Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Food Guide

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WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED DIET — OPTIMAL HEALTH FOOD GUIDE

created by Evita Ochel (© 2016, 2018)

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Whole Unprocessed Plant Foods* Lightly Processed Plant Foods* Heavily Processed Plant Foods
• vegetables • bread/wraps (whole grain, organic, • refined grains: bread, pasta, cereals,
• fruits soaked, sprouted, and fermented cookies, cakes, crackers, granola bars
• grains grains, Ezekiel, sourdough) (all common boxed/bagged products)
• legumes (beans, peas, lentils) • pasta (whole grain, organic) • oils (all; isolated extracts of plants)
• nuts (raw) • nut/seed butters (pure, organic, • roasted /flavored nuts and seeds
• seeds (raw) commercially-made) • nut and seed butters with additives
• nut/seed butters (raw, homemade) • canned beans (organic, BPA-free can) • pasteurized juices and smoothies
• herbs • canned coconut milk (pure, organic, • condiments: ketchup, sauces, etc.
• spices BPA-free can, not extract) • sweeteners: white/brown sugar, etc.
• sprouts • non-dairy milk (pure, organic) • fried and heavily cooked plant foods
• sea vegetables (kelp, dulse, etc.) • tomato purée (pure, organic, glass jar)
• whole plant smoothies (homemade) • tofu (pure, organic) Animal Foods (factory and farm-raised)
• tamari / nama shoyu (pure, organic) • all dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Mushrooms* • maple syrup (pure, organic) • eggs and egg products
• meat and meat products
Whole, Naturally-Fermented Plant Foods Condiments • fish and seafood
• tempeh (pure, organic) • mustard (pure, organic)
• brine pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi • balsamic vinegar GMO Foods (non-organic corn, soy,
• raw apple cider vinegar • nutritional yeast canola, sugar, etc.)

These foods create ACIDITY, TOXICITY,


* Fresh, frozen, or dry; prioritize organic. * Read all package ingredients to ensure the
and INFLAMMATION in the body, leading
most wholesome and natural options.
to disease, weight and energy imbalances.
These foods need to make up These foods should have a
most of your diet. These foods should not be a
minimal role in your diet. part of your diet.

For more information and resources, visit: EvolvingWellness.com or Healthytarian.com

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