It was hard. Specially when finding new things to eat, as I have very few time in my day to make my meals.
But I realized that it was SUPER important to take my time with it.
And innovate.
Also... I find SUPER IMPORTANT to make my dishes look 'appetizing'... I mean, that we usually eat through the eyes... and making something look desirable makes you eat it more happily, taking time to enjoy it and actually making the food digest better.
Another fundamental point for me is making my own 'fast food'. I mean.... instead of buying manufactured burgers or taboulé or hummus, or whatever I wanna eat... I preffer to actually take the time and cook and maybe freeze the food I make in excess to buying food that also takes a lot of stabilizers and preservatives.
Also.... I have to say that being able to go out and have places to have your vegan food along with non-vegans is VERY IMPORTANT as that makes you not change you lifestyle and keep on going out with friends as usual and so on
Yeah I totally agree, it's tricky finding new things at first and having to check ingredients all the time.
But yeah I think the best thing is to create your own food. Yes totally, if it looks bad then it's so off-putting even if it tastes nice . I've found though that since becoming vegan I have tried new things that I probably wouldn't have before.
That's a great idea! And yeah I agree about the lots of stabilizers and preservatives. Natural food is the best. What's your favourite type of dish to make?
Ugh totally! The struggle sometimes when I go to a restaurant and they have nothing or I just have to order a basic salad . Do you have any good restaurants close to you?
taboulé is LIT. are you a high carb low fat vegan or do you just do whatever you want?
also, try mutabbal (it's an eggplant dip - you roast the eggplant, add some tahini, garlic etc and voila!) if you enjoy hummus!
mutabbal is my ISH!!! I luv me some!!
I am a balanced vegan.
I tend to make a table and usually plan what Im gonna eat thorough the week and try to balance fat and carbs and healthy diet specially not to have vitamin deficit.
Also I am a 'lucky' vegan as my B12 levels have not only not decreased... but I have them higher than before!! lol
I love my 'not-chicken'... I make it myself at home with bean curd sheet and it simply tastes like chicken... I usually make it for my 'non-vegan' friends when I invite them over... and they simply love it too
I don't want to be mean but vegetarians have no business being here, create your own chicken period and cow mucus thread, veganism is so much more than just not eating meat
We're trying, we take one step at a time. At least we're doing something good with our bodies.
We're trying, we take one step at a time. At least we're doing something good with our bodies.
If you haven't become a fully-fledged vegan within a week I will personally come and find you and shove celeries down your throat, I will not accept the cruelty and exploitation that my fellow animals fwends have to endure
Getting rid of dairy was easy as hell because I rarely ever drink Milk, or eat Cheese or Yogurt, or Eggs
The chicken was the hardest part, NOT because it taste good, but because I need protein to gain muscle
I feel pretty good BUT I'm going to be honest......I'm a little scared on what might happened to me in the near future
I would hear horror stories from YouTubers on how they went Vegan and they felt sick or lost muscle mass on the 3rd month
The Hodge Twins quit being Vegan and started eating meat again because they said they lost muscle
This one girl on YouTube said she had to go to the hospital and when she started eating meat again, she felt better
I'm making sure I meet my 2,000 calorie and taking B12, but I'm still scared
Being vegan and compete on fitness competitions is simply VERY HARD...
But being Vegan and gain muscle and stay fit AF with the 6 pack shinning IS NOT!
I dont know what is your case... but My trainer is a strick vegan too... and he is FINE AS F**K!!
He is the one helping me get in shape now that I lost my weight and... TBH the hard part with fitness and veganism is the lack of research in the area... people simply give up as its not the usual 'easy way'
Getting rid of dairy was easy as hell because I rarely ever drink Milk, or eat Cheese or Yogurt, or Eggs
The chicken was the hardest part, NOT because it taste good, but because I need protein to gain muscle
I feel pretty good BUT I'm going to be honest......I'm a little scared on what might happened to me in the near future
I would hear horror stories from YouTubers on how they went Vegan and they felt sick or lost muscle mass on the 3rd month
The Hodge Twins quit being Vegan and started eating meat again because they said they lost muscle
This one girl on YouTube said she had to go to the hospital and when she started eating meat again, she felt better
I'm making sure I meet my 2,000 calorie and taking B12, but I'm still scared
Sorry I've only added people who have posted in the thread so far, I'll add you both .
That's great! Well done.
Yeah I do understand that there are a lot of things to take into consideration like making sure you get enough vitamins, protein and keeping your muscle mass. But I think with a balanced diet and the right frame of mind it's totally possible. Yes there are stories of people saying they didn't feel that a vegan diet worked for them but I think as long as you are careful with it it can be a great boost to your health.
