Plant-based diet:

Deliciousness powered by nature

When it comes to healthy eating, there’s theory, and then there’s practice. We’re here to help you put your plant-based diet aspirations into oh-so-tasty practice. Just by being here, you’ve already taken the first step. The road ahead is all deliciousness.

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What is a plant-based diet?
Why plants?

What is a plant-based diet?

It’s a choice. And a tasty one.

To get technical, it’s having a diet that is based on foods that come from plants, with few or no ingredients from animal sources.
And to get even more technical, it’s naturally amazing! There’s a ton of documented benefits. For one, consuming plant-based foods is associated with better weight management. Besides, plants are a great source of vitamins, potassium, fibre and many other important nutrients that we’d list if we weren’t running out of space.

Of course, you don’t have to go totally vegan or vegetarian to start seeing the benefits of a plant-based diet. Improving your diet can be as easy as adding in more vegetables, fruit, whole grains or nuts every day. Get inspired by our plant-based recipes to see how easy it is to start on this journey.

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SMALL STEPS THAT ADD UP
Everyday Health

SMALL STEPS THAT ADD UP

We believe that eating good food means feeling good. Real gooooood.

And it’s the small steps that get us there. Things like rolling out of bed for an early morning run or blending up an energizing almond smoothie for your commute to work. Or simply taking the stairs instead of awkwardly trying not to make eye contact in the elevator.

There’s more than one way for small changes to have an impact. You’ve got this!
We also believe that eating good food means doing good by our planet. And that’s no small step at all! A plant-based diet can help preserve precious natural resources – and we’re all for it!

Plants require fewer resources to grow than animal products. For instance, we produce our Silk Original Almond or Coconut products with less than half the water needed to make traditional dairy milk. Using the power of plants for good just leaves a Silkier taste in your mouth, doesn’t it?

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Naturally simple

Easy tips and tricks

Swirled in a smoothie or simmered in soup, Silk is right at home in the kitchen. In fact, you can substitute Silk for dairy milk, cup for cup, in almost any recipe! Who said a plant-based diet couldn’t be easy?

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  1. Increase the heat… carefully

    Like milk, Silk will scorch if cooked at too high a temperature and can form a skin when heated. Stir constantly, watch carefully, and use moderate heat for best results.

  2. Add a little thickener

    Because most Silk products are low in saturated fat, they require a little extra thickener to set up properly in puddings and custards. For your cooked pudding recipes, add 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. The proof is in the pudding!

  3. Sip it — don’t whip it

    Silk for Coffee doesn’t contain enough fat to whip up like dairy cream, so you can skip the whip. Instead, drizzle it over fresh fruit or cobbler for an added bite of deliciousness!

  4. Fridge over freezer

    Freezing Silk isn’t recommended for storage because the consistency and taste can deteriorate when thawed. Hot tip: Silk might not freeze, but it’s the perfect partner for frozen desserts. Jazz up any icy treat, from fruity popsicles to Granita.

  5. Find your flavour

    Silk Unsweetened Original is our most neutral Silk, suitable for almost any recipe. Silk Original brings a hint of sweetness to your plant-based diet, or can simply be a deliciously smooth ally in the kitchen.

  6. Sweeten your treats

    Silk Vanilla and Silk Chocolate are made to bring that bonus hit of flavour to desserts and breakfast treats.

  7. Some simply simple swaps

    A few of our favourite ways to enjoy Silk.
    Slurp, sip or chug a power smoothie: Silk is primed to blend with all your favourite fruits. It’ll come out smooth as…Silk!
    Level up comfort food: swap Silk for milk in mashed potatoes, creamy soups and other cozy dishes.
    Wake up with Silk: use Silk in breakfast treats like muffins, pancakes and French toast for an early-morning, feel-good treat.
    Dress up your greens: add a splash of Silk to salad dressing for a creamy effect.

  8. Whip up a smarter smoothie

    If you are looking for a way to cut down on fat while loading up on flavour use Silk Vanilla Almond beverage in your smoothies! Whether you’re a green smoothie die-hard or a strawberry-banana lover, a creamy splash adds a perfect touch of sweetness.

  9. Make it an oatmeal morning

    Turn into a morning person with a swirl of Silk Unsweetened vanilla almond beverage in your oatmeal. It can be a way to save on calories and max out on flavour with a delectable hint of vanilla flavour. Or a delicious breakfast option as part of your plant-based diet. Talk about a good morning!

  10. Wake up on the tasty side

    Introduce your morning cereal to their perfect match: Silk Unsweetened Soy beverage. At 90 calories a serving, it’s doing the most with a creamy flavour.

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