I’m currently doing Low Carb bootcamp and am very much an omnivore. However, Ive just been watching the ‘documentary’ with 4 sets of twins testing healthy omnivore V healthy vegan (there were carbs everywhere). I’m just wondering if anyone has given it a go or is vegan and given low carb a go? Is it remotely possible?
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HollyKnight · 13/01/2024 23:52
I tried it (keto vegan) but I found it too restrictive to maintain. It looked more like a starvation diet because I hate most of those meat alternatives, so it was pretty much just green veg and nuts. These days I mostly alternate between low-carb vegetarian and low-carb pescetarian. Vegetarian is much easier to do low-carb.
NotDonna · 12/01/2024 10:38
Thanks @notacooldad some nice looking recipes there especially aubergine stir fry. I do think it’ll be good to incorporate a couple of vegan (or at least vegetarian) meals a week.
notacooldad · 10/01/2024 20:04
Here's 16 low carb vegan meals to get you started.
Of course you can low carb vegan, you just have to meal plan carefully to get a good balance.
https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/7884669/low-carb-vegan-dinner-recipes/
WagWoofWalkMeeoow · 14/01/2024 00:07
@HollyKnight
you think low carb vegetarian is easier?
10 years in I still find it difficult/boring. What do you eat? I end up just not eating because I can't stand such a limited range of food over & over. I've stopped eating breakfast as there's only so much Greek yogurt a girl can eat, same with lunch really, it's just the same things I eat for dinner, so get fed up. Even only OMD I don't lose weight.
oh I said in my other post, which you may not have read, I don't eat eggs.
thanks for any suggestions
HollyKnight · 13/01/2024 23:52
I tried it (keto vegan) but I found it too restrictive to maintain. It looked more like a starvation diet because I hate most of those meat alternatives, so it was pretty much just green veg and nuts. These days I mostly alternate between low-carb vegetarian and low-carb pescetarian. Vegetarian is much easier to do low-carb.
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NotDonna · 13/01/2024 22:52
Yes it’s a texture thing plus it’s kinda taste less. Battered tofu isn’t low carb and sweet & sour sauces even homemade could be sugary perhaps. But I know what you mean - needs sauces and good strong flavours to complement.
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