Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Brain Power Meals for Memory Loss

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A new study published in JAMA International Medicine revealed that the Mediterranean diet can help boost the brain's memory function and improve cardiovascular health.

According to NPR, a Mediterranean diet consists of vegetables, fruits, whole grain, unrefined beans, fish, and is supplemented with olive oil, nuts, and wine. If you plan to follow the Mediterranean pattern of eating, here are diet recipes you can follow at home.

1.) Roasted Root Vegetables with Chermoula

You can use this recipe from Eating Well as a side dish or an appetizer. Mixing chermoula, a Moroccan spice, to vegetables makes a huge difference in aroma and flavor.

2.) Mediterranean Greek Salad

Like most salads, this recipe from All Recipes is easy to create and makes use of only a handful of ingredients. All six ingredients are easy to find and the salad can be made in as little as 10 minutes.

3.) Creamy Mediterranean Panini

Eating healthy doesn't necessarily mean you have to eat boring food. This recipe from Health.com testifies to that. You can have a sandwich that's healthy, colorful, and palatable even if you're following a diet regimen. In this recipe, you can substitute mayo for low-fat Greek yogurt instead.

4.) Mediterranean Skewers with Bloody Mary Vinaigrette

This snack or appetizer is so easy to make and fun to look at. Health.com's recipe list looks a little intimidating due to the number of ingredients it needs, but how hard can skewering some vegetables be? If you've never had Mediterranean food this great before, now's the time to make and have it.

5.) Mediterranean Pizza

No one can say no to pizza! Put a healthier twist to this well-loved dish by following this recipe from Health.com. Two slices of the 12-inch pie is only less than 300 calories - more than enough to satisfy your cravings.

6.) Portobello Mushrooms with Mediterranean Stuffing

Portobello mushrooms are vegetables known for its meaty flavor. If you want to go vegetarian and still follow the Mediterranean diet, this is the way to go. To make this recipe from Health.com vegan-friendly, skip on the cheese.

7.) Grilled Tofu with a Mediterranean Chopped Salad

Tofu is a great meat substitute. Its natural absorbent potentials is grounds for making tofu more flavorful. Eating Well's recipe suggests to drench the tofu in the marinade for maximum flavorful goodness.

8.) Herbed Lamb Chops with Greek Couscous Salad

In this recipe, use lamb loin chops instead of using the fatty lamb shoulder slices. According to Eating Well, you can make the salad a day prior to serving it.