Plant Based Diet FAQs Archives * Plant Based Recipes: Garden + Kitchen https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/category/faq/ Whole food plant based recipes and grow your own food Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:17:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-Plant-Based-Recipe-Logo-Square-512-1-32x32.jpg Plant Based Diet FAQs Archives * Plant Based Recipes: Garden + Kitchen https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/category/faq/ 32 32 Plant Based Diet Definition: What being “plant based” means according to leading experts and organizations https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/plant-based-diet-definition-what-being-plant-based-means-according-to-leading-experts-and-organizations/ https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/plant-based-diet-definition-what-being-plant-based-means-according-to-leading-experts-and-organizations/#comments Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:11:32 +0000 https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/?p=4823 There is a lot of confusion about what a plant based diet is, and what food it includes. People ask: is a “plant based diet” primarily plants and some animal proteins, or all plants. There isn’t a centralized page or official organization to find a definition; therefore, we have to look to where and how […]

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]]> https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/plant-based-diet-definition-what-being-plant-based-means-according-to-leading-experts-and-organizations/feed/ 3 Does cross contamination on a grill make something “not vegan”? https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/does-cross-contamination-on-a-grill-make-something-not-vegan/ https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/does-cross-contamination-on-a-grill-make-something-not-vegan/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:54:35 +0000 https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/?p=6432 Many restaurants are adopting vegan options on their menu, which is a great thing for those following a plant-based diet and/or vegan lifestyle. While it matters how these products are prepared, does it matter if they share the same grill when it comes to the vegan label? The news is full of articles about complaints […]

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]]> https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/does-cross-contamination-on-a-grill-make-something-not-vegan/feed/ 5 New Vegan Q&A: Pantry items, alcohol, and eating out https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/new-vegan-qa-pantry-items-alcohol-and-eating-out/ https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/new-vegan-qa-pantry-items-alcohol-and-eating-out/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:18:54 +0000 https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/?p=5212 In this series of articles, I am going to answer questions I find online regarding being new to being vegan or 100% plant based way of eating. If you have your own questions that you would like answered as part of this series, please feel free to contact the website with your questions, or post […]

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]]> https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/new-vegan-qa-pantry-items-alcohol-and-eating-out/feed/ 0 How can I eat a plant based diet on a budget? It’s too expensive! https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/how-can-i-eat-a-plant-based-diet-on-a-budget-its-too-expensive/ https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/how-can-i-eat-a-plant-based-diet-on-a-budget-its-too-expensive/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2017 01:03:21 +0000 https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/?p=1403 Starting a new diet based on health can be daunting. Not only do you need to adjust what you cook, but your monthly expenses also change as a result of a different grocery list. Many people think that starting a plant based diet is expensive, and therefore unrealistic considering their budget. However, it is certainly […]

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]]> https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/how-can-i-eat-a-plant-based-diet-on-a-budget-its-too-expensive/feed/ 2 How to choose non-stick cookware for cooking oil-free plant-based meals https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/how-to-choose-non-stick-cookware-for-cooking-oil-free-plant-based-meals/ https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/how-to-choose-non-stick-cookware-for-cooking-oil-free-plant-based-meals/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:49:22 +0000 https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/?p=2729 This article is focused on helping you choose safe and suitable cookware for using on the stovetop. If you frequent the oil-free plant-based communities, there are often many suggestions on what to use. Many plant-based community members mention using ceramic cookware, but some of it is not safe – what type should you get? And […]

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]]> https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/how-to-choose-non-stick-cookware-for-cooking-oil-free-plant-based-meals/feed/ 2 Is vegetarian/vegan weight loss possible? (Plant Based FAQ) https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/is-vegetarian-vegan-weight-loss-possible/ https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/articles/is-vegetarian-vegan-weight-loss-possible/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2017 03:10:01 +0000 https://www.plantbasedrecipe.com/?p=441 Question synopsis: The following question is edited for length. Every time I read about someone who had lost a lot of weight, they always lost weight on some sort of high-protein, low(er) carb diet. So it seems like those kinds of diets are a lot more effective than vegetarian/vegan diets when it comes to weight loss. […]

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