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Cut out the soda and fast food entirely, rarely go out to eat (once a month? maybe?), I don't have much of a sweet tooth to begin with, so I just stopped with what sweets I was having too. The veg, legumes and whole grains I replaced all the other stuff with keeps me really well satiated throughout the day too, which helps…
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I try to use the USDA food entries whenever possible; I've found them in my experience to be mostly accurate on a consistent basis, especially when it comes to micro nutrients. As far as iron, your best sources will come from legumes like lentils, soy, followed by whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, oatmeal, fortified…
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Lentils have 18 grams of protein per cup (198g), and are also a great source of fiber (63%DV), folate (90%DV), maganese (49%DV) and iron (37%DV). They are also one of the easiest legumes to cook; just boil them in water for about 20 minutes or until soft. I'd suggest french green lentils (smaller bean, firmer texture) for…
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Coffee. Maybe not stop drinking it altogether, but I definitely need to cut back. *leaves to go make another pot of coffee*
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"Sloppy BBQ Lentils" First, saute... (10 min+/-) 1 tbsp(s), Minced Garlic 2 medium, Carrots, raw 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia), Peppers, sweet, green, raw 1 small, Onions, raw Then add... 15 fluid ounce, Tomato Sauce 0.25 cup(s), Kraft Original Barbeque Sauce 1 tbsp, Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tbsp, Organic Molasses 1…
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"Sloppy BBQ Lentils" (About 135 calories per 1/2 cup) First, saute... (10 min+/-) 1 tbsp(s), Minced Garlic 2 medium, Carrots, raw 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia), Peppers, sweet, green, raw 1 small, Onions, raw Then add... 15 fluid ounce, Tomato Sauce 0.25 cup(s), Kraft Original Barbeque Sauce 1 tbsp, Balsamic…
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Quick protein shake (soy milk, protein powder & wheat germ) followed by a whole wheat bagel topped with either PB & chia seeds or half a smashed up avacado (with a dash of salt/pepper), chives and sometimes a tomato... I usually have a cup of legumes for good measure too. I'm trying to gain weight and put on muscle…
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Active MFP vegan here too; feel free to add me as well. New friends are always welcomed.
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I get the majority of my protein from 24+/- cups of lentils a week, supplemented by 2 scoops of veg based protein powder a day. Lots of oatmeal and wheat germ make up 3rd and 4th on the list.
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Toasted bagels stacked high with whatever you want...peanut butter, bananas, avocado, hummus, lettuce and tomato...and don't forget the toppings, like chia seeds, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, walnut or almond pieces, nutritional yeast, spices (cinnamon, allspice etc)... Smoothies are always a solid go to in…
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Well, I made it today...barely. 884g of veg, and only counting 80g of the lentils I had today. I've got to figure out how to space it all out better....I ate over half of it all in one go, and it was just a wee bit much. It's really interesting to learn about how it's calculated differently...it all seems unnecessarily…
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Say it isn't so!! Gah! Ok, so that bumps me down to 733g for today... tomorrow is another day though!
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I clocked out at 1141g today! 488g lentils, 200g green peppers, 120g carrots, 120g banana, 100g onion, 70g blueberries, & 43g baby spinach. That was a lot more veg, and a lot more effort than I expected.
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Woohoo! Can I join!? I've only got 591g for today :( 396g Lentils 85g Baby Spinach 110g Banana
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^THIS Also, take some time to look at what effect fast food has on health.The sheer volume of sodium alone is disturbing. https://www.google.com/search?q=truth+about+fast+food&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=fast+food+average+sodium+content+&* Nothing is more empowering than knowledge, and the more you know about what you are putting…
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I found myself in the same habit of chewing gum late into the evenings late last year. For me, cold turkey was the only way to go. No gum, at all. I just stopped buying the stuff altogether, and replaced the habit with drinking herbal teas in the evening.
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Hey Allie, welcome to MFP! Are you still a vegetarian currently? Keep at it, and stay motivated; you'll do great!
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Glad to hear you've fully recovered from your injury and getting back into fitness! Welcome back!
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My daily go to: 1 cup Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 1 cup Baby Spinach 1g Fresh Mint 1 cup (8oz) Silk - Soy Milk – Original 1 (4.4oz) Medium Banana 1 scoop (41g) Vega Sport Protein - Protein Powder, Vanilla Puree first four very well. Add banana, followed by Vega. Turns out perfect every time.…
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Whole wheat New York Style bagels with chia and sesame seeds
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I'm currently trying to build muscle @ 5'10" 158lbs. 1880 calories per day, shooting for 25% protein, or 158g per day
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More specifically, what are your goals @MikeDubya74? Are you just trying to consume more veggies in general, or trying to get in more dark leafy greens? If you're just going for more veggies, just make foods you enjoy eating. I'm with @zachbonner_ on grilling your veggies. It opens up a ton of different ways to prepare…
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Welcome! There's a relatively new group on here called Plant Powered People, be sure to drop by and check it out! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/118759-plant-powered-people
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^How did I not know this!? Thank you.
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I'm nearly vegan, does that count? :# I started a vegetarian lifestyle just over 2 years ago, and as time goes on I seem to progress more and more towards a minimally processed, vegan diet. This year, I would really like to make the leap over to true veganism. Currently, I eat lots of lentils and quinoa daily, along with…
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Hey everyone, trying to build muscle and bulk up on a whole foods/vegetarian diet. Feel free to add
