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.

Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners

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

Order Today!

Here’s where you can get the cookbook:

U.S.
Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble  |  Hudson Booksellers | Indiebound Books-a-Million | Indigo | Target | Walmart 

Canada:
Amazon.ca

U.K
Amazon.co.uk

Europe:
Amazon.de

Australia:
Amazon.com.au

Greece:
Public | Evripidis

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

129 Comments

    1. I pre-ordered this book on Amazon UK, having used the website for advice and recipes for some time. It’s a fantastic resource – I’ve cooked a good number of the recipes and they are easy to follow as well as healthy and delicious- like eating sunshine! The practical guidance on how to follow a genuine mediterranean diet, and how to adapt it to local and seasonal produce is very clear and helpful. Thank you Elena!

  1. I bought your cookbook after trying a recipe from your website. All the recipes I have tried so far are as fabulous as the first and the hints about the diet and meal plans are so helpful! Although I enjoy the recipes online and have just signed up for your newsletter, I’m hoping that you will publish a second cookbook soon! Thanks so much!

  2. When first started Mediterranean diet I was so fustrated I didn’t how to start your book help adjust to diet Im been diet for almost year in August thank you so much

  3. I got your book today. I was so happy to also see that you put calories etc. I’m trying real hard to lose weight, Doctors orders. My first recipe will be Kagians. Thank You

  4. This book is fabulous! I am Bulgarian and have grown up with food that is similar/the same as Greek food but after living abroad for many, many years and trying different cuisines, my taste buds have changed. This book reminded me how amazing our cuisine is and made me fall in love with it AGAIN.

    I have done several recipes from it and none has failed me.

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