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4-WEEK
PLANT-BASED DIET
With easy and
delicious recipes and
cooking tips
By
ANAIS ZANOTTI
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Contents
Chapter 1: What’s all this about a Plant Based Diet?
Are There Benefits to Going Vegan?
The Do’s And Don’ts of a Vegan Diet
Chapter 2: Getting Into the Swing of a Plant Based Diet
The Importance of a Proper Mindset
Try My 4 Week Meal Plan
Meal Prepping Tips
Now For the Detailed Recipes!
BONUS RECIPES
BONUS: Living Your Best Possible Life
Get Some Workout In With HIIT Exercises!
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Bonjour! I’m Anais Zanotti and I thank you for deciding to give my Plant
Based Nutrition Book a try. I’m excited that you are taking interest in it,
because health and fitness has always been a passion of mine.
Just like you, I’ve always wanted the great body with the lean muscles
and good physique, but I realized that the answer to it lies in my diet.
Your health and wellness ultimately depends on the kind of food that
you eat and the affect that these foods have on the body. This is the
basis for so many diets out there.
Yet for all these diets, many people find themselves back where they
began with no progress made. Fad diets are becoming more unreliable,
lacking any long term sustainability. This is why I want to show you a less
convoluted approach.
If you are not already on a plant based diet, then I’d like to congratulate
you for taking your first step. I would like to share my experience with
you, and in this book I intend to do exactly that. I also want to show you
all the benefits that you stand to gain just like I did, with a plan that is
sure to be successful if all you do is stay 100% committed and dedicated.
So are you ready to give it a try?
Read on to find out all that there is to know about this diet that has the
potential to change the rest of your life for the better, just like it did mine!
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CHAPTER 1
What’s all this about a
Plant Based Diet?
While it is human nature to eat from both plants and animals, it is not
unheard off to live a wholesome and comfortable life off of a plant based
diet alone.
A lot of animal food products have been linked to increased risks of
developing diseases that are ultimately life threatening. Red meat for
instance has been linked to a higher risk of death from up to 8 life
threatening diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and stroke.
Processed meats are even worse, with studies linking them to some of
the same, if not more, diseases.
Simply put, your health is one of your most important priorities. As such,
reducing the risk of danger to it by adjusting your diet is definitely a step
in the right direction.
Plant based diets (Vegan diets as they’re more popularly known) have
been linked to significantly reduced risks of disease development, as one
study published in the Public Library of Science found back in 2016. It is
just one of many more that over the years have successfully proven that
plant-based diets are associated with reduced risks of diseases such as
obesity, diabetes and many more.
So if you are looking to live a longer and decidedly healthier life, then a
plant based diet is what you need.
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Stroke, heart attacks and heart disease are among the most life
threatening conditions for a large portion of the global population.
Incidentally, animal product consumption increases the risk of them
developing. This is because a lot of them often tend to contain saturated
fats that can accumulate within blood vessels of the heart, constricting
them. The labored passage of blood through the heart can cause heart
attacks which are life threatening.
Plant based diets contain far fewer dangerous fats, or none at all which
makes clogging up your blood vessels nearly impossible.
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Are you overweight and struggling to lose some extra pounds? Perhaps
you are dealing with issues of obesity. Well the answer to your weight
management problems can be
found in a plant based diet after
all. A lot of plant based foods
are rich in fiber, which make you
feel full for longer periods at a
time after consumption. This is a
great way to curb your appetite,
preventing over eating and
unnecessary snacking which
is one of the leading causes of
weight gain. A lot of plant based
foods also contain a lot of water
which can also assist in helping
you feel sated, preventing
overeating as well.
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Keeps your blood pressure in check
Remember when I talked about bad fats that clog your blood vessels?
General constriction causes your blood pressure to go up, because
your body is struggling to maintain the same supply of blood through a
now much thinner blood vessel. This leads to problems with high blood
pressure such as hypertension which can cause heart attacks or strokes.
Plant based diets keep your blood vessels unclogged in a number of
ways. For one thing they don’t contain any bad fats that could clog the
vessels themselves. For another, a lot of plants have anti-inflammatory
properties, which opens up blood vessels that are swollen or inflamed
and therefore constricted. This keeps your blood pressure normally
regulated by extension. If you have high blood pressure problems,
consider giving a plant based diet a try.
A lot of plant based foods are rich in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins
that are capable of fighting off free radicals that cause your skin to age.
Allow us to better explain.
Within the cells of your body, the Mitochondria manufacture the energy
that every cell needs to survive. This process also creates free radicals,
which tend to do damage to a lot of mitochondria, leading to the
deterioration of the cell as a result.
