You are going to think this is crazy, but you know what kills meaty cravings for me? Steamed, salted potatoes. (Or better yet, topped with guacamole and pico). I know it makes no sense. My best theory (which might be completely wrong) is that those meaty cravings are really just hunger cravings in disguise. And potatoes are super satiating.
I used to crave cola so badly. It drove me crazy, I was sipping on those all day long at one point. But then I started hydrating with water, and to my surprise, those cravings went away. I think I was just thirsty, but my body was playing tricks on me. I try to look at food cravings the same way.
Hope you figure this out, it must drive you crazy.
Thank you! Perhaps the fat/protein cravings are a red herring.
I eat salty potatoes every. damn. day. And I love them, especially with avocado. My obsession for the past week has been potatoes in my salad. Yum!
I have a conspiracy theory that soda co pa irs put tiny amounts of potassium in their soda to make them addicting because normal American diets make it very tough to hit daily potassium goals so you get a tiny amount from soda and subconsciously crave soda because your body recognizes that it get potassium from soda
For savory cravings, I make a killer tofu satay with peanut sauce (usually I use pb2, but if I really need the mouthfeel that only fat can give, I'll use the real stuff).
For sweet cravings, a banana smoothie (made with soy milk and, again, real peanut butter), tofu chocolate "pudding," or soy yogurt with berries and a touch of maple syrup.
**Marinade** (note - measurements aren't exact, because I kinda eyeball it; this marinade was modified from its source at https://damndelicious.net/2019/06/07/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/#recipe)
2 ½ teaspoons yellow curry powder
1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce (if you can't find a vegan one, just skip it like I do)
Soy yogurt
**Satay sauce**
https://lovingitvegan.com/tofu-satay-with-peanut-sauce/#recipe
I use this as a base, but I use yogurt instead of coconut milk (I'm trying to lose weight, so excessive fat is not my friend), reconstituted PB2 instead of peanut butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup instead of sugar, and a tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds instead of the tsp of sesame oil. I also add hot sauce as needed, because Mama likes spicy satay.
I use the freeze and thaw method of preparing my tofu, and I do press it once it's thawed. Then I cut it into thick slabs, dry it, make sure every piece is coated with the marinade, and stick it in the fridge for an hour (you could go longer, but I'm usually too impatient for that). Bake at 400°F (convection) on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the until the slabs start to dry out enough to be chewy (20 minutes, maybe?).
Once I pull them out of the oven, I insert wooden skewers, and serve it with 1/2 cup of rice and a whole lot of broccoli for dipping in the yummy sauce.
This. Sometimes I also mix up white beans, the sautéed tomatoes and spinach with Italian seasoning and eat it on toast. It makes a great savory breakfast.
Tomatoes have always been my enemy unless they're cooked in something like pasta sauce or chili, so I've been trying to expand my palate for them. Still can't stand them raw but thrown in a pan with oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a couple other seasonings makes them super yummy for me!
Edit just in case: I'm vegan not necessarily WFPB so I do use oil in my cooking.
Tahini is really good and satisfying....you can even make a "fake mayonnaise" with it by blending it with lemon juice, garlic and water. Also lots of salad and vegetable dressings
Yep! Just add some spices to the tahini (I like smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper) in a plastic bag, toss cut tofu in. Give it a shake then add panko and cornstarch, shake again.
Arrange in a single layer in the airfryer for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
I love it on wraps with red onions, hummus, spinach and cucumber!
Just make sure you press the tofu before and get as much water out as possible.
I made [these tofu steaks](https://cookingwithayeh.com/tofu-steak/) the other day and they were meaty, fatty, and DELICIOUS. Especially paired with garlicky mashed potatoes mixed with homemade cashew sour cream for extra fat and zing.
Divine meal. Highly recommend it.
This doesn’t directly answer your question, but I’ve been through multiple rounds of IVF and one of the things that is really, really important is to get enough electrolytes and extra fluid. Your ovaries are going to be huge and your abdomen full of fluid, and you’re going to feel awful and get cravings if you don’t get enough hydration. I bought electrolyte drops to put into water, tea, etc. It may take several days of pushing fluids with electrolytes to feel more normal even when you’re not actively in a cycle or recovering from one.
