Mediterranean Diet

This meal plan capitalizes on the sunny flavors of the Levant, brightening your table morning, noon and night.

We now know what we eat plays a major role in lowering the worst kind of inflammation. And the best anti-inflammatory diet is hands-down one of the overall healthiest – and most delicious.

Here’s another reason to give the Mediterranean diet a try: It can lead to better blood pressure control (and a longer life).

Improved heart health, reduced inflammation, easier aging and now, a healthier brain – the Mediterranean diet offers an abundance of benefits, including the potential to keep you smart, snappy and cognitively centered at any age.

Give your pantry a Med makeover and fill it with these essential items that'll make your meals more flavorful and healthier.

Not only is the Mediterranean diet delicious but it also boasts many health benefits. Did you know that it even supports brain health as you age? Follow this one-week meal plan to help nourish your brain and support your overall health.

We've planned out a week's worth of snacks to support your liver (that also happen to be Mediterranean and gluten-free). We’ve also set you up with a grocery list and game plan to ensure you can be in and out of the kitchen in just an hour.

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with this healthy and flavorful meal plan. Not only is the Mediterranean diet delicious, but it is also known to help reduce depression, support heart health and may even help fend off cancer.

The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest ways of eating – and with its focus on seafood and veggies, it’s also proving to be especially important for your brain health both now and into the future.

What, exactly, is the green Mediterranean diet? Here’s what it involves, what you can eat and the benefits you can reap.

Based on new research, the Mediterranean diet could be just the right lifestyle change to help you achieve better, more restful sleep.

The green Mediterranean diet is a plant-based spin on the popular Mediterranean diet, and it could become your favorite new take on clean eating.

Our 7-day Mediterranean diet meal plan packs all the tools you need to make the most of this health-promoting eating style.

Feeling vibrant and energized starts with the food on your plate. We're giving you a head start with this perfectly balanced, dietitian-created meal plan that incorporates an array of wholesome, nutrient-dense foods.

One of nature’s richest sources of fats with anti-inflammatory properties, extra-virgin olive oil is linked to a wide range of benefits, from cardiovascular health to weight control to pain relief. We’re taking the mystery out of buying, storing and using this Mediterranean superfood.

Live a longer life and lower your risk of health problems with the Mediterranean diet.

Clean Eating's dietitians have the answers

Ditch the fad diets that offer false promises of 
turning back the clock. The life-extending powers 
of the Mediterranean diet have withstood the 
test of time – with one of the world's highest 
percentages of centenarians to prove it.

Kick refined grains to the curb. The Mediterranean diet focuses on whole varieties only, reducing your risk of stroke, diabetes, heart disease and 
weight gain, numerous studies show.

Take it from the Harvard Medical School: Beans and legumes can help control blood sugar, improve weight control and lower blood pressure. The Mediterranean region has long relied on beans and legumes for adding protein and fiber to soups and stews.

Fresh produce is packed with nutrients that nurture your heart while staving off stroke, cancer and the weight gain that can come from energy-dense foods, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Step away from the pantry and open your fridge instead (and get familiar with your local farmers’ market):

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, selenium and protein, but low in total fat, fish and seafood are 
a staple of healthy, clean eating around the world.

Oils, nuts, seeds and other healthy fats, known for their powerful anti-inflammatory properties, get a prominent place in the Mediterranean diet.