7 Vegan Foods You Will Love (Even If You’re Not a Vegan!)
What do you think of when you hear the word vegan? For far too many, the connotation includes tasteless or “weird” foods that you may not want to eat. But this is far from the reality.
Maybe you choose to eat vegan because you do not want to eat animal products or have an allergy to some animal products, or maybe you are simply limiting the amount you eat because of certain health restrictions or because you are hoping to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Regardless of the reason, we bet you will be surprised at some of the amazing foods you can eat if you’re vegan or if you just want to eat healthier foods.
We want to explore seven delicious vegan foods that you can incorporate into your diet that are not only packed with nutrients and protein but that also taste good. Even if you do not fall into one of the categories above, you could add some of these to your daily diet as alternatives to some of your regular meals or snacks to add variety and to reap the health benefits.
1. PI’s Plant-Based Protein Powder
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2. PI’s Greens for Life
We could all probably benefit from more greens into our diets. This is why we created our Greens for Life powder, which contains a blend of organic greens, organic mushrooms, an organic antioxidant blend, and digestive enzymes. This formula will help boost your immunity, increase your energy, promote longevity, balance your hormones, aid in cognitive functioning, promote weight loss, reduce inflammation throughout the body, enhance mental clarity, promote heart health, and more. Simply add it to water, some low-sugar juice, or a smoothie for a great mid-morning or afternoon snack!
3. Nuts and nut butters
Almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and other nuts and seeds are great sources of antioxidants, protein, iron, vitamin E, zinc, fiber, selenium, and magnesium. Combine several of these into a trail mix with some dried fruit, or simply eat by the handful. Additionally, nut butters are a tasty addition to a piece of whole-grain toast or on a sandwich.
4. Tofu
Tofu is made of condensed soy milk that is pressed into solid blocks and comes in different degrees of firmness. Just 3.5 ounces contains 17 grams of protein, more than 50% of your daily recommended value of calcium and manganese, nearly 20% of the daily recommended value of vitamin A, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, and more. Further, Healthline explains that, because tofu also contains isoflavones, it may help build stronger bones, improve brain function, and reduce symptoms of menopause. You can eat tofu right out of the package, add it to salads or sandwiches, and cook it in a variety of ways. If you want some great ideas, check out this article, which offers 40 unique recipes.
5. Fruits and vegetables
Did you know that we should eat five servings (four to six ounces at each serving) of fruits and vegetables each day? Fruits and vegetables contain the antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that fuel our bodies and keep them healthy. But eating five servings is often difficult for many, especially if you eat out frequently or tend to grab something simple on-the-go. The Mayo Clinic encourages people to take a 1,2,3 approach with these foods: one serving with breakfast, two with lunch, and three with dinner or as a snack in between meals. Eating this much may seem difficult at first, but with a conscious effort to add more into your diet, you will soon find that it’s much easier and that you want to eat these foods. So start the day with a smoothie, eat steamed vegetables as a side dish at lunch and dinner, snack on some grapes or an avocado, or add some nut butter to carrots and celery. Once you realize how many options you have, you will find that you truly enjoy these foods.
6. Whole grains
Whole grains contain fiber, B vitamins, protein, antioxidants, and other nutrients that not only reduce your risk for certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes but help reduce the risk of stroke, obesity, and heart disease. Eliminate white breads and pastas from your diet, and eat whole grains instead. Additionally, foods like quinoa and brown rice are great additions to meals. And you haven’t tasted a really good pancake until you have eaten one made with buckwheat flour!
7. Beans
Beans, including black, pinto, garbanzo, and kidney, contain high amounts of fiber, protein, and other vitamins and minerals. They are a versatile food that you can eat as a side dish or by themselves as a snack, mash up to add into a burrito, eat on top of a salad, and more!
We only get one body, and we must learn to treat it well. We don’t have to radically change our diets or eat vegan foods all the time, but making small changes by eating more fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole-grain foods will keep our bodies running smoother and may help stave off some of the diseases that have become so prominent today.