Mediterranean Salad.
Here is a very healthy, quick & easy recipe. Mediterranean Salad is about keeping it simple, eat a healthy balanced diet that does not require you to stress about portions of protein, carbohydrates & fats consumed. https://www.nutritionalhealthenterprises.com/health-benefits-of-a-mediterranean-diet/
Weight loss from the Mediterranean diet is likely because of its focus on whole, fresh foods, the Mediterranean diet will help you lose weight in a safe, healthy, and sustainable way; on the other hand, it probably won’t lead to fast weight loss.
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-oz.) cannellini beans drained & rinsed
- 1 (15oz) kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 4 oz feta, crumbled
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
FOR THE LEMON VINAIGRETTE:
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss all the salad ingredients together.
- In a jar with a fitted lid, add all the lemon vinaigrette ingredients. Close the jar and shake until thoroughly combined.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over salad & serve.
Summary:
The Mediterranean diet is a primarily plant-based eating plan that includes daily intake of whole grains, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, beans and other legumes, nuts, herbs, and spices. Other foods like animal proteins are eaten in smaller quantities, with the preferred animal protein being fish & seafood.
Olive oil is the primary source of added fat in the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil provides monounsaturated fat, which lowers total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (or “bad”) cholesterol levels. Nuts and seeds also contain monounsaturated fat.
Fatty fish, such as mackerel, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These polyunsaturated fats help fight inflammation in the body.https://www.eatingwell.com/article/16372/8-ways-to-follow-the-mediterranean-diet-for-better-health/
Enjoy!!
