A Realistic What I Eat in a Day (breastfeeding & fussy eater!)

[@CorinneDemyanovich]

She’s vegan not vegetarian, but Rainbow Plant Life has a treasure trove of amazing recipes! So many unique ways to make vegan cooking not boring. My meat eating partner has enjoyed all the recipes I’ve made. RPL probably has a blog post specifically for her recipes that meat eaters would love so maybe start there.

[@resh8198]

Omg was about to say this rainbow plant life is amazingggg

[@ladyspectre7170]

Her red lentil curry is the best. So tasty, so filling. She has a weeknight chickpea curry that I love as well.

[@marieh.316]

​@@ladyspectre7170I am obsessed with her red lentil curry! Also her red lentil bolognese is to die for

[@Jessicainmypocket_]

She just started doing this meal plan service that’s like £12 a month, every week you get 4 recipes, a grocery list structured by where you would find the items in the supermarket, a meal prepping schedule and it’s been a game changer for us so far! Saved sooo much time on meal planning and cooking for the week

[@blarrr]

I just signed up for her meal plan. I’m vegan, but not very restrictive in what I eat beyond that. I’m trying to make dinners my very health conscious boyfriend will eat because eating separate meals every night is a drag. We’ve had 2 of the 3 meals for the first week and they’re really good! I can’t tell yet whether it’ll actually save me any money, so I’m definitely curious about that.

[@amieamie6268]

I absolutely LOVE to see real human meals. I can relate so much more to this than all those Instagram, "I have so much extra time and energy", "perfect", meal prep videos. It will just never be me!

[@blarrr]

The “I don’t have much time today so I’m just going to whip up a quick lunch” and then they get out the cutting board and skillet...in what universe??

[@charmedmimi]

Same here!

[@amieamie6268]

@@blarrr Excatly. Like what would you be doing if you had a lot of time on had. A gourmet dinner?

[@stagetopage]

It's so refreshing to see someone have a normal diet. Yes, to the chocolate. Yes, to the cake. Yes, to the random snacks throughout the day. I always watch other people's and feel so guilty for eating what I want and enjoying food, but this is so realistic (for me), and as a fellow fussy eater, I salute you 😂 Side note: I also use Hello Fresh, and have you tried that Korean fried rice yet? I was obsessed with it when I had it a few weeks ago!

[@morehannah]

Oooh I don’t think I have! Will keep an eye out for it!

[@jodiepagexo]

Well done for your honesty and vulnerability towards your diet/ meat consumption, Hannah! As a vegan, I think you're doing a great job to challenge your eating habits in a way that feels manageable and sustainable for you, even as a picky eater. Any reduction in the consumption of animal products is positive progress, so try your best not to compare yourself to others. I also agree with others in the comment section - before I went veggie (and then eventually vegan) I was also eating meat up to 3 times a day and struggled to think of recipes that would be filling without the meat but I just started substituting a meat item for something else and kept the recipe itself the same (for example, making a chicken curry but swapping the chicken for chickpeas). Once I discovered the ease of small substitutes I felt waaaay more confident in experimenting with new recipes/ flavours going forward!

[@hcarey372]

Hannah, every time I watch one of your 'life' videos I feel the anxiety leave my body! THANK YOU for normalising quick easy food, small space parenting/living, responsive parenting etc etc etc. 💕💕

[@hcarey372]

Also yes please to a what I eat in a week!

[@Breakfastwitch]

Pick Up Limes is a great channel for meat free meal ideas! She's a dietician so she structures every meal with a carb/fat/protein which is how to avoid being hungry. I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I really like her recipes and some have become staples of mine!

[@anniritson2059]

Seconding Pick Up Limes, she has really tasty and filling recipes!

[@hannahpatnaik456]

love pick up limes!!!

[@1973InternationalKid]

Hannah, I've been vegan for over 12 years now, and my breakfast staple is an everything bagel with vegan butter. Sometimes the safe foods can go with you on your food journey! 🙂

[@fox_6174]

Love a realistic beige What I Eat video. I have ARFID and have veg maybe 1-2 a week. Genuinely impressed I haven't had scurvy yet

[@kellymelissa5017]

i'm a very picky eater (deadly combination of being autistic so certain textures make me gag and my mum is also a picky eater so i grew up on a very limited diet) and this is so relatable. i'm worse than you are but i love that you're so outspoken about it! the beige diet is real

[@bethbcrafts]

Not me over here listening to you talk about being a picky eater thinking, "This would be a good HelloFresh ad." Also, HF taught me to like mushrooms too! And even though it's just me and my husband, we also do the 4 person box because if I'm cooking, there BETTER be leftovers.