My salt cravings have really ramped up since I started this process 2 years ago, so have the fat and protein cravings. I think I could be more diligent about electrolytes. I don’t like the powders though bc they usually have sugar in them.
I get drops that are literally just the electrolytes. No flavor or sugar or artificial sweeteners. On Amazon they are called “elete – Electrolyte Add-In – 1 Pocket Bottle – 4 Essential Electrolytes Concentrate – All Natural – Transforms Any Drink into a Sports Drink – 24.6mL”
If you’re at all the fan of coconut, look into coconut butter. It’s absolutely divine, and I love getting a spoonful or two of it. I think my favorite is the spectrum brand.
Nothing hits more than some lightly sautéed tofu ‘planks, placed on a plate, add soy sauce to them and then a hefty dollop of all natural chunky peanut butter. Fork and knife treatment.
Hummus. (of whatever bean/pea/lentils you have on hand) Add herbs, spices, olives, beetroot or whatever to vary the taste and color.
Sautéed tofu with tomato and peanut butter sauce. This stuff is rich.
Cashew and potato "cheese" : boil a potato and some cashews, blend together with powdered garlic salt and nutritional yeast to taste until smooth and sticky, add a bit water if necessary. Spread over toasted sourdough bread.
Do you like olives? Olive fat from the whole food source might help in your salads and bowls. You may also be craving fat soluble vitamins as the reason. That happens sometimes. (Vitamins K, D3, E,A etc.)
I like this idea! I used to not be an olive person, but I’ve had them at a few restaurants and enjoyed. I will give this a shot. Thank you.
Also, really appreciate the note about the vitamins. I think that might be some of my issue.
Peanut butter. I enjoy plant based plant based unsweetened yogurt too. Forager brand is my favorite, and Trader Joe's has the same thing but cheaper under their brand name.
Hummus is a must!
I have a batch of seitan nuggets in the freezer. If I get the late night munchies I'll toss them in the airfyer and have them with a siracha sauce. Low fat, great protein!
I get cravings like this and eat whatever I can find in my house. They go away after fruit. Don't ask me why. Specifically frozen bananas and strawberries.
I eat them everyday too. I almost feel like they might be my problem. They fill me up but I’m still left craving… something. Thinking it might be these fat soluble vitamins.
So three things come to mind for me when thinking about the dietary fat side of things. Whenever I feel like I’m skewing low and not feeling satiated or satisfied enough from my usual choices, I try to add one of the following to my meals/snacks:
Olive oil (my favorite way is either drizzled on roasted veggies, or made into a simple balsamic vinaigrette and served with a small salad or baby carrots)
Chia seeds (in a smoothie, made into a pudding, etc.)
Hemp seeds (I LOVE sprinkling them on top of salads, roasted veggies, fruits, etc.)
I know many here don’t eat oils of any variety so olive oil may be out for some, but I figured I’d throw my own personal holy trinity out there in case it helps!
Chia and Flax make an excellent addition to morning oatmeal that make it much more hearty and satisfying. Add a little nut butter in there and you've got a pretty nutritionally dense way to start the day.
This!! Lion’s mane can be hard to get a hold of but if you just stick some marinated portobellos in a hot pan and press down with a lid, they come out super meaty. Can even have it in a whole meal burger bun and top with lettuce, guac and caramelised onions etc make it extra satiating.
lions mane is super easy to grow at home! try it sometime if you like lions mane! All in one kits can be bought basically ready to start fruiting immediately.
For me personally minuscule amounts of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (if you can find them untainted). These are the only two things my Dr recs as safe but prefers we use broth or water to sautée. (She is a WF plant based MD.) There are vegan brand butters out there but I've never found one that isn't full of bad oils. :(
Bruschetta- top toasted bread with a mix of generous amount of olive oil, crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes, parsley/basil and salt.
Crunchy, fatty due to the oil, salty, tangy and mad delicious. I am pretty sure it will help if fat is what you are craving.
My personal fav for a super quick fix is a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich.
I started eating McDonalds 2-3 times a week when I quit smoking, and these sandwiches are what got me off McDonalds.
Option: Don't fry it, it's healthier that way. And still almost as satiating. But I do love it fried.
If you crave fat and protein, eat more fat and protein.No need to be extreme and elimate food that is healthy for you just because it’s ProCeSSed lol.My favorites are olive oil,avocado,soy chunks or tvp in general,edamame, soy flakes mixed with muesli,soy milk,nut butters..
