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
ROASTED BROCCOLI AND SPICY TAHINI BY CHEF TOM WALTON
My daughter sent me this picture and recipe stating that is was "easy and so good”…
SWEET (POTATO) MONSTER FOR BREAKFAST
Sweet potatoes make such a healthy and filling breakfast…
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH ROSEMARY
They were good enough to stand on their own as a meal…
GREEK-STYLE BAKED LIMA BEANS
"Gigantes Plaki" is a classic Greek dish made with Gigante (giant) beans…
GARLIC HERB CAULIFLOWER
It's so awesome when you make a recipe and it turns out way better than expected…
ROASTED VEGETABLE SANDWICH
I was literally in awe over the fabulous combination of flavors…
CRANBERRY RELISH
I use dates and am amazed that it is still delicious and sweet enough to counter the tartness of the cranberries…
SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE
I have single-handedly eaten a whole head of cabbage since last night. This meal was that good…
QUICK AND DELICIOUS SAUTEED BROCCOLI
I saw this broccoli posted on Facebook and it looked so appetizing I had to immediately make some…
CREAMED SPINACH
My whole family enjoyed this so now I make it for every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner…
HOMEMADE POTATO GNOCCHI (DUMPLINGS)
I don't know why but I have been wanting to make my own gnocchi…