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
SPICED PUMPKIN BALLS
I came up with this simple recipe trying to capture the essence of pumpkin roll without all the work…
CRANBERRY, OATMEAL AND ANISE DROP COOKIES
This recipe has some of my favorite ingredients…
CHOCOLATE CHUNK BANANA BREAD
I ate most of the loaf myself, drawn in by the decadence of the chocolate…
LEMON BLUEBERRY SCONES
They aren't exactly like traditional scone since lacking all the unhealthy fat but are fabulous nonetheless…
BEST GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
These vegan plant-based cookies are the closest thing to traditional Nestle Toll House cookies that I have ever made…
CANDY BAR STUFFED DATES
Sweet snackers can rejoice because these treats are delicious, full of nutrients, and kid-approved…
CHOCOLATE DONUTS
They do not have the texture of fried donuts of course but OMG they are so delicious…