My Vegan Life

This week I discovered Plantains were not Bananas and that Plantains could be frozen and used in my smoothies. I saw a bag of frozen Plantains at the Atlantic Market on Eastway Drive for $4.89 and I almost purchased them. But I said to myself, "self why pay $5.00 for a bag when you can buy 3 for $1.99 and freeze them yourself ." So that's what I did..... good idea! There are sweet just like bananas, get black just like bananas. They are thicker than bananas and can be cooked many ways, including fried and boiled. My Jamaican friends have given me some tips on how to prepare Plantains. Take the good take the bad. Nutritional Info for Plantains - 232 calories, 62g carbs :( 23g sugar :(, 2g protein. This delicious fruit should only be eaten in the AM so you can burn off ALLLLLL that sugar....

I went out to eat last night with some of my dear friends and they asked me what was I going to eat at K&W Cafeteria, since I'm Vegan now, well I got a bowl of navy beans, brown rice, green beans, and a bowl of fruit. After that we went to McDonald's to get coffee and I ate 2 apple pies... okay, okay, okay, I feel off but who doesn't from time to time. Then headed to Starbucks to talk about what matters to us.   FAMILY. The thing is this...I cannot tell you the last time I had an apple pie from McDonald's. It was good though.... LOL.

Now to answer the question I've been asked many times since going Vegan How Do I Get My Protein...

The answer is simple, FOOD... LOL. Nah, seriously the answer is simple. The internet has everything to help you understand what you need to do and how to do it to get the recommended daily intake of protein. Here is a link I found on line that has helped me tremendously. It has everything on here you need to know to help you make the right protein food choices as a Vegan.  http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.php.
I'm using this to make sure I get the right amount of protein for my body.

Now, I have fallen in love with Tofu, which makes it one of my main sources of protein. I try to get at least one serving of Tofu in everyday. I drink Almond Soy Milk with my Kale, Frozen Plantains or Strawberries and Shakeology smoothie, I also put some Fax Seed Oil in my smoothie. I eat trail mix throughout the day which consist of Almonds, Cashews, Pecans and I throw some dried Raisins and Pomegranate in the mix to give me some fiber. You know it helps to keep things regular... very important...

I like beans, however, I have not tried any of the bean recipes, but it's coming. I think I'll make a black bean and sweet potato wrap with corn and of course Tofu... :). I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks Oneika for the recipe.

What I know for sure: Since changing to a Vegan lifestyle, I have broaden my food repertoire the way I have the songs I sing and I sing many songs. Never say you don't like a particular food until you've taste it at least once. I know for sure I don't like beats... yuck..... You'll be surprised at the hidden flavors that come from the ground.  :).


Ms. Lisa