[@morehannah]

Hahaha snap snap snap!!

[@ronjali1020]

I can recommend trying to use minced meat alternatives e.g. soy or sunflower. You just have to soak them in water or vegetable broth for about 10 minutes, squeez any excess water out, fry it and deglaze it with soy sauce. After that you can use it just like minced meat

[@morehannah]

Oooh interesting! Will see if Dan would be willing to substitute in his spag bol 👀

[@fotographiefraeulein]

for that plain red lentils are also great! Super easy,cheap and protein-dense (which make you feel full too)@@morehannah

[@pirlie]

Yes, and dont forget to add a bit of vegetable oil, because the dried veggie meat alternatives arent as fatty as animal meat.

[@MrDivinity22]

​​@@morehannah As a lazy vegan, this is my go-to meal prep dish. You can even skip the "soak, rinse, fry" steps with vegan Bolognese, and just soak the "minced soy" in the tomato sauce (adding a little extra water). With the fine-grained stuff, I find they still get to a good texture that way, and frying a lot of it just takes way too long. But if you're not willing to compromise on taste (or trying to persuade Dan :D) you might be better off doing the full procedure 😅 For the chunkier variants, you have to do it the long way anyways.

[@ellienelson4135]

As a fellow chocoholic I respect your chocolate related choices throughout the day!

[@lauraharris3612]

Cannot tell you how much I love the colours in your living area! Such a happy energy

[@milikoshki]

Being aware of your meat consumption and trying to make changes is v cool! I am not 100% vegetarian but I don't personally buy meat (with the exception of chicken soup if I/my fam is sick). A nice filling veggie meal: curry. I make it out of chickpeas, potato, carrot, bell pepper, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato paste and eat with rice. Super easy to make (you can use a prepackaged curry powder or make your own mix). Other things that come to mind: lentil/mushroom shepherd's pie, pumpkin/squash soup- you can go with lime, cardamom, star anise, clove and coconut milk for a zesty soup, or potato and some celery + good veggie stock for a heartier soup. Add yogurt to eat. Tacos/burritos with well flavored beans + all the usual fixings, chili with bell peppers, onion, corn, beans... there are so many options for hearty veg food! It's just a matter of building a foundation of easy/repeatable recipes. You can def do it. I recommend pickuplimes here on youtube for some veggie inspiration- she is vegan but you can opt for butter, yogurt, milk, eggs if you want and still use her recipes as a base.

[@janaepting8940]

When it comes to trying to eat less meat I have some (unsolicited) advice as a meat eater living with a vegetarian. The missing protein is the issue and it can be overwhelming figuring out what to eat especially as someone who might have issues with new food and textures. Considering your protein source first and then deciding what to cook with it can help build a satisfying meal. So here is what I cook. 1. Eggs, they are a big part in my diet especiall as someone with some stomach issues as they are easily digestible in comparison to other options such as beans. And I do incorporate them in my dinner through quiches, Shakshuka (a Middle Eastern breakfast dish) and in salads. 2. lentils. I don’t know how much you like them or can eat them (because of your stoma) but recipes such as dhal (Indian lentil curry), lentil soups (can be blended if you do not like the texture) or as a meat replacement in Bolognese or cottage pie work great. 3. Chickpeas. I eat them way more frequently than beans in salads, as falafel, in Curries, and also in some pasta recipes. 4. Tofu. I know this is a tough one but not all tofu is created equal! Tofu making is similar to cheese making and as with cheese the end result can differ a lot in texture. My personal advice is to go to your local Asian supermarket and buy the fresh one that is in liquid. It tastes way better. The one I can buy in the regular (German) supermarket is dry, crumbly, has a weird aftertaste and can only be used as a ground meat replacement in more heavily seasoned recipes. The fresh one is softer and tastes better. Also consider trying fried tofu, also found at the Asian grocery store, it’s denser but not dry and has a bit more of a meaty mouthfeel. 5. Meat replacement. This something I think many non vegetarians do not consider beacause it means compromising on texture and taste in comparison to actual meat. The one thing I would still recommend are soy chunks. The dried kind only consisting out of textuized soy protein. They get cooked in some broth and can then be seared/fried or otherwise added. The one that has the texture of ground beef is the one where the switch is the least noticeable and could be a great addition to your pantry. The chunky kind can be used as a chicken substitute but it will be noticeable in the texture and it 100% has to be seasoned well but they are a great addition to my pantry especially because they do not have to be refrigerated and last a long time and are relatively cheap. I hope this can be helpful to someone. ☺️

[@SamarkandChan]

I can't relate as probably the opposite of a fussy eater (grew up in France and Norway and was fed everything! Including snails, mussels and so on) but appriciate the insight! A good quick breakfast I like is overnight oats as I can prep ahead for a week at a time. And then I just add some frozen berries in the morning and top with honey or peanut butter. 😊

[@emmynoether9540]

Was looking for a comment like this. I also discovered that you can just soak the oats in hot water and then add banana and nuts after 10minutes, so my morning routine is to put the kettle on and make tea and soak the oats, go to the bathroom and then have breakfast.

