I started following your channel last January 2021 when I began my Mediterranean Diet journey at the suggestion of my nutritionist. In less than six months I Iost 30 lbs and I have never felt better. Cheers.

For single people out there, please don't be deterred by the images we see of families enjoying meals together. I'm always hearing single people say it's not worth cooking for one but it most definitely is. I'm a middle-aged man and I live on my own. Looking after myself is essential because I don't have anyone to look after me if I fall ill. We all become ill at some point but I want to avoid diseases caused by toxic food. I've had to re-train myself regarding what I see to be a meal. Most of us are conditioned to think that a real dinner has to be rich food cooked for long periods. It took me quite a while to understand that a bowl of cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, cucumber and a small amount of bread IS a meal. I try to incorporate as much raw food into my diet as I can. It's still a work in progress but it's a great adventure.

I am Spanish and Sicilian. I have eaten this way my entire life and never realized it was a type of diet. I am 68 years old with absolutely no health problems. No high blood pressure,cardiac problems,and whatever else comes with being of a certain age. I weight train and do cardio almost everyday. As a matter of fact I am making a potaje this evening using Garbanzos. My grandparents were very physically active in Spain and in Sicily. They continued doing so here in the United States. They always,always walked instead of using the car if at all possible. So,eat this type of food. It's delicious and healthy. Exercise and you're all set. Hasta lluego

Been on a Mediterranean diet since November 2023. Lost 50 pounds, feel the best I've ever felt in my life, and best of all I'm excited about food and cooking again.

In Morocco we eat usually like this : Breakfast : whole wheat bread , olive oil , jam , cheese , butter , honey Moroccan ment tea and fried egg in olive oil and in north Morocco they add a soup called baysar which is made of faba bean and olive oil Lunch : A slad of tomao and onion or a salad of potatoes, carrots, beetroot, rice , olives , robe , beans , letuce , tomato and other veggies Side dishes: tektoka of tomato and green pepper or zaalok of aubergine and green pepper The main dish : most of the time cooked in tagine and has meat or chicken and veggies all cooked in olive oil water and spices and eaten with bread Fruits and juices Dinner : Pasta or soup Afetr every meal we eat fruits

My parents in their 70s to late 90s had very little gray hair and looked 20 to 30 years younger than their age. They ate cornbread without sugar, beans, greens, peanuts, small amount of meat and fish and buttermilk. They ate fried foods about once a week. They did not smoke or drink alcoho No heart problems or cancer! They were not over weight and did not think about their age. They were active.and used their minds. They prayed everyday.