On the skin, this deterioration is usually most visible in wrinkles, worry
lines and saggy dull skin. This is what makes your skin age and makes you
appear older, sometimes more than you actually are. Plant based foods
such as dark leafy greens contain the antioxidants needed to dispose of
free radicals to prevent this damage, and also stimulate the creation of
new and healthier cells that are much stronger. The result is stunning
skin that looks both beautiful and young!
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DOS
Do avoid animal products
This is of course the most obvious thing to do. As straight forward as it is,
the scope that entails animal based food products may not be so clear to
most. I know I had my challenges figuring out what to eat and what not
to eat, so I’ll make it clear for you. Avoid
• Meat from any animal, livestock, seafood or otherwise
• Dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter or cream from cows or
goats
• Honey because it comes from bees (a lot of people forget this one)
• Gelatin, because it is made from the skin, bones and cartilage of
animals
• Eggs
• Shellac, from the Iac insect
• Products made to include animal products such as deep fried
foods, bread products, pasta, refined sugar, milk chocolate, pesto
and so on.
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Do take it slow
It is certainly not easy switching out to a new diet completely
overnight. This is especially true for somebody that has
been consuming animal products and is looking to go
vegan. It can be a tough because your body certainly needs
time to adjust to your new eating habits, and shocking it
into a sudden change may not be beneficial in the long
run. This is because of a high risk of reverting back to old
ways when your body is not ready.
The best way to envision this is too look at rapid weight
loss for example.
You see your body is like a computer, and you have a
base weight. This means the weight where your body
comfortably carries out its daily functions. Now, a drastic
weight drop is a shock to your systems, and your body will
find a way to gain it all back to maintain your base weight.
It is much better to try to lose weight slowly, by adjusting
your eating habits to influence your body to make
progressive changes and adapt to your new base weight.
As such, I highly advise that you start slow, making your
progress little by little until most or all of your diet is plant
based. Start out by going vegan for a few days, then a few
weeks and just like that it will become a more permanent
lifestyle in the future!
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DON’TS
Don’t forget your protein
One of the biggest concerns of people shifting to a vegan diet is the
fact the protein macronutrient can be easy to neglect. I had these same
concerns myself when I was starting out. A large number of
available proteins in general come from animal based food, and herein
lays the belief that you won’t get enough protein when you go vegan.
Well, I want you to know that this is simply not true. Speaking for myself, I
can confidently tell you that I am eating far more protein now as a vegan
than when I was on a normal diet. The truth is that there are plenty of
plants that contain plenty of protein.
Some common sources include soybeans (which make tofu, edamame
and tempeh), beans, lentils, chickpeas, green peas, quinoa, spirulina,
oats and amaranth.
There are many more plant based sources, and they can all make for
delicious meals with the right recipe!
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Chapter 2
Getting Into the Swing
of a Plant Based Diet
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Thinking positively
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Believing in yourself
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Thinking smart
One of the more practical parts of having the right mindset involves having
the mind to actually plan things out. Sometimes the difference between
a successful and failed attempt at a plant based diet is the amount of
preparedness that went into both.
Instead of just deciding to jump into a plant based diet, it is more prudent
to sit down and think on a way to plan your meals that involves you
having an easier time doing everything.
This is why it is important to set aside time to think on goals and objectives
that you wish to achieve by a certain period of time. If you wish to go
vegan for say, a month, then planning out your meals in advance makes
it easier for you to go out shopping for the right food, and preparing it
beforehand. Have a timeline to help you stay focused. Remember that
little manageable goals add up to one big goal, so break down your big
goal into many little ones and work from there. Like prepping your food
today, or going exercising tomorrow. Little goals always add up.
It can be very stressful to think of what to eat on a daily basis, especially if
you don’t know what you want. Think on a meal plan, and follow through
on it by preparing the necessary items in advance. This saves on time,
energy and money in the long run.
So always think ahead. It is a valuable quality for your mindset.
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There is something that we all stand to gain from going vegan. I know
that for some of you, it is losing weight so that you can feel comfortable
in your own body again. For this, you’re going to need to pay a bit more
attention to your calorie consumption.
So let’s look at it more closely!
In order to lose weight, you need to reduce your daily calorie intake. But
how much should you reduce in order to successfully cut down on a few
pounds?
1
For starters, you need to figure out your daily calorie requirement,
or your daily maintenance calorie level. This is how many calories
you need in a day in order to live your normal life. This equation
estimates it fairly well
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Once you know your daily maintenance calorie level, you can now
easily decide by how much you want to reduce it. This reduction
s referred to as a calorie deficit. You are essentially eating fewer
calories than your body requires for daily maintenance, and this
will in turn force your body to turn to its own fat reservoirs for
energy, effectively helping you lose weight.
According to research from many nutritionists, your calorie deficit
should be about 15% to 20% of your daily calorie maintenance
level.
