Nutritional Weight Loss

One of the most important messages I try to teach my readers in this world of heavy confusion is that your diet doesn’t need to conform to any of the fad diets… you don’t need to go “low carb” or “low fat”, or high or low anything for that matter to be successful in losing enough body fat to get lean enough to be able to see your abs. I like to try to simplify things for my readers. I think that balance is the key to success along with eating a diet that is made up of nutrient dense foods in their natural state (as unprocessed as possible).

In general, it is the heavy processing of foods that makes it wreak havoc inside our bodies. Most foods in their natural unprocessed state are inherently good for us. Of course there are always exceptions… a salad of poison ivy leaves is “natural and unprocessed” but certainly would not be good for us!

I’ll leave your readers with a couple of the most important aspects of nutrition and diet that help to get you lean for life (and have any chance of getting those abs to show)…

1. Get enough quality protein in the daily diet - not only does it have a higher thermic effect than carbs and fat (so you burn more calories digesting it), but it also creates satiety so your hunger is satisfied longer. Plus it’s a building block for maintaining and building lean muscle… And remember that the amount of lean muscle you carry is one of the main factors for controlling your metabolism.

2. Think fiber! When it comes to carbs, make sure that almost all of your carbohydrate intake is from higher fiber sources like vegetables, fruits, and high fiber unrefined grains. Try to avoid refined sugars and refined grains as that is one of the main reasons so many people struggle with body fat. I personally don’t eat many grains as I prefer to get most of my carbs from veggies and fruits, but I am a bit of a fan of sprouted grains. I generally recommend looking for carbohydrate sources that have at least 2-3 grams of fiber per each 10 grams of total carbs. Remember that fiber helps fill you up and also slows down the glycemic response of the foods you eat, all beneficial for getting lean.

3. Don’t be afraid to eat fat! Many people try to go way too low on their fat intake in their diet and this can negatively affect hormone levels in your body as well as causing more cravings. Try to eat enough healthy fats daily. Good sources are all nuts and seeds, nut butters, avocados, olive oil, organic meats and eggs, coconuts and virgin coconut oil. On that note, saturated fats from tropical oils are VERY misunderstood, even by many nutritionists and other health professionals. Yes they are composed highly of saturated fats, but are actually beneficial (but that’s way beyond the scope of this article).

4. Avoid the two worst things in our food supply at ALL COSTS:

*artificial trans fats from margarines, shortening, and hydrogenated oils that are in most processed foods

*high fructose corn syrup, which is in almost all sweetened products on the market

Again, if you avoid processed foods, it becomes easy to avoid these two worst offenders in our food supply.

I always contend that once you get a handle on these 4 main points of your diet detailed above, the rest starts to take care of itself as you gain control over your appetite, blood sugar levels, hormone levels, etc. It all falls into place, and you eventually gain total control over how lean you want to get. Gain control of this part of your life, and those abs may be showing in no time!

THOMPSON STEPHEN
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/diet-tips-for-abs-fat-loss-for-a-six-pack-677562.html

I wear glasses and contact lenses. My eyes can only take wearing contact lenses for so long. Then they start hurting and drying up. Maybe you can tell me of a vitamin or food or maybe even some eye drops that help improve vision and help strengthen the eye itself. Thanks.

eat carrots, babe
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For many people finding out they have high cholesterol may come as a shock. While it is a serious health problem for many people remedying the situation can be as easy as following a low cholesterol diet plan. In fact this will probably be the first thing any good doctor will recommend. The first time putting together this type of diet can be a little confusing but there are many resources available to help with everything from food selection to meal planning.

The main thrust of a low cholesterol diet is to reduce not only the amount of cholesterol one eats but also saturated fats and trans fats. Many studies into the way cholesterol works in the body have found that these two types of fats are actually more responsible for high blood cholesterol levels then foods that are naturally high in cholesterol.

Examining your daily diet will be the starting point for any changes that need to be made. One of the first areas that will need to be looked at and changed is the daily intake of red meats. These should be eaten in moderation and leaner cuts such as chicken and fish should be used. Red meats contain more saturated fats then more lean choices which can lead to a significant cholesterol increase. You should also bake, broil, or even use the grill as these allow the fats to drain away from the meat.