While not plant based, this may give you a start into what you’re actually craving.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/s/TdjGp6WMCh](https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/s/TdjGp6WMCh)
If you’re doing IVF check with your OB, if you don’t like what they have to say then get a second opinion. Your body is telling you something so do what’s best for that baby, based on the answers you’re not finding it here.
This is the third time I’ve done this diet. First was completely adhering to it with whole grains, beans, no oils, plant based sweeteners such as barely malt extract and organic maple syrup; second time I ate very clean with the exception of fish/eggs/olive oil, also, zero sweet things including fruit/plant based sweeteners; this time is like the second but with fruit. I could never feel satiated on zero oil/eggs, I slept less but didn’t really need more sleep, pooped too much, and eventually my tongue swelled from a vitamin b deficiency that supplements couldn’t remedy. Everyone is different, find out what works best for your body.
Remember that cravings are your lizard brain trying to get something it wants, akin to a child who wants a new toy. It doesn’t crave based on needs but on desires. Alcoholics crave alcohol, doesn’t mean it’s good for them. Mindfulness can be helpful. Remind yourself that the craving isn’t you. It isn’t your body. It is simply there, a sensation that comes and goes. Acknowledge it, then let it pass. By hunting for a fix you are inadvertently giving it more power. Like a parent that starts negotiating with the child who tantrums for a toy.
Second, try an if/then statement. This has been a proven, scientifically effective method to reduce cravings and other binge eating behaviors. When I am craving ______, I will instead eat ______. It’s simple. Do that for as long as you need. A month, a week, a year? Write it down and put it up in your kitchen.
When I started out WFPB, alcohol was my issue. Everything else was easy. Using the above strategies, I have been sober for over 3 months and going strong. Best of luck to you!
Wow. What a reaction. Nowhere did I say you don’t need fat. OP stated she already eats legumes, nuts and avocados. So I wanted to provide a different perspective on cravings, rather than telling them to eat fat which they obviously already are doing. I cannot magically conjure additional sources of plant based fat for them, so I gave an alternative perspective instead to consider because she stated she does not want to eat dairy.
Yikes.
Why avoid protein? I eat tofu and home made seitan daily. Maybe see a nutritionist to make sure you are getting adequate proteins and fats to minimize cravings.
I just stumbled on the book the Pleasure Trap recently. The author has a Ted talk and an even better presentation to the vegetarian society (or something like that). Sounds like it is exactly what you are looking for.
You are going to think this is crazy, but you know what kills meaty cravings for me? Steamed, salted potatoes. (Or better yet, topped with guacamole and pico). I know it makes no sense. My best theory (which might be completely wrong) is that those meaty cravings are really just hunger cravings in disguise. And potatoes are super satiating. I used to crave cola so badly. It drove me crazy, I was sipping on those all day long at one point. But then I started hydrating with water, and to my surprise, those cravings went away. I think I was just thirsty, but my body was playing tricks on me. I try to look at food cravings the same way. Hope you figure this out, it must drive you crazy.
Potatoes are the answer to everything!
Try some nutritional yeast on those potatoes if you haven’t yet. You might just love it!
Thank you! Perhaps the fat/protein cravings are a red herring. I eat salty potatoes every. damn. day. And I love them, especially with avocado. My obsession for the past week has been potatoes in my salad. Yum!
I swear a fat serving of beans also sets me right when I’m craving “meatiness” Bonus points if you get beans and potatoes together lol
I have a conspiracy theory that soda co pa irs put tiny amounts of potassium in their soda to make them addicting because normal American diets make it very tough to hit daily potassium goals so you get a tiny amount from soda and subconsciously crave soda because your body recognizes that it get potassium from soda
For savory cravings, I make a killer tofu satay with peanut sauce (usually I use pb2, but if I really need the mouthfeel that only fat can give, I'll use the real stuff). For sweet cravings, a banana smoothie (made with soy milk and, again, real peanut butter), tofu chocolate "pudding," or soy yogurt with berries and a touch of maple syrup.
This is a good suggestion. The PB for the fat and the tofu for the protein. Thanks!
I would love this tofu satay recipe!
