The healthiest approach to a vegan diet and lifestyle is to follow models of traditional cuisines (such as different Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean), meal formats, and times of meals. The healthiest cooking combines well-cooked (cooked through), lightly cooked (brightly colored and crunchy), raw, and naturally pickled and fermented foods and dishes.
It is always the variety and interaction of foods, preparations and styles that provides the greatest benefit and satisfaction. Any dish, broken down into its individual ingredients is not that exciting, but when it is prepared and comes together, something new and delicious is created. For example, imagine chickpeas and tahini vs hummus. Without the salt and something sour, it does not come to life. So, you can follow vegetarian and vegan recipes while still being creative, healthy and displaying a high level of culinary mastery.
SHI is a macrobiotic school that teaches it is a myth that vegan cuisine is limited and restrictive. Plant-abundant diets based on grains, beans and vegetables in combination with seasonal preparations and ingredients are much more versatile and diverse than a standard meat and dairy based diet. The trick is to learn how to use these ingredients in a way that meet the needs of a healthy body.
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