Frying is no longer a good way to prepare any foods as the oils used will just add fat back into the foods negating any cholesterol lowering affects. This will make for a change in many peoples cooking habits but there are tasty alternatives to frying out there. There are a variety of herbs, spices, and seasoning available that bring out and enhance the flavors if foods. Many of these seasoning also have additional health benefits and will open up whole a new way of cooking that is healthy and full of flavor.

Dairy is another area that many people will need to make changes in. Most dairy products are high in saturated fat that needs to be avoided. This does not mean that dairy has to be completely given up, but it is important to make the switch to low fat products for all milk products, including cheese and butter. You can also substitute skim or soy milk for your daily milk consumption.

Another dairy product that can be confusing is eggs. The yolk of an egg is high in cholesterol and many people separate the whites from the yolk before using just the egg whites in their low cholesterol meal plans. The cholesterol in egg yolks is not necessarily bad if they are eaten in moderation. Of more concern are the saturated fats that many eggs are combined with, such as comes with bacon or sausage. This type of fat raises blood cholesterol levels more then the cholesterol found in eggs.

Starting a low cholesterol diet plan usually begins with your doctor. He or she can get you pointed in the right direction with the resources you need to take back control of your health. You can also find any number of books and internet sites that are good resources for food selection, recipes, and meal preparation. A low cholesterol diet is not something to be afraid of. It is the first step in taking control of your health and living your life to its fullest.

Andrew Bicknell
http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/how-to-start-a-low-cholesterol-diet-plan-742706.html

I don’t trust the products that guarantee immediate effects.

I already use Tonalin® CLA, which seems to work (and I’ve seen it on many reliable sites), but I was wondering if there were any others.

Hi there
I have had great results using Proactol which is a natural fat binder and also helped me control my food cravings. when buying this product you will actually receive some pretty cool bonuses like free healthy recipes, an ebook to help you with your weight loss efforts plus some really good exercise videos so you get all the aspects important when wanting to lose weight:
control of calories, exercise, healthy eating, restriction of the bad fats plus an appetite suppressant effect which will help you to maintain your healthy diet and turn it into a habit.

Like I said, I have used the product myself and noticed that the longer I was using the better the results became (I had to lose atleast 65 lbs and did reach that, now I have been able to maintain it for almost a year and even still going down slowly)

I have added some useful resources in the source box, one is a faq about proactol if you want to check it out, the other is a coupon discount page so that you can get it a lot cheaper.

I hope this helps!

As we all know there are 3 body types: mesomorphs, ectomorph and endomorph.  Mesomorphs are lean and muscular with small waists, broad shoulders, medium-sized joints and large, round muscle bellies.  Mesmorphs are the natural born bodybuilders and athletes. Ectomorphs are tall, skinny and have a small waist and joints. They usually have no trouble with excess body fat but are hard-gainers. Endomorphs are people who struggle with their weight and they never seem to lose anything at all. They also have slow metabolism and they store fat easily. So how can endomorphs lose fat successfully and is it even possible?

If you are an endomorph and you want to lose fat then you have to work very hard. So keeping a healthy diet is an absolute must because endomorphs tend to gain fat very quickly. Even if you have the perfect diet and you do everything right, it is still very hard to lose fat with diets only. Endomorphs must do cardio exercises every single day if they want to lose fat. There is just no way around it.

It is very important to have the right nutrition and training plan otherwise nothing happens. If you are an endomorph then high levels of activity, discipline and some kind of a carbohydrate restriction and high protein diet is necessary. This kind of a diet is best for the endomorph body type. High carbohydrate and low fat diets are not very good because endomorphs are usually carbohydrate sensitive and insulin resistant. You absolutely have to avoid processed and refined carbohydrates that contain white sugar and white flour because they are stored as body fat.

The majority of endomorphs have to exercise but it all depends what your exact body-type is. Because endomorphs metabolism is very slow they need exercise to boost their metabolism. Most endomorphs lose fat doing cardio 4-5 times a week. But if you still can´t lose fat then you have to do cardio daily. Never stop your cardio training because then all the weight will come back.

