I'm a dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet. Here are my 10 favorite snacks and pantry staples to get on Amazon.
I've worked as a dietitian for over 20 years, but I don't love to cook.
Beyond traditional grocery stores, I buy a lot of my Mediterranean-diet staples on Amazon.
Ordering online makes it easy to stay stocked up on tinned fish, marinated olives, and pistachios.
I'm a dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet, which means I eat a lot of veggies, beans, fish, and healthy oils.
Most of my groceries come from either my local grocery store, Costco, or an occasional visit to a farmers market. But the rest pretty much all come from Amazon.
The online behemoth is known for its wide range of products and services, but it has some great groceries tucked away within its extensive online marketplace. I can also "subscribe and save" for most of these items, so they auto-ship on a predetermined schedule, and I get a little discount.
Here are some staple groceries I order on Amazon for easy snacks and meals when following the Mediterranean diet.
I always have pistachios in my cupboards.
Pistachios are a staple snack because the nut is a complete source of plant-based protein — meaning it contains all the essential amino acids our body needs. Plus, they provide healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants.
They can be enjoyed on their own, sprinkled on salads for added crunch, or blended into dips.
Pistachios pretty much embody the Mediterranean tradition of incorporating wholesome, flavorful ingredients into daily meals.
The Sahale Snacks mixes are also a go-to in my house.
The Sahale Snacks pomegranate-vanilla cashew mix is a staple snack. It's an easy choice for a midday nosh when I'm trying to eat more nuts, a Mediterranean-diet staple.
The mix is made with quality ingredients, including roasted cashews, and the Madagascar vanilla adds an amazing flavor.
Primal Kitchen makes my favorite mayonnaise.
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes good fats, and avocados are one of my favorite sources.
So I love that Primal Kitchen's mayonnaise is made with avocado oil.
Even better, the condiment has minimal ingredients and no added sugar, artificial flavors, corn syrup, or canola oil.
Sprouted buckwheat is a great crunchy topping.
Buckwheat is one of my favorite whole grains. Like pistachios, it's a complete plant-based protein source. It's also packed with antioxidants and surprisingly filling.
Lil Bucks' organic, grain-free sprouted buckwheat offers a satisfying crunch on top of yogurt, salads, and more.
Unlike many granolas, it has no added sugar and offers an impressive boost of fiber.
Tinned fish has been all the rage lately.
Tinned fish is having a moment, and rightfully so. It's a convenient way to eat fish, which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein.
I frequently make dishes with fresh fish, but it's nice having quality tinned fish on hand when I don't feel like cooking.
The Fishwife variety pack offers unique flavors, such as sardines with preserved lemon, that make my quickest Mediterranean-diet meals feel more elevated.
Beans are a daily staple in my diet.
Beans are another great plant-based Mediterranean-diet staple. I typically buy dried beans and cook them myself, but it's nice to have some premade options on hand for quick meals.
The Good Bean's heat-and-eat pouches come with four packs of precooked beans in a variety of flavors.
Adding protein to my day is as easy as pressing a few buttons on my microwave.
Marinated artichoke hearts are a satisfying snack.
Poshi makes some great shelf-stable, marinated artichokes in portion-controlled packs. I love that they're preservative-free, fully cooked, and only 15 calories a serving.
At home, I'll add the basil-and-thyme artichokes to dishes that need a flavor boost. When I'm traveling, I like to bring a bag so I can access some veggies on the go.
The variety pack from O'Live 2 Snack is so fun.
Olives are a good source of healthy fats, and the variety pack from O'Live 2 Snack makes it easy to grab some on the go.
Each pack of pitted olives comes in a convenient 1-ounce serving and six different flavors — lemon and thyme is my favorite.
It's an easy snack to toss in my purse. When I'm in a pinch, I'll also add them to some recipes.
I love the Salmon Allrounder seasoning blend from Just Spices.
The Mediterranean encourages herbs and spices over sodium-heavy seasonings.
Just Spices makes a great salmon-seasoning blend that I use on more than just fish. It's great sprinkled on shrimp, scallops, and other seafood dishes.
With ingredients like dill and fennel, the blend lets adds a lot of flavor to meals in just one product.
I eat prunes almost every day.
I have a family history of osteoporosis, so I try to eat prunes every day — the dried fruit has been shown to help support bone health if eaten consistently. As a source of insoluble and soluble fiber, they're also gut-friendly.
The individually wrapped prunes from Sunsweet Ones have no added sugar. I buy the value pack on Amazon, and since they're individually wrapped, the prunes stay fresher longer.
They're a great snack option to keep in my purse, too, since they're shelf-stable.
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