Comments on: How to Start a Plant-based Diet: The Ultimate Transition Guide for Beginners https://prettybirdkitchen.com/how-to-start-a-plant-based-diet/ Plant-Based Eating Made Simple Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:30:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.9 By: summersebastian https://prettybirdkitchen.com/how-to-start-a-plant-based-diet/#comment-66 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:28:40 +0000 https://prettybirdkitchen.com/?p=1547#comment-66 In reply to Carolannstreavel.

I love trying new plant-based recipes! It can be hard changing those old habits, but I can definitely tell that I feel better when I eat whole plant foods. Good luck changing your eating habits too! 🙂

]]> By: Carolannstreavel https://prettybirdkitchen.com/how-to-start-a-plant-based-diet/#comment-65 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:07:11 +0000 https://prettybirdkitchen.com/?p=1547#comment-65 I love the plant based recipes. I’m still changing my old habit to really feeling better. I’m a vegan person don’t eat to much meat .

]]> By: summersebastian https://prettybirdkitchen.com/how-to-start-a-plant-based-diet/#comment-62 Mon, 20 May 2019 15:50:13 +0000 https://prettybirdkitchen.com/?p=1547#comment-62 In reply to Paula.

Hi, Paula! I’m so excited that you’re starting this plant-based journey!!

For pasta, I like to find either 100% whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta. If I’m going with 100% whole wheat, I just look at the ingredient list and make sure it only lists whole grain durum wheat flour. Walmart and Aldi both carry 100% whole wheat pasta, so it isn’t hard to find those.

Now, gluten free pasta can be a bit tricky. You really have to read the ingredient list to make sure it contains whole plant foods since gluten free pastas sometimes contain weird ingredients. I try to find gluten free pastas made out of quinoa and/or brown rice. Aldi usually has some good options to choose from, and they’re better than other gluten free pastas I’ve tried before. Also, the Pasta Lensi brand has some good pastas made from legumes.

To make cooking easier on yourself, I recommend making dishes that can go either way. For example, if you make spaghetti, leave the sauce and meat separate so you can have a whole food, plant-based meal while your husband has the option of adding meat to his plate. Tacos are another easy meal that can go both ways. Just include plant-based toppings for you and traditional toppings for him.

Also, make some new plant-based recipes and ask him to at least try a couple of bites. He may find that he actually likes them! Plant-based dishes can be incredibly flavorful, and I find that lots of non-plant-based eaters end up liking them after they try them, especially when there’s no pressure to adopt this way of eating. If you can find some plant-based dishes that he likes, then eventually you may be able to reduce the number of days you have to cook meat each week.

Good luck with your plant-based journey! 🙂

]]> By: Paula https://prettybirdkitchen.com/how-to-start-a-plant-based-diet/#comment-61 Sun, 19 May 2019 13:39:23 +0000 https://prettybirdkitchen.com/?p=1547#comment-61 Hi Summer, I’m about to start this journey to a better lifestyle for myself for several reasons. For me this will be a transition and I appreciate you supporting that route. I’ve noticed that there are some pasta and specific bread choices. Are there also specific pasta choices? My husband is a meat lover and will not be joining me on the journey. What advice do you have for a person who is going to make this plant based transition but will be cooking for someone who will not be on a plant based diet?

]]> By: summersebastian https://prettybirdkitchen.com/how-to-start-a-plant-based-diet/#comment-56 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:03:08 +0000 https://prettybirdkitchen.com/?p=1547#comment-56 In reply to Jennifer.

Jennifer, I’m so sorry for all the health problems you’ve been through! That’s a lot for anyone to deal with, but I can’t imagine how hard it’s been with you being so young. I truly hope the plant-based lifestyle is the solution you’ve been looking for! And I’m so happy that you have a doctor who supports this lifestyle. If you can overcome cancer twice, then I KNOW you can do this. 🙂

]]> By: Jennifer https://prettybirdkitchen.com/how-to-start-a-plant-based-diet/#comment-55 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:20:32 +0000 https://prettybirdkitchen.com/?p=1547#comment-55 Thank you for this! I am transitioning into this due to some medical issues. Cancer twice in my life and I’m only 34. The lasting impact of chemo has taken a toll on my body so my dr have recommended to switch to a plant based to help with the recent diagnosis with cirrhosis. So I am researching but I appreciate your openness about it and it makes me less nervous to start!

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