These items from Whole Foods will help you create delicious and healthy plant based meals throughout the week.
1. Arugula (make sure to grab seasonal veggies too)
2. Mushrooms
3. Tofu
4. Non dairy milk
5. Dairy-free yogurt
6. Dairy free cheese
7. Frozen fruit
8. Brown rice pasta
9. Marinara sauce
10.Rice and lentils
11. Beans
12. Plantain chips
13. Kamocha
14. Hu Dark Chocolate
15. Simple mill cookies
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Berries (particularly blueberries) and other selected whole foods contain polyphenols. But what are polyphenols and how does it affect our health? Allow me to geek out on food chemistry for a second. Polyphenols are micronutrients that we get through certain plant-based foods. They’re packed with antioxidants and provide potential health benefits like improving…
Granola is a nutritious and filling cereal made of oats, seeds, and nuts and sweetened with maple syrup, honey or coconut palm sugar. However, some store bought varieties can be packed with processed sugar and industry oils which can be harmful to your health. When buying granola be sure to read labels, choosing brands with whole ingredients…
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Nutrition advice can be overwhelming and confusing especially when it comes to implementing new dietary changes. A trendy (and controversial) topic these days is plant-based nutrition. Should you or should you not remove animal protein from your diet and replace it with plants? But before you decide if plant-based nutrition is right for you, I…
Homemade salad dressings are easy to make at home. It’s also cost effective but more importantly it allows you to control the quality of the ingredients that go into the salad dressing unlike store bought options which can be loaded with industry oils, added color and sugar plus other additives that can be harmful to…
Yuca is another delicious root veggie you can add to your meals for variety and extra nutrients! It can be boiled, fried and baked and enjoyed as a side dish or snack. Yuca con Mojo (or Yuca with Garlic Sauce) is a popular Latin dish that pairs boiled yuca with the bright flavors of citrus…
Traditional Shepard's Pie is made with minced meat and dairy. However, this version of Sweet Potato Shepard's Pie uses a wide variety of vegetables like lentils, mushrooms, and peppers making it a healthy plant-based alternative plus I added Latin flavors for an extra kick.
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A plant-based diet consists of food that is whole, unprocessed, and sourced from plants. Adding just a few plant-based meals to your menu every week can be great for your health. The benefits of implementing a more plant-based diet are backed by some impressive science. Eating more fruits and veggies is linked with heart health,…