Vegan in Mumbai - What I Eat in a Day #1

Here is my first post on what i eat in a day. I follow plant-based diet but i don't restrict myself on the amount of calories. I control on the portion sizes depending upon how much i am feeling hungry. Being vegan in Mumbai is not that much difficult, you just have to stay away from dairy products.Lot of products are coincidentally vegan i will share them on my next post.

Breakfast

I have warm lemon water first thing in the morning. It detoxifies and removes toxins from the body and improves digestion(i had issues with this before).

For breakfast I am having Quaker Oats Tomato Veggie Surprise (Indian style). Once in a while i have this as it is perfect for on the go healthy breakfast oatmeal. Oatmeal have been proved in helping weight loss. Quaker's have lots of different flavours and come in small packs so you can have different every day. You can have it with water or in milk(for some flavours).

Lunch

For lunch i made Chickpeas and Spinach curry and brown rice. The recipe was from Joanna Soh's video. She post healthy meal plans and recipes in her youtube videos. I try to eat 1 cup of brown rice. I usually buy 24 Mantra organic or India Gate Brown Rice. Chickpeas are great source of protein which we vegans need the most. I usually have protein for lunch when it's easily digestible.

Snacks

I had 1 medium banana for snack. Bananas are great for pre/post workout snack. I also had Oreo Biscuits (thank god they are vegan).

Dinner

For Dinner i made Veggie noodles with carrots, spring onions, french beans and capsicum with soy sauce. I topped with ketchup. Super yummy!

Healthy Vegan Snack Ideas

Here is some healthy vegan snacks ideas that are yummy and simple. No more gorging on processed and junk foods! You can have it on the go and it is hassle-free.

1. FRUITS

All you can have are fruits when you have sugar cravings. They are full of nutrients and taste delicious. Have seasonal fruits to make the best of nutrition.

2. ENERGY BALLS

There are so many superfoods that you can have in these energy balls. Add whole grain, seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter, chocolate, etc to make these and store them to have them as snacks. They are easy to make and can fill you up.

3. POPCORN

Popcorns can satisfy every cravings whether salt or sugar. It is low in calories therefore suitable for weight loss. There are so many varieties of popcorn that you can make. 

4. SMOOTHIE

Pick your favourite fruits add any plant based milk or simply water and blend to make smoothie. You can also add chia seeds for making it more healthy. Add leafy greens for green smoothie.

Did you like this post? Comment below and Stay Healthy!

Healthy Vegan Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Having a healthy breakfast keeps you productive all day. Here is some healthy and nutritious vegan breakfast ideas to kick start your day.

1. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is the best choice when it comes to breakfast. It is full of fiber and keeps you full for longer. You can add peanut butter, chocolate, fruits, nuts, etc the choices are endless. It is great for weight loss. You can also make it the night before and have it in the morning.

2. Whole Wheat Toast with Peanut Butter 

Have whole wheat toast with peanut butter and banana as a pre workout snack for protein and energy. It also contains fiber. Choose peanut butter with no added sugar and salt for making it more healthier and have a small amount.

3. Pancakes

Who doesn't love pancakes? It's delicious, filling and can be made healthy. Make pancakes using whole grains and have it with fruits for wholesome breakfast.

Let me know if you like such posts and I will be posting some recipes soon.
Have a great day :)

Top 5 Fitness Youtube Channels for Weight Loss

When I struggled with weight loss, I tried many workout programs such as Jillian Michaels 30 days and Ripped in 30 plans, yoga, zumba and so much more but with no results. I was overweight and my clothes didn't fit. I was depressed over my body and i had low self-esteem. Then i came across these workout videos and within few months I was losing inches and people complimented me.
So here is my list of top 5 fitness youtube channels for those who are starting out with weight loss and toning their body.Remember weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise so eat clean as well.

1. BLOGILATES

Cassey Ho is behind the Pop Pilates workout routine. She is an inspiration to many including me. I owe my healthy body to her. You will fall in love in her once you do her workout videos. The workouts are fun and there are workout calendars every month so you don't have to think about which specific areas of your body to work every day. She also has healthy recipes in her channel. Check out her youtube channel and subscribe immediately.

2. FITNESS BLENDER

Fitness Blender is run by Daniel and Kelli. They have workouts for both men and women so grab your partner and sweat it out. There are short as well as full length videos.They include beginner version as well so no excuses! You can mix and match their routines with yours.

3. TONE IT UP

They are Tone it Up Beach Babes Katrina and Karena. If you are a beginner in fitness journey this is the perfect channel to workout. They use different props in their workouts and it's fun. Also you can do their routines with your girlfriends/partner.

4. POPSUGAR FITNESS

Popsugar Fitness has a variety of workouts including dance, zumba, yoga, strength training, etc so you will never be bored with the same workouts. They have 1 to 2 new videos every week. They have programs for bikini body and you can also workout with their printables.

5. JOANNA SOH

I recently discovered her food and fitness channel and I am so inspired by her meals and workout videos. You should really check out her meal plans and healthy recipes. 


So these are the channels that i follow in my fitness routines and they have made a tremendous change in my lifestyle.

Healthy Vegan Meal Plan

Hi lovelies! This is my first post so i'm pretty excited! This is healthy meal plan for those who follow vegan or plant based lifestyle. This meal plan is not a quick fix for weight loss but sustainable for life.
I'm not a nutritionist or diet expert, this meal plan is for everyone in general. Consult a doctor if you have any allergies or health issues before trying out this plan.
Eat food every 3-4 hrs. Drink 7-8 glasses of water every day. Avoid processed foods, salty foods, added/artificial sugars and fried foods. Choose organic and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Meal plan

Breakfast - Green tea + Oatmeal with fruits/ Muesli with no added sugar/Whole wheat toast with jam/peanut butter with banana

Mid morning snack - Trail mix(have few since it contains fats)/seasonal fruit

Lunch - protein( lentils/tofu/chickpeas) with brown rice and veggies + salad (optional)

Afternoon snack - Smoothie/ Frozen grapes/protein bar(do check the ingredients)

Dinner- Soup with salad or chapati/flatbread with veggies

You can interchange meals between lunch and dinner.

If you like this meal plan, please comment below and let me know if you would like more food and fitness related posts