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My biggest issue with eating vegetarian/vegan is I overeat carbs..... I’m obese to begin with so I don’t need to be pigging out on pasta, rice, etc. I’m trying to get myself psyched up to work a low carb version of a vegetarian plan.
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Not. I find that with either bread or sweets, it takes about a week of avoiding them to stop the craving. There are tons of books and info online about low carb and keto diets. I don't do well with low fat diets because I am always hungry on them but I am never hungry on low carb. It doesn't work for everyone and a vegetarian low carb is a little more difficult but I do know people doing both. The low carb threat has some great vegetarian recipes. Best of luck! PS: Jessie! Miss you around here, especially on the low carb thread!
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That happens a lot for folks starting a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. I don't eat bread, pasta, rice, or white potatoes. I will have a small amount of sweet potatoes maybe once a month. I substitute rice with cauliflower rice, pasta with spaghetti squash, and bread with lettuce leaves. The one thing that is hard for me is having something to bite/crunch into. I keep my nut consumption pretty low due to calorie amount. (I eat two tablespoons of unsalted walnuts a day). I also have developed a complete dislike for portobello mushrooms so no "burger" substitutes for me. And, I have cut all soy products and meat substitutes due to high sodium and calorie content. If you keep a majority of your ingredients "whole foods" you will do well. Just take small steps. And watch portion size. Even though it is healthy food, too many calories is too many calories and will cause weight gain. A little change at a time won't make it feel so drastic or make you feel deprived. Good luck!
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Tofu...well drained tofu can be “stir fried” with many other things like veggies. In order to be oil free, I cooked my veggies in vegetable broth or a little water before adding them to the crumbled tofu. Adding beans (I like black beans the best) can really up the fiber and protein. Yes it adds carbs, but they are good carbs, as are your veggies. Spaghetti squash with pasta sauce and “meat” crumbles, or sautéed mushrooms and veggies is a hearty dish. Mashed cauliflower (mashed with flavored cream cheese) is a great substitute for potatoes. A vegetarian needs amino acid, so you may need a bottle of aminos to add to some dishes, as well as nutritional yeast (can be bought in a health food store) to give you a boost. VARIETY of foods will help to keep you from reaching for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich ( nothing wrong with them but high in carbs) or a bag of chips on the go. Keep celery cut up for cream cheese and peanut butter, keep other things like nuts (almonds are a great choice) and yogurt around. Just some ideas, I’m sure you already have it handled. |
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Just a couple of recipes I have tried recently that are winners:
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was amazing. The gravy is so flavorful. I am not a huge fan of mushrooms so I put them in my processor and chopped them into small pieces. I also used sweet potatoes instead of white. https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/veg...ushroom-gravy/ I made this last night and it surpassed my expectations. I eliminated the addition of salt (I do this with all my recipes now) but can see it adding more flavor. I froze half and the other half was dinner last night and will be for the next two. https://www.blissfulbasil.com/best-e...19002671517630 My next venture is with the following recipe. I normally do not eat bread, but I figure I will use ezekiel for the croutons. https://healthyblenderrecipes.com/re...n_and_croutons |
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Hello, vegheads, I've been making this soup for BB and me that we both like but is just coming out too bland! I wanted to tell you the ingredients and see if you might have a suggestion as to how I could somehow make it less bland. I use low-sodium vegetable broth, low-sodium soy sauce, peanut butter, chopped ginger, chopped vegetables, and curry powder. Any thoughts?
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I also use the low-sodium veg broth in making soup, but do use some pink Himalayan salt ten mins before it's done to bring out the flavor of the veggies...not a lot but depending how much I'm making...a little goes a long way for flavor, especially because my salt intake is nil with anything else. Is the peanut butter your using also salt-free? keeping it veggie/vegan, Greco Quote:
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Thanks, I'm definitely going to try out these ideas. Very helpful!
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BB says the broth is pretty good but that the vegetables taste kind of bland. I just put the veggies in raw. Should I cook them first? If so, any recommendations as to how?
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Slow- sauté of veggies with the herbs/garlic that kittygrrl gave is good. I usually sauté them for about 3mins for green leafy, and 3-5 for cruciferous like broccoli, kale. Then throw them in with the root veggies, works for me! See Now I'm hungry...smiling.
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I asked the professional and He said as far as the veggies go, add a little olive oil and roast them before adding them. You could also try switching up the veggies you use for a new flavor profile. Also, He suggested a 'bugano de garne' (not how it's spelled, I'm sure, but in the ballpark as to how it's pronounced). Basically, get a bunch of herbs and spices and put them in cheesecloth and tie it closed. Let it steep in the broth and remove it before serving. You can use the no sodium salt by Morton (neither of Us could remember what it's really called) or red pepper flakes or whatever floats your boat in additional to your usual choices.
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I went Vegan for 1 year and found that extremely difficult the first couple of months after it was ok but I felt so extreme. Being Vegan and dating was difficult to do the waiters always gave me strange looks and didn't like that I asked so many questions.
I then went Vegetarian and then to eating meat every so often. My body doesn't need meat but I do like honey and the medicinal benefits of honey and I also like to use it as a sweetener. The other alternatives do not work in my best interest. I have thought about a raw diet but this isn't as appealing to do in winter months and best to do in the summer when there are more choices for seasonal and locally grown produce. |
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I can only speak for me and what works for me but maybe it will work for you, too. When it comes to carbs: there is no such thing as a little bit. There is something about carbs that makes me crave them if I eat a little bit. For me, it literally means no breads (not even low carb ones), no rolls, no wraps, no rice, no potatoes, no sweets (other than maybe a fresh pear or peach with cottage cheese). It is even hard to find yogurts that are 2 or 4% milkfat but no added sugar. I look for at least low fat with sugar grams 5-7 max. You would think yogurt is healthy but some have 16-17 grams of sugar! You get the idea. A week of this and I am rechecking my pantry to make sure that there are no triggers in there for me. (I do love Graham crackers and always find a box that I throw away). Low carb or keto does usually involves eating the M ( meat ) word for some of us low carbers and I know this is the vegan/vegetarian thread so I won't go there. I think for any healthy way of eating, you have to identify your goal and perhaps break it down. For me: no processed foods or carb-laden foods. I am still on a lazy keto (40-ish carbs, veggies and occasional fruits) but hard-core low carbers or those just starting out drop to 20. I don't think I could do that. Regardless, being able to have fats totally satiate me and I am never hungry. Low-fat diets are a disaster for me. It is just peace for me to not have to think about food or to feel guilty or bad about myself or what I am eating. If I am hungry (and I am rarely hungry on low carb) I eat. I hope it is ok I invaded the vegan/ vegetarian thread. I would like to get there at some point but that is a longer-term goal for me.
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I made this meatloaf for Christmas and it was so good. And rather than put a maple glaze on it, I made gravy. Both came out so good with great flavor.
http://ninasveganrecipes.com/2016/11...kpea-meatloaf/ https://www.thespruce.com/basic-vege...recipe-3377667 I used chickpea flour instead of white. And there were no mushrooms. Yay. |
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