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great resources
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It is so EASY being vegan! I was vegetarian for 25 years before finally going vegan. A new world opened up to me in the way of various foods and dishes I would not have tried before (like quinoa, spaghetti squash, nutritional yeast). If you live in a major city, there should be veg friendly restaurants. There are tons of…
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Nice... I just subscribed to his blog. Thanks for the info.
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I come from a family of doctors. Medical schools do not teach courses on nutrition, food science, or holistic care. Doctors are trained in surgery and pharmaceutical solutions. Traditional doctors are the last people I would ask about dietary needs or preventative care. Good luck with your low carb diet. I just started…
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You were right originally... ketogenic diet emphasis high fat. There are great resources on it on YouTube. I just started this week but it will be challenging as I don't consume animals so I'm pouring in the olive oil and whole coconut milk. Good luck!
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In the U.S. there's Daiya cheese. A stable for vegans though I agree with the above post; once you give up cheese for good, you stop craving "synthetic" cheeses. There's also Tofutti cream cheese. Nutritional yeast is your best alternative. When you mix it with almond or cashews, blend in a Vitamix with water, it comes out…
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oh brother... some people are so sensitive. this person's inquiry as to why another dieter is on the site was a valid question and was stated matter-of-factly. i did not interpret as being rude.
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Remember that protein is in everything. Kale and broccoli are especially good sources of protein as is the staple tofu and tempeh. If you chart your foods with MFP, you'll notice your protein intake is easily met without even trying. I'm trying to increase my fat consumption which is harder on a vegan diet. Good luck!