Losing fat is very hard for a large number of endomorphs and to lose fat successfully you need to exercise and watch you diet for life. If you slack off then all the weight comes back quickly. Most endomorphs tend to be inactive and even lazy. Not only to you have to train hard and have a strict diet you also have to increase your daily activity level. Watch less TV and avoid over-sleeping. You have to rise early. It may take a while until you see results but you have to keep your focus and not give up.

Rando Meresmaa
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/how-can-endomorphs-lose-fat-the-endomorph-diet-and-endomorph-training-751627.html

All the diets have one thing in common and that is low or extremely low calories. The diets play a trick on you. At first everyone loses weight with a diet, no matter what diet it is. But the main problem is that you can´t starve your body with low calorie diets for very long. Your mind and body just can´t do it. That is why most diets fail sooner or later. And then people go on another diet and fail again. You can´t trick your body like that.

If you cut your calories then you not only lose fat, but also, water and muscle. So losing weight and losing fat is not the same thing. When you lose muscle your metabolism slows down. And the slower your metabolism is, the fewer calories you burn. Your body enters the “starvation mode” and in that mode your body conserves energy. No matter how hard you try you can´t win. If you stop losing weight, then most people give up or some brave souls cut their calories even more to lose weight. But then your metabolism slows even more down and your body holds on to that energy, that is fat. But eventually all people give up, the weight comes back and they have damaged their metabolism.

Going on a diet means that at some point you have to come off it. You go on and you come off. A diet is not permanent, it is a temporary solution. In order to successfully lose fat you have to understand the basics. To lose fat you don´t have to cut your calories. The goal is to lose fat, not weight, because weight is also muscle and we want to keep the muscle. The more muscle we have the more calories we burn.

So to lose fat successfully we need a caloric deficit. We can get that if we burn more calories, then we consume. The most effective method is to cut your calories just a little and burn a lot of calories with exercise. Our goal is to burn the fat and keep the muscle. If you burn your calories with exercise, then your metabolism does not slow down and you will not go in the starvation mode. Do you see the point?

If you put together proper nutrition, cardio training and weight training, then you will get the perfect combination and lose fat effectively. If you are trying to lose “weight” with diets, then you sooner or later you will fail. Never go on a diet again and if you are on a diet, then get off or you will fall of it and that can really hurt.

Rando Meresmaa
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/why-easy-low-calorie-diet-does-not-exist-742421.html

i am someone that is an avid weight lifter, and i am looking for something that will help me shred away my unwanted fat (especially in my midsection). I have used lipo6 x and lipo6 Black for their full cycles and both worked well but eventually i stopped seeing results. I have been off of them for quite sometime now and i need something new and different to start up. Any ideas?

Cory, the best diet supplement i know is Mega Hoodia, it helped me to lose almost 40 pounds. I got 6 bottles and whow, started to lose weight rapidly. http://hoodiastock.com/?wm=11205&tr=9009 , hope it helps, buddy!

Do people who are looking to lose weight need help while doing so? This can have but two answers, yes and no. To decipher who would need guidance and who doesn`t, would depend on the individual themselves. Some people have the ability, and quickly pick up on how to choose and follow a sensible diet plan, whereas others find it difficult to without assistance. These particular dieters need company for encouragement, and to help strengthen their weaknesses which may hamper their chance of losing excess weight; without aid these people struggle with being consistent with their diet, and effortlessly find they cannot control the temptation to give in, or give up.

Weight loss is a major issue around the world because of the dangers to one`s health that obesity can cause. Let us face it, while you are grossly overweight, you are never going to be able to sit comfortable on a plane, look good in a bikini or win a marathon. Aside from these pointers it is all about health and inner vital organs like the heart. Obesity can cause heart failure. Keeping your weight down and your body healthy will have you see a new change of life. Things like running for a bus and being able to “catch it,” walking up the stairs without puffing and panting, or playing with the “grandkids,” or sadly in some cases the “kids.” Mom and dad if you are obese then if not for yourself think of the children and lose weight.

Are you familiar with phrases like?

