The Mediterranean Pantry Passport 
A guide to some favorite pantry items to have on hand for the Mindful Mediterranean program. Check the notes where I'll tell you more about the products.
Yuka (my favorite app for making healthy food choices), rates this tuna very highly. It's great!
In the old days, before the Mindful Mediterranean program, I would have artichokes once a year on New Years Eve. That always involved a lot of butter (still love doing that). But, I eat these almost every day in omelets, salads, and whole-grain pilaf...
This is my base cooking and dressing olive oil. The price varies, depending on what's going on in the world, but it's always a good deal and great quality.
Most cooking sprays are rated fairly well and have 0 calories (if used properly). Canola is my go-to, but there olive oil, avocado oil, and other options.
Maldon sea salt is my every day finishing salt. It is always on my table and a simple crunch and sprinkle makes everything taste better.
I'm not married to this brand, but steamed shell-on edamame with a little salt or some fun spices is one of my favorite shacks. I always have a bag in my freezer.
It's always easy to throw a salad together or add some protein to a soup if you have chicken tenders on hand. These are very highly rated on Yuka. They are not put off by the added water and salt. It's added to help them freeze well and doesn't make ...
I like to keep some fish in my freezer. While I usually shop at Coastal Seafoods (our local fish monger), I have had very good luck with a variety of brands at Costco. Just be sure you don't accidentally pick up fish with breading or a marinade.
Egglife wraps are so good. They work beautifully as a wrap, but I also heat them up and serve them like a dinner roll with soup or a snack in the afternoon.
These are a find! I use these every day for our Eggwhite morning omelets. They are very economical and great quality. (They don't whip)
MinnTofu makes my favorite xtra-firm tofu. I use it in stir-fries, omelets, and marinated in miso and roasted as a snack.
In general, Costco does a wonderful job with organic berries. It pays to sort though the bins and find the best ones. I rinse them, dry them, and store them in vegetable containers.
The brand varies, but Costco usually has organic blueberries. They are flavorful and well-priced compared to regular grocery stores.