Friday, March 21, 2014

How to Re-Stock for Plant-Strong

So, you want to start eating plant strong . You figure it's going to cost you a little extra money at first while you stock up on staples you don't yet have , and you wonder what those staples are. Well,
It depends on what you already have , and your taste preferences but ,

Here's some suggestions :

1.)  Dried herbs , spices, seasonings. What do you have now ? I personally have a selection of 31 at the moment . If that sounds overwhelming read on . I didn't acquire them all at once and a good sum of them I rarely use but, I certainly do use more herbs , spices and seasonings than I used too ! If you are trading in the animal products and the other processed bs, for your health that is apt to mean you still want to enjoy your food! Animal products and other processed foods are loaded with chemicals ( drug) , fat , and salt . Being accustomed to that is apt to cause your pallet to  have desensitized to the flavors in whole plant foods . However , they will readjust and come to appreciate a flavorFULL world without the yuck ,once they have gone without said yuck for a few weeks ! None the less herbs and spices are delicious, fun and give a lot of possibilities for variety so , these are a good place to expand !
- Make sure you know what is in them after reading ingredients and you aren't getting a premixed concoction of herbs that contains yuck !
2.)  A blender. Smoothies are great and easy when you are first learning they can be a go to for breakfast or whenever when you are at a loss of what to make that can be healthy and simple. They also can assist in many other things such as making vegan sauces , soups, and bean dip/paste for burritos and more.
3.)  A vegan milk . Your options are vast ! almond- coconut-soy-oat-quinoa-cashew, hazelnut, hemp and more . You can use them in anyway you are familiar with using the breast milk of other species .
4.)  Frozen veggies and fruits - read ingredients get them without add ins no butter sauce or mystery ingredients etc. Ingredients: Broccoli . good! I say frozen because, often the new is procrastinated we are scared we will hate our vegan alfredo once we make it or we'll do it wrong or we aren't in the mood to try it yet . If they are frozen you won't throw them out because, they rotted after you procrastinated too long . And because, it's quick and easy . In the beginning you are learning more information than you will need to later a sort of catch up period . Reading labels takes longer than it later will and so, I figure you could use time saving tips particularly in the beginning .
5.) Non- perishables - Staples wise it is nice to have a cupboard stash off non perishables like beans , grains, lentils, raisins, nuts, tea bags or loose leaf tea .As well as root veggies and tubers that last awhile such as acorn squash, yams , potatoes , and so forth
6.)  Recipes ! Check out www.engine2diet.com you can also check out  https://www.facebook.com/groups/myplantstrongrecipeswap/ . I suggest you keep a large selection of recipes easy access - book mark these links for instance ,even if you create all your own recipes ( As I mainly do )  That way when you become at a lost for what to eat , are tempted to go back to the S.A.D. , etc. you will have them there reminding you there are plenty of options that are plant strong !
7.)  Apple cider vinager -Sometimes gas occurs in the beginning while your body is utilizing all that fiber it's now geting to clean out toxins and while it's regaining balance . ACV ( Apple Cider Vinegar ) can help relieve and keep gas in check . As can other foods .
8.) Noosh - Also known as - nutritional yeast - is generally fortified with vitimin B12 and gives a cheesy taste . It's great on potatoes , in sauces and more !
* If you have more questions, ask !
Be Well !

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