Anyone here follow a whole food plant based diet?
missylectro
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I've been eating WFPB for almost two years now and I feel great eating this way.
At the end of December I set a goal to have at least one salad a day every day. I'm proud to say I've eaten somewhere around 160 salads this year.
Looking for more WFPB friends so add me if you are.
At the end of December I set a goal to have at least one salad a day every day. I'm proud to say I've eaten somewhere around 160 salads this year.
Looking for more WFPB friends so add me if you are.
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I eat whole foods plant based. Most people will never know how amazing it is!!!16
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I'm currently transitioning to a more wfpb way of eating. I have a daily checklist that I follow, and one of the items on it is a large, mixing bowl sized salad
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I started doing KETO about 6 weeks ago and as I get closer to my goal weight would like to transition to a WFPB -KETO diet do you track macro's? I'd be grateful for any meal suggestions my macros are p-65, nc-18,f-101. I went to a keto meeting and there was a woman there who lost 60 lbs doing vegetarian keto but I didn't get a chance to talk to her.6
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margaretmahoneycook wrote: »I started doing KETO about 6 weeks ago and as I get closer to my goal weight would like to transition to a WFPB -KETO diet do you track macro's? I'd be grateful for any meal suggestions my macros are p-65, nc-18,f-101. I went to a keto meeting and there was a woman there who lost 60 lbs doing vegetarian keto but I didn't get a chance to talk to her.
I don't track macros but I definitely eat a high carb diet. WFPB is based on fruit, veggies, whole grains, beans etc, so it would be pretty challenging to do it while also following Keto. Vegetarian doesn't necessarily mean WFPB though.6 -
I am WFPB. I love the way I feel eating this way but using MFP has made me realize that some of my go-to meals have almost no protein and most days I don't meet my protein quota. When I do, a large percentage of my protein comes from whole grains (which I am currently not eating) so it has been tricky.6
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mikhailaquinnie wrote: »I am WFPB. I love the way I feel eating this way but using MFP has made me realize that some of my go-to meals have almost no protein and most days I don't meet my protein quota. When I do, a large percentage of my protein comes from whole grains (which I am currently not eating) so it has been tricky.
Similar boat. I eat a HC/WFPB diet and I want to cut body perfect fat without loosing to much weight or having to bulk. Getting enough protein to build muscle while keeping my weight relatively steady has been a little tricky. Currently experimenting to see what works.1 -
Yes, it’s the best way for me to eat. The structure of the HFPB diet helps me to avoid those foods that I have no self control over.3
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mikhailaquinnie wrote: »I am WFPB. I love the way I feel eating this way but using MFP has made me realize that some of my go-to meals have almost no protein and most days I don't meet my protein quota. When I do, a large percentage of my protein comes from whole grains (which I am currently not eating) so it has been tricky.
There's only so much quinoa, tempeh, seitan, and beans one can eat while not getting enough protein. Plant-based eating works for some people, and I wish I had been one of them, haha.
I keep thinking that I want to take another stab at it, as I haven't been feeling my best lately, but the constant hunger and unexplained aggression I had when I was plant-based two years ago haunt me. I ate lots of fat, fiber, and protein, and was still starving on top of feeling awful. I got my B-12 from spirulina, so that wasn't the issue, either.
I'm just not built for it, I guess.4 -
mikhailaquinnie wrote: »I am WFPB. I love the way I feel eating this way but using MFP has made me realize that some of my go-to meals have almost no protein and most days I don't meet my protein quota. When I do, a large percentage of my protein comes from whole grains (which I am currently not eating) so it has been tricky.
I have this issue, too, of not getting the recommended amount of protein. Always looking for tips regarding this.2 -
missylectro wrote: »I've been eating WFPB for almost two years now and I feel great eating this way.
At the end of December I set a goal to have at least one salad a day every day. I'm proud to say I've eaten somewhere around 160 salads this year.
Looking for more WFPB friends so add me if you are.
