These are SOME of the things I try to include in my diet daily. This is a work in progress, as I am still learning, so this page will probably be updated here and there.
I haven’t listed everything I eat in a day because it changes since I am a college student living at a dorm. Luckily, my dorm has fantastic vegan options in their dining court, but their menu of vegetables, fruits, grains and beans change daily. Below are things that definitely stay constant in my diet.
I try to include one to two servings daily of things that include:
- good sources of protein since I want to build muscle
- moderate to high fat content for energy so that I can exercise daily and NOT lose weight like I did when I first started veganism.
Almonds - I eat about 1-2 ounces daily. Unsalted!
- Good source of protein (6 grams per ounce)
- High fat content (15grams per ounce)
Amaranth – This is a grain and is great prepared in the morning as a hot breakfast cereal.
- High in Protein (28 grams per cup, same amount in a chicken leg)
- Fat (12 g/cup, this is good, since i am trying to NOT lose weight)
- Glutton-Free
Beans (usually I have an ounce or two a day)
- Black Beans (protein = 15.24g/cup cooked)
- Lentils (protein = 18g/cup cooked)
Chlorella- algae of awesomeness!
- Supports immune system
- Natural cleanser of toxins
- Website
Oatmeal - The brand I eat is 365 Organic Maple Spice Instant Oatmeal
- Protein (4g/packet)
For those interested in a quick online reference on how easy it is for vegans to get their daily recommendation of protein, a website I have stumbled on is posted here.
