Hi, Jeannette. Store bought mayo (which is highly processed) is generally not recommended if you are strictly following the Mediterranean diet. Although, it may have a place if homemade with quality ingredients and consumed in moderation.

Hi, Angie! I’m Summer and I work here at The Mediterranean Dish. Congrats on wanting to experience a healthier life. To answer your question about how to start I would begin by giving yourself permission to experiment. Look at exploring the recipes on this site as discovering more about what you love and don’t love. I’m not sure how you feel about chicken but we have a Greek Sheet Pan chicken recipe on this site that is loved by a lot of people. I would start there then pick one recipe a week until you build a healthy eating catalog catered just to you! We also have an email list you could sign up for. We send emails 3 times per week with new recipes we think readers might like to try. Good luck! We are here to help!