[@SamarkandChan]

@@emmynoether9540 I do cold oats, but warm also sounds lovely!

[@emmynoether9540]

@@SamarkandChan I do overnight cold oats in the summer, but can't really stand them in winter, I need warm food in winter. 😅

[@Sophie_Cleverly]

I actually started Hellofresh last year after seeing a criticism of it 😆 I think I don't tend to listen to adverts so much but that made me want to find out for myself of it was good or bad lol. Have to say though, I love it. I'm a chronically ill mum who also has food sensory issues and issues with memory and executive function - and it has been a game changer! It helps me so much with cooking and eating. I do wish it was cheaper, but it works out ok value for me as it stops me forgetting about food and wasting it or giving up and getting takeaway every week. I also found it has really helped me to eat a much wider variety of things as I can choose meals that are largely ingredients I like but with some additions of new things. I feel a lot healthier too. One complaint I have is that there could be a wider variety of veggie and vegan food. Like it's cool that there are categories for Family Friendly and Quick meals etc but that doesn't help me at all if they're all meat! I do think they need to work on their ethics and being more eco friendly but overall as a service I find it super good and helpful, personally. P.s. I also had the veggie burger from this video and it was amazing lol. Didn't use truffle though because truffle is an evil flavour and should be banned 😂

[@pirlie]

True, truffle is a bit evil! I think there are some HelloFresh like food service alternatives which do far more veggie options while being the same amount of convenient. Could be worth a google if they are available in your region. Good luck! 🤞

[@Hazy09]

I'm glad hearing someone else talking about breastfeeding a child thats not a baby! I feel like I don't know anyone else who still did after 1 year

[@Fred2303]

I'm almost 35 years old and just started eating less meat last year. I figured out that I'm slightly lactose intolerant and as a result started eating vegan cheese. From that point on I got curiouse about other vegan products. Turned out I almost like them more than actual meat. The other day I had rice based vegan chicken nuggets. They were amazing and more filling than actual chicken nuggets.

[@vroniweber]

I grew up and am a vegetarian, so I have a better background than some on nice meals, but I also love me a good plate of beige food. For me, there are a few ways to feel satisfyingly full, one is fiber, one is protein. For Fiber, as I don't really enjoy wholewheat stuff, I tend to use a lot of veggies, and I have psyllium husks, which I eat most mornings in some yoghurt with jam/müsli/syrup. Very cool to see them swell up, and understand, that that is what they do in my belly as well. For protein (as I don't eat meat) I use nutbutter (for dipping), legumes, a lot of cheese. My tips for cooking are basically "if you find a food you like, run with it": I'm in my sweet potato phase, in the last two weeks I made a dip out of them, ate several with a creme fraiche sauce, baked them with feta, had them as fries, and had them in a salad. Apropos: I always have a salad dressing in the fridge, because I cannot be bothered to chop veggies AND make a dressing, but I can manage one, so I eat a lot of salad when I have dressing in the fridge. My "plate" looks like this: one third salad (with veggies, sometimes mozzarella as protein), one third starchy stuff (rice, noodles, bread, potatoes), one third sauce/veggies/dips/cheese/everything else. Oh my god I just realised my imaginary plate is basically a veggieburger. With sweet potatoes. Ha!

[@rio8529]

Important for food to be filling are protein and fiber rich food - like legumes, tofu / meat substitutes, nuts etc.

[@honorcollins6962]

I’m a toast or crunchy nut cornflakes gal too!! There’s no shame in being a picky eater, we’re doing our best 😊

[@kellycavolo5807]

I've been vegan for six years and vegetarian for seven years before that, so by this point I've figured out how to build filling and nutritious meals. An important thing to remember is to add a dense protein source to every meal - think beans, lentils, tofu, nuts/seeds - and lots of fiber! For example, a combo that I have almost every day is wheat pasta (just because it has more protein and fiber but you can totally do white pasta if that's your prefence), garbanzo beans, and cooked broccoli with some kind of sauce. I get a lot of meal ideas from following anti-diet vegans who make meals that align with my personal tastes, so I would definitely recommend doing that if you want more vegetarian meal ideas. It takes time and practice, which is nothing to be ashamed of. Also, this video made me want cake 🧁

[@kylathomas5493]

Ah Hannah this video made me feel so reassured! I have ARFID (basically an extreme version of picky eating) and had an amazing CBT/hypnotherapy session to help me with it in July and it's so much better now! But all of those years I was so ashamed of avoiding more "grown-up" foods and feeling like all I wanted was a beige buffet (related hard to the six year old's birthday party) so thanks so much for making it just that little bit more normal ♥️

[@ukumayu]

Yes to the what I eat in a week video!! Also love a realistic one of these, felt very much relatable. Thank you Hannah!

