Vegan Keto???
NasiiM4
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Anyone doing a vegan keto diet? Im intrigued and would like to know what you eat daily.
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Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet7
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Why??...6
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The Low Carber Daily group has an excellent Launch Pad sticky that has a section on types of low carb diets. One section is vegan ketogenic diets. This is a list of sources they put together.
https://www.reddit.com/r/veganketo
http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2015/04/video-low-carb-vegan-keto-plant-based/
http://veganhealth.org/
http://ketomotive.com/vegan-ketogenic-diet/
http://www.theketogenicdiet.org/low-carb-dieting-for-vegetarians-and-vegans-is-it-possible/
http://healthygamergirl.com/
http://www.theveganrd.com/
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
Vegan keto is not very common, and does take more planning than many keto diets, but it can be done healthfully. Good luck.
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Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
It's possible, I know a few people who have done it. However, it's a pretty limited diet. Most people would probably only be able to sustain it if they've got the dual motivation of an ethical objection to animal exploitation and a health condition that is helped by keto.4 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
It's possible, I know a few people who have done it. However, it's a pretty limited diet. Most people would probably only be able to sustain it if they've got the dual motivation of an ethical objection to animal exploitation and a health condition that is helped by keto.
It's a torturous way of losing weight. With all the Tools out there for losing weight, this one is the most restricting one out of the whole group. I don't even know if there's a diet more restricting that the vegan keto.4 -
It's possible, but your options are going to be incredibly limited food wise.5
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janejellyroll wrote: »Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
It's possible, I know a few people who have done it. However, it's a pretty limited diet. Most people would probably only be able to sustain it if they've got the dual motivation of an ethical objection to animal exploitation and a health condition that is helped by keto.
It's a torturous way of losing weight. With all the Tools out there for losing weight, this one is the most restricting one out of the whole group. I don't even know if there's a diet more restricting that the vegan keto.
Raw vegan keto9 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
It's possible, I know a few people who have done it. However, it's a pretty limited diet. Most people would probably only be able to sustain it if they've got the dual motivation of an ethical objection to animal exploitation and a health condition that is helped by keto.
It's a torturous way of losing weight. With all the Tools out there for losing weight, this one is the most restricting one out of the whole group. I don't even know if there's a diet more restricting that the vegan keto.
Raw vegan keto
Might as well just die if you're at that point of your life that you need to eat raw vegan keto. Imagine bulking with that diet.4 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
It's possible, I know a few people who have done it. However, it's a pretty limited diet. Most people would probably only be able to sustain it if they've got the dual motivation of an ethical objection to animal exploitation and a health condition that is helped by keto.
It's a torturous way of losing weight. With all the Tools out there for losing weight, this one is the most restricting one out of the whole group. I don't even know if there's a diet more restricting that the vegan keto.
Yes, I would never ever choose it for weight loss.3 -
Can someone please enlighten me by saying what a day of food might look like on vegan keto, as I don't even comprehend what it might be. Vegan protein powder mixed with vegetable oil?1
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Can someone please enlighten me by saying what a day of food might look like on vegan keto, as I don't even comprehend what it might be. Vegan protein powder mixed with vegetable oil?
Some nuts (especially pecans), some seitan, some avocado, a few low carb vegetables, and the rest is oil? That's all I can think of.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
It's possible, I know a few people who have done it. However, it's a pretty limited diet. Most people would probably only be able to sustain it if they've got the dual motivation of an ethical objection to animal exploitation and a health condition that is helped by keto.
It's a torturous way of losing weight. With all the Tools out there for losing weight, this one is the most restricting one out of the whole group. I don't even know if there's a diet more restricting that the vegan keto.
Unfortunately there are people who believe that successfully losing weight must include absurd levels of deprivation and suffering.
I agree that vegan keto would be torturous and almost psychotically restrictive (not to mention completely unnecessary and no more effective than any other diet of equal calories, since calories are what matter for weight loss). Not something I would even consider. I'm not about making anything in my life needlessly and ridiculously difficult.4 -
The Low Carber Daily group has an excellent Launch Pad sticky that has a section on types of low carb diets. One section is vegan ketogenic diets. This is a list of sources they put together.
https://www.reddit.com/r/veganketo
http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2015/04/video-low-carb-vegan-keto-plant-based/
http://veganhealth.org/
http://ketomotive.com/vegan-ketogenic-diet/
http://www.theketogenicdiet.org/low-carb-dieting-for-vegetarians-and-vegans-is-it-possible/
http://healthygamergirl.com/
http://www.theveganrd.com/
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
Vegan keto is not very common, and does take more planning than many keto diets, but it can be done healthfully. Good luck.Can someone please enlighten me by saying what a day of food might look like on vegan keto, as I don't even comprehend what it might be. Vegan protein powder mixed with vegetable oil?
