I have been veggie since I was 12 and I'm a huge fan of quick easy heat them up meals. Fake meats are usually healthy and easy to prepare. Morningstar is my favorite, in particular their corndogs and buffalo wings. As for burgers Garden Burger makes a variety of tasty options, my favorite being the tomato basil. I am NOT a fan of Boca burgers. If your grocery store has an organic food section, check the freezer. I just discovered Nate's Chicken Style Tacquitos, very spicy and tasty. I also have a favorite fake taco meat, but I can't remember the brand. All of these I have made for my parents and Tom, who, as you know loves meat. He said he enjoyed it all, but you can ask him if you want confirmation. Eating veggie doesn't have to be boring or hard. We can chat this weekend if you're interested.
the only problem with a lot of organic and soy=based foods is that - no matter how cheap soy actually is - you put a specialty label on a food and they charge amazing amounts of money for it.
i'm not a strict veggie, but i eat a lot of vegetarian "stuff." i advise beans: i eat 3-bean salad every day. i'm also starting to like baked beans. and one of these days i'm going to dedicate a couple meals to learning to love mexican bean foods.
i also eat a ton of leafy salad, and if you're not going to go completely vegan, a hard-boiled egg or two can really make it a meal. also chopped nuts.
the hardest thing is to make sure you're getting complete protein. and there are a lot of cookbooks out there with easy menus to help you get the idea of what food combos will provide those amino acids. i eat enough meat and whey (milk), and soy, that i'm not worried about my protein intake.
Well - For myself (outside of ashram-ish living) I would have...
Breakfast - fruit, grain porridge or toast, maybe miso soup Snack 1 - Carrots, Cucumber or some such small thing Lunch - Brown Rice, Black Beans with salsa, greens Snack 2 - Fruit usually. Dinner - Salad often with cheese, Whole grain with inherent protein (Quinoa is great)
Bascially - I think about it this way. Your body wants to be balanced - your choices are just supporting your bodies normal function. It will ask for what it needs - you just need to listen. Number are unconsequencial in my experience.
Whole grain is easy to cook in big batchs and a great source of alternative protein as are beans which you can get from a can. Soybeans (Edamame) can be boiled for a quick meal.
Feel free to email me with questions or thoughts...
Veggie Broth is easy to make at home, or even buy. It's usually cheaper because it doesn't take the same amount time and expense to make like meat broths do. There are even low sodium versions. For a make at home
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We've barely started harvesting and we've already reverted to veggie meals several times a week.
It just tastes to fresh and is so much lighter than anything else we could cook - with or without meat.
Hopefully there are some farmer's markets nearby where oyu can get some deals on produce.
I'm sorry I don't have more useful info for your every day prep of veggie foods.
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the only problem with a lot of organic and soy=based foods is that - no matter how cheap soy actually is - you put a specialty label on a food and they charge amazing amounts of money for it.
i'm not a strict veggie, but i eat a lot of vegetarian "stuff." i advise beans: i eat 3-bean salad every day. i'm also starting to like baked beans. and one of these days i'm going to dedicate a couple meals to learning to love mexican bean foods.
i also eat a ton of leafy salad, and if you're not going to go completely vegan, a hard-boiled egg or two can really make it a meal. also chopped nuts.
the hardest thing is to make sure you're getting complete protein. and there are a lot of cookbooks out there with easy menus to help you get the idea of what food combos will provide those amino acids. i eat enough meat and whey (milk), and soy, that i'm not worried about my protein intake.
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(It was very helpful a couple of months a go when you posted it, too. I'm just a little behind. ;)
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Breakfast - fruit, grain porridge or toast, maybe miso soup
Snack 1 - Carrots, Cucumber or some such small thing
Lunch - Brown Rice, Black Beans with salsa, greens
Snack 2 - Fruit usually.
Dinner - Salad often with cheese, Whole grain with inherent protein (Quinoa is great)
Bascially - I think about it this way. Your body wants to be balanced - your choices are just supporting your bodies normal function. It will ask for what it needs - you just need to listen. Number are unconsequencial in my experience.
Whole grain is easy to cook in big batchs and a great source of alternative protein as are beans which you can get from a can. Soybeans (Edamame) can be boiled for a quick meal.
Feel free to email me with questions or thoughts...
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A couple of (much belated) questions:
When you say "vegetable broth," are you referring to something you concoct at home? If so, how?
As for "tips on how to switch" and "ways to get others to support your choice" -- do you have advice on those things? If so, I'd love to hear it.
Thanks again!
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