Hi I'm Mediterranean and you are right. My origins are Algerian (north Africa) but I grew up in Marseille (south of France, region of La Provence) so mediterranean either way. My Algerian parents have always cooked a mix of Algerian and French dishes and all my life meals went more or less like this: 3 courses meal Entrée(first course): a salad Plat principal (the main dish): a traditional dish Usually with vegetables + protein or carbs + vegetable or sometimes all 3 Then cheese Then fruits for desert. But sometimes the order is reversed like we start with the main meal and have the salad after it with cheese. But the cheese is not obligatory. The rule I had growing up was that if the meal had meat in it I can't have cheese, but if the meal was vegetarian then I can have cheese. But I regularly break that rule and have it anyways And the desert was always a seasonal fruit and occasionally a fruit yogurt(especially as kids) To give you examples: yesterday night I made a cauliflower gratin (cooked cauliflower in a baking dish covered in béchamel and baked in the oven) And a salad made of just lettuce and a vinaigrette that had olive oil, mustard and balsamic vinegar. So we first had the cauliflower gratin with a bit of leftover roasted chicken pieces from lunch And then the salad with a piece of cheese called "tome de brebis" Then a clementine🍊. So yesterday's dinner was more French but we often eat Algerian too, Example of a typical meal: - chorba Which is a traditional soup that has chopped vegetables, spices, olive oil and sometimes frik (cracked wheat grains) + sprinkled coriander - Aghroum A homemade hard flat bread made from semolina and olive oil - ifelfel Grilled peppers that are then skinned and chopped thinly and mixed with mashed cooked tomatoes and tons of olive oil. We generally eat that with aghroum And fruits for desert like oranges, pomegranate, pear, etc.. Sometimes we make sardines to go with this meal either grilled or coated in flour and fried (I prefer grilled) We also often eat couscous with tons of vegetables in it. Baklawas and sweet treats like this are usually just for celebrations or during Ramadan with mint tea. And we don't drink wine as we're muslim but in my family we drink a lot of herbal teas and tisanes don't know if that counts And during summer we eat mostly "apéro" food Like the past summers the fridge was filled with jars of stuff and we then filled our plates with a little bit of each so we didn't have to cook. There was olives (tons of them in different colors), tapenade, hummus, ifelfel grilled peppers, tzatziki, mashed aubergine mixed with Greek yogurts and herbs, bocals of sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, bocals of marinated aubergine slices, bocals of marinated chili peppers, bocals of pickles, a bocal of homemade Korean kimchi (that's not Mediterranean but we like it), Eggs, cheeses, Greek yogurts, and fresh fruits and veggies like melon, watermelon, apricot, peach, tomatoes, cucumber, small, radishes. We also have a cupboard filled to the brim with bocals of various seeds, herbs, dried flowers, spices, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, that we can grab and sprinkled on our food. And basically we never had to cook most of the summer because you just slice yourself some bread, a tomato and a mozza ball, add a handful of olives, some tzatziki, houmous and marinated stuff and if you need animal flavor you just make an egg or open a can of cod liver and that's it. Watermelon slice for desert and you're good

Coming from the Mediterranean I was shocked to see how much sugar is used in American cuisine, they add it in everything! Our old doctor used to say: "My son, let half of your plate be green (plants) and the other half whatever you want!" Baclava is a special occasion dessert, it takes a lot of time to prepare.

I came across this video today and it changed my whole life. I'm writing to you from Sri Lanka. A diabetic and struggle to find a suitable diet. Today I realized how easy it is to adopt mediterranean diet to my life. And i was really full after eating small amount of food i made. It was enough for my dinner too. The best thing is it is low carb. I feel amazing. Thank you so much. Love from Sri Lanka ❤

I never even entertained the Mediterranean diet (thought it was another fad diet) but now listening to your vids it appears to be a very healthy way of eating with all food groups so I am going to give it a try. I come from a Sicilian family and this is how we ate when I was a Kid but as an adult I got swallowed up in the American way of eating. Thank you so much for bringing me back home!

I recently had a massive heart attack along with a secondary heart attack and my cardiologist recommended the Mediterranean diet. Thank you for all this helpful informative information and I will definitely be looking up more.

While yes The Mediterranean diet I'm sure is a big part of it. Let's remember as well that in these countries they also have a better work life balance. They have paid time off, maternity leave and possibly even paid paternity leave, seriously lower health care costs, separate sick leave to vacation days. Work time is work time and family time is family time. It's not just their diets that are better balanced their whole life is. Plus healthy food is cheaper not more expensive than junk food. I'm saying this as a Scottish person, but I've learned enough to know that these factors are just as important. Someone on a Mediterranean diet, but without the Mediterranean lifestyle will possibly improve their health but not as much as those making the lifestyle changes too. Love Mediterranean diet foods.

Mediterranean diet is not just the way of eating, its the style of living as well. Sitting down for your lunch and dinner in a TABLE, with your family is a must, ( no trays on your knees while eating on the sofa) taking the time to cook every sibgle meal of the day, enjoying the weather outside, taking the time to chat to your neighbour, enjoying a laugh over a glass of wine and expressing your emotions...let them out of your chest with the butcher, the neighbour the hairdresser...I think is all.that what make us Mediterraneans to be healthy, not just the diet alone

I just started your program a week ago and I already feel much better.Less gerd,intestinal discomfort,and I have more energy.Thank you!

