The Mediterranean diet has been voted by many scientists as one of the healthiest diets in the world. The pure reality of this diet plan is that it isn't something to be considered as a short-term fad diet plan. It is a lifestyle that is loaded with healthy habits, great food, and a substantial amount of benefits, and it has been proven to help lose weight faster and achieve several other benefits. In this book you'll learn everything you need to know to lose weight, improve your overall health, and experience the countless benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle. The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners will teach you: the basics of the Mediterranean diet plan; how to lose weight the Mediterranean way; 11 health benefits you'll get by following the Mediterranean lifestyle; what you should eat and drink—explained; how to eat the right amount of servings using the Mediterranean pyramid; a complete 14-day Mediterranean meal plan; three healthy alternatives to common unhealthy foods; a list of healthier (and delicious) choices to order at the most famous restaurants; and 60+ Mediterranean diet recipes for tasty breakfasts, lunches, sides, dinners, desserts, snacks, smoothies, and sauces. And remember, the secret is to do as the Mediterranean people have done for centuries: eat healthy food, get walking and make exercise a part of your healthy routine, and if the moment comes, don't be leery of opening that bottle of rich cabernet you have been savoring for special occasions. Some Mediterranean diet recipes you'll find inside the book: bento lunchtime delight; Mediterranean chicken quinoa bowl; Mediterranean tuna antipasto salad; salmon rice bowl; shrimp scampi; cucumber roll-ups; cherries – toasted almonds and ricotta. Enjoy your new lifestyle today!