For those of you who are wondering what kinds of recipes you can make on the Eat to Live plan that doesn't use salt, oils or added sugars, here are some of my favorite nutritarian smoothies, juices, salads, and soups. These all meet the guidelines set for Eat to Live recipes.
Breakfast Recipes
These nutritarian breakfast recipes are perfect for starting the day right.
This is my go-to nutritarian smoothie recipe. It has a secret, cancer-fighting ingredient.
Nutritarian Chia Breakfast Pudding
This is a great make-ahead breakfast for busy days.
Vegan Broccoli Sprout Smoothie
If you have broccoli sprouts on hand, you're going to want to make this broccoli sprout smoothie. It's so delicious and creamy!
Instant Pot Amaranth Porridge (Gluten-Free)
This easy amaranth porridge is gluten-free and vegan.
Green Apple Smoothie with Spinach
This apple smoothie is vegan and plant-based.
Collard Greens Smoothie
Use collard greens in this creamy green smoothie.
Food Processor Smoothie (Mango Pineapple Spinach)
You can even make a smoothie in a food processor!
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This recipe is based on Dr. Fuhrman's recipe, but with the addition of a secret, frozen veggie ingredient!
Herbal Coffee (Benefits and Recipe)
Caffeine is not allowed on the Eat to Live Nutritarian plan, so try this homemade Herbal Coffee instead.
Juices
Juicing is a great way to increase your micronutrients. The general nutritarian recommendation from Dr. Fuhrman is to consume juice just before a meal and try to juice mostly vegetables, not fruits.
Celery juice is so popular right now. See how I make it taste good with a secret ingredient.
Celery Cucumber Green Juice Recipe
If you love the taste of celery and cucumber, you're going to adore this healthy juice recipe.
Easy Beet Juice Recipe
Beet juice is so great for supporting health. This easy recipe is so delicous.
Fresh lemon brightens up this healthy green juice. Ginger adds zest.
This healthy carrot juice has tons of beta-carotene.
Spinach Juice Recipe (Juicer or Blender)
Spinach juice is simple and tasty!
Green Vegetable Detox Juice Recipe
This Green Detox Juice is great for fighting bloating. It's so cleansing for the system, plus it tastes great.
Best Kale Juice Recipe
If you're tired of eating kale salad, try kale juice instead! This recipe is simple and tastes great too.
How to Make Green Juice Pulp Crackers
If you’re doing a lot of juicing right now, don't throw away the pulp! Instead, try making these fiber-rich Green Juice Pulp Crackers that are so crunchy and tasty. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free.
Parsley Juice
Parsley juice is so energizing and tasty!
Vitamix Orange Juice
Learn how to make a blended orange juice in your blender.
Nutritarian Salads & Salad Dressings
These are perfect for an Eat to Live lunch or dinner.
Vegan Tuna Salad (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)
This is one of the most popular recipes on my blog.
This is a great travel salad. Just grab and go.
Lentil Salad with Wild Rice (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Everyone loves this tasty salad that is served with avocado.
Easy Oil-Free Hummus (4 Ingredients)
This easy hummus recipe can be served alongside fresh cut vegetables for a super simple meal.
Eat to Live Soups
Making nutrient-dense soups is one of the hallmarks of a nutritarian diet. Here are some of my favorite soup recipes.
Vegan Tomato Soup (Blender Recipe)
This easy blender soup can be a quick lunch or dinner.
Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup (Paleo, Vegan)
You'll need a pressure cooker for this easy carrot ginger soup.
Broccoli is the base of this creamy, vegan soup.
3-Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup
This is a super simple soup recipe using flavorful butternut squash.
Peanut Butter Soup with Vegetables
This creamy blended soup has a rich flavor of peanut butter!
Oh She Glows Eat Your Greens Detox Soup
This detox green veggie soup is full of nutrition. Leave out the oil to make it nutritarian.
Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup
This 15 bean soup is vegan and made without any oil or salt. Enjoy this as the perfect Nutritarian meal prep soup recipe.
Nutritarian Eat to Live Desserts
Find healthy vegan dessert recipes that have no added oils and no added sugars.
Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
These healthy cookies have no added sugar!
Easy Pomegranate-Lime Popsicles (2-Ingredients)
During the warmer months, cool off with these healthy popsicles.
Vegan Avocado Chocolate Pudding
This healthy pudding is made with avocado and sweetened with dates!
No Sugar Crockpot Applesauce
This healthy applesauce recipe is a great snack for kids and adults.
Use dates to sweeten this creamy banana soft serve that also has peanut butter and cocoa.
Mango Pineapple Popsicles
These yummy frozen treats have no added sugars.