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DAY 1
Breakfast (7 am) Tofu Scramble with avocado and toast
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of fresh watermelon, Mixed nuts, (unsalted)
Lunch (12 noon) Black lentil bowl, with kale, quinoa, shredded carrots,
cucumber slices and pumpkin seeds, (fresh squeezed
lemon juice and balsamic sauce)
Dinner (8 pm) Baked tofu, quinoa with roasted broccoli and cauliflower
Before bed if hungry 1 cup of Blessed protein blended with water or almond
milk and ice
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DAY 2
Morning Smoothie:
½ frozen banana
Breakfast (7 am) 1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of kale 1 tbsp. chia seeds 1/3 cup of oats.
Blend with 1 cup of almond milk and ice
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of fresh watermelon, Mixed nuts, (unsalted)
Lunch (12 noon) Baked tofu, quinoa with broccoli and cauliflower
Snack (4 pm) Rice cake with hummus and cucumber slices with a bit of
lemon juice
Dinner (8 pm) Black lentils salad with kale, quinoa, shredded carrots,
cucumber slices and pumpkin seeds. (lemon juice and
balsamic sauce)
Before bed if hungry 1 cup of Blessed protein blended with water or almond
milk and ice.
DAY 3
Breakfast Power Smoothie:
I use Nagoya organic silken Tofu
½ package of silken Tofu
½ tbsp. of chia seed
½ frozen Banana
Breakfast (7 am)
5 frozen blueberries
½ leaf of kale
¼ Tbsp. of mana powder
¼ cup of plant based milk. Blend with ice
Snack (10 am) Small green apple with 2 tbsps. of almond butter
Lunch (12 noon) Roasted chickpeas with quinoa, kale, roasted broccoli and
½ avocado
Snack (4 pm) 1 handful of mixed nuts (unsalted) with ½ of a banana
Dinner (8 pm) Roasted cauliflower, black eye peas, quinoa bowl; add
some pumpkin seeds on top.
Before bed if hungry Carrots with hummus
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DAY 4
Oatmeal with blueberries, chia seeds, cacao nibs, and
Breakfast (7 am)
almond milk
Snack (10 am) Rice cake with hummus and fresh cucumber slices with a
little bit of lemon on top
Lunch (12 noon) Roasted cauliflower, Black eye peas, quinoa bowl; add
some pumpkin seeds on top
Snack (4 pm) Roasted chickpeas mixed with cashews and almonds
DAY 5
Oatmeal with blueberries, strawberries, chia seeds and
Breakfast (7 am)
almond milk
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of fresh watermelon, mixed nuts ( unsalted)
Lunch (12 noon) Whole grain pasta with sundried tomatoes, asparagus,
pumpkin seeds, cherry tomatoes, grilled tofu
Snack (4 pm) Green apple with almond butter
Dinner (8 pm) Baked sweet potato with steamed broccoli and baked
barbecue tempeh
Before bed if hungry Almond yogurt with Blessed plant based protein
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DAY 6
Breakfast (7 am) Banana Protein pancake with walnuts
Dinner (8 pm) Black bean, quinoa, corn, broccoli, cherry tomato bowl
Before bed if hungry Almond yogurt with Blessed plant based protein
DAY 7
Tofu scramble with mushrooms and red pepper, slice of
Breakfast (7 am)
multigrain bread
Snack (10 am) Small banana with some almonds
Lunch (12 noon) Seitan, red pepper, quinoa, bok choy bowl seasoned with
soy amino
Snack (4 pm) Rice cake topped with hummus and cucumber slices
Dinner (8 pm) Black beans, corn, steamed broccoli, cherry tomatoes bowl
Before bed if hungry Blessed plant based protein mixed with almond milk
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WEEK TWO
DAY 1
Breakfast (7 am) Protein waffle with pecan and cacao nibs
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of Watermelon with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) Seitan, red pepper, brown rice, bok choy bowl season with
soy amino
DAY 2
Breakfast (7 am) Snicker doodle Chickpeas smoothie (view recipe page)
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of Watermelon with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) White bean kale stew (view recipe page )
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DAY 3
Scramble tofu with mushrooms and red peppers, with
Breakfast (7 am)
multigrain bread and slices of avocado.
Snack (10 am) Small banana with mixed nuts
Before bed if hungry Almond yogurt with 1 scoop of Blessed plant based
protein
DAY 4
Protein oatmeal with blueberries and shredded
Breakfast (7 am)
almonds (view recipe page)
Snack (10 am) Small green apple with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) Mashed chickpeas salad sandwich (view recipes page)
Snack (4 pm) Rice cake with almond butter and slices of banana
Dinner (8 pm) Seitan Tacos with side of avocados slides, season with lime
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DAY 5
Breakfast Smoothie:
½ frozen banana
1/3 frozen blueberries
Breakfast (7 am)
½ scoop of blessed plant based protein
1 cup of pea milk 1 tbsp. of chia seeds Blend with ice.
