any vegans or vegetarians?

babybellyfat

I understand hun! Wtg to that!

I do not (and WILL NOT) use the fake "meats" tho.

Why's that?

Honestly because I feel like its just junk. Why would I go through all this trouble to eat all these yummy, healthy, good for you fruits and veggies and then eat a big hunk of something thats nothing but processed?

Plus if I wanted to eat meat, I would just eat meat. I made the switch to being vegetarian because I just stopped liking the taste and texture of meat.

babybellyfat

Wtg girl. I love eating bean salad. lentils, um yves ground ground and make it into food like pie, in pasta ect.. Some of the meatless meats i dont like the smell but im getting used to it. And im learning on what to make with tofu. Add me if u like so we can switch recipes ect..

I'm on my second day meat free! I would be interested in what others are eating as well...So far a lot of fresh fruit and veggies....I had some morning star meatless chicken strips in my salad earlier, and it was delic!

BaDaSsBrUnEtTe

This is my first week so I'm still getting the hang of it. Others feel free to add me. I could use the support, and would love other ideas for meals.

Strive2BLean

I switched to vegetarian eating about a month ago although I was never a big meat eater anyway. My diet consist of fresh fruits and vegetables,greens and beans, nuts (in small quantities), plain fat free greek yogurt, Wegmans shredded wheat cereal (no sugar added),and whole grains like brown rice, wheatberries, quinoa, etc. Occassionally I'll have whole wheat pasta. I don't eat anything made with flour including bread or anything processed. Whole foods is healthiest. The only beverage I drink other than 1 cup of coffee in the morning is bottled water and lots of it. I'm trying to cut cholesterol so I limit eggs and cheese but they are good choices if you have no issues with cholesterol.

kennie2

vegan and i have a healthy recipe site
http://www.kennieskitchen.com

babybellyfat

Anyone can add me if you like. We can swap recipes and ideas on vegan and veget......

Strive2BLean

I agree with you on the imitation meat. Exactly how I feel about it.

babybellyfat

That sound Yummy thank you so much for the tips.

Well, this morning around eightish for breakfast I had a piece of Killer Dave"s Good Seed whole wheat toast spread with peanut butter and topped with half a cup of fresh raspberries. (It is amazing that raspberries and broccoli are relatively high in protein!)

For lunch it was left over Pad Thai (noodles and vegetables) from my favorite restaurant.

Supper was an ear of Corn on the cob dressed lightly with butter-flavored spray and freshly ground sea salt.
2 corn tortillas warmed in the microwave and filled with Rosarita non-fat refried beans seasoned with taco seasoning, ground gluten, avocado, lettuce and salsa.

My favorite supper though is 6 tablespoons of popcorn, popped in an air popper, lightly sprayed with butter flavored spray and sprinkled with a tsp of McCormick's taco seasoning followed by two cups of melon and around 15 almonds...Good mouth satisfaction, lots of fiber and the melon sweet...good fats and enough protein.

I grew up as a vegetarian and over the years have leaned more and more to the vegan way of eating...just finished a month long course called the Complete Health Improvement Program that has given me lots of recipes and a renewed determination to healthy eating...their program is evidence based and very helpful.

WhitneyAnnabelle

Oh, hi

jraps17

Join this group Happy Herbivores.

jraps17

and this one MFP Vegetarians

jonesyuno34

I just want to re-emphasise some stuff I saw mentioned before. Quinoa is versital and high in protein. Tofu as a substitute for chicken is very good. Here: http://www.drmcdougall.com/newsletter/recipeindex.html a list of recipes from Dr. McDougall, who is hugely into whole-food, plant-based. My wife makes a lot from this list, and it is tasty.

Triguy83

Beans, Brown, wild rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, acorn, butternut and spaghetti squash. A lot of Fruit too many to name, Rolled Oats, Sprouted Bread like Ezekiel, a lot of veggies too many to name, not big into nuts. I'm 80/10/10 vegan. I used to eat the veggie patties and etc but now i prefer making my own.

iluv2laugh

I'm a vegetarian

bleumanchu

Couple of other sites I didn't see mentioned:

http://www.chefchloe.com/

http://www.theppk.com/recipes/

http://vegandad.blogspot.com/

Also, Engine 2 was mentioned, check out their site, which has a load of recipes. They have a Pinterest site as well, which my wife frequents, with a load of recipes posted. The Forks over Knives website also has a lot of recipes.

Even if you're not vegan (which I've only been for slightly less than a year, without any regrets), you'll still find a wealth of recipes that will please most palates, regardless of their personal inclinations towards or away from animal products.

babybellyfat

Hello there. WOW that sound sooo yummmy I dont know how to cook tofu any tips??

I'm vegetarian, and have been for about 5 years.

I eat high fibre cereal or oats and low fat yoghurt for breakfast, usually with some hemp seeds or linseed added in for Omega 3's etc.

I cook a lot of one pot meals - recent healthy favourites have included chick pea curry, ratatouille and sweet potato & bean chilli. Yesterday I had courgette cut into thin strips as a low calorie pasta substitute, with hot chilli pesto and low fat grated cheddar. I also like salads, for example cous cous with roasted veg and seeds, or Greek salad with feta and lots of veg.

I eat a fair bit of tofu - those who say they don't like tofu usually don't know how to cook it... it's very "neutral" on its own, it needs a good marinade and/or spices to make it really nice.

