CHICAGO (WLS) -- As many Chicagoans look to be healthy this summer, The Mediterranean Diet is one that keeps people satisfied and guilt-free.
It's inspired by countries from around the Mediterranean Sea like Greece, Southern Italy, France, Spain, Morocco and more.
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Common ingredients under the diet include olive oil, legumes and beans, fruit, and low-fat dairy products like feta cheese and Greek yogurt.
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The Mediterranean Diet leads individuals to a low-fat, high-fiber diet full of vitamins, protein and other elements, while giving you plenty of flavor.
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Nikolaos Kapernaros is the executive chef of Avli on the Park, some of the items he creates on the menu include chickpea and tahini hummus, Greek-style ratatouille and more.