Benefits:
- Environmentally sustainable and ethically conscious.
- High in plant-based nutrients.
Risks:
- May require careful planning to ensure adequate nutrition.
- Limited food options when dining out.
Jain Diet
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Based on the principle of non-violence (ahimsa) from Jainism, avoiding harm to any living beings.
Key principles
- Strictly vegetarian, excluding root vegetables.
- Avoids fermented foods, honey, and foods harvested after sunset.
Risks and benefits
Recipes for this diet
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breakfast (6)
dinner (50)
- Chickpea and Spinach Salad
- Spinach and Cucumber Salad
- Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Salad
- Spinach and Walnut Salad
- Kale and Almond Bowl
- Chickpea and Spinach Skillet
- Kale and Cucumber Stir-Fry
- Whole Grain Pasta with Marinara
- Whole Grain Pasta with Peas
- Whole Grain Pasta with Tomato Sauce
- Zucchini and Almond Stir-Fry
- Zucchini Noodles with Tomato
dessert (82)
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