What constitutes Whole Foods Plant Based? I mean, I get eating healthier with more veggies and fruits, but does it mean not eating meat, fish, poultry, dairy, etc? Please clarify
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I have been trying to transition myself toward that slowly. I have a lot of food sensitivities and so forth. As do my children. So, i have to stay away from gluten and soy. But also dairy sometimes gives me digestive problems. So I try to limit that too. I have a lot of diabetics in the family so I try to watch sugar also. I have plent enough health problems all on my own I don’t need to add another one. I have found that on the occasions that I cheat and have some of these things, I feel awful. Maybe it’s just that my bod isn’t used to having them. But I do feel much better eating mostly a plant based diet.2
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amberkariott wrote: »I have been trying to transition myself toward that slowly. I have a lot of food sensitivities and so forth. As do my children. So, i have to stay away from gluten and soy. But also dairy sometimes gives me digestive problems. So I try to limit that too. I have a lot of diabetics in the family so I try to watch sugar also. I have plent enough health problems all on my own I don’t need to add another one. I have found that on the occasions that I cheat and have some of these things, I feel awful. Maybe it’s just that my bod isn’t used to having them. But I do feel much better eating mostly a plant based diet.
Dairy turns my stomach into a nasty mess. I really pay for it when I consume dairy.0 -
I have a developmental disability and on four medications for it and live in a semi independent group home and when I move to an independent living place called JESPY House, I am eventually going vegan but right now I just refuse meat,fish, eggs and milk, because I am not allowed to cook and have a chef cook my meals and every time I have to throw away the meat because it is served at every meal!! I have problems with my semi independent living home not giving me enough healthy food options!2
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jennismagic wrote: »
Try doing it right next time. So many people say they tried it, and then you find out they were not eating whole foods, or trying to do it low carb, or eating too much fat, or something. Nobody who does it right goes back.18 -
jennismagic wrote: »mikhailaquinnie wrote: »I am WFPB. I love the way I feel eating this way but using MFP has made me realize that some of my go-to meals have almost no protein and most days I don't meet my protein quota. When I do, a large percentage of my protein comes from whole grains (which I am currently not eating) so it has been tricky.
There's only so much quinoa, tempeh, seitan, and beans one can eat while not getting enough protein. Plant-based eating works for some people, and I wish I had been one of them, haha.
I keep thinking that I want to take another stab at it, as I haven't been feeling my best lately, but the constant hunger and unexplained aggression I had when I was plant-based two years ago haunt me. I ate lots of fat, fiber, and protein, and was still starving on top of feeling awful. I got my B-12 from spirulina, so that wasn't the issue, either.
I'm just not built for it, I guess.
I don't know what caused your issues, but spirulina is not a reliable source of B12. It may even interfere with B12 absorption. If you ever decide to try going plant-based again, I recommend supplementing or eating fortified foods instead of spirulina.
I will say that when people implement additional restrictions on top of veganism (like only eating whole foods) it can sometimes make it difficult to eat enough or to meet all nutritional needs.
https://veganhealth.org/vitamin-b12-plant-foods/#spiru6 -
missylectro wrote: »I've been eating WFPB for almost two years now and I feel great eating this way.
At the end of December I set a goal to have at least one salad a day every day. I'm proud to say I've eaten somewhere around 160 salads this year.
Looking for more WFPB friends so add me if you are.
What constitutes Whole Foods Plant Based? I mean, I get eating healthier with more veggies and fruits, but does it mean not eating meat, fish, poultry, dairy, etc? Please clarify
It's a new-ish label being used to avoid using the terms vegetarian/vegan.
I follow a whole foods based diet myself, and I would certainly offer that it is plant-based. I eat plenty of animal-based protein as well, but my plate is filled with well more veg than meat.
WFPB is actually WFPE (Whole Foods Plant-Exclusive).1 -
I’m a fan of a plant based diet but it isn’t for everyone and doesn’t work with everyone’s body. Unfortunately a lot of people don’t do enough research before diving in and doing it incorrectly can cause a lot of health problems and cause lack of nutrients and feelings of low energy or always being hungry.
I’m curious about the lack of protein though, because it shouldn’t be too hard to get enough. Actually a lot of people think they need more protein than they do so I’d suggest making sure your protein goal is on track. Beans, quinoa etc aren’t the only sources of whole food protein; actually most whole foods have a little bit and a lot of vegetables including broccoli, spinach, artichokes, even mushrooms have protein. On a vegan diet, B12 and iron are actually the harder things to come by; mostly B12, and a lot of people need to take a supplement for that. There is a whole food vegan food pyramid that sets out how much of each group you should be eating that I find helpful.3 -
Deer are plant eaters & I eat plenty of deer meat so does that make me a plant based eater? 11
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accidentalpancake wrote: »missylectro wrote: »I've been eating WFPB for almost two years now and I feel great eating this way.
