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I highly recommend reading <em>The Pleasure Trap</em> by Drs. Doug Lisle and Alan Goldhamer. It goes a long way toward making sense of seemingly overwhelming food cravings. Or, if you prefer, Dr. Lisle gives presentations that touch on the subject, some of which are available on Youtube. He just gave a talk a few days ago on the Plantstrong channel, for example, and while the primary focus was weight loss, he did talk about cravings, what they are, and how they fade.

I'm sorry to hear what you are going through. WFPB is definitely your best bet, food wise, to help with inflammation. Hopefully getting back to it will start a virtuous cycle.

As to what to make, my advice is to re-think the cooking process. For example, overnight oatmeal does not need to be babysat and it turns out great. Use this cooking method instead so you don't need to be in the kitchen. Lot's of other things can cook unattended and/or be done in stages.

Stews and soups. Reduce the time it takes to cut the veggies by using a mandoline with a cube slicer (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Fullstar-Mandoline-Slicer-Spiralizer-Vegetable/dp/B07VG4S38C/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&amp;keywords=mandoline&amp;qid=1605049869&amp;sr=8-14); it can easily cut/chop your base onions/carrots/celery as well as softer veggies like zucchini or peppers. I would not attempt potatoes in it though. Add some frozen (and thus pre-cut) veggies, water, and canned diced tomatoes then just let it go at medium-low while you go rest up.

Rice and barley can also be left alone for quite a while (20 and 40 minutes respectively).

Lentils can be left unattended too, just remember not to add any tomatoes (or anything acidic) for the first 15 minutes or they will take forever.

I use canned beans so I just open, rinse and use. One of my favorite dishes is just softened onion, add black beans and bbq sauce and let it warm up for 5-10 mins then serve over rice.

Scrambled tofu only takes 5-7 minutes to cook and it's amazing.

Finally, cook in big batches, you will have multiple meals ready where all you need to do is warm it up.

I like these:

amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAS639I/

and

amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q2JFC8L/

They stack well for my fridge's dimensions, and the drop catcher lets the water pool in the bottom without the veggies sitting in it. I keep things such as beets, carrots, parsnip, kohlrabi, fresh turmeric.

This sounds consistent with the book The Hungry Brain written by a neuroscienrist whose thesis is that the modern food environment leads to over eating because it is so delicious and hijacks our brain's reward circuitry in a way whole non processed plant foods do not. https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Brain-Outsmarting-Instincts-Overeat/dp/125008119X

This one? I don’t think this is a good comparison because I see no mention of it being organic or non-GMO. I don’t shop at TJ’s and for some reason assumed it would be organic but it’s not labeled. $14 is not a good price for non-organic, non-GMO almond butter imo.

Just about anything from this YouTube channel and their corresponding cookbook should work really well.

I'm looking at this late night so excuse the brevity but I did a 'parasite cleanse' of sorts with black walnut and wormwood. If I remember I'll link to some of the studies and anecdotes tomorrow but for me it really helped my system. I feel like throughout your life, especially with animal products, so many parasites build up in your systems and get accustomed to certain diets, and when you switch you kind of need to clear them out otherwise they will fart up your system (literally, they get too many cruciferous veg for example and will fart in your guts). This product tastes a absolutely awful but I felt after only a few days that I had less bloating than ever in my 30 years of living. I used it for two weeks about a year ago and have felt better since. https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Walnut-Wormwood-Complex-2-Ounce/dp/B000S92RNQ

Actually just reading the Amazon reviews you can see how many thousands it helped. Hope this can help!

I do not have kids, but many folks in my WFPB Facebook group that do, recommend Plant-Powered Families. I have heard great reviews!

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https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Families-Kid-Tested-Whole-Foods-Recipes/dp/1941631045

Your cholesterol tends to go up as you get older anyway.

> Maybe it’s my drop in exercise. I basically walk daily for exercise 2-3 brisk miles).

Maybe that's it. You can work out on a bicycle desk while doing other things. I put the resistance as high as I could and get a pretty intense workout that way.

How about silken tofu? Tofu is WFPB-compliant, and appears in lots of NutritionFacts recipes. The kind I get is 28g protein per 12.3-ounce block.

0% cheddar flavor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092YTV64L/?coliid=I3AH41K2M9UVG5&amp;colid=3BS0VARY3O4Z3&amp;psc=1&amp;ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

0% protein powder

https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/pop?ref=ppx_yo2dv_mob_b_pop__np_7_pp&amp;orderId=111-0330378-4439478&amp;lineItemId=ohkgtwompolvwny&amp;shipmentId=TB2B5tJWX&amp;packageId=1&amp;asin=B06X1BX3HW

Combine & you have fat free cheddar protein

Everything I have made from this has been delicious. The ranch is now my go-to and I make the teriyaki sauce at least once a week as well.

