Dr. Steven Masley lives a pretty good life. He lives half the year in St. Petersburg, and then spends the rest of his time cruising the Mediterranean in his sailboat. He sails from port to port exploring the local outdoor markets, shopping for the freshest ingredients, and asking the experts -- the fishmongers and produce vendors -- about family recipes and the best ways to prepare the seafood, lean meat, vegetable or bean dishes. He compiled his research into his new book, The Mediterranean Method: Your Complete Plan to Harness the Power of the Healthiest Diet on the Planet.

Dr. Masley shared his recipes for White Fish Ceviche with Avocado, Mango, and Tomato; and for Pears Poached with Wine and Cinnamon. You can find them on our website, thezestpodcast.com.

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