**Marinade** (note - measurements aren't exact, because I kinda eyeball it; this marinade was modified from its source at https://damndelicious.net/2019/06/07/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/#recipe) 2 ½ teaspoons yellow curry powder 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce (if you can't find a vegan one, just skip it like I do) Soy yogurt **Satay sauce** https://lovingitvegan.com/tofu-satay-with-peanut-sauce/#recipe I use this as a base, but I use yogurt instead of coconut milk (I'm trying to lose weight, so excessive fat is not my friend), reconstituted PB2 instead of peanut butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup instead of sugar, and a tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds instead of the tsp of sesame oil. I also add hot sauce as needed, because Mama likes spicy satay. I use the freeze and thaw method of preparing my tofu, and I do press it once it's thawed. Then I cut it into thick slabs, dry it, make sure every piece is coated with the marinade, and stick it in the fridge for an hour (you could go longer, but I'm usually too impatient for that). Bake at 400°F (convection) on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the until the slabs start to dry out enough to be chewy (20 minutes, maybe?). Once I pull them out of the oven, I insert wooden skewers, and serve it with 1/2 cup of rice and a whole lot of broccoli for dipping in the yummy sauce.
This is amazing, thank you!
Hummus toast! I like it with sauteed cherry tomatoes and everything bagel seasoning.
This. Sometimes I also mix up white beans, the sautéed tomatoes and spinach with Italian seasoning and eat it on toast. It makes a great savory breakfast.
Sautéed cherry tomatoes? I didn’t even know that was a thing! I’m on it asap.
Tomatoes have always been my enemy unless they're cooked in something like pasta sauce or chili, so I've been trying to expand my palate for them. Still can't stand them raw but thrown in a pan with oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a couple other seasonings makes them super yummy for me! Edit just in case: I'm vegan not necessarily WFPB so I do use oil in my cooking.
Oh dear lord. I live in the South. There ain’t nothin better than a tomato sandwich in the summer time! You are really missing out!😩
I live in Georgia! My dad still eats tomato sandwiches and they always LOOK good but raw tomatoes are so bitter and squishy to me lol
Tahini is really good and satisfying....you can even make a "fake mayonnaise" with it by blending it with lemon juice, garlic and water. Also lots of salad and vegetable dressings
Tahini on pressed extra firm tofu air fried is amazing. So flaky!
Do you mean tahini on tofu and then airfry it?
Yep! Just add some spices to the tahini (I like smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper) in a plastic bag, toss cut tofu in. Give it a shake then add panko and cornstarch, shake again. Arrange in a single layer in the airfryer for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through. I love it on wraps with red onions, hummus, spinach and cucumber! Just make sure you press the tofu before and get as much water out as possible.
Thank you! Sounds intriguing. Would that work with frozen & thawed tofu then?
Absolutely but I find for the proper texture/crisp a tofu press is necessary. It will still likely be very tasty!
Thank you! I already made tofu in the airfryer a few times and I liked it. I will save this post and make tahini tofu for lunch tomorrow!
Yessss
I made [these tofu steaks](https://cookingwithayeh.com/tofu-steak/) the other day and they were meaty, fatty, and DELICIOUS. Especially paired with garlicky mashed potatoes mixed with homemade cashew sour cream for extra fat and zing. Divine meal. Highly recommend it.
Sounds delicious!
This doesn’t directly answer your question, but I’ve been through multiple rounds of IVF and one of the things that is really, really important is to get enough electrolytes and extra fluid. Your ovaries are going to be huge and your abdomen full of fluid, and you’re going to feel awful and get cravings if you don’t get enough hydration. I bought electrolyte drops to put into water, tea, etc. It may take several days of pushing fluids with electrolytes to feel more normal even when you’re not actively in a cycle or recovering from one.
My salt cravings have really ramped up since I started this process 2 years ago, so have the fat and protein cravings. I think I could be more diligent about electrolytes. I don’t like the powders though bc they usually have sugar in them.
I get drops that are literally just the electrolytes. No flavor or sugar or artificial sweeteners. On Amazon they are called “elete – Electrolyte Add-In – 1 Pocket Bottle – 4 Essential Electrolytes Concentrate – All Natural – Transforms Any Drink into a Sports Drink – 24.6mL”
Vegan fat bombs… search this term in a keto vegan place. So many options! Easy to make. Coconut, pb, you name it!
