snakeoids Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Greetings,I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I'm not at all familiar with being a vegetarian/vegan, but I figure that it's healthy and I don't like the cruelty to animals at the meat factories. I'd really like to figure out how to be a successful vegetarian / vegan. By successful, I mean that I can meet the following ideas: -Good cookbook(s) to make quick, nutritious, and enjoyable recipes-Ideal diet for body building Also I'm wondering how you get enough energy with eating just vegetables. I'm used to counting calories and veggies have low to none on that count. If anyone can point me in good directions for my goals above I would sure appreciate it. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Welcome to the forums! There's lots of great advice on here to answer both of your questions. For cookbooks, my personal favourites are the three books by Sarah Kramer and Tanya Barnard "How it all Vegan", "In the Garden of Vegan", and "La Dolce Vegan". If you're new to veganism, you'll also definately want to check out "Becoming Vegan", which is a great how-to guide for eat an awesome vegan diet. It includes a section on vegan athletes. I'm not too sure about the counting calories thing, since Ive never done so myself. Good luck and see you around the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Its very easy to go the same route as the normal food guide pyramid. Its not the optimal diet but it won't kill you either if you just replace meat with beans(bean products like tofu/tempeh) and nuts...and just pretend that dairy isn't even on there or replace that with soymilk and things. Also pretend the sweets aren't on there either. Optimally I'd say cut the grains portion in half or even more than that...then increase the veggie/fruit intake 50% or more. Also you don't need all that protein from the meat/bean category either...you'll live just fine on 25g of protein or even less unless your trying to get very big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Welcome! Yes, listen to Potter. You will have no problems getting enough energy from a vegan diet. If I wanted, I could easily down 5,000 calories a day eating only whole foods on a vegan diet. Probably well over that even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hello & Welcome! Edmonton is high on my list of places that I'd like to visit. If you want to meet some of your local vegans this is a great place to start: http://www.vofa.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Welcome to the group! You'll find all kinds of information here and meet some cool new friends. I believe we have other members in your city too. Thanks for finding us and I hope to hear more from you soon. All the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hi and welcome! I am always excited when someone decides to become vegan! Looks like there is lots of good advice from the folks that have already posted. When I first changed my diet I found it very helpful to be around other vegans who would show me how to cook or introduce me to new foods I did not know about. I usually look at vegan cookbooks at the library and go for the ones that are not too complex and have "everyday" ingredients. There are also some great online recipe resources, just google "vegan recipes" and the first few that pop up are pretty good! There are also some recipes here on the forum! Welcome aboard! *Fixed by Loveliberate* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I don't think I know how to fix it either, but it's extra welcomes so that is all good with me! Welcome again! Great to have you here. As you can tell, we have a warm community and we're happy that you're part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offense74 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hello and welcome You should check out Eat to live, it's a diet book but it explains how to eat a nutritious diet for athletes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealthyElijah Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hello and welcome You should check out Eat to live, it's a diet book but it explains how to eat a nutritious diet for athletes too. I second the "Eat To Live" book. It is a nutrition book disguised as a weight loss book! Backed up by over 500 scientific references as well!! It is a must read for every Vegan!! http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0316735507&id=CX8huSU0n8AC&pg=PP1&lpg=PP1&ots=ub27jYK90X&dq=eat+to+live&sig=CXQzwADjHoobFM8emcIBw4u-UjI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonisaac Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Welcome, and thanks for the question, I have never read Eat to Live an now I have another book to add to the "to read nightstand". Please take a second to vote for me!http://goveg.com/f-sexyveg07-vote.asp Thanks, Isaac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Welcome, snakeoids! Why not graboids? Another book I'd recommend is Vegan Planet for "down to earth" recipes and the Mediterranean Vegan cookbook. Those have made everything great and transition easier for me, and should help you especially if you like to cook. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Welcome!My advice is: Do not worry so much. Stop counting calories. Eat all the healthy vegan foods you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Welcome to the forums, I hope you find what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Welcome, snakeoids, it is easy to meet your goals on a vegan diet! As for calories, just eat lots and lots of fresh fruit and veggies - I mean a lot! You can mix in legumes like chick peas for something a little bulkier feeling. Maybe also check out Brendan Brazier's new book "The Thrive Diet". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerryBlis Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Just wanted to say welcome too and great that you are from Edmonton. I'm in the city as well.... just praying for spring already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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