Lunch (12 noon) Seitan Tacos with side of avocados slices; season with lime
Before bed if hungry Blessed plant based protein mixed with 6 oz. of almond
milk
DAY 6
Protein pancakes with banana and walnut (view recipe
Breakfast (7 am)
page)
Snack (10 am) Avocado toast with whole grain bread
Lunch (12 noon) Baked sweet potato with tofu sesame steaks and steamed
broccoli
Snack (4 pm) Small green apple with 2 tbsps. of almond butter
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DAY 7
Breakfast (7 am) Oatmeal with banana slices and shredded almonds
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of watermelon with mixed nuts
Dinner (8 pm) Baked sweet potato, steamed broccoli, black beans and
diced of tomatoes, lemon juice to taste with a little bit of
salt
Before bed if hungry Almond yogurt with 1 scoop of blessed protein
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WEEK THREE
DAY 1
Tofu scramble with mushroom and ½ cup of red
Breakfast (7 am)
potatoes
Snack (10 am) Steamed edamame with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) Roasted cauliflower and broccoli with brown rice and
baked tempeh
DAY 2
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie:
1 cup of almond milk
½ cup rolled oats
Breakfast (7 am)
1 banana broken into chunks
10 strawberries
Snack (10 am) Rice cake with hummus and slices of cucumber
Lunch (12 noon) Roasted cauliflower and broccoli, baked sweet potato and
tempeh
Snack (4 pm) Slices of green apple with almond butter
Dinner (8 pm) Brown rice, black beans with roasted cauliflower and
asparagus
Before bed if hungry Blessed plant based protein with 6oz. of almond milk
mixed with ice
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DAY 3
Breakfast smoothie:
1 cup of kale
1 banana
Breakfast (7 am) 1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of Blessed plant base protein
Mix with almond milk and ice
Lunch (12 noon) Brown rice bowl with asparagus, cilantro, cherry tomatoes,
red pepper, baked tofu cubes; season with fresh lime
Before bed if hungry 1 protein chocolate coconut pancake (view recipe page)
DAY 4
Tofu scramble with mushroom and ½ cup of roasted
Breakfast (7 am)
red potatoes
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of watermelon with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) Blessed protein plant based mixed with almond milk and
ice and ½ of a banana
Snack (4 pm) Brown rice, black beans, corn and cherry tomato bowl
Before bed if hungry Blessed plant based protein with 6oz. of almond milk
mixed with ice
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DAY 5
Oatmeal with shredded almonds, blueberries and
Breakfast (7 am)
almond milk
Snack (10 am) 1 small banana with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) Whole grain pasta salad, asparagus, cherry tomatoes,
a few small black olives and chickpeas bowl; add some
cilantro on top
Snack (4 pm) 1 rice cake with hummus topping and a few slices of
cucumber; add fresh lemon on top
Dinner (8 pm) Big green salad:
1 cup of kale
1 cup of arugula Shredded carrots slides of cucumber
½ tomato
½ avocado
Serve with tofu sesame steaks; season with tahini sauce
Before bed if hungry 1 scoop of Blessed protein coconut chocolate mixed with
6oz. almond milk or water and ice
DAY 6
Tofu scramble with mushroom and ½ cup of roasted
Breakfast (7 am)
red potatoes
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of watermelon with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) Blessed protein plant based mixed with almond milk and
ice and ½ of a banana
Snack (4 pm) Brown rice, black beans, corn and cherry tomato bowl
Before bed if hungry Blessed plant based protein with 6oz. of almond milk
mixed with ice
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DAY 7
Tofu scramble with mushroom and 1/2 cup of red
Breakfast (7 am)
potatoes
Snack (10 am) 1 cup of Watermelon with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) White bean kale stew (view recipe page)
Dinner (8 pm) Quinoa bowl with chickpeas and Italian mixed veggies (
zucchini, red bell pepper, carrots, green beans and lima
beans) add 2 tsp. of basil, 1 tsp. oregano, salt, pepper and
lime to taste
Before bed if hungry Blessed plant based protein mixed with 6oz of almond
milk and ice
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WEEK FOUR
DAY 1
Oatmeal with slices of banana, shredded almond,
Breakfast (7 am)
cacao nibs and almond milk
Snack (10 am) Rice cake topping with hummus and cucumber slices
Lunch (12 noon) White bean Kale stew (View recipe page )
DAY 2
Breakfast (7 am) Berry Smoothie with Muesli
Snack (10 am) Fruit salad nut and seeds mixed
Lunch (12 noon) Zucchini Pasta with black olive, pumpkin seeds and
sundried tomatoes
Snack (4 pm) Tomato and Strawberry Tahini Toast (view recipe page)
Dinner (8 pm) Black bean tempeh and veggies stir fry with Tahini
Mustard and garlic sauce (view recipe page)
½ cup of corn
½ cup of peas
½ cup of black beans
4 oz. of Tempeh cut in cubs A few slices of red pepper
green onions
Toss everything together on a pan; add some water during
the cooking process
Mix the sauce at the end of the cooking process
Sauce: Tahini Mustard
1 tbsp. of tahini
½ tbsps. of mustard
¼ tsp. of onion powder ¼ tsp. of garlic powder Mix with
water.