My doctor recommended this diet many years ago, unfortunately, I am not a fan of the kitchen and I eat out a lot. I’m embarrassed to say it, however, As I get older, I’m beginning to feel sluggish, bloated, and tired. I know I have to make some drastic changes in the way I eat. You explained it clearly, and I am definitely going to try to make some recipes. Thank you for taking the time to educate us ☺️

Fantastic video! Love the simplicity and humour. Very educational 🙂💖

You did such an excellent job at explaining the Mediterranian diet. Thanks for making this video!

We've switched to this diet at home due to a cancer diagnosis. It is a low inflammatory diet which is best when fighting a serious illness. My whole family is loving the food! We are really excited for dinner every night and we got a lot of our direction on how to do this right from your channel. I appreciate your pointers and the permission to use crazy amounts of EVOO!! it does make your veggies taste amazing. Thank you for your work!

Thank you for this. I appreciate this life changing channel. Cheers to healthier choices & weight loss never felt better. This lifestyle is a must, at least for the majority of our lives!

What a great video. Thanks for creating it. The Mediterranean diet was just recommended to me by an RD. I've heard of it before and am very interested in its anti-inflammatory benefits (along with all the other benefits). I look forward to seeing everything you've got on your channel and site.

As of yesterday, I decided to štart the Mediteranian diét and went shoppingˇ it was a little overwhelming because I rarely eat that much vegetables, fruits , nuts , seeds etc. but I’m anxious to get started. Than I ran across this video which inspired me and I’m now planning my meals to reflect the nutrition and health benefits of this diet. I subscribed and will watch often .

I love the humor in these videos and the flavor of the recipes on this website. I would never have imagined making Horta a staple of my diet, but it is and I love it. It's the only heart-healthy diet I've found that's a joy to follow.

Thank you! I look forward to following your channel while I begin my new way of life! 🌷

I’m just starting the Mediterranean diet, because I love the foods, my body is craving it, and I am having painful rheumatoid flares and overall malaise, I’m on insulin for 2 yrs now....I just don’t feel well and though I’m 53, I won’t accept all this pain as ‘just aging’. I like to hike, be outside, do things, and I don’t want to resign to any couch or recliner, tbh. I’ve eaten Mediterranean meals off and on and really do love the flavors, and now I’m ready to make it the primary source of food for me. I haven’t eaten red meat in about a year, I don’t eat pork, I’m disgusted by fast food, and I’m ready to eat like this for all the benefits as well as what my palate wants. This video showed up in perfect timing, thank you.

I was waiting for a channel like this! Thank you!!!

🦶🏻Walked 👍🏻to the grocery store last night. Spent 4.93 on 4 produce items needed for a recipe. I have never spent so little 😅 kind of embarrassing lol. But brought home no junk and got a little movement for my body. Small steps, good advise, and encouragement from people like you are so helpful 🤗 thanks

You made learning about nutrition fun. I enjoyed viewing and it looks easier than I thought.

This showed up on my page as I googled “Mediterranean diet” the night before😲! This video is fantastic! The simplicity, the scenery, the food, the production, the HUMOR! Your personality is lovely. As I have traveled and eaten in most of the countries I love how you took me back. Excellent video!

Perfect timing! Just what I needed. I can't wait to learn more from you.

Years ago I worked a project for 5 months in south France. The first thing striking for an American was the lack of fast food restaurants and the small portions for all meals. Then I think back and realize we saw no obese people yet they ate and enjoyed their desserts and wines. Moderation and less processed food is the key.

I just found your channel and I think that if I started eating like this I would have much more energy and feel better. Pretty excited about learning more to have better health.

Very well presented with a lot of very important information. Thank you!

The best presentation I have seen. Simple straightforward let’s go!

Thank you for this explanation! I am going to dive in deeper.

You are my inspiration! It has become so natural to me almost instantaneously. Im new to it all but I love everything about it.(I LOVE Greek food!) Not just Mediterranean but whole foods in general. It has only been a few weeks but it has already changed my life. My tummy went down significantly in two weeks. I feel so much better all around. It is with ease and not about starving yourself or fad stuff. Its not a diet but an easily maintained way of eating. I will never go back!

Thank you so much! I've been struggling getting on this diet, not knowing where to start. I exercise enough and am doing this more just to make myself feel better, not for weight loss. So thank you for the advice!

