The "Mediterranean" meal plan

A Mediterranean-style diet can improve heart and brain health, lowering the risk of diabetes and certain cancers. It's one of the healthiest ways you can eat and lose weight.

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We make it easy to put the Mediterranean diet into practice

Our 6-week Mediterranean meal plan includes delicious recipes featuring fish, nuts, legumes and unlimited vegetables and fruits. It promotes heart health, and provides an opportunity to eat more plant foods without totally giving up meat.

  • Rich in plant foods
  • Healthy fats your heart loves
  • Many meatless meals
  • More fish and beans
  • Plenty of meal prep tips
  • Weekly grocery lists
  • Nutritionally balanced
  • Calorie-controlled for healthy weight loss
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A meal plan that’s good for your heart health

Our Mediterranean meal plan is packed with delicious and easy recipes that help you eat well, lose weight, and improve your health... without needing to move to Southern Europe!

The benefits go beyond weight loss

Elaine lost 100 lbs with the Mayo Clinic Diet and got her pre-diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol under control.

Focus on food, not counting calories

The Mediterranean meal plan incorporates all the staple ingredients of the Mediterranean diet that are associated with good health and weight loss. This whole foods-based eating plan encourages consuming unlimited vegetables and fruits, along with whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and limiting red meat and sugar.

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Focus on food, not counting calories

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to count calories?

No, the Mayo Clinic Diet is about making sure you’re getting enough of the foods that are right for you. We are not focused on calorie counting.

Is the meal plan budget-friendly?

Yes, all of our meal plans are meant to be sustained in any lifestyle at any budget. Our Simple meal plan is the most cost-effective, so it is a great place to start if you're on a tight budget.

Is the Mediterranean meal plan suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

The Mediterranean meal plan does include some animal products. However, you always have the ability to swap meals to suit your taste preferences.

Does the Mediterranean meal plan include a grocery list?

Yes, all of the Mayo Clinic Diet meal plans come with a weekly grocery list that you can customize to cater for your family and needs.

I have food intolerances or allergies, is the Mediterranean meal plan suitable?

If you don’t like or can’t eat a particular meal, you have the ability to swap meals to suit your personal needs.

Are there other meal plan options available besides the Mediterranean meal plan?

Along with the Mediterranean meal plan, the Mayo Clinic Diet offers six different meal plan options to choose from including the Original Mayo Clinic Diet, Simple, Higher Protein, Vegetarian and Healthy Keto. We also offer three gluten-free meal plans. So you can find the eating style that suits your lifestyle and preferences.