Hungry Vegan

jenilla1

Sakura_Tree wrote: »

In my past experience, it is impossible to achieve your nutrition requirements on a vegan diet with a goal of 1200 calories. I would eat 2000 calories and still no be getting enough protein/calcium etc.. would always be hungry. Now i eat mostly animal based and reach my nutrition goals way easier and feel satiated and happy.

In my present experience I easily meet all my requirements on 1500. It might be more challenging on 1200, but that's true for any diet. The fewer calories you have to work with, the less you can afford to blow on junk and still have your nutritional needs met. Don't need 2000 to hit macro and micro goals. It takes thoughtful planning, but it's not difficult.

I'm mindful about what I eat, not just shoving random food in my mouth...which would lead to deficiencies. I'm hardly ever hungry because there's a ton of fiber in my diet.

chelleedub

angeleswine wrote: »

Hi all

I'm 5'2 and 144 lbs. My goal weight is 120, but that means I only get 1,250 calories a day. That's not a lot of food!!! I like to eat and if I'm not careful I can easily double that in just one meal, so spreading it out to three, plus snacks...I'm just always hungry.

I'm also vegan. Does anyone have any belly filling ideas, that don't involve animal products? EVOO helps with "whole foods plant based" cooking, but TBH I don't really cook and don't really want to. So I'm eating a lot of carrots and triscuts with hummus...so much hummus...

Thank you!!!

-I would definitely make sure not to skimp on either breakfast or dinner, first of all. Spread your calories throughout the day if you can, but those meals are most important.

-Amy's Soups are filling, healthy and delicious imo, as I'm sure you know, and easy. Throw some pepitas on a bowl.

Get 8 oz tortillas (either regular whole wheat or a whole wheat/carb counter hybrid) and top one with premade falafel, a cup of veggies, tahihi and avo.

-You can also check out Dave's Killer Bread. It's so healthy and delicious - they make bagels, too.
Bagel toppings:
Peanut butter, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds
Peanut butter, apple, cinnamon, chia seeds
Peanut butter, banana, blueberries
Hummus, cucumber, tomato
Almond dip, cucumber, red bell pepper

-Have you tried lentil pasta? It's delicious and filling. Be sure not to overcook! You can top with pine nuts for a crunch or chickpeas or plant-based meat for double protein!

-Oatmeal or overnight oats

-Soy smoothies, cappuccinos or soy milk with Kashi cereal

-Bean/quinoa chilis

-Vegan trail mixes such as Power Up, available at Walmart

-You may want to look into some kind of vegan protein bar. I like Kind Nuts and Spices bars, but they contain palm oil.

angelexperiment

For myself I find I need something high in fat a snack 230 or 240 calories. I use either something like avacado, olives, or a keto coffee with coconut oil mixed with a blender. I like two tbsp. But I find it really helps me. Either that or if I find I’m really hungry I up my protein or fats a bit.

angelexperiment

Also not sure if they are vegan truly but the quest hero bars are very filling

kshama2001

angelexperiment wrote: »

Also not sure if they are vegan truly but the quest hero bars are very filling

The first place to start with a protein bar is the source of protein. If it is milk protein or whey, then no, they are not vegan.

janejellyroll

angelexperiment wrote: »

Also not sure if they are vegan truly but the quest hero bars are very filling

These contain milk protein isolate, whey protein isolate, and butter. They aren't vegan in any sense of the term.