Before bed if hungry Coconut yogurt with pumpkin seeds and blueberries
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DAY 3
Berry Smoothie Bowl
3.2 oz. frozen mixed berries
½ medium banana
Breakfast (7 am) 7.1 oz. plain almond milk yogurt
4.4 fl. oz. almond milk yogurt
1 tsp. acai berry powder
Top with muesli
Snack (10 am) Cucumber and Strawberry Tahini Toast (view recipe page)
Lunch (12 noon) Cauliflower rice with portabella mushroom, grilled onion
asparagus and slices of avocado
Snack (4 pm) Coconut milk yogurt with muesli
Place the yogurt and maple syrup in a small bowl; mix well
then top with the muesli
Dinner (8 pm) Zucchini Pasta with black olive, pumpkin seeds and
sundried tomatoes
Before bed if hungry Slices of fresh cucumber with hummus
DAY 4
Breakfast (7 am) Tofu scramble with mushroom and toast
Snack (10 am) Small green apple with mixed nuts
Lunch (12 noon) Power bowl: Sweet potatoes chopped, roasted chickpeas
with chopped curly kale; add tahini sauce for topping
Snack (4 pm) Small banana with mixed nuts
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DAY 5
Breakfast (7 am) Oatmeal with banana slices and shredded almonds
Snack (10 am) Mixed nuts with blueberries
Lunch (12 noon) Quinoa bowl with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas
Dinner (8 pm) Baked tempeh, sweet potato with roasted eggplant and
zucchini
Before bed if hungry Blessed plant based protein with 6oz of almond milk
mixed with ice
DAY 6
Breakfast Power Smoothie:
I use Nagoya organic silken Tofu
½ package of silken Tofu
½ tbsp. of chia seed
½ frozen Banana
Breakfast (7 am)
5 frozen blueberries
½ leaf of kale
¼ Tbsp. of mana powder
¼ cup of plant based milk. Blend with ice
Lunch (12 noon) Baked tempeh with bok choy, broccoli and cauliflower rice;
add some liquid amino to season
Snack (4 pm) Roasted chickpeas with small green apple
Dinner (8 pm) Protein bowl: Quinoa, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans
and slices of avocado
Before bed if hungry Steamed edamame
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DAY 7
Green power smoothie:
1 small green apple
½ of cucumber
2 pitted dates
Breakfast (7 am)
10 almonds
1 cup of kale
Blend with ice
Snack (10 am) Coconut yogurt with mixed berries and pumpkin seeds
NOTE:
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I cannot express to you the amount of time and effort that it will save
you to just have your meals already portioned out for you when it’s time
to make them is almost unbelievable. For this you need to invest in bags
and containers that you can then portion food into. When you need a
quick meal, just whip out a container and your food will be ready after
just a few minutes of preparation.
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Many people have found themselves put off by a diet because of strict
calorie counting and specific weighing for the perfect proportions. It can
be cumbersome I know, but with this diet, it doesn’t need to be. A few
things to remember
• A medium potato is about 80 calories on average.
• A pinch is exactly that. How much you can pinch between your
thumb and forefinger.
• A handful is usually about 80 to 100 grams for something like rice
or quinoa, and this is usually about ½ a cup.
At the end of the day, you don’t need to stress about the specifics of the
numbers. Cooking can be easy, and nothing needs to be meticulously
hard.
As a note, I would recommend using the MyFitnessPal app to help you
keep track of just how much protein, fat and carbs you’re eating. It only
requires you to enter details on a food item once and that is it. From
there you can comfortably keep track of all your macros without much
hassle. And it also helps you see if you’re eating enough of any particular
macro.
That said, it is important to remember your daily macro consumption.
This will usually depend your body type.
• Ectomorph body type – Usually skinny, thin and having a hard time
building muscle. The recommendation for this body type is 25%
protein, 55% carbs and 20% fat.
• Mesomorph body type – Typically muscular and generally more
athletic. For this body type, keep your ratios at 30% protein, 40%
carbs and 30% fat.
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As soon as you get home from the grocery store with your veggies,
wash, chop and portion them out. You can keep them in the freezer,
and then be pulling out a fresh bag every day of the week without
losing any of its nutritional quality. Always have these veggies in your
freezer and you’ll have a far easier time.
