Celebrated for its great tastes and health advantages is the Mediterranean diet. Meal prep aficionado and chef Nina Hayes offers some basic ideas to help you adopt this way of life. “The key is making it easy and fun,” Nina smiles.
Start with Fresh Ingredients
“The Mediterranean diet is all about fresh, brilliant ingredients,” Nina says. She advised building up on tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and lots of leafy greens. For proteins consider fish, chicken, or lentils. “Always a winner is a basic Greek salad with grilled chicken,” she says.
Batch Cook Your Favorites
Meal planning does not entail eating the same thing every day. Nina recommends mass cooking flexible basics like grains and roasted vegetables. On Sunday roast aubergine, zucchini and peppers. She says they would be ideal for a side dish or perhaps a salad or spaghetti.
Don’t Skimp on Healthy Fats
“The core of Mediterranean cooking is olive oil,” Nina points out. Drizzling over toast, salad dressings, or even cooking, use it liberally. Two other excellent choices are nuts and avocado.
Meal prep runs easily with Nina’s advice. “The Mediterranean diet is a lifestyle meant to be savoured, not only healthy,” she argues.
