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Refreshing, hydrating, and nourishing, this salad will help you feel revitalized in the summer heat, whether you’re enjoying the sunshine, going for a walk, or relaxing on your porch. The water content is over 90 percent and it’s packed with the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients you need to stay well hydrated.

While it’s nice to have options, from almond to soy to cashew, plant-based milk can be expensive (not to mention the waste that results in purchasing milk in a carton with a plastic cap). In addition, if you use milk in everything from baking to cereal to sauces, and if you have a big family to feed, you might find yourself running to the grocery store daily just to purchase milk! Enter oats, a simple and inexpensive ingredient that can be used to make delicious and creamy oat milk. Purchase organic rolled oats in bulk and keep them on hand so you never run out of plant-based milk again!

Thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms baked in a smoky marinade transform into a tasty “bacon” that is fabulous on pasta, salads, and more. What’s more, unlike traditional bacon, shiitake mushrooms are low in calories and packed with nutrition, providing vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds.

This beautifully flavored stew is brimming with vegetables and tofu in a creamy peanut-coconut sauce that is not too rich or heavy. See notes for soy-free and peanut-free options. Also, don’t let the ingredient list fool you! This stew is simple to make and bursting with nutrients from the spices, vegetables and tofu.

Blueberries are not only delicious eaten by themselves as a healthy snack, but they can also be used in savory sauces and dressings like this Blueberry-Balsamic Walnut Dressing. Jam-packed with antioxidants, blueberries have been touted for their ability to boost cognitive function, lower blood pressure, and improve cholesterol. Enjoy this dressing often!

Game day snacks get a healthy upgrade with this dairy-free onion dip. In addition to creamy plant-based yogurt, it also offers lots of nutritional value through the onions, garlic, and the crunchy veggies you choose for dipping. We suggest red peppers, carrots, and broccoli, but the sky’s the limit!

Matcha isn’t just for your teacup! Mix up your morning routine and enjoy matcha’s calming effects with this oatmeal. The antioxidants in this tea are responsible for its powerful healing properties like reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Sip, savor and feel the warmth of the nutrients in this warm and soothing drink as they move through you. Turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom all offer healing nutrients that support the immune system and boost health.

This chocolate pudding is incredibly healthful, with a foundation of avocado and dates to create a smooth, sweet consistency. Kids (and adults!) will love it and will have no idea how good it is for them! Each bite provides loads of antioxidants from the cacao, fiber from the avocado and iron from the dates.

Raise your hand if you love sweet potatoes! They can be used in everything from dips to stews to casseroles to desserts. Here, they are prepared simply, as — oil-free! — home fries. Get your daily vitamin A in one tasty sitting.