Vegan Newbie First Four Weeks
Becoming vegan is becoming easier. I learned that I actually like trying new recipes. It doesn't feel so daunting as it did at first.
I learned that I can make a soup creamy by pureeing in some raw cashews that have been soaked in warm or hot water. If the water is warm, then an hour would be ideal. If the water is hot, then 20-30 minutes should do.
I learned that I can sautee veggies with a little water or veggie broth; no oil is needed or it can be very much reduced.
Some of the popular whole food plant based doctors have a difference of opinion on whether one should eat nuts or not. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn recommends no nuts. Dr. Michael Greger says a handfull of nuts in a day is fine.
I do like nuts, and don't eat them every day, but I do like that they are also another source of protein.
Vitamin B12 is recommended to incorporate into a vegan, whole foods plant based diet. Supplements are available. However I found that some products are also supplemented with vitamin B12 already. So Delicious Coconut Milk has 120% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin B12. The Oatsome oat milk that I bought has 40% of the recommended amount of B12 in it. The Red Star Savory Nutritional Yeast that I bought has a whopping 690% of B12 per serving in it!
So do check labels, you might find a product or products that has what you need.
The other general tip is to eat the rainbow. Vegetables come in a variety of colors, so make sure you're eating a variety of colors to get a variety of vitamins, minerals, etc.
And make sure to include green leafy vegetables on a more daily basis.
I do want to share about the health improvements that I noticed so far. I noticed that I have more flexibility in my feet and toes. That was a week ago, and I decided to get out my mini trampoline and start using it again. I am quite impressed.
You can find a couple of more things in my overview in my video below.
Do leave a comment if you like, about where you are in your vegan, healthier eating journey.
Cheryl Paton
Here are some books that you may find helpful. I wanted to include ones that have recipes in them. I have made recipes from both of from Dr. Esselstyn's family and also from Dr. Greger's book.
I learned that I can make a soup creamy by pureeing in some raw cashews that have been soaked in warm or hot water. If the water is warm, then an hour would be ideal. If the water is hot, then 20-30 minutes should do.
I learned that I can sautee veggies with a little water or veggie broth; no oil is needed or it can be very much reduced.
Some of the popular whole food plant based doctors have a difference of opinion on whether one should eat nuts or not. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn recommends no nuts. Dr. Michael Greger says a handfull of nuts in a day is fine.
I do like nuts, and don't eat them every day, but I do like that they are also another source of protein.
Vitamin B12 is recommended to incorporate into a vegan, whole foods plant based diet. Supplements are available. However I found that some products are also supplemented with vitamin B12 already. So Delicious Coconut Milk has 120% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin B12. The Oatsome oat milk that I bought has 40% of the recommended amount of B12 in it. The Red Star Savory Nutritional Yeast that I bought has a whopping 690% of B12 per serving in it!
So do check labels, you might find a product or products that has what you need.
The other general tip is to eat the rainbow. Vegetables come in a variety of colors, so make sure you're eating a variety of colors to get a variety of vitamins, minerals, etc.
And make sure to include green leafy vegetables on a more daily basis.
I do want to share about the health improvements that I noticed so far. I noticed that I have more flexibility in my feet and toes. That was a week ago, and I decided to get out my mini trampoline and start using it again. I am quite impressed.
You can find a couple of more things in my overview in my video below.
Do leave a comment if you like, about where you are in your vegan, healthier eating journey.
Cheryl Paton
Here are some books that you may find helpful. I wanted to include ones that have recipes in them. I have made recipes from both of from Dr. Esselstyn's family and also from Dr. Greger's book.
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