The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

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Pg 36 - Superfood Omelet, Two Ways

Curcumin boosts DHA in the brain: Implications for the prevention of anxiety disorders

Pg 38 - Avocado Toasts

The Odyssey of Bioactive Compounds in Avocado (Persea americana) and Their Health Benefit

Pg 39 - Green Spinach and Salmon Crepes

The Small Intestine Converts Dietary Fructose into Glucose and Organic Acid

Pg 40 - Greek Breakfast Power Bowl

Intermittent metabolic switching, neuroplasticity and brain health

Long chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids exert opposing effects on viability and function of GLP-1-producing cells: Mechanisms of lipotoxicity

Pg 43 - Turkish Egg Bowl

Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids

Pg 47 - Spanish Scramble

A1 beta-casein milk protein and other environmental pre-disposing factors for type 1 diabetes

Dietary Cows’ Milk Protein A1 Beta-Casein Increases the Incidence of T1D in NOD Mice

Pg 48 - Shakshuka

Metabolic characteristics of keto-adapted ultra-endurance runners

Pg 51 - Salmon Roe Egg Crush

High-Dose DHA Has More Profound Effects on LDL-Related Features Than High-Dose EPA: The ComparED Study

Fish oil – how does it reduce plasma triglycerides?

Higher omega-3 index is associated with increased insulin sensitivity and more favourable metabolic profile in middle-aged overweight men

DHA at nutritional doses restores insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle by preventing lipotoxicity and inflammation

Docosahexaenoic Acid and Cognition throughout the Lifespan

Pg 52 - Sausage Avo Egg Stack

Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw

Selenoproteins: Molecular Pathways and Physiological Role

Pg 53 - Herb Cheese Fritters

Effect of different cooking methods on vegetable oxalate content

Pg 56 - Granola Bars

Mitochondrial SIRT3 Mediates Adaptive Responses of Neurons to Exercise, and Metabolic and Excitatory Challenge

SIRT3 mediates hippocampal synaptic adaptations to intermittent fasting and ameliorates deficits in APP mutant mice

SIRT3 Haploinsufficiency Aggravates Loss of GABAergic Interneurons and Neuronal Network Hyperexcitability in an Alzheimer’s Disease Model

Pg 64 - Strawberry Collagen Smoothie

Fermentation of animal components in strict carnivores: a comparative study with cheetah fecal inoculum

Pg 71 - Tarmasalata

Role of phosphatidylcholine-DHA in preventing APOE4-associated Alzheimer’s disease

Pg 72 - Fennel Tzatziki

Saturated Fats and Health: A Reassessment and Proposal for Food-Based Recommendations: JACC State-of-the-Art Review

Pg 73 - Mackerel Paradox Balls

Could cheese be the missing piece in the French paradox puzzle?

Intermittent metabolic switching, neuroplasticity and brain health

Pg 74 - Hummus

Ketogenic diet as a metabolic treatment for mental illness

The ketogenic diet and remission of psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia: Two case studies

Pg 77 - Goat Cheese and Hazelnut Dip

Effect of the menstrual cycle on serum diamine oxidase levels in healthy women

Pg 82 - Taverna-Style Greek Salad

Effects of a low carbohydrate diet on energy expenditure during weight loss maintenance: randomized trial

Pg 85 - Shrimp Cocktail Salad

A Standard Lipid Panel Is Insufficient for the Care of a Patient on a High-Fat, Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet

Pg 89 - Tabbouleh

Acetyl-l-carnitine deficiency in patients with major depressive disorder

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Supplementation and the Treatment of Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pg 90 - Steak Salad Bowl

Energy contributions of volatile fatty acids from the gastrointestinal tract in various species

Pg 92 - Cod Liver and Egg Salad

Ketone supplementation decreases tumor cell viability and prolongs survival of mice with metastatic cancer

Pg 98 - Avocado Soup

Origin and meaning of avocado by Online Etymology Dictionary

Pg 99 - Cauliflower and Blue Cheese Soup

Insulin, ketone bodies, and mitochondrial energy transduction

Diet modulates brain network stability, a biomarker for brain aging, in young adults

Pg 104 - Greek Spanakorizo

Allicin purified from fresh garlic cloves induces apoptosis in colon cancer cells via Nrf2

Porphyromonas gingivalis in Alzheimer’s disease brains: Evidence for disease causation and treatment with small-molecule inhibitors

Pg 107 - Five Superfood Salmon Bowl

Alzheimer's-associated Abeta oligomers show altered structure, immunoreactivity and synaptotoxicity with low doses of oleocanthal

Inhibition of tau fibrillization by oleocanthal via reaction with the amino groups of tau

Oleuropein and derivatives from olives as Tau aggregation inhibitors

Potential role of olive oil phenolic compounds in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases

Pg 108 - Turkey Meatballs

SIRT3 mediates hippocampal synaptic adaptations to intermittent fasting and ameliorates deficits in APP mutant mice

