Favorites From A Vegan Menu
A few weeks ago I mentioned searching for optimal nutrition and remembering what makes me feel and perform the best. I think, I realized what happened and that a vegan menu actually does work for me. Basically, it was my efforts to get mega amounts of protein (probably more than I need) that left me feeling less than great and questioning whether a vegan diet was right for me. A little dairy and eggs here and there. Maybe more soy than I should have been eating. A little of this and a little of that added up to make a big difference! Throw in the occasional holiday treats too!What did I do? First and foremost, out of the ordinary holiday treats stopped! I stopped over focusing on the protein, stopped eating dairy and eggs and went back to a total vegan diet with about 80% being raw.
I’m not exaggerating when I say going back to vegan made all the difference in the world in how I felt and I’m not questioning how I eat.
Current favorites…
Edamame Hummus (recipe can be found at Oh She Glows) with Baby Carrots and Grape Tomatoes (I eat this almost daily)
Apples with Cinnamon and Almond Butter
Big Fat Greek Veggie Burger (recipe at Peas and Thank You) with Seasoned Cole Slaw
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Smoothies (continuing the 30-Day Green Smoothie Challenge at Simple Green Smoothies)
Coming soon: The best smoothie tip ever!
Note: I’m going as paperless as possible this year. In doing that I’m trying to figure out how the most efficient way to get my weekly menu from my iPad to my blog. So, for now my menu sharing will look like this:
Breakfasts:
Green Smoothies
Overnight Oats
Snacks:
Green Giant Juice
Apples and Almond Butter
Edamame Hummus and Veggies
KIND bars
Lunches and Dinners:
Garden Enchilada Bake with Homemade Salsa
BIG Salad with Add-On Varieties
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Black Bean Ezekiel Wrap and Green Salad
Chili with Fire-Roasted Corn
Burritos with Mexican Style Seasoned Cabbage
Apples and Walnuts on Baby Greens with Poppy Seed Dressing
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Sometimes I think start to over think what I’m eating. While I’m not totally vegetarian or vegan, I do get hung up on the protein thing sometimes. It’s all you hear about in print, news, etc. so it’s hard to ignore. Great job in finding what works for you. You know yourself better than anyone. BTW – roasted veg soup – YUM!
Hi Angela! I think that’s part of my problem…too much info! That and maybe I think the “experts” know me better than I know me. Hmmm…never thought of that.
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
I’ve been doing smoothies for breakfast, I’ll have to check out those recipes. Mine get boring!
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I know! I was in a smoothie rut until I joined the challenge.
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
Everything looks so good! Especially the veggie burger. Yum! I still need to review foods for this week and put a plan together. I’ve been reading up on going vegan again and I got a special vehan surprise in the mail yesterday.
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Hi Carli! So you’re reconsidering vegan? I’ve never heard of the Conscious Box. Off to check it out
Is your menu plan ready
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
Tasty and healthy looking menu! I’ve really got into eating a lot of hummus lately. Last week I found a chile pepper hummus in a local grocery store…YUM!
Thanks Sarah. Chile pepper hummus sounds awesome! What brand is it?
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
Apples with cinnamon and almond butter is a staple for me too!
Almond butter goes with almost anything! Have you tried it on bananas? Yum!
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
You’re missing Butternut Squash in your menu plan for this week! It’s a must
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Next week and I have just the right recipe in mind.
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
That edamame hummus sounds and looks amazing! You always remind me that I need to get back on the menu planning horse. Maybe today?
So did you menu plan
The hummus is awesome and the protein is a bonus! I made more today and tried it with Marys Gone Crackers. Seriously yummy
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Yep! Just linked up!
Cecilia recently posted..Menu Planning
I am addicted to cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, and fresh green beans. They go to lunch with me every day. Oh and apples and clementines.
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My daughter and I are cherry tomato addicts too!
My comments on your blog keep getting spammed so I wanted to let you know I’m trying your baked apple recipe. Thanks for sharing it
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
Do you have a recipe for that edamame hummus? It both sounds and looks delicious!
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Hi Clarinda! By popular request I added the link in the post. I was in a hurry this morning and forgot the links.
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
oh man jill!! all of these recipe ideas are so great!! im dying to try that edamame hummus recipe! yumm!!!
Jenna it’s awesome and the protein is a bonus! I tried it with Marys Gone Crackers tonight. Serious yummyness
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
It looks like you have a great week of food! Looking forward to the smoothie tip since I drink them 4 times a week.
Thanks Andrea! The post will probably be on Wed.
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
Isn’t it amazing how much of a difference it makes when you clean up the extra treats? I noticed this holiday how much they pulled down my energy… never made that connection as clearly before. I’m glad you’re back to feeling good!
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Thanks Laura! The low energy was one of the biggest differences I noticed even with very few treats.
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Thanks for the smoothie info, Jill! I have my girls drinking green smoothies too and we are stuck on the same few recipes. So excited to try some new ideas!
I tend to make the same few smoothie recipes too. The challenge has been great for trying new recipes.
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
I am constantly re-evaluating based on the bod & with age even more. I have found things I have been able to stick with for years & then some had to go… so important to listen to the bod!
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Agreed! I’m sure I will re-evaluate again. And again. Nutrition is relevant to so many factors and when they change it would stand to reason that nutrition needs might change too.
Thanks Jody!
jillconyers recently posted..What’s For Dinner Menu Planning
itchy subject, but I never could figure how to keep my yeast/hormones in check on a vegan diet. We are approximately the same age and I wonder if you have had any issues with the same?
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Fortunately no. Of all the cons of a vegan diet I never read anything about this happening. Interesting.
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I’m glad the vegan approach is working out for you again. I am vegan most of the time, but I have the odd egg now and then. I have been a vegetarian for so long that I don’t really analyze my diet much anymore for protein, etc. I don’t know, maybe I should. Sometimes I just want to enjoy my food though!
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