@@ChewonVegan Just trying to help, my husband almost died on that diet. They told him that being vegan or eating processed foods is killing people, keeps them rolling in money. Processed foods have no food value, not even so called plant based. We went over to Dr fuhrman way, and now my husband is off blood pressure and getting better. I did feed him 2 quart glasses of homemade juice, veggies.
I never cook/prep. Frozen veggies, beans, rice, potatoes, corn, peas, lentils already cooked (some have up to 2-3 grams fat per serving, one raw vegetable per meal also, fruit, and for dinner oats + blueberries/blackberries. Nutritional yeast, omega 3, tofu, vitamin D for micro ratios. No fat sauces (teryaki, sweet chilli, barbecue, salsa, muhamara, etc). Very simple and cheap. Sometimes I make a dessert: plant milk + rice + cinnamon + optional fruit, baked pears, baked apples, apple pie (no oil/sugar added), aired popcorn, whatever. My meals ready in 5-6 minutes. For those who really don’t have time to cook/prep, or feel overwhelmed.
I like to add red lentils into any recipe with red sauce. It thickens it, no one really knows it’s there unless they look closely, and to me I cannot really even taste it, depending on how much you add. But I add it to tomatoe based soups, marinara sauce, anything red. And really, since they change color once cooked there are other foods you can add it too as well. Really helps me to bump my protein. I am a bariatric patient. Sadly many years ago in the 1990’s I made the decision for roux en y with gastroplasty. So. I eat five small plant based meals a day instead of two or three to get enough protein in. And the bariatric surgeon told me to aim for only 60 grams a day. But, I have learned whenever I let my protein go down to 50 or 60 grams a day I gain weight. For instance, I recently over a period of about four months was not feeling well. I think my calories eaten actually went down, and as a long distance hiker, my activity level plummeted. Over four months I gained forty pounds. So. Now I am finding myself back eating to lose weight ( while hiking so much I was actually struggling to eat enough to keep my weight up. And as a 66 year old woman who yo yo dieted so much of my life, I think I destroyed my metabolism. I have to eat high protein and keep active and moving to keep my weight under control. Heck, even riding my motorcycle seems to use a fair amount of calories. So now that I am feeling well again, I find myself at the gym , starting to hike again and riding my motorcycle. ( it’s a three wheeler…..lol….😅). Next spring I will be doing a 500 mile hike in Spain and shortly after that , about a week another two hundred miles in Scotland. So am at the very beginning stages of training after two recent surgeries. But Dr has released me, so here I go!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It seems like you are on the right track. And I agree with about red lentils I add them to lots of dishes too.
We eat very similar, and we have the same goals. I'm 65, and I now work out 4 hours per week. I want to be strong and capable as I get older, also. Your "food prep" looked amazing!
I’m a newbie but I think it would be tastier if the onions were fried first. And the spinach added at the end after the veggies have roasted. You look great
You are so welcome! Here is the recipe for my dressing 3 T balsamic vinegar ( I like to use flavored vinegars) 2 T Dijon mustard and 1 Tablespoon maple syrup. Add it all to a jar and give it a good shake.
Thank you so much for this video. I am new to the whole food plant-based and I love having prepped food in the freezer to grab. I will make the tofu scramble, potatoes, taco meatAnd salad combo this weekend.
I am allergic to tofu, nuts.......so I depend on beans for my protein, but I get tired of them at times. I am 63 and need to lose 40 pounds. I have been adding some meats to my diet for protein and still losing.
Thank you so much! As far as servings size, this is probably 4- 6 servings. I didn't figure the macros for this one. But you can input the ingredients into Cronometer or my fitness pal and you can get the macros that way. These are both free app.
You got me subscribed in the first few minutes, I need this. I eat vegan, not always healthy, and I just got the lose it app, I need to count the calories to get myself grounded and very busy during the week and will just eat junk if I don't plan.
I didnt know a flatter onion is sweeter….interesting. Why did u decide to add the mushroom, onion, zucchini after adding the spices in first dish? You were gonna add mushroom and then decided to put the spices first.
I wanted to make sure the tofu was fully seasoned. Once you put all the veggies in you may miss some of the surface area of the tofu. That was my rational anyway.
Food Prep! Great video, love everything you made. The oven tofu scramble is brilliant, so much easier and better it’s delicious. Been thinking about little taco lately, want to make some refried beans and the tvp mix would be perfect for them. Thank you once again!
Thanks so much for this video! This is really helpful for me! And, I liked how you just cut the salad in the container and then added the veggies! Great idea!!😊
I have been WFPB for nearly 4 years and from the start I have done this same type of prep. Works beautifully. Be mindful of buying just enough groceries to get used up within a few days.
❤ Love your channel, everything looks amazing and thank you for sharing this, but I noticed possibly using airfryer oven you never said oven temperature? Only say time and also not in the description detail, I be greatful if could tell what temperature you use for potatoes and Tofu. Thank you.
Thank you! I’ve been struggling trying to figure out how to get started with plant based eating. Prepping food in advance does seem like a good plan in order to stay on track. I hope you have more videos like this.
For arthritis people like me you can cube the tofu into dice that fit on your fork, if that's easier for you.I can't crumble or wring but knife is ok for me.
hi I am confused you have baked a lot of tofu... and then a huge amount of the TVP which you say is veg protein (soy)??? I have never used it... is it a safe product to use (Australia)
TVP is textured vegetable protein and is just soy and yes it is safe to eat. I eat tofu, tempeh and TVP all soy and all great sources of plant protein. You should have it in Australia if not you can get it on line.
Do you use a pressure cooker? If you do, would you cook quinoa & rice at the same time or separately. I find the instant pot to be so time-saving...i have two of them!
@@ChewonVegan Thank you I'm a new subscriber and I didn't know you already made a video I'll go check those out. I made all of your recipes today other than the smoothie And it's going to be my new weekly meals I think the few add-ins
Just because it's processed doesn't mean it's not plant based. It may not be whole food plant based but it is still plant based. There is room for all of it on my channel. Tofu, soy curls, TVP are all good option on a plant based diet. If that isn't your cup of tea so be it.
