#whole foods plant based diet

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What is some vegan food?

Looking for some delicious and healthy vegan food options this summer? Lucky Store has got you covered! With our wide range of vegan products, you can enjoy all the flavors and nutrients without any animal products.

So, what is some vegan food that you can find at Lucky Store? Let's explore!

First up, we have a variety of plant-based milk, such as almond milk, soy milk, and oat milk. These are perfect for adding to your morning cereal or coffee and can also be used in baking and cooking.

If you're looking for some vegan snacks, Lucky Store has plenty of options. How about some kale chips, roasted chickpeas, or vegan jerky? You can also find a range of vegan dips, including hummus, guacamole, and salsa, which are perfect for dipping veggies or crackers.

For those who love to cook, Lucky Store has a variety of vegan ingredients, such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan. You can use these in place of meat in your favorite recipes, or try some new vegan dishes from our recipe section.

And of course, we can't forget about fresh fruits and veggies! Lucky Store has a great selection of locally grown produce, which is always vegan-friendly. Stock up on summer favorites like watermelon, berries, corn, and tomatoes, and enjoy the taste of the season.

So whether you're a long-time vegan or just looking to add some plant-based options to your diet, Lucky Store has everything you need for a delicious and nutritious summer. Visit us today and take advantage of our summer sales to stock up on your favorite vegan products!

[vegan-nom-noms]

Pumpkin Lentil Curry

[plantbasedmimi3]

Need a yummy tofu recipe? Try this easy tofu & broccoli!

VEGAN TOFU & BROCCOLI STIR FRY

1 block (16 ounces super firm tofu)

1 broccoli crown cut into florets (about 8 ounces)

3 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons light olive oil

¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

¼ cup grade A maple syrup

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Salt and black pepper to taste

[morethansalad]

For my American followers who are not so able or interested in preparing healthy meals for themselves week after week, I would like to share a ready-to-eat meal plan delivery service I recently came across. It's called Whole Harvest.

🌱 their meals are whole food plant based, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and low sodium. A good number are gluten-free. And most are centered around the current season's organic produce.

🌱 the meals are designed & prepared by a trained chef. Many take inspiration from different world cuisines.

🌱 they deliver to Continental US

🌱they offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals as well as salt-free seasonings, salad dressings, and sauces.

🌱 the meals are available by one time orders or subscription

🌱 the meals come prepared in the mail. And they are freezer friendly.

Do note: I have not tried this service. But it appears like it could be helpful and the reviews seem positive (it seems that you might want to order the seasoning blends if you're newer to the lower salt, whole food plant based lifestyle). I don't get anything for sharing about this either. I don't know much about this company. Feel free to share your comments about this service for others to know if you have tried their stuff.

[allthingsorganic2024]

An excerpt from T. Colin Campbell's seminal book, "The China Study"

Chapter 12: How to Eat

"When Tom, my youngest son and collaborator on this book, was 13 years old, our family was in the final stages of a slow shift to becoming vegetarian. One Sunday morning, Tom came home from a sleepover at a close friend's house and told us a memorable story. The night before, Tom was being grilled in a friendly way on his eating habits. The sister of Tom's friend had asked him, rather incredulously, "you don't eat meat?". He had never justified his eating habits; he had just gotten used to eating what was on the dinner table. As a consequence, Tom was not practiced at answering such a question, so he simply answered, "no I don't," without offering any explanations. The girl probed a bit more, "so, what do you eat?". Tom answered with a few shrugs, "I guess just...plants." She said, "oh," and that was the end of that.

The reason we enjoy this story is because Tom's response, "plants," was so simple. It was a truthful answer but couched in an entirely untraditional manner. When someone asks for the glazed ham across the table, he doesn't say, "pass the flesh of the pig's butt please." And when someone tells his children to finish their peas and carrots, he doesn't say, "finish your plants." But since our family changed our eating habits, we've come to enjoy thinking of food as either plants or animals. It fits well into the philosophy of keeping the information on food and health as simple as possible. Food and health are anything but simple in our country. We often marvel at the complexity of various weight loss plans. Although the writers always advertise their plans' ease of use, in reality, it's never easy. Followers of these diets have to count calories, points, servings, or nutrients, or eat specific amounts of certain foods based on specific mathematical ratios. There are tools to be used, supplements to be taken, and worksheets to be completed. It is no wonder that dieting seldom succeeds. Eating should be an enjoyable and worry-free experience and shouldn't rely on deprivation. Keeping it simple is essential if we are to enjoy our food.

One of the most fortunate findings from the mountain of nutritional research we've encountered is that good food and good health is simple. The biology of the relationship of food and health is exceptionally complex, but the message is still simple. The recommendations coming from the published literature are so simple that we can state them in one sentence: eat a whole foods, plant-based diet while minimizing the consumption of refined foods, added salt, and added fats, examples of which will be provided in the following table. Eat all you want, while getting lots of variety, of any whole, unrefined plant-based food.

