Vegans? Vegetarians?

[*Anya*]

Originally Posted by Gayandgray

My biggest issue with eating vegetarian/vegan is I overeat carbs..... I’m obese to begin with so I don’t need to be pigging out on pasta, rice, etc. I’m trying to get myself psyched up to work a low carb version of a vegetarian plan.

I know this is from last month but wanted to respond again.

I can only speak for me and what works for me but maybe it will work for you, too.

When it comes to carbs: there is no such thing as a little bit.

There is something about carbs that makes me crave them if I eat a little bit.

For me, it literally means no breads (not even low carb ones), no rolls, no wraps, no rice, no potatoes, no sweets (other than maybe a fresh pear or peach with cottage cheese).

It is even hard to find yogurts that are 2 or 4% milkfat but no added sugar. I look for at least low fat with sugar grams 5-7 max. You would think yogurt is healthy but some have 16-17 grams of sugar!

You get the idea.

A week of this and I am rechecking my pantry to make sure that there are no triggers in there for me. (I do love Graham crackers and always find a box that I throw away).

Low carb or keto does usually involves eating the M ( meat ) word for some of us low carbers and I know this is the vegan/vegetarian thread so I won't go there.

I think for any healthy way of eating, you have to identify your goal and perhaps break it down. For me: no processed foods or carb-laden foods. I am still on a lazy keto (40-ish carbs, veggies and occasional fruits) but hard-core low carbers or those just starting out drop to 20. I don't think I could do that.

Regardless, being able to have fats totally satiate me and I am never hungry. Low-fat diets are a disaster for me.

It is just peace for me to not have to think about food or to feel guilty or bad about myself or what I am eating.

If I am hungry (and I am rarely hungry on low carb) I eat.

I hope it is ok I invaded the vegan/ vegetarian thread. I would like to get there at some point but that is a longer-term goal for me.

[tantalizingfemme]

I made this meatloaf for Christmas and it was so good. And rather than put a maple glaze on it, I made gravy. Both came out so good with great flavor.

http://ninasveganrecipes.com/2016/11...kpea-meatloaf/


https://www.thespruce.com/basic-vege...recipe-3377667

I used chickpea flour instead of white. And there were no mushrooms. Yay.

[kittygrrl]

Pear & Hazelnut Salad w/Champagne Vinaigrette salad ..do try it

2Tbsps Champagne Vinegar
1 shallot, minced finely
1tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1Tbsp fresh Italian Parsley, finely chopped
Sea Salt & (freshly) ground black pepper
3 c Frisee(root trimmed and leaves pulled apart) or a wonderful Organic Spring Mix
3 c Baby Arugula (use this if you decide on the Frisee)
2 Pears(Ripe)cored peeled and cut into cubes
1Tbsp Lemon juice
1/2 cup Hazelnuts, toasted roughly chopped

To make Vinaigrette: In a jar, add vinegar, minced shallots and mustard. Cover and shake well. Add Olive oil. Shake well til well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and stir in chopped parley. Set aside.

*Peel*, core, & chop Pears and add 1Tbsp lemon juice. Set aside in small bowl. Cover

To assemble salad: Place the frisee and arugula (or Spring Mix) into serving bowl and toss. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to coat greans, lightly. Add Pears. Toss gently. (Do not saturate the greens with dressing!)

To serve: Divide the dressed salad between 4 chilled serving plates and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts and serve immediately.

note: * * Peeling Pear is optional-I love it natural. I've also tried this salad with a Raspberry Vinaigrette and loved it too.

[ardentfemme]

I wish I were the cow in this video LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI3450QFPn4

How is the whole world not vegetarian after k.d. lang told us all to stop eating meat?!

[kittygrrl]

this is my absolute favorite late night treat-
(Toasted)favorite bread
cashew butter
(Sprinkle)*cinnamon
(Spoonful) Maple Syrup
*sliced banana
*blueberries
*(Mini)choco chips
*hemp Seeds
*black Poppy Seeds

*Optional

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

this is my absolute favorite late night treat-
(Toasted)favorite bread
cashew butter
(Sprinkle)*cinnamon
(Spoonful) Maple Syrup
*sliced banana
*blueberries
*(Mini)choco chips
*hemp Seeds
*black Poppy Seeds

*Optional

Ooooh, that looks yummy! I'll have to try a version of this.

[kittygrrl]

Vegan-friendly Pancakes

love this, make it often (for me) whilst my spouse enjoys his favorite pancakes

Batter:
1/2 c. old fashioned oats
1/2 c. (homemade) almond milk
1 (large) ripe banana
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg, freshly grated)
1/3 tsp. vanilla extract

buzz oatmeal to powder in blender. Add rest of ingredients to blender and blend til combined.
Warm non-stick pan to medium. Lightly brush with vegan butter. Use 2-3 Tbsp. of batter for each pancake and cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form all over pancake. Keep warm

To serve- To warmed plate add pancakes and sprinkle blueberries & raspberries (frozen or fresh). Add chopped walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup and finally.........if you want the ultimate sprinkle with black poppy seeds...................uh huh, next best thing to ...everything that counts