There are other milk susbstitutes that don't have soya, by the way, I really like chocolate oat milk for deliciousness and healthiness all in one!

babybellyfat

I love indian food! now im getting hungry. post some yummy low fat recipes ) Please add me if u like too.

I have been vegetarian for all my life. I am Indian, so we eat lots of vegetable curries, rice, legumes, beans etc.
Never felt the need to try non-veg, never missed it...:)

EdgeGoalie31

I've been a lacto-vegetarian for 18 years now. I love my vegetarian cookbooks such as Vegan Planet and Moosewood Restaurant. If you want to stick to online resources you can pretty much just search for a vegan version of any recipie you might want to make.

Pfitzer

Vegetarian for over a year, vegan for about 6 months. My diary is public if you want to look. I eat a lot of quinoa, beans, fruits and vegetables. When I decided to start cutting out animal products I made a very gradual transition, trying one new recipe a week until I was comfortable cooking enough different foods that I knew I could sustain my new diet without it being overwhelming. I do not eat the fake meats, while they can be helpful for someone that is transitioning to a vegetarian diet in the long run they are over processed and many contain eggs. Feel free to add me as a friend if you want

babybellyfat

Thanks for the website.. Im also not hungry all the time i fill my self with tons of beans ect.. Sometimes i eat tons because i have thyroid problems but that another problem not the vegan... world fault!

I'm a long-time vegan (13 years) and was vegetarian for 4 years before... I'm 25.

I do a mix of all natural fruits and veggies and tofu and "meat substitutes" for protein. I also drink a protein shake on exercise days (or if I'm just low protein). I love Morning Star Crumbles and Chicken Strips for taco salad and ranch chicken salad. You learn to cook from scratch pretty quickly-- like pancakes and manicotti. www.vegweb.com is my favorite resource for recipes.

I disagree that you, by default, eat a lot of carbs as a vegan-- it's a choice that comes with any dietary path. I'm not hungry all the time at all.

babybellyfat

thanks so much for the site i will check it out!

vegan and i have a healthy recipe site
http://www.kennieskitchen.com

babybellyfat

hi

Oh, hi

babybellyfat

HEHEH welcome

Join this group Happy Herbivores.

babybellyfat

mmmm all sound yum. I dont know hwo to make my own patties once i do i will make it

Beans, Brown, wild rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, acorn, butternut and spaghetti squash. A lot of Fruit too many to name, Rolled Oats, Sprouted Bread like Ezekiel, a lot of veggies too many to name, not big into nuts. I'm 80/10/10 vegan. I used to eat the veggie patties and etc but now i prefer making my own.

babybellyfat

hi there! what is your fav food you like to eat?

I'm a vegetarian

babybellyfat

Thank you so much!

Couple of other sites I didn't see mentioned:

http://www.chefchloe.com/

http://www.theppk.com/recipes/

http://vegandad.blogspot.com/

Also, Engine 2 was mentioned, check out their site, which has a load of recipes. They have a Pinterest site as well, which my wife frequents, with a load of recipes posted. The Forks over Knives website also has a lot of recipes.

Even if you're not vegan (which I've only been for slightly less than a year, without any regrets), you'll still find a wealth of recipes that will please most palates, regardless of their personal inclinations towards or away from animal products.

babybellyfat

ah thats awesome i will look the books!! Thanks..

I've been a lacto-vegetarian for 18 years now. I love my vegetarian cookbooks such as Vegan Planet and Moosewood Restaurant. If you want to stick to online resources you can pretty much just search for a vegan version of any recipie you might want to make.

babybellyfat

I just added ya thanks. All that sound yummy. Im new at cooking vegetarian my family eat meat so im the only one. I'm still learning on what to cook and how. Like tofu. The meatless meat is very helpful for me but as soon as I learn how to make my own things it would be better.

Vegetarian for over a year, vegan for about 6 months. My diary is public if you want to look. I eat a lot of quinoa, beans, fruits and vegetables. When I decided to start cutting out animal products I made a very gradual transition, trying one new recipe a week until I was comfortable cooking enough different foods that I knew I could sustain my new diet without it being overwhelming. I do not eat the fake meats, while they can be helpful for someone that is transitioning to a vegetarian diet in the long run they are over processed and many contain eggs. Feel free to add me as a friend if you want

Bridget28152723

I am vegetarian, and most of the time vegan, the last few weeks I have had too much chocolate! But I love eating mostly raw, smoothies, with spinach, pineapple, banana, apple, aloe, strawberries, whatever I have...I might have a sweet potato, some avocado, salad for lunch....dinner: salad, sometimes a baked potato with avocado on it instead of butter...lots of veggies!...I love raw honey and the honey I get I know the bees are treated good, I see nothing wrong with eating honey, Because Of my thyroid I dont eat any soy , I like rice with stevia, almond milk, yum! you can add me, I love having friends that eat like me!

KarenJanine

I've been veggie for just over three years. I've decreased my dairy over that time but still have some occasional cheese and I eat yoghurt and eggs.

Before coming onto MFP (about 3 weeks ago) I didn't eat much in the way of 'fake meat' but since using the food diary and realising that my protein intake was really low I've added in more meat substitutes and tofu. I'm also having a low carb protein shake once a day (or more when I've done lots of exercise) to help boost it a bit.

I'm in the UK and love the growing range of Linda McCartney products (some are vegan, some veggie), especially the mozarella and soy 1/4 pounder burgers. I use tinned mock duck (seitan) in curries but it does work out quite expensive so I want to have a go at making my own in the near future.

Feel free to add me.