Introduction To Mediterranean cuisine

Mediterranean cuisine comprises the cuisine of all the countries that border the Mediterranean sea in particular Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Israel, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco. The food is generally called plant-based food seeing the key ingredients originate from plants such as olive oil, whole wheat, grains, fruits, vegetables protein-rich legumes.

Some Tasty Mediterranean Food Choices

Mediterranean food is easily available in all the Mediterranean restaurants around the world and the good news for San Diego Muslims in that there are Halal restaurants in San Diego where you can find some amazing Mediterranean food choices which are:

●   Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes.

●    Broccoli rabe with olives and garlic.

●    Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa salad.

●    One-skillet Salmon with fennel with sun-dried Tomato couscous.

●    Hasselbeck eggplant parmesan.

●    Peach and roasted beet salad with hazelnut yoghurt dressing.

●     Grilled summer vegetables cooked with olive oil and shallot herb.

●     Chicken Sausages and pepper.

●     Lemon garlic shrimp over orzo with zucchini.

●     One-pan chicken parmesan pasta.

●     Chicken shawarma, it is a wrap filled with vegetables and sauces.

A Plus Point Of Mediterranean Food

An amazing fact about the traditional Mediterranean dishes besides pizza, lamb chops etc is they all are super rich in nutrients, protein, the good type of carbohydrates you will find all kinds of vitamins in the blend namely Vitamin E, A, B. Someone who wants to eat tasty food and also maintain a healthy diet plan Mediterranean food would be the best choice for them the health benefits are as follows:

  • It prevents the risks of cardiovascular diseases hence prolonging the life of a person.
  • Reduces the risk of Alzheimer's as Mediterranean food has less cholesterol and it may improve blood sugar levels hence contributing to preventing Alzheimer's
  • The Mediterranean diet has a high level of antioxidants which prevents the cells from undergoing damages, therefore, cutting the risk of Parkinson's
  • The food is rich in fibers hence saving the person from type 2 diabetes.

Fact About Mediterranean Cuisine

In Mediterranean culture, families are very close-knitted valuing the relationship with each other having meals together with healthy chatter around the table they work hard in fields to grow different kind vegetables and fruits to have variety and moderation in food with the health benefits thus they have a very active lifestyle that contributes to their wellbeing and positive outcomes.

CONCLUSION

Conclusively, I add if you don't live in a Mediterranean country there are still Mediterranean restaurants that provide some quality Mediterranean food in your Country try them and give yourself a break from typical fast food.

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