35+ Eat to Live Nutritarian Recipes (2024)

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.

35+ Eat to Live Nutritarian Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you have 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.

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.

Can you eat potatoes on Nutritarian diet? ›

The Nutritarian Diet encourages eating whole or minimally processed foods, including: Vegetables. This category includes all vegetables, whether raw or cooked, as well as small amounts of starchy veggies like potatoes.

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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.

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Is food really and truly the most effective medicine Joel Fuhrman? ›

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.

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Can you eat meat on Dr Fuhrman's diet? ›

Dr. Fuhrman doesn't eliminate meat or dairy completely. During his talk he said that ideally it is best not to consume meat more than 3 times per week, although interestingly, when I got my book signed by him, I asked him if he ate meat and he said very little.

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Is the Nutritarian diet anti-inflammatory? ›

The idea is that eating these foods will help you cut calories without feeling hungry. These foods are also nutrient-dense, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can help lower inflammation, fight cancer, and prevent conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

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Does the Nutritarian diet work? ›

Scientific research highlighted in Eat for Life, shows that a this nutrient-rich, plant-based diet can dramatically reduce the risk, and in many cases resolve type 2 diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disease, certain types of cancer, and other major illnesses.

What happens to your gut when you eat oatmeal everyday? ›

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.

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Can I eat olives on a Nutritarian diet? ›

Do: Top your salad with olives and nuts instead of olive oil. Try a dry dressing. On the nutritarian, whole olives are considered a better source of fiber, with fewer calories, than processed oil.

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.

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What is the healthiest potato option? ›

The Healthiest Potato is the Red Potato

After taking into account the mineral density, the vitamin density, the macronutrient balance, the sugar-to-fiber ratio, the sodium-to-potassium ratio, and the phytochemical profile, red potatoes are the healthiest potato with data from the USDA Food Database.

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Can you have eggs on a renal diet? ›

Depending on the individualized protein needs of a CKD patient, the choice of whole egg or egg whites provides versality in adding or limiting protein in the renal diet plan. Whole eggs provide a nutrient-dense source of calories to meet the increased energy demands of CKD patients.

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Can you eat eggs on plant paradox diet? ›

You're encouraged to eat these foods on the Plant Paradox Diet: Proteins: grass-fed or -finished meats, pasture-raised poultry, free-range eggs, wild-caught fish, and hemp products like “hempeh,” hemp tofu, or hemp protein powder.

What diets do not allow eggs? ›

Vegan diets exclude meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products, as well as foods that contain these products.

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What do nutritionists say about eggs? ›

Most experts say it's OK to eat an average of just under one egg per day. That means if you have a three egg omelet twice a week and a fried egg with avocado toast once per week, you're within the range.

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