Maximize

General category: Fruits

Specific examples: orange, okra, kiwi, red pepper, apple, cucumber, tomato, avocado, zucchini, blueberries, strawberries, green pepper, raspberries, butternut squash, pumpkin, blackberries, mangos, eggplant, pear, watermelon, cranberries, acorn squash, papaya, grapefruit, peach

Vegetables

Flowers. Specific examples: broccoli, cauliflower

Not many of the huge variety of edible flowers are commonly eaten.

Stems and Leaves. Specific examples: spinach, artichokes, kale, lettuce (all varieties), cabbage, Swiss chard, collard greens, celery, asparagus, mustard greens, Brussel sprouts, turnip greens, beet greens, Bok choy, arugula, Belgian endive, basil, cilantro, parsley, rhubarb, seaweed

Roots. Specific examples: potatoes (all varieties), beets, carrots, turnips, onions, garlic, ginger, leeks, pinto beans, white beans, legumes

Seed-Bearing Nitrogen-Fixing Plants. Specific examples: green beans, soy beans, peas, peanuts, Adzuki beans, black beans, black eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, white beans

Mushrooms. Specific examples: white button, baby Bella (cremini), promini, portobello, shiitake, oyster

Nuts. Specific examples: walnuts, almonds, macadamia, pecans, cashew, hazelnut, pistachio

Whole Grains and Breads, Pastas, etc. Specific examples: wheat, rice, corn, millet, sorghum, rye, oats, barley, teff, buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa, Kamut, spelt (hulled wheat)

Minimize

Refined Carbohydrates. Specific examples: pastas, except whole grain varieties; white bread, crackers, sugars, and most cakes and pastries

Added vegetable oils. Specific examples: corn oil, peanut oil, olive oil

Fish. Specific examples: salmon, tuna, cod

Avoid

Meat. Specific examples: steak, hamburger, lard

Poultry. Specific examples: chicken, turkey

Dairy. Specific examples: cheese, milk, yogurt

Eggs. Specific examples: eggs, and products with a high egg content (that is, mayonnaise)

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Supplements. Daily supplements of Vitamin B12, and perhaps Vitamin D for people who spend most of their time indoors and/or live in the northern climates, are encouraged. For Vitamin D, you shouldn't exceed RDA recommendations.

That's it! That's the diet science has found to be consistent with the greatest health and the lowest incidence of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and many other Western diseases.

What does minimize mean? Should you eliminate meat completely? The findings from The China Study indicate that the lower the percentage of animal-based foods are consumed, the greater the health benefits -- even when that percentage declines from 10 percent to zero percent of calories [i.e., consuming even small amounts of animal-based foods, as low as ten percent of your calorie intake, has been linked to future chronic disease incidence]. So it's not unreasonable to assume that the optimum percentage of animal-based products is zero -- at least for anyone with a predisposition for a degenerative disease. But this has not been absolutely proven. It is true that most of the health benefits described in this book have been realized at low -- but non-zero -- levels of animal-based foods.

My advice is to try to eliminate all animal-based products from your diet, but not obsess over it. If a tasty vegetable soup has a chicken stock base, or if a hearty loaf of whole wheat bread includes a tiny amount of egg, don't worry about it. These quantities, very likely, are nutritionally unimportant. Even more importantly, the ability to relax about very minor quantities of animal-based foods makes applying this diet much easier, especially when eating out or buying already prepared foods.

While we recommend that you not worry about small quantities of animal products in your food, we're not suggesting that you deliberately plan to incorporate small portions of meat into your daily diet. My recommendation is that you try to avoid all animal-based products. There are three excellent reasons to go all the way:

Following this diet requires a radical shift in your thinking about food. It's more work to just do it halfway. If you plan for animal-based products, you'll eat them, and you'll almost certainly eat more than you should.

You'll feel deprived. Instead of viewing your new food habit as being able to eat all the plant-based foods that you want, you'll be seeing it as in terms of having to limit yourself, which is not conducive to being on the diet long-term.

You will, within a month or so, perhaps a little more, actually break the physiological addiction we acquire from eating large amounts of fat and refined carbohydrates."

[corpsboosthealth]

The Ultimate Guide to Natural Health: Secrets for a Long, Active, and Fulfilling Life

Introduction Living a long, vibrant, and healthy life is a universal aspiration. While genetics play a role, research shows that lifestyle choices significantly impact longevity and well-being. This comprehensive guide explores the pillars of natural health, offering actionable tips, real-world examples, and step-by-step strategies to help you thrive. Whether you’re starting your wellness journey or seeking to optimize habits, this article provides the tools to unlock a healthier, happier you.

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The Pillars of Natural Health

Natural health rests on interconnected foundations that work synergistically to enhance vitality. By prioritizing these elements, you can build resilience against disease and boost overall wellness.

1. Clean Air: Breathe Easy for Optimal Health

Indoor air pollution—from dust, mold, pet dander, and chemicals—can harm respiratory health and increase chronic disease risk.

Tips to Improve Air Quality:

Ventilate daily: Open windows for 10–15 minutes to circulate fresh air.

