The Mediterranean Method: Your Complete Plan to Harness the Power of the Healthiest Diet on the Planet-- Lose Weight, Prevent Heart Disease, and More! (A Mediterranean Diet Cookbook)

From a bestselling author and physician, this fresh approach to the Mediterranean dietranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report in 2021helps readers lose weight and improve the health of their heart, brain, gut, and microbiome. From southern Italy, Sardinia, and France to Spain, Greece, and Northern Africa the Mediterranean region is synonymous with sparkling azure waters and clear blue skies. It's also home to most of the world's longest-lived and vibrantly healthy people. Now we know why! Repeatedly ranked the #1 diet by U.S. News and World Report, the Mediterranean eating styleabundant seafood, vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts; lots of olive oil; a wide variety of herbs and spices; and even dark chocolate and red winehas been scientifically proven to maintain a healthy gut and healthy weight, thereby reducing your risk for heart disease, dementia, memory loss, and many cancers in the process. Taking this famously healthy and life-enhancing prescription one step further, Dr. Steven Masleyrenowned physician, nutritionist, bestselling author, and trained chefoffers all the flavors and benefits of the Mediterranean diet, but with a skinny twist: he focuses on delicious ingredients with a low-glycemic load. Including 50 recipes for food everyone at the table will lovefrom hearty breakfasts, crowd-pleasing appetizers, soups, and sides, to family-style salads, memorable main meals, and irresistible dessertsThe Mediterranean Method is a revolutionary program for losing weight and maintaining the amazing health you regain. Slim down and protect your heart, your brain, and your healthy longevityall while you enjoy the amazing bounty, variety, and joy of Mediterranean cooking!