No need to eat traditional dishes from the Mediterranean region to reap the benefits of this eating pattern.
Whenever I’m at my parents' house, I’m automatically on dinner duty.
Unlike me, my mom cooks more out of necessity rather than pleasure.
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
So whenever I’m in my hometown, she takes advantage of that.
Your Meal Plan
The Mediterranean diet is widely known asone of the healthiest eating patterns.
This recipe uses quick-cooking thin chicken strips to keep the total cook time to 20 minutes.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
Spices like chili powder and cumin add lots of delicious Northern Mexican flavor.
Plus, topping the fajita tacos with lemon juice, cilantro and sour cream perfectly balances them out.
With just 1 tablespoon of added sugar per serving, thisRaspberry Lemonadeis the perfect hydrating drink for sunny days.
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