Vegan struggling with diet.
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EmiFaux
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I'm just 2 days into successfully using the diet plan that my personal trainer gave me, but being Vegan I'm finding it hard to get enough healthy protein.
I'm eating a lot of vegetables, and my body is struggling to get used to it. I feel like throwing up, but that may have been the lack of sleep that I got last night (only 1 1/2 hours). I made up for it this morning with a 4 hour nap, but my stomach is still a bit queasy. I wonder if this is from the large amount of spinach and roughage that I have to eat to make my calorie goal. I used to eat Amy Bowls quite often, but I am trying to learn to be more of a vegan cook for myself rather than relying on precooked meals. Not to mention the cost of precooked, organic, vegan microwave meals versus the cheaper cost of vegetables (especially shopping at Costco).
I want to continue to be vegan and make my meal plan, but I need a better source of protein that I can prepare myself.
Also, if anyone has any ideas on high iron foods, I would appreciate the input.
Thank you!
I'm eating a lot of vegetables, and my body is struggling to get used to it. I feel like throwing up, but that may have been the lack of sleep that I got last night (only 1 1/2 hours). I made up for it this morning with a 4 hour nap, but my stomach is still a bit queasy. I wonder if this is from the large amount of spinach and roughage that I have to eat to make my calorie goal. I used to eat Amy Bowls quite often, but I am trying to learn to be more of a vegan cook for myself rather than relying on precooked meals. Not to mention the cost of precooked, organic, vegan microwave meals versus the cheaper cost of vegetables (especially shopping at Costco).
I want to continue to be vegan and make my meal plan, but I need a better source of protein that I can prepare myself.
Also, if anyone has any ideas on high iron foods, I would appreciate the input.
Thank you!
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I'd say definitely try to cook with beans! Lentils, chick peas, black beans, etc. They're all a great source of protein for vegans.
I don't know if LIFE cereal is vegan... but it has a ton of iron in it. One serving has 1/2 my day's worth.0 -
tofu
beans
lentils
chickpeas
nuts
seeds
fortified cereals
grains0 -
Have you tried tempeh? I think it has a lot of iron in addition to protein.0
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Beans, tofu, and soy meat are good sources of protein. Beans are easy to prepare yourself to ensure that they are vegan. I'm not sure if there is anything in the processing of tofu or soy meat that would make it unsuitable for a vegan.0
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Most cereals contain white sugar which is not vegan as it is processed using animal bones.0
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join one of the vegan groups to get recipe ideas0
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Oh! I'm vegan as well! I struggled at first with diet and getting protein but I now loveeeeeeee tofu. I could eat it every meal. It's all in how you cook it in my opinion. I buy the tofu and freeze it over night (it changes the texture completely!) then I take it out and let it thaw, then I just squeeze out as much water as possible and cut it into fish-stick like strips, throw it in a skillet with about 2tps of olive oil and use it like chicken. I add veggies and brown rice and bam! You can add me/message me and I'll share some more stuff with you!0
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I don't have any suggestions that haven't been covered but I gotta say I'm totally impressed with the real helpful answers on this thread! I read your post and thought "uh oh... the next post is going to be about how she should just eat a steak..." Pleasantly surprised. High five MFP!0
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I do a hemp protein smoothie every morning with superfood, maca, coconut oil and chia seeds.. and you've got all the nutrition you need in a day0
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Garbanzo beans are best, any beans are good, olive oil and nuts!0
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And Iron= spinach0
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Optimun Nutrition Soy Protein powder in chocolate is pretty good after workouts or even when you get a sweet craving. 120 calories, 25g protein and 2g carbs0
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I don't have any suggestions that haven't been covered but I gotta say I'm totally impressed with the real helpful answers on this thread! I read your post and thought "uh oh... the next post is going to be about how she should just eat a steak..." Pleasantly surprised. High five MFP!
Can't lie, I thought about doing that. But I've been vegan in the past so I thought I'd help. Also raw cashews are really tasty and have good fats/protein. Try the cookbook "appetite for reduction" by isa chandra moskowitz. It's a vegan low cal cookbook. The lentil soup is especially good.0 -
Muscle milk protien shakes are soy based. I am not vegan I am on a 6 week vegan challenge. I am doing Dr Fuhrman's 6 week challenge to help with some food addictions.0
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I don't have any suggestions that haven't been covered but I gotta say I'm totally impressed with the real helpful answers on this thread! I read your post and thought "uh oh... the next post is going to be about how she should just eat a steak..." Pleasantly surprised. High five MFP!
Me too. Great answers.0 -
I'm not vegan, but I didn't see quinoa mentioned yet. I believe it's one of the few plants that is considered a "complete" protein.0
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... my stomach is still a bit queasy. I wonder if this is from the large amount of spinach and roughage that I have to eat to make my calorie goal.
I am a veggie and a little confused by this statement. Spinach is a great food - did someone recommend you eat lots and lots of it? Why? What is your caloric goal? Maybe it's too low if you are eating a lot of spinach to stay under the goal.
Inadequate sleep almost always makes me queasy.
Try to be gentle with yourself and phase into your new approach to eating gradually rather than taking an all-or-nothing approach: commit to a few home-cooked meals each week and supplement with Amy's and other similar quick meals if that makes it easier for you. Use Boca, Quorn, and MorningStar Farms products to keep your protein up as you add more food to your new approach to cooking. Keeping your protein high is critical for sticking with a caloric deficit long term. Best wishes on your journey - good luck!0 -
blog.fatfreevegan.com
happyherbivore.com
these sites are fantastic and will give you all kinds of ideas. i promise.
a suggestion i have for you is this:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/refried-beans-without-the-refry/detail.aspx
i use this recipe to make black beans, kidney, etc. it's just good and really super easy. i use broth instead of as much salt tho, just personal preference.
also, when i don't get enough sleep it really messes w my stomach too. here's wishing you 40 winks!0 -
I hope this will help you it did a lot for me and i love the comparison tools. Good luck!!!!! http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/food-sources-of-iron.php0
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