good idea, for a diet? or not?

Question

I figure i eat a good veggie and fruity meal in my meals tons of colors for example

today thankgiving, I'm a vegan so i eat pretty color ful and fresh foods. for breakfast have starch from a real source of a sweet potato, had a 2 cups raw and steamed to 1 cup of cabbage, and one medium red apple. so got my orange red and greenish colors in. do probably the same for lunch and dinner have more variety with a grain in the mixture and plenty of tea and tons of water , plus gum for exercises plus heavy running 20 mins a day and gum to keep me occupied for hours and also have a piece of dark chocolate and whole grain crackers or soy milk with an apple for dessert.

plenty of antioxidents nothing mixed with fatty stuff but all healthy is this a good idea?

Answer 1

sounds like you are getting lots of fruit & veg & antioxidants but you should probably up your protein & include more carbohydrates, low Gi carbs like brown rice , couscous & bulgar wheat which are very low fat and keep your blood sugar levels constant. be careful about running when eating no protein- you will destroy your muscles. You need some fat in your diet for growth & repair of cells so the soy milk is good but maybe try some omega 3 fats like avocados & nuts to make sure your body has everthing it needs. And have foods you enjoy occassionally!

source- Bsc Nutrition. Msc Dietetics, SRD, Nutritionist.

Answer 2

just make sure you are getting enough of the essential vitamins....

Calcium and B12 and omega 3 are VERY important..so be sure you are still eating these or taking supplements for them!


I am also a vegetarian...who is trying to be vegan!

Answer 3

from what you have listed that diet is extremely low in protein, fiber and healthy fats.