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Does anyone do the Mediterranean diet or know someone who does? Anything good/bad to say about it? Any tips? Also, does anyone have any good Mediterranean diet recipes? Only caveat… no fish.

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Hello, I was recently told by my health coach to try and start a Mediterranean diet due to PCOS issues and overall health to start my weight loss journey. Unfortunately, I am not the “best” cook out there, but I can follow a recipe if needed. What are some of the easiest and best ways to start this diet without getting overwhelmed or discouraged easily? I’m not a picky eater so that is a positive. Unless it is yogurt— or jello. It’s a texture thing. submitted by /u/Sea_Team8325 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

Spring/summer is here and I'm bored with what I've been cooking all winter. Any favorite Asian recipes or ingredients that you'd recommend? Especially things that are good prepped in advance, and served as a bowl or salad. submitted by /u/wharleeprof to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

Obesity rates were extremely low for most of human history, and this was NOT the result of counting calories. Obesity rates are still low in some countries today, such as Japan and South Korea. The average person on the street in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, or Busan is NOT counting calories every day. I've tracked my food intake on a few select days because I was curious. It's SO MUCH hassle that there's no way I can do that every day. Tracking my food intake means that I have to keep washing, rinsing, and drying measuring cups and spoons over and over again. Then I have to write it all down and enter it into my Cronometer account. While Cronometer has a great recipe feature, it's still involves work. In order to keep doing this every day, I'd have to be in prison. Even then, that would be a stretch. No wonder most people give up on counting calories. Yet counting calories seems to be the cornerstone of most people's attempts to lose weight. The "general guide" post under "community highlights" in this sub goes on and on about calories and using a TDEE calculator. But there's precious little about what foods to eat and absolutely NO mention of dietary fiber. The obesity crisis is the result of a food system that has been hijacked by the junk food industry. The lack of fiber in most junk foods is a feature, not a bug. The process of producing ultra-processed junk foods includes stripping away the fiber, because fiber fills you up and satisfies your hunger. The junk food manufacturers WANT you to be hungry again, because that means you'll eat more of their product sooner, deplete your supply sooner, and run to the store to replenish your supply sooner. Diet culture keeps pushing kooky schemes but NEVER seems to push a high-fiber Mediterranean/DASH/MIND diet, which STILL has the approval of most doctors and cardiologists. This high-fiber diet is my normal diet, not a special diet. The dietary fiber, protein, and healthy fats satisfy my appetite from a reasonable number of calories. My calories, carbs, points, and weight take care of themselves. If a high-fiber Mediterranean/DASH/MIND diet were the norm instead of an anomaly, the obesity rate would be so much lower, and the population would be so much healthier. The traditional diets that various societies were eating for hundreds or thousands of years before the junk food industry hijacked the food system were MUCH, MUCH healthier than the modern American diet. submitted by /u/jhsu802701 to r/WeightLossAdvice [link] [comments]

What’s the best cookbook you’ve found that focuses specifically on Mediterranean diet recipes? submitted by /u/gilko86 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

I've been on the diet for a year, keeping it fairly strictly. Trying to eat a lot of veggies, whole grains, and lean protein. I very much avoid saturated fat, added sugar, and simple carbs, too. I also enjoy an occasional meal out when I'm not as strict. After a year, I got my bloodwork back with good results. I'm sharing to encourage all of us to keep going and to name the effectiveness of this intuitively healthy diet. Glucose went from 105 to 94. A1C went from 6 percent to 5.6 percent. Total cholesterol went from 256 to 163. HDL from 69 to 67. LDL from 152 to 83. (edited from "VDL" to "LDL") VLDL from 35 to 13. Triglycerides from 197 to 85. Weight from 176 pounds to 155 pounds. EDIT: My BP has been stable, but I've been treating that for years (10mg lisinopril). I went on the diet to reduce my A1C and get better lipid panel results, and I'm grateful it's working. I want to add that one reason I feel like I've been successful with this diet is that I'm a proficient home cook and know how to adapt many recipes to become compliant. I love to cook, which, I think, is crucial to making this diet work. submitted by /u/Jonnyrashid to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