• Chopped onions (not blanched: just chopped and frozen)
• Chopped bell pepper
• Pre-sautéed mushrooms
• Broccoli florets or peeled, chopped stalks
• Cauliflower florets
• Green beans, French, Italian and regular
• Kale, collards or other greens. Quickly blanched and drained well.
• Mixed veggies ( carrots, red pepper, onions, zucchini)
• Frozen precooked beans in 1 1/2 or 3-cup bags
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Veggies aren’t the only thing you can keep in your freezer, you can also
have
• Veggie Burgers, homemade or store bought
• Sweet potato fries
• Frozen Whole Grain Bread
• Save time with a slow cooker
One of the best things about having a slow cooker is the fact that you
can leave it cooking for hours with little to no supervision. You can toss
in some ingredients in the morning, head out to work, and come back
in the evening for a hot plate of an already well cooked meal. Countless
vegan recipes for slow cooker use exist on the internet, so make the
most of them if possible.
Stock up on snacks
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For years now carbs have gotten a bad rap as the foods that make you fat.
Many diets shun them, but I tell you today that carbs are just as important
as proteins and fat. Remember that your number one preferred source
of energy is carbs. Your brain also needs these carbs in order to function.
Just focus on healthy carbs like broccoli and bananas, instead of empty
calories from carbs like donuts which offer the body nothing in the way
of nutrients.
Before we get into the actual recipes, there is a shopping list containing
all the products that you need for each week.
As a note, each weekly shopping list can stand on its own every week.
However, you should review your food stocks at the end of every week
to make sure you are not shopping for something that you already have
the next time you’re out. Focus on food items that have run out instead.
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WEEK ONE
Shopping List
• Tofu • Cashews • Watermelon
• Quinoa • Pumpkin seeds • Bananas
• Oats • Chia seeds • Green apples
• Corn • Cacao nibs • Blueberries
• Whole grain pasta • Almonds • Strawberries
• Multigrain bread • Almond milk • Tomatoes
• Rice Cake • Almond Butter • Sundried tomatoes
• Lentils • Avocadoes • Almond Yogurt
• Chickpeas • Kale • Maca powder.
• Black eye peas • Red peppers • Blessed plant
protein
• Black beans • Cauliflower
• Seitan
• Hummus • Carrots
• Soy amino
• Mixed Nuts • Broccoli
• Lemon juice
• Walnuts • Asparagus
• Cucumber
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Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
1. Rinse and drain the water from the package of the tofu.
2. Pat the brick of tofu with paper towel.
3. Heat a nonstick pan to medium heat, add coconut oil and fry shallots
for 1 minute or until soft.
4. Crumble the tofu by hand onto small pieces into the pan. Heat and fry
together for another 2-3 minutes, and then start adding the spices,
sea salt, and nutritional yeast. Cook another 4 minutes until most
moisture is absorbed and there is some browning of the tofu.
5. Then add the plant based milk and cook for another 2 minutes. You
can add black pepper and green onions during these last 2 minutes.
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Avocado Toast
Ingredients
• ½ of an avocado
• 2 small wholegrain bread
(below 60 Cal per serving)
or 1 slice
• Lime juice
• Black and White sesame
seeds
• Himalaya pink salt
(optional)
Directions
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• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Black pepper and cumin
to season
• Coconut oil spray
Directions
1. Cut into small pieces and put on a baking pan sprayed with coconut
oil spray.
2. Broil in pre-heated oven for approx. 15 min.
3. Season the veggies with cumin and black pepper.
4. Stick with a fork and test to your desired texture every 5 minutes or
so.
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Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). ii. Blot chickpeas with
paper towel to dry them. iii. Use coconut pam oil spray for the baking
sheet.
2. Spread on a baking sheet with all the spices and bake for 10 to 20
minutes until browned and crunchy.
3. Watch carefully in the last few minutes to avoid burning.
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Barbecue Tempeh
Ingredients
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tempeh crosswise into 1/2”
slices.
2. Add all the ingredients for the sauce. Mix it together and once it’s mixed,
dip the tempeh both side in the sauce. You can leave it to marinate or
just dip both sides.
3. Spray the baking sheet with coconut pam oil.
4. Place the tempeh on the baking sheet; add the rest of the sauce on
top.
5. Bake for approximately 6 minutes per side.
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1. Heat pan to medium heat and lightly oil with coconut spray.
2. Place all the ingredients in blender.
3. Add a quarter cup of the batter into the pan. Flip once bubbles have
formed and popped iv. Top with fresh fruits and apple syrup.
