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
EGGY TOFU SCRAMBLE
This recipe is delicious. Black salt does not make the tofu taste just like eggs but there is a distinctive flavor reminiscent of eggs…
HEALTHY SALAD CROUTONS
We have incorporated more salads into our diet so to add variety I made croutons…
FRENCH ONION SOUP
This soup is incroyable (incredible)!! It takes a bit of time to caramelize the onions but consider it your arm workout for the day…
CHILI CHEESE FRIES
I was shocked when my husband said that this was one of his favorite meals…
HEALTHY "HAMBURGER" BUNS
After being frustrated at the lack of healthy hamburger buns at local grocery stores, I decided to try making my own…
EASY STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING
I had a quart of strawberries to use up and this dressing sounded so good…
SHAVED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH LEMON AND NUTS
I enjoy salads no matter what time of year…
CHILES RELLENOS: STUFFED MEXICAN PEPPERS
This recipe is proof that food can be healthy and delicious…
HOMEMADE POTATO GNOCCHI (DUMPLINGS)
I don't know why but I have been wanting to make my own gnocchi…
MEXICAN HUMMUS WITH CILANTRO-LIME-GARLIC CASHEW SAUCE
These created a fabulous dip for my baked tortilla chips…
CHOCOLATE COVERED GRAPES
I will never forget the dopamine-surging flavor-rush when I ate my first chocolate covered grape …