6 Tips for A Mediterranean Vegetarian Diet

Did you know that a Mediterranean diet is essentially a plant-based diet? Learn more about capturing the beauty and health of the Mediterranean diet in your own vegetarian or vegan eating style with these 6 Top Tips for a Mediterranean Vegetarian Diet.

Wine? Chocolate? Extra virgin olive oil? What’s not to love? The Mediterranean lifestyle has made a significant impact around the world—both on flavor and health. A wide range of health benefits have been credited to this eating style, including lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a healthy weight, and even brain protection. In fact, the Mediterranean diet—filled with whole plant foods—is the best-studied diet in the world, and it’s even linked to a lower environmental footprint. Best of all, this way of eating is not just a “diet”—it’s a lifestyle. The Mediterranean diet is about eating foods that are grown locally and seasonally, enjoying more whole plant foods like grains, beans, vegetables, fruits and nuts; savoring your meals with good company, and participating in physical activity. No wonder this eating style is linked with all sorts of health advantages!

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