How to Start a WHOLE FOOD PLANT BASED DIET *SIMPLIFIED* 🌿

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💁🏻‍♀️ Michele Swaczyna, founder of Vegan Michele, is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, chef, wife, and mother. Her brand Vegan Michele helps people around the world transition to a whole food plant based diet as well as succeed on their weight loss journey. In addition to providing helpful recipes, videos, and coaching clients, Michele loves spending time with her husband Kris and raising their two children together.

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Whole Grains — Brown rice, quinoa, barley, millet, etc. You can buy these in the bulk section or in bags.
Dried Beans and Lentils — Black, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, red lentils, brown lentils, French lentils, etc. You can buy these in the bulk section or in bags.
Canned Beans (no added salt) — Black, cannellini, garbanzo, kidney, pinto, etc. More expensive than dried beans, these are handy to have on hand for when you need a quick meal.
Oatmeal — Steel cut or rolled
Whole Grain Pasta — 100% Whole wheat, along with brown rice, quinoa, whole spelt, etc.
Canned Tomatoes (no added salt)
Oil — and sugar-free marinara sauce
Vegetable Broth (low-sodium with no added oil)
Frozen Fruits — Including berries, mangoes, grapes, bananas, and other favorites. Use these in smoothies, stir them into oatmeal, or eat them right out of the freezer as a snack.
Frozen Vegetables — Including corn, mixed green veggies, and any other favorites. Call on these when you have very little time; they are just as health-promoting as fresh veggies.
Frozen Cooked Whole Grains — Look for brown rice or whole grain medleys. Keep on hand in a pinch - you can defrost them in the microwave, steam, or toss straight into soup.
Nuts & Seeds — (no added oil, salt, or sugar) Flax, Hemp, and/or chia seeds
Cold Cereals (no added sugar or refined grains) — Such as puffed corn, rice, millet, and kamut
Condiments — Look for sugar-free mustard, hot sauce, sriracha, Tabasco, and so on. Soy sauce (low sodium) or Bragg Liquid Aminos Vinegars—Balsamic, apple cider, red wine, etc.
Fresh Fruits — Including berries, bananas, apples, lemon or lime for dressings, and any other favorites. These are perishable, so buy only what you need for a week.
Fresh Vegetables — Including leafy greens (like spinach, kale, romaine), cruciferous veggies (like broccoli or cauliflower), starchy vegetables (like potatoes or sweet potatoes), other vegetables (like green beans, zucchini, peppers, onions, mushrooms, garlic), and any other favorites. These are perishable, so buy only what you need for a week.
Fresh Salsa (oil-free) Hummus (oil-free)
Tofu
Tempeh
Miso — Start with lighter varieties if you’re not accustomed to miso. Dried Fruits — Including dates, raisins, mango, and any other favorites Unsweetened Applesauce
Nut or Soy Milk (unsweetened)
Frozen Veggie Burgers
Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas
Whole Grain Wraps
Whole Grain Pizza Crust
100% Whole Grain Bread — I like Dave’s Killer Bread Good Seed variety and Ezekiel. Brown Rice or Corn Cakes — Or other whole grain, oil-free crackers
Nut Butter (no added oil or sugar)
Herbs and Spices — Basil, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, crushed red pepper, turmeric.

[thecozystitchco]

I started 5 days ago and i’m feeling 100% better and can’t believe some of the food I used to eat 😳

[crystalb]

Thank you so much for your videos! I am a breast cancer survivor and I am finding ways to improve my lifestyle and the lifestyle of my family. Your videos are very informative and help so much. Thank you! 😊❤️

[lianelindsey]

Thank you for your video...
I’m on a whole food plant based diet because I want to live a healthier life
I just stared in November
But I can feel it every day
So much more energy!
Feeling great!

[judemiles]

Great video! I've been vegan for about six months now and though I do incorporate some processed foods into my diet (protein bars/powder, occasional vegan meat/dairy alternatives, snack bars, etc.) I highly enjoy eating an abundance of fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains nuts, and seeds in their natural state! It's great to see creators out there sharing content that is so accessible to those looking to enter the plant-based world!

[floyddaye]

Thank you so much for accurately, defining, vegan and plant base and denotative the differences between the two. There are so many other content creators that conflate and confuse.

[artbyadrienne]

I went vegetarian for January. I didn't make it to "vegan" everyday as I added a dab of butter to some potatoes. I did finally learn how to make Tofu taste really good. 👍

[geno]

I’am new starting my journey on plant based!

[scienceislove]

I do take a multi.. and all of my friends do that too.. (they're not vegan.. some vegetarian and some even eat meat..)
There's literally nothing wrong with that... Bless you Michele for even one person going vegan means the world to me and poor animals!

[davidthescottishvegan]

A awesome how to start a vegan WFPB diet video Michele. Yes I don't want to eat anything that has a mum. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Michele.

[broccolista]

What a perfect expanation!! I've watched this three times and am saving it to show others who inquire about WFPB vs. Vegan diets. Thank you!!

[jenniferm]

Awesome clear and concise video! I'm going to share it with my wfpb group.

[BManolakos]

Thank you for creating and posting this video! It’s so thorough, and the hints and recommendations you make at the end are outstanding!

[chantellefashion]

Great thumbnail it's really clickable and Great video! I've been wanting to try out a whole food plant-based diet but was a bit intimidated by the idea. Your explanation of how to start was super helpful and simplified things for me. I can't wait to start incorporating more whole foods into my meals. Thanks for sharing!

[Alexander-Dailey]

I started 5 days ago and i’m feeling 100% better and can’t believe some of the food I used to eat

[beckymedina]

New subscriber! I can't wait to watch all your videos! This was fantastic, thank you 💞

[evagosselin]

I'm a new subscriber, great video Michele, I've learned alot so far, very helpful, thankyou! 😊

[daves]

Great information here! Going to bookmark and pass it on to others that need these answers.

[asukachan]

Great thorough video! I've been eating too much junk vegan food and needed a reset.
I think that aiming for 100% WFPB is a safer goal (for lack of a better phrase) than 90% WFPB. 10% of animal food or 10% of highly processed food isn't easy to eyeball so it's easy to slip past that limit. For someone on a 1500 kcal maintenance, 10% is just 2 large boiled eggs or 3 oreos or 1.5 tablespoon of butter or half a chicken breast cooked without fat or 1 chocolate chip cookie. Most people don't know what 10% of their calories is.

[christinaquiroz]

Great information about veganism! What is your opinion on Stevia? I use Stevia with my herbal tea and also with oatmeal.

[MargaretBieler]

Sounds like a good challenge. I’m going to give it a go