The Vegiterranean Diet : The New and Improved Mediterranean Eating Plan -- with Deliciously Satisfying Vegan Recipes for Optimal Health

epub retail request filled The Mediterranean diet has been the gold standard dietary pattern for decades, and with good reason: it has been linked with lowered risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. But scientific research has found that animal products—including seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy (which are all a part of the traditional Mediterranean diet)—are associated with excess weight, chronic disease,and ecological degradation. Now, registered dietitian and plant-based expert Julieanna Hever transforms the Mediterranean diet into the “Vegiterranean” diet with whole-plant foods that more effectively promote long-term health and weight management than the common Mediterranean meal plan. With Vegiterranean meal basics, nutritional concerns, flexible menus, and more than forty easy, delicious recipes, you’ll reap the benefits of the most researched and beloved diet—made even healthier. The Mediterranean diet has been the gold standard dietary pattern for decades, and with good reason: it has been linked with lowered risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Now, Julieanna Hever takes the Med to a whole new level! By focusing on whole-plant foods that promote long-term wellness and ideal weight management, you can reap the benefits of the most researched and beloved diet—made even healthier. The Vegiterranean Diet offers: comprehensive nutrition info shopping lists with everyday ingredients more than 40 delicious, budget-friendly recipes flexible meal plans (great for families, too!) strategies for overall health A vegan twist on the popular Mediterranean diet plan from the dietician, author, Veria network host, and VegNews columnist.