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Mediterranean Diet cookbook: heart-healthy; tummy happy

New research has discovered that the Mediterranean Diet is one of the best options for reducing your risk of heart disease and helping you stay healthy. The challenge for dieters: what to eat, how to cook it, and how to make it taste great.

We're glad you asked: that's where the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies comes into play. Now, I know you're not a dummy (and  neither am I!) but the advantage of this series is that they keep it simple and entertaining. This diet cookbook serves up over 150 recipes, ranging from French cuisine to Greek, from Spanish to Italian. 

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You can enjoy small amounts of meat, olive oil, whole grains, veggies, and (yes!) even wine on this diet, and the cookbook describes just how to plan meals around the diet. It's great for your heart, your overall health, AND your tastebuds. So what've you got to lose - except that tummy pooch? Click here to get it and start cookin'!

Rating for Mediterranean Diet for Dummies:

5

, Diets Examiner

Joanne Eglash has an M.S. in nutrition and more than 20 years of journalism experience. Currently a featured food columnist for Yahoo, she invites you to follow her on Twitter.

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