Eating the Mediterranean way has never been easier! First, we have a bank of easy, bold Mediterranean diet recipes here. This handy, free Mediterranean diet shopping list. Plus, the best EVOO and all-natural spices for Mediterranean cooking at our shop.
The Mediterranean diet (lifestyle) has been around for many years, and it is still considered one of the top most effective diets in the world today.
What is the Mediterranean diet? Very simply put the Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional foods and eating patterns of the people and countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
What makes the Mediterranean diet effective for obtaining and maintaining health—and even for weight loss—is that it is a whole-foods diet that is more plant heavy, but is also high on good fats, fresh herbs, and great flavor!
If you’ve been eating the Mediterranean way for a time, you already know that there are no hard “Nos” in the Mediterranean diet. That doesn’t mean we have no guidelines. The Mediterranean diet pyramid reflects the general pattern in which we should be eating our meals over days or weeks–a longer-term path to better health.
The Mediterranean Diet Shopping List
Earlier, I wrote 7 ways to follow the Mediterranean diet. And we all know it starts with stocking your pantry with Mediterranean staples.
To make things easy, I’ve put together a handy Mediterranean Diet shopping list.
My advice: Click here to print this free Mediterranean diet shopping list. Keep it handy, maybe on your pantry door or fridge, so you can keep track as you run out of items. And use it when you make your weekly meal plans.
Where to find best olive oils and other ingredients for Mediterranean cooking
We’d love to help you stock your pantry with the best Mediterranean ingredients! Visit our shop here to browse our spices, olive oils, and more!
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*This article is meant for informational use and is not meant as medical advice. Please consult your physician or healthcare professional for all medical and diet-related advice.
Your recipes are wonderful, healthy, inventive and delicious! I’m so happy I found The Mediterranean Dish.
What a sweet message! We’re so happy to have you here, Claire!
Hi! I noticed that this list is missing any meats aside from seafood. What meats are typically allowed on the mediterranean diet?
Hi, Mackenzie! The Mediterranean Diet definitely emphasized seafood, but no meats are technically off limit. Other meats that are usually eaten in moderation include poultry, lamb and lean beef. You want to avoid processed meats and fatty red meats as much as possible. You can check out the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid in this post to give you a better idea.