high carb low fat vegan diet

haruhipb7213
haruhipb7213 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 25 in Food and Nutrition
I just started its bin about a week and a half and I feel pretty good some times if I start to feel low I just drink or eat something with protein I will admit I'm not one hundred % vegan but for the most part I do really good is there any one else doing this diet What was your results also feel free to add me

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    edited October 2015
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  • Full0fWin
    Full0fWin Posts: 16 Member
    HAY GUISE WHAT IF ALL I ATE WAS THE ONE MACRO THAT ISNT TOTALLY ESSENTIAL?!?!!!
  • Michael190lbs
    Michael190lbs Posts: 1,510 Member
    If you could find such a food and tolerate it my guess is look like a flaky skinned, no hair, stuttering, buffoon or something like this..


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    Full0fWin wrote: »
    HAY GUISE WHAT IF ALL I ATE WAS THE ONE MACRO THAT ISNT TOTALLY ESSENTIAL?!?!!!

  • rawroy
    rawroy Posts: 106 Member
    I've been low fat plant based for 1.5 years now. As long as you eat a variety of foods and don't starve yourself, you'll get all of the nutrients you need. Almost all processed foods are fortified with nutrients and meat eaters are deficient too, they just don't make it a habit to get their blood tested. Unless, you have a medical condition like my wife does, she always had low iron as a meat eater and still as a vegan so she has to take iron supplements. We get enough of everything else, including B12! We get our blood tested every 6 months like good patients :)
  • TrickyDisco
    TrickyDisco Posts: 2,869 Member
    Michael190lbs wrote: »
    my guess is look like a flaky skinned, no hair, stuttering, buffoon

    Yawn ... maybe google 'vegan athlete'?

  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    edited October 2015
    Vegans eat fats: walnuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, avocados, coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, soy beans, tofu, cacao nibs, peanuts.
  • Traveler120
    Traveler120 Posts: 712 Member
    RodaRose wrote: »
    Vegans eat fats: walnuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, avocados, coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, soy beans, tofu, cacao nibs, peanuts.

    True, but some of us in the process of losing weight might want to keep fats low for the time being because of their calorie density. A tablespoon of olive oil and a medium sized potato are each 120 calories. Guess which one is more filling. If you have x calories/day to work with, it's prudent to keep fats low. I'm keeping fats to under 10%. Once I reach my goal, I'll be able to 'afford' more calories and will eat more nuts and seeds than I currently do.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    catscats222 wrote: »
    if i do not eat my handfull of almonds in the morning w/ my coffee, i gain weight
    honest answer
    without that "good fat" to hold my hunger, i find myself eating everything under the sun (grazing).
    i don't do olive oil since it's too dense.
    if you decide to go very low fat, consider a good fish oil supplement (i worry about the brain health)
    what really worked for me: keeping my sugars under 50 grams a day - try that !!!
    ** after eating an avocado (full of fat) i lose weight for the next two days. i would not lie.

    Vegans don't eat fish -- a vegan wishing to supplement can get vegan DHA.
  • JewelyArielle
    JewelyArielle Posts: 12 Member
    I've been doing this diet for 3 months now and I've lost 30lbs and have way more energy then I've ever had. I follow a raw till four structure and it's been working great for me. I was vegan for 2 years and vegetarian for 10+ years before that so I didn't find it hard to stick to. Add me if you'd like
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Traveler120 wrote: »
    RodaRose wrote: »
    Vegans eat fats: walnuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, avocados, coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, soy beans, tofu, cacao nibs, peanuts.

    True, but some of us in the process of losing weight might want to keep fats low for the time being because of their calorie density. A tablespoon of olive oil and a medium sized potato are each 120 calories. Guess which one is more filling. If you have x calories/day to work with, it's prudent to keep fats low. I'm keeping fats to under 10%. Once I reach my goal, I'll be able to 'afford' more calories and will eat more nuts and seeds than I currently do.

