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
FROZEN PASTA
I finally got wise and froze a bunch of cooked pasta ahead of time for when I am pressed for time…
DELICIOUS 30 MINUTE PAD THAI
You will want to make this tasty dish if you enjoy Asian noodles and it definitely beats take-out…
AMERICAN GOULASH
This recipe tasted far better than what we remembered from our childhood…
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
easy and was perfect for using up the large number of tomatoes from my garden…
ALOO GOBI (INDIAN POTATOES AND CAULIFLOWER)
Indian food uses so many fabulous spices that are good for your health and taste amazing…
NO DRUGS REQUIRED PIZZA ROLLS
These portable pizza rolls are awesome and will stimulate your dopamine receptors in a natural way…
CHILI CHEESE FRIES
I was shocked when my husband said that this was one of his favorite meals…
CHILES RELLENOS: STUFFED MEXICAN PEPPERS
This recipe is proof that food can be healthy and delicious…
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE
I liked this recipe because the cheese sauce is not heavy…
MUY BUENO MEXICAN POTATO CASSEROLE
I don't think I have ever met a Mexican dish that I did not thoroughly enjoy…
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH BLACK-EYED PEAS
My husband surprised me by coming up with this recipe…