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  • For work lunches I like to do some kind of pasta or grain base (rice, quinoa, etc...) with a sauce and, roasted veggies, and either beans or baked tofu for protein. There are limitless combinations using this basic formula and they're very filling, just stick to serving sizes if you're counting calories. I get big packs of…
    in Vegan meal ideas Comment by newvegdi September 2016
  • 100% for sure take a B12 supplement. You should talk to your doctor, they can set you on the right path. For protein I recommend black beans, seitan, chickpeas/ hummus, nuts and nut butters. Make sure you're eating enough calories while breastfeeding.
    in hungry and no energy Comment by newvegdi September 2016
  • Every day I take a multi, a packet of Emergen-c for my C and B12, and 2000 iu of D. I also take Ovega 3 DHA (vegan omega 3 supplement) on the advice of a Redditor who said she felt lousy at 6 months vegan and totally turned it around with the DHA supplement.
    in Supplements? Comment by newvegdi September 2016
  • Reddit: r/vegan r/veganfitness There are other vegan subreddits but these seem to be the most lively and offer great support and advice. Recipe Blogs: Oh She Glows Vegan Richa-- great looking Indian recipes without the ghee Pinterest is also a great resource for finding and storing recipes.
    in Resources for new/transitioning vegans! Comment by newvegdi September 2016
  • I went vegan mainly for health and environmental reasons, but having done that using animal products just seems unnecessary. I've found that once you make the change, even if it wasn't for compassionate reasons, that starts to set in anyway. I also felt like the dairy was screwing up my hormones and my weight loss efforts.…
    in Why Did YOU go vegan? Comment by newvegdi September 2016
  • Hi- I've been ovo/ lacto pescetarian for the last 6 years and transitioned to vegan in the last month. I'm also looking for MFP friends going though this change so feel free to friend me. So far it's been really exciting-- breaking me out of my old food ruts (bye bye cheese) and I have loads more energy. Going vegan has…
    in Introduce Yourself! Comment by newvegdi September 2016
  • Just spoke with my doctor and she said the number one thing for vegans is a good source of B12. I mix a packet of Emergen-C every day (has B12 and extra C which my eye doctor reccomended after my PRK procedure). I also take a vegan Omega 3 DHA supplementon the advice of someone on Reddit. I'm only about a month in but so…
    in How to become vegan - tips Comment by newvegdi September 2016
  • I agree Cowspiracy is pretty great. It's on Netflix (USA).
    in Favorite Vegan Documentaries/Speeches/Influential Vegans/Youtubers/etc.? Comment by newvegdi September 2016
  • Watermelon! I grow basil in my garden and cut up a few leaves with kitchen shears and mix it in with my watermelon or canteplope. Mint works too.
    in Any vegans? Comment by newvegdi September 2016
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