The 34-year-old marketing professional Elise Ward is familiar with the challenge of balancing a hard career with good eating practices. Her reply was Meal planning Mediterranean-style food that keeps her on target without compromising taste or diversity.
“Because the Mediterranean diet is so flexible,” Elise says, “I love it.” Plus, it’s loaded with fresh foods that boost my energy level all week.
Making Ahead Plans
Elise starts her preparation on Sundays. “I spend roughly two hours cooking and portioning everything,” she says. Her regular dishes are grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, quinoa, and a substantial chickpea salad. She also gets quick snacks from little hummus and tzatziki containers.
Her most important advice is “Keep it basic!” To accentuate natural flavors, pay special attention to basic ingredients including olive oil, fresh herbs, and lemon juice.
Short and Simple Recipes
Elise loves a quinoa meal with Greek influences. “I toss cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, cooked quinoa. Then it’s very wonderful to sprinkle it with olive oil and lemon juice!
She swears on overnight oats with Greek yogurt, honey, and a sprinkle of nuts every hectic morning. “Your morning breakfast is a Mediterranean twist ready when you wake up.”
Maintaining Versatility
Elise stresses the need of adaptation even while she enjoys her routine. “I’ll choose Mediterranean-friendly store-bought options like pre-grilled chicken or a quick tabbouleh salad if I’m short on time to cook one week.”
Anyone can introduce a sense of the Mediterranean to their hectic life with these ideas. “It’s not about perfect, it’s about consistency and enjoying the process,” Elise says.