[@ellierules900]

I was watching this while cleaning up my daughters toys while my husband was actually cooking our hello fresh meal for this evening. Very relatable!

[@keishacw13]

loved this video! i also have snacks when my toddler has gone to bed, sometimes it's the only food you get to eat without little one climbing all over you/demanding attention/having to share it with them. also yes the extra hunger while breastfeeding is wild😅 in terms of reducing meat, i'm vegan and got the meat free mowgli cookbook for christmas a couple of years ago - so many delicious curries and snacks in there that could be helpful if you like south asian food! mostly very toddler friendly stuff too, my daughter loves the food i cook her from that book

[@phoebexesther]

This might sound so weird but it's so so nice to hear another adult talk about being a bit of a picky eater. I'm 21 and have only started getting more comfortable trying new foods (including more veggie meals - I struggled with that too!) in the last few years since I started uni because it used to make me really anxious. My biggest "omg you don't like that?!" is that I don't eat cheese or pizza haha. I think that it's really good to acknowledge that you're not that adventurous with food but actively working on trying new stuff!

[@sopheyrac1204]

Also a picky eater helped by Hello Fresh! Seeing your spice rack tour I thought you may be interested that the little spice blend pots from Hello Fresh for recipes, you can get the blends in sachets from Seasoned Pioneers :)

[@ItHurtBecauseYouCare]

I also have a happy food wiggle! So happy to see other people's happy food dances ❤️

[@katherinegouwens5769]

Adore how relatable this is!

[@jenniesaur]

I loved this! I also love watching what I eat in a day videos, thinking oh this will inspire me, and then I just feel guilt that I'm not eating as healthily as everyone else because I'm also a picky eater (and annoyed about it). Its so nice to see someone making videos about food in a way that doesn't just set off shame thoughts, and see someone else who is also discovering how to change their diet in a way that works for them. Love the positivity of it all

[@Marie-kq1df]

Thank you so much for making this video. When I saw the title I instantly thought "oh no, I don't wanna watch that", because usually those kinds of videos just make me feel bad about my eating habits as they're all eating super healthy and complicated foods for every meal and it looks nothing like what I could imagine doing. But this video was fun and relatable and made me feel normal. Also I absolutely do a happy little food dance when I enjoy my food, it looks a lot like yours. Oh and you are not alone in starting to attempt to reduce meat consumption only now. I'm turning 30 this year and it's only in the last months that I've made an active effort to choose vegetarian meals sometimes (and only through hello fresh really, if it's a dinner).

[@charmedmimi]

Omg, finally a 'What I eat' video I can relate to. I'm sick of all the perfect super nutrient dense, low calorie, boring food videos I keep seeing. Good for them but not relatable to many ordinary folks. I love that you want to include more plant meals, yay, good for you! I've been an 'ethical plant eater' for almost two decades and can only recommend that you focus on fiber and protein. Legumes are really great, natural sources of both. 'Thatveganbabe' has an amazing recipe Instagram, the recipes are healthy but not TOO healthy. Looking forward to seeing more videos like this! ❤

[@dottiewi661]

Great video and thanks for the realistic food choices! For less meat: Chili sin carne! Lots of protein in the beans and lentils! And basically anything with legumes: peas, lentils, beans, tofu…

[@emmaj4008]

Omg Hannah yes. I absolutely do the ‘sweet treat’ post baby bedtime. I genuinely look forward to it so much!

