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1. Embrace more plant-based: make the shift towards eating more foods of
plant origin, whenever possible. This is beneficial for the environment, for your
health, and for the animals.
2. Add, add, add: when making this shift, think of foods and ingredients you are
adding to your overall intake, instead of focusing on what you are taking away.
4. Ditch the diet: if diets worked, we wouldn’t have obesity epidemics. Ditch the
false belief in quick fixes and instead focus on gradual, long-term lifestyle
improvements.
5. Eat in company: when possible, eat in the company of others; if alone eating
alone, avoid distractions such as TV and computer when possible.
6. Stay hydrated: carry a small water bottle with you and continually sip
throughout the day. Flavour your water with fruit, drink teas, enjoy plant-milk lattes
and soups, and enjoy fresh fruits to increase your fluid intake.
7. Increase fiber: luckily, the plant-based lifestyle already boosts fiber. It is found
in vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, lentils, seeds, and nuts. Make sure to drink
enough water so the fiber can help to keep you regular.
8. Whole foods: when possible, limit eating foods that are bagged, boxed, or
canned. There are exceptions to this, including bagged/boxed/canned items that
contain whole-food ingredients only, such as bagged frozen peas, boxed steel cut
oats, and canned pure tomato sauce or beans. Ditch foods that include artificial
ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, preservatives, fillers, colours, etc.
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9. Oils/fats: limit added oils, such as coconut, sunflower, olive, and vegetable oils;
but don’t be afraid of fat. Aim for whole-food sources of fats over oils when
possible, such as olives, avocados, coconut meat and canned coconut milk, nuts
and nut butters (peanut butter, almond butter), seeds and seed butters (tahini =
sesame seed butter).
10. Omega Fats: include ground flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and/or hemp
seeds daily for your omega. Omega supplements are generally not needed. To
learn more, read this PUL article.
12. Choose organic: it’s true that purchasing all foods organic can get expensive. If
possible, aim to purchase foods organically if they are from the Dirty Dozen list -
this is a list of food that are most heavily affected by pesticide use.
13. Batch prep: meal prep one day per week (or two days if possible). Batch cook
grains for the week, chop vegetables, portion snacks, make a large enough meal to
freeze extras for leftovers to enjoy later.
14. Grocery list: keep a grocery list on-hand so trips to the store are less daunting.
When you notice an ingredient running low, get in the habit of adding this to your
list. Running low on fresh produce is often what leads us to reach for convenience
foods instead. Stick to the grocery list when at the store, but allow for one or two
“impulse purchases”. See below for printable lists you can post on your
fridge.
15. Plant-based proteins: aim to include plant-based proteins in each meal, and
some snacks; this includes beans, lentils, hummus, tofu, tempeh, soy-based meat
replacements, seeds and seed butters, as well as nuts and nut butters. Gradual
introduction of beans and lentils helps avoid the associated bloating that may
result. Start with adding a couple spoons a day, then after a week increase to a
quarter cup, and so on. For more information on plate-based protein sources,
read this PUL article.
16. Dairy alternatives: aim for at least 2 servings of dairy alternatives per day.
One serving is about 1 cup (250 mL). Plant-based alternatives include milks and
yogurts made from soy, almond, rice, oats, and coconuts. Check the label to make
sure they are fortified with calcium (~100 mg calcium per 100 mL plant-based milk
or 100 g plant-based yogurt).
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17. Limit refined sugars: as mentioned with oils, limit the refined foods when
possible. Allow for it sometimes, in keeping with the 80/20 or 90/10 guideline
mentioned above. Instead, sweeten with whole-food ingredients such as dates,
dried fruit, and fresh fruit. Avoid artificial sweeteners entirely, when possible.
18. Befriend frozen: frozen fruits, vegetables, and grains, such as bread, ensure
ingredients are on hand for quick meal preparation. Keep ripe, peeled, and frozen
bananas in the freezer at all times to make smoothies, to add to oatmeal, or to
blend into a sweet banana-sorbet dessert. Freeze ripe fruit that won’t be eaten
before it spoils. Store leftover soups in the freezer to enjoy later.
19. Sleep It Off: lack of sleep poorly affects decision-making and alters
metabolism. Aim for no less than 6 hours a night, ideally 8 hours.
20. Sweat It Out: it's not only about the food. Regular activity is key to mental
health and helps with making better choices. Starting with 5 minutes a day is
better than no minutes a day. Sitting for most of the day? Sitting is the new
smoking. Try to get up at least once every hour to get the blood circulating, even if
for a moment. Grab some water, step outside for some fresh air, or simply stretch
your arms and legs.
