Mad for Mediterranean: 3 New Cookbooks Packed With Simple and Seasonal Recipes

The Mediterranean diet is a healthy and colorful way of eating.

If you're looking to expand your repertoire of Mediterranean foods, these three new cookbooks will scratch that culinary itch pretty deliciously. Olga Gavrilova/Shutterstock

The Mediterranean diet tends to get a lot of props because it’s such a healthful and colorful way of eating.

Focused on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, it can help lower risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It also pleases seafood lovers because fatty fishes that contain omega-3 fatty acids are often a supporting player in recipes, along with fresh shellfish like shrimp, clams, and scallops.