The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners
This is the only guide you’ll need to get started on the authentic Mediterranean diet! The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners is packed with everything you need to know about the Mediterranean Diet: guidance, menu plans, lifestyle advice, cooking tips, a comprehensive food list and 100 delicious recipes! And the best part: this is the authentic Mediterranean diet. The book is based not only on science but my first hand experience with the diet I was raised on.
My new cookbook -The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners- is not your typical, generic Mediterranean diet book. It is written based on a lifetime of experience and packed with tried and trusted information that you will actually use, including insider information, hearty delicious recipes, cooking tips, shopping tips a menu plan.
Featuring a perfect balance of vegetables, grains, fruit, generous portions of olive oil, and occasional servings of meat and fish, the authentic Mediterranean diet is not only healthy, it’s delicious! But how do you get started on this incredible time-tested, scientifically proven diet? The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners (DK/Penguin Random House) is the only resource you’ll need, with 100 recipes and practical advice from Mediterranean Diet expert and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Elena Paravantes.
Here’s what you’ll find in this comprehensive guide and cookbook!
- 100 simple, tried-and-tested, healthy and delicious recipes, made with fresh, wholesome ingredients, and each with detailed nutrition information
- An easy-to-follow 14-day meal plan to get you started, with comprehensive shopping and food lists, and tips for creating your own menus
- Detailed guidance on how to shop for the right ingredients, how to cook the Mediterranean way, and how to stick with the diet for life
- Practical insight and tips for adopting a Mediterranean lifestyle that will improve not just your health, but your overall wellbeing
- Variety of recipes for all needs:
- Over 65 gluten free recipes
- Over 85 vegetarian recipes
- Over 85 egg free recipes
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Here’s where you can get the cookbook:
U.S.
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Hudson Booksellers | Indiebound | Books-a-Million | Indigo | Target | Walmart |
U.K
Amazon.co.uk
Europe:
Amazon.de
Australia:
Amazon.com.au
Praise for the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners
“The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners provides valuable information on the traditional Mediterranean diet and its representative foods, identifying mainly Greek foods, mostly of which are virtually unknown, together with some recipes from southern Italy. Indeed, a much-needed book in this time of confusion. Elena Paravantes provides us with an informed approach to the traditional Mediterranean Diet offering a clear method to introduce this dietary pattern with its health benefits, delicious taste, and contribution as a sustainable food system.” – Antonia Trichopoulou, M.D., President Hellenic Health Foundation; Professor Emeritus, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School.
“The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners is informative, accurate and exciting–sharing the beautiful Mediterranean diet with its benefits and recipes. Elena has been the authoritative resource on line, and now her work is in print. Every family will benefit from daily use in homes around the world. Use it and live well!” – Sylvia Escott-Stump, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND, A former President, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty Associate University of Wisconsin-Madison
“Hands down the most comprehensive guide and cookbook for living an authentic Mediterranean life. Lifestyle medicine is the practice of treating chronic disease through your diet, exercise and stress reduction practices. Let this book be your “prescription” for a Mediterranean Lifestyle. Enjoy these quick and simple dishes that are sure to be family favorites. Discover how to combine nutrient dense herbs, olive oil and vegetables to optimize your health and longevity.” -Bethany Doerfler, MS, RDN, Clinical Research Dietitian, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Adjunct Faculty, Marciella School of Nursing, Loyola University.
“I love getting a lesson in the Mediterranean Diet and recipes straight from a fellow registered dietitian nutritionist who lives it every day! And I’m excited to share this cookbook with my clients as a resource for starting an authentic Mediterranean Diet. Elena delivers solid nutrition information with delicious and approachable recipes. The Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice), Chunky Red Pepper and Feta Dip, and the Mediterranean Garlic and Herb – Roasted Cod are my favorites so far and I can’t wait to work my way through the rest of the cookbook!” -Marisa Moore, MBA. RDN. LD.Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Integrative and Culinary Dietitian
“I’m so excited to see this practical approach to the Mediterranean Diet! The nutritional advice, meal plans and simple recipes make following this healthy diet easy for everyone.” -Candance Gabel, MS, RDN, LD., Community Nutrition Education Program, Extension Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University
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Recipes from the Book
So excited!! I just pre-ordered your book and cannot wait to get my hands on it!
