Nutrition

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Refer to the resources listed below according to your needs, interests, personal situation, and knowledge base.

Foundations

• What is a Whole Plant Food Diet? 

• Why should I choose a Whole Plant Food Diet?

• How much does a Whole Plant Food Diet cost?

• Is a Whole Plant Food Diet good for my community and the environment?

• A Preview of the Whole Plant Food Diet & Lifestyle

• ​​Plant-Based Diets - A Physician’s Guide  (for doctors and other healthcare professionals)

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Orientation

In our responses to the questions below, keep in mind that you choose which recommendations to accept -- and to what degree you put a recommendation into practice, as well as which recommendations to reject -- or defer for reconsideration later.

Also understand, although your commitment to a therapeutic lifestyle change was "to the best of your ability," you will not know what your best ability is until you give each of the various recommendations your best effort.

• What do I eat?

• Do I have to be 100% vegetarian?

• Why no oil?

• Do I have to give up meat?

• What about cheese?

• How do I know if I am doing it right? 

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Special Situations

• Where do I get my protein?

• Do I have to count calories?

• Do I need to take supplements?

• Can I feed my children a WPF Diet?

• Do I have to cook?

• What do I tell my doctor about my WPF Diet & Lifestyle?

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WPF Meal Planning

• General Principles for Planning Whole Plant Food Meals

• Planning WPF Meals for a Nutritionally Blended Family

• Planning WPF Meals for One or Two

• ​Planning WPF on the Road

• Planning WPF Lunches at School

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WPF Grocery Shopping

• General Principles for WPF Grocery Shopping

• WPF Grocery Shopping Specifics

• Is buying organic important?

• Is fresh better than frozen?

• Is it okay to eat canned foods?

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WPF Cooking

• Tips for Cooking without Oil

• WPF Cooking Demonstrations

• Sample WPF Recipes

• ​Recommended WPF Books

• Recommended WPF Cookbooks

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Social Contexts

• How do I explain my WPF choice to others?

• What if my family or friends object to my decision?

• How can I make WPF meals fun?

• How can I  share my WPF experience to inspire others?

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Macro-Nutrients

• Lipids (Fats)

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fiber

• Water

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Micro-Nutrients

• Water Soluable Vitamins

• Fat Soluable Vitamins

• Minerals

• Phytonutrients

• Probiotics & Prebiotics

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Whole Plant Foods

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Whole Grains

• Beans & Legumes

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Non-Whole Plant Foods

• Pork, Beef, Chicken, and Fish

• Oils

• Processed Grains

• Cheese, Milk, and Eggs

• Sugar