"Obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer-all diseases that have been scientifically linked to diet-are at an all-time high. But there's a way that's been successful for millions of people for thousands of years: the Mediterranean diet. In The Complete Mediterranean Diet, top cardiologist Michael Ozner offers the traditional Mediterranean diet-clinically proven to reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and numerous other diseases-with the latest scientific findings in health and nutrition to create a diet that's easy to follow. With 500 delicious recipes, from soups to omelets, from salads to desserts, as well as an abundance of evidence supporting the Mediterranean diet's incredible health benefits, The Complete Mediterranean Diet shows you how and why to change your life for a longer, healthier, happier life. Following a Mediterranean diet can help you: Lower your risk of heart disease and cancer Lose weight steadily and keep it off Maintain or jumpstart an active lifestyle Eat delicious foods that are easy to make "--