Sophia's Totally Vegan Raw Trio Lunch

Raw Kale Salad

Carrot Salad & Spicy Sunflower Seed Pate

I am completely out of Vegan foods so I had to buy a pre-made vegan lunch today but I knew exactly what I wanted. I went to Heritage Health Foods and purchased the "Totally Vegan" Raw Trio.

I actually spoke with the (cook, or husband to the cook:he had one of those titles) about a few weeks back at school when they did a "healthy foods demonstration".

I was able to sample this meal and found out the guy who was hosting the demonstration works at this amazing restaurant in Chicago called "Vegetarian Soul"( its all vegan soul food!!) and his wife cooks all their raw/vegan meals. He praised his Vegan lifestyle, sharing how its made him loose weight and its an extremely healthy diet.

This meal is absolutely delicious, natural and healthy.

TOTALLY VEGAN - Raw Trio (includes)

• Raw Kale Salad- raw kale greens, cilantro garlic, sesame seed oil, onion, red peppers, nutritional yeast.
• Carrot Salad- raw organic carrots, soy butter, cucumber relish, celery, green and red peppers.
• Spicy Sunflower Seed Pate- raw organic sunflower seed, red and green peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, spike seasoning.
• about 6 tortilla chips

Here's The Website- http://www.totally-vegan.com/

Sophia's Shunshine Filled Salad

PANERA BREAD CLASSIC SALAD w/ my Tofu

It is an absolutely beautiful day here in Chicago (the suburbs) so I wanted something fresh and light to eat, especially since I had a healthy breakfast and a nice jog this morning.

I went to Panera Bread and got their Classic Salad - 150 calories (and it's a pretty decent size)

• Mixed field greens & romaine lettuce topped with
• Vine-Ripened Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Red Onions
• Reduced Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Protein 3g, Fiber 4g

Then I made my own tofu and added it to the salad. I had a Sierra Mist and always get an apple instead of the bread as my side order.

I'm headed out to a surprise party for a friend, but on the way I'm making a stop at Starbucks to pick up some soy foods a co-worker brought for me. I'm excited to see what they are, and I'll definitely take pictures and post them!! Have a good rest of the day!

Sophia's Cloudy Day Lunch and Snack

It is extremely warm outside but getting very dark and only 5pm. I hope the sun is out tomorrow b/c I'm on my Spring Break and it would be nice to have some cheerful bright days!!

For Lunch I had my Teriyaki Tofu with onions (didn't use mushrooms today) and Tabbouli again. Then I went for a nice and long jog/walk. About a 1/2 hour later I was feeling a little hungry so I decided to have some of my High Fiber Cereal from Trader Joe's with Soy Milk for a snack.

This High Fiber cereal is great. It's only 80 calories per 2/3 cup serving. It has 3g protein, 9g Dietary Fiber (Soluble- less than 1g, Insoluble- 8g)

I like to use vanilla flavored soy when i eat this cereal b/c it will be a little bland otherwise.

Other snacks i had today which aren't pictured- some pita with hummus, an orange and almonds.

Sophia's Protien and Magnesium, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium Lunch

~LUNCH~

LUNCH!!! well, I was lazy and didn't feel like making anything so I just heated up some fish (salmon) and green beans.



Earlier today I had a vegan health bar for a snack and I'm sooo mad I didn't have my camera. It was the Nut Mix, which provides a nice little boost of Protein. "ORGANIC NATURE BAR- Gluten Free, Vegan"!

Green Bean Health nutrients. (From Trader Joes, French Green Beans)

- i have to put the direct quote of what this website says about green beans because I love it. "Green beans, while quite low in calories (just 43.75 calories in a whole cup), are loaded with enough nutrients to not only power up the Jolly Green Giant, but to put a big smile on his face" (http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=134)

Green Beans


• Great source of magnesium (strengthen the formation of bones and teeth. Promotes a healthy heart)
• Vitamin K (good for the blood, prevents excess loss of blood during injuries)
• Vitamin C (protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and skin wrinkling)
• Potassium (Potassium helps carry oxygen to the brain, good for your muscles)
• Iron (prevents anemia, improves depression, stabilizes mood, boost stamina, stimulate immunity).

Sophia's Dont Eat This on a Date SALAD!!!

ONIONS!!! and FISH!!! eww, this pic doesn't look to appetizing, lol. but i like it.

I'm not that hungry but I have to work late so it's smart to eat. I don't want to starve later at work and end up eating sweets at the job or come home and scarf down a meal. By having a salad i'll make it through the night and probably wont need anything later on tonight.

SALAD

- broiled fish, provides protein

- avocado

- onions

- Tastee salad dressing (Stacy hates this dressing, lol. Its not the healthiest choice, its heavy and sweet.

In my hand i have some left over chips from the cookies i made Doc and Afam. I had a tiny chocolate craving

Sophia's Beyond Packed Lunch

WOW. Never again will I eat this, ever. When I feel kind of sick I realize my appetite is a little heavier than it would be normally. So for lunch I wanted something heavy and warm. It you are going to eat a big meal its better to eat it earlier in the day because your body will burn it off, but still, nothing can prepare you for how many calories are in this sandwich. (not pictured but i ate the other half too) I had no idea until now.

Because of today, expect to see a light load tomorrow. I really should have stuck with the veggie sandwich, but ohh well. I enjoyed it , I just know to cut down the calories tomorrow.

Panera Bread's Tomato Mozzarella Panini- Fresh mozzarella, roasted & fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and all-natural sun-dried tomato pesto on Ciabatta.

LEMONADE- so refreshing!!

SALAD- I just used romaine lettuce with avocado and onions. Avocado's are high in potassium and monounsaturated fatty acids which protect against breast cancer.

SANDWICH INFO

Nutrition - 780 cals, wow- good thing i had a low calorie breakfast.

Protein- 30g (that's really good!)

Dietary Fiber -7g

Total Carbohydrate- 99g (way to many grams)

Even though it was a lot of calories dont forget, as long as all of your meals are not high in calorie and its not everyday, you'll be ok. The average woman is supposed to consume about 1500 cals a day, just from this meal alone I've had more than half.

Stacy's Full Packed Lunch

BROUGHT MY LUNCH today because I had my Internship and then class and then an audition. I didn't have time or resources...(really time) to make dinner and honestly I enjoy having dinner at home. So I just made my lunch and snacks and picked up a Falafel veggie pita for dinner.
Lunch:
1 c Spinach and leaves
1 c Black Beans
1 Black bean patty (not shown)
Snacks:
1/4 c Almonds
1/4 c Raisins
2 Gala Organic Apples
1 mango high fiber fruit bar....YUM.




AND MY DELICIOUS FAFALEL From VEG OUT!

It didn't stand a chance....this is the rest of it...that I couldn't finish. I got 5 Falafel balls, purple radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers...and of course Hummus!!! The cook put a little too much but...I ate it all the same. :)