Update! We finally found a good brand: https://smile.amazon.com/Lazy-Kettle-Natural-Perfect-Flavoring/dp/B000I552GE/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2N3KU61TNTZ64&amp;keywords=lazy+kettle+liquid+smoke&amp;qid=1655908954&amp;sprefix=lazy+kettle+liquid+smoke%2Caps%2C248&amp;sr=8-3

Also, Wrights got back to me and said "Natural flavors are proprietary to the product and are not shared. Natural Flavors help to provide the products unique flavor. Natural flavors are usually small percentages of spices, herbs or flavorings. If there is a concern or sensitivities to an herb, spice or flavor not listed on the ingredients list, please advise what it is, and we will investigate and follow up with a response as soon as possible."

So yes, their "liquid smoke" is just natural flavor mixed with water. I'm pretty disappointed. When I pressed them further, asking if there is any actual liquid smoke in their product, they wanted me to send them all the info for the product I'm developing, including photos and the UPC code. The fact that they can't give me a straight answer is so annoying. They are clearly full of shit.

But hey! Glad we found the Lazy Kettle brand :)

This cookbook is geared right to what you're describing. You'll have to make some adjustments for WFPB, but it's pretty good!

PETA's Vegan College Cookbook: 275 Easy, Cheap, and Delicious Recipes to Keep You Vegan at School https://www.amazon.com/dp/1492635545/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_SG4PHBSZC94Q28BHWBNK

Has anyone else tried Wild Jungle peanuts? theyre suppose to be healthier.... i do find them hard not to binge on tho'... my housemate buys them

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Jungle-Peanuts-Raw-Organic/dp/B01C4TEEQU/ref=sr\_1\_3?keywords=jungle+peanuts&amp;qid=1653008236&amp;sr=8-3

If you have a slow cooker, I like "The Plant-Based Slow Cooker" book: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Based-Slow-Cooker-Super-Tasty-Recipes/dp/1592339905/ Some of the recipes involve oil but you can most certainly simply not use it.

I use these. You can’t wrap a burrito, but they get the job done. Ezekiel, 10 inch Sprouted Grain Tortillas, 12 oz (Frozen) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000REILFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1BTYP1THV5E49TE2J60Y

In nutrition you should clarify if you mean calorie-% or weight-% (some times even volume-%). In thinking about nutrition most prefer calorie-%, as 3000kcal is my "daily allowance" (not 1.5kg or something).

How did you calculate this? cronometer.com? I'm not sure it's possible, please post a screenshot of a given day.

Also: not al satfats are equal. I'm a lot more comfortable with coconut fat (medium chain) than with,say, lard.

The one in the photo album is a Hamilton Beach 70740 8 Cup, it's been my primary driver for about five years, I use it for just about everything - hummus, guacamole, near daily right now in making nice cream from frozen bananas! With all the use and abuse I've thrown at it, it still works like a champ!

I later picked up a Hamilton Beach 70725A 12 Cup because I apparently don't know what moderation is and was having trouble with homemade salsa overflowing the 8 cup, adding way too many ingredients. I like the size, I like the pour spout that the 70740 lacks, I like that you can just lift up and set down the bowl instead of twisting into place like the 70740 (minor thing), I like that the lid snaps down on either side instead of twist on (another minor thing), what I don't like, and the reason why my 70740 still sees the bulk of my use, is that the blades on the 70725A don't seem to want to clear the sides of the bowl nearly as well as the 70740. Sure, I have to spatula down the sides no matter what, but I found that the larger 12 cup was better suited for the one thing I bought it for, making salsa, in that everything is pretty much liquid anyway. When it comes to trying to mix tahini and lemon juice, for example, the blades will just about skip over and smooth down and totally miss everything, on the sides and on the bottom.

WFPB is usually higher volume, lower calorie (unless you're smashing nuts), so you might just need some adjusting to make sure you're getting enough calories in. I'd recommend just doing a couple of days on https://cronometer.com just to see what your days look like.

Do you think it's calories? What do you think you could be missing on a WFPB diet?

Have you tried using cronometer to track your food to make sure you're getting roughly the recommended daily values of various nutrients and hitting caloric intake goals? It will get tedious fast, but I use it every once in a while to make sure I'm still on track.

https://cronometer.com/

Try tracking your nutrition input using Cronometer or something similar. A WFPB diet is largely geared towards eating enough non-inflammatory dietary fiber, but I noticed several items in your list that would give you a large amount of Omega-6's in your diet. Vegans actually have a high risk of death if the ratio of Omega-3's to Omega-6's is too low, see this research talk for details.

