pamela Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Fasten your seat belts and contain your excitement people, you're in for a wild ride with this hot topic! I'm hoping this food journal will help to give people an idea of what a vegan athlete eats, and will also help to make me more accountable in a daily basis. That being said, I reserve the right to lie and withhold information! OK, I won't really lie, I might just occasionally not mention if I go overboard with the crackerjack or something. Wednesday, Nov. 28 B (7:00 am)- Nature's Path Hemp Plus granola with Rice DreamDecaf coffee S (11:30 am)Clif Vanilla Almond Builder's Bar L (1:30 pm-3:00 pm)Amy's bean burrito1 cup bolthouse farms strawberry banana smoothie1 serving baby carrots1 serving raw pineapple16 ounces water D (planned- 6:00 pm)Wild rice rotini with spinach (2 cups), diced tomato, red onion, nutritional yeast, flax oil, garlicSmoothie- Baby romaine (2 cups), kale (2 leaves), 1/4 serving vega, strawberries, banana, blueberries, 1/2 tsp maca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I say quadrouple the maca...it makes for good cross training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 I say quadrouple the maca...it makes for good cross training. omg but the cost.... Here's the breakdown for today, not including maca (or a multi vitamin), as I have yet to find that available in a way that I can input into fit day. I think I could stand to eat a bit more, given I did an 18k run earlier. Maybe I'll make some brownies for dessert! I don't need to worry about eating anything of nutritional substance, since I've already exceeded every single RDA (on less than 1800 calories I might add). This is a pretty typical day. Oh I just realized I forgot to include pineapple, but there's no way I'm reformatting all of those numbers again! Total Calories: 1790 Fat: 41 grams, 22% of total calories Sat: 2 21 1% Poly: 18 162 10% Mono: 11 102 6%Carbs: 311 grams, 64% of total calories Fiber: 41 gramsProtein: 62 grams, 15% of total calories Fat-Soluble VitaminsNutrient % RDAVitamin A 591.54Vitamin D 363.5Vitamin E 3795.4Vitamin K 1409.2 Water-Soluble VitaminsNutrient % RDAVitamin C 566.38Thiamin 775.88Riboflavin 781.29Vitamin B-6 603.03Vitamin B-12 789.37Niacin mg 333.55Folate mcg 484.78 Trace MineralsNutrient % RDAIron 135.43Zinc 119.12Selenium 106.19 Major MineralsNutrient % RDACalcium 113.1Phosphorus 195.34Magnesium 176.26Sodium mg 1098.5 Potassium mg 3506.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I normally get everything I need on about 1,800 calories too, it's really cool when you do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 I normally get everything I need on about 1,800 calories too, it's really cool when you do that. Yeah, that's why I'm pretty generous with myself when it comes to things like dessert and snacking; I am getting what I need by eating nutrient dense staples. I love it! Of course, given all the running I should probably be eating a bit more than I do, but I figure as long as I'm satiated and feeling good, why bother? I mean, I don't think it'd be healthy to add 500 calories of brownies or cinnamon buns every day, and I certainly can't imagine choking down that much additional broccoli or raw fruit. I also like how no matter what I eat, I almost always come in at roughly the same breakdown of carbs/fat/protein, without even trying. My body knows what it needs, I guess. It seems to be working for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 I made and ate some brownies tonight. They were delicious! It's the first vegan brownie recipe I've made that didn't suck. They were moist and chewy and yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Whats a serving of pineapple to you? For me it would be getting my corer and eating the whole pineapple at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Whats a serving of pineapple to you? For me it would be getting my corer and eating the whole pineapple at once. For me it's about 1/4 of a pineapple. What you just described is more like four servings. Maybe more. I want a corer. I need to find where to buy one. I've started buying them cored lately because I got so tired of having to core and clean them every few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 For me it's about 1/4 of a pineapple. What you just described is more like four servings. Maybe more. I want a corer. I need to find where to buy one. I've started buying them cored lately because I got so tired of having to core and clean them every few days. http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=162616 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks. I'll have to see if they ship to Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks. I'll have to see if they ship to Canada. just type in "pineapple corer" on your search engine and see what you get. That was the first one I got. I purchased my stainless steel one at Williams Sonoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks. I'll have to see if they ship to Canada. just type in "pineapple corer" on your search engine and see what you get. That was the first one I got. I purchased my stainless steel one at Williams Sonoma. One way or another I'm gonna get me one! OK so today isn't going to be the most fabulous day ever for nutrition, as I'm going out for dinner at a Caribbean restaurant. Here's everything up until that point (and I will no doubt feast on brownies when I get home): B (7 am)-Nature's path Hemp granola and rice dreamDecaf coffee S (10 am)Peanut Toffee clif bar L- (1 pm-3 pm)Whole wheat pitas and hummusBaby carrotsBolthouse farms banana strawberry smoothie- 1 cupPineapple- 1/4 of an octopussoir serving. Some enzymatic flax crackers 16 ounces of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 