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Vegan.
I am a vegan. I have been one my WHOLE life. I dont eat meat, fish, peanut butter, a rare amount grains... just purely fruits and vegetables for the most part. I have a reaction when i have too much protein, so I take this "anti-protein shake" to give me the vitamins that i need. I am getting bored with what im eating... and i NEVER get full, so i eat excessively. Is there anything that you have had or can recommend that is not made of meat or dairy, but that is a good tasting dish? Im just getting bored and have resorted to junk foods- which is a BIG no-no. I want to eat GOOD foods, but I also dont want to feel hungry all the time like just eating fruits and vegetables does for me.
Any help would be great.
Age 18
Madison
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while being a vegan is a lifestyle choice you are free to make, your diet sounds actually just as unhealthy as eating junk food. I would consult a medical professional. You should add in legumes (lentils, beans, chickpeas) and brown rice to your diet, its actually a miracle combination. You get healthy carbs, and a reasonable amount of protein that will not overload your system. Also, i know your vegan, but if it is for dietary reasons only you should really consider bringing some organic chicken or fish into your diet (no need to add dairy) because it is quite a bit healthier than what you are doing. It sounds like you are seriously under nourished by the description of what you allow yourself to eat. At your age its really really important to get nutrients such as calcium and protein to form healthy bone foundations. Do you really want weak bones at 70?
anyways hope this is some help
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As a young adult, you need proper nutrition. Has your diet been okayed by a doctor? If not, then you need to see a doctor ASAP. If you're not consuming protein, you can't build muscles or other tissue. A doctor can help you work around your protein sensitivities.
Some great ideas; have you tried marinated portobello mushrooms? They've got a great texture... makes it far more satisfying than regular vegetables.
I also love zucchini... especially sauteed in a little olive oil with garlic.
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Wow,
I know EXACTLY what you are going through lol, I was vegan for 2 years.
One thing you might want to concider is taking a multi-vitiman after all if you only eat fruits and vegetables your body isn't getting everything it needs. If you do not drink regular milk try drinking soy milk, It's thicker than normal milk but it will give your body the calcium it needs. You could also try tofu, seitan, soy cheese. (seitan is almost like a meat substitute) You can also try making a pizza! You can buy gluten free bread, Soy cheese, and tomato sauce with vegetables. Believe it or not...I had this boyfriend who was sugar free, gluten free, meat free, dairy free it was hard as hell but I did it. lol
Good Luck ;)
-BahaiMa22
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Well I am no vegan, but I definetly want to help you! So I found some websites with vegan recipes and food that you might want to try. I think I am going to make some of the recipes too, they actually look appatizing! :-)
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good luck!
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