At the end of December I set a goal to have at least one salad a day every day. I'm proud to say I've eaten somewhere around 160 salads this year.
Looking for more WFPB friends so add me if you are.
What constitutes Whole Foods Plant Based? I mean, I get eating healthier with more veggies and fruits, but does it mean not eating meat, fish, poultry, dairy, etc? Please clarify
It's a new-ish label being used to avoid using the terms vegetarian/vegan.
I don't think it's to necessarily avoid using the term vegan, but rather to be clear that you're only adhering to the dietary restrictions of a vegan, but are not actually vegan (eg: you might still use leather or other animal products in everyday life).6 -
I am six months in to a wfpb way of eating. I am down 35 pounds since January without being hungry, and just recently started exercising routinely again. My triglycerides, cholesterol, sugar and BP has dropped significantly. I am off GERD medications. I am waiting to be told I can be off my BP completely. I love it because I am leading a kinder life (vegan portion of it) but also learning so much about the incredible health benefits. Not only are there numerous, peer reviewed, studies that show wfpb prevents illnesses, there is evidence that it reverses harmful effects from past eating behaviors. My skin and hair have improved, and my energy level has increased. Glad to add some like minded friends!
A few good sites are Forks Over Knives, that has plenty of recipes, also a food plan you can subscribe to if you wish. However, it is pretty easy to do your own plan, just plan ahead and do your prep on weekends.
Another great site is nutritionfacts.org. It has a lot of information all based on peer-reviewed studies.11 -
To get B12 I use Nutritional/Savoury yeast powder (different countries seem to have a different label for the same thing). I sometimes use it to make a “vegan” cheese (Nutritiknal yeast, soaked Cashew nuts, chives, blend... heaps of variations). A tablespoon is sufficient for B12 needs, so if you don’t love the taste it’s not so much that you can’t hide it in food.
I’m struggling heaps with hitting my macros for Protein - normally Carbs over, protein and fat under. I add a plant based protein powder to a morning smoothy which means I’m not dramatically under my protein goal.. but if I miss it I am. I don’t want to have any processed food in my diet so getting off that protein powder is the end goal. I know that I can get protein from pulses/ veg but even if they’re high in protein, they all seem to have more carb than protein so it throws things out of whack.1 -
I follow the Mediterranean food Pyramid. Which makes a majority of my diet WFPB. I do eat fish and some low fat dairy to go with it. But overall, the increased fiber and carb content have given me more energy and have helped with some digestion/malabsorption issues I was having.2
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jennismagic wrote: »
Try doing it right next time. So many people say they tried it, and then you find out they were not eating whole foods, or trying to do it low carb, or eating too much fat, or something. Nobody who does it right goes back.
But I "did it right". I worked with a nutritionist on a plan that was unique and specific to me. It simply didn't work for me, although veganism clearly works for others, if only physically. Most people who change their diets don't bother with working with experts when they decide to change things up.
Also, you might want to research the No True Scotsman fallacy before making such bold assertions as, "nobody who does it right goes back" in the future. 5 -
janejellyroll wrote: »jennismagic wrote: »mikhailaquinnie wrote: »I am WFPB. I love the way I feel eating this way but using MFP has made me realize that some of my go-to meals have almost no protein and most days I don't meet my protein quota. When I do, a large percentage of my protein comes from whole grains (which I am currently not eating) so it has been tricky.
There's only so much quinoa, tempeh, seitan, and beans one can eat while not getting enough protein. Plant-based eating works for some people, and I wish I had been one of them, haha.
I keep thinking that I want to take another stab at it, as I haven't been feeling my best lately, but the constant hunger and unexplained aggression I had when I was plant-based two years ago haunt me. I ate lots of fat, fiber, and protein, and was still starving on top of feeling awful. I got my B-12 from spirulina, so that wasn't the issue, either.
I'm just not built for it, I guess.
I don't know what caused your issues, but spirulina is not a reliable source of B12. It may even interfere with B12 absorption. If you ever decide to try going plant-based again, I recommend supplementing or eating fortified foods instead of spirulina.
