Avocado panzanella from above, on a rectangle plate with a fork and spoon to the side

Avocado panzanella

Whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time.

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The Mediterranean diet is well-known as one of the healthiest in the world. This way of eating focuses on whole unprocessed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, minimal refined carbs, less meat and more fish.

The benefits are well documented. Following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. It appears to minimise weight gain and helps people stay at a healthy weight. Not to mention, it may lead to a longer live, as it's the diet followed in two out of the five 'blue zones.'

Feel inspired to follow a Mediterranean diet? Check out our recipes below made with ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, nuts, fresh fruit, oily fish, wholegrains, seafood and leafy veg.

Visit our ‘All you need to know about diets’ page for recipes and more expert advice on weight loss, including low-GI and the Mediterranean diet’

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