4 Recipes Approved by Dr. Michael Greger from NutritionFacts.org (2024)

I’ve got some exciting news to share with you today: doctor Michael Greger and his team at NutritionFacts.org are putting together a recipe directory for healthy plant-based recipes, and four recipes from Vegan Runner Eats have been approved by Dr. Greger himself to become a part of it!

In case you’ve been living under a rock and never heard of Dr. Greger and his site, NutritionFacts.org, here’s what you need to know.

Dr. Greger reviews all of the leading research papers on nutrition published every year so that you and I didn’t have to, and puts them into informative and entertaining videos and articles that are way more palatable for the average human beings like ourselves to comprehend.

When I first went vegan, Dr. Greger’s site and his multiple lectures on YouTube helped me learn so much about how to do this plant-based thing right, and since then I have a huge sense of appreciation and gratitude for Dr. Greger’s work.

So when a few weeks ago I heard that his team was putting together a directory of healthy plant-based recipes that followed everything Dr. Greger was teaching, I knew I had to try my luck with recipes from my blog!

If you’ve ever taken a good look at my recipes, you may have noticed that I try to use only all-natural, plant-based ingredients with little to no oil. Dr. Greger’s ingredient guideline encouraged that along with a few other pointers. After a few emails with Dr. Greger’s assistant we finally settled on these four recipes.

Eggplant Roll Ups with Black Bean-Potato Stuffing

This was one of the first recipes I’ve published that immediately got a lot of attention on Pinterest. The festive look of neat eggplant rolls smothered in marinara sauce makes this dish a good choice for when you need to impress guests or take a casserole to a potluck (which I’ve done more than once).

See the recipe here.

My favorite thing about these roll ups is that they deliver a perfect Italian taste without the involvement of pasta or cheese. And of course roasted eggplant – I just love its delicious, melt-in-your-mouth texture!

Be careful not to drench it in oil during baking as it can absorb more of it than you want. A slight drizzle or spray (if you have an oil spray bottle) will do.

Broccoli-Apple Winter Salad ‘Tacos’

I came up with this recipe for the Virtual Vegan Potluck 2014 last December when I was craving something with traditional rich, winter-y flavors (think creamy dressing) but still wanted the crunch and texture of raw vegetables.

The pumpkin seed-based dressing and simple ‘taco shells’ made from lettuce leaves delivered (literally) just what I was looking for. Don’t be confused by the word ‘winter’ – these tacos go well in the summer too!

See the recipe here.

Another bonus, besides the obvious one of eating tasty raw veggies: this was the first time Rob ever ate raw broccoli and even complimented it! This means a lot coming from a man who never ate broccoli (even cooked and covered in sauce) even a couple years ago.

Southern Slow Cooker Collard Greens

This side dish became an unexpected hit here on the blog during the holiday season. Clearly, the demand for a reliable, no-fuss vegan collard greens recipe is high just before January 1st, a day when the Southern tradition suggests eating collard greens and black-eyed peas to attract good fortune for the year.

This recipe for vegan Southern collard greens is very simple, and the most labor-intensive part is cleaning and chopping the collards.

See the recipe here.

4 Recipes Approved by Dr. Michael Greger from NutritionFacts.org (4)To my chagrin, Rob isn’t a fan of collard greens, so I haven’t been making this dish a lot. However, I’ve received lots of great reviews from the blog readers, so it’s nice to know that this recipe is thoroughly enjoyed 🙂

Hearty Chickpea and Shiitake Mushroom Soup

Out of all soups here on the blog, this is the one I’ve been making the most frequently ever since I came up with this recipe. In fact, I love this soup so much that I have no problem eating it even in the heat of this year’s unusuallywarm and dry Pacific Northwestern summer. It helps that Rob likes it too!

See the recipe here.

4 Recipes Approved by Dr. Michael Greger from NutritionFacts.org (5)The inspiration for this recipe came from a soup I used to love as a child long before I had any thoughts of going vegan.