Very informative, easy to understand and funny. Thanks!

Thank you - wonderful information - in great presentation. I have learned quite a bit!

🎉I love this video, so educative. Thanks so much for sharing.

Thank you that is one of the best explanation of the Mediterranean diet I’ve heard it’s encouraged me to try it .

I come from Greece so of course we follow the diet you talk about and love our wine! Visiting the States once I was shocked at hiw overweight people were. Then I saw what they ate. fast food all the time.

Trying to change my family's diet gave me a good idea of where to start. Processed foods would be the start!

I’m really enjoying your videos - thanks so much for the interesting and wonderfully atmospheric immersion! 🌾💚🍃

I’m so glad I discovered your channel. 👍🏻

Can’t wait to start this for my weight loss journey. KZfaq search function never disappoints great video

Saw your video by chance, have often thought of trying the Mediterranean diet since it incorporates so many of the ingredients that I do eat. I think this maybe what I have been looking for. I had weight loss surgery over 14 years ago, lost and have kept off over 150 pounds, yet have struggled with the last 40 some pounds. Surgery is just a tool, and this seems to have the protein that I need to take off the weight and stay healthy. Glad I came across it and you made it so understandable.

This was a great overview and explanation. Thank you.

So glad I found this page. It has been pulling on my heart strings to begin a plant based Mediterranean diet!

Thank you so much for sharing! Will get started ❤️👍👍

I am SO thankful I found you, your channel and website this morning!!! I have one of the MPN cancers and when I asked my doctor what type of food plan should I follow, she said a "Mediterranean Diet!" So, here I am and enjoying the new chapter of my plant based food program, with meat as a condiment (occasionally). Thanks a million for being here. I do not feel so alone now because I have answers to good clean, healthy choices. Best regards, Glenn's Mrs. : )

You are a gem! Such a generous soul to share your recipes and sage advice. I am making a lot of your recipes now. The pasta puttanesca with canned tune is to die for. It’s even better two days later! Thank you for your generous soul.

Nothing like good clean food! Thank you for sharing

Thank you for a clear, concise, easy to follow, and very palatable sounding introduction to a Mediterranean style diet. I am a sucker for presentations which list general categories and then provide some specific examples of each. I have long been aware of the overall better health and increased longevity of people eating in this way, and you make it abundantly clear that this is not a difficult diet to follow in almost any part of the world. having no unusually local, difficult to obtain, or highly specialized items. I must go now to seek out other videos from your channel and continue my Mediterranean education.

What a lovely simple presentation of this diet. I have started making changes in our diet for health reasons and will continue to work towards a full Med diet..hubby loves the changes and the food is delish. We had blueberries with whole milk Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey for dessert…heavenly.

Love your advice, thank you very much!

Thank you so much. Much clarity. My doc recommendation so now I understand I will start the journey

Great info, thank you for sharing

This was very helpful and useful information and right to the point. New sub. Thank you!!

I watched so many videos looking for a god break down and understanding of this style of eating, it’s origin, and why it’s beneficial and yours has been the best. Thank you

Thank you Sir, this is very helpful.

Very informative! Starting this today! Thank you!

Just found this video and channel. Thank you for showing and clearly explaining the Mediterranean diet. Our family has gone organic and cut out processed foods 2 years ago (lost 70 lbs) but I needed more guidance to get our nutritional needs met better. This video did just that! Looking forward to watching more!

Thank you, great video and lovely food. Loved that smile as the wine was being poured 😀

Thank you for this video, all the food looked so delicious. I will definitely be trying to eat more like this.

Love your style and presentation. Subbed!

Great video Bill. Cheers!

Great video! Thanks for the advice🥳

Thank you for sharing this information. 😊

Just getting ready to start this diet/lifestyle change! I'm excited about the variety of food!

