How We Create Meal Plans

Registered dietitians thoughtfully createEatingWell’s meal plans to be easy-to-follow and delicious.

What Is the Mediterranean Diet?

TheMediterranean dietis more of a lifestyle than a restrictive diet with food “rules.”

Recipes from 7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners

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Its goal is to incorporate the nutritious foods that people traditionally eat in the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

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Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits

The Mediterranean diet was voted the best diet byU.S.

News & World Reportfor a reasonit has so manyhealth benefits.

Recipes from 7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners

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Still, there are just as many good choices in the inner aisles as well.

See more of oursheet-pan dinnersfor easy weeknight meals.

Breakfast (453 calories)

A.M.

Recipes from 7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners

Ali Redmond

Snack (39 calories)

Lunch (325 calories)

P.M.

Check out our simple formula for how to make a delicioushomemade vinaigrette.

Breakfast (236 calories)

A.M.

Recipes from 7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners

Ali Redmond

Snack (73 calories)

Lunch (381 calories)

P.M. almond butter to A.M. snack.

They’re quick, healthy and the perfect on-the-go breakfast for busy mornings.

almond butter at A.M. snack and increase to 1 avocado at dinner.

They are high in fiber and protein, which helps keep you full.

Rinse canned beans for less sodium.

Snack (160 calories)

P.M. almond butter to breakfast, add 1 clementine to lunch and add 1 servingEverything Bagel Avocado Toastto dinner.

If you’re new to meal prep, check out ourbeginner’s guide to meal prepfor helpful hints.

Snack (122 calories)

P.M. almond butter to breakfast, add 1 clementine to lunch and add 2 Tbsp.

almond butter to P.M. snack.

almond butter to P.M. snack.

almond butter to breakfast and add 2 Tbsp.

almond butter to A.M. snack.