Electric Coffee Grinder Stainless Steel Blade Grinder for Coffee Espresso Latte Mochas, Noiseless Operation GECGI140-U-9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YY4TFYH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E569MQQ1KJYD2QY419WM I’ve had one similar to this for years. I use it for flax and chia only.

This is a great book for baking whole grain sourdough. It’s a bit involved and fancy but you can cut out a lot of steps and end up with perfectly fine bread to eat.

https://www.amazon.com/Tartine-Book-No-Ancient-Classic/dp/1452114307

I'd recommend reading Proteinaholic and The Plant Based Athlete.

https://www.amazon.com/Proteinaholic-Obsession-Meat-Killing-About/dp/0062279319

https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Based-Athlete-Game-Changing-Approach-Performance-ebook/dp/B08J3YYP2M

I make my own almond milk. Soak overnight. Blend with water, more or less depending on desired thickness. I got some cheap 'nutmilk bags' on Amazon. I find those easier to use than just a strainer. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V67DPP7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_CV7TDJWRST6SGAW7G0EQ?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1 Also leaves you with almond pulp, which can have many uses like making flour, thickening, making crackers, etc. The milk will last a few days in the fridge. It always surprises me how much better homemade tastes than even the sweetened stuff at the stores.

I don't buy almond milk from the stores anymore because I learned I have a mild allergy to the preservatives they use. Makes me feel as awful as drinking cow's milk used to. In a pinch, I'll buy Elmhurst. It's the only brand I've found that's the most pure. (In my area)

The book Intuitive Eating is a fantastic resource that transformed my relationship with food. Highly recommended. The latest version just got released. https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-4th-Anti-Diet-Revolutionary/dp/1250255198?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplace

Nutritionfacts.org is a great resource for information. Also their YouTube channel is great.

The daily dozen app is great for building the habit and ensuring you're getting what you need.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nutritionfacts.dailydozen

Watch the pleasure trap Ted talk which will help understand the psychology of cravings and transition to WFPB.

Somebody pointed to a video on The Pleasure Trap. There's also a book by Doug Lisle and Alan Goldhammer (both WFPB advocates). Explains why we eat what we eat. Link to book: https://www.amazon.ca/Pleasure-Trap-Mastering-Undermines-Happiness/dp/1570671974/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA6aSABhApEiwA6Cbm_6HK7OGkMd22ygY2wlvb77ZPNa71Knl10EBpFTeBaU3vrMjJy9nGFBoC85kQAvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=334691513642&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9000411&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=3939676078264485123&amp;hvtargid=kwd-335043107747&amp;hydadcr=23312_10093169&amp;keywords=the+pleasure+trap+book&amp;qid=1611259971&amp;sr=8-1&amp;tag=googcana-20

I used to be a health coach, and one of the first things I'd have clients do would be to share a food diary and complete a quick lifestyle assessment -- it's difficult to give specific advice without knowing what you're eating right now and how other lifestyle factors might affect overall health.

With that said, I agree on the K2 recommendation. There's a good vegan D3/K2 supplement from Pure Therapro here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZCPOTT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Weight-bearing exercise is another crucial part of the equation when it comes to bone health. Strength training both increases muscle mass and promotes bone density by putting positive stress on your body. Walking with a weighted vest also works. Dr. Michael Klapper has a lot of good information on this!

The recipes in this book are definitely the next-level salads. The author lives in 4 seasons country and I live in tropical country so the fruits and veggies we have are pretty different. Some of the ingredients are hard to get in my country like apricots, peaches, or figs. If it’s available on the market, it would be very expensive! 😕

Bought this book on online book bazaar so I didn’t really know what was in it lol but along with book I also bought One-Dish Salad Meals. It has various and easier salad recipes.

If it were me, I'd bring a cooler and the following:

• a flavored bean salad and/or hummus
• gazpacho in mason jars or thermoses, and/or cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, Persian cucumbers (go well witih hummus)
• tabouli if you find good tomatoes (Kris Carr has a recipe for a tasty minted tabouli that uses riced parsnip instead of bulgur wheat)
• maybe some grain salad e.g. quinoa if you eat grains
• a bag of baby arugula and half-height mason jar of dressing I like
• a slaw of cabbage and other things with a citrus-based sauce (at the risk of sounding like an Offspring song, Ya Gotta Keep 'Em Separated so they last longer)
• raw cashews with cacao nibs as a bit of trail mix
• single-serving fruit of diverse colors: apples, grapes, tangerines, stone fruit; if I felt ambitious, I might bring a small watermelon and knife

By the way, for females needing to pee while traveling, I suggest pondering whether you want to order a SheWee and/or the sort of device at https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HZ966HO/ in case you are in a situation where you would rather not use a restroom (e.g. if it's gross).