Australians are captivated by the Mediterranean diet, and no wonder. Along with its regular listing as the world's #1 healthiest diet, for anyone watching their grocery bills, it's also one of the most affordable. The ingredients that form the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet are fresh, plentiful, accessible and wide-ranging in Australia, from vegetables to herbs, wholegrains to legumes, and fresh omega-rich fish. They're all at our fingertips.

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Like all healthy recipes on taste.com.au, each recipe makes prep and cooking easy, and all the ingredients are as close as your local supermarket. The cookbook also includes an easy meal planner with every meal occasion covered.

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When it comes to healthy diets, the Mediterranean diet is second to none. Five decades of studies and research clearly point to its broad suite of health benefits, and its proven links to help reduce risk of a whole raft of serious chronic diseases. All recipes in The Mediterranean Diet: The Australian Way have been rigorously checked for their alignment with the traditional Mediterranean diet protocol by taste.com.au's leading nutritionist.