A Day of Vegan High Protein Meals (whole foods)

[@AlexandraAndersson]

In my day to day life I don’t focus on, count or obsess over protein. I get a sufficient amount by eating varied and balanced. I made this video to show that it’s very much possible to up the protein with a plant based diet 😊 All recipes are new ones from my app Fivesec Health!

[@jencarlson3348]

Thank you so much for this video!! I literally just discovered you and this is my first video of yours I’ve seen. I’m wondering if your pregnancy was a plant based one, and if your daughter also eats fully plant based. She looks so healthy and happy and beautiful. I’m so inspired by this! Also, wondering where I can find your chickpea bloodies recipe. Thank you so much!💛

[@juliadoh4182]

Wow I’m so impressed that it’s all Whole Foods. Most of the time you click on high protein vegan videos and it’s all protein powders

[@ddraigmafon4725]

What a lucky baby Alina is to be growing up with a mum who’s feeding her on such super-healthy nutrition 👍

[@jonamiv2146]

She should go to jail if she feeds her baby vegan food.

[@ddraigmafon4725]

@@jonamiv2146 A well-planned, balanced vegan diet is perfectly healthy for any age, ask a doctor. The parents who should be jailed are the ones feeding their kids endless sweets, crisps and crap like McDonalds.

[@xElinaDB]

@@jonamiv2146don't speak on topics you're uneducated about

[@joopdaloop5840]

@@jonamiv2146get a hold of yourself

[@catrobinson6282]

oh wow lol so fruits, veges, grains, non animal proteins is not food? Please do some research because your comment is ignorant and dangerous.

[@ameliafields1817]

Can you please do a video on the ingredients/groceries you always stock your pantry and fride with that help you create all your meals?? ❤

[@dorothyh.7954]

I am obsessed with this chickpea curry. I keep a batch in the fridge because its so yummy and satisfying on a baked potato. I let it come to room temp for the flavors to groove before i add it. Thanks for the simple, delicious, filling, go to meals with a minimal of cooking, and sharing the joy of eating.

[@andreastevanovich]

High protein is the ever-needed theme in the vegan realm. Those new recipes are yummy to the max! Keep it up, AA, your videos are getting better and better ☀️☀️☀️

[@thegreengoddess8850]

No, normal protein is fine. 46 grams a day for the average woman. Excess protein causes a myriad of health issues that no one wants.

[@andreastevanovich]

You're right about that, but animal protein is not excreted the same way plant protein is, and an average active person following a natural lifestyle (considered spartan by some: not taking supplements, cooking their grains and legumes themselves, consuming only unrefined, unprocessed, sugar-free foods etc.) can hardly overdose on protein, unless they're a real tofu junkie... Perhaps I used the wrong syntagm when I said "high-protein"; not everyone needs the same quantity - it depends on your weight and activity/metabolism. I was referring to the active population with not much spare time for creativity in food combining, for which what is popularly termed high-protein recipes is often "normal protein" recipes. Each such an attempt is welcome. Btw, I don't live in America that has a love affair with protein and promotes it in excess. I get your point, though. :)

[@thegreengoddess8850]

@@andreastevanovich yes I do live in the US and see North Americans in general eat tons of soy and garbanzo beans in huge doses at every meal. The issue for me is that people don"t use apps like Chronometer that track what you eat because calorie counting has been called bad and intuitive eating is good even though it is based on cravings which is no way to run your life. People need to look at what they are consuming, where they are getting certain nutrients and in what quantities and then make a loose meal plan so that they are getting a well rounded diet. There is a craze for protein and people have zero idea what health issues will be coming in the future. I had an 8 milimeter kidney stone that had to be ultrasounded out. I ate very little chicken at the time, no red meat. lots of tofu and spinach and lots of lemon water. My urologist told me to decrease chicken to almost nothing and stop eating spinach for the most part and up the lemon. People like to say that those with "predisposition to kidney issues" are the only ones affected. They don't understand that diet is what causes those issues and until you have kidney issues, you don't! It is a craze for high protein and the Western world has always consumed too much. Now seems to be worse with the keto craze and doctors are seeing the increased numbers of disease from it.