Spare Tire

Love Handles

Muffin Top

Pot Belly

If you are then something tells me you may be looking to lose belly fat. The above references are not very flattering but neither is a podgy or flabby tummy. For some there may be no real issue concerning true obesity only that of a sagging belly or other fatty body parts. To lose weight, not only do you need a diet that works or a brain that thinks logically, but more importantly believing in yourself that you can get your weight down,

Below is a couple of slim plan weight loss recipes for those who can go it alone unaided, however for the people that can`t and see dieting as a problem, then you can join other happy dieters following the weightloss4idiots weight loss program. Each recipe has been carefully chosen to help you lose weight and make your diet a success in shedding the pounds. Eating healthily isn’t complicated once you know the basics. The balance of good health will help you plan for a healthy diet. Not many people who look to lose weight know what healthy eating means - and is there any wonder why with so much contradiction over particular diets. People under medical supervision and with special dietary requirements, and maybe taking specific prescriptive drugs should never attempt to diet or take up exercise without consulting their doctor first.

If you are trying to eat more healthily in order to slim down then you’ll need to pay attention to calories intake. It is not difficult to diet as some people think. Dieting is about following the guidelines and doing as suggested by the experts involved with your chosen weight loss plan to lose weight. The hardest part about the whole concept of dieting is, once you have achieved your ideal weight, is to keep it that way.

Some useful advice to help keep the weight off

There are certain sweetened juices and sugary beverages that can add unwanted calories, so avoid and drink diet pop, or better still water to quench your thirst. Sometimes the body craves food because it is dehydrated and drinking water is the best solution to remedy this.

Eat small healthy snacks; this stops your body from crashing because of low sugar throughout the day. Take in fiber - fiber keeps you feeling fuller longer (whole grain toast instead of white) and it will stop you from snacking on junk food.

If possible, keep healthy foods (fruits, healthy dishes) in visible places such as your kitchen sides, coffee table or at eye level on other household surfaces, this makes you more likely to nibble on healthier foods. Keep bad foods out of sight. The amount you eat in one portion is vitally important, when eating; use your dinner plate as a guide for specific food groups. Half of the plate should host fruit and vegetables, one quarter for grains/carbs, and the final quarter for meats. Plan your meals ahead of schedule eating times. This gives you the opportunity to consider different nutritional foods for your meals. An unorganized menu will have you eat foods as a matter of convenience to fill that gap.

An easy way of getting a few portions of vegetables into your daily diet is to make a tasty and filling soup. Leftover homemade soups can be put in a flask to make a quick, easy, low cal lunch for school, work or o take way a hunger pang.

Leek and Potato Soup

Potatoes make a great base for broths since they boil down and thicken. Chopped leeks with a sprinkling of herbs and seasoning added to spuds will result in a flavorsome soup.

Ingredients

1 tsp Olive Oil

1 Small Diced Onion

450g Chopped Leeks

450g Cubed Potatoes

500ml Semi Skimmed Milk

500ml Water

1 tsp Herbs

Method

Heat oil and lightly fry onion leeks and potatoes together for 3 minutes

Add milk and all water, along with herbs and seasoning

Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Sieve vegetables, retaining any juices

Liquidize vegetables, and then mix in vegetable juice

Reheat, season and serve

Everyone loves to eat curry and the good thing is the dieters can too, only one that is low in fat.

Chicken curry recipe, how hot is up to your own personal taste.

Ingredients

1 tbsp Oil

10g Butter

3 Cloves Crushed Garlic

1 Medium Onion

2 tbsp Garam Masala

1 tsp Ground Coriander

½ tsp dried mint

570g Chicken fillet cut into chunks

200 ml water

Method

Heat oil and butter together in a wok. Add garlic and onion and fry for about 5 minutes until onion a light golden brown. Mix in the garam masala, coriander and mint. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the water, stir, and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and sauce has thickened.

No matter how tasty a meal is after it has been cooked or prepared, many of us are still inclined to spice our meals up with sauces and relishes. Although these can add that extra zest, they can be threatening and upset the apple cart so as to speak in your attempt to lose weight. Let us say you have made every effort to make a healthy green salad, only to smother it in mayonnaise or salad cream. If you find the urge to strong to resist eating an undressed salad, then use low fat sauces.

Some guidelines below

Tesco Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise

Just like the real stuff Tesco mayonnaise has excellent texture and flavor.