I will say that when people implement additional restrictions on top of veganism (like only eating whole foods) it can sometimes make it difficult to eat enough or to meet all nutritional needs.
https://veganhealth.org/vitamin-b12-plant-foods/#spiru
This is brand new information. I'm interested in trying nutritional yeast, and that is a very popular source of B-12. Thanks!0 -
jennismagic wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »jennismagic wrote: »mikhailaquinnie wrote: »I am WFPB. I love the way I feel eating this way but using MFP has made me realize that some of my go-to meals have almost no protein and most days I don't meet my protein quota. When I do, a large percentage of my protein comes from whole grains (which I am currently not eating) so it has been tricky.
There's only so much quinoa, tempeh, seitan, and beans one can eat while not getting enough protein. Plant-based eating works for some people, and I wish I had been one of them, haha.
I keep thinking that I want to take another stab at it, as I haven't been feeling my best lately, but the constant hunger and unexplained aggression I had when I was plant-based two years ago haunt me. I ate lots of fat, fiber, and protein, and was still starving on top of feeling awful. I got my B-12 from spirulina, so that wasn't the issue, either.
I'm just not built for it, I guess.
I don't know what caused your issues, but spirulina is not a reliable source of B12. It may even interfere with B12 absorption. If you ever decide to try going plant-based again, I recommend supplementing or eating fortified foods instead of spirulina.
I will say that when people implement additional restrictions on top of veganism (like only eating whole foods) it can sometimes make it difficult to eat enough or to meet all nutritional needs.
https://veganhealth.org/vitamin-b12-plant-foods/#spiru
This is brand new information. I'm interested in trying nutritional yeast, and that is a very popular source of B-12. Thanks!
I love nutritional yeast! If you decide to try it out and want to use it as a source of B12, just make sure the kind you buy is fortified with B12 (most of it is, but I've seen some without it). You should be able to easily see it on the label of the container -- the B12 content will be listed.0 -
I love veganism and thrive on it as well. Totally enlightening! BTW... I am sure this post is simply about eating a plant based diet - not related to weight loss right? Because I see a lot of comments about proteins, etc. If the only concern is weight loss we could lose weight eating twinkies and pizza all day long... as long as we're in a calorie deficit. We all know this by now right? lol! So with veganism supplementation of various vitamins and nutrients is always recommended. I found that as long as I had a large variety of plant based foods in my diet I didn't need to supplement. I also wouldn't fall into the trap of "replacement" products.2
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cushman5279 wrote: »I love veganism and thrive on it as well. Totally enlightening! BTW... I am sure this post is simply about eating a plant based diet - not related to weight loss right? Because I see a lot of comments about proteins, etc. If the only concern is weight loss we could lose weight eating twinkies and pizza all day long... as long as we're in a calorie deficit. We all know this by now right? lol! So with veganism supplementation of various vitamins and nutrients is always recommended. I found that as long as I had a large variety of plant based foods in my diet I didn't need to supplement. I also wouldn't fall into the trap of "replacement" products.
I agree. I eat a large variety pack of raw veggies every day. I don't feel the need to supplement with any thing special. I don't even take a multivitamin. Variety is key. I also don't worry about macros, I check back thru once in while just to make sure they aren't out of whack but they balance them selves out on their own. I generally don't eat tofu products not a fan unless its part of Sushi dish or something.
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cushman5279 wrote: »I love veganism and thrive on it as well. Totally enlightening! BTW... I am sure this post is simply about eating a plant based diet - not related to weight loss right? Because I see a lot of comments about proteins, etc. If the only concern is weight loss we could lose weight eating twinkies and pizza all day long... as long as we're in a calorie deficit. We all know this by now right? lol! So with veganism supplementation of various vitamins and nutrients is always recommended. I found that as long as I had a large variety of plant based foods in my diet I didn't need to supplement. I also wouldn't fall into the trap of "replacement" products.
If the "wide variety" of plant based foods included fortified foods, you wouldn't need to supplement B12. Otherwise, it would always be recommended. Since people who identify as plant based may be attempting to avoid processed foods or some processed foods (which are more likely to be fortified), it may be even more important for them than for a vegan who may be eating a variety of "replacement foods" including fortified plant milks, cheeses, and meats.5
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