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
DELICIOUS RED KIDNEY BEAN SOUP
Once you understand the basic concept of making your own soup it becomes much easier to throw a quick meal together…
EASY LEMON ROSEMARY WHITE BEAN SOUP
This soup is so delicious! The tahini and lemon flavors knock it out of the ball park…
WISCONSIN VEGAN BEER CHEESE SOUP
You will be astounded at the authentic flavor of this soup…
SPICY COLLARDS AND BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP
Cold, rainy weather calls for a delicious, warm, nourishing soup…
THAI CURRY CHICKPEA NOODLE SOUP
I thoroughly enjoy noodle dishes and this recipe is no exception…
CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN TORTILLA SOUP
When the weather is cold, warm spicy soup sounds so good to me…
MISO LIME SOUP WITH SWEET POTATOES, VEGETABLES, AND NOODLES
Miso soup is one of my family's favorite and is so versatile, healthy, and delicious…
COZY BUTTERNUT, SWEET POTATO AND RED LENTIL STEW
What a welcome meal it was given our recent cold snap...the spices will certainly warm you up inside! It's hearty and delicious…
EASY WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP
A cold weather snap is a good time to make a nourishing, warm soup…
SIMPLE MISO SOUP WITH UDON NOODLES
This soup is absolutely delicious and my children ask for it repeatedly…
PERFECT PEA SOUP
I was tired and cold from traveling so wanted something quick, easy and warm for supper…
ITALIAN ORZO SPINACH SOUP
My daughter and her husband love this soup so have it a couple of times a month…