Vegan Level: Beginner
Vegan cornbread, mixed vegetables and rice I am so proud of myself. I have been trying to go vegan off and on for a little over a year now and this week, I only ate vegan meals. (I had some gluten free chips with a hint of milk in them for flavor, I am sure, but for the purpose of this post, we aren’t counting it ;-)) Preparation, along with meal planning, is key to any diet change. I don’t really plan out a week’s worth of meals, but the night before, I prepare my breakfast, lunch, and my snacks. This saves me time in the morning and provides me with enough nourishment throughout the day so I am not tempted to grab something quick and meaty. I have been drinking a chocolate vegan protein shake with coconut milk, mangoes, and peanut butter every day. I also had a snack of chia seed pudding almost every day this week. Meal Prep: Boss Level I wish I could say my kids were as enthusiastic about the diet change as I am, but truthfully, I think they have been eating
