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High Protein, Budget-Friendly What I Eat In A Day Vegan
High Protein, Budget-Friendly What I Eat In A Day Vegan
I’m sharing with you 3 meals that get me through the days, but are still budget-friendly, and still flavorful. Give each a try a let me know what you think!
★ Recipe ★
🌱 Broccoli, Cashew, and Chickpea Skillet: https://makeitdairyfree.com/chickpea-cashew-broccoli-with-garlic-sauce-skillet
🌱 BBQ Grain Bowl : https://makeitdairyfree.com/crispy-bbq-chickpeas-grain-bowl/
🌱 Sauteed Cabbage and Chickpeas : https://makeitdairyfree.com/one-pot-easy-sauteed-cabbage-with-kale-and-chickpeas/
Timestamps:
00:00 what I eat in a day vegan, high protein, budget friendly
00:02 how to make chickpea broccoli and cashew skillet
2:05 chickpea broccoli and cashew skillet finished
2:15 my accidental life story
4:40 budget friendly swaps
5:12 how to make a bbq chickpea grain bowl
7:10 bbq chickpea grain bowl finished
7:21 don’t be discouraged
9:15 swaps for life
10:10 how to make sautéed cabbage and chickpeas
13:13 sautéed cabbage and chickpeas finished
13:30 the food that raised me
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▹ 17:55 – Nutrition breakdown
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How I Stay Fit Eating $5 Meals (Vegan & High Protein)
How I Stay Fit Eating $5 Meals (Vegan & High Protein)
Eating healthy and staying fit doesn’t have to be expensive. In this video, I’m sharing three meals that cost less than $5 that I actually eat. They are all quick to make, high in protein, and made with simple plant based ingredients you can find at almost any grocery store. These budget friendly meals are perfect if you’re trying to eat healthy on a tight budget without sacrificing flavour or nutrition.
00:00 – Intro
00:29 – How to make a $5 curry tofu noodle stir fry
01:24 – How to make a high protein chickpea bowl on a budget
02:27 – How to make high protein lentil pasta
03:35 – final thoughts
Wheat noodles with Tofu & Veg Recipe
Cost per meal: $3.28
561 calories
Macros: 38.5 g protein / 49 g Carbs / 29 g Fat (including oil)
100g or 1 cup dry chow mein/wheat noodles (cost: 0.28)
200g or ¾ cup extra firm tofu, cubed used (cost: $1.97)
200g or 1 ½ cup frozen mixed veg (cost $1.03)
Pantry items:
1 tsp olive oil (optional)
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
1-2 tsp curry powder
Directions:
1. Cook wheat noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
2. Saute tofu in a drizzle of olive oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and curry powder.
3. Add frozen veg mix to tofu and stir often, helping the veg thaw and cook.
4. Move tofu and veg to the side of the pan and add noodles. Add some more curry powder and soy sauce to noodles and saute for 3-5 minutes.
5. Mix everything together in the pan and serve.
Mediterranean Chickpea & TVP Bowl Recipe
Cost per meal: $3.48
478 calories
Macros: 40 g Protein / 72 g Carbs / 5g Fat (w/o oil)
160g or 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed (cost: 0.77)
40g or ½ cup TVP (dry)(cost: 0.59)
⅓ large cucumber, chopped (cost: 0.58)
1 medium tomato, chopped (cost: 0.65)
¼ onion, chopped (cost: 0.41)
½ lemon, juice (cost: 0.48)
Pantry items:
Small drizzle of olive oil (optional)
1 tbsp Mediterranean seasoning
Directions:
1. Add TVP and your favourite seasoning to a bowl and cover (until just covered) with hot water. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes or until hydrated. Drain excess water (if needed).
2. Add chickpeas along with chopped veggies, and seasoning to the bowl of TVP.
3. Toss together and serve.
Legume Pasta with Hearty Lentil Veg Sauce Recipe
Cost per meal: $3.57
592 Calories
Macros: 46.7 g Protein / 103 g Carbs / 4 g Fat
90 g or red lentil pasta (dry) (cost $1.07)
200 g or 1 cup tomato sauce (cost 0.55)
130g or ⅔ cup canned lentils, drained an rinsedd (cost: 0.35)
75g or approx 1 cup of frozen spinach (cost 0.39)
100g or 1 ¼ cup slices mushrooms (cost $1.21)
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil and cook lentil pasta according to package directions (~8 minutes).
2. Heat a pan over medium heat, and sauté mushrooms in a sprinkle or water or oil for 2–3 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. Add jarred tomato sauce and stir in lentils and frozen spinach. Cook until spinach is done and sauce begins to simmer.
4. Drain pasta and combine with sauce. Stir until everything is mixed, serve and enjoy!
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The Food Pyramid Scheme: How Industry Flipped The 2026 Dietary Guidelines
The Food Pyramid Scheme: How Industry Flipped The 2026 Dietary Guidelines
Many rejoice as RFK Jr claims to have conquered industry, boosting saturated fat and meat recommendations but this investigation shows otherwise.
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Comprehensive 416-page scientific report appendices for the new guidelines: https://cdn.realfood.gov/Scientific%20Report%20Appendices.pdf
YouTube video of the official dietary guidelines press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OqPdybG7eo
Original plant-based shift recommendations from the 2025 advisory committee:
https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/2025-advisory-committee-report
BMJ article detailing financial conflicts of interest in the DGAC: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2313
News report on the new guidelines and expert ties to industry: https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-world/new-dietary-guidelines-avoid-processed-foods-sugar/507-a44d23fd-0adb-4665-bc1a-13d83dbfcc7e
Newsweek article regarding expert ties to beef and dairy industries: https://www.newsweek.com/experts-behind-new-food-pyramid-ties-beef-dairy-industries-11328283
Re-evaluation of the Minnesota Coronary Experiment (Ramden, Zamora): https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i1246.long
American Heart Association statement on saturated fat and replacement trials: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/cir.0000000000000510
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics statement on the 2025-2030 guidelines: https://www.eatrightpro.org/about-us/who-we-are/public-statements/academy-statement-on-2025-2030-dgas-release
CSPI statement criticizing the new guidelines for undercutting science: https://www.cspi.org/statement/new-dietary-guidelines-undercut-science-and-sow-confusion
Study on the association between whole grain intake and lower mortality: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5308706/
Lancet study on the mortality risks of low carbohydrate diets: https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lanpub/PIIS2468-2667(18)30135-X.pdf?utm_source=consensus
Harvard plant-based low carb diets and mortality: https://dash.harvard.edu/entities/publication/ae28d7db-2505-477a-ab7d-10f371019115
Official AHA newsroom release criticizing the 2026 guidelines: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/releases-20260107-6915862
Research paper regarding the effect of saturated fat on insulin receptors: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3959396
Study on the link between saturated fat intake and insulin resistance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5291812/
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I Tried YOUR Cheapest Vegan Meals… This Was A Risk
I Tried YOUR Cheapest Vegan Meals… This Was A Risk
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