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

Does the Nutritarian diet work? ›

Healthline Diet Score: 3.17 out of 5

BOTTOM LINE: The Nutritarian Diet promotes nutrient-rich plant foods and could aid weight loss by limiting processed and high calorie foods. However, it bans snacking and may be hard to follow, and some of its guidelines aren't supported by science.

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Can you eat 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.

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What does Dr. Fuhrman recommend for breakfast? ›

The recipes for all these purposes include quick fruit salads, good-for-you bars, and hearty, warm oatmeal with berries, nuts, and seeds. When you take time to slow down, you can enjoy yummy muffins, scrambled tofu with veggies, and creamy breakfast puddings made with antioxidant-rich seeds and whole grains.

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

This eating style focuses on the nutrient-rich foods that unleash the body's tremendous ability to heal, achieve optimal weight, and slow the aging process. Eat mostly plants means only eat animal products in small amounts, if any, such as meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.

Can you eat bread on Nutritarian diet? ›

Yes, you can eat bread on a nutritarian diet. It should be whole wheat, minimally processed and make up a very small portion of your daily calories.

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Can you eat oatmeal on a Nutritarian diet? ›

Can you eat oatmeal on the Nutritarian diet? Yes, because it's a whole grain. Whole grains can be up to 20% of the Nutritarian diet. Just make sure it's not quick-cooking oats, which are more processed, and that it doesn't contain added sugar.

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What is the number 1 healthy breakfast in the world? ›

Oatmeal + fruit + nut butter.

The best breakfasts have carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and fiber. In this combo, the oatmeal gives you complex carbs and fiber, keeps your blood sugar under control, and helps maintain an ideal balance of bacteria in your gut. The nut butter adds protein and healthy fats.

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What is the ultimate healthy breakfast? ›

If you're looking for a healthy morning meal, try easy options like eggs, whole wheat toast with toppings, nuts, and green tea. Breakfast is a great way to start your day. A nutritious breakfast can provide long-lasting energy and keep you full for hours.

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What vegetables can you eat unlimited amounts of? ›

Non-starchy vegetables include cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, salad greens, and zucchini, basically anything that's not a bean, potato, or corn. (While starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn are healthy, they're much more calorie-dense, so they definitely don't fall under the “unlimited” category).

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Is Dr. Fuhrman a vegan? ›

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.

How do you detox on the Nutritarian diet? ›

The Nutritarian Detox Plan

Fuhrman's approach, aim for at least 1 large salad, 2 servings of cooked greens, 3 servings of fruit, 1⁄2 cup of beans and 1 oz. of raw nuts/seeds daily. Round out meals with other healthy plant foods. Skip animal products, white flour, oil, and sweeteners.

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

Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside. He was a bold man that first ate an oyster. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being.

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Is Nutritarian diet anti inflammatory? ›

Inflammation. There's little to no recent independent research on the Nutritarian diet and inflammation. However, research suggests that plant-based diets may help protect against inflammation.

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Is honey allowed on the Nutritarian diet? ›

Nutritarians avoid all processed sugar and sweeteners. We also don't use “natural” sweeteners like sugar (white, raw or otherwise), honey, maple syrup, stevia or agave.

Is Nutritarian diet low carb? ›

Because the diet limits carbs, juices and sugary treats and drinks, this diet is low in carbs. Low-fat. The diet encourages a moderate consumption of healthy fats, like olive oil, and discourages unhealthy fats, such as saturated fats, with less than about 30% of total calories coming from fat.

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35+ Eat to Live Nutritarian Recipes (2024)

Breakfast Recipes

Nutritarian Chia Breakfast Pudding

Vegan Broccoli Sprout Smoothie

Instant Pot Amaranth Porridge (Gluten-Free)

Green Apple Smoothie with Spinach

Collard Greens Smoothie

Food Processor Smoothie (Mango Pineapple Spinach)

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Herbal Coffee (Benefits and Recipe)

Juices

Celery Cucumber Green Juice Recipe

Easy Beet Juice Recipe

Spinach Juice Recipe (Juicer or Blender)

Green Vegetable Detox Juice Recipe

Best Kale Juice Recipe

How to Make Green Juice Pulp Crackers

Parsley Juice

Vitamix Orange Juice

Nutritarian Salads & Salad Dressings

Vegan Tuna Salad (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Lentil Salad with Wild Rice (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Easy Oil-Free Hummus (4 Ingredients)

Eat to Live Soups

Vegan Tomato Soup (Blender Recipe)

Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup (Paleo, Vegan)

3-Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup

Peanut Butter Soup with Vegetables

Oh She Glows Eat Your Greens Detox Soup

Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup

Nutritarian Eat to Live Desserts

Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Easy Pomegranate-Lime Popsicles (2-Ingredients)

Vegan Avocado Chocolate Pudding

No Sugar Crockpot Applesauce

Mango Pineapple Popsicles

FAQs

Does the Nutritarian diet work? ›

How do you detox on the Nutritarian diet? ›

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