Cracking the Basics of
Plant-Forward Eating

A plant-forward diet is not about excluding or limiting food groups; it’s about being more mindful of how to add and enjoy more plants on the plate. And that’s one thing we can all agree on: enjoying more plant foods, as part of balanced meals and snacks makes for healthier, happier lives.

What is Plant-Forward Eating?

A plant-forward diet is not about excluding or limiting food groups; it’s about being more mindful of how to add and enjoy more plants on the plate. And that’s one thing we can all agree on: enjoying more plant foods, as part of balanced meals and snacks makes for healthier, happier lives.

Plant-Forward Eating Defined

Flavorful fruits and vibrant vegetables, satisfying whole grains and a variety of wholesome, nutrient-packed foods such as legumes, nuts and seeds, edamame and tofu are the mainstays. Low-fat milk and dairy products, seafood, lean meat, poultry and eggs are also parts of this balanced diet and complement plant foods deliciously and nutritiously.

Plant-Forward Eating Defined

Flavorful fruits and vibrant vegetables, satisfying whole grains and a variety of wholesome, nutrient-packed foods such as legumes, nuts and seeds, edamame and tofu are the mainstays. Low-fat milk and dairy products, seafood, lean meat, poultry and eggs are also parts of this balanced diet and complement plant foods deliciously and nutritiously.

Plant-Sources of
Omega-3 ALA

Omega-3 ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) has been associated with benefits for heart health, brain health and inflammation. Essential ALA is found in plant-based foods, such as walnuts, flaxseed, soybean oil and canola oil. Omega-3 ALA can’t be made by the body, so it’s important to recommend people get more from plant foods. Walnuts, THE omega-3 nut are the only nut with an excellent source omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz).

Simple Ways to Eat More Plants

Check out these simple and delicious plant-forward recipes:
Green Goddess Tuna Pinwheels

Green Goddess Tuna Walnut Salad Pinwheels

Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos with Pickled Vegetables

Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos with Pickled Vegetables

Lemony Tuna Walnut Zoodle Salad

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Walnuts Are a Plant!

California Walnuts teamed up with Produce for Better Health to provide clarity around some of these terms and create a clear action plan to help people eat more plants. Because it doesn’t have to be complicated, confusing or exclusionary: A plant-forward diet is simply being more mindful of how to incorporate more plants on the plate.

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Cracking the Basics of
Plant-Forward Eating

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