From a bestselling author and physician, this fresh approach to the
Mediterranean diet--ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report in
2021--helps readers lose weight and improve the health of their heart,
brain, gut, and microbiome.
From southern Italy, Sardinia, and France to Spain, Greece, and Northern
Africa the Mediterranean region is synonymous with sparkling azure
waters and clear blue skies. It's also home to most of the world's
longest-lived and vibrantly healthy people. Now we know why! Repeatedly
ranked the #1 diet by U.S. News and World Report, the Mediterranean
eating style--abundant seafood, vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts; lots
of olive oil; a wide variety of herbs and spices; and even dark
chocolate and red wine--has been scientifically proven to maintain a
healthy gut and healthy weight, thereby reducing your risk for heart
disease, dementia, memory loss, and many cancers in the process.
Taking this famously healthy and life-enhancing "prescription" one step
further, Dr. Steven Masley--renowned physician, nutritionist,
bestselling author, and trained chef--offers all the flavors and
benefits of the Mediterranean diet, but with a "skinny" twist: he
focuses on delicious ingredients with a low-glycemic load. Including 50
recipes for food everyone at the table will love--from hearty
breakfasts, crowd-pleasing appetizers, soups, and sides, to family-style
salads, memorable main meals, and irresistible desserts--The
Mediterranean Method is a revolutionary program for losing weight and
maintaining the amazing health you regain. Slim down and protect your
heart, your brain, and your healthy longevity--all while you enjoy the
amazing bounty, variety, and joy of Mediterranean cooking!