There are loads of vegans who say that they feel better than ever since becoming vegan and there are vegan bodybuilders and athletes, they require a lot of muscle and strength and they have done it on a vegan diet.
Good luck with the future though, I'm sure it'll work out don't worry .
I don´t believe veganism or something since the day someone close to me died because of eating vegetables or something that made him react to a certain type of allergy.
If you haven't become a fully-fledged vegan within a week I will personally come and find you and shove celeries down your throat, I will not accept the cruelty and exploitation that my fellow animals fwends have to endure
I don´t believe veganism or something since the day someone close to me died because of eating vegetables or something that made him react to a certain type of allergy.
Dddd I mean I know you're trolling but even if your friend did die () from an allergic reaction that's not because of veganism
Why do think there is articles like "Why I quit being Vegan" or "Top 10 reasons why being Vegan is bad"
Because people aren't doing veganism RIGHT. Veganism in its essence is so much more than food; it's a commitment to stop exploiting and hurting animals and dispelling any wired pre-conceived ideas about specism. How can anyone think animal cruelty is good? Food is unfortunately a part of animal cruelty but thankfully it's something you can control. People also have bad reactions under a plant-based diet because they don't eat ENOUGH; they assume it's all about eating rabbit food so they'll strictly eat salads for a week then assume that it's ~bad~.
I've been thinking of going vegan alot lately. The vitamin and natural and all those other issues never bothered me but more so the ethical issue. What would a good structured vegan diet consist of?
I've been thinking of going vegan alot lately. The vitamin and natural and all those other issues never bothered me but more so the ethical issue. What would a good structured vegan diet consist of?
The most "common" vegan diet is a high carb, low fat diet. So you're essentially allowed to eat any carbohydrates but you'll have to minimise your fat intake (so reducing the oil in your salad for example and adding potatoes or pasta). Eating a lot of starchy carbs also means you'll be full for longer AND you will literally have no sugar cravings. Glucose is the brain's main fuel!
But technically you can eat whatever you want if you're not doing it for health reasons. There are some vegans who eat vegan junk food everyday!
I've been thinking of going vegan alot lately. The vitamin and natural and all those other issues never bothered me but more so the ethical issue. What would a good structured vegan diet consist of?
Vegatable of all form and colors everyday and without measure.
Lower the fat (oil and nuts) of course are essential but finding a balance is KEY.
And for me the most important thing is TAKING CARE OF THE SOY.
I mean.. Soy is KEY to any vegan diet... but to base your diet on a lone food is SO WRONG... And a lot of vegans do that... Soy milk, soy burgers, soy germinates, tofu all the time... and so on....
Quinoa is so much better, healthier and richer... and so is chia.
Also... a legumes, rice and pasta are savers and if they are balanced they are very healthy and rich
Did you find it difficult at first or was it easier than you thought?
I know .
Yay, how long have you been vegetarian? .
xox
Since the New Year. Not eating meat again cause it just seems nasty, but still don't have enough time to plan my menu properly/there aren't enough places to eat by my workplace/uni etc
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Originally posted by Suede
I don't want to be mean but vegetarians have no business being here, create your own chicken period and cow mucus thread, veganism is so much more than just not eating meat
I tend to make a table and usually plan what Im gonna eat thorough the week and try to balance fat and carbs and healthy diet specially not to have vitamin deficit.
Also I am a 'lucky' vegan as my B12 levels have not only not decreased... but I have them higher than before!! lol
I love my 'not-chicken'... I make it myself at home with bean curd sheetand it simply tastes like chicken... I usually make it for my 'non-vegan' friends when I invite them over... and they simply love it too
Why do think there is articles like "Why I quit being Vegan" or "Top 10 reasons why being Vegan is bad"
I know in some cases they've been posted by people who are literally selling their own products - like one girl did a whole media tour about how "veganism killed her" because she used to juice fast for 2 weeks at a time or something (I wouldn't call that veganism) and, low and behold, she was promoting a book called "Breaking Vegan".
Anyway, so glad this thread has been made! I pledge to be very active in here. Veganism is having a huuuuge moment right now both worldwide and here on ATRL, and I know that a change is gonna come. Let's keep this active!
Topic of The Day: Thoughts on meat taxes proposed by the UK + Denmark recently (and others)?
It's a step in the right direction but I actually feel it could be too controversial and forward thinking for the moment - for now, I think it's best if we can begin to lift subsidies for animal product producers (because there's a craaaaaazy amount).
I found this the other day, guys, and plan to stick it up by my desk as my new bible - I think this is great! This is how we do it.