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The Food We Eat

This Ted Talk explores the state of food in America, why we eat what we eat, and how our supermarkets have shaped the future of food. Food editor and writer Mark Bittman explains why 40% of the food in American supermarkets doesn’t qualify as real food. Bittman notes that food, by its dictionary definition, isRead more The post The Food We Eat appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Swap the Meat for Whole Plant Substitutes

A common tendency among people transitioning to a whole food, plant-based diet is to find those delicious recipes or meals that include a meat substitute. I understand why people would crave the one thing that was the center of their dinner plate for decades. It’s likely you are missing the flavor, texture, and colors of meat, which fake meat products mimic. The biggest concerns with many of these products, however, are the isolated soy proteins, textured protein, excessive use of oils, and salts they contain. You have to pick your battles if you are using these products, but here are some guidelines I use when choosing to play around in the fake meat arena.

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What Exactly is a PlantPure Meal Starter?

Many people have been asking what a “PlantPure Kitchen Starter” is. Here is my attempt to explain why we created them and how they can be a helpful addition to your pantry. Growing up in the 70’s was the beginning of the processed food boom. My mother was a great cook, but she went backRead more The post What Exactly is a PlantPure Kitchen Starter? appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Fall Recipes

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay. The fall months bring some of the best seasonal produce, while also bringing us into holiday season, which is often full of rich and unhealthy foods. Rather than indulging in candy and baked goods this time of year, enjoy recipes with seasonal fruits and vegetables that you don’t normally use theRead more The post Fall Recipes appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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What The Heck Is An Instant Pot® and How Do I Use It?

Laura Dietrich As a plant-based eater I have heard quite a few people rave about their Instant Pots. The only problem for me was that I knew very little about what it was or how to use it. A friend demonstrated making black beans from scratch and I instantly wanted to have one of myRead more The post What The Heck Is An Instant Pot® and How Do I Use It? appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Whole

Whole food is defined as “food that has been processed or refined as little as possible and is free from additives or other artificial substances.” It’s often easier to be plant-based, than it is to be whole food plant-based in a society that runs on processed foods. This can be a big challenge given ourRead more The post Whole appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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Where Do Our Tastebuds Begin?

The tastebuds of children are not as hard to shape as many people assume. Childhood taste buds left to their own devices, however, can form poor eating habits that last a lifetime. In an NPR interview with Bee Wilson, author of “Baby’s First Bite”, Wilson makes the point that as humans, we’re all hardwired toRead more The post Where Do Our Tastebuds Begin? appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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What’s an Ancient Grain?

Have you ever been confused about the difference between ancient and regular grains? Are they more nutritious, better-quality grains, or are they another way of tagging a grain “organic”? First, here’s a list of the most commonly used ancient grains: Farro Spelt Kamut Quinoa (GF) Millet (GF) Amaranth (GF) Teff (GF) Chia (GF) Sorghum (GF)Read more The post What’s an Ancient Grain? appeared first on PlantPure Nation.

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