Hi everyone! This week in Cloud Dojo, I’m sharing what I eat in a day to thoroughly nourish my body! This was much needed since I was recovering from a cold when filming. But it had me thinking how often I return to the Mediterranean diet principles and use them in different ways for different needs in my life. The Mediterranean diet isn’t a strict plan, but a lifestyle with tons of flexibility. So, on the blog this week, I thought I’d share 3 of my favorite Mediterranean diet concepts that can adapt to different needs, day to day.
1. Rainbow Power! Forget the bland diet. The Mediterranean diet is all about colorful fruits and veggies. They add flavor, vitamins, and make your plate look like art. Today, I loaded up on artichokes, carrots, cabbage, kale, beets and squash…and probably some other things I don’t remember. The key for me is to mix it up with different preparations, like pickling, roasting, sautéing, and even using tapenade spreads!
2. Flavor with Olive Oil and Spices Heart-healthy olive oil is a superstar in the Mediterranean diet. There is so much good research supporting the use of good quality, extra virgin olive oil, and it really brings out the flavor of all those vegetables. I also incorporate herbs and sauces (with a few, real ingredients) on the regular. This ensures that all those veggies are full of life!
3. Meat Takes a Back Seat Our family is not ready to go vegetarian, but for many reasons, it’s important to us to cut back on meat. Something I love about the Mediterranean diet is that it helps put meal proportions back in perspective. Traditionally, folks following this lifestyle didn’t have strict rules against meat consumption, but treated it as supplemental, rather than the star.
Check out what I got up to cooking on my super nourishing day of eating here:
Have you tried the Mediterranean diet? Leave a comment and let me know what you thought!