Changing to a Whole Food Diet

ktbkitten

My husband and I have been looking into moving towards a more whole food diet. I have found some good websites and other good links, but I was wondering if there were any good cook books out there. I am planning on going to the library tomorrow. Also, any tips on the change would be welcome. Thanks!!

DonnaLetsGo

I am going to try paleo style eating, cooking. It is a whole foods eating plan; no bread, pasta, rice, etc. Read about it. Makes sense.

Rynatat

It's easier than you think, and you don't need fancy recipes. Fresh produce is delicious on it's own, but don't be afraid to experiment on your own. Feel free to look at my diary, I've been on a strict Whole Foods Plant Based Lifestyle since November (I was mostly there for several months before aside from some chicken & salmon, but made the final switch & am LOVING LIFE!!), my husband is almost there, but I "play" with foods.
Plus, a lot of places are offering dairy, soy, wheat & egg free foods (found some rice burgers at our local grocery store that are DELISH!!). Once you start actively looking for whole foods you'll see they've been around you the whole time :happy:

CoachReddy

good for you!

the books I'm reading right now are Vegan-focused, but super useful in any case. I assume you're looking to keep animal products though.

google Mark Sisson, he's a paleo guru and his blog is amazing.

Topher1978

Most every cook book is going to be whole food. That is pretty much what you use when you are cooking for yourself. Unless it is baking that you are talking about. But if you want good breads and pastries, you have to use at least half white flour, if not 75% for consistency. The gluten is what makes baked goods hold together and be a good consistency... But you can add whole wheat, or corn meal to cookies, pizza dough, pancakes etc and it works well.

ktbkitten

Yes we plan on keeping meat, but in lower quantities. We eat mostly venison, but we will still eat other meats. The more I learn about the effects of meat and dairy on our bodies the less I want to eat them. It just seems daunting to change our whole way of eating. I can't see us eating raw foods all the time. I would need to have recipes and variety to be able to make a real change. Thanks for the tips. I'm pretty excited to change our diets. I'm tired of being tired and sick!

Topher1978

Meat and dairy is good for your body. Your body is meant to consume these. We are built for it. Do not believe the self appointed health gurus.

Rynatat

Most every cook book is going to be whole food. That is pretty much what you use when you are cooking for yourself. Unless it is baking that you are talking about. But if you want good breads and pastries, you have to use at least half white flour, if not 75% for consistency. The gluten is what makes baked goods hold together and be a good consistency... But you can add whole wheat, or corn meal to cookies, pizza dough, pancakes etc and it works well.

FYI - use xantham gum with gluten free flours to hold together better. I have had Celiac's since birth & several other food allergies & VERY successfully bake & cook whatever I want & both my family & my husbands enjoy it. I eat gluten, soy, dairy, egg, animal protein free, and I avoid things that are processed in the same facility due to cross contamination (due to the gluten allergy, I'm SUPER sensitive!). As you can see by my pic - I'm not starving or suffering from malnutrition or lack of food!

CoachReddy

Meat and dairy is good for your body. Your body is meant to consume these. We are built for it. Do not believe the self appointed health gurus.

i agree actually! DON'T just take it from us, do the research! However that also goes both ways and you shouldn't listen to this guy either.