FAQs
All dairy, as well as eggs, are included on a very limited basis. "No more than 8 ounces for women, 10 ounces for men, per week," reads one of Dr. Fuhrman's "detox" instructions.
Does the Nutritarian diet work? ›
This diet could be a good fit for people who are concerned about heart health. Research suggests that plant-based diets might also be a good option for people with diabetes. The Nutritarian diet in particular focuses on low-glycemic index foods, which help keep your blood sugar stable.
Can you eat oatmeal on Eat to Live diet? ›
EAT TO LIVE BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup rolled oats. 1 to 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk.
Can you eat potatoes on Nutritarian diet? ›
The Nutritarian Diet encourages eating whole or minimally processed foods, including: Vegetables. This category includes all vegetables, whether raw or cooked, as well as small amounts of starchy veggies like potatoes. Fresh or dried fruit.
What do you eat for breakfast on a Nutritarian diet? ›
The recipes for all these purposes include quick fruit salads, good-for-you bars, and hearty, warm oatmeal with berries, nuts, and seeds. When you take time to slow down, you can enjoy yummy muffins, scrambled tofu with veggies, and creamy breakfast puddings made with antioxidant-rich seeds and whole grains.
Can you eat eggs on a Nutritarian diet? ›
This eating style focuses on the nutrient-rich foods that unleash the body's tremendous ability to heal, achieve optimal weight, and slow the aging process. Eat mostly plants means only eat animal products in small amounts, if any, such as meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.
What is the absolute best thing to eat for breakfast? ›
Here are 12 of the best foods and drinks to enjoy in the morning.
- Oatmeal. ...
- Chia seeds. ...
- Berries. ...
- Cottage cheese. ...
- Whole grain toast. ...
- Nuts. ...
- Green tea. Green tea is a soothing drink to get you going in the morning. ...
- Fruit. Share on Pinterest Tatjana Zlatkovic/Stocksy United.
Following are the best food to eat in the breakfast which is so healthy for your health...
- Greek Yogurt.
- Fresh Fruit Salad.
- Scrambled Eggs.
- Avocado Toast.
- savory oat meal.
- Whole Grain Pancakes.
- Lentil Breakfast Bowl.
- Berries.
Dr. Fuhrman talks about oils in our diet, how to get healthy fats but to definitely avoid any oil at all cost. Olive oil is explained, as it is in fact less harmful than animal fat, but still harmful and not as healthy as nuts and seeds.
Is honey allowed on the Nutritarian Diet? ›
Nutritarians avoid all processed sugar and sweeteners. We also don't use “natural” sweeteners like sugar (white, raw or otherwise), honey, maple syrup, stevia or agave. For a more in-depth look at the harm these sweeteners can cause, read Dr. Fuhrman's article on natural sweeteners here.
7 All-You-Can-Eat Veggies to Always Keep in Your Kitchen
- Beets. Beets are a two-for-one food because you can eat the dark-green leafy tops as well as the deep-red (or sometimes gold-colored) roots. ...
- Bell Peppers. ...
- Cauliflower. ...
- Celery. ...
- Cucumbers. ...
- Mushrooms. ...
- Romaine. ...
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Furhman's Nutritarian diet excludes dairy and meat for six weeks, but after this period a small amount of chicken and fish can be eaten. Fuhrman also allows a limited amount of low-fat dairy products, olive oil and refined carbohydrates on the diet after six weeks.
What happens to your gut when you eat oatmeal everyday? ›
"Oats contain a special type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan," says Michalczyk. "Beta-glucan forms a gel-like consistency in the gut and helps to keep things moving in your digestive tract and keep you regular." This helps with bulking up your stool, making it easier for your bowel movement later.
Is Dr Joel Fuhrman a vegan? ›
Dr. Joel Fuhrman is a renowned family physician and New York Times bestselling author who has been advocating for the health benefits of a vegan diet for over 30 years. He is best known for creating the Nutritarian diet, a type of whole foods plant-based diet.
Are eggs allowed on whole food plant-based diet? ›
While one person following a WFPB diet may eat no animal products, another may eat small amounts of eggs, poultry, seafood, meat, or dairy. The whole-foods, plant-based diet emphasizes plant-based foods while minimizing animal products and processed items.
What diets do not allow eggs? ›
Lacto-ovo vegetarian diets exclude meat, fish and poultry, but allow dairy products and eggs. Pescatarian diets exclude meat and poultry, dairy, and eggs, but allow fish. Vegan diets exclude meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products, as well as foods that contain these products.
What do nutritionists say about eggs? ›
In fact, government data suggests that most adults are under-consuming choline, which is a nutrient involved in memory and mood regulation. Eggs are a top source of this essential compound. Egg yolks also contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which support healthy vision.