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Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
I’m just intrigued. Lol1 -
Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
I’m just intrigued. Lol
Do you have a medical condition that warrants you to restrict your carb intake?
If not, why keto or low carb? Do you believe that it's a superior way of losing weight?
Weight loss comes from creating a calorie deficit. It makes no difference as far as weight loss is concerned which way of eating you pick.
Calories in calories out.
Keto and low carb are just another way of eating. Nothing special for most people. Don't believe the hype about it. You'll see a lot of evangelists preaching The word of keto with a lot of unsubstantiated claims about it. If you enjoy eating low carb or keto, go for it! But don't believe it's some magical diet.
How long have you been vegan? Are you vegan for ethical reasons? If so, that's cool. But as far as weight loss is concerned, it comes down to calories. Calories in calories out. ( See a theme here? All weight loss comes from creating a calorie deficit. No matter which diet you decide to do) being vegan doesn't automatically mean healthier. I haven't eaten meat in over 30 years myself so I'm certainly not against vegan or vegetarian diets. I'm just against misinformation. whichever diet you decide to do, is totally up to you. Just know that for weight loss it's not necessary. All you need to do is create a calorie deficit. Besides the fact is that being vegan doesn't automatically mean healthy and being keto definitely doesn't automatically mean healthy.
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amusedmonkey wrote: »Can someone please enlighten me by saying what a day of food might look like on vegan keto, as I don't even comprehend what it might be. Vegan protein powder mixed with vegetable oil?
Some nuts (especially pecans), some seitan, some avocado, a few low carb vegetables, and the rest is oil? That's all I can think of.
Yes, those things and (IIRC correctly), there is also coconut milk/butter as an option.1 -
The Low Carber Daily group has an excellent Launch Pad sticky that has a section on types of low carb diets. One section is vegan ketogenic diets. This is a list of sources they put together.
https://www.reddit.com/r/veganketo
http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2015/04/video-low-carb-vegan-keto-plant-based/
http://veganhealth.org/
http://ketomotive.com/vegan-ketogenic-diet/
http://www.theketogenicdiet.org/low-carb-dieting-for-vegetarians-and-vegans-is-it-possible/
http://healthygamergirl.com/
http://www.theveganrd.com/
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
Vegan keto is not very common, and does take more planning than many keto diets, but it can be done healthfully. Good luck.Can someone please enlighten me by saying what a day of food might look like on vegan keto, as I don't even comprehend what it might be. Vegan protein powder mixed with vegetable oil?
Thank you
Well yes, I clicked some of the links. I still have no idea how oil, a bit of tofu, seeds and a couple of ounces of vegetables a day (any more and you’re over the carb limit for keto) translate to a full day’s menu that’s fit for human consumption.
I barely understand non-vegan keto. But this just seems so bonkers.4 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
It's possible, I know a few people who have done it. However, it's a pretty limited diet. Most people would probably only be able to sustain it if they've got the dual motivation of an ethical objection to animal exploitation and a health condition that is helped by keto.
It's a torturous way of losing weight. With all the Tools out there for losing weight, this one is the most restricting one out of the whole group. I don't even know if there's a diet more restricting that the vegan keto.
Raw vegan keto
I know someone doing raw vegan. It's not going particularly well for her.2 -
You can eat more than a couple of ounces of veg per day on keto.3
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lemurcat12 wrote: »You can eat more than a couple of ounces of veg per day on keto.
That's true but is harder on vegan keto. Omnivores have the luxury of zero carb protein, vegans don't.2 -
100_PROOF_ wrote: »Lol, didn't even think it was possible. I mean being vegan is practically the opposite of keto unless your diet consists of eating avocado, olive oil and nuts(or almond butter) all day. As a lifter myself, that would be just a torturous diet, just lean protein alone would be a huge chore. I wish you good luck on that journey if you do take that path, because it isn't an easy diet
I’m just intrigued. Lol
Do you have a medical condition that warrants you to restrict your carb intake?