Per 100g

Calories 326kcal

Carbs 9.8g

Fat 31.5g

Sodium 0.9g

Protein 0.8g

Fibre 0.0g

Hellmann’s Light Mayonnaise

Although Weight Watchers mayonnaise dressing is mouth watering creamy and mild, it is not exceptionally incredible, however it lists highly among the lowest of different mayonnaises for calories and fat.

Per 100g

Calories 299kcal

Carbs 6.7g

Fat 29.8g

Sodium 0.9g

Protein 0.7g

Fibre Trace

Sensible Fruit and Veg Portions

1. apple, banana, pear or orange

2. 2 plums, Satsuma`s or kiwi fruit

3. 1/2 a grapefruit or avocado

4. large slice of melon/pineapple

5. 3 tablespoons of vegetables, beans or pulses

6. 3 tablespoons of stewed fruit

7. 1 tablespoon of raisins/sultanas

8. 3 dried apricots

9. cupful of grapes or cherries

10. (150ml) glass of pure fruit

Remember, an easy diet is one you like and because of this, it will work.

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Kacy Carr
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/slim-down-low-fat-recipes-lose-weight-the-hard-way-or-the-easy-way-712911.html

Do people who are looking to lose weight need help while doing so? This can have but two answers, yes and no. To decipher who would need guidance and who doesn`t, would depend on the individual themselves. Some people have the ability, and quickly pick up on how to choose and follow a sensible diet plan, whereas others find it difficult to without assistance. These particular dieters need company for encouragement, and to help strengthen their weaknesses which may hamper their chance of losing excess weight; without aid these people struggle with being consistent with their diet, and effortlessly find they cannot control the temptation to give in, or give up.

Weight loss is a major issue around the world because of the dangers to one`s health that obesity can cause. Let us face it, while you are grossly overweight, you are never going to be able to sit comfortable on a plane, look good in a bikini or win a marathon. Aside from these pointers it is all about health and inner vital organs like the heart. Obesity can cause heart failure. Keeping your weight down and your body healthy will have you see a new change of life. Things like running for a bus and being able to “catch it,” walking up the stairs without puffing and panting, or playing with the “grandkids,” or sadly in some cases the “kids.” Mom and dad if you are obese then if not for yourself think of the children and lose weight.

Are you familiar with phrases like?

Spare Tire

Love Handles

Muffin Top

Pot Belly

If you are then something tells me you may be looking to lose belly fat. The above references are not very flattering but neither is a podgy or flabby tummy. For some there may be no real issue concerning true obesity only that of a sagging belly or other fatty body parts. To lose weight, not only do you need a diet that works or a brain that thinks logically, but more importantly believing in yourself that you can get your weight down,

Below is a couple of slim plan weight loss recipes for those who can go it alone unaided, however for the people that can`t and see dieting as a problem, then you can join other happy dieters following the weightloss4idiots weight loss program. Each recipe has been carefully chosen to help you lose weight and make your diet a success in shedding the pounds. Eating healthily isn’t complicated once you know the basics. The balance of good health will help you plan for a healthy diet. Not many people who look to lose weight know what healthy eating means - and is there any wonder why with so much contradiction over particular diets. People under medical supervision and with special dietary requirements, and maybe taking specific prescriptive drugs should never attempt to diet or take up exercise without consulting their doctor first.

If you are trying to eat more healthily in order to slim down then you’ll need to pay attention to calories intake. It is not difficult to diet as some people think. Dieting is about following the guidelines and doing as suggested by the experts involved with your chosen weight loss plan to lose weight. The hardest part about the whole concept of dieting is, once you have achieved your ideal weight, is to keep it that way.

Some useful advice to help keep the weight off

There are certain sweetened juices and sugary beverages that can add unwanted calories, so avoid and drink diet pop, or better still water to quench your thirst. Sometimes the body craves food because it is dehydrated and drinking water is the best solution to remedy this.

Eat small healthy snacks; this stops your body from crashing because of low sugar throughout the day. Take in fiber - fiber keeps you feeling fuller longer (whole grain toast instead of white) and it will stop you from snacking on junk food.

