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 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
CHOCOLATE CHUNK BANANA BREAD
I ate most of the loaf myself, drawn in by the decadence of the chocolate…
WHOLE WHEAT FIG AND WALNUT BREAD-NO KNEAD
I came across this recipe on Facebook and jumped up immediately to make it…
BANANA CORN FRITTERS
When you first start eating a fritter the sweetness from the banana draws you in…
MAPLE DATE CORNBREAD MUFFINS
I made these muffins to serve with soup, never expecting them to be so amazing…
EASY 5-INGREDIENT WHOLE WHEAT BEER BREAD
My husband likes anything that has to do with beer so I knew he would love this bread…
WHOLE WHEAT HERB-LICIOUS BREADSTICKS
Sneak some nutrients into your family using white whole wheat flour to make these delicious breadsticks…
EASY DINNER ROLLS
I found this very simple roll recipe and used the rolls to make sandwiches…
WHOLE WHEAT OIL-FREE PITA BREAD
These pitas are not only delicious, they are easy to make and adorably puffy…
AVOCADO SPINACH WRAPS (FLATBREADS)
You must make these soft, delicious flatbreads as soon as possible…
QUICK CIABATTA
To make this easy version of ciabatta, you need a free standing mixer with attachments or you need really strong arms. My husband thought I bought it from a bakery!