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
NO BAKE VANILLA CAKE BITES
If you have a sweet tooth, I think you will like this easy, tasty snack…
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…
MARINATED PEANUT TEMPEH
I was looking to add more protein to my Asian salad and came across this delicious option…
EASY TWO INGREDIENT WAFFLES
A healthy and delicious waffle recipe doesn't get any easier than this…
ALOO GOBI (INDIAN POTATOES AND CAULIFLOWER)
Indian food uses so many fabulous spices that are good for your health and taste amazing…
4- INGREDIENT HOMEMADE CRACKERS
I made these quick and easy crackers to accompany our soup for dinner…
SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE
I have single-handedly eaten a whole head of cabbage since last night. This meal was that good…
QUICK AND DELICIOUS SAUTEED BROCCOLI
I saw this broccoli posted on Facebook and it looked so appetizing I had to immediately make some…
3 INGREDIENT NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
If you need a quick and delicious cookie for peanut butter lovers this is one to try…
NO DRUGS REQUIRED PIZZA ROLLS
These portable pizza rolls are awesome and will stimulate your dopamine receptors in a natural way…
CREAMED SPINACH
My whole family enjoyed this so now I make it for every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner…
I'M POSSIBLE BURGER
No, this does not taste like the Impossible Burger but it is quite delicious in its own right…
"HAMBURGER GRAVY" (SOS)
This version tastes like gravy and I served it over biscuits...it is delicious, healthy, and filling…
