Comments on: Nutrition Tips for Vegans

By: JackNorrisRD

JackNorrisRD — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0000

In reply to Tammie Richardson. Tammie, Check out our recipe generator.

By: Tammie Richardson

Tammie Richardson — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:11:02 +0000

This is the type of food that I have I have dates figs kiwi pears apples oranges raspberries blackberries blueberries strawberries pineapple dragon fruit raisins purple cabbage white cabbage kale spinach garbanzo beans black beans pinto beans oatmeal delicious blend of heritage flakes cereal coconut milk flaxseed milk coconut water purified water red bell peppers green bell peppers yellow bell peppers orange bell peppers cauliflower okra sweet potatoes white potato collard greens, turnip greens walnuts almonds cashews butternut squash zucchini cucumbers carrots purple onion yellow onions I just like to know how to cook this stuff as a vegan if I could be helped with recipes with the food I already have I would greatly appreciate it thank you

By: JackNorrisRD

JackNorrisRD — Wed, 27 May 2026 02:10:26 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Lisa, Eating more soy would be the easiest way: tofu, tempeh, soy meats. And other legumes. We list them at the top of this page under Protein.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:01:32 +0000

I am celiac. I require 1/3 more protein than other people because my body uses extra energy to digest food. Do you have recommendations for how to easily attain this goal?

By: JackNorrisRD

JackNorrisRD — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:40:40 +0000

In reply to Dee. Dee, These articles on food allergies might be helpful.

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:52:57 +0000

In reply to Jan. Can someone who is allergic to beans, lentils, peas and nuts/peanuts still eat a vegan diet? (Would they still be able to have enough plants based protein options?)

By: JackNorrisRD

JackNorrisRD — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:03:50 +0000

In reply to Prashant. Prashant, A skinny person isn't likely to ever become not skinny in the sense that skinniness is largely determined by the bone structure. A skinny person can usually gain fat simply by eating more, and gain muscle by lifting weights and making sure they get enough protein (by following the guidelines for protein above). You might try the Strongr Fastr site for high-protein vegan meal plans.

By: Prashant

Prashant — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:20:53 +0000

I’m Prashant 25 years old my hight is 5.7 inches, skinny and I wanted to gain my weight with vegan food as a healthy person.
I have stoped to eat meat and dairy products since 3 months and I don’t eat sugar too.
So can you please give me a nutritional diet chart for two meals a day to help my physicality and support good health.

By: JackNorrisRD

JackNorrisRD — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:35:57 +0000

In reply to Jan.

Jan,

Observational studies show that, on average, vegans have lower triglycerides than people in other diet groups. I’ve never compiled a list of clinical trials to analyze what happens to people’s triglycerides when they’re put on a vegan diet so, due to time constraints, I asked the AI chatbot, Juma, to review the studies and the following is what it said which seems like an accurate representation of the research as I understand it:

> Do RCTs putting people on a vegan diet find triglycerides go down? Generally no—most show neutral or small increases unless the diet emphasizes whole carbohydrates, weight loss occurs, and alcohol/refined carbs are limited. They do, however, reliably reduce LDL and total cholesterol.

> If the goal is lowering triglycerides on a vegan diet, here’s how we can stack the odds in our favor:

> Emphasize whole, low‑glycemic carbs (intact grains, legumes, vegetables, whole fruit); limit refined starches/sugars and ultra‑processed foods.
> Include plant omega‑3s (flax/chia/walnuts/camelina); consider an algal EPA/DHA supplement if TGs are elevated.
> Keep alcohol modest; it can raise TGs.
> Maintain an energy deficit if weight loss is indicated; even 5–10% loss helps TGs.
> Consider a modestly higher‑fat, unsaturated‑fat–forward vegan pattern (nuts, seeds, olives, avocado, tofu/tempeh) rather than very‑low‑fat if TGs run high.
> Stay active; exercise lowers TGs.

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:45:38 +0000

Will my triglycerides go down with a vegetarian/vegan diet?