The world is becoming an increasingly health-conscious place & while that’s amazing, there’s a plethora of diets and nutrition advice that can make knowing what to eat a little overwhelming. At Dean’s Natural Food Market, we offer nutritious options for a variety of lifestyles, however, in this article, we wanted to focus on the benefits of plant-based alternatives and how you can add them to your diet.
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Plant-based alternatives are used in place of meats, dairy, protein, seafood, and more! Beyond Burger is a popular option as a hamburger alternative. Even if you’re simply looking to cut back on red meat, Beyond Burger has that real burger taste, without sacrificing protein. They also offer plant-based sausage & meatballs. Dr. Praeger’s offers Kale, Super Greens, and black Bean Quinoa veggie burgers, to provide long-lasting energy that tantalizes your tastebuds. Sweet Earth offers a variety of plant-based substitutes for pork, such as, “Hickory & Sage Flavored Benevolent Bacon.” For the Chicken nuggets lover in your family, they also offer, “Mindful Chick’n Strips” with 19g of protein per serving.
Dean’s carries plant-based pizza options such as Blackbird Pizza, which is vegan & dairy-free. The Frozen pizza we carry makes family dinners a breeze and offers a healthy twist on a classic option. If you’re making your own pizza, or just want a cheese-like topping, try Field Roast vegan “Chao Shreds” or their “Mexican Style Blend”. Miyoko’s offers a double cream garlic herb cashew milk cheese, good enough to make your mouth water. Those are just a few options from our wide variety to choose from.
If you’re thinking snacks & desserts, you’re going to love Dream Pops which are 100% plant-based and delicious. Daiya offers a dairy-free New York Style Cheesecake, so those avoiding dairy, don’t have to avoid dessert. Good Pop has a tasty variety of flavors such as cookies and cream, and you guessed it, it’s dairy-free! If you’re in the mood for yogurt, Culina Yogurt is vegan, Oatley Yogurt is non-dairy, and Dah! Yogurt is 100% plant-based & dairy-free.
Whether you’re making your morning smoothie or just adding a little creamer to your coffee, we have a selection of plant-based milks that deliver on taste and nutrition. For a tasty, oat milk, try Oatley or Rise, however, if coconut milk is more your speed, you’ll want to try, So Delicious coconut milk. Amongst the most popular options, include almond milk made by companies such as, Almond Breeze, Califia, and Three Trees.
The hardest part of eating a balanced plant-based diet isn’t finding what foods you can eat; it’s picking a favorite! Here at Dean’s, we want to help you reach your personal nutrition goals and we’re here to answer any and all questions our customers may have. We know there’s a lot of advice being thrown around on the internet, but a balanced, nutritious diet that delivers on flavor is a pretty good start. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, or just want to add more veggies to your diet, we have options to fit any healthy lifestyle.
DEAN’S Natural Food Market
Basking Ridge Chester
25 Mountainview Blvd 270 Route 206 South
Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Chester, NJ 07930
908-495-1600 908-888-2256