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 diet could be a good fit for people who are concerned about heart health. Research suggests that plant-based diets might also be a good option for people with diabetes. The Nutritarian diet in particular focuses on low-glycemic index foods, which help keep your blood sugar stable.
What foods are allowed on the eat to live 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 a nutritarian eat for breakfast? ›
Breakfast
- Oil-Free Vegan Lemon Energy Bites (Reduced Fat, No-Cook) Breakfast · Desserts · Recipes.
- Apple Pie Oatmeal Bake. Breakfast · Desserts.
- Simple Overnight Oats. Breakfast.
- Nutritarian Apple Pie Filling. Breakfast · Desserts.
- Nutritarian Tofu Scrambled Eggs. Breakfast.
Being a Nutritarian, it's often hard to find something that will fit the bill as far as our nutritional desires go, but oatmeal is almost always a safe bet (as long as they don't drown it in maple syrup or something!).
Can you eat eggs on Dr. Fuhrman's diet? ›
All dairy, as well as eggs, are included on a very limited basis. "No more than 8 ounces for women, 10 ounces for men, per week," reads one of Dr. Fuhrman's "detox" instructions.
Is honey allowed on the Nutritarian diet? ›
Nutritarians avoid all processed sugar and sweeteners. We also don't use “natural” sweeteners like sugar (white, raw or otherwise), honey, maple syrup, stevia or agave. For a more in-depth look at the harm these sweeteners can cause, read Dr. Fuhrman's article on natural sweeteners here.
What are the 5 foods to avoid for a long life? ›
Here are eight foods that you should cut down on (or avoid eating altogether) as you get older, and why:
- Raw or undercooked eggs, meat and poultry. ...
- Grapefruit. ...
- High-sodium foods. ...
- Caffeine. ...
- Sodas and sugary drinks. ...
- “Sugar-free” drinks. ...
- Alcoholic beverages. ...
- Foods with empty calories.
Here are the top foods that when asked, American said that simply can't live without.
- Mac and Cheese.
- butter.
- pizza.
- milk.
- bread.
- bacon.
- pasta.
- cheese.
A balanced diet of survival food will ensure that your body is getting all the protein, carbs, minerals, and vitamins it requires to remain healthy. If you could only select five foods to survive on, potatoes, kale, trail mix, grains, and beans would get you pretty far.
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.
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.
This challenge focuses on eating high quality foods (superfoods) for 21 days straight. These superfoods are designed to help you achieve your goals and see maximum results. As you incorporate more superfoods and healthier upgrades, the less likely you are to overeat or feel the need to count calories.
What is the 7 day oatmeal diet? ›
To follow this 7-day diet, people start off with eating just oatmeal for all three meals of the day for the first two days, followed by eating oatmeal for at least two meals of the day for the next two days. Finally, dieters consume oatmeal for just one meal of the day for the remaining three days.
What is the healthiest diet of all time? ›
Widely considered to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Okinawan diet has numerous health benefits. So much so that Japan has the lowest obesity rates and second longest life expectancy of any developed country. The Okinawan diet is centred around fish, seafood, tofu, and other nutrient-rich ingredients.
Who has the healthiest diet in the world? ›
The Countries with the Healthiest Diets in the World
- Japan. Japan is generally thought of as having one of the healthiest diets in the world. ...
- Iceland. Iceland is another country that has a healthy diet thanks to its abundance of fresh fish. ...
- Senegal. ...
- Thailand.
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being. It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings. Instead of going out to dinner, buy good food.
What is the healthiest cleanest diet? ›
The foundation of clean eating is choosing whole foods and foods in their less processed states—choosing from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, pulses (beans, lentils, and peas), dairy, nuts, seeds, and high-quality animal and plant proteins.