Pg 109 - Sardines Patties

APOE4 leads to blood–brain barrier dysfunction predicting cognitive decline

Apolipoprotein E controls cerebrovascular integrity via cyclophilin A

Inhibitory effect of quercetin on matrix metalloproteinase 9 activity molecular mechanism and structure-activity relationship of the flavonoid-enzyme interaction

Pg 112 - A2 Power Bowl

Systematic Review of the Gastrointestinal Effects of A1 Compared with A2 β-Casein

Pg 114 - Moroccan Power Bowl

Efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid for reducing fat mass: a meta-analysis in humans

Implications of Palmitoleic Acid (Palmitoleate) On Glucose Homeostasis, Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

Effects of a dairy product (pecorino cheese) naturally rich in cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid on lipid, inflammatory and haemorheological variables: a dietary intervention study

Pg 119 - Mackerel Lunch Bowl

Multi-omic analysis in transgenic mice implicatesomega-6/omega-3 fatty acid imbalance as a riskfactor for chronic disease

Pg 121 - Salmon Poke

Molecular Choreography of Acute Exercise

Pg 126 - Eggplant Manicotti

Effects of a dairy product (pecorino cheese) naturally rich in cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid on lipid, inflammatory and haemorheological variables: a dietary intervention study

Pg 127 - Tricolore Pasta Bowl

Antioxidant capacity and fatty acids characterization of heat treated cow and buffalo milk

Pg 130 - Shrimp Scampi

Efficacy of dietary odd-chain saturated fatty acid pentadecanoic acid parallels broad associated health benefits in humans: could it be essential?

Hypothesis: lipoprotein(a) is a surrogate for ascorbate

Pg 133 - Pancetta-Wrapped Sea Bass

Excessive intimal hyperplasia in human coronary arteries before intimal lipid depositions is the initiation of coronary atherosclerosis and constitutes a therapeutic target

Ep83 – Professor Subbotin: LDL Cholesterol Invades Your Arteries – Bad Science or What?

Pg 134 - Spicy Cod and Veg Sheet Pan

Evidence for the unique function of docosahexaenoic acid during the evolution of the modern hominid brain

Pg 139 - Chili-Lime Mackerel

An increasingly complex view of intestinal motility

Capsaicin alleviates abnormal intestinal motility through regulation of enteric motor neurons and MLCK activity: Relevance to intestinal motility disorders

Pg 141 - Cilantro-Lime Sea Bass

Cruciferous vegetables: dietary phytochemicals for cancer prevention

Pg 142- Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

The potential health benefits of taurine in cardiovascular disease

Protective effect of dietary monounsaturated fat on arteriosclerosis: beyond cholesterol

Effect of garlic on cardiovascular disorders: a review

Pg 144 - Seafood Cauli-Paella

Omega-3 fatty acids protects against chronic sleep-deprivation induced memory impairment

Pg 146 - Mushroom Risotto

The Association between Mushroom Consumption and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Singapore

Pg 151 - Karl’s Chicken Soulvaki

Advanced Glycation End Products in Foods and a Practical Guide to Their Reduction in the Diet

Analysis and reduction of heterocyclic amines and cholesterol oxidation products in chicken by controlling flavorings and roasting condition

Pg 152 - Sciency Liver Skillet

The metabolic face of migraine — from pathophysiology to treatment

Pg 154 - Fierce Meatballs

Meet Max — SuperMax Wilford, Brain Cancer Fighter and Chief Inspiration Officer of MaxLove Project

Pg 156 - Rumination-Free Steak

Guy Winch: How to turn off work thoughts during your free time

Pg 158 - Lamb Tagine

Efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid for reducing fat mass: a meta-analysis in humans

Pg 160 - Harissa Lamb Livers

Riboflavin lowers homocysteine in individuals homozygous for the MTHFR 677C→T polymorphism

Pg 163 - Crispy Duck

Glycine supplementation extends lifespan of male and female mice

Pg 168 - Green Veg and Mac Smash

Macadamia nut consumption lowers plasma total and LDL cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic men

Macadamia nut consumption modulates favourably risk factors for coronary artery disease in hypercholesterolemic subjects

Pg 169 - Braised Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare Mill: A Review of Its Botany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Contemporary Application, and Toxicology

Inhibitory effect of different fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) samples and their phenolic compounds on formation of advanced glycation products and comparison of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities

Pg 172 - Cauliflower Shawarma

The effect of oral alpha-galactosidase on intestinal gas production and gas-related symptoms

Pg 175 - Nordic Stone Age Bread

Influence of roasting conditions on health-related compounds in different nuts

Pg 177 - Superflax Tortilla

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Activate Ciliary FFAR4 to Control Adipogenesis

Pg 180 - Eggplant and Tahini Dressing

Cardioprotective properties of raw and cooked eggplant (Solanum melongena L)

Exogenous plant MIR168a specifically targets mammalian LDLRAP1: evidence of cross-kingdom regulation by microRNA