[@h4yley]

The only “what I eat in a day” I have ever dared click on, so normal/refreshing thank u 🥹 from a fellow fussy eater

[@cariiinen]

Managing snacks is all about planning, for me. So having prepped vegetables and hummus, for example, so when a craving hits, it's easy to choose the healthy (meat free) alternative

[@IzzieBizzie18]

Hahaha I also do a happy food dance when I am eating something I love! My friend once compared it to the Elmo sitting on the toilet GIF and I think about it every time I do my happy wiggle 😂

[@katiesawesomelife]

I don't do a happy food dance but when I'm enjoying what I'm eating I start nodding my head like a nodding dog 😂

[@giulia4756]

Me and my girlfriend also have the happy food dance! Also, I would love to see you in the actual process of cooking the meals, like telling us which ingredients you are using or how to cook that. But obv I don't know if you can do that with Hello Fresh!💛

[@ClareElizabeth97]

Ugh I just love your content. More Hannah is my perfect KZbin channel and I get so excited for everything you post. Genuinely love it all, but especially anything breastfeeding/parenting related as my daughter Juniper is about 2 months younger than Rowan so I love getting an idea of what is just around the corner aha. I love the fussy/plain eater what I eat in a day's because I too have a beige 6 year olds diet and I can't relate to anything fancy

[@charliebrown1184]

I'd love a what I eat in a week follow up! I started Hello Fresh during the pandemic and it was great, especially as it meant less trips to the supermarket. Unfortunately it no longer works for me as I recently became lactose intolerant and I was already vegetarian and those options are very limited. Plus my now adult child moved to uni and they don't do a box for 1! But their recipes are delicious and would highly recommend.

[@xzonia1]

It's just me, and I'm a lazy chef. I'll make a big pot or pan of something on the weekend and eat that all week for lunch and dinner, and have one-off meals on the weekends like a nice piece of fish with veggies. For breakfast, I eat Rice Chex or a muffin or toast and jam about 99% of the year. If I'm still hungry, I snack. :) Loved seeing your routine! Like you, I just drink water, but mine is almost always room temperature. X) Oh, and I love your new spice rack! :)

[@annislander]

As another fussy eater (and a uni student), I appreciate the realism

[@EllieeMorrissey]

Well done on a full vegetarian day Hannah! ❤

[@shesaysdisco]

I’m a vegetarian and a picky eater! If you have any worries about getting enough protein on days when you don’t eat meat, I highly recommend the vegan protein powders from Huel (they also contain vitamins and minerals).

[@thislanguagejourney]

I didnt expect to find this interesting but it was refreshingly honest. 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for being a relatable person on the internet 🙏

[@myoung6067]

THANK YOU HANNAH. I'm picky too and it's so nice to see someone talk about it. There is so much shame surrounding picky eaters and people are so mean to us. I keep it as private as I can for that reason. I wish I could eat whatever I wanted, but I just can't. Thank you thank you thank you. PS - the fact that you'll eat salad is impressive though. I won't touch salad with a 10 foot pole.

[@sunsets.starlight]

I've just gone back to Hello Fresh after a year or so. I'm experiencing a high risk pregnancy and the struggle is real. I get the box for 4 because leftovers (hello newborn life in a few months) but also my husband is a construction worker and needs a lot to sustain him! Our 3 year old shares the box with us. We're all very adventurous eaters but it definitely helps me right now not having to source new recipes. I plan to keep with them until we're out of the newborn stage. Blooming love hello fresh! We've got the mustard sausage rolls this week and my daughter is genuinely so excited to make them 😂😍

[@SeaBeBlue]

Soooo many people happy dance when they eat. And it’s also contagious, kind of like yawning. If someone does it in a group, someone else almost always follows without realizing. It’s one of my favourite things to notice. For vegan food, Pick Up Limes is an awesome KZbin channel. Their app is amazing.

[@TeegsKJ]

So I used to not eat any fruit or vegetables until I was about 23…now I pretty much eat any vege and some fruits. Still have texture issues with fruit and salads (tomatoes!). But having a baby is making me try more fruits now. For vege meals I definitely recommend vegetarian Indian meals; lots of veges,lentils and flavour!

[@katielouise210]

great to hear you're thinking about eating more veggie food!! i've been veggie 11 years and vegan for about six months or so and honestly, every little helps in terms of reducing animal product consumption. would highly recommend maddie, madeleineolivia, for easy vegan recipes! obviously you could always vegetarian-ise them if you want!! i also used to love the roasting tin veggie/vegan books for quick, all in one recipes!

[@katrinadarwin]

I am fascinated that you are a self proclaimed fussy eater and you love olives! I too love olives but I eat pretty much everything. Thanks for a fun and realistic peek into your eating habits!

[@loumallinson740]

I thought the same! I've overcome a lot of my fussy eating but still can't cope with olives 😂

[@katybechnikova2821]

Hi. Thanks for sharing. I have ARFID (extremely fussy eater) and it's always good to see someone with similar experience. :)

[@annawright5357]

Yes the Nigella Lawson dense chocolate loaf cake is amazing! If you haven’t tried them already you should absolutely try her “Granny Boyd’s Biscuits” chocolate biscuits. I made them all the time with my Mum when I was little and they’re still my go to easy biscuits to make.

