Going vegan for lent, what nutrients or things should I eat to make up for going without meat and dairy?

Question

It would be great if there were anyone that is experienced and educated on the subject, but any help is wonderful. Thank you!

Answer 1

Fruits and veges are great ,supplement with an assortment of mixed nuts for top notch nutrition.
Mix your salads with bits of tofu,sprinkle wheat germ on top. Add your favorite nuts to the salad for an extra kick.
Don't forget your potatoes,versatile and great for you,lots of potassium, did you know the human body can survive on potatoes alone! Be creative with them add broccoli to top them.

Answer 2

I don't know if multi-vitamin capsules contain any animal products, but I would suggest taking one in the morning to start the day whether it's lent or not. So, take one to start the day with a meal and for the rest of the day you can eat a combination of the hundereds of different vegan meals there are to offer. Here are some examples of vegan foods:

-Any soy product: Soy protein powder, soy milk, soy burger, etc. . .
-Tofu products
-Any fruit: peach, apple, orange, you get the picture.
-Vegetables, of course: Carrots, cabbage, beets, use your imagination
-Any of the nut products: Peanut butter, almond milk, and so forth

Anything that doesn't come from an animal is a vegan food. So, use your imagination, mix things up, and you'll have all the nutrients you need for healthy, everyday life. And trust me, you can get all the nutrients, carbs and protein you need from a vegan diet.

Answer 3

VEGAN: One who strives to consume no products that directly contribute to animal suffering (i.e. meat, dairy, eggs, fur, wool, leather, animal tested products, etc.)

As everyone is saying eat fruits and veggies. Soy products are really good aswell. Tofu. Make sure you get vitamin B-12. ITS REALLY IMPORTANT for vegan. You can not get vitamin B-12 from veggies and fruits. It comes from meat. But there are vitamin fortified soy milk and such.

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Answer 4

I am not going vegan for lent, but i am going vegetarian. Tofu is a must, it will give you the iron you miss when not eating meat, also lots of fruits and veggies such as broccoli, asparagus, oranges, etc. Also, veggie burgers are pretty yummy, they are quick and easy. And, eating corn and beans, and also nuts has a good amount of iron. Just make sure you eat a variety of foods. That is the most important thing to do to ensure that you won't become malnurished.

Answer 5

People, people, people. Cheese, milk, honey and eggs are NOT vegan. Stop confusing this poor girl!

Congratulations on your choice to go Vegan for Lent!!!

The important thing is to try to make it fun. Branch out. Try some veggies you wouldn't normally eat. Make them in different ways. Steamed. Stir fried. Roasted.

Include healthy nuts. Not your standard can of Plantars roasted/salted. But good stuff. Trader Joes has good nuts.

Get some tofu and some seitan. Find some good recipes for those.

Answer 6

When you don't eat meat, you need to find another source of protein. The best ways to get it are by eating low calorie high energy foods, like nuts. Also, try to stay away from high fat and cholesterol foods, such as fries and onion rings.

Answer 7

Here's 2 pdf files containing a list of vitamins, minerals and EFAs and where you can get on a veg diet.
http://www.vegetarian-society.org/downloads/VitaminMin_a.jpg
http://www.vegetarian-society.org/downloads/VitaminMin_b.jpg

Answer 8

Try tubesteak , it's low in calories and high in protein. Just be careful how much you take .

Answer 9

Beans and lentils and tofu for protein

Answer 10

Whole grains (whole wheat pasta, quinoa, brown rice, whole grain breads), variety and veggies and fruit, beans, nuts.