    But fats provide wayyyy more satiety. Yeah you may feel full from the volume of carbs, but I can last a lot longer(energy wise and hunger pangs) on a serving of PB on toast for breakfast than 1/2 a watermelon. You also need to think about terms of health compared to weightloss. The 2 are extremely opposite from each other. Losing weight doesn't mean you're healthy. You need to provide your body with proper nutrition and fat is an essential macronutrient the body needs to function at optimal levels. So you may feel full and lose weight eating more carbs or protein instead of fats, but you're depriving yourself in terms of health by restricting an essential nutrient.
  • haruhipb7213
    haruhipb7213 Posts: 11 Member
    I do take vitamins I still take prenatal after my pregnancy and it comes with the dha fish oil pill for the most part if I cook at home I can make and eat a really filling meal with low calorie its when I'm out and about that I have a hard time finding healthy vegan choices that are filling but I've been a meat eater my whole life and I've honestly never felt better I breath better my skin looks better I feel less bloated and just healthier and happier I'm doing it more than just to Los weight I want it to be a life style I'm tired of yoyoing I just want to live my life healthy
  • haruhipb7213
    haruhipb7213 Posts: 11 Member
    catscats222 wrote: »
    if i do not eat my handfull of almonds in the morning w/ my coffee, i gain weight
    honest answer
    without that "good fat" to hold my hunger, i find myself eating everything under the sun (grazing).
    i don't do olive oil since it's too dense.
    if you decide to go very low fat, consider a good fish oil supplement (i worry about the brain health)
    what really worked for me: keeping my sugars under 50 grams a day - try that !!!
    ** after eating an avocado (full of fat) i lose weight for the next two days. i would not lie.

    I agree I think healthy fats are important
  • eugenia94102
    eugenia94102 Posts: 126 Member
    My favorite source for vegan recipes is Vegan Richa, lots of options.
  • SkyFerret
    SkyFerret Posts: 53 Member
    Provided you can digest them without a lot of distress, I recommend beans. They're packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and essential minerals. They're naturally very low in fat. And you can prepare them hundreds of different, delicious ways. Chipotle spiced black beans with a sliced up avocado are one of my favorite post work-out lunches.
  • Traveler120
    Traveler120 Posts: 712 Member
    edited November 2015
    pinggolfer96 wrote: »
    Traveler120 wrote: »
    RodaRose wrote: »
    Vegans eat fats: walnuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, avocados, coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, soy beans, tofu, cacao nibs, peanuts.

    True, but some of us in the process of losing weight might want to keep fats low for the time being because of their calorie density. A tablespoon of olive oil and a medium sized potato are each 120 calories. Guess which one is more filling. If you have x calories/day to work with, it's prudent to keep fats low. I'm keeping fats to under 10%. Once I reach my goal, I'll be able to 'afford' more calories and will eat more nuts and seeds than I currently do.

    But fats provide wayyyy more satiety. Yeah you may feel full from the volume of carbs, but I can last a lot longer(energy wise and hunger pangs) on a serving of PB on toast for breakfast than 1/2 a watermelon. You also need to think about terms of health compared to weightloss. The 2 are extremely opposite from each other. Losing weight doesn't mean you're healthy. You need to provide your body with proper nutrition and fat is an essential macronutrient the body needs to function at optimal levels. So you may feel full and lose weight eating more carbs or protein instead of fats, but you're depriving yourself in terms of health by restricting an essential nutrient.
    Maybe YOU feel full on more fat. I don't. I'd rather have a bowl of rice and beans, or a bean salad, or flat bread with cauliflower, or a large fruit smoothie or bowl of fruits than the equivalent calories from an avocado or a bowl of nuts or olive oil or seeds. The amount of fat I do eat is adequate. As for nutrition, I use fitday.com to analyse the vitamins and mineral content of my foods. Unlike mfp, fitday analyses how much of 20 different vitamins and minerals are contained in foods logged and I strive to get them all covered from my food choices. So, no, I'm not depriving myself in terms of health. Far from it.
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