Slide show: The Mediterranean diet
Fresh veggies, olives, pita and dip, clementines and iced tea
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Fresh fruits and vegetables are the heart of the Mediterranean way of eating. Here's an easy lunch of hummus and baba ghanoush (eggplant dip), with pita and sliced vegetables for dipping. Olives round out the plate, and clementines add a sweet finish.

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