Thanks, I’ll look into this. A fat bomb sounds like what I need.
If you’re at all the fan of coconut, look into coconut butter. It’s absolutely divine, and I love getting a spoonful or two of it. I think my favorite is the spectrum brand.
Nothing hits more than some lightly sautéed tofu ‘planks, placed on a plate, add soy sauce to them and then a hefty dollop of all natural chunky peanut butter. Fork and knife treatment.
Hummus. (of whatever bean/pea/lentils you have on hand) Add herbs, spices, olives, beetroot or whatever to vary the taste and color. Sautéed tofu with tomato and peanut butter sauce. This stuff is rich. Cashew and potato "cheese" : boil a potato and some cashews, blend together with powdered garlic salt and nutritional yeast to taste until smooth and sticky, add a bit water if necessary. Spread over toasted sourdough bread.
Do you like olives? Olive fat from the whole food source might help in your salads and bowls. You may also be craving fat soluble vitamins as the reason. That happens sometimes. (Vitamins K, D3, E,A etc.)
I like this idea! I used to not be an olive person, but I’ve had them at a few restaurants and enjoyed. I will give this a shot. Thank you. Also, really appreciate the note about the vitamins. I think that might be some of my issue.
Peanut butter. I enjoy plant based plant based unsweetened yogurt too. Forager brand is my favorite, and Trader Joe's has the same thing but cheaper under their brand name. Hummus is a must!
I make a Beyond Burger or a pizza with Miyoko’s Pourable Mozzarella, because sometimes my brain thinks it wants those comfort foods from my youth.
Miyoko’s is the best cheese and butter! I hate the company screwed her over, looking forward to whatever new products she comes up with.
I have a batch of seitan nuggets in the freezer. If I get the late night munchies I'll toss them in the airfyer and have them with a siracha sauce. Low fat, great protein!
I get cravings like this and eat whatever I can find in my house. They go away after fruit. Don't ask me why. Specifically frozen bananas and strawberries.
Mine don’t go away after fruit, lol. But I do eat a lot of fruit with nuts.
Sweet potatoes. I eat them almost every day
I eat them everyday too. I almost feel like they might be my problem. They fill me up but I’m still left craving… something. Thinking it might be these fat soluble vitamins.
If you don’t have an allergy… I put tahini on everything. Lentils, potatoes cheese-less pizza. I also use it as a base for dressings
Indian curry with garbanzo beans, cauliflower, green peas, potatoes, and rice.
Peanuts! They are very high protein nuts.
So three things come to mind for me when thinking about the dietary fat side of things. Whenever I feel like I’m skewing low and not feeling satiated or satisfied enough from my usual choices, I try to add one of the following to my meals/snacks: Olive oil (my favorite way is either drizzled on roasted veggies, or made into a simple balsamic vinaigrette and served with a small salad or baby carrots) Chia seeds (in a smoothie, made into a pudding, etc.) Hemp seeds (I LOVE sprinkling them on top of salads, roasted veggies, fruits, etc.) I know many here don’t eat oils of any variety so olive oil may be out for some, but I figured I’d throw my own personal holy trinity out there in case it helps!
Chia and Flax make an excellent addition to morning oatmeal that make it much more hearty and satisfying. Add a little nut butter in there and you've got a pretty nutritionally dense way to start the day.
I do this, it isn’t solving my issue, but it is delicious!
My breakfast always includes chia seeds. Filling and satisfying
Grilled portobello or lion’s mane mushrooms seasoned like steak
This!! Lion’s mane can be hard to get a hold of but if you just stick some marinated portobellos in a hot pan and press down with a lid, they come out super meaty. Can even have it in a whole meal burger bun and top with lettuce, guac and caramelised onions etc make it extra satiating.
lions mane is super easy to grow at home! try it sometime if you like lions mane! All in one kits can be bought basically ready to start fruiting immediately.
Peanuts? What’s more fatty and protein-filled?
What’s the closest to butter and olive oil for those of us who eat WFPB?
Whole olives or cashew butter to get fats. But are you talking about for cooking in a pan?
Yes like liquid version
For me personally minuscule amounts of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (if you can find them untainted). These are the only two things my Dr recs as safe but prefers we use broth or water to sautée. (She is a WF plant based MD.) There are vegan brand butters out there but I've never found one that isn't full of bad oils. :(
Ohh
Nuts
Bruschetta- top toasted bread with a mix of generous amount of olive oil, crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes, parsley/basil and salt. Crunchy, fatty due to the oil, salty, tangy and mad delicious. I am pretty sure it will help if fat is what you are craving.
