Mediterranean Diet for Beginners - Learn how a diet of whole natural foods can make you healthier, happier and more energetic than ever! A guide to the Mediterranean diet that will make you a master of heart-healthy eating for life! The Mediterranean diet is the healthiest, most well-respected and scientifically documented diet in the world. This book will teach you how to improve your health, add years to your life and give your body all the nutrients it needs to function at its best! Are you tired of trying diets that just don't work? The Mediterranean diet will work for you if you work it. Why'.... It works because the Mediterranean diet isn't actually a "diet." Yes, it will help you lose weight and improve your health but it's really more of a lifestyle. It is a way of eating that is based on the traditional dietary patterns of the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea such as Greece, Spain, Israel, Southern Italy and France. Some of the key elements of the Mediterranean diet include eating lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, making olive oil your primary source of monounsaturated fat and consuming fish and seafood regularly for their omega-3 benefits. This diet is also extremely low in saturated fats and high in good fats and dietary fiber. Unlike many diets that involve increasing your intake of certain vitamins and minerals, the Mediterranean diet is different in that it allows you to eat a wide variety of foods in moderation. When you eat a well