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
THE AMAZING, VANISHING TOMATO PIE
I realize "tomato pie" sounds boring, but this recipe is anything but…
BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH
A lot of spices are involved but the final result was so worth the effort…
I'M NO CHICKEN, POT PIE
If pot pie is your comfort food, you will want to try this recipe…
MEET-THE-LOAF YOU WANT TO HAVE FOR DINNER
This recipe is so delicious! Some preparation is required but it is well worth it…
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM PASTA
My husband and I like asparagus and this recipe was easy and delicious…
MEXICAN FIESTA BAKED POTATO WITH JALAPENO CHEEZY SAUCE
I enjoy potatoes and Mexican food so why not combine the two?…
SPICY SICILIAN SOUP
I can always count on a soup recipe by "Monkey and Me" to be delicious…
ASIAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING
This salad is simple and simply delicious…
SPICY POTATO SOFT TACOS
My college daughter was distraught when Taco Bell temporarily took their Spicy Potato Soft Taco off their menu…
ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA LEMON PASTA
My daughter made this dish for dinner and found it simple and delicious…
KUNG PAO BRUSSELS SPROUTS
This recipe is easy and delicious. If you don't like brussels sprouts use broccoli or cauliflower instead…