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    Any Vegans on here?

    Posts: 12 Member
    edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
    Just restarting my journey and wondered if there are any fellow vegans on here?

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    • Posts: 175 Member
      I'm a vegetarian and about 70 - 80% vegan normally. Currently in maintenance as I've been on the road for 3 months. I logon daily... but alas no food log.
    • Posts: 2 Member
      Anyone have vegan/vegetarian sandwich ideas for lunch?
    • Posts: 17 Member
      If I am doing a really long, hard hike I will take an almond butter and honey or jelly sandwich. I noticed overseas they tend to eat "salad sandwiches" which is bread and condiments with salad ingredients.
    • Posts: 257 Member
      Houmous sandwich with baby spinach and julienned carrots.
    • Posts: 25,763 Member
      pamandjohn725 wrote: »
      Anyone have vegan/vegetarian sandwich ideas for lunch?

      Some of my favorite sandwich components: Hummus, baked tofu/tempeh, seitan, chickpea salad, portobello mushrooms, almond/peanut/cashew butter, BBQ jackfruit, and nut pate.
    • Posts: 2 Member
      Thanks everyone for your replies on sandwich ideas for lunch. I will definitely try them. I need a change from rice, beans, & vegs.
    • Posts: 56 Member
      I'm a vegan in training ! :blush:
      Seriously need help on it ( diary aspect )
    • Posts: 330 Member
      suryoyo85 wrote: »
      I'm a vegan in training ! :blush:
      Seriously need help on it ( diary aspect )

      Same. I'm still trying to find a substitution for 50 grams of protein a day (AKA chicken right now). I'd make the switch right now if anyone could help a bit.
    • Posts: 12 Member
      pamandjohn725 wrote: »
      Anyone have vegan/vegetarian sandwich ideas for lunch?

      I absolutely love avocado salad sandwiches.. or on toast.. but to be fair I try to avoid bread as much as I can as it bloats me!!
    • Posts: 12 Member
      And thanks for all your lovely replies too!! I've been vegan for a year, and I can honestly say I don't miss dairy or eggs at all now!!
      I used to eat a lot of dairy.. but alpro is an amazing brand ( in my opinion) I absolutely love the yogurts and ice cream!!
      I found a lovely vegan cheese from Tesco, which is my new favourite..
    • Posts: 12 Member
      llsenich wrote: »
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      The vegans hang out in the Happy Herbivores group!

      Where can I find Happy Herbivores group?

    • Posts: 1,213 Member
      GoldenEye_ wrote: »
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      Same. I'm still trying to find a substitution for 50 grams of protein a day (AKA chicken right now). I'd make the switch right now if anyone could help a bit.
      How many calories are the chicken portions you're trying to replace? Is 50g protein in addition to other protein sources in your diet, or your total goal for the day? Is there a calorie limit you're staying under?

      Offhand, without proper research, 400g of tofu (450-ish calories?) would be 50g protein, but that would be a lot of tofu a day. I personally prefer to reach my own protein goal per day (63-93g) with a mix of sources, because I think it's safer from a nutritional point of view.

    • Posts: 289 Member
      Working on the vegan thing but a lot of foods don't agree with my biology.
    • Posts: 787 Member
      I'm a vegan - and I'm so much happier but I do admit sometimes I struggle to eat enough calories. I mean huge veggie soups and currys (it's winter here in Australia!) don't have that much in them and there is a limit to how much bread, pasta and rice one can eat during a day... happy to gain new friends if anyone is looking :)
    • Posts: 33,711 Member
      janejellyroll wrote: »
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      Some of my favorite sandwich components: Hummus, baked tofu/tempeh, seitan, chickpea salad, portobello mushrooms, almond/peanut/cashew butter, BBQ jackfruit, and nut pate.

      All of this. Also load the sandwich with veggies. My go to is protein mixed with a cup or two of mixed vegetables and whatever sauce I'm in the mood for.
    • Posts: 92 Member
      MrsKate77 wrote: »
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      Where can I find Happy Herbivores group?

      I found it! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores

      Just joined :smile:
    • Posts: 334 Member
      edited May 2017
      I'm vegan, not by choice, but because of an allergy. I'm going to start tracking my food on here. Anyone who wants to follow me, I will keep my diary open. Have you seen the Beyond Meat burgers at Whole Foods? I'm going to try them!
    • Posts: 32 Member
      I have an open diary and always open to friend requests from others if people are curious what I eat :smile:
    • Posts: 142 Member
      Me! Vegetarian since 1985 and vegan off and on the past 5 years. Im soy-free due to a soy allergy and try hard to eat as whole and healthy as possible.
    • Posts: 17 Member
      pamandjohn725 wrote: »
      Anyone have vegan/vegetarian sandwich ideas for lunch?

      Chickpea salad sandwiches! Sooo good. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/16715/vegetarian-chickpea-sandwich-filling/ (use vegan mayo)

      Leftover roasted/grilled veggies plus hummus on a sandwich is quick and easy

      Breakfast sandwiches with fried tofu, rice paper bacon, and tomato are great if you have a bit more time
    • Posts: 1,621 Member
      GoldenEye_ wrote: »
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      Same. I'm still trying to find a substitution for 50 grams of protein a day (AKA chicken right now). I'd make the switch right now if anyone could help a bit.

      @GoldenEye_ Quorn naked chik'n cutlets are nutritionally pretty similar to chicken -- including in terms of protein/calories. http://www.quorn.us/food/vegan/vegan-chikn-cutlets/
    • Posts: 330 Member
      edited May 2017
      dustbringer wrote: »
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      @GoldenEye_ Quorn naked chik'n cutlets are nutritionally pretty similar to chicken -- including in terms of protein/calories. http://www.quorn.us/food/vegan/vegan-chikn-cutlets/

      Hey, thanks! I did make the switch to veganism by now by adding more soy products and red lentils to my diet. I'm not that fond of the taste of chicken (it was purely nutritional need), so I don't think I'll be adding meat replacements any time soon, but I guess it's always good to have some good ones ready if you need them!

      Went to a japanese restaurant tonight. They really know their tofu and vegetable recipes. I would be a happy person if I could just eat miso soup every night <3
    • Posts: 3 Member
      Vegan here also. Been at that for quite a while. Always happy to help.
      llsenich wrote: »
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      The vegans hang out in the Happy Herbivores group!

      Thanks for this!
    • Posts: 415 Member
      Im vegan. You can add me and my diary is open. Always happy to chat
    • Posts: 3 Member
      Hi all!

      Back on MFP after a while away. Looking to lose weight and I think going vegan would help a lot.

      I've been vegetarian for most of my life. However, I'm now pescatarian. I certainly don't eat enough fish to rely on it for protein, though. Im also trying to cut out dairy, but I still do whey protein and yogurt here and there.

      I'm looking to creep on other vegan's diaries to get ideas! If that's ok with anyone :)

      Amanda
    • Posts: 37 Member
      Vegan of about 6ish years here! Would love some friends
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