Whole-food, plant-based recipes
A “whole food, plant based” way of eating involves focusing your diet on vegetables, fruits, beans, and grains. This approach also means that foods are eaten close to their natural state so are not processed or are minimally processed, avoiding highly processed foods. Since oil is considered a highly processed food, these recipes do not include oil with the rare exception of a “transitional” recipe. Vegan means that the recipes do not include animal products so contain no meat, eggs, or dairy. Making a change from the standard American diet to a healthier diet is not easy yet does not require perfection. You do not need to become vegan but you do need to eat more unprocessed plant-based foods. Small steps towards health 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.
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ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND ARTICHOKE GREEK SALAD
My non-vegan husband really enjoyed this salad…
GRILLED ROMAINE LETTUCE HEARTS
WOW! This salad is absolutely delicious made with grilled romaine...
CRANBERRY RELISH
I use dates and am amazed that it is still delicious and sweet enough to counter the tartness of the cranberries…
HEALTHY SALAD CROUTONS
We have incorporated more salads into our diet so to add variety I made croutons…
SHAVED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH LEMON AND NUTS
I enjoy salads no matter what time of year…
SALAD DRESSINGS MY HUSBAND LOVES
It's easy to eat a big salad for dinner when the dressing is awesome…
ASIAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING
This salad is simple and simply delicious…
HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT
I cannot tell you how excited I was to have made my own sauerkraut. It was easier than I thought and very delicious…
BIG MAC SALAD
My husband is not vegan and prefers iceberg lettuce in his salads so he gave this salad a definite thumbs up…
CRANBERRY WALNUT CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH
Seriously! How can a sandwich made with a legume/bean taste so good…