Whole food, plant-based recipes
A “whole food, plant-based” way of eating involves focusing your diet on plant foods i.e. vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts and seeds. Foods are eaten close to their natural state so are either not processed or are minimally processed thereby avoiding highly processed foods. My version of these recipes excludes oil with the rare exception of a “transitional” recipe since there are some diseases where it is likely best to avoid oil and there are pros/cons to each of the multiple oils on the market. I eat a whole food, plant-based vegan diet so my recipes do not include animal products. Regardless of the dietary pattern you choose to follow, adding more plant-based foods and avoiding highly processed foods is a good idea based on the science. Making a change, especially from the standard American diet, is not easy yet is worthwhile and does not require perfection. Small steps towards a healthier way of eating is better than no steps at all. Your taste buds and food preferences will change as your body is exposed to healthier food. I promise that you will find some amazingly delicious recipes here. Always discuss any major dietary changes with your medical provider. You can find a list of various plant-focused dietary patterns towards the bottom of this page and my “Services” page, each with links so you can learn more about them.
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Examples of Dietary Patterns Which Focus on Plant-Based Foods
Baltic/Nordic
DASH
Esselstyn
Flexitarian
Greger
Health-Conscious American Omnivorous
Healthy Vegan
Healthy Vegetarian
Macrobiotic
McDougall
Mediterranean
Nutritarian
Ornish
PCRM (Physician’s Committee For Responsible Medicine)
Pescatarian
Plant-Based Paleo
Portfolio
Vegan Keto
Whole Food, Plant-Based
THUMBPRINT COOKIES (gluten-free)
My children often request thumbprint cookies for Christmas and other family celebrations…
AMARETTO CHERRY CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SCONES
This recipe is described as "addictive and decadent" so beware…
One-Pot Chili Mac
I had no intention of posting this but it is so delicious I just had to…
LAVASH CRACKERS
I often have trouble finding crackers made without oil so decided to make my own…
CHOCOLATE BANANA BROWNIES
My husband said they seemed more like chocolate banana bread, not really like brownies, but he still thought they were delicious…
AWESOME BUFFALO POTATO SKINS
These delicious potatoes will make a great snack or a satisfying meal…
EASY CHANA MASALA (Indian Chickpeas)
If you love Indian food and are looking for an easy and delicious recipe…
LENTIL TAHINI PASTA
I loved the flavors, textures, and the fact that it was high in protein…
EASY CASHEW CHICKPEAS AND NOODLES
This was so delicious that I could not wait to have leftovers for breakfast…
CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS
These are easy and taste great. You can easily customize them…
YUMMY FLAKY APPLE TURNOVERS
They are so delicious you won't notice they are much lower in calories than most turnover recipes…