Nutrition

An assortment of healthy foods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish like salmon, avocado, and olive oil on a wooden surface. Ideal for nutritious plant-based recipes.

What is a low-fat, Whole Foods, plant-based diet?

This eating plan includes lots of plant foods in their whole, unprocessed form, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and small amounts of healthy fats. It does not include animal products, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs. It also does not include processed foods or sweets. Best of all, a plant-based diet can be a tasty and enjoyable way to eat!

What are the health benefits of a plant-based diet?

Lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar
Reversal or prevention of heart disease
Longer life
Healthier weight
Lower risk of cancer and diabetes
May slow the progression of certain types of cancer
Improved symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Fewer medications
Lower food costs
Good for the environment

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Favorite Recipes

Delicious Black Chana vegetable stew garnished with fresh parsley, beautifully presented on a dark tablecloth beside elegant silver cutlery and vibrant pink tulips.

Chana Masala or Black Chana Salad

Vegetarian tasty spicy chili chick pea pumpkin wild rice soup pozole stew bowl on a wooden background.

Chickpea Soup

Strawberry almond bars topped with whole strawberries, garnished with almond flakes, and a touch of cinnamon.

Cinnamon Apple Berry Oatmeal Cake

Red lentils dahl bowl with fresh lime and coriander leaves, wooden board.

Coconut Red Lentil Dal

Homemade cowboy caviar traditional mexican vegetable salad and nachos in a bowl on the table

Cowboy Caviar

Vegetable and cheese cream soup with broccoli and croutons over wooden background with copy space - homemade healthy organic vegetarian vegan diet fresh food meal dish soup lunch

Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Korma curry inside Karahi Indian Serving Dishes. North Indian food

Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma

Close-up image of a ladle in a crockpot filled with vegetable soup featuring broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, potatoes, and noodles in a savory broth.

Crockpot Soup

Cup of ginger root tea with lemon, honey and mint on a wooden background

Immune Boosting Lemon Ginger Tea

Traditional homemade lentil soup with vegetables

Instant Pot Potato & Lentil Soup

A close-up of a bowl of mushroom and wild rice soup.

Mushrooms and Wild Rice Soup

Portobello mushroom vegan fajitas. Top view on a dark background. Healthy eating, plant-based meat substitute concept.

Portobello Fajitas

Healthy quinoa black bean salad with mango and avocado. Perfect for spring, summer, fall or winter. Gray stone background.

Quinoa Corn Edamame Salad

Close-up of a delicious slice of vegan lasagna on a plate, garnished with vibrant fresh spinach leaves. Whole tomatoes and extra spinach in the background enhance the appeal.

Saucy Vegan Lasagna

Image of cooked spaghetti squash with shredded flesh and visible seeds on a wooden table, accompanied by a fork. Ideal for healthy recipes and delicious plant-based dishes.

Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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