The Smoothie Vegetarians

Regardless of if you go vegan for the sake of dining animal-free or if you go vegan as a purely dietary preference, here are eight vegan tips to keep in mind to stay properly energized and adequately nourished… 1. Discover New Proteins You can get protein sources from foods other than meat. That’s why a healthy vegan diet consists of non-animal proteins such as soy and tofu, beans, lentils, and quinoa. Nutritionists recommend a daily protein intake of roughly 0.8 grams of protein per each kilogram of body mass—which equals about 50-grams of protein for a 130-pound female daily. 2. Start Small Baby steps are a good place to start when making large changes to your diet. Nutritionists suggest starting small by gradually replacing meat in meals with protein-rich, plant-based foods so you can access any changes that take place—for instance, lagging energy levels or unbalanced mood swings. 3. Boost B12 Vegans are most prone to vitamin B12 deficiency due to the fact th...

OK, OK, so bean's are not a fruit; it's technically a seed...but boy, oh boy, are they magical! Seriously! I'm not kidding! Here let me prove it to you. Today we will be focusing on beans, and particularly how they stack up against beef. Take notes, so the next time you are asked, "but how do you get your protein," you will have a whole arsenal in your back pocket.  Let's start with all the amazing things beans in general have, and can do. Beans are complex carbohydrates, like sweet potatoes, which means they will make you feel full for longer - a bonus if you are trying to lose weight. This is credited to them being high in fiber, which will not only prevent constipation, but reduce your risk of colon cancer and digestive health disorders. Many American's do not get enough fiber, yet 1 cup of beans gives you half of your daily recommended dose; which is 21 - 25 grams in case you were wondering. Because it is a complex carbohydrate with h...

If you are vegan or vegetarian, I am sure you often hear the phrase “Where do you get your protein?!”. Well, it is super easy to get all the protein you need from clean, plant-based foods. Quinoa, beans, legumes, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and soy all have substantial amounts of protein to sustain your healthy body! However, I like to add in some protein powder to my diet for times when I leave the gym and don’t have enough to time to fit in a full meal before class, or just for the delicious taste in smoothies, banana nice cream, or with some plant-based milk. I have tried quite a variety of protein powders and I am here to share my top four with you! 4) AlmondPro Protein Powder I first found this brand when I went to the Fort Lauderdale, FL VegFest and they were giving out free samples and I fell IN LOVE! I got to try all three flavors (multiple times because I kept coming back to their booth, haha!) and they all three tied in terms of taste. I ended up buying the vanilla one...

  With so many conflicting views in the media about whether a vegan diet is healthy or not, I thought some of you may be interested to see how my blood test results looked after becoming vegan. Of course, please keep in mind that there are MANY kinds of ways to eat as a vegan so not everyone’s levels of nutrients will look the same. However, including a variety of whole, plant foods in your day-to-day meals will help you reach optimal levels of almost every nutrient your body needs. The exceptions, however, are B12 and vitamin D. I take a vegan B12 supplement to ensure I have enough. For vitamin D, I get plenty of sunshine and use almond milk fortified with vitamin D. If you are eating a vegan diet and are not feeling your best, you should get your levels tested to see if there is a nutrient you should eat more of. There is no reason to be eating animal products when we can be at our optimal health eating plants! ☺     I highlighted some of the...

Just For Laughs : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n20uGGNoVdo Vegans, moreso raw vegans are constantly asked: 'Where do you get your protein from?‘  Now, whereas protein deficiency, contrary to popular beliefs, has never been a real health issue, it is important to have protein, as it is other nutrients in one's diet. We must also bear in mind, like fats, a little goes a far way. Protein Deficiency? Protein deficiency only occurs in starvation mode, as all carbohydrates from natural, pure sources (Raw fruits and vegetables) are sources of protein. If one gets in enough calories from these foods, daily, deficiency is impossible. Amino Acids vs. Protein Additionally, raw fruits and vegetables provide the body with simple protein building blocks known as Amino Acids . The body is capable of assimilating amino acids versus complex proteins, which first have to be broken down to amino acids, and then made available for the body to absorb an...