Thank you Allison! Hope you enjoy it!
I will be ordering soon. Looking forward to reading and learning more. Will this be available electronically other than Kindle?
Hi Todd, I know that it is available electronically also at Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Google Play Store and Kobo. Here is the link to the publishers site : where it shows where you can get the ebook. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634096/the-mediterranean-diet-cookbook-for-beginners-by-elena-paravantes-rdn/ Does this help?
I just pre-ordered mine also! I’m excited
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy it!
I am very interested in your book, but I need to how a diet that is mostly vegetarian and depends a lot on things like grains and legumes works for someone who is pre-diabetic. I have lowered my carb intake – especially refined carbs to cope with that, but I’m not sure how the Mediterranean diet would work with my condition. Any advice? Thank you.
Hi Susan, The authentic Mediterranean diet is actually a moderate carbohydrate diet and the main meals are mostly vegetables not grains. Also, it is important to note that there are many studies that show that a Mediterranean diet is an ideal diet for diabetes and pre-diabetes. Here are a few links:
https://www.olivetomato.com/mediterranean-diet-better-diet-for-diabetes-shows-new-study/
https://www.olivetomato.com/another-study-shows-that-the-mediterranean-diet-may-be-better-for-diabetes/
Elena,
I want to congratulate you on writing your cookbook. I grew up watching my mom cook and I have been told by friends and family members that I am an excellent cook. But I have to admit that your recipes are excellent! Par excellent and I have printed some. I have three children in their late twenties and now that I can’t cook for three families they call me up. I began to write my recipes, but I will order two books for them! Thank you for doing it. For those of you who might hesitate, I can attest that Elena’s recipes are the the best!
Hi Sia! Thank you for sharing! And thank you for your kind words!
I’m excited about your cookbook. I’ve really moved away from the written page, but for this I will make an exception. I’m always having to Google Greek recipes and really have been meaning to gather them in a recipe book of my own, but now I don’t have to because you did the work. 🙂
Thank you Juliet!
Just preordered your book, can’t wait to get it, you are the only one I listen to for a authentic Mediterranean diet, excited to be getting the cookbook !
Thank you Deb!! I hope you enjoy it!
Does this cookbook feature your absolutely delicious Greek recipes? I would buy it just for 100 of your recipes! I’m not interested in “going on a diet” but am very much interested in cooking anything you post, so, I think I”d better order it right now. Am dashing off to Amazon.ca. Can’t wait.
Hi Nancy, Yes there are authentic Greek recipes (passed down from my family) also some Italian and Spanish and several new ones that I created. All have been tested several times by different reviewers.
Elena,
We are looking forward to using your new cookbook!
We’ve loved so many recipes you’ve already posted and are anxious for more.
We’re especially excited about the 14 day meal plan and shopping tips to really get us committed to this healthy way of eating and living!
Thank you Judy!
Hi, is it different from your recipes online? I love ur recipes but just want to make sure its not double!
Hi Joyce, The book contains a variety of recipes from the Mediterranean, some you may have seen a version on the site, as well as many new Mediterranean recipes.
Clean eating is important to me and I particularly love Greek food (I’ve been blessed to visit friends in Athens twice in recent years) so I was thrilled to find your blog and learn more about the true Mediterranean diet. I’ve printed out many of your recipes, to keep in a binder for quick reference but I’m really excited for an official cookbook!!
Thank you Melanie!!
Congratulations on your cookbook, Elena! I’ve already pre-ordered it and can’t wait for it to arrive!
Thank you Cheryl!!
I already ordered mine! Can’t wait!
Thank you Sheri!!
How exciting! I just preordered your book. I have been following you for a few years. Can’t wait!
Thank you Sylvia!!
Hello is this book available to Australia?
Hi Jenny, It will be through Amazon.
How exciting. I think this is what I will but with the Amazon gift card I received for my birthday! I have really enjoyed your blog and use many of your recipes often, so it will be nice to have a cookbook with your knowledge right at my fingertips! I like teal books too. Congratulations.
Thank you Joanna!