After a grueling year of high-pressure deadlines and sleepless nights, Averin Myles was ready for change—not just in diet, but in lifestyle. Her doctor suggested stress management techniques, but it was her own research into the Mediterranean diet that caught her attention.
Rooted in whole foods, good fats, and balance, it offered something more holistic than just another restrictive eating plan.
What Averin loved most was how intuitive it felt. Meals centered around vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and healthy oils like olive oil. “I wasn’t counting calories or macros—I was enjoying food again,” she said. This sense of enjoyment was exactly what she needed to combat burnout and anxiety.
She started simple: tomato-cucumber salads with chickpeas and feta, roasted eggplant with tahini, and grilled salmon with lemon and herbs. She made time for slow breakfasts, often whole-grain toast with avocado and fresh fruit, giving her morning a peaceful start. But the diet was only part of the transformation.
What truly surprised her was how the act of preparing these meals—chopping, sautéing, plating—became a calming ritual. “I didn’t realize cooking could be meditative,” Averin shared. “It helped me slow down, breathe, and focus on something positive.”
Over a few weeks, she noticed improved sleep, better mood regulation, and less afternoon fatigue. The Mediterranean approach wasn’t just feeding her body—it was easing her mind.
Today, Averin continues to follow the diet, not as a temporary fix, but as a long-term lifestyle that aligns with her desire for health and calm. “It’s not a diet,” she said. “It’s the way I take care of myself.”
