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
"CHICKEN" FLORENTINE + AN INSPIRATIONAL TESTIMONY
She described the meal as PHENOMENAL (yes, she used all capital letters)…
ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHIKIN AND GREEN BEANS
This recipe has a nice balance of sweet and spicy flavor…
TOFU "BACON" BITS
I surprised my husband with "bacon" bits on his salad and he really loved them…
SAUSAGE TOFU CRUMBLES
You are not going to believe how delicious these crumbles are until you try them for yourself…
MARINATED PEANUT TEMPEH
I was looking to add more protein to my Asian salad and came across this delicious option…
I'M POSSIBLE BURGER
No, this does not taste like the Impossible Burger but it is quite delicious in its own right…
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…
TEMPEH REUBEN SANDWICHES
Shockingly, I have come to really like sandwiches made with tempeh…
CHUNKY PORTABELLA VEGGIE BURGERS
My husband is not vegan but likes a few of the homemade burgers I make including this one made with portabella mushrooms…
CRISPY EGGPLANT “BACON”
This recipe was my first introduction years ago to a delicious replacement for bacon on a “BLT” sandwich…