If not, why keto or low carb? Do you believe that it's a superior way of losing weight?
Weight loss comes from creating a calorie deficit. It makes no difference as far as weight loss is concerned which way of eating you pick.
Calories in calories out.
Keto and low carb are just another way of eating. Nothing special for most people. Don't believe the hype about it. You'll see a lot of evangelists preaching The word of keto with a lot of unsubstantiated claims about it. If you enjoy eating low carb or keto, go for it! But don't believe it's some magical diet.
How long have you been vegan? Are you vegan for ethical reasons? If so, that's cool. But as far as weight loss is concerned, it comes down to calories. Calories in calories out. ( See a theme here? All weight loss comes from creating a calorie deficit. No matter which diet you decide to do) being vegan doesn't automatically mean healthier. I haven't eaten meat in over 30 years myself so I'm certainly not against vegan or vegetarian diets. I'm just against misinformation. whichever diet you decide to do, is totally up to you. Just know that for weight loss it's not necessary. All you need to do is create a calorie deficit. Besides the fact is that being vegan doesn't automatically mean healthy and being keto definitely doesn't automatically mean healthy.
I am not doing a vegan keto diet. I already have issues with not eating enough. I was curious as to what people ate while vegan and keto. I have lost roughly 100lbs, I am still working towards my body goals. I have been on again off again from pescatarian to vegetarian to vegan for 13 years.
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I've been eating tofu scramble in the morning, arugula with a protein burger for lunch, as a snack I eat follow your heart cheese and pumpkin seeds. Sometimes I skip dinner because I'm not hungry, but other times i'll have a small shake. I can't say that I hit 20g of carbs, most days I am around 30g but i'm okay with that. Hope this helps!0
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Can someone please enlighten me by saying what a day of food might look like on vegan keto, as I don't even comprehend what it might be. Vegan protein powder mixed with vegetable oil?
I know this was posted a while ago but I will help you out! I'm vegan keto for health and ethical reasons and I've been happy, you just cant be lazy about planning our meal prep!
A day for me (keep in mind that I'm 5ft so my macros are less)
Coffee with MCT oil
Breakfast-Chia and flax pudding with ripple (warm)
Lunch-Tofu scramble with peppers, onions and vegan sausage
Snack 1-raspberries
Dinner-Zucchini noodles, tofu, mushrooms and red sauce
Snack 2- Nut Butter
I average between 28-38 net carbs a day and keep around a 5/20/75 split.
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I'm also vegan keto for ethical and health reasons.
My typical weekday is usually:
Breakfast
Espresso with almond milk
Satay tofu
A delicious locally made cashew nut cheese
Lunch is one of:
Tofu veggie curry or pasta sauce on zoodles or cauliflower rice
Big salad with tofu, some sauce, and nuts
Vegetables with avocado, vegan mayo, herbs, and spices
Same as breakfast if i'm busy or feeling lazy
Dinner
If i'm not too full to eat I have some miso soup
If i'm hungry enough for a meal (which is rare) I have one of the lunch options
My macros are usually 65-70% fat / 20-25% protein / up to 10% carbs. I'm short so my macro and calorie requirements are low.
I prefer having 2-3 filling meals rather than snacking throughout the day.
I find this way of eating very satisfying and I'm never left hungry.1 -
I'd like to keep the "a day in the life of a Vegan Keto-er" going:
I am not sure how the macros wouls play out to be under 20-30g of Carbs, but for me under 50g is a do-able target
Breakfast:
Apple Cider Vinegar with Lemon and water
with:
Coconut cream with berries and roasted nuts
or,
Chia seed pudding made with Almond milk and berries
Lunch:
Spinach and cherry tomatoes with homemade pesto over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles
Dinner:
Cauliflower rice with sauteed vegetables
Garden greens salad with raw veggies and oil/vinegar dressing and mixed nuts
Snacks:
Cucumber/Celery with homemade vegan ranch dip
Post workout:
Vegan protein powder smoothie with Almond milk and almond butter
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I don’t adhere to vegan keto, but I am a vegan and I don’t eat breads, pastas, rice, or crackers. I try and keep all added sugars (white sugar, syrup, agave, etc) To a bare minimum and only really allow it in my tea creamer.0
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