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WEEK TWO
Shopping List
• Brown rice • Pecans • Lemon juice
• Rice cakes • Cacao nibs • Watermelon
• Oats • Sesame Seeds • Green apples
• Sweet potatoes • Chia seeds • Bananas
• Quinoa • Kale • Blueberries
• Whole grain bread • Bok choy • Strawberries
• Seitan • Arugula • Hummus
• Tofu • Asparagus • Almond butter
• Tempeh • Red Pepper • Almond yoghurt
• Edamame beans • Cucumber • Almond milk
• Chickpeas • Cauliflower • Pea milk
• Black beans • Broccoli • Soy amino
• White beans • Carrots • Blessed plant
protein
• Mixed nuts • Mushrooms
• Walnuts • Tomatoes
• Limes
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Directions
1. Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. ii. Add the onion and
sauce for about 5 minutes. iii. Add the garlic and sauté a minute or two
more. iv. Add tomatoes, beans, carrots, basil and rosemary.
2. Cover, turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the carrots are
tender, about 15 minutes. vi. Uncover, stir in the kale and cook until
heated thoroughly.
3. Add salt and pepper. viii. Can be served over quinoa or rice.
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Snicker doodle
Chickpeas smoothie
Ingredients
Directions
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Directions
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Mashed chickpeas
Sandwich
Ingredients
Directions
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Seitan Tacos
Ingredients
Directions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions for 5
minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.
2. Add the seitan, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and lime
juice to the skillet and stir to combine.
3. Sauté until the seitan is golden brown and warmed through, about ten
minutes.
4. Fill taco shells with seitan mixture, top with some avocado and chopped
lettuce.
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WEEK THREE
Shopping List
• Red potatoes • Almonds • Watermelon
• Sweet potatoes • Pecans • Green apples
• Whole grain pasta • Cacao nibs • Blueberries
• Brown rice • Sesame seeds • Strawberries
• Quinoa • Mushrooms • Lemons
• Tofu • Cauliflower • Onion powder
• Tempeh • Broccoli • Mustard
• Oats • Kale • Apple cider Vinegar
• Multigrain bread • Carrots • Hummus
• Corn • Cucumber • Tahini
• Edamame beans • Asparagus • Almond butter
• Chickpeas • Avocadoes • Almond milk
• Black beans • Arugula/Cilantro • Coconut yoghurt
• Green beans • Red peppers • Blessed plant
protein
• Lima beans • Black olives
• Mixed nuts • Tomatoes
• Garlic
• Bananas
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Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
Directions
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Tahini Mustard
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp. of tahini
• ½ tbsps. of mustard
• ¼ tsp. of onion powder
• ¼ tsp. of garlic powder
• 1/3 tsp. of maple syrup
(optional)
• Mixed with water
Directions
1. Throw all the ingredients together and mix with a little bit of water
until you get the desired texture. I add the water slowly.
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Tahini Sauce
Ingredients
• 2 tbsps. of tahini
• ½ tbsp. of Apple cider
vinegar
• 1 garlic clove
• ¼ tbsp. of onion powder
• 1 tbsp. of fresh lemon
Directions
1. Throw all the ingredients together and mix with a little bit of water
until you get the desired texture. I add the water slowly.
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WEEK FOUR
Shopping List
• Oats • Kale • Sundried tomatoes
• Quinoa • Bok choy • Bananas
• Rice cake • Portabella • Green apples
mushrooms
• Sweet potatoes • Watermelon
• Cucumber
• Tofu • Blueberries
• Cauliflower
• Tempeh • Strawberries
• Broccoli
• Edamame beans • Hummus
• Zucchini
• Peas • Almond butter
• Asparagus
• Chickpeas • Almond milk
• Eggplant
• Mixed nuts • Almond milk
• Red bell peppers yoghurt
• Almonds
• Lemons • Coconut yoghurt
• Cacao nibs
• Onions • Acai berry powder
• Chia seeds
• Onion powder • Mana powder
• Sesame seeds
• Mustard • Soy amino
• Pumpkin seeds
• Tomatoes
• Dates
• Black olives
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Cucumber and
Strawberry Tahini Toast
Ingredients
Directions
1. Use the strawberry tahini sauce from this book. Toast the slices of
bread.
2. Spread a spoon full of the dressing over the slice of bread.
3. Top with cucumbers; add some fresh lemon juice to taste.
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• 2 tbsps. of tahini
• ½ tbsp. of Apple cider
vinegar
• 2 small strawberries
• ¼ tbsp. of onion powder
• ¼ tsp. of garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice
Directions
1. Throw all the ingredients together and mix with a little bit of water
until you get the desired texture. I add the water slowly.
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Sesame Tempeh
Ingredients
• 1 pack of tempeh
• 100ml/0.4 cup coconut soy
sauce (I use Bragg’s Liquid
coconut Amino)
• ½ tsp. of black sesame
• ½ tsp. of white sesame
• ½ tsp. turmeric
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tempeh crosswise into ½”
slices.
2. Add all the ingredients for the sauce. Mix it together and once it’s
all mixed dip the tempeh both side in the sauce. You can leave it to
marinate or just dip both sides.