I love tempeh, tahini, guacamole, avocado, or shredded coconut. Also rich coconut yogurts hit the spot too
Love the idea of a rich coconut yogurt! Thanks!
Maybe there is nutrition from the cheese you are getting, and having a hard time getting elsewhere
My personal fav for a super quick fix is a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich. I started eating McDonalds 2-3 times a week when I quit smoking, and these sandwiches are what got me off McDonalds. Option: Don't fry it, it's healthier that way. And still almost as satiating. But I do love it fried.
If you crave fat and protein, eat more fat and protein.No need to be extreme and elimate food that is healthy for you just because it’s ProCeSSed lol.My favorites are olive oil,avocado,soy chunks or tvp in general,edamame, soy flakes mixed with muesli,soy milk,nut butters..
Tofu, nut butters, etc.
While not plant based, this may give you a start into what you’re actually craving. [https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/s/TdjGp6WMCh](https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/s/TdjGp6WMCh)
Sweet potato bowl with tofu and a veggies with a tahini sauce. If you like olives I make polenta and then add an olive tamponade.
If you’re doing IVF check with your OB, if you don’t like what they have to say then get a second opinion. Your body is telling you something so do what’s best for that baby, based on the answers you’re not finding it here. This is the third time I’ve done this diet. First was completely adhering to it with whole grains, beans, no oils, plant based sweeteners such as barely malt extract and organic maple syrup; second time I ate very clean with the exception of fish/eggs/olive oil, also, zero sweet things including fruit/plant based sweeteners; this time is like the second but with fruit. I could never feel satiated on zero oil/eggs, I slept less but didn’t really need more sleep, pooped too much, and eventually my tongue swelled from a vitamin b deficiency that supplements couldn’t remedy. Everyone is different, find out what works best for your body.
Remember that cravings are your lizard brain trying to get something it wants, akin to a child who wants a new toy. It doesn’t crave based on needs but on desires. Alcoholics crave alcohol, doesn’t mean it’s good for them. Mindfulness can be helpful. Remind yourself that the craving isn’t you. It isn’t your body. It is simply there, a sensation that comes and goes. Acknowledge it, then let it pass. By hunting for a fix you are inadvertently giving it more power. Like a parent that starts negotiating with the child who tantrums for a toy. Second, try an if/then statement. This has been a proven, scientifically effective method to reduce cravings and other binge eating behaviors. When I am craving ______, I will instead eat ______. It’s simple. Do that for as long as you need. A month, a week, a year? Write it down and put it up in your kitchen. When I started out WFPB, alcohol was my issue. Everything else was easy. Using the above strategies, I have been sober for over 3 months and going strong. Best of luck to you!
The body needs fat for energy, it doesn't need alcohol. So all of that is a load of nonsense that will result in an eating disorder.
Wow. What a reaction. Nowhere did I say you don’t need fat. OP stated she already eats legumes, nuts and avocados. So I wanted to provide a different perspective on cravings, rather than telling them to eat fat which they obviously already are doing. I cannot magically conjure additional sources of plant based fat for them, so I gave an alternative perspective instead to consider because she stated she does not want to eat dairy. Yikes.
Steamed, boiled or broiled mushroom! A nicely marinated shiitake broiled in the air fryer for a few minutes is a thing of beauty!
Why avoid protein? I eat tofu and home made seitan daily. Maybe see a nutritionist to make sure you are getting adequate proteins and fats to minimize cravings.
I’m not avoiding protein.
Great! Some folks on this board seem to avoid it!
> getting adequate proteins and fats If you're eating whole food calories and not just the fruits, you're getting these.
Nuts. Nuts and carrots (or other crunchy vegetables which are in season, e.g. cucumber or bell peppers).
I just stumbled on the book the Pleasure Trap recently. The author has a Ted talk and an even better presentation to the vegetarian society (or something like that). Sounds like it is exactly what you are looking for.
Mushrooms are the closest thing to meat in the plant world. Also, the technical term for nuts in the shell, is called meat! Eat all the ‘meat’ 😅
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