Daily Delish(es) (guest post)
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Being a college student is hard.
Being a vegan, health-conscious, yoga and running obsessed, engineering major is even harder.
But hey, I’ve never been one to back away from a challenge, and balancing schoolwork, a social life, and a healthy life style is something that I take very seriously. I’ve had some unhealthy habits in the past, and a new dedication to doing what’s right for me has been my priority for this school year. I moved in to my own house (well, I do have roommates) with a kitchen, and so many of my friends are amazed at the healthy, delicious, and animal-free items that come out of that tiny room.
To keep my brain operating at it’s optimal level and my body full of energy, I try to eat as many whole, natural foods as possible. With a limited budget and some major time restraints, this is not an easy task, but I do what I can and can say that I do eat about a million times better than the average Ramen-inhaling, free pizza-downing, beer pitcher-jugging kids that are my peers.
Breakfast
I need to eat as soon as I wake up. Taking my time makes me nauseous and grumpy, so I whip up large meals to get my day started. I try to balance whole grains, healthy fats, some protein, and a little bit of sugar to really satiate me and hold me through a few hours of class.
Apple Cinnamon Oats
Blueberry Peanut Butter Oats
Blueberry Oats
Snacks
I have between 1 and 4 snacks during the day, averaging at about 200 calories. What I eat really depends on where I am and what I have available to me. Sometimes it’s just a bar and a piece of fruit, where as other times I can make some tofu pudding topped with a little granola.
Apple and Larabar
Banana and Luna Bar
Cinnamon Banana Rice Cakes
Dry Roasted & Salted Edamame
Pistachios
Mixed Berry Tofu Pudding with Granola
Lunch
Lunch is usually eaten on the go, either in class, at the library, or at my desk at work. There are a million different vegan sandwich and wrap options, and as long as you load them up with veggies and balance protein and whole wheat carbohydrates, you’re good until you get home for a snack.
Avocado, Spinach, and Hummus Wrap
Homemade Lentil Soup
Veggie Burger
Dinner
I love to get creative for dinner, which is the only meal that I don’t feel super rushed to get going. I’m usually pretty hungry from my afternoon workout, and I make sure that what I’m doing will keep me full but leave a little room for dessert.
Grilled Veggie Salad
Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli, Hummus, and Balsamic Vinegar
Seitan Stroganoff
Soba Noodle Miso Soup
Dessert
Just because I don’t eat eggs or dairy doesn’t mean I don’t have a sweet tooth. I love to bake, and I have been known to just not mention the fact that my baked goods are vegan to my meat-obsessed guy friends. I let them rave about the treats until I drop the bomb that they just ate an animal friendly meal.
Double Chocolate Brownies with Berry Cream Cheese Icing
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a pretty typical selection of the stuff that I like to eat on a daily basis. I love my greens, sweet potatoes, and really anything else I can get my hands on.
Feel free to email me or stop by my blog to learn a little bit more about me and for any recipes that you may want to try. Trust me, this stuff is good!
Don’t forget to
Run, eat, play, and breathe.
Anna
Akeller7@gmail.com
Runeatplayandbreathe.blogspot.com
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