The original recipe called for strips of beef, which resulted in a much ‘fattier’ broth, not to say that the resulting soup was nowhere near vegan. Thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms do a great job conveying the chewiness of meat while keeping the soup very low on fat – there’s no oil used here at all.

Also, I’ve been using barley instead of rice pretty often because Rob likes its texture here – try that for a different twist on this recipe if you’d like.

Dr. Greger’s team are currently working on getting this healthy recipe directory up and running. Once it’s published, I’ll definitely let you know how to find it on his site, NutritionFacts.org. Can’t wait to see what other recipes they’ve picked!

Question for you: What’s your favorite healthy plant-based dinner recipe? Please share below!

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Alina first made a switch to a vegan diet in 2013 to optimize her athletic performance as a marathon runner. Eventually she embraced veganism as a way to be kinder to fellow living beings and the environment. Alina hopes that this blog helps its readers on their path to becoming vegan and making this world a better place.

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FAQs

What are Dr. Michael Greger's daily dozen? ›

Each day, I recommend a minimum of three servings of beans (legumes), one serving of berries, three servings of other fruits, one serving of cruciferous vegetables, two servings of greens, two servings of other veggies, one serving of flaxseeds, one serving of nuts and seeds, one serving of herbs and spices, three ...

Which fruit is the best nutritionfacts? ›

Berries are the healthiest fruits in part due to their plant pigments.

What is the Daily Dozen cookbook? ›

Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen

This beautifully-designed, comprehensive cookbook boasts more than 120 recipes for delicious, life-saving, plant-based meals, snacks, sauces, desserts, beverages, and more.

What are the healthiest vegetables to eat on Greger? ›

Greger recommends sticking to low-oxalate greens (i.e. basically any greens other than spinach, swiss chard, and beet greens). For substantiation of any statements of fact from the peer-reviewed medical literature, please see the associated videos below.

What is the one meal a day eating window? ›

A Quick Review

The OMAD diet is an extreme intermittent fasting method that restricts your eating periods to only one hour per day. Some evidence suggests that prolonged periods of not eating might result in weight loss. Still, experts say that this type of intermittent fasting may result in fatigue and severe hunger.

What is the number 1 healthiest fruit? ›

Blueberries take the title of healthiest fruit. Blueberries' stunning hue comes from their anthocyanins — an antioxidant believed to be responsible for their numerous health benefits. Long-term studies suggest that including blueberries in your regular lineup may lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Is Dr. Greger vegan? ›

In the same year, he was hired to work on mad cow issues for Farm Sanctuary, near Cornell, and became a vegan after touring a stockyard as part of his work with Farm Sanctuary.

What is the most sold cookbook of all time? ›

Betty Crocker's Cookbook (originally called Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book) by Betty Crocker (1950) – approx. 65 million copies. When the Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book was published by the fictional Betty Crocker in 1950, its sales actually rivaled those of the Bible.

What supplements does Dr. Greger take? ›

Michael Greger, who specializes in nutrition, told Business Insider he takes a concoction of supplements that contain vitamin D, vitamin B12 and more. He consumes a vitamin D supplement every single day, saying that it helps with calcium and phosphorous absorption that is vital for strong bones and teeth.

What is the Greger carb to fiber ratio? ›

Here's how the 5:1 rule works. Simply look at the ratio of grams of carbohydrates to grams of dietary fibre. Divide the carbohydrates by the dietary fibre. You want a 5:1 ratio or less.

How much protein per day for seniors? ›

Research suggests that protein requirements may be higher in older adults. Researchers recommend that older adults consume 1-1.2 grams of protein per kilogram body weight (one kilogram is about 2.2 pounds). Endurance and resistance training exercises are also advised to promote muscle health.

What is the daily dozen? ›

Dr. Michael Greger, a physician who specializes in clinical nutrition, calls it his Daily Dozen — a summary of all the “healthiest of healthy foods” and habits he tries to fit into his daily routine to stay slim and prevent disease.

What is a serving of daily dozen? ›

Dr Greger's Daily Dozen is available as a free app on iphone and android. Serving = 1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, collards, etc. Serving = 1 c.

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