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Welcome to Danielโ€™s Plate!
Nourish your body. Honor your faith. Live with purpose.

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Sersie Blue (left) and Gigi Carter (right)

Hi, weโ€™re Sersie Blue and Gigi Carter, the duo behind Danielโ€™s Plate. Every decision we make about the delicious recipes you see here is rooted in health first. We focus on whole, plant-based foods that help restore health, prevent chronic illness, and empower you to live out your divine purpose with excellence.

Whether you're on a Daniel Fast, transitioning into a healthier lifestyle, or simply looking for faith-filled nourishment, Danielโ€™s Plate was created for you. Our mission is to inspire you to treat food as an act of reverence, a sacred, healing, and flavorful experience that fuels both your body and your calling.

A Little More About Us

Gigi Carter

With a passion for all things wellness, Gigi finds purpose in helping people rise to new levels of health and lifestyle excellence. She holds a Masterโ€™s in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is a licensed Nutritionist in Washington, a Diplomate and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell. Gigi is the author of The Plant-Based Workplace, where sheโ€™s been featured in Forbes, The New York Times Opinion, Vegconomist, GreenBiz, and the University of Alabama School of Health Professions. She's also co-author of The Spinach in My Teeth and Daniel Fast: Why You Should Only Do It Once.

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Sersie Blue

Sersie is a health coach, podcaster, and speaker who found healing through the Daniel Fast after a personal health crisis. She holds a Bachelorโ€™s in Communications from the University of Windsor and a Master of Divinity in Counseling from Tyndale College & Seminary. She completed the Health Coach program through Wellcoaches at the University of North Florida. She is co-author of Daniel Fast: Why You Should Only Do It Once and host of the Healthy for My Purpose podcast.

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Why the Name Danielโ€™s Plate?

We chose the name Danielโ€™s Plate as a tribute to the biblical prophet Daniel, who honored God by choosing plant-based foods over the indulgent offerings of the kingโ€™s table. His commitment resulted in greater strength, wisdom, and clarity, things we believe youโ€™ll experience when you eat plants and align your eating with your values.

Whatโ€™s the Message Behind Our Tagline?

Youโ€™ll see the phrase "Nourish your body. Honor your faith. Live with purpose." throughout our site. Itโ€™s more than a tagline, itโ€™s the heartbeat of our mission. We believe your health journey is spiritual. When you fuel your body with whole plant foods, you create space to step fully into your God-given assignment. To learn more about our mission, check out Healthy For My Purpose.

I didn't know I felt bad all those years until I felt good.

-Gigi after changing to a whole food plant based lifestyle

Fun Facts About Us

๐ŸŒฑ Sersieโ€™s name is inspired by Cersesay, a healing plant from Jamaica. A fitting symbol of her wellness journey.

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ Gigi started bike racing at age 42 after switching to a plant-based lifestyle, proving itโ€™s never too late to thrive.

๐Ÿฅ— Weโ€™ve created hundreds of recipes but still get excited discovering new flavors that nourish body and soul.

FAQs

Is this site only for people doing the Daniel Fast?

Not at all! While many of our recipes are Daniel Fast-friendly, Danielโ€™s Plate is for anyone seeking a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

Are all of your recipes vegan?

Yes. Every recipe is 100% whole-food, plant-based, and free from animal products and artificial ingredients.

Are all your recipes Daniel Fast compliant?

Most of our recipes are Daniel Fast compliant, free from sweeteners, caffeine, and leavening, but we also offer a wide variety of whole-food, plant-based recipes for those not currently doing the fast.

Iโ€™m new to cooking this wayโ€”will I be able to follow your recipes?

Absolutely. Our recipes are simple, flavorful, and beginner-friendly, with easy-to-find ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

Do you offer programs or coaching?

Yes! Through our Healthy for My Purpose platform, we offer faith-based wellness programs, like our Healthy Christian Woman Bootcamp, and coaching to help you apply these principles in your everyday life.

Seen in...

We've been featured on the Plantstrong Podcast with Rip Esselstyn, Main Street Vegan Podcast with Victoria Moran, and Chef AJ Live with Chef AJ:

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We have over 25 years of experience creating, preparing, and enjoying healthy and delicious vegan recipes. Our passion and love for healthy cooking inspired us to create Daniel's Plate, and we hope it inspires you to Nourish your body. Honor your faith. Live with purpose. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

How Sersie and Gigi Met

Some of Our Favorite Recipes

  • top view of a bowl of curried butter beans topped with fresh chopped cilantro and a fork and striped napkin blurred on the side
    Curried Butter Beans
  • Black eyed peas hummus in a bowl with whole peas and chopped parsley.
    Black Eyed Peas Hummus
  • Two slices of avocado toast topped with sautรฉed mushrooms and garlic.
    Mushroom Avocado Toast
  • Nourish bowl with tempeh, butternut squash, black rice, red bell pepper, purple cabbage, cilantro and kale; topped with peanut sauce.
    Nourish Bowl

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Hi, we're Sersie and Gigi!

Every decision we make about the delicious recipes here on Daniel's Plate is based on health first. We focus on whole plant foods that help restore health and prevent chronic illnesses so you can live out your purpose with excellence.

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Healthy Summer Recipes

  • Italian gazpacho in a bowl topped with fresh basil and a spoon on the side.
    Italian Gazpacho
  • Mediterranean quinoa salad in bowl with fork on the side.
    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
  • Black eyed peas corn salad in a large bowl with a wooden serving spoon.
    Black Eyed Peas Corn Salad
  • Cucumber Gazpacho
  • Avocado and tomato salad in a bowl with sliced red onion and lemon vinaigrette.
    Avocado & Tomato Salad
  • top view close up of vegan pesto pasta salad with tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, fresh chopped parsley in white bowl
    Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad

Favorite Iced Drinks

  • Banana milk matcha latte in a tall glass with ice and a metal straw.
    Banana Milk Matcha Latte
  • Spicy margarita mocktail with sliced jalapeno floating on top.
    Spicy Margarita Mocktail
  • Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte in a tall glass with metal straw.
    Strawberry Matcha Latte
  • Frosty mojito mocktail with fresh mint leaves and sliced lime.
    Healthy Mojito Mocktail

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