Hi everyone! I’m looking to start eating healthier after a relatively longish time of not being able to take care of myself. I work a demanding job full time, have a toddler who likes to be attached to me, and do not have a lot of time to cook. I’ve had the best luck making dinners with my slow cooker in terms of actually having the time to make something to eat, but not all of the recipes I enjoy for the slow cooker are healthy. I’m in search of very easy (dump and go as much as possible) but healthy Mediterranean diet recipes. I would love a good minestrone recipe as well as anything else you’ve got! Websites, blogs, and cookbooks with recipes would be awesome, too. Thank you so much! submitted by /u/ImagineThePositive to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

I added some braised stir fry vegetables on the side for a little crunch 😋 submitted by /u/PerceptionForward502 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

I’m very appreciative of suggestions to go to my public library for cookbooks however this magazine was literally staring at me in the grocery store and I couldn’t resist 🥳 submitted by /u/PerceptionForward502 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

We recently had our first baby, and I’m very fortunate to have made it out after a bad bout of preeclampsia with severe features, both in the end of the pregnancy and postpartum. Because of the long-term effects of severe pre-e, my doctor has since told me if I want to live to see our baby grow up, I need to start this diet now. So, here we are! It’s been a little over a week. It’s kind of miraculous how amazing I feel already? I wasn’t expecting to feel this well so soon! My blood pressure has maintained a steady level, no more headaches, no more eye floaters. All my heartburn, nausea, bloating are all gone. It’s been so long since I’ve felt this good in my body! I will say it’s been quite the adjustment as someone who has an aversion to seafood and a mild red onion allergy (😅) but a baby needs their mom nonetheless - so we persevere. Pictures are of a few of my favorite meals this week. I think the biggest thing I’ve learned so far is this diet is less about Mediterranean recipes and more about ingredients. The first few days I was stressing myself out trying to cook exclusively Mediterranean foods. I’ve since started taking the “approved foods” list to the store, getting whatever sounds good off of it, and randomly throwing those things into meals at home. So much easier! submitted by /u/Primary-Remote5203 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

I (20f) have been diagnosed with pcos some months ago and have gained a lot of weight since 2022. I’ve been doing workouts and whatnot and I would like to start a mediterranean diet. But I do not know where to start. for one I live at home with my dad, so whatever he cooks I eat ( I do cook for both of us at least once a week ) and I go to uni ( brokie 💸). I know that transitioning to a different diet can make one spend a lot of money and it can be time consuming ( I’m working two jobs and doing 21 hours this semester). I want to make this big change but how would I go about it in terms of money and time? I would love to hear what yall have to say and please drop any medi recipes or breakfast ideas ( no nuts or shell fish Please🩷) thank you🩷 submitted by /u/Chicken_Permission22 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

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No recipe, just stuff: Roasted sweet potato (375 for 2-3 hours? I forgot about them) Roasted orange and yellow peppers A schmear of Toum (bought the premade toom brand) Pomegranate seeds Lots of cilantro Crispy chickpeas (dry the heck out of a can of chickpeas, roast at 425 for 20ish minutes with olive oil and salt, add spices when done- I did smoked paprika, Aleppo pepper, and garlic powder) Soooo delicious and I feel so much better when I’m focusing on plant protein and limiting my meat intake! I skipped grains on this one, but this would be great with some cooked or popped quinoa. Any other favorite warm veggie bowl recipes you folks like? submitted by /u/rabbitreddit12345 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

I have been doing a Ketoish diet for several years. I have been thinking of changing it up and adding more whole grains and better carbs to what I eat. Got the idea from this recipe just changed it up a little. It was very good everybody in my family had seconds. Recipe included bell peppers. chickpeas, tomatoes, zucchini, ground beef, and feta cheese. submitted by /u/orangezim to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

This recipe compilation I came across today features so many recipes that are not Mediterranean friendly, at least according to my understanding. I was skeptical when I saw "creamy" in the article's title, but there are plenty of plant-based creamy soups out there. But half these recipes have heavy cream and cream cheese in them. It was also "reviewed" by a "dietitian." I don't understand. I see stuff like this all the time and even own a "Mediterranean" cookbook that I realized after purchasing is not actually 100% Mediterranean-friendly recipes. Why is this a thing? Of course there's room for leeway in the diet, but not so much that you'd add a heavy cream soup into your regular rotation and delude yourself into thinking it's healthy, right? Are people really that ignorant about the Mediterranean diet or do I just take it too seriously? submitted by /u/pilolahv to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