[@kate4781]

My husband and I both have chronic fatigue. (The fatigue is not related to our diet). We are starting to get better, but we have to cook really easy meals. All are filling and vegan. Here are a few for anyone wanting some easy options: 1. Stir fry (a package from the store) + some stir fry sauce + some type of protein (usually chickpeas), + stir fry noodles. Make sure there is still oil in it or add a bit of oil (sesame is my favourite for this) or you may not feel full long. 2. Tacos! We usually use a can of black beans, corn, and onions as the main cooked filling (just cooked in a pan with some oil and taco (or fajita) seasoning and add whatever veggies into the tortilla. Good vegan cheese options for this include violife (cheddar) and cathedral city plant based (which tastes cheddary to me). This mix can also be added to rice (uncle ben's even has a mexican rice in a microwavable packet) and/or over some tortilla chips with one of the vegan cheeses above or real cheese if just veggie. Also, guacamole and/or tortilla chip crumbles can be added as desired. 3. Ready Indian meals. M&S store brand has a few vegan options. Since India has a long history of vegetarianism, most meals will leave you full and satisfied. 4. Pasta! Vegan pesto, peas, spinach, sundried tomatoes and vegan mushroom torillini with added chickpeas and/or nutritional yeast is so delicious to me. Also, red kidney beans, red pasta sauce, and whatever veggies are safe for you spinach, mushrooms, onions and occasionally peppers for us) 5. Soup (make sure there are some beans or lentils in there or else you won't feel full) 6. Nut roast: Artisan Nature makes a nutloaf that is only about £2.60 where I am (south coast of England). Easy to make and goes well with other traditional roast foods. Since it isn't as expensive as other options, it may be worth trying for discerning eaters. 7. Veggie wraps or bowls or whatever brings you joy. Safe veggies + safe spice that go together + some salt + some kind of oil + safe nut (I am fond of cashews). Put in some sort of container you can cover, and shake. Place on pan and roast. Put in wrap with whatever sauces you want and maybe some lettuce or something or eat over rice or eat over noodles, etc. If you skip nuts, add some beans or lentils. Also, hummus can be deliciously added. In general, you will fill full if you have fibre, protein, and fat. Try to make sure you have some of each, and you should be okay. If you are going fully vegan, you may want to also make sure you are getting protein from a variety of sources.

[@laryssagobbi]

vegan and (former?) fussy eater here 🙋 i became vegetarian eating only potatoes and letucce, i believe in you Hannah! What helped me the most was making recipes "hiding" the veggies, like curries, pies, patties, smoothies... I still only eat some things in really tiny pieces and really seasoned, but it counts, right?!

[@justathumb]

don't feel guilty, forming new habits takes time! especially when you're trying to establish a whole new diet - it's a game of trial and error! it's a lot like exercise - if you go too hard you'll probably just fall off the wagon, but if you make small sustainable changes then they're more likely to become second nature and not a struggle 🥰 you'll find new faves!

[@lelaniadam]

As a proudly South African, it makes my heart happy to see products from my country. The Cape Herb and Spice spices are amazing!😄

[@MalinaCC]

This is very relatable 😂 Being vegetarian is easy if you are able to eat cheese or eggs. Both of those are high in protein and will make you feel full. I cannot do dairy unfortunately but some healthier habits have been to eat fruit as my dessert/snack and dark chocolate if I’m feeling the need for chocolate. Peanut butter/nut butter on toast or oatmeal will also help with protein/feeling full. I also eat seaweed or homemade popcorn w/Tajin and avocado oil as my snack alternative to chips. What I’ve been working on this year is eating more varieties of veggies and probiotics as that’s good for your gut :)

[@cedarleland]

I would love to see a what I eat in a week, and I hope you keep having fun and enjoying the veggie meals! It is a lot different style of cooking. I think it was six months before I really had it figured out, but I think the key is to include fats. Meat tends to have a decent amount and then the natural veggie substitutes for protein like beans and whole grains don't. So you have to make sure when you make sauces and dips that you're adding olive oil or tahini or coconut milk or nuts so that you're getting stuff to satiate you. Or just buy meat substitutes that have some fat, but I know those can be expensive.

