Vegans? Vegetarians?

[tantalizingfemme]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Thank you! I've always wanted to try and make seitan. Looks really easy.

Super easy. Just a word of advice. If you do make it, let it rest after kneading in a glass or metal bowl and then cut it on a ceramic plate. DO NOT do what I did and put it on a wooden cutting board to rest and cut up. It stuck like glue. It will still stick to the plate but not nearly as bad as the wooden cutting board. Enjoy!

[tantalizingfemme]

https://simpleveganblog.com/green-goddess-bowl/
https://simpleveganblog.com/oil-free-chimichurri-sauce/

I made this yesterday and had another bowl tonight. (My last portion is tomorrow and I am already planning on making this again) So good! I do not like quinoa so I made cauliflower rice and sauteed it in a tablespoon of evoo and added a pinch of sea salt and ground pepper. I sauteed the cauliflower until it had a bit of color. And the chimichurri sauce is amazing. (I added extra cayenne since I like spicy.) I also only added a half cup of water because I like it thicker. I will say, as a thicker sauce, this can definitely be used as a dip for tortillas if you want something different. Or even a topping for vegan chili.

[tantalizingfemme]

So, within the past 3 weeks, I have been monitoring my caloric intake and keeping it to between 1100 and 1200 calories per day. What an eye opener to really pay attention to a true serving size, even with a plant-based diet. I also upped my daily work outs to be more strenuous. Many positive outcomes, however I started to get a lot of bruises, especially on the back of my calves. Big ugly ones. It almost looked like someone was hitting me. I did some research and realized it is an iron deficiency. I went to the local Vitamin Shoppe for a vegan iron supplement recommendation. I told the guy I definitely did not want one that would jack up my system. A woman at another store told me to take Megafood Blood Builder Mini's, and they are amazing. My bruises faded quickly and I haven't gotten any weird ones that can't be accounted for. And no constipation. Not only does it have iron, but it also is made with beets, oranges, and broccoli. One other added plus is it also contains B12, which vegans lack in their diet.

So, an FYI for anyone looking for a vegan iron supplement.

https://www.amazon.com/MegaFood-Buil...+builder+minis

[nycfem]

I got the bruising thing in high school when I dieted too much, but not since then.

I take 500 B12 and D2000, and it normalized my levels. They had come up low in a physical as an adult but as soon as I started the vitamins, it all worked out.

[Greco]

Was just thinking about this thread today...my body
was yearning for nothing but my green smoothie
with blueberries, red beet tops, spinach, bananas,
wheatgrass powder, aloe vera, and chia seeds...cold
and delicious. In the Summer the green smoothie with
different colorful fruit and veggies is what my body
craves for the most part...I remember when I began
having green smoothies, and how I would post
on this site about my turning vegan.

Today's green smoothie was just really
delicious, especially after the weight
routine today at the gym.

Greco

[nycfem]

Are you vegan, Greco?

Tonight I made a stir-fry of carrots, onions, tofu, curry, and BBQ sauce, always a favorite of mine.

[tantalizingfemme]

So one of the changes I recently made was I eat breakfast every morning. I had not done this daily since jr. high school. I have always read that this was suggested before working out, but I just stuck with my coffee and then would eat mid morning. With eating breakfast before I exercise, I find myself not dying by the end of my workouts or famished afterwards. The three breakfasts that I alternate through-out the week are really filling.

https://minimalistbaker.com/southwest-tofu-scramble/
With this recipe, I use Lacinato kale because it is not bitter like other types.

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/...do-recipe.html Sometimes I just add a couple of slices of tomato instead of avocado and sprinkle with fresh ground sea salt and pepper.
https://simpleveganblog.com/fat-free...refried-beans/
I make the refried beans for this recipe and quarter the amount. I add a touch of water when reheating since it can be dry.

https://veganhuggs.com/vegan-breakfast-sandwich/
I use chipotle mayo from Just Mayo to give this a kick. I also do not add vegan cheese. Fair warning, the black salt that is in the recipe, for those who are unaware, is to give the tofu an eggy flavor. and smells of sulfur. It is really strong. I crack the kitchen windows and the porch door when I make this so the smell doesn't linger. You can obviously skip that ingredient if it sounds off putting.

If anyone tries any of these, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

[Greco]

j. Have been since watching "Earthlings"
several years ago. Check out my green
smoothies recipes...Greco

Originally Posted by nycfem

Are you vegan, Greco?

Tonight I made a stir-fry of carrots, onions, tofu, curry, and BBQ sauce, always a favorite of mine.

[nycfem]

I made a very tasty sandwich this evening: whole wheat bread, mustard, arugala, sham (fake ham), and avocado with a pickle on the side. The avocado made all the difference. Yum!

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

So, within the past 3 weeks, I have been monitoring my caloric intake and keeping it to between 1100 and 1200 calories per day. What an eye opener to really pay attention to a true serving size, even with a plant-based diet. I also upped my daily work outs to be more strenuous. Many positive outcomes, however I started to get a lot of bruises, especially on the back of my calves. Big ugly ones. It almost looked like someone was hitting me. I did some research and realized it is an iron deficiency. I went to the local Vitamin Shoppe for a vegan iron supplement recommendation. I told the guy I definitely did not want one that would jack up my system. A woman at another store told me to take Megafood Blood Builder Mini's, and they are amazing. My bruises faded quickly and I haven't gotten any weird ones that can't be accounted for. And no constipation. Not only does it have iron, but it also is made with beets, oranges, and broccoli. One other added plus is it also contains B12, which vegans lack in their diet.

So, an FYI for anyone looking for a vegan iron supplement.

https://www.amazon.com/MegaFood-Buil...+builder+minis

Thank you for the tip Tantalizing! It is really appreciated.

[tantalizingfemme]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

Tantalizing??? I made the vegan gyro and it was sooooo good! I even had an extra one for my bff/sil to sample and she loved it too!

My blender died though, when I used the fresh chicken peas to make hummus. It's officially broken tho, because I kept buzzing the contents of the hummus mix until the rubber blade parts came flying out below the blender, lol (or not).

But the hummus is yummy too!

I really like the vegan gyro recipe and it will become an anchor type meal I make often. It was that good!

Thanks so much, Tantalizing!

Oh no!! I am glad you enjoyed the meals, but it is no bueno for your blender!

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

Thank you for the tip Tantalizing! It is really appreciated.

[tantalizingfemme]

Going to a friends for dinner tonight and making this for the first time. Fingers crossed it comes out as good as it looks in the pictures.

Chocolate, Peanut butter, and Oreo Cheesecake:

https://thegreedyvegan.blog/2018/06/...er-cheesecake/

[Greco]

It's been a while since I've shared one of
my Green Smoothie recipes so here is today's:

After my run this morning...all ingredients are
Organic And Non-GMO

aloe vera approx. 4 oz

Bragg's nutritional
yeast for Bvits 1 tablespoon

wheat grass
powder 1 "

ground chia
seeds 1 "

beet greens 1 handful
high in potassium

Spinach 1"
protein and then
some

blueberries 1"

bananas 2

almonds 1 handful

filtered H2O 32 oz

+ love and gratitude

It was delicious, and will have the other
half for dinner at 4pm...have found that my
body loves a green smoothie not too late
or else I'll be awake until later than usual.

Enjoy

whole-plant based eating, Greco