If possible, keep healthy foods (fruits, healthy dishes) in visible places such as your kitchen sides, coffee table or at eye level on other household surfaces, this makes you more likely to nibble on healthier foods. Keep bad foods out of sight. The amount you eat in one portion is vitally important, when eating; use your dinner plate as a guide for specific food groups. Half of the plate should host fruit and vegetables, one quarter for grains/carbs, and the final quarter for meats. Plan your meals ahead of schedule eating times. This gives you the opportunity to consider different nutritional foods for your meals. An unorganized menu will have you eat foods as a matter of convenience to fill that gap.

An easy way of getting a few portions of vegetables into your daily diet is to make a tasty and filling soup. Leftover homemade soups can be put in a flask to make a quick, easy, low cal lunch for school, work or o take way a hunger pang.

Leek and Potato Soup

Potatoes make a great base for broths since they boil down and thicken. Chopped leeks with a sprinkling of herbs and seasoning added to spuds will result in a flavorsome soup.

Ingredients

1 tsp Olive Oil

1 Small Diced Onion

450g Chopped Leeks

450g Cubed Potatoes

500ml Semi Skimmed Milk

500ml Water

1 tsp Herbs

Method

Heat oil and lightly fry onion leeks and potatoes together for 3 minutes

Add milk and all water, along with herbs and seasoning

Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Sieve vegetables, retaining any juices

Liquidize vegetables, and then mix in vegetable juice

Reheat, season and serve

Everyone loves to eat curry and the good thing is the dieters can too, only one that is low in fat.

Chicken curry recipe, how hot is up to your own personal taste.

Ingredients

1 tbsp Oil

10g Butter

3 Cloves Crushed Garlic

1 Medium Onion

2 tbsp Garam Masala

1 tsp Ground Coriander

½ tsp dried mint

570g Chicken fillet cut into chunks

200 ml water

Method

Heat oil and butter together in a wok. Add garlic and onion and fry for about 5 minutes until onion a light golden brown. Mix in the garam masala, coriander and mint. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the water, stir, and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and sauce has thickened.

No matter how tasty a meal is after it has been cooked or prepared, many of us are still inclined to spice our meals up with sauces and relishes. Although these can add that extra zest, they can be threatening and upset the apple cart so as to speak in your attempt to lose weight. Let us say you have made every effort to make a healthy green salad, only to smother it in mayonnaise or salad cream. If you find the urge to strong to resist eating an undressed salad, then use low fat sauces.

Some guidelines below

Tesco Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise

Just like the real stuff Tesco mayonnaise has excellent texture and flavor.

Per 100g

Calories 326kcal

Carbs 9.8g

Fat 31.5g

Sodium 0.9g

Protein 0.8g

Fibre 0.0g

Hellmann’s Light Mayonnaise

Although Weight Watchers mayonnaise dressing is mouth watering creamy and mild, it is not exceptionally incredible, however it lists highly among the lowest of different mayonnaises for calories and fat.

Per 100g

Calories 299kcal

Carbs 6.7g

Fat 29.8g

Sodium 0.9g

Protein 0.7g

Fibre Trace

Sensible Fruit and Veg Portions

1. apple, banana, pear or orange

2. 2 plums, Satsuma`s or kiwi fruit

3. 1/2 a grapefruit or avocado

4. large slice of melon/pineapple

5. 3 tablespoons of vegetables, beans or pulses

6. 3 tablespoons of stewed fruit

7. 1 tablespoon of raisins/sultanas

8. 3 dried apricots

9. cupful of grapes or cherries

10. (150ml) glass of pure fruit

Remember, an easy diet is one you like and because of this, it will work.

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Kacy Carr
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/slim-down-low-fat-recipes-lose-weight-the-hard-way-or-the-easy-way-712911.html

Hello!

I am considering giving up meat for Lent, but I’mnot sure what else I could eat, to supplement my diet.

My family eats meat at almost every single meal, and I don’t know what all I could eat, that isn’t just side items.

Thanks,! I don’t want fake meat, I want things that will still give me good nutrients and stuff, w/o meat.

Great question!

I suggest going to a few websites to gather food ideas. It’s not as tricky as you may think. Beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies, and fortified cereals with fortified soymilk can give you all that you need!

Best,

Joseph