As for iron-deficiency, it is common with veganism because iron is not very well-absorbed from plant foods. Try eating 6 small meals per day if you don’t like eating large amounts at once. Studies show that amenorrhea is usually a result of inadequate calories, despite activity level, so you should be able to take care of this problem without decreasing your exercise- just increase your calories as suggested. Amenorrhea is a very serious problem having a regular menstrual cycle is very important to maintain your bone density, especially for a young woman as you will still be building bone until about age 30. Definitely agree with the previous comments and just wanted to add. I know you aren’t a certified nutritionist, but being a fellow runner and vegan, do you have any advice? Thank you so much for your time (and sorry this was so long!)Īndie, I’m a fan of this site and also a Registered Dietitian. My mom is also trying to get me to eat more eggs and dairy products, and of course I don’t want to do that because I love animals. But, I feel perfectly healthy, and when i do stuff my face, I feel sick, sluggish, and unhealthy. The doctor told me that I should try to get my weight up. The other slight problem is that I don’t get my period anymore. (I’m 15.) I run a lot (I’m on the cross country team at my school) and I love both running and veganism! I make sure to get all my necessary nutrients (B12, calcium, protein, etc.) However, at my recent checkup, the doctor told me I was deficient in iron, so now I have to take a supplement, so it shouldn’t be a problem. Hi Katie! First off, this looks super yummy! (But of course, your recipes always do!) This comment doesn’t really have anything to do with this particular post though…It’s a little bit personal so if you don’t have much time to answer/don’t like that sort of thing, I won’t be offended! I’ve been a huge fan of your blog for a while, and I became a vegan last spring. You’ll probably want to double the sweetener for popsicles. Option three: Forgo the ice cream and pour the liquid mixture into popsicle molds (or paper cups) instead. Yes, this takes a while, and it will also never yield as creamy of a result, but it’s still delicious. Around every 30 minutes (for up to 3 hours), stir the slush. Option two: Freeze the mixture in a shallow container. Option one: Freeze the yogurt mixture in an ice cube tray, then blend in a Vitamix or Blendtec until smooth and creamy. When ready to eat again, thaw fifteen to twenty minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a month. Serve immediately, or transfer to a container and freeze up to a half hour for a firmer texture. Turn off the ice cream machine, and stir in any desired add-ins. This time can vary due to humidity, brands of yogurt, and different machines. Mine usually takes about ten to fifteen minutes to thicken into an ice cream texture. Pour the sweetened yogurt into the ice cream machine, and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions. Start by whisking the yogurt and sweetener together. Some machines require preparation ahead of time. Remove the springform sides, slice, plate, and drizzle each slice with the remaining Chocolate Sauce.If using an ice cream maker, read the instruction manual that comes with your specific brand and model. To serve, slide a butter knife around the inside of the pan to separate the crust from the pan. Pour the Strawberry Glaze over the sliced strawberries and place in the freezer for 1 hour or overnight to set.ġ0. Drain the dates and blend the dates, remaining strawberries, and lemon juice in a Magic Bullet or blender until completely combined.ĩ. Remove the crust from the freezer and line the Chocolate Covered Pecan Crust with the sliced strawberries.Ĩ. Slice 2/3 of the strawberries into 1/4 inch slices. Keep the remaining Chocolate Sauce for drizzling over each slice.ħ. Place in the freezer to harden the Chocolate Sauce over the Pecan Crust while you prepare the Strawberry Filling and Glaze. Pour 1/2 cup of the Chocolate Sauce into the spring pan and swirl the pan around to coat the entire crust and edges.ĥ. Blend all the ingredients in a Magic Bullet or blender for 15 seconds or until the ingredients are completely mixed.Ĥ. Firmly press the crust into place being sure to make a 1/2 inch lip around the edges.ģ. Wipe the inside of a 10″ spring pan with coconut oil and empty the pecan mixture into the spring pan. Add the water and process on a low speed, about 10 seconds until large clumps start to form.Ģ. Add the dates and salt and continue until the dates are combined. Process the pecans in the food processor until they form a fine meal.
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