D- Half a channa (chick pea) rotiHalf a tofu rotiNearly half a vegetable rotiLots of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 OK here's today's intake. Thanks to the raw potluck I had a fairly enzymatic day. B- (7:30 am)Nature's Path flax plus granola with rice dreamDecaf coffee S- (10 am)A brownie (I didn't have one the night before as planned) L- (1 pm- 4 pm)Whole wheat pitas and hummusPeanut toffee clif barBolthouse strawberry banana smoothie16 ounces of waterBaby carrotsPineapple D- (7-8pm)This was at a raw potluck, so it's all raw. Portions of:Flax crackers, raw carrots and dipFalafelQuinoa taboulikale saladCauliflower crackersZucchini spaghetti with sun dried tomato sauceRaspberries"Nachos" with guacamole16 ounces of water Dessert- Another brownie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 B- (9:00 am)Nature's Path flax plus granola with rice dreamDecaf coffee L: (1:00 pm) Went to a buffet-style veg restaurant and had portions of:Broccoli tofu stir fryRoasted potatoesCoconut curry tofuAvocado salad S:1/2 peanut toffee clif barTwo Luna half moons (while running) D (7:30 pm):Potato garlic pierogies sauteed with onions and kaleSmoothie- Baby romaine (2 cups), kale (2 leaves), 1/4 serving vega, strawberries, banana, blueberries, 1/2 tsp maca Dessert:A big brownie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 B- (9:00 am) Nature's Path flax plus granola with rice dreamDecaf coffee S- (11:00 am) Half a peanut toffee clif bar L: (1:00 pm) 11 homemade avocado sushis (nori wraps)1 serving baby carrots1 serving pineapple1 serving Bolthouse farms C-boost smoothie S: (2:00 pm) 1/2 peanut butter and chocolate rice krispie square D (6:30 pm): Cheeseless pizza on a greek pita- toppings were tomato sauce, 1 cup shredded spinach, 1/2 tomato, broccoli artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, red onion, nutritional yeast Smoothie- Baby romaine (2 cups), kale (2 leaves), 1/4 serving vega, strawberries, banana, mixed berries, 1/2 tsp maca Dessert: 1/2 peanut butter and chocolate rice krispie square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I thought rice krispie bars had gelatin in them, at least they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 I thought rice krispie bars had gelatin in them, at least they used to. These are definitely vegan, labeled "vegan rice krispie squares" and purchased from the health food store. The binding is essentially corn syrup and peanut butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) corn syrup evil. Edited December 3, 2007 by Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 ok, they sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 They are good. And yeah Zack, I know that corn syrup is evil. I avoid it in almost everything else. That's why I keep the rest of my diet pretty clean... so I can get away with having evil things when I want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 B- (7:30 am) Nature's Path flax plus granola with rice dreamDecaf coffee S- (10:30 am) One vanilla almond clif builder bar L: (noon- 4 pm) 10 homemade avocado sushis (nori wraps)1 serving baby carrots1 serving pineapplesix ounces of fresh raspberriestwo enzymatic crackers S: (2:00 pm) 1/2 peanut butter and chocolate rice krispie square D (5:30 pm): Rice fettuccini with miso basil pesto (also incl. nutritional yeast, hemp seed oil, and walnuts)~1.5 cups steamed broccoliMarinated artichoke heartsSmoothie- Baby romaine (2 cups), kale (2 leaves), 1/4 serving vega, strawberries, banana, mixed berries, 1/2 tsp maca Dessert: A brownie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommybricks Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I made and ate some brownies tonight. They were delicious! It's the first vegan brownie recipe I've made that didn't suck. They were moist and chewy and yummy. Could you share the recipe? My girlfriend and I recently started venturing into the world of baking. Yesterday was peanut butter cookies and chocolate chip cookies. We'd love a good brownie recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 Absolutely! I do want to note that I have tried at least half a dozen brownie recipes, and this is definitely the best. Easy Delicious Brownies Mix 1/3 c. flour (I used spelt) with 1 c. water.Cook until thick & cool completely. I use a small saucepan and a fork and just whisk it constantly on medium heat. Put the pot in the fridge while you mix the other ingredients. Beat 2 c. sugar, 1/2 t. salt & 1 t. vanilla into the cooled flour mixture. (Note: don't make the cocoa mix until ready to use it! it gums up and makes lumpy brownies) Melt 1/2 c. margarine. Add 3/4 c. cocoa & stir until smooth. (Don't bother cooling it!) add to the sugar mixture. Mix together 1 1/2 c. flour & 2 t. baking powder & add to above ingredients. Bake in a 10" square pan (or larger, don't try to use anything smaller) at 350 deg F. for 35 min or until an inserted knife comes out clean. This recipe makes fudgier brownies. Recipe comes from "The Farm vegetarian Cookbook" revised edition, Ed. Louis Hagler, 1978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 B- (7:30 am) Nature's Path flax plus granola with rice dreamDecaf coffee S- (10:30 am) Peanut toffee clif bar L: (1- 3 pm) 10 homemade avocado sushis (nori wraps)2 servings baby carrots1 serving pineappletwo enzymatic crackersone small chocolate coin D (6:00 pm): Wild rice rotini tossed in flax oil and nutritional yeast, with red onion, diced tomato, and 1 cup each of spinach and kale.Smoothie- Baby romaine (2 cups), kale (2 leaves), 1/4 serving vega, strawberries, banana, mixed berries, 1/2 tsp maca Dessert: Dark chocolate filled with caramel from Vegan Essentials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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