[@serenamarangon5291]

Finally a relatable what I eat in day! Not a green smoothie in sight! lol I also love a beige plate of food and have the palate of a toddler! Also I’m currently 38 weeks pregnant and hoping to breastfeed… as it stands I drink almost 4 litres of water a day 😮 give it to me straight: how much more should I expect to drink when breastfeeding? Because I’m scared 😂

[@morehannah]

Hahaha omg that’s a lot of water! Honestly I’ve no idea but literally anytime Rowan latches I’m like GET ME WATER

[@serenamarangon5291]

@@morehannah ong lol got ya! Its gonna be a lot! I shall do the math and let you know in a few weeks haha

[@erikaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Biggest tip I can offer from a vegetarian of 15 years- make sure your meals have fat in them! I bet the veggie soup felt filling because it had nice fats from the coconut milk. No one is gonna feel full and satisfied from brown rice and steamed veggies alone.

[@ann-christink4321]

As long as you feel good with what you eat.. you go girl! 🎉

[@elizabethr.2491]

We have such a similar diet ❤️❤️❤️ I'd love to see a What I Eat In A Week!!!!

[@ViktoriaJayne]

Finally, a what I eat in a day video that didn't make be feel self-conscious. I'm autistic so I have always been a picky eater and I also have a bunch of intolerances to food (mainly meat so I'm vegetarian). I don't have the best relationship with food and judge myself really harshly and I have noticed that judgement has gotten way worse since I started chestfeeding and have needed to eat more. I always find it funny when my parent friends complain about their children's picky eating habits because I am pickier than my child and probably all of their children too🤣

[@fuzzles93]

Thanx for making a normal for you what I eat in a day videos because guess what we make our diet too complicated sometimes and it puts alot of pressure on others who watch the videos on KZbin and we don’t need more complication in our parent lives lol

[@Kelsey-s7y]

I felt you so much when you said that your diet doesn’t align with your ethics. I want to be vegan (or at least vegetarian) so badly but it just never works for me 😭

[@theodoesthings]

omg i remember that chocolate cake from your baking with layton episode!! such a throwback

[@julianagc1989]

I love your what I eat in a day ! So relatable ❤

[@svitrai]

Yes to having a happy food dance and yes to the what I eat in a week video 😁 I also struggle a lot with having to figure out what to eat if I'm already hungry... Not sure if I'd categorize that as fussy eating... Oh and also nursing a 15 month old :)

[@hannahmerchant7268]

This was the most relatable what I eat in a days 😂 I love beige food!

[@meandhermeander]

Since having children, I also need snacks in the evening after the kids bedtime. I feel it's the only part of the day I can eat without any little person wanting some, so I really enjoy it! I had to cut back though coz I was going overboard with the snacking! 😅

[@DeusViator]

Hello Fresh has genuinely been great for my fiancée and I for expanding veggie meals that we can keep going back to (Mostly with the recipe cards and buying the ingredients ourselves to be honest). One of the halloumi pastas has become a staple and there's a really great Cauliflower and Pea curry that we ended up with from a week we forgot to choose our selections.

[@Alenajellybeans]

If you're interested in reducing animal foods, a couple easy swaps would be plant-based butter and Soymilk instead of cow milk for your cereal. There's a bunch of burger patties these days too so that could be an easy swap. Personally I like the impossible brand - it's got the most neutral flavor to me.

[@eli_drottningu]

Definitively can relate, my breakfast are usually toasts or cereal, and tea, I need tea to function properly.

[@t.kruste3085]

I also do the happy food dance!!

[@_reveux]

hello fresh is not available where i live and i’m a little mad about it ngl. i think it would make life so much easier!! living alone, cooking for one feels a bit like a waste of time when you can get by with very quick stuff (a habit and mindset i Really need to get out of soon). super enjoyed watching this! eating “more healthy” doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

[@lucacolouredin]

Ehhh... Let's say it like this, I just bought a freezer (shared flat with one other person and we only have one of those mini fridge things), so that I can buy frozen veggies and things so that I don't just eat instant noodles, toast and pasta with cheese. [basically thinking that with a freezer I can batch cook and have more meals on hand for days when I don't have spoons]

[@Rubz3211]

sat watching this eating my beans on toast for lunch! so feel very seen x

[@morehannah]

Omg love beans on toast for any meal of the day!

[@dottiewi661]

And: if the toast is vegan, then it’s a vegan meal! Also, beans are a great protein source!

[@amandamitchell7826]

This is literally so freaking relatable other than the hellofresh, but like the moral dilemma of eating meat but then needing quick easy meals and really digging a beige plate of food.. I would love to be a healthy vegan queen but that’s not me 😅

[@jadeybabes102]

It’s so nice to see a relatable food video, thank you! My colleague and I have exactly the same love of beige party food as you, it’s a running joke in our team, and I also am enjoying broadening my horizons with Hello Fresh (I think my husband has also enjoyed the new variety in our weekly menu 😂) - so impressed with how actually delicious they are! I was worried they might only be delicious to people who also find quinoa salads delicious 🙈 I also do a happy food dance when I eat, and my 15 month old has just started doing it too 😂

[@cassnnyl]

I can totally relate to the snack after your child’s bedtime. Since breastfeeding I need that sugar intake after I nurse my son before he goes to sleep. I started keeping chocolate bars in that house so I could munch on a piece right away. I don’t know what I’m going to do when I’m done breastfeeding since it’s my routine.

