Product Description
All about the Mediterranean Diet, from guiding principles to specific recipes, for people who want to improve their health by improving their eating habits. Most people know that a Mediterranean-style diet is "good for them," but many lack the information that determines the diet's success. The Mediterranean Heart Diet does what most doctors who recommend the diet don't: spells out which foods are "out" and which are "in," and why. Doctors recommend a Mediterranean eating style to thousands who are diagnosed each year with heart disease because it is "heart-healthy"-it promotes lower saturated-fat consumption, and helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. It is an all-purpose style of eating that also benefits those at risk of developing certain cancers and those with a diabetic condition, because it is high in antioxidant-rich foods and whole grains. The Mediterranean Heart Diet not only provides a full range of satisfying recipes but also covers the science behind the diet's health benefits. Readers learn to create their own healthful eating plans and establish new habits. More than 140 delicious recipes are included, from satisfying Lentil and Broccoli Soup to tangy Halibut in Citrus Sauce. All recipes feature nutritional analysis by serving, including food exchanges.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 14 reviews)

It is just OK by B. Braeuer (AZ)

3 Stars
September 21, 2009
I made some of the recipes and they are not very tasty or even interesting. Get another recipe book or even better ,[...]

Acceptable by Richard (Napa, CA)

3 Stars
August 10, 2009
If you have never heard of the "Mediiterranean Diet" you will enjoy this book. I am almost 1 year into using this diet (and 25 pounds lighter). I am always looking for more "new" receipies. This book is light on receipies, but good on the theory and explaination.

nice recipes by Kelly D (California)

3 Stars
April 22, 2009
I ordered this book and Cholesterol Down. The Mediterranean Heart Diet has some nice recipes, but I found Cholesterol Down to be much more helpful in understanding cholesterol and why certain foods help lower it.

Great recipes and info. by K. L. Pursell (Madera, Ca . USA)

4 Stars
February 07, 2009
I've enjoyed many of the recipes, easy and not a bunch of wild, weird stuff to buy. The information about the diet helps you make a change of life style and way of eating. I highly recommend this book.

Faulty Information by Viking (USA)

1 Stars
July 24, 2007
This is an absolutley "terrible" book. It first tells you what the Mediterranean Diet was many years and and how it is so helpful - THEN it tells you how to make bread with WHITE ALL-PURPOSE BREAD FLOUR. WHAT A STUPID BOOK. Then it goes on to tell you how to update the diet with new technology learned over the last century. THAT IS NOT WHAT THE AUTHOR SHOULD BE DOING = THEY SHOULD BE TELLING YOU WHAT THE DIET "WAS" NOT WHAT THE AUTHOR THINKS IT SHOULD BE. And as an added "insult" they tell you to stop smoking. Do you think the Mediterranean"s "Smoked". Of course, and they were living longer than anybody on earth. What arrogance.

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