Contents

Introduction: Welcome to the Mediterranean Diet

1. The Healthiest Diet in the World: Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

2. Plant–Based Foods: The Foundation of the Mediterranean Diet

3. Fish & Seafood: Savoring the Bounty of the Mediterranean Sea

4. Dairy & Poultry: Farm-Fresh Flavors

5. Meat & Sweets: Mediterranean Indulgences

Mediterranean Cooking Basics

The Mediterranean Pantry

Bibliography

Index

Acknowledgments