21 Day Fix Vegan Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you do a 21 day fix vegan? ›

The 21 Day Fix Vegan Eating Plan is slightly lower in protein and higher in carbs than the regular 21 Day Fix Eating Plan, but that's okay. It's equally as healthy and the extra fiber will still give you a weight-loss advantage.

80/20 rule: Here's what to eat 80% of the time

It's healthiest to load about ¾ of your plate with plant foods, such as vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains and extra virgin olive oil. That leaves a quarter of your plate for animal foods, which usually represent the protein portion of the plate.

Level 4 vegan

Level 4 vegans are incredibly committed to veganism, and follow a strict dietary regime. A level 4 vegan's diet is likely to contain more fruits, vegetables and nuts. Level 4 vegans will often only eat out at vegan restaurants, or if that is not an available option they will only choose a vegan option.

Vegan: This solely plant-based diet is the strictest form of vegetarianism and excludes all animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy products. Vegetarian (Lacto vegetarian): The vegetarian diet excludes all animal meat, fish, and seafood. It includes animal by-products such as milk, and cheese as well as honey.

Almond milk is fine in moderation, which is why we limit it to once a day.

21 Day Fix Container Cheat Sheet:

Purple Container: Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, mango, and banana. Red Container: Proteins like chicken breast, salmon, eggs, and tempeh. Yellow Container: Carbohydrates like sweet potato, brown rice, tortillas, whole-wheat bread, and wine (yes, wine!).

He emphasizes that he's not a vegan or vegetarian by definition. Tom's meals comprise approximately 80 percent plant- and 20 percent animal-based foods. This balance allows him to enjoy the benefits of both worlds while maintaining optimal health and performance.

Arnold Schwarzenegger eats an 80% vegan diet, which he said has helped lower his cholesterol. His go-to protein sources are eggs, salmon, chicken, veggie burgers, and protein shakes. Schwarzenegger eats steak, hamburgers, and Austrian wiener schnitzel when he wants a treat.

Focus on Whole Foods: Encourage individuals to prioritize whole, unprocessed plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. These nutrient-dense options are lower calorie density and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, supporting weight loss and overall health.

What are vegans most deficient in? ›

Intake and status of vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, zinc, iodine, calcium and bone turnover markers were generally lower in plant-based dietary patterns compared to meat-eaters. Vegans had the lowest vitamin B12, calcium and iodine intake, and also lower iodine status and lower bone mineral density.

Taking stock. The account presented above shows that vegan diets can fulfil all the nutritional requirements that are needed to support good health. Nutrients that present particular concerns are vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids as few vegan foods that are currently used for human consumption contain these.

Vegan diet to lose weight

Studies have shown that a vegan diet can reduce your weight by an average of 5.6 pounds in 18 weeks, or less or more than a third of a pound per week!

Dairy cream is not approved for the 21 Day Fix because it has too much fat content, as our cow's milk can only be 1-2% fat. But the coconut cream can take the place of it in many recipes. The only other cream replacement option I have ever used is 2 tablespoons of corn starch added to 1 cup of 2% milk.

By simply entering your veganniversary (the day you became vegan) Cowculator calculates how much water, grain, forested land, CO2 equivalent, and animal lives you have saved by going vegan. Not vegan yet? Download Cowculator today and learn the difference you can make by going vegan!

Is Plant-Based Recover vegan? Yes. The formula is 100% vegan and is called out on the package. With Beachbody Performance Plant-Based Recover Chocolate, you get 20g of protein from pea along with the same BCAAs and pomegranate extract found in the original formula.