3. Spray the baking sheet with coconut pam oil.
4. Place the tempeh on the baking sheet; add the rest of the sauce on
top.
5. Bake for approximately 6 minutes per side.
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• ½ cup of corn
• ½ cup of peas
• ½ cup of black beans
• 8 oz. of tempeh cut in cubs
• ½ of red pepper
• 1 tablespoon of green
onions
Directions
1. Toss everything together on a pan; add some water during the cooking
process.
2. Mix the tahini sauce at the end of the cooking.
3. Serve it over a fresh lettuce or kale.
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BONUS RECIPES
Add some variety to
your menu with the
following collection of
bonus recipes!
LUNCH RECIPES
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Grilled Vegetable
Sandwich
• 8 leaves romaine lettuce
• 8 slices tomato
• Ketchup, mustard, or your
favourite condiment
• Lemon-Herb Marinade
• ¼ to ½ cup freshly squeezed
lemon juice
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup minced fresh herbs
(try basil, thyme, oregano,
and Italian parsley)
Ingredients • 1½ teaspoons Dijon or
stone-ground mustard
• 1 recipe Lemon-Herb
Marinade • ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 large zucchini, sliced • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
lengthwise into ¼-inch strips • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 large red bell pepper, (optional)
seeded and quartered • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 small yellow onion, sliced (optional)
into ¼-inch rounds • 1 garlic clove, pressed or
• 4 large shiitake mushrooms minced (optional)
• 4 slices pineapple, optional
• 4 whole-grain buns, or 8
slices bread of choice
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Hummus wrap
Ingredients
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Traditional Hummus
Makes 1½ cups
Ingredients
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DINNER
RECIPES
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Tofu–Garden Vegetable
Salad
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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• 1 tablespoon toasted
sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons peeled and
minced fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed or
minced
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1½ teaspoons pure maple
syrup
• 6 cups collards, cut into
½-inch strips, loosely packed
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed
lemon juice
Directions
1. Place the oil, ginger, garlic, and salt in a medium-size skillet over
medium heat. Cook until browning, stirring frequently. Add the maple
syrup, and cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently.
2. Add the collards and soy sauce, and quickly stir (tongs work best for
this) for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan while they are still bright
green. Transfer to a bowl and add the lemon juice.
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SNACK RECIPES
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Vegan Omelet
Ingredients
1. For this recipe it is nice to have a blender, however, you can mix the
ingredients manually. You will also need a medium sized non-stick pan
with a lid (preferably glass so you can see how it is cooking).
2. Place the ingredients into your blender and blend till smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into the pan and place on a low to medium heat.
Cover the pan with a lid for 3-4 minutes until the top of the omelet has
a sponge-like consistency (quite firm on top like bread).
4. From here you can either fold in your favorite ingredients and serve or
turn over the omelet to brown both sides.
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Crispy Kale
Ingredients
Directions
1. Preheat the oven (or even a toaster oven for smaller batches) to 350°F.
Use your hands to rip small pieces of the leaves off the stem of the
kale. Arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer, using two baking
sheets if necessary. When the oven is ready, bake for 12 to 15 minutes
or until your desired crispiness is achieved.
2. Remove from the oven and transfer the kale to a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with the nutritional yeast and sea
salt, and toss gently with your hands until all the kale is covered. Serve
immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
3. Please do not refrigerate.
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• 2 pitas
• ½ cup Vegenaise, or to taste
• 1 tomato, sliced into 8 thin
slices
• 8 slices cucumber
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• Sea salt
• Salad
Directions
1. Warm the pitas in a skillet. Spread each pita with 2 tablespoons of the
mayo.
2. Slice into quarters, top with tomato and cucumber slices, and sprinkle
with nutritional yeast and salt.
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EXERCISE DURATION
Jumping Jacks 45 seconds
Rest 15 seconds
Lunges 45 seconds
Rest 15 seconds
Pushups 45 seconds
Rest 15 seconds
Squats 45 seconds
Rest 15 seconds
High Knees 45 seconds
Rest 15 seconds
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NOTE:
This entire routine makes for one round. The complete
workout should be 3 rounds in total, so please repeat as
required.
Don’t forget to rest. You need rest for your muscles to recover
from your exercise activity, and for them to also continue
burning fat and building muscle. So rest while you can,
because it is that important!
As a last motivational tip,
Find a place where you can receive support for all your efforts.
Make some friends at the gym with people who share your
same goals for fitness. Find communities of people living
a vegan lifestyle. It is easy to quit when you are alone and
things get tough, but having people to support you keeps you
motivated.
If you don’t have a circle of friends with these interests, then
you have me.
Let me be your motivator. Use me to keep your spirits up.
Check out my Facebook group, and talk with me and other
like-minded people on the same journey as you. I cannot tell
you how much a bit of support did for me, and how much
more it can do for you.
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