There’s no need to rely on store-bought condiments when you can make these right in your own kitchen and stay on your health track. Who needs additives and emulsifiers when you can have homemade plant-based sauces and condiments. Some are made with cashews and some with tofu for creaminess and they’re all delicious.
WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED SAUCES & CONDIMENTS
HEALTH TIPS
Reader Question: Concerned About Getting Enough Protein and is Soy Safe?
This post is the start of an ongoing series of questions about eating a plant-based diet from my readers. If you have a question that you’d like me to answer, please email me at diane@plantbasedcooking.com. I read every question and answer them personally so if you feel stuck or are struggling with ...
Reader Question: How Do I Minimize Cravings for Sweet and Salty Snacks?
This post is the start of an ongoing series of questions about eating a plant-based diet from my readers. If you have a question that you'd like me to answer, please email me at diane@plantbasedcooking.com. I read every question and answer them personally so if you feel stuck or are struggling with ...
What I Ate for 7 Days on a Plant-Based Diet
A little bit of meal planning, I've found, helps make my time in the kitchen go so much more smoothly. I’ve made a list here of a week’s worth of meals so that you can get some new ideas for what you might want to eat. If you'd like some more details on meal planning, check out my article, ...
15 Plant-Based 4th of July 2019 Holiday Recipes
Hello July! I’ve been waiting for my favorite month to come around so I can enjoy longer days and our beautiful Colorado summer. This is my absolute favorite time of year for hanging out with friends and enjoying summer's bounty of food. What about for you?With just a little ...
Get Your Leafy Greens On! (Part II)
As promised, in this second part of “Get Your Leafy Greens On!” we’re going to take a closer look at the nutrition and health benefits of the top four green superfoods according to plant-based pioneer Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI).Kale, collard greens, mustard ...
Get Your Leafy Greens On (Part 1)
If you’re following a whole food plant-based diet – and if you’re anything like me – you’re probably eating your fair share of tossed green salads. Perhaps you’ve tried different types of lettuces, such as romaine, red leaf, and butterhead, and maybe you’ve tried adding those baby salad green mixes ...
15 Plant-Based Recipes to Soothe Inflammation
Medical researchers are finding an increasingly clear connection between chronic inflammation in the body and the development of chronic conditions such as depression, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, diabetes and Parkinson's, among many others.If you've read my article on the ...
Meatless Makeovers and Dairy-Free Delights
It's time for meatless makeovers and dairy-free dining! If you’re new to a whole food plant-based diet you may be missing some of your favorite meals, wishing you could have your old faves like mac and cheese, fried chicken, burgers, ice cream, pizza and more! It can be especially difficult when ...
Just Say No: How to Quickly and Easily Stop Eating Junk Foods
One of the toughest things about transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet is resisting the temptation of unhealthy but tasty and at least temporarily-satisfying foods. These are typically salty, sweet and fatty foods that you've grown accustomed to over the years and have come to love. These ...