Use air purifiers: Opt for HEPA filters to capture allergens.

Choose non-toxic cleaners: Replace chemical sprays with vinegar, baking soda, or eco-friendly brands.

Add plants: Spider plants and peace lilies naturally filter toxins.

Example: A 2020 study found that improving ventilation reduced asthma symptoms by 30% in households.

2. Pure Water: Hydrate for Vitality

Water is essential for digestion, cognitive function, and detoxification. Yet contaminants like lead and chlorine lurk in tap water.

Actionable Guide:

Drink filtered water. Use a reverse osmosis or activated carbon filter.

Track intake: Aim for 8–10 glasses daily (adjust for activity level).

Infuse flavor: Add cucumber, lemon, or mint to avoid sugary drinks.

Signs of Dehydration: fatigue, dry skin, and headaches.

3. Nutrient-Dense Diet: Fuel Your Body Wisely

A whole-food, plant-centric diet reduces inflammation and chronic disease risk.

Healthy Eating Guide:

Prioritize organic: Reduce pesticide exposure by choosing organic produce (e.g., strawberries, spinach).

Build balanced meals:50% veggies/fruits: spinach, berries, broccoli.25% whole grains: quinoa, brown rice.25% lean protein: salmon, lentils, tofu.

Limit processed foods: Avoid items with added sugars, trans fats, and artificial additives.

Sample Meal Plan:

Breakfast: Greek yogurt with chia seeds and blueberries.

Lunch: Grilled chicken salad with avocado and quinoa.

Dinner: baked salmon, roasted sweet potatoes, and steamed kale.

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4. Daily Movement: Exercise for Longevity

Regular physical activity strengthens the heart, muscles, and mental health.

Weekly Exercise Plan:

Cardio (3x/week): 30-minute brisk walk, cycling, or dancing.

Strength training (2x/week): bodyweight exercises (squats, push-ups) or resistance bands.

Flexibility (daily): 10-minute yoga or stretching routine.

Example: A 75-year study by Harvard found that individuals who exercised 150+ minutes weekly lived 5+ years longer than sedentary peers.

5. Restorative Sleep: Recharge Your Body

Poor sleep correlates with obesity, heart disease, and impaired immunity.

Sleep Hygiene Tips:

Set a schedule: Sleep and wake at consistent times.

Create a bedtime ritual: Read or meditate instead of screen time.

Optimize environment: Use blackout curtains and keep the room cool (60–67°F).

6. Strong Social Connections: Boost Happiness

Loneliness increases mortality risk as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

Ways to Connect:

Join a local club (e.g., book club, hiking group).

Volunteer at community centers or food banks.

7. Stress Management: Cultivate Calm

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, leading to inflammation and hypertension.

Techniques to Try:

Mindful breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6.

Journaling: Write down worries to gain perspective.

Nature therapy: Spend 20 minutes daily outdoors.

Putting It All Together: Small Steps, Big Impact

Start with one habit—like drinking more water or walking daily—and gradually add more. Track progress with apps like MyFitnessPal or a journal.

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Parks: Explore Hood Park for scenic walking trails.

Workshops: Attend nutrition seminars at ProMedica Health Centers.

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Conclusion

Natural health isn’t about perfection but consistent, mindful choices. By embracing clean air, pure water, nourishing food, movement, sleep, social ties, and stress resilience, you’ll build a foundation for lifelong vitality. Remember, every small step counts—your future self will thank you.

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Escaping The Pleasure Trap

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https://thegardenparty.com/vegan-leek-potato-soup-recipe/

[patmccashin]

Discover the Science-Backed Benefits of a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

Let’s be honest—food is one of life’s greatest joys. But somewhere between demolishing a triple-cheese pizza and realizing your pants now fit like a wetsuit, you start to wonder if your body is trying to tell you something. (Spoiler: It is.) Enter the Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Great, another diet where I have to survive on lettuce and air,” let…

[wallabywannabe]

Whatever is triggering my inflammation I don't know, but at this point it seems inflammation is the source of my headache in some way. So I did a bit of a dive into supplements and discovered I probably have not been getting ideal amounts of the best anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids for years because of my vegetarian, and let's be honest, not always nutrtionally complete, diet. So I started fish oil supplement but I also ordered a vegan one made from algae.

There was a supplement called sulforaphane that seemed really great for inflammation, but it's really hard to keep in its active form and was expensive enough that instead my next project is going to be figuring out how to like raw broccoli because apparently it's full of it.

[plantbasedmimi3]

Perhaps It’s not the tofu that’s bland. It’s your cooking. 😁🫶🌱

[dgspeaks]

Nourishing Wellness: The Power of Food for a Balanced Life

In the pursuit of wellness, food plays a foundational role. What we eat doesn’t just fuel our bodies—it affects our mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall vitality. The saying “you are what you eat” holds truth, as the choices we make at mealtime can either promote health or detract from it. But achieving wellness through food doesn’t have to be about rigid diets or deprivation. Instead,…

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Music is apart of your DIET!