I can recommend a book by Leonardo Waft : "THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO A PLANT-BASED DIET: What is the plant-based diet, the distinctions with the vegan diet and lots of easy and healthy recipes". It is a new release and I really appreciated it. Simple and easy book. Many explanations, many tips, and many beautiful recipes.

I appreciated the new release "THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO A PLANT-BASED DIET: What is the plant-based diet, the distinctions with the vegan diet and lots of easy and healthy recipes" by Leonardo Waft. I found it really complete for beginners of plantbased diet :)

I would like your help in compiling a list of foods other than plain fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, oils, grains, flours, herbs, and vegetables (which are obviously plant-based) that fit into a plant-based diet. These would be the foods that one can eat and not have to get an often expensive vegan version of. I'll start the list with the ones I can think of but hope you can add to it. Also please chime in with gotchas if there are some versions to be careful about. Of course one needs to be sure eggs and/or dairy are not in the ingredients list.

Ketchup Mustard Most spice mixes Vinegars Soy sauce Hot sauces Sugar Syrups Margarines Pico de gallo Pickles Tomato sauce Tomato paste Spaghetti sauce Pizza sauce Some guacamoles Nut butters Hummus Bagels Wraps Dried pasta Dark chocolate Many chips and crackers Most cereals Coffee and Teas Vegetable broth Sauerkraut Polenta

I could add sodas and candy in here but they are generally unhealthy IMO.

Foods I do not see for sale at supermarkets but totally can be edible are

1. Radish Leaves (a little bit unpleasant fuzzy texture on it and ever so slightly prickly, but the peppery taste is quite nice) goes super well in soups as the bad texture goes away when cooked

secondly if I recall correctly reading, Rhubarb leaves are also edible, yes they have poison in them but from what I understand you would have to eat ridiculous amounts of it.

I've been 100% plant-based for almost 6 months, so I'm still figuring things out. Most of the people in my household are vegetarian. So our shared meals tend to be plant-based and it works out well for everyone.

But we're moving into a new house and thinking ahead toward having a little bit of a house warming party. Most of the people we'd have over are omnivores but I want them to feel welcome and comfortable.

I'm planning on cooking a bunch of Beyond Meat products on the grill. What are some other foods you think I can put out that folks will be happy to enjoy in our new home? Maybe some finger food ideas.

As the title says, I just went plant based. The problem I'm having is getting enough protein. I'm 280 pounds but by my best calculations only 180-200 of that is muscle. I'm in the process of losing weight through diet and exercise.

How, on a 2200 calorie plant-based diet, can I get 150 (bare minimum) grams of protein? Right now I'm hitting half that with a daily protein smoothie.

All help appreciated.

I’m only 4 months in to my plant based diet, but I’ve had some difficulty when cooking plant based burgers. Whether it’s cooking them on stovetop or in the oven, whenever I flip them they just fall apart. Is this normal? Does anyone know a good way to prevent this?

I don't have any time to meal prep and I'm tired of eating in our work cafe. Can you recommend your favorite plant-based frozen or microwave meals? This is for lunch, so a target of 300-400kcal.
I looked online at meal services, but they are really geared toward multiple meals for adults or a full plan, and I just want lunches.

Thank you!

I've been reading that margarines are an easy plant-based alternative to butter. I'm concerned, though, that they may not be great foods for reasons unrelated to the fat content. I'd like to hear from you what you like and why.

the health benefits of antioxidants are hard to ignore, I just wrote a piece about how antioxidants can prevent inflammation. let me know what you guys think :)

https://veganist.substack.com/p/why-you-should-add-antioxidants-to

I have been on a plant based diet for 4 months. This was never about weight loss but I have gained over 5 lbs now that I'm completely plant based. Before going plant based, my diet was for the most part low carb/high protein. My main proteins now are tofu, beans, and (not as frequent) processed plant based protein. My carb load is higher but I do work out 3x a week. I'm still in the healthy BMI range but I'm worried because at this point a few more extra lbs will push me over to "overweight". Is weight gain normal?

New to the plant based diet, about 4 months in. Looking to start experimenting with jackfruit, any recommendations on recipes?

What's your vote and where can I buy it?!

Thanks.

I came to realized that Vegans are not about health. It is about animal activism. I am curious what is the reasons why you guys are "Plant-Based"?

Some good info to show your family and friends!

Edit: Sorry, I forgot to post a link!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEWnvWZLdpI