Why are Vegans and Plant Basers going crazy over them? Soy curls are made by dehydrating minimally processed soy bean strips. Per Butler Foods, soy curls are an all natural alternative to meat that are heart-healthy, delicious and easy to use. They are made from select, non-GMO, whole soybeans (soy), and grown without chemical pesticides….
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Whole Food Plant Based Compliant Product List
We get a lot of questions about compliant minimally processed store purchased products. We’d like to help by providing a Whole Food Plant Based Compliant Products List. The brands and products listed below are not a comprehensive list, but it is constantly evolving and changing as we learn of new products.
Is Oil Allowed?
So maybe you have noticed there is no oil in our recipes, and you are wondering why? Or, perhaps you found out that the Whole Food Plant Based diet does not allow oil, and you want to know why, especially since there has been so many studies indicating that there are some oils which are…
Is sugar allowed?
Am I allowed to have sugar? Yes, and no. This is a complex question and it really depends on which dietary branch of the Whole Food Plant Based diet you are following as some branches are super restrictive while others make allowances for certain types of sugars. First things first, across the board refined sugar…
Juicing and Smoothies
Is juicing permitted? First, let’s define juicing. Juicing is the process of extracting juice from plant tissues such as fruits or vegetables. There are many methods of juicing, from squeezing fruit by hand to industrial extraction equipment. For the purposes of this question, we can say that juicing is the method of consuming large amounts…
Where do I get my Iron?
Where will I get my iron on a Whole Food Plant Based diet? We are so glad you asked as there are many misconceptions that iron cannot be obtained from plants. First, iron is very important as it is an essential component of hemoglobin, which is the substance that carries oxygen in our red blood…
Where do I get my Calcium?
Where will I get my calcium on a Whole Food Plant Based diet? I am so glad you asked as there are many misconceptions that calcium cannot be obtained from plants. We need calcium in our diets to build strong bones and teeth. Calcium also plays an important role in transmitting messages through the nerves. …
Where do I get my Protein?
Say whaaaaat, you don’t eat meat? How in the world are you alive? Where do you get your protein? So, where will I get my protein on a Whole Food Plant Based diet? I am so glad you asked as there are many misconceptions that protein cannot be obtained from plants. American advertising at its…
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Whole Food Plant Based – What’s the Difference?
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Whole Food Plant Based – What’s the Difference? That’s a great question! And a common one too. Let’s see if we can help make the differences a little more clear. Vegetarian A vegetarian is an individual who does not eat meat, poultry, or seafood but may consume products that come from animals….
What is a Whole Food Plant Based diet?
What is a Whole Food Plant Based diet? Initially, like most people, Monkey (Ameera) and I had a lot of questions, and we thought you might have some questions too. For Example: Do you eat just plants? If the diet is based upon plants, which plants are considered “whole”? Do you have to eat the…