March Mediterranean Diet Dinners: What to Cook (Mar 7)
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March Mediterranean Diet Dinners: As spring begins to knock on our door, these easy and delicious Mediterranean Diet dinners are perfect to usher in the season. With light flavors and healthy ingredients, these easy weeknight dinners will help keep healthy goals on track.
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From a spring-inspired minestrone soup to chicken, seafood, salad, and pasta. Even a Greek-inspired treat you’ll love.
8 Habits That Add Years to Your Life
In addition to the Mediterranean Diet, Blue Zones says, the “longest-lived people in the world share these commonalities:”
- They move naturally in their daily lives;
- Eat a plant-slant diet,
- They wake up in the morning with purpose;
- Find ways to downshift and shed stress;
- Eat to 80 percent full;
- Belong to faith-based communities;
- Always put family first
- Have close friends with similar values – we call these the Power 9.
What to Eat on the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including France, Spain, Greece, and Italy.
While there are no strict rules for the Mediterranean Diet, it encourages fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and heart-healthy fats. Processed foods, added sugar, and refined grains should be restricted or saved for special occasions.
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March Mediterranean Diet Dinners: What to Cook (Mar 7)
Monday: Spring Minestrone Soup
Tuesday: Sweet Potato Noodle Enchilada Stir Fry
Wednesday: Lemon and Dill Chicken
Thursday: Salmon and Red Pepper Quinoa Salad
Friday: Broccoli Pasta with White Beans
Treat: Mediterranean Polenta Carrot Cake
March Mediterranean Diet Dinners: What to Cook (Mar 7)
Monday: Spring Minestrone Soup
This Spring Minestrone Soup is packed with healthy spring vegetables and bright flavors. Perfect for the sometimes still-chilly days of the season. A nourishing, in-season bowl of delicious, flavorful broth, seasonal vegetables, beans, and herbs that's ready in about 30 minutes.
Tuesday: Sweet Potato Noodle Enchilada Stir-Fry
Yes, it's Mexican -- but it's still on the Mediterranean Diet! "This healthy sweet potato noodle recipe has all of the enchilada flavor that you love, but without all of the work."
Wednesday: Lemon & Dill Chicken
"Fresh lemon and dill create a quick Greek-inspired pan sauce for simple sautéed chicken breasts. Make it a meal: Serve with roasted broccoli and whole-wheat orzo."
Thursday: Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad
"This zesty quinoa salad is delicious all on its own, with some serious Mediterranean flair. Make a double batch for lunches later in the week."
Mediterranean Bean and Broccoli Pasta
Simple, hearty Mediterranean bean and broccoli pasta, tossed in a light olive oil sauce, and flavored with a few spices and herbs including oregano and fresh parsley. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan and some toasted pine nuts seal the deal!
Treat: Mediterranean Carrot Polenta Cake
"The cake is built around carrots and olive oil — not butter — so it’s easy to throw together (certainly no mixer required). “It is a typical Italian home dessert,” says Domenica, “not at all fancy, and a good companion to an afternoon espresso — or hot tea, if that is your preference.”
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