Prairie Fare: Eating healthy, Mediterranean style

Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

“I am probably adding five years onto my life eating this Mediterranean food,” my husband remarked.He was enjoying a bowl of tomato basil soup. It looked and smelled delicious.I chuckled as I took a bite of my equally healthful salad. It featured mixed greens, feta cheese, toasted walnuts and sliced red grapes with a light vinaigrette dressing. We usually sample each other’s...

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