Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Vegan 1,500 Calorie Goal Per Day Example

1 cup fortified plant milk e.g. Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (40 cal x 1 serving)
1 cup beans e.g. Trader Joe's Vegetarian Refried Pinto Beans (110 cal x 2 servings)
1/2 cup grains e.g. Macaroni (200 cal x 1 serving)
2 cups vegetables e.g. Riced broccoli (35 cal x 1 serving) + Southwestern Corn (70 cal x 2 servings)
2 cups fruits e.g. Strawberries (50 cal x 1 serving) + Banana (110 cal x 1 serving)
Protein powder e.g. Garden of Life Vanilla (170 cal x 1 serving)
Vitamins e.g. Garden of Life Women's Multi Gummy Vitamins (35 cal x 1 serving)
Total: 1,000 calories

500 calories left for vegan cheese, dressing, beverages, snacks, dessert, etc.

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Menu format:
1 cup broccoli (35 cal)
1 cup corn (140 cal)
1 cup pinto beans (220 cal)
1/2 cup macaroni (200 cal)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (40 cal)
1 cup strawberries (50 cal)
1 banana (110 cal)
1 scoop protein powder (170 cal)
Vitamins (35 cal)

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