Forget the fads — Growing Bolder’s Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Expert Dr. Susan Mitchell says one diet plan is not only healthy, it can be delicious and easy to follow for a lifetime.

The Mediterranean Diet is getting the thumbs up from health experts, especially when it comes to preventing heart disease. The foods are not only good for the heart and blood pressure, but they can help you lose some weight.

So what’s on the list? Fresh, real foods like olive oil, avocado and vegetables. And it’s easier than you might think to make those items fit into your daily routine.

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