Session 2: Go for Plant-Based!

In this session, you will learn simple, practical strategies to build lasting eating patterns that support cancer prevention and survivorship. Topics covered in this session include:

  • Choosing more plant-based foods
  • Making healthier ingredient exchanges
  • Shopping for nutritious foods on a budget

Ready to learn more? Browse our Topics and Recipe Bank under the menu on the left for additional practical tips to support your health and healthy recipes.

Videos

Shopping Smart for a Mediterranean Diet 

This video will go over how to shop cost-effectively for healthy options at your local market.
Length: 1:20

Plant Based & Mediterranean Eating for Cancer Risk Reduction

A history or cancer or personal risk of cancer means your diet is all the more important to prevent the disease. Employing a plant-based or Mediterranean diet as described in this video can greatly reduce your risk.
Length: 2:45

Simple Plant Based Swaps 

This video will teach you healthier ingredients to reach for when preparing your favorite meals.
Length: 1:18

Olive Oil Vinegarette for Plant Based Eating 

This video will teach you the key components to making a healthy and delicious salad dressing.
Length: 2:11


Infographics

Plant Based Proteins

This voiceover explains why protein is a key component for a healthy diet and what the best protein options are for your health.
Length: 0:52

Download Plant Based Proteins Infographic

Whole Grains

This voiceover explains how you can incorporate whole grains into your meals and snacks throughout the day.
Length: 0:45

Download Whole Grains Infographic

Mediterranean Diet Basics

This voiceover walks you through what to eat and what to avoid to follow a Mediterranean eating pattern.
Length: 0:42

Download Mediterranean Diet Basics Infographic

Mediterranean Diet Food Swaps

This voiceover common ingredient swaps that can be made to make your favorite recipes healthier.
Length: 0:28

Download  Mediterranean Diet Food Swaps Infographic


Go for Plant-Based! Recipes

Hearty Black Bean Soup

Hearty Black Bean Soup

Difficulty Level: Easy

Dark Chocolate Bark

Dark Chocolate Bark

Difficulty Level: Easy

View our collection of recipes designed to help you put the nutrition principles from this program into practice with simple, delicious meals you can make at home.


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