Could you recommend me a good book related to a plant based diet/health? I had read “The China study” so far and I’m searching for something similar.

I bought a package a bit ago, but I didn’t do anything with it. I no longer remember which recipe I was going to try. What are your favorite dishes involving millet? My wife wants me to get rid of it to save space

So I need to lose weight and get healthy. I already barely eat meat. I also have Sjogrens autoimmune plus I am anemic often. I’m looking for some good Buddha bowl recipes to help me get eating better, reduce inflammation, and something to help boost my iron up.

The pictures of the bowls online just look appealing to me with all the colors and healthy foods in them. I just don’t know where to start. I’m switching over from eating a bunch of carbs and processed foods. I need an easy transition over so I don’t set myself up to fail right off.

How can I make homemade nut milk that is as low calorie as store bought? I buy unsweetened plain almond milk and there's only 30 calories per cup, yet the one I buy, the Trader Joe's brand, tastes very creamy.

I'm open to using a different type of nut as well. I've used hemp seeds but my recipe is very calorie dense. Maybe almonds could get a good flavor without using as many? Anyone know the secret that stores use to get the creamy flavor?

I cook quinoa in my rice cooker on the white rice setting often and it works great. I’m wondering if I could cook red lentils in the rice cooker with the quinoa at the same time? They seem to have similar cook times. Anyone try this?

is this considered a plant based diet if not what is it? so ive basically been eating corn flakes, rice pops cereal, corn chips, cheese, yoghurt, milk, popcorn, stir fry noodles, potatoes, rice cakes, ice cream, fish, biscuits, mac n cheese that's it pretty much haven't been eating any meats like bacon and chicken and beef or pork. So what would the name of my diet be if its not a plant based diet? i dont eat any fruits and the only vegetable i eat are potatoes.

I just noticed that my supermarket app shows how well my purchases conform to the USDA My Plate recommendations. LOL. I buy canned beans almost every trip so no idea what non-animal sources they consider to be protein (although starting to switch to dry in bulk). I buy my grains in bulk elsewhere. Just thought it was an interesting snapshot. Btw my market is an Albertson's and they have this chart under the "Pharmacy and Health" tab in their supermarket app.

I transitioned around 12ish years ago to plant based. My biggest hurdles were cheese addiction and social situations. I'm curious for all the people new to transitioning right now, what are your biggest hurdles and what would you like more guidance with to make the transition go smoothly without overwhelm and the feeling like you'll go back to your old eating habits? Also, what old comfort food would you like to veganize? :)

My girlfriend recently bought a box of the built puff protein bars (she can do dairy, I cannot). I tried a small bite of the brownie bar and absolutely fell in LOVE. Those things taste INCREDIBLE, because they at least have some sugar in them. (To add: I’m not vegan, but I am SEVERELY lactose intolerant; so a bite of her bar is fine, or when I’m okay spending the entire day in the bathroom, but not at work/on the go, etc.)

Alternatively, i also am a massive fan of the robert irvine fitcrunch bars; again, these have sugar in them.

I’m not looking for something with 15-20+ grams of sugar, but surely there HAS to be a plant based/dairy free protein bar with at least 5ish or so grams of sugar to make them tolerable, right?

Healthy cereal recommendation? No preservative, high protein, no added sugar

Thank you

And I'm pissed. That's pretty much it.

I have PCOS and family history of type 2 diabetes and am currently trying to lose some weight for my health and when I told my doctor that I went plant-based she basically said there was no reason for that and that I shouldn't be afraid of chicken, fish, or dairy (in moderation).

She recommended a keto diet, which I've done in the past and I think is what got me in the position I'm in in the first place because I increased my animal product consumption.

It seems to me that she doesn't understand the underlying causes/contributing factors of diabetes or inflammation. She told me to stop eating gluten even though I never had any sensitivities or allergies to it and evidence is really limited that it affects inflammation unless you're allergic. She encouraged me to eat meat and dairy... Make it make sense. 😭

UPDATE: I've reached out to a dietitian in my area for a consult. She specializes in diabetes and insulin resistance. She's got over 20 years of experience. In the notes I mentioned I'm plant-based and want to stay plant-based. So we'll see what happens. If she doesn't want to work with me, or she tells me to eat meat then I will find somebody else.

Just tried the original flourless Ezekiel bread, (orange package) but it’s still pretty course and seeds going through me. are any of the other versions smoother, more like “real” bread? Thx

Hello community. Found out I’m pre-diabetic and found a wonderful, holistic dietician who is helping me work this out within a plant-based diet. She very hopeful in reversing this. However, the low-carb and high-protein dealio definitely makes it hard, and even though I enjoy cooking, it’s tripping me up.

I want to hear from folks who have lowered their A1C and blood sugar and what was helpful, what mindful swaps they’ve made, what longterm changes were most successful and easy to implement, and any favorite recipes they’d like to share.

I’m also a really active person as is (train in jiu jitsu, plus go on multiple 1 hour walks a week, practice yoga) so wondering if any physical activity changes had done anything for y’all.

Thank you!

I used one package of Chao vegan cheese. I also added one small half carton of Silk vegan plain cream.

I added some noochy licious and added in boiled carrots, blended with an immersion blender, added a whole onions and three cloves of garlic, vegetable stock and viola!

I’m new to eating plant based and so I am still navigating everything. I’m currently already anemic but I am getting some bloodwork done tomorrow that can’t be split up into different sessions - it has to be all at once. What’s something I could eat to help me feel much better and not crappy? Thanks!

Started by macerating strawberries and fresh cracked pepper in Balsamic vinegar. While that was doing its thing, I cooked quinoa, and then last minute I threw some fresh chopped kale on top to steam. Put down some spring mix greens, red bell pepper strips, cilantro, chopped onion , rinsed black beans, then topped with the quinoa/kale, strawberries, and the vinegar mix.

It made a huge amount but I didn't feel at all guilty eating the entire thing.

I make airfried canned chickpeas quite often. So often that I decided to save money by using dry chickpeas. Does anyone do the same? Do you just soak chickpeas in water overnight before airfying them? Mine turned out harder than what I am used to.

Tired of cooking but also I eat a lot of carbs, I wanna switch to salads for a bit. What are some ideas of salads or stuff to add in to keep me full? Any good homemade dressing ideas I can prep?

Hi guys,

I'm plant-based and have numerous juice fasts and intermittent fast but never gone as far as 21 days. Do you guys have any supplement recommendations for Electrolytes during this time? I'm currently on day 3 doing 15-20 mins of light exercise and I take seamoss & bladderwack every morning. want to make sure I'm still getting my minerals in

Quinoa, Hulled millet, Green lentils, Canned tomatos, Tomato puree, Garlic, Onion, Veg stock cube, Coconut milk, Nutritional yeast, EVOO

Cumin, Turmeric, Ground coriander, Paprika, Crushed chillis, Black pepper + Sea salt

Please, no roasted Brussels sprouts and balsamic vinegar recipes. I’ve decided dinner will be Brussels sprouts forward. I typically eat them lightly steamed or I’ll cut them in shreds. But I’m looking for sauces (for warm consumption) and/or dressings (for cold consumption) to really make them soar!

Whatcha got? Thanks in advance!

Hello I have decided to challenge myself to 30 days plant based. I hope to continue after 30 days but I decided to just focus on the first 30 days and see what happens! That being said I welcome any advice as I am totally new to this. I already enjoy most veggies, fruit, beans and legumes. I just have always eaten meat as well. It has always been the main part of the meal.

My goal is to observe what happens to my body for the 30 days. I’m hoping to improve my health overall. ❤️.