking into your diet, where you least expect it. Foods like highly processed breads include added sugar, as do highly processed sauces and condiments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wine-paella-friends-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"Two women holding drinks wine start eating paella with seafood and squid at a table in a Mediterranean restaurant.\" class=\"wp-image-47134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wine-paella-friends-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wine-paella-friends-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wine-paella-friends-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wine-paella-friends-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wine-paella-friends-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wine-paella-friends-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wine-paella-friends.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>bodiaphvideo\/Shutterstock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Have Fun with Your Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best aspects of the Mediterranean Diet? There\u2019s a real focus on not just what you eat, but how you eat it. Taking a cue from many Mediterranean cultures, the diet encourages practitioners to share meals in social settings, make dining an experience, and even enjoy a glass of red wine or two with your meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find that, if you start thinking of food as an experience to enjoy, you might just stop reaching for the quickest, most convenient, and possibly least healthy options.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mediterranean Diet is renowned for boosting health and longevity. 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