The Mediterranean DASH Diet Cookbook: Lower Your Blood Pressure and Improve Your Health by Abbie Gellman Book Review

Two healthy diets―one delicious cookbook

The DASH diet and Mediterranean diet are two of the most consistently recommended diets when it comes to healthy eating, so why not combine them into something even better? By unifying the benefits of these amazing diets, The Mediterranean DASH Diet Cookbook offers tons of simple recipes for delicious dishes that will keep your blood pressure low and your taste buds happy.

Find 100 recipes for breakfasts, soups, salads, entrees, and sweets that you and your body will love. Focused around nutrient-rich whole foods and the rich flavors and traditions of the Mediterranean, The Mediterranean DASH Diet Cookbook will help you learn everything you need to know to master this naturally healthy and delicious way to eat.

The Mediterranean DASH Diet Cookbook includes:

• Friendly diet advice―Discover a complete and concise guide that explains how and why this hybrid diet works, as well as the best ways to integrate it into your day-to-day lifestyle.
• 100 Mediterranean DASH diet recipes―Get the best of both worlds with this collection of heart-healthy dishes that includes plenty of pescatarian-friendly and plant-based options.
• Easy-to-make―Not a chef? Keep your kitchen stress-free (and your blood pressure even lower) with meals that anyone can learn to cook.

Dive straight into this tasty new way to eat (and live) healthier with the help of The Mediterranean DASH Diet Cookbook.

My Thoughts:

This is a very realistic cookbook to work with the Mediterranean and DASH diet. This is a great beginner’s cookbook if you are just starting to add the Mediterranean and DASH diet into your lifestyle. At the same time anyone who has been using these methods as a lifestyle there is a plethora of recipes to satisfy the palette.

The first chapter is dedicated to some explanations of the methods and goes over some facts. I like the approach as it’s broken down nicely in sections from talking about sugars, foods to swap, and much more. It shows you an example of a daily menu.

It also has a section to help you plan stocking your pantry and what foods to reach for. The recipes highlight things that you may need to adjust for food allergies and other factors to look for.  It has a color coded key for dairy-free, family friendly, gluten free, nut free, one pot, 30-minutes, and vegan.

The chapters are broken up so you can quickly find what you need.

Chapter 1: The Best Diet Isn’t A Diet

Chapter 2: Breakfast

Chapter 3: Snacks, Sides, & Small Plates

Chapter 4: Salads & Soups

Chapter 5: Vegetarian

Chapter 6: Fish & Shellfish

Chapter 7: Poultry & Meats

Chapter 8: Sweets, Sauces, & Staples

Appendix and Index

I have already made the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and the Za’atar Chicken tenders and they were easy to make.

If you’re wondering about the ingredients they should all be easy to locate in your local grocery stores. Some of the recipes include a substitution tip. The hardest thing might be the Za’atar spice-depending on where you live. I already had the spice which I use a lot. I have to order it online. I already had the spice which I use a lot. I have to order it online. The other thing for me is the fresh figs which I occasionally see them. This is too bad because they are delicious.  

This is a nice cookbook if you want some recipes for the Mediterranean and DASH diet and don’t want to spend hours searching for them online. Everything is compacted in a book! There are a few recipes that I won’t cook like the shell fish. Overall I plan on using several of the recipes.

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