Typical Mediterranean Diet:
Breakfast
6 oz. Greek yogurt topped with ½ cup strawberries and 1 tsp. honey
1 slice whole-grain toast with half mashed avocado
Lunch
1 whole-grain pita with 2 tbsp. hummus and stuffed with 1 cup fresh greens and 2 slices tomatoes 1 cup minestrone soup 1 medium orange Water with 1 lemon wedge
Snack
1/8 cup sliced almonds
1/8 cup peanuts
Dinner
3 oz. salmon topped with 1 tsp. tarragon and 1 tsp. mustard over ½ cup couscous, ½ cup zucchini, and 4 spears asparagus
Salad— ½ cup arugula ½ cup baby spinach 1 tbsp. shaved Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. vinaigrette dressing 8 oz. glass of water
Dessert
Small bunch grapes ½ cup lemon sorbet
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