[@VictoriaP9393]

Yep I so relate. If I don't try hard my diet will just be toast for breakfast, sandwich for lunch & pasta or potato for tea - plus about 3 sweet snacks across the day. But I've realised how bad that can be for eating veg and if I'm not careful I end up having no vitamins or protein and it does affect my energy a lot now hitting 30. I'm so impressed how easily some people have a varied diet though - I wonder if it's upbringing as my family never had time to cook loads of meals throughout the week so I'm used to more ready prepped food. Also would like to eat less meat than I do, but worry as I don't like a lot of non-meat protein sources that much (nuts, avocado etc). Linda McCartney sausages and quorn picnic snacks are good ones to fit in though.

[@jordank2710]

I’m also a breastfeeding mom and the hunger is real!! I also love a beige plate 😂 we’re all doing the best we can + you’re fueling 2 people…eat what feels good ♥️

[@leiye5100]

I highly recommend the creator Pick up Limes! She is a dietician, eating plant based and now has a very good recipe APP that is cheap! Or free on KZbin and her blog 😊

[@jillisenberg9704]

Loved this, Hannah!

[@MustBeM]

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[@Eleeyore]

I loved this!

[@tarredion]

Would love a full week vid!!

[@catsandstrawberries]

Loved this video, would definitely be interested in a what I eat in a week one!

[@IceNixie0102]

Can you link to that spice rack? I created one very similar to that several years ago, but yours looks better than mine...

[@IshAmethyst]

I'm a ovo-vegetarian (mostly vegan but not 100%) & recently had to change my diet cos my gastro consultant said I had to cut down on my fibre content (I was eating 1.5-2x the amount you're supposed to eat in a day) so am now joining you in the white bread (& white everything, like rice, pasta, white potatoes instead of sweet) life 😂 Hope you're able to find some more veggie recipes you like! I'm embarking on tofu like as its lower fibre than lentils, chickpeas & kidney beans & would recommend to a friend!

[@xdarkswanwaterx]

Hey! Not vegetarian but am Chinese so loooove tofu. There are so many great ways to make it! If you’re into spice there are great vegetarian mapo tofu recipes out there, great over white rice!

[@xStarzx100]

Hannah claiming to be a fussy eater but she eats olives & salad! 😂 I found a Traitor! 😂 Real fussy eater over here who does not eat olives or salad! I love these videos too! 💜

[@lornawotton6239]

Yesssss, this does not scream fussy to me!

[@anawsomehuman3064]

you don't eat salad?

[@zoeatrics]

Loved this! Would be super curious to see more food videos, especially if trying to reduce your meat consumption!

[@PaulaStueckendamm]

Yes the happy food dance :D my friends sometimes just wait staring at me when we start eating because they know it's coming when they have done a good job :D

[@hannahproctor7161]

The shortbread tin is begging to be the home of stock cubes. I have an old style oxo cube tin and I keep all my stock cubes in it (although supermarket own brands usually have the same individual foil wrapping so sometimes I have to sniff them to confirm what it is 😂)

[@sophieirwin3497]

I go through periods of eating the same thing as I'm too lazy/tired to cook during the week so I batch cook over the weekend. Otherwise I'd eat sandwiches or takeaway for every meal. At the moment, I'm eating my way through pesto chicken pasta with sweetcorn and spinach in it. Couple of big spoonfuls from my big Tupperware in the fridge, add some Parmesan cheese, in the microwave for 2 mins, bam a hearty and healthy mid week meal and not a McDonald's burger that was oh so tempting on the way home from work. It's not exciting and a bit beige if you take away the veg, but honestly, being a single working gal, there's only so many hours in the day Monday to Friday, so minimal cooking and then chuck everything in the dishwasher until it's full enough to run is about as much as I can tolerate in the evenings!

[@arisefairsun]

Still being a fussy eater as an adult embarrassment is so real! 😳 I struggle so much with certain textures and fruit and veg and just wish I was one of those people that just likes all kinds of food. Would make my life so much easier and would make me feel like less of a freak for being 30 and still being unable to eat a ‘normal’ adult meal without picking out bits I don’t like 😩