{"id":13229,"date":"2019-12-02T11:53:42","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T17:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/?p=13229"},"modified":"2022-06-12T11:58:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-12T16:58:20","slug":"what-is-a-plant-based-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/what-is-a-plant-based-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Plant-Based Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>What is a Plant-Based Diet<\/strong> &ndash; interested in eating a little more plant-based? This is a great place to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article-.png\" alt='Images for a chickpea salad, veggie lo mein, vegan enchiladas, avocado rice bowl, and the title \\\"what is...plant-based\\\".' class=\"wp-image-13233\" title=\"What is a Plant-Based Diet - interested in eating a little more plant-based? This is a great place to start!&nbsp; #plantbased #plantbasedeating #plantbaseddiet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article-.png 735w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article--200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article--600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article--300x450.png 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article--150x225.png 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article--640x960.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article-.png\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn where to start, resources and try some fun new plant-based recipes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(This is informational ONLY.&nbsp; If you are considering a plant-based diet please discuss with your doctor or a dietitian)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is a plant-based diet<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you follow a plant-based diet you choose to eat foods from plant sources.&nbsp; You don&rsquo;t have to be vegetarian or vegan to follow this diet.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s just focusing on foods primarily from plants.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What foods are not typically eaten on a plant-based diet<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are following a plant-based diet you might eliminate these foods entirely or you might just try to lessen or limit the following foods in your diet:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy foods<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many people that try to eat MOSTLY plant-based foods while still eating SOME of these items.&nbsp; It varies for everybody.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What are some benefits to following a plant-based diet<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By lowering your intake of meat you might notice improved gut health, lower cholesterol, a more stable blood sugar, and it can help you maintain a healthy body weight.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Where is a good place to start<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people start simple with &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/meatless-monday\/\">meatless mondays<\/a>&rdquo;, which is planning a plant-based or meatless meal every Monday night.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s a great place to start sprinkling in some recipes to see what you like.&nbsp; You can always build from there and try to gradually make more and more plant-based meals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Now that you have identified why you want to try this diet and how to do it, find what foods make your body feel great!<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, it can be hard knowing that some foods that taste absolutely delicious don&rsquo;t jive well with your body.&nbsp; But when you see how good your body will feel after omitting the foods that give you trouble &ndash; I promise you, it&rsquo;s worth it!!&nbsp; There are so many delicious foods in this world and we are here to help you with some amazing recipes to fit the diet that helps you feel your best!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Here are a few plant-based reader favorites<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/dairy-free-lasagna-9\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy-Free Lasagna (Vegan)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/healthy-apple-pancakes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Apple Pancakes<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/cheesy-broccoli-twice-baked-potatoes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Cheesy&rdquo; Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/vegan-roasted-garlic-alfredo-sauce\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/dreamy-dairy-free-broccoli-cheese-soup\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy-Free Broccoli Cheese Soup (Vegan)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Interested in a plant-based diet: Tips on Starting<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about plant-based foods&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track how you are feeling when you eat more plant-based foods<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to a doctor or dietitian<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start experimenting with new recipes! &nbsp; Here are a few we love:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/easy-vegan-breakfast-burrito\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Vegan Breakfast Burrito<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/vegan-spinach-artichoke-dip\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/veggie-lo-mein\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggie Lo Mein<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-is-a-plant-based-diet-and-why-should-you-try-it-2018092614760\"> here is a great resource from Harvard about why you might want to try plant-based eating<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in other ways of eating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/what-is-a-dairy-free-diet\/\">What is &hellip; Dairy-Free<\/a><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/what-is-a-gluten-free-diet\/\">What is &hellip; Gluten-Free<\/a><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/what-is-whole30-rules-benefits-and-tips\/\">What is &hellip; Whole30<\/a><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/what-is-a-paleo-diet\/\">What is &hellip; Paleo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/what-is-a-real-food-diet\/\">What is &hellip; Real Food<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/what-is-plant-based-article-.png\" alt='Images for a chickpea salad, veggie lo mein, vegan enchiladas, avocado rice bowl, and the title \\\"what is...plant-based\\\".' class=\"wp-image-13233\" title=\"What is a Plant-Based Diet - interested in eating a little more plant-based? 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