For a wholefood plant-based lifestyle
I’m sure you’ve been asked this question – “how do you get enough protein eating just plants?” Whole food plant-based eating opens up a world of culinary possibilities for exciting and creative combinations of plant-foods in various dishes both traditional and unique! So why is this the question du jour […]
“GUIDE TO WHOLEFOOD PLANT-BASED NUTRITION” DOWNLOAD PDF If you are new to the whole food plant-based lifestyle, and keen to explore more about the health benefits of changing diet to assist you to manage your chronic condition, you will value this short guide from US-based Dr T. Colin Campbell, who is […]
Thank you Jeff Novick for your sensible healthy eating placemat (2013). If you don’t already know Jeff his website has tons of sensible information and will help you revitalise your eating regime. 1) Plant-Centred- focus your plate and your diet around minimally processed plant foods (fruits, vegetables, starchy vegetables, roots/tubers, […]
There are many reasons to move to a whole food plant-based lifestyle – your health, ethics, the planet, athletic performance! Whatever your motivation, you are in good company as more and more people choose to stay right away from animal-based foods and live a plant-based lifestyle. A great place to […]
We are all conditioned to think you start every single savoury dish by frying something in oil, so it’s a revelation when you realise you can sautee in water. I like to make my soup base with diced onion, carrot and celery. I heat up the pan then add a […]
It felt like I was chopping and prepping for hours today so I made a quick list of the ingredients and actually felt even healthier for cramming so many great veggies.
Salads are the main dish not a side dish. Just make a substantial dressing using a plant-protein such as nuts, seeds, avocados and other healthy fats.
Plant-based living is about rejuvenation! Take a look in the fridge and be motivated to prepare some greens and beans.
Always have a container of rice in the fridge ready to use for salads, or sides or to blend with beans and greens.
Chickpeas are so versatile, whether you buy them canned or soak them from bulk-buying. This is
If you haven’t heard of Attila Hildmann, check out his site and his recipe books are easily available. He cooks with a lot of olive oil but you can leave that out and saute in water for the health benefits of wholefood plant-based cooking.
What’s in your Gentle Kitchen pantry?