[@andreastevanovich]

@@thegreengoddess8850, True, genetics is one thing, but "predispositions" are created by lifestyle. Our cells are constantly regenerating, so luckily, on the contrary to what we are being taught in western societies, with a change of diet and some practice (I value chi kung), the body has a chance to recover and even change the gene expression! You mentioned keto: I, too, am surprised that it became such a hype. Our bodies are designed to burn glucose from calories, not fat, and I wouldn't want to have my ketone levels elevated to such an extent. But who am I to judge... everyone's the master of their own body and is free to choose how to treat it. Time will show. As for the calories, I don't count them, but I carefully choose what I eat, avoiding junk as much as I can. Ok, I admit, I do enjoy a bag of plain chips/crisps occasionally, I am aware it contains highly processed oils, but it isn't something I can't handle, as I only select bags without MSG, disodium inosinate or other flavour enhancers, and don't eat it on a daily basis. Besides, being totally rigid on yourself isn't ok either, so I decided crisps will be my deviation... I think we should always listen to our body, it's a good compass. I'm glad you solved the kidney stones issue and that you've discovered what works for you health-wise! Best regards from the Old Continent 🍀

[@thegreengoddess8850]

@@andreastevanovich I wasn’t saying that you mess to count calories forever, but if you never educate yourself on what nutrients you are getting to little or are deficient in, then you can be adversely harming your body even though you have a vegan diet or think you are eating healthy. Logging food is about so much more than calorie counting and it seems that there is a lack of education in that area of nutrition. For example, if you eat a sweet potato and have sunflower seeds in a salad you are getting many more times the recommended daily allowance for a day. So I try to alternate days that I consume eat thing. If you don’t know what vitamins and minerals are in which food, you have no idea what a toxic body you might be creating. I see some vegans eat 5 sweet potatoes a day or 10 bananas and it hurts me to know why just being vegan isn’t enough when people over indulge in certain nutrients. They all can create disease or disharmony in the body. Glad you are aware and care! Nice talking with you!

[@taradevito6751]

Goals girl! I also love that you just give baby what you are eating that’s what I did with my girls too!

[@AlexandraAndersson]

It's such an easy way of feeding them! no need to make separate meals ☺️

[@stardustlipstickhorror]

I love watching your videos and learning your recipes! It's so great that you include your child in your plant-based recipes! She is so cute!

[@juliadanielewicz8188]

Lovely! Is there any chance that you could show us more of that kind of high protein whole day menu?

[@ninagriffey4650]

Omg the mini lasagne, too cute! Loving your BLW content, so helpful ❤ thank you 🙏

[@mrs.broccoli4362]

@AlexandraAndersson I really like the new overnight oats recipe, it looks very creamy and tasty. I just quickly prepared it for my grandchildren for breakfast tomorrow. Alina looks so happy, I wish you a wonderful autumn and send my best wishes from Munich

[@Sarah_e_me]

The tiny salt free baby lasagna! So cute.

[@by159w]

Thank you for sharing this Alexandra! 💝 I am almost 10 months postpartum and have had trouble putting on weight. I believe that being a high-carb vegan & breastfeeding contributes to this. It’s hard for me to eat more without feeling physically uncomfortable so I’m hoping your recipes will help 🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@starlasell5698]

❤📚❤️ The food looks wonderful and your sweet baby girl is an angel...that smile and wave made my day!

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Happy we could brighten your day hihi ❤️

[@HealthyHousewife]

I love all of your recipes! ❤❤

[@debbiepalmer1094]

Your food always looks amazing!!

[@weiweiliu6395]

Your recipes changed my perception of plant based food!!! I only tried a couple, the chia pudding with homemade cashew milk taste incredible, and became my go to snack now! Thank you, I enjoy watching your videos very much!!!😘

[@RosannSpetti]

I love your videos Alexandra!!! Thank you so much! I am plant 🌿 based also for 9 years now. I am always looking for new recipes. I love your combination ideas. Soooo delicious 😋 I also love your clothing. Could you tell me where you bought your cross over waisted top? I just love it. You have a good sense of style and it appeals to me, Thank you so very much!!!❤❤❤

[@angiekenny341]

Great video on protein meals just what needed Thankyou 🙏🏻 And your baby lasagna was just a touch of gorgeous it made giggle with love ❤️ Baby is beautiful ❤

[@berniechisholm1921]

Beautiful recipes like always.Definitely will be trying these recipes.Everything looks so delicious 😋 and Alina is absolutely so adorable 🥰 ❤

[@AlexandraAndersson]

thank you 🥰hope you like them!

[@BarbaraBoholm]

Thank you for inspiring when it comes to food in the everyday,so grateful i found you!!!

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Grateful to have you here ❤️

[@_pronounced_]

My absolutely favorite go to oatