Everyday Mediterranean - by Vanessa Perrone (Paperback)

About the Book

"The Mediterranean diet is largely considered one of the healthiest ways to eat. Everyday Mediterranean shows us that it's so much more than a diet--it's a lifestyle characterized by plant-forward meals made with delicious quality ingredients (spices, herbs, legumes, and seafood, to name a few!) and cooking with healthy fats. Vanessa Perrone, a Registered Dietitian, offers her expert guidance and more than 90 exciting and simple-to-prepare recipes that will bring the power of the Mediterranean into your daily life. Sharing meals with loved ones is another important part of this lifestyle, and these are recipes the whole family will enjoy together"--

Book Synopsis

The Mediterranean diet made easy! Filled with 90+ easy-to-prepare recipes and expert, step-by-step nutrition advice, Everyday Mediterranean is your go-to companion for living a healthier lifestyle.

The Mediterranean diet is largely considered one of the healthiest ways to eat. Everyday Mediterranean shows us that it's so much more than a diet--it's a lifestyle characterized by plant-forward meals made with delicious quality ingredients (spices, herbs, legumes, and seafood, to name a few!) and cooking with healthy fats. Vanessa Perrone, a Registered Dietitian, offers her expert guidance and more than 90 exciting and simple-to-prepare recipes that will bring the power of the Mediterranean into your daily life. Sharing meals with loved ones is another important part of this lifestyle, and these are recipes the whole family will enjoy together.

Throughout the pages of this beautiful book, you'll find:

• Easy and flavorful recipes: Walnut Zucchini Muffins, Creamy Farfalle Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Lentil Tabbouleh, Mackerel Bucatini with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumbs, Baked Salmon with Gremolata Crust, and many, many more!
• Foundational knowledge: A thorough yet approachable overview of the diet, highlighting its principles and tips on incorporating each into your life.
• Practical advice: What kind of olive oil should you buy and use? How to get into the habit of adding more nutrient-dense food to your meals? How to stock a Mediterranean pantry?
• A focus on health benefits: A thorough exploration of the overall health benefits--including a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, improved heart health, and supporting mental health. Plus nutritional advice in each recipe!

The Mediterranean diet can be accessible for even the busiest schedules or the tightest budgets. It's time to embrace the delicious food and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and Everyday Mediterranean is here to show you how!

Review Quotes

"Through her lens as a dietitian, Vanessa artfully takes us on a culinary journey through the Mediterranean way of living in each vibrant page of Everyday Mediterranean. Simple, mouth-watering, and nourishing recipes, such as her No-Bake Honey Yogurt Tart, Fig and Olive Oil Granola, and Baked Salmon with Gremolata Crust are elevated enough for entertaining, yet approachable enough to serve any night of the week. This cookbook is a must for anyone wishing to get inspired in the kitchen and adopt a healthier way of life."
--TORI WESSZER, RD, co-author of Fraiche Food, Full Hearts

"Connecting to our cultural food ways and embracing the simple joys of cooking and eating together is a recipe for true wellbeing. Vanessa's approach to plant-forward cooking is about pleasure as much as it is about nutrition; the enticing recipes and gentle nutrition advice in Everyday Mediterranean will inspire you to eat well."
--Desiree Nielsen, RD, author of Good for Your Gut and Eat More Plants

"Everyday Mediterranean is your ultimate guide to effortlessly enjoying the delicious flavors and incredible health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. With Vanessa's guidance, you'll have everything you need to improve your health the Mediterranean way and enjoy a delicious culinary journey!"
--Charlotte Martin, MS, RD, author of The Plant-Forward Solution and founder of Nutrition Daily

"Everyday Mediterranean is oozing with love and backed by so much valuable information on living a healthy lifestyle. The photos are gorgeous and I can't wait to cook from this beautiful cookbook. It should be in everyone's kitchen around the world!"
--Joy McCarthy, CNP, author and founder of Joyous Health

About the Author

VANESSA PERRONE has been working as a Registered Dietitian for over a decade, and as the clinical director of the well-established private practice, Motive Nutrition. She leads online programs and corporate workshops teaching individuals how to improve their cooking skills and implement healthier lifestyles. She lives in Montreal with her husband and two children.