Suzy Karadsheh grew up eating home-cooked Mediterranean food and now cooks it for her family with simple ingredients like beans, whole grains, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Suzy Karadsheh/Caitlin BenselThe Mediterranean diet including a variety of cuisines that emphasize flavorful, unprocessed foods.A woman who grew up in Egypt said she cooks healthy meals for her family with simple ingredients.Make tasty Mediterranean food with basic flavor enhancers like cumin, citrus, turmeric, and garlic.