For centuries, the sunny shores of the Mediterranean Sea have hosted some of the world’s healthiest and happiest people. Thanks to a diet rich in vegetables and whole grains and limited in unhealthy fats and meats, the Mediterranean diet allows its practitioners to eat delicious food for every meal while getting more nutrients and less junk. So take a look through the pages that follow for all the tips, tricks and time-tested recipes you need to take advantage of the Mediterranean lifestyle. You may not be able to travel, but you can still indulge.