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
SOY CURL FAJITAS
Since my husband loves soy curls and Tex-Mex food I knew he would be thrilled to come home to this meal…
TERIYAKI SOY CURLS WITH PINEAPPLE AND BELL PEPPER
My husband described this recipe as “really good” and since he is not vegan, I considered this high praise…
VEGAN ITALIAN “SAUSAGES”
If you enjoy meat but are working to transition to a whole food, plant-based diet, these sausages are definitely worth making…
Cauliflower Falafel Veggie Burgers
When I initially changed to a whole food, plant-based diet years ago I went on a quest to make a variety of veggie burgers. This was my first experiment and it was a tasty success…
“CHIKEN” BURGERS
The potatoes and rice gave this burger a nice slightly crispy exterior and the inside was not mushy like some veggie burgers can be…
VEGAN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
On a rainy morning a few years ago my vegan daughter and I decided to make breakfast together…
CAULIFLOWER TACO “MEAT”
This recipe is a game changer if you are seeking a delicious alternative to meat in a taco or on nachos…