Despite the widely growing numbers of people that are "following" the Mediterranean diet, however, not all of them are able to achieve the optimal health that they desire. The reason for this is because the Mediterranean meal plans that they are following do not include the essential lifestyle components of the diet. Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies clearly defines and explains 22 key lifestyle practices/lessons which enable those eating Mediterranean-diet friendly food to realize the full benefits of the diet. In Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies, award-winning best-selling author, culinary tour leader, and Mediterranean Lifestyle Ambassador Amy Riolo takes readers on a one-of a kind journey through the markets, kitchens, and tables of countries as diverse as France, Morocco Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Egypt giving new insight on the basic foundations of the diet but most importantly, the lifestyle. Inside:

• Lifestyle habits such as communal eating, siestas, engaging with nature
• Secret ingredients such as ancient flavor bases and produce-driven menus
• Changing attitudes to adopt such as getting to cook vs having to cook
• 25-30 healthy recipes!