What I Eat in a Day – Raw Vegan Diet
If you know me personally, then you know I am all about holistic health, medicine, lifestyle, etc. Health is wealth and it’s extremely important to take care of our homes, our bodies. I’ve been on a plant-based diet for a few months now, have I been super strict on it? no, I’ve had my dairy/meat cheats here and there. But, my main purpose of switching over to this lifestyle was to see how my body reacted, how it performed, and most importantly, how I felt. To learn more about the vegan/plant-based diet, click here.
Recently, I’ve been implementing the raw vegan diet, erasing carb intakes from starches such as bread, pasta, and rice and increasing my fruits, vegetables, oats, and nuts intake. I initially thought my body would shut down or feel weaker because I was eliminating the main souce of food from my diet, but I’ve been performing harder in the gym, realized that the soreness I usually get with working out or being on my feet all day has minimized, and I feel more energized and less fatigue. The hardest thing is figuring out how to keep your diet fun and not get bored of eating the same exact foods everyday. Here’s a short summary of the foods I eat in a day – raw vegan edition.
Disclaimer: articles like this can be triggering for individuals who may suffer from an eating disorder or body dysmorphia. This is NOT an exact depiction of all the foods I eat everyday, but just some examples of snacks and recipes you can make while being on a raw vegan diet.
The biggest part of this diet is of course the fruits and vegetables. The amount of things you can make with fruit is basically endless. I typically have a banana in the morning, about 20 minutes before my workout, because they are high in healthy carbs and potassium which enhance exercise performance and muscle growth. You can also enjoy a fruit bowl with all your favorite fruits chopped up such as strawberries, blueberries, apples, kiwi and so on. Top this fruit bowl with some nuts, chia seeds, and granola and it’s the perfect light breakfast or snack to have during the day.
If you’re looking to have more of a liquid raw vegan diet or you want to incorporate some juices/smoothies into your daily routine, then load up on all your fruits and greens. One of my favorite items I’ve ever bought was my Breville juicer. It’s affordable, easy to clean, and takes little to no time for the finished product. Key nutritious foods you can juice are celery, apples, cucumber, ginger, papaya, carrots, lemons, limes, pineapple, kale, spinach, and berries. For my go to green juice recipe, click here.
If you’re not a fan of vegetables then it’s time to start expanding your horizons. Vegetables that can be eaten raw as a snack or in a salad are peppers, broccoli, or hummus (smashed chickpeas). You can replace your brown rice or starches with cauliflower rice, which is a major source of fiber. My favorite meal I’ve been making for dinner is a “chipotle” bowl at home with sautéed vegetables, salad, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cauliflower rice.
Granola can be added to your fruit bowls, or you can even make an acai bowl, or just be eaten as a quick snack. It’s important to note that not all granola is plant-based. Honey is a common ingredient in packaged granola and granola bars, but is not considered to be vegan.
And lastly, are nuts! There are so many kinds of nuts and you’re not limited to any specific one! Almonds, pistachios, cashews, walnuts can all be eaten in this raw vegan diet. Mix it with your fruit, add it to your salads, or again eat it is a quick snack.
Do I plan on implementing this diet in my life forever? No, but I do plan on increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables I’m intaking and lowering my starch carbs. This can look like 80% of my daily food intake is from fresh greens or fruits and the other 20% can be from starch carbs. Of course, it’s just as important to be drinking plenty of water throughout the day and you can still enjoy your cup of coffee or tea every morning.
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