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Grocery List: Comprehensive
Fresh vegetables Plant proteins Canned goods Spices
Asparagus Beans • Type: _______________ Beans • Type: _______________ Allspice
Beetroot Edamame Coconut milk Bay leaves
Bell peppers Falafel Corn Basil
Bok choy Hummus Lentils • Type: _______________ Black pepper
Broccoli Lentils • Type: _______________ Peas Cardamom pods
Brussels sprouts Mock meat replacement Pumpkin Cajun
Cabbage • Type: _______________ Nuts • Type: _______________ Tomatoes, whole or diced Cayenne pepper
Carrots Nut butter • Type: _______________ Tomato paste Chili powder
Cauliflower Peas Cinnamon, ground and sticks
Celery Seeds • Type: _______________ Cloves
Coriander/cilantro Seitan Coriander, ground and whole
Corn Tahini Condiments Cumin, ground and whole
Cucumbers Tempeh Curry powder
Eggplant Tofu • Type: _______________ BBQ sauce Dill
Garlic Vegan garden burgers Chutney • Type: _______________ Fennel seeds
Ginger Hot sauce • Type: _______________ Fenugreek seeds
Green beans
Hoisin sauce Garam masala
Herbs, fresh • Type: _____________ Jam/jelly/preserves Garlic powder
Jalapeño peppers Dairy alternatives* Ketchup Ginger, ground
Kale Lemon/lime juice Italian mix
Leafy greens • Type: _____________ Plant-milk • Type: _______________ Miso paste Mint
Leeks Plant-yogurt • Type: ____________ Mustard Nutmeg, ground
Mushrooms • Type: _____________ Relish Onion powder
Onions • Type: _______________ Salad dressing • Type: ____________ Oregano
Potatoes • Type: _______________ Salsa Paprika powder
Sprouts • Type: _______________ Grains Soy sauce, low sodium Pumpkin pie spice
Squash • Type: _______________ Barley Red pepper flakes
Tomatoes Bread • Type: _______________
Rosemary
Yams • Type: _______________ Buckwheat Sage
Zucchini Couscous Baking goods Saffron
Crackers Salt (iodized)
Agave syrup
Quinoa Star anise
Baking soda Tarragon
Millet Baking powder
Fresh fruit Noodles • Type: _______________ Chocolate, dairy-free
Turmeric, ground
Pasta • Type: _______________ Thyme
Apples • Type: _______________ Cocoa powder, unsweetened
Popcorn kernels Flour • Type: _______________
Avocados
Bananas Rice • Type: _______________ Maple syrup
Rice cakes Sugar • Type: _______________
Berries • Type: _______________
Figs Rolled oats Vanilla extract Kitchen supplies
Grapefruits Steel-cut oats Yeast
Tortillas or taco shells Aluminum foil
Grapes Baking/parchment paper
Kiwis
Dish cloths
Lemons Dish soap
Limes
Pantry Beverages Dish sponges/scrubbers
Mangoes Garbage bags
Coconut water
Melons • Type: _______________ Applesauce Paper towels
Nectarines Coffee • Type: _______________
Artichoke hearts Juice • Type: _______________
Oranges Bouillon cubes
Papayas Kombucha
Dried coconut flakes Sparkling water
Peaches Dried fruit • Type: _______________ Personal care
Tea • Type: _______________
Pears Kimchi
Pineapples Nori sheets Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Plums Nutritional yeast
Oil • Type: _______________ Impulse purchase #1
Olives • Type: _______________
Snacks Impulse purchase #2
Pasta/marinara/tomato sauce Baby carrots
Frozen foods Pizza sauce Crackers/pretzels
Buttermilk replacement
* Replaces buttermilk 1:1 with:
1 cup (240 mL) plant-based milk + 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice, white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
• Tip: let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until bubbles form
Butter replacement
* Replace 1 cup butter with:
3/4 cup (180 mL) nut or seed butter + 1/4 cup (60 mL) vegetable oil mixed
3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk ‘cream’
• Tip: refrigerate the can overnight. The fat separates from the water, creating a cream layer on top.
This ‘cream’ replaces butter.
1 cup (250 mL) coconut oil
Oil replacement
* Replace 1 cup oil with:
1 cup (250 mL) applesauce, unsweetened
1 cup (250 mL) fruit puree (apricot, banana, peach, pear, prune, pumpkin, squash)
• Tip: to make prune puree, blend 1 cup (125 g) dried prunes + 2 Tbsp (30 mL) water in a food
processor
• Tip: consider decreasing added sugar in the recipe slightly as the fruit puree itself adds natural sugars
1 cup peeled, shredded zucchini
3/4 cup roasted, pureed beets
• Tip: use only in chocolate baked desserts, as the chocolate masks the taste of the beets
• Tip: roast beets at 375°F (190°C) for about 1 hour, until fork tender
3/4 cup mashed, ripe avocado
• Tip: use only in chocolate baked desserts, as the chocolate masks the taste of the avocado
475° 245° 3/4 cup = 180 mL = 6 fl oz 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp 1+1/2 cups
275° 135°
250° 120°
225° 107°
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