Pg 184 - Powerhouse Truffles

A “mitochondrial cascade hypothesis” for sporadic Alzheimer’s disease

Ketotherapeutics for neurodegenerative disease

Reduced Mitochondria Cytochrome Oxidase Activity in Adult Children of Mothers with Alzheimer’s Disease

Oxidative stress and amyloid-beta pathology in normal individuals with a maternal history of Alzheimer's

Pg 186 - Blueberry Panna Cotta

The antioxidant level of Alaska’s wild berries: high, higher and highest

Pg 190 - Almond Pistachio Biscotti

Absorption of Zinc from organic and inorganic sources

Reduction of phytic acid and enhancement of bioavailable micronutrients in food grain

Phytate: impact on environment and human nutrition. A challenge for molecular breeding

Minerals (Zn, Fe, Ca and Mg) and Antinutrient (Phytic Acid) Constituents in Common Bean

Pg 191 - Creamy Nut Butter Chocolate Cups

Assessment of Coumarin Levels in Ground Cinnamon Available in the Czech Retail Market

Pg 193 - Spanish Cream

Glycine ingestion improves subjective sleep quality in human volunteers, correlating with polysomnographic changes

The Sleep-Promoting and Hypothermic Effects of Glycine are Mediated by NMDA Receptors in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

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What Experts Say...

Innovative recipes that sizzle the palate, plus bite-sized dollops of accessible science to explain why this food will help you regain your health!

Nina Teicholz

Science Journalist and best-selling author of "The Big Fat Surprise"

This book is incredible! Finally ... a book that combines accurate science with delicious, whole-food recipes to empower people to take control of their health through diet. Get this book!

CHRIS PALMER, MD.

Harvard psychiatrist and expert on ketogenic diets for mental health

The health advantages of low carb, the tastes of the Mediterranean, and slices of straightforward science – this book serves it all up beautifully!

ADELE HITE, PHD RDN

Expert on nutrition policy and senior writer for DietDoctor

This book is a wonderful combination of the healthy tastes of the Mediterranean and the metabolic benefits of low carb. Plus, top it all off with a description of the science and you get the perfect combination!

BRET SCHER, MD.

Cardiologist, lipidoplogist, and medical director at DietDoctor

Although 'The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook' contains dozens of tasty recipes, it is so much more than a cookbook. It’s truly a roadmap to better health via nourishing whole foods.

FRANZISKA SPRITZLER, RD, CDE

Expert writer for DietDoctor

Low carb can be an incredible tool to make you healthy, or it can be just another fad diet an excuse to eat junk food. In The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, Martina and Co. make it easy (and delicious) to cook and eat in a way that adds to your health instead of takes away from it.

ANTHONY GUSTIN

Author and founder of Perfect Keto

The traditional Mediterranean diet has risen and fallen in popularity over the years, in part due to the lack of clarity on how to follow the diet and research highlighting where the diet may fall short. The New Mediterranean Diet is an incredible resource that addresses both of these concerns. The authors of this book have brought the Mediterranean diet back and made it better with this resource that puts an emphasis on both nutrient content and food sourcing and making the diet easy to understand, follow, and stick to!

CHRIS IRVIN, M.S.

Author and education manager at Perfect Keto

This book delivers the ideal balance between the science and preparation of low carb, Mediterranean based foods. The quick tips and bite sized explanations makes this cookbook suitable for those just starting and those who are veterans of the low carb diet. The pictures alone will make you want to grab your cooking utensils to taste the delights of these recipes. And for those looking to understand a little more about why your diet should contain certain foods, the upfront section of the book is perfect for this. Martina, Nick, Thomas and Rohan have hit it out of the park with this new book!

EMILY MAGUIRE, BSC, MSC.

I can unequivocally recommend the New Mediterranean Keto approach to dietary wellness based on years of direct personal and professional experience with him and his scientifically validated approach.

DR. LANDON PRYOR, MD

A savory cookbook, full of cutting-edge science that empowers those of us who want to cook our way back to health. A must read for anyone looking to infuse gourmet and science on their plate.

NEVADA GRAY PHARMD, R.N.

The Paleo Pharmacist

As a physician, I am excited to use this New Mediterranean Keto approach as a tool for my patients looking for peak physical performance while optimizing their overall health.

DR. BRADFORD GARNER M.D.

Mercy Health System

The New MediKeto Team

Martina Slajerova is a health and food blogger, mobile app creator and best-selling author of ten cookbooks. She holds a degree in economics and worked in auditing but has always been passionate about nutrition, exercise and photography.

Dr. Nicholas Norwitz is a new shining star in nutrition science. This 25-year-old Ivy League Valedictorian obtained his PhD at Oxford University in just two years and is now pursing his MD at Harvard Medical School.

Thomas DeLauer is the founder of a successful corporate performance organization, specializing in combining optimized nutrition protocols and exercise and translating it into the best all-around performance in business and life.

Rohan Kashid was raised in India and has been working as a professional chef in top restaurants and five-star hotels across Asia and Europe for over twenty years.