International Mediterranean Diet Month
Folks who are hoping to create some new eating habits that lead to a healthier lifestyle might want to consider the amazing benefits that come from embracing a Mediterranean style of eating!
How to Celebrate International Mediterranean Diet Month
Considering that there are a full 31 days full of opportunities to celebrate this event, there are plenty of ways to get creative! Check out a few of these activities to get the ideas flowing on how to get involved with Mediterranean Diet Month:
Learn Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits
One excellent way to go about observing International Mediterranean Diet Month is to get more informed about the specific benefits of this style of food. This kind of research might help with understanding and motivation!
Take a look at some of these health benefits to get started with:
- Lowering risk of heart attack, cardiac disease and stroke
- Supporting a healthy body weight
- Promoting healthier levels of blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure
- Reduction of inflammation and possible increased life span
Shop for Mediterranean Food Items
While it might be overwhelming to try to make a complete overhaul of the family’s eating habits, it should be easier to start with a few bits and pieces added to the shopping list.
Consider some items like hummus with fresh cut veggies, extra virgin olive oil for cooking, whole grains and beans (such as chickpeas), or fruits like figs and avocados. Oh, and try adding in some fish!
Enjoy Some New Mediterranean Recipes
Culinary artists and hobbyists alike can get on board with International Mediterranean Diet Day by testing out some new and interesting recipes that follow this style of cooking and eating.
Try a few of these Mediterranean Dishes to begin with:
- Grilled Eggplant Salad with Pita Chips
- Roasted Vegetable and Hummus Pita Pockets
- Grilled Chicken with Red Pepper Pecan Sauce
- Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs with Herbed Quinoa
Go Out for Mediterranean Food
For celebrating International Mediterranean Diet Month, it might be fun to get out of the kitchen and head on over to a favorite restaurant that offers Mediterranean dishes. Enjoy some Baba Ganoush as a starter, enjoy some fresh tomatoes and olives, and then dive into some stuffed grape leaves.
As a main dish, enjoy some spiced lamb or chicken gyros or a falafel salad. The culinary options for Mediterranean food are amazingly delicious and the meal can end with some satisfying Greek yogurt with honey as a sweet treat!
Looking for other events to get involved with features of the Mediterranean Die? Check out a few other celebrations including National Olive Day on June 1st, International Hummus Day on May 13 or National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day on September 30.
History of International Mediterranean Diet Month
International Mediterranean Diet Month was founded in 2009 as an initiative of the Oldways Mediterranean Foods Alliance.
This event highlights the incredible flavors and tastes that come along with dishes from this region, as well as reminding people about the affordability and health benefits that are often present.
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