As the colder months come in, what are y’all’s go-to dishes in this diet? I grew comfortable in leafy greens and cold salads over summer and spring, now I feel overwhelmed to figure a “new” set of dishes that I enjoy until next spring/summer. Help! submitted by /u/Icy_lunette to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

Updates: Wow! Y’all have been keeping the flow of ideas going all day! I’ve been taking notes. Y’all have shown up for me in a big way. That means so much. The medical professional my insurance covers is not a mere nutritionist. She has an MA, RDN, and LDN. I learned in the comments that a nutritionist and a dietician are NOT the same thing. Other health challenges I’m coping with 1- In addition to ADHD, I have physical problems that make it difficult to stand for very long. My walker definitely doesn’t work in the kitchen. 2- I also have CPTSD; Random Eye Movement Sleep Behavior D/O -- Nightmare type (REM-SBD) Both involve very disturbed sleep, in which I may awaken because I’m punching the walls and that hurts ;) Or choking my nightstand and it falls over, with the crash waking me up. So I’m usually fucking exhausted. I’m the sole caregiver for my bedridden husband*. He can go to the bathroom on his own. And he can shower on his own. Getting him to take a shower is a whole different thing, though. *going on about 15 years now. I’ve been running on fumes for years. Original Post I’ve just been diagnosed with ‘non-alcohol related fatty liver disease.’ Plus the related ‘obesity’ disease. I’m only 52, and I have to change my diet STAT! Book recommendations? Success stories? Things I must know? EDIT - I forgot to add than I cannot safely use an oven or stove. I have physical disabilities as well. I have thrown away a LOT of ruined food, and tossed cracked casserole dishes, burnt pans.Not even safe when my husband is home. Also, no pork or shellfish. The nutritionist my company will pay for is useless with ADHD! (She is actually an MA, RDN, LDN) Her idea of ‘easy cooking’ is using a crockpot every day. Chopping stuff up, simmering the meat in a pan (on the Danger Stove!) and adding it. I tried to get help from her last summer, but she admitted she knew nothing about ADHD. It was apparent she didn’t want to learn. I sent her a list of my restrictions- mostly frozen meals. Veggies or fruits that require washing, but not preparing! (I eat sweet bell peppers like an apple) Things in cans or pouches. I just need to know what ingredients I should avoid and which to seek. How many live active cultures should I have? Who defines ‘active’ anyway? (Do they have ‘Live Yogurt Culture Olympics’ to see which ones are the most lively? ) I learn best by reading. I’m too impatient to watch videos or listen to a podcast. I just want a list of what ingredients or numbers to check. There must be ‘less unhealthy food in cans, pouches, and the freezer section.’ Last year I told her that crockpot recipes aren’t a solution. She mailed me a package of them anyway. Probably looked good in her notes. submitted by /u/meowhahaha to r/adhdwomen [link] [comments]

Salmon with brown rice, peppers and carrots, and a ginger soy sauce Polenta with ratatouille and white beans Typical lunch: farro, lentils, golden beets, asparagus, arugula, feta, Basalmic vinaigrette Niçoise salad Whole wheat pasta with a tomato/lentil/musbroom/spinach sauce Sweet potato, pepper, chickpea breakfast hash with za’atar and poached eggs Stuffed peppers Çilbir, Turkish poached eggs Some kind of bowl, farro with lentils, black kale, roasted cauliflower, and halloumi Shawarma spiced veggies, halloumi, bulgur, and yogurt Some kind of bowl, beets, arugula, walnuts, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, quinoa Shakshouka with homemade sourdough bread Roasted carrots with chickpeas and gremolata on green chilli yogurt (also with sweet potatoes) Typical snack for myself and my husband at night submitted by /u/bonjoooour to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