Thanks for the video! I agree, the Mediterranean diet is acknowledged as the best and the healthiest diet in the world. I made this my eating lifestyle many years ago and I have no regrets. I am now 56 years old, I am not on any medication, I have no serious, major health issues like diabetes or blood pressure etc I still look young for my age, and I do have a lot of energy and vitality. I am also quite slim for my age with no excess weight. I do drink grape juice and not wine, but also try to drink as much pure water as possible. And the other food most people in the Mediterranean and in the Middle East are chickpeas (from which they make humus) which is also very healthy. Most of our sicknesses and health problems are rooted in our diet, what we eat, how we eat and when we eat. So I highly recommend healthy eating and the Mediterranean diet is definitely the best diet.

Really very helpful. Thank you.

Wonderful video. Thanks so much

I made the big change away from a diet of almost entirely processed food and began cooking 'from scratch' about 5 years ago. I see now I need to kick it up a notch and choose more healthful ingredients to improve my diet. You are helping me by giving me a good outline of foods so I know where to begin. Thank you!

I have been considering trying this Diet since January 2022. I wish that I had started it then. After watching your wonderful video, I have decided to start this new way of eating the first thing in the morning. This diet plan is going to change my entire life. Thanks so much for sharing this video.

Spot-on - a good overall view of the diet.

Great information! Love the tagines in the background.

Everything I have read and heard about this diet makes very good sense. And I have read too many positives comments and reviews about this “diet” to ignore. I have begun it a few days ago! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I just discovered you now with this video. I subscribed and downloaded the ebook and guidelines.

My husband had a quadruple bypass almost 3 months ago. We have totally changed our diet to a Mediterranean one. He being from Spain was a good choice. Thanks for your video it was fun.

Excellent presentation!

Thanks for the great info

I think it is great video! Thank you! I’m trying to start this diet in the new year 22’

Really entertaining video. I watched it From beginning To End fully engaged. Well done!

Thank you for this, it was very informative. I was speaking to my Dr about different types of diets and the Mediterranean Diet was highly recommended. It's going to take some time and effort to shift from the "ready made & processed" foods into a fresher plant based diet, but it's something I'm going to attempt. I love that it's more lifestyle and isn't "a diet" so to speak. No counting, no measuring, just be sparing with the junk and eat the good stuff.

I've been losing weight and wanted to follow a diet like this. He really broke it down and put me on the right.path.

I’ve been wanting to do Mediterranean diet for a while now at the age of 61 I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure and this might help me and I’m going to watch some of your videos thank you so much

I've been following this way of eating for going on 3 years. It's great and have had health benefits--GERD basically went away and I have no arthritis pain anymore (I'm 72). But still find this to be a process of doing what is sustainable to me. For instance, I have more "American looking meals" though they are MUCH healthier with much smaller meat servings, when I eat meat. I think it's harder to follow this in a more genuine way when you have no family culture for it.

I need to learn more. I enjoy natural fresh foods very much. Simple meal recipes to begin with. Thank you for helping me learn a little more about where this diet originates.

I didn't realize that I already pretty much do all these things, but I will focus more on your recommendations by using whole-fat dairy, which I haven't been doing. Thanks!

I can't wait to get started! 🥰

I'm enjoying this channel. I'm Taiwanese and have been eating a Mediterranean diet for over 20 yrs, i've always been in good health.

just starting the diet found this information very useful and well presented so we shall see how i go thank you

Really enjoyed this. Your easy to listen to. Trying to rehab my cardiomyopathy.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. There are so many Keto diets, strict vegan diets, etc. I'm totally confused. I was on a Mediterranean diet years ago. I felt terrific. Thank you for your videos. Love the humor you insert within the videos. 😁👏

I'm impressed with your description of the Mediterranean Diet. I've had health problems since the end of 2021. I was in ICU for 30 days, lost 20 pounds and with problems with my neck and back gained that weight back and more. I'm famished in the evening. Thanks for simplyfying this diet. I appreciate it!!😂

I looked at so many diets, this makes most sense (& much more palatable).

Thank you. I ll try to follow it.

Loved this! *SHARED*

Wonderful video - very informative and funny! Thanks for sharing.

Finally, a diet that says YES to my wine :) Loved the video, needed this to get back on track God Bless & thank you!