So pizza + lasagna three times within a week. You know how that happens – it’s someone’s birthday, then you’ve got something else to celebrate and you don’t like wine or bear or vodka. And cake, well you will have cake as well. However, I honestly am not a fan of buying gluten-free bread and pasta and I’ll tell you why. These products might not contain gluten, but when you look at the ingredient list, it’s a long list of things that aren’t actual food, but isolates. For the most part, these are actually not good for you. I’ve even seen products made from wheat where the gluten has been removed and they are labeled “gluten-free”. But the thing is, your sensitivity is often not just to gluten, but to the food that contains it itself – wheat. Breakfast: Mediterranean Tuna Pie. You can make this ahead and enjoy two servings for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. Or make the Mediterranean Breakfast Scramble, in that case, you’ll need to double the recipe for two people.

Currently, most of us have access to many of the foods that can be found in the Mediterranean. Thanks, globalization! Lunch: Mediterranean Bowl (make hummus, tzatziki and quinoa the day before, follow meal prep instructions in the recipe). you get to keep your friends and family! You won’t turn into a dieting robot who avoids people who eat pizza in front of them, because you’re encouraged to share your meals with others! Shrimp and Calamari in Tomato Garlic Sauce– enjoy this one with whole grain rice, pasta or your favorite bread!Garlic Squid Recipe. This squid recipe is SO good! Besides the squid, you’ll need some tomato paste, garlic, lemon juice, olives, Parmesan cheese and arugula. This 3-day detox plan is not about staying away from food. You won’t just be juicing. The goal for this detox is to help us:

You can also use plain water to make overnight oats if you don’t have dairy-free milk. I’m doing this most of the time because I can’t tolerate store-bought dairy-free milk and I’m usually too lazy to make my own (plus I’m always freaking out about what to do with all that pulp). Another way I like my food – when it’s wrapped in some bread. I guarantee you’ll become a fan of these easy Mediterranean diet wrap recipes as soon as you try them!

Clinically Proven Benefits

It’s time for the last section in our collection of easy Mediterranean diet recipes! Truly saving the best for last, because all of these appetizers can make most of the dishes above even better! Now, as you can see, eating naturally gluten-free is not a difficult task! Additionally, today there are so many new products without gluten in them. There’s bread, there’s pasta, doughnuts and even pizza dough. Well my sister made this light, refreshing and satisfying salad for lunch last week and may I say: it was amazing. Perfect on its own for lunch, also as a side and you can have it for dinner as well. It’s vegan, gluten-free and loaded with antioxidants.

These detox recipes and meal ideas are just suggestions and what I have planned for this 3-day detox meal plan. We’re all different and what works for me, probably won’t work for everyone. If you have an intolerance to one of the ingredients, you’re welcome to choose another option or add your favorite healthy recipes! As always – do what’s best for you. Bulgur, Red Lentil & Butternut Squash Skillet. Ever had bulgur? If the answer is no, it’s time to try it with this simple flavorful plant-based recipe! So shed your tear for the pizza and bread that you’re about to say buh bye to and make room on your weekly menu for these delicious meals without any gluten in them.Okay, so that wasn’t that bad. One time, I’m a human, right? That’s what I thought the next day and then the day after that. Because I went to Mcdonald’s 3 nights in a row (I told you, toxic spit). And got a glass every night. I stopped feeling miserable. I felt good. It helped me deal with the huge amount of stress I was going through at that time. I personally love making ahead my 5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl and the Mediterranean Salmon Bowl. Follow the instructions of the individual recipes, so that your food stays fresh for more than a day! Listen, when it comes to eating clean you want to focus on getting as many nutrients as you can from your food without overeating. So you need to eat a variety of good, natural foods.

As well as coming a delicious Lemon Drizzle Cake flavour, these bites help to provide towards your daily dose of vitamin C which contributes to normal collagen formation, and protects cells from oxidative stress.5,6 Easy Pizza Quesadilla. This is the perfect recipe to make when you don’t have much in your fridge. I usually make something like this at the end of the week, when all I’ve got are some gluten-free tortillas, cheese, tomatoes and half-eaten zucchini. Do not be fooled by the simplicity, because this quesadilla is delicious! Chop the vegetables and mix everything together. Feel free to add some nuts, legumes or grains to make it more filling. Full instructions are here. It also looks so pretty and it tastes really good. Like illegally good. But it’s definitely legal and it’s gluten and dairy-free! It’s: For those times when you want to eat without utensils – these Mediterranean diet recipes are a must-try!The last time I made this recipe, it was more than enough for two servings. You can either prepare 1/2 the recipe or store the leftovers in an airtight container and eat them at your next lunch or dinner. In that case, remember to add vinegar, oil and tomatoes just before eating. Or, share it with someone else. You can find the instructions here. As you can imagine this salad is not just great for your taste buds, it’s also super healthy because it’s bursting with carotenoids (thank you red pepper, tomatoes, and carrot!), vitamin C (all veggies), E (sesame oil, sesame seeds), detoxifying phytochemicals from onions, and thanks to sesame seeds – lots of calcium. As you know, we use our own bespoke real chocolate that is preservative and stabiliser free, which means our Beauty Bites can be a little sensitive to heat. This recipe makes around 2 glasses. I would usually drink the second glass later when I need something small. This time, I will also add a tbsp of flaxseed and some cilantro to this recipe, other than that the recipe is here. Dried fruit, honey, all kinds of sweeteners and sugar (we’ll still eat fresh fruit). We want to keep that glycemic index lower.