7 Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners
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This 7-day Mediterranean diet meal plan is the perfect meal plan to follow if you are new to the Mediterranean diet. With a focus on fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats, the Mediterranean diet has been associated with many health benefits. Whether you're looking to improve your overall well-being or kickstart a new lifestyle, this meal plan will help you embark on a journey toward better health.
This meal plan is a sample of our 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan that includes over 80 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks PLUS a complete, made-for-you meal plan designed to help you eat healthy and reach your goals.
In this blog post, I’m sharing a 7-day Mediterranean diet meal plan designed for beginners.
I’ll include:
An overview of the Mediterranean diet
How I improved my health by following the Mediterranean diet and how you can, too
How to get started AND be successful on the Mediterranean diet
A complete 7-day meal plan that includes recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
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What is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mediterranean Diet is a diet that focuses on eating lots of healthy fats, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and beans. It became popular in the 1950s when it was discovered that people living in the Mediterranean region had a drastically lower rate of heart disease. Many studies have been done on this diet since that time that has shown the Mediterranean diet provides many health benefits.
The Mediterranean Diet focuses on:
healthy fats rich in Omega-3s
eating fish at least twice a week
preparing meals with lots of vegetables served with whole grains and high-quality protein
enjoying lots of fresh fruit
Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet include:
lowers the risk of developing high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke
supports longevity
improves brain health and decreases the risk of developing dementia
How You Can Drastically Improve Your Health By Following the Mediterranean Diet
In 2018, I was struggling to make healthy food choices and experienced constant joint pain, brain fog, blood sugar highs and lows, and extreme fatigue every day. These were symptoms that had become a part of my every day and was something that I thought I would always have to live with.
However, I knew there had to be a way for me to feel better, so I started doing research on evidence-based ways of eating that supported long-term health. As one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean diet showed up repeatedly in my searches. In 2020, I decided to make the shift toward eating a more Mediterranean-based diet to support my health.
I started applying what I learned by following a Mediterranean-based diet and immediately saw great results!
After implementing a Mediterranean-based diet, I quickly noticed my energy levels drastically improve, I was sleeping SO much better each night, and my skin had become clear and glowing (yay for no more “adult acne!”) and I did all of this in a healthy, balanced way. I was so ecstatic about my results that I put together all my recipes that I had used and developed at this time and started sharing them with others with the hopes that they would feel just as amazing as I was feeling.
Eating a Mediterranean diet restored my physical and mental health.
My goal for you is to experience these same incredible benefits. My 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan is the exact plan I used to improve my health and eat intuitively.
How to Be Successful on the Mediterranean Diet
A few tips to be successful on the Mediterranean diet:
Take it one day at a time - Transitioning to the Mediterranean diet can be a big change from what you have been eating each day. Rather than thinking about all you will have to change in the coming weeks, just think about today and how you can make healthy choices now.
Don’t overthink it - Keep your meals simple and enjoy all the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean diet.
Keep your meals balanced - Make sure you are “eating the rainbow” and eating various fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean proteins, and whole grains. For a complete shopping list for the Mediterranean diet, check out my post The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Shopping List for Beginners, or scroll to the bottom of this page to instantly download a copy with recipes.
Recommended Mediterranean Diet Pantry Staples & Accessories
I always have these pantry staples and items on hand in my kitchen to ensure I have what I need to prepare healthy and delicious meals. I use them every single day and recommend giving them a try!
7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners
Day 1
Breakfast: Mediterranean Spinach, Tomato & Feta Frittata
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Salad
Dinner: Greek Shrimp & Feta Skillet
Day 2
Breakfast: Classic Avocado Toast
Lunch: 4 oz. canned tuna (in water), drained, and a Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Dinner: Spinach Artichoke Chicken Skillet
Snack: 1/4 cup spiced nuts and a piece of fruit
Day 3
Breakfast: Sweet Potato & Red Onion Breakfast Skillet
Lunch: Whole-grain or gluten free wrap with hummus, canned chickpeas (drained), fresh spinach, diced cucumber and tomatoes, red or green bell pepper strips, and diced avocado
Dinner: Comforting Chicken Soup
Snack: 1/2 cup whole, plain Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup fruit and a drizzle of honey
Day 4
Breakfast: Easy Muesli with Greek Yogurt and your choice of fresh fruit
Lunch: Cauliflower Pasta with Lemon, Herbs & Romano Cheese
Dinner: Jambalaya
Snack: Carrot and celery sticks dipped in hummus
Day 5
Breakfast: Traditional Middle Eastern Shakshuka
Lunch: Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans (optional to add chicken or pork)
Dinner: One Pot Turkey Chili
Snack: Roasted chickpeas seasoned with garlic powder, salt, curry powder, and/or cayenne powder
Day 6
Breakfast: Whole grain or gluten free toast with hummus, sliced tomato and cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and crumbled feta cheese
Lunch: Roasted Sweet Potato & Red Onion Arugula Salad
Dinner: Baked Mediterranean Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta
Snack: Fresh veggies dipped in tzatziki sauce
Day 7
Breakfast: Simple Gluten Free Waffles with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, fresh berries, slivered almonds, and a dollop of coconut cream (the thick part of canned coconut milk)
Lunch: Easy Roasted Ratatouille
Dinner: Perfectly Roasted Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli, Quinoa & Feta Cheese Crumbles
Snack: Fresh grapes with 1 oz. high-quality cheese and 1/4 cup walnuts
Start Eating Healthy with the Mediterranean Diet
If the Mediterranean diet is very different from how you have been eating, I HIGHLY recommend you follow a meal plan that has already been designed to help you be successful and quickly see results. The 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan I created includes everything you need to get started on the Mediterranean diet. It includes over 80 easy and delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that you can simply follow along to and enjoy all the delicious flavors that come with the Mediterranean diet.
Once I learned how to eat a balanced Mediterranean diet, I quickly saw great results! By having an understanding of what my own body needed each day, I was able to set myself up for success and have maintained this healthy lifestyle for almost 2 years.
I want this for you too! If you are ready to fully benefit from the Mediterranean diet, I urge you to get started with my 30-day meal plan now while it’s the lowest price it will ever be! Click here to get started.
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