tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post6373916350478432742..comments2024-03-21T06:38:13.673-04:00Comments on Vegan Epicurean: Transitioning to a Healthy Vegan Lifestyle - Step TwoVegan Epicureanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-63453759372357149922013-02-05T08:19:17.538-05:002013-02-05T08:19:17.538-05:00Raven,
Don't be too hard on yourself. I read...Raven,<br /><br />Don't be too hard on yourself. I read somewhere that only 3% of Americans eat that much produce. Since the average American gets 3 servings, with two of them being potatoes, I am sure you are far ahead of that. :-) However more is always better for you. <br /><br />You are welcome. If you ever have any other questions please feel free to ask. If I know I am happy to share.<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-60847918542192756852013-02-04T23:21:23.706-05:002013-02-04T23:21:23.706-05:00Thanks that's exactly what I was looking for! ...Thanks that's exactly what I was looking for! As I suspected, I'm eating fewer fruits and veg than i should be and too many processed grains. Thanks again!<br />Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17577295986116704369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-7118138032668610592013-02-02T17:36:18.022-05:002013-02-02T17:36:18.022-05:00Hello Raven,
I am happy to hear that this series ...Hello Raven,<br /><br />I am happy to hear that this series has been helpful for you! Thank you so much for letting me know. :-) I wish more people realized that it is just as easy to be an unhealthy vegan as it is an unhealthy omnivore. <br /><br />First, you can't eat too many servings of either vegetables or fruits. That being said the easiest way to think of a serving is that generally one piece of fruit is a serving (about 1/2 cup). A standard banana would be 2 servings. You get the idea. As far as veggies are concerned 1 cup of raw veggies or 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables is roughly a serving. For something like leafy greens you need to really pack them before measuring the cup. I usually just eye ball 2-3 cups of unpacked leafy greens and call that a serving. Something like dried fruit is a much smaller serving, think 1/4 cup or less. I hope that helped. :-)<br /><br />If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask. I am happy to help any way that I can.<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-26782358521592220842013-02-02T13:05:39.850-05:002013-02-02T13:05:39.850-05:00I've been vegan for years but not a healthy on...I've been vegan for years but not a healthy one, so this series has been really helpful, thank you! Do you have any tips on how to roughly determine what constitutes "one serving" of fruit/veg? Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17577295986116704369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-4558746418560877942013-01-19T12:58:26.472-05:002013-01-19T12:58:26.472-05:00Hi Matt,
You bought the little sheets of roasted ...Hi Matt,<br /><br />You bought the little sheets of roasted seaweed? I love those, but it sounds like you weren't too crazy about them. Sorry! You can use them as wraps to hold other foods. That may help you while you acquire a taste for them. They are nothing more than the wrapper that goes on sushi only roasted and salted. Seaweed is packed with minerals that most Americans are deficient in. Hopefully there is another brand you will like more. However, I love that you tried it. :-)<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-16051020145260917372013-01-19T12:44:18.498-05:002013-01-19T12:44:18.498-05:00I bought some "sea snacks" yesterday sal...I bought some "sea snacks" yesterday salty seaweed and almost died trying them. My wife says I'm very extreme when I commit to something but not that extreme.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336635708436306425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-72187411805791607292013-01-19T12:34:56.037-05:002013-01-19T12:34:56.037-05:00Hey Matt,
Let me know if you ever have any questi...Hey Matt,<br /><br />Let me know if you ever have any questions I am happy to help. Now I need to get you to swap those Doritos for cheezy kale chips. ;-) One day it will happen. <br /><br />You get a big woo hoo for being smoke and meat free. That is so awesome. Love it!<br /><br />((hugs))<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-4636026657372442032013-01-19T12:30:25.683-05:002013-01-19T12:30:25.683-05:00Thanks for breaking down the ten servings into exa...Thanks for breaking down the ten servings into examples that makes it easier to understand. Yes I'm still smoke free and thanks to Doritos a happy non meat eater so far haha. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336635708436306425noreply@blogger.com