I need to go on this diet to lose weight. I've just crossed over into the "obese" BMI and my doctor wants me to lose at least 20 lbs by the next time I see her in 6 months. She suggested this WOE, and I've tried it before, but always run into a problem because I'm low income and on SNAP, so I can't do it like other people do. Plus, I don't like olive oil or feta cheese. I've been using avocado oil, but it's so expensive, that I can't really use as much as they want you to. As for cheese, I like cheddar, mozarella, pepper jack and colby. Is cheddar even acceptable? I already eat a lot of chicken, but not breast, because it's too expensive. I mostly eat legs, sometimes thighs for soups, because they are usually on sale pretty cheap. I can buy a 10 lb. bag of frozen leg quarters for $10 while breasts, even on sale, are almost $3/lb. I have to eat canned salmon, so I can't do the recipes that call for baked, broiled or grilled salmon. I need some suggestions for acceptable ways to cook and eat it. I also eat canned tuna and sardines, which I love, but am having a hard time now finding them packed in water. They are mostly packed in soy oil, which I drain off, but some has inevitably soaked into the fish. Maybe I'm being too strict about this. I buy frozen fish on sale when I can. Shrimp is pretty affordable if I don't put a lot of them into a recipe. I like shrimp scampi, but haven't figured out how to make it taste decent without buttter. Butter is REALLY hard for me to give up, being raised in the southern US. I'm used to eating at least a lb. a week. I cook in it and put it on all of my cooked veggies. That is going to be a hard habit to break. Avocados are out unless I can find them cheap on sale. I can't eat tomatoes because of GERD. I am prone to vitamin B12 deficiency anyway, because I can't afford beef, so what do you do since red meat just isn't a thing on this diet? I've been taking supplements. I'm not allergic to eggs, but only use them to bake, because I just don't like eggs that much. I usually end up throwing half a dozen out because I don't eat them, so I stopped buying them altogether. Can't afford them now anyway. So you can see my dilemma. I feel like there needs to be a reddit for a frugal version of this WOE, especiailly since it's just gotten harder with prices rising so much. I'd appreciate some suggestions for frugal substitutions. TIA. submitted by /u/anybodyanywhere to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

Chicken recipes: stir fry with ground chicken (very similar to this recipe, but add more veggies, cut the sugar, and use chicken) sheet pan chicken meatballs sheet pan chicken thighs with veggies chicken shawarma plates chicken tacos turkey chili enchilada casserole with black beans (with chicken, optional) thai green curry with brown rice (with chicken, optional) Seafood recipes: baked salmon coconut green curry cod baja tilapia plates or tacos cod/tilapia/tuna salad with potatoes, red pepper, olives, artichoke hearts, and greens nola style saucy shrimp poké bowls shrimp tacos Vegetarian recipes: red beans and rice (omit the sausage, double the vegetables) harissa chickpeas with caramelized onions and greens creamy tomato white beans with arugula harissa eggplant, chickpeas, and tomatoes whole wheat flatbread pizza loaded sweet potatoes acorn squash stuffed with mushrooms, grain, veggies, cheese pumpkin black bean soup kale and white bean soup minestrone curried red lentils fried tofu zucchini/veggie fritters with yogurt sauce channa masala (curried chickpeas) roasted chickpea, broccoli, sweet potato, quinoa bowls bruschetta vegetarian tacos I've noticed some beginners posting on this sub about how to add variety or what recipes to make so I thought this list may be helpful. I'd love to hear what meals you rotate through! Please note that a few of these recipes may not exactly be MD complaint. However, they can be easily edited to fit the Mediterranean diet by using healthy oils and eliminating sugar. submitted by /u/sofa-kingdom-89 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

(26 y/o male) Earlier this year I weighed 250, down to about 215 when I weighed myself Thanksgiving weekend. I was always very skinny, but gained a lot of weight at my last job sitting at a desk all day. I’m currently working in a warehouse, but feel myself reverting to a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy stress eating habits (shoutout depression and hating my job). I have high blood pressure, and high cholesterol runs in my family, and I’m not trying to have a heart attack by 30. I’m not much of a chef, but I love Mediterranean food and would love to switch to a mostly Mediterranean diet. I don’t have any experience prepping Mediterranean meals, so I’d take any help I can get! Feel free to share links or tips! Thanks! EDIT: I am US-based! submitted by /u/Advanced-Brief1673 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

I have not posted here before, but I see a lot of hype being pushed around regarding what the diet is, food pyramids, Etc... I see a lot of "whole grain" being pushed around too and it sounds too confusing. I just wanted to describe what the actual Mediterranean diet is, from the perspectives of people who never ate otherwise The Mediterranean "diet" is a way of life. Period. Food is only a part of that life, and when taken out of context the whole thing falls apart. Even people in Mediterranean countries are dealing with increased incidence of diabetes and obesity due to the life style changes as a result of modernization. Here are some key features to this way of life: The Mediterranean diet, in its "authentic" form, has no place for a fridge or a microwave. Food preparation and preservation techniques have simply been around for centuries before modern technology. Even agriculture itself was founded somewhere on the Euphrates, over 10,000 years ago. Because of above, food is automatically fresh and in season. Bread is baked daily and no preservatives are needed. There's no "shelf-life" Food growing and harvesting involved significant physical effort ( even to this date in many rural areas). This is especially true when grains are being produced There are some different microclimates in the mediterranean. The areas with higher rainfalls tend to be coastal mountainous and not suitable for monocrop cultures. Inland is semi arid and used for growing grains and legumes that don't need a lot of water. There are no miles and miles of corn and soybeans. It's mostly wheat, lentils, Fava, barley, chickpeas and durum wheat all depending on rainfall Animals play an integral part of life, and are seen as a resource not as a product. The areas designated for animal growing tend to be mountainous (goats, small cows) or semi-arid (sheep, rarely camels) and those natural resources are limited too. Seafood is restricted to coasts and fresh water fish isn't popular until you get into trout territory. Animal products are typically what's consumed for protein and fat, balanced with legumes. These are either fresh (eggs, milk), semi processed like yogurt and butter, or processed for preservation purposes (brined or aged cheese and ghee, both stable at room temperature). Those products are relatively abundant. Fat free dairy is not a thing. Killing the chicken or the cow that gives you eggs or milk in the morning is kinda crazy Animals used for meat are those not productive (young roosters, yearling lambs, calves) because resources are too tight to keep too many animals. Meat is generally a treat, enjoyed as a feast or in small pieces with vegetable based meals, depending on how many people are sharing. Average meat consumption (all sources) is about 40-50 lbs/person/year. Some meat is preserved for the winter like prosciutto or sujuk. No preservatives are used, only natural bacteria For the same resource reasons, animals are grazed on grass, chicken are pastured and fed kitchen vegetable scraps. Mainly barley and hay are used in the winter (typically 2-4 months) Nuts and seeds are local, seasonal, and consumed lightly because they are expensive. Generally, almonds, walnuts, or pistachios grow and are used in making delicate desserts and added to food. Pumpkin seeds and stuff like that are also used (no throwing things away). Those foods and desserts make the basis of "snacks". Even wild orange skin is made into a snack/dessert Fruits and vegetables are eaten fresh in season and preserved for the winter. Preservation techniques are traditional and use no artificial chemicals. Lactofermentation, sundrying, condensed juice and jams are what's commonly used. "Canning" is a bizarre concept unless you're hot packing jam Meals are very balanced and recipes have evolved over centuries. The only thinking someone has to do would be to avoid eating too much rice or too much bread. For example, chickpeas with sesame oil (tahini) lemon juice, garlic, cumin, some yogurt and olive oil would make a meal, eaten with Pickles and some bread. You end up with a delicate balance of nutrient groups and macros. Meat is usually an ingredient not a main dish. This post is already too long and I won't start a recipe war for vegetarian dishes that include meat Flatbread is widespread. For the same amount of carbs, you have a much larger surface area to make a sandwich, so you end up consuming less starch. Even pizzas follow the same concept This kinda scratches the surface but unless you lived it it's hard to truly imagine. Eating a "Mediterranean diet" in the industrial west is ultra-challenging. Even if you figure out the recipes, the quality of the ingredients is actually what's more important. Where can you get ghee from sheep that's eaten wormwood and yarrow for most of its life? Goat cheese from goats nibbling on wild mountain herbs? Honey from bees eating mostly thyme flowers? Fresh herbs and spices? Fresh spring cheese made from colostrum? Wild caught fish of tens of species? 8 or 9 months worth of day fresh seasonal vegetables ? Vegetables shipped from Mexico, almonds and olives sprayed with glyphosates, canned Pickles, and lamb fattened up on corn and soy is not, and never will be, a Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean stores stuff are not up to my standards and come with plenty of preservatives in some cases. Not all hope is lost, but if you want to eat legit you'll be busy When you break it down to the macros and micros, it's probably say 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat as a good approximate (for vegetarian versus animal-based protein or fat, think half and half) EDIT: breaking it down further, let's say half the protein is from animal sources (half is fish, the other half lamb/chicken/beef) and the other half is legumes. Half of the fat is saturated (pastured-animal based mostly eggs and dairy, and the other half is split 3 way between Olive oil, fatty fish, and whole nuts/seeds instead of seed oils). As far as the carbs, you can say of the 40% sugar is 5%, 15% is wholegrain products (couscous, pasta, rice, bread, etc..) and 20% are balanced mix of starchy and fibrous vegetables. Nobody will sit down and calculate macros all their life but the diet looks something like. I hope somebody finds this useful EDIT1: Some people talk about "21-century version" of the Mediterranean diet based on modern research. This is silly. Near 11,000 years of anectodal evidence of a cumulative of billions of people, who lived, thrived and built ancient civilizations (Athens, Carthage, Pheonicia, you name it). Those people simply ate what made them feel best from local food and perfected their recipes. It's really that simple. 50 years of "research" on few thousands of people will not compare to that. EDIT2: The Mediterranean does not win awards because it's balanced, not because it's "plant-based". It could be described that way to people who have not lived it, and that's perfectly fine, but Balance is crucial: EDIT3: for more of a scientific background, the fat in human brain is 40% saturdaed fatty acids (20% C16 and 20% C18), 21% omega 9 (olive oil), 15% Omega-3, 15% Omega-6 and some miscellaneous stuff. The Omega-3 in the brain is mostly DHA, which can be found in oily fish NOT in plants (plants have ALA). The Omega-6 in the brain is mostly arachidonic acid, which can be found in dairy and animal products (plants have alpha-ALA instead). Your body can't make those PUFA readily/efficiently from plant sources (actual capacity varies depending on the genetics). This 1:1 ratio of Omega3:Omega6 is important to suppress inflammation. Interestingly, pasture-raised chicken contain the same 1:1 ratio, whereas chicken raised on grains are 19:1 Omega-6:Omega-3!!! Corn oil is 58:1 and sunflower is 128:1 "Vegetable oils" are not really that good. Healthy eating should match the brain fat ratio breakdown in my opinion. EDIT4: This is my personal opinion: a balanced diet probably does not cure any diseases. It's a way of healthy life and not a temporary "diet" When someone gets sick due to an imbalanced diet, they may feel better by overcompensating the other direction (some of these have research supporting them): A diabetic might get better going low-carb/keto, an inflammed person cutting out nuts/seed oils and eating more fish, fresh produce and some pasture-raised animal products, etc...but those extreme diets (throw in plant-based, carnivore, etc...no disrespect to anybody) are difficult to maintain and are just not balanced. I think reverting to a balanced way of eating as above is easier to follow long term. The West is generally obsessed with extreme diets and the Western diet is extreme in the worst way from a Mediterranean perspective (and loaded with chemicals, dyes, preservatives, trans fat, which should be 0%) Thank you for your inputs and comments! submitted by /u/flying-sheep2023 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]

Hi! I am curious what the typical grocery list looks like for someone in the US attempting to stick with a Mediterranean diet. Looking for a list that includes shelf staples and produce! For me, I am addressing this diet by the ingredients I’d need to have on hand vs comparing recipes of things I’d like to make in order to help me shift my pantry and fridge to better suite this diet. Thanks! submitted by /u/shanerner77 to r/mediterraneandiet [link] [comments]