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
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.
Can you eat eggs on a Nutritarian diet? ›
Wild or sustainably raised animal foods, including meat, dairy, fish, and eggs, are also allowed, as long as they don't exceed 10% of your daily calories (or about 2 servings per week). The Nutritarian Diet promotes whole, minimally processed foods, especially fresh veggies, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
What does Dr. Fuhrman recommend for breakfast? ›
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 oatmeal on an Eat to Live diet? ›
EAT TO LIVE BREAKFAST:
1/2 cup rolled oats. 1 to 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk.
What vegetables can you eat unlimited amounts of? ›
7 All-You-Can-Eat Veggies to Always Keep in Your Kitchen
- Bell Peppers. Did you know that red (and yellow and orange) bell peppers are green peppers that have fully ripened? ...
- Cauliflower. ...
- Celery. ...
- Cucumbers. ...
- Mushrooms. ...
- Romaine.
Foods that can be inflammatory: Highly processed foods, like corn chips, fried foods and too much red meat, sugar, wheat, rye and barley in people with gluten allergies of celiac disease.
What are the cons of the Nutritarian diet? ›
Because this diet limits meat and dairy, it can be low in iron, B vitamins, vitamin D, and calcium. You might need to get these from supplements, depending on what your doctor says. There's no snacking. Some people like to graze throughout the day, but you can't do that on the Nutritarian diet.
Can you eat rice on Nutritarian diet? ›
Whole grains: As sparingly as possible, you can eat unrefined grains like quinoa, millet, bulgur or brown rice, all alongside a tighter amount of starchy potatoes as they fit into the vegetable category nicely.
Is it healthy to eat only one meal a day? ›
Not everyone is suitable for the 1 meal a day diet. Many studies have shown that eating once a day can increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Especially if your one-meal diet consists of only fried foods that are highly processed or contain too many simple carbs.
What is the number 1 healthy breakfast in the world? ›
Oatmeal + fruit + nut butter.
The nut butter adds protein and healthy fats. The fruit tops it off with fiber and vitamins, plus it gives your breakfast a sweet taste. Avoid pre-packed oatmeal mixes that have added sugar and use old-fashioned oats instead.
Oatmeal is good for your gut.
Oats are a prebiotic food and the beta-glucan fiber helps feed the good bacteria. The fiber helps to keep you full for hours by slowing down digestion AND contributes to keeping bowel movements regular. A healthy gut decreases the risk for disease and inflammation.
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.
Will I lose weight if I only eat oatmeal everyday? ›
Oatmeal is a good option for breakfast because it can help a person to feel full for a long time. However, it does not provide the nutrients that a person needs on a daily basis. This makes the oatmeal diet a poor strategy for long-term weight loss.
Can I eat meat on a plant-based diet? ›
The diet consists primarily of food made of plants: fruits and vegetables in addition to nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes. A plant-based diet is not a vegetarian or vegan diet; you can eat poultry, beef, eggs, fish, and dairy products, however most of your nutrient intake is coming from plant-based food sources.
How much protein does Dr. Fuhrman recommend? ›
How much protein?
| Life stage | Estimated minimum protein requirement (g/ kg body mass/day) | g/day per 100 lb. body weight |
|---|
| Healthy young adult | 0.9 | 40.5 |
| Pregnancy | 1.2-1.5 | 54-68 |
| Athlete | 1.2-2.1 | 54-95 |
| Older adult | 0.85-1.5 | 39-68 |
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No controlled studies support claims that the carnivore diet can help eliminate health issues. It lacks beneficial nutrients, including fiber and plant compounds like antioxidants. It may be unsafe for some people. The carnivore diet consists entirely of meat and animal products, excluding all other foods.
What diet excludes meat? ›
A vegan diet is another form of vegetarianism where only plant foods are eaten and all foods from animal sources are avoided (meat, seafood, dairy, eggs and sometimes honey and gelatine).
