
Addressing the 5 concerns of a whole food plant-based diet
Clearly, we are passionate about plant-based foods and nutrition, but adopting this way of eating can can be challenging for a number of reasons, including:
1. Lack of knowledge
Some people may not know how to properly plan and prepare meals that are based on whole, plant-based foods. You can finds lots of easy and delicious recipes here. We also organise regular plant-based cooking workshops at the Eat by Alex Lab where you will learn all about plant-based cooking and receive a recipe booklet. The next one is on February 1st, 2023.
2. Social pressures
Eating a plant-based diet can be difficult if the people around you don't follow the same diet or don't understand it. It can be tough to stick to your dietary choices when friends and family are eating differently. We like to address this concern by having friends and family try some super yummy plant-based food (order them a discovery pack or make them a recipe!), remain positive, and offer to teach them a few things about plant-based diets.
3. Fear of inadequate nutrients intake
- Legumes (beans, lentils, peas)
- Whole grains (quinoa, oats, barley)
- Nuts and seeds (almonds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds)
- Tofu, tempeh and other soy-based products
- Green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, kale)
4. Lack of variety
- seasonal vegetables & fruits
- different herbs & spices
- using a different grain every day or every other day
- using different nuts & seeds for each different meal. For example almonds for breakfast, toasted cashews on your lunch, hazelnuts as a snack, blended pine nuts instead of parmesan
- different sweeteners like maple syrup, dates, agave, birnel and coconut sugar
- as many different sources of fat & oils like olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, sunflower oil and cacao butter oil
Let us help you get variety! Order a meal plan.
5. Cost
Conclusion on transitioning to a whole food and plant-based diet
We believe that with proper education, meal planning and preparation, it's possible to overcome these challenges and to follow a healthy whole foods, plant-based diet. As with any lifestyle change, it takes time and effort to adjust to new habits and to learn new ways of cooking, but it can be done.
If you are interested in adjusting your diet and require guidance, we have created the 7-day Green Week program which will guide you to mindful living. It includes all your meals for 5 days plus a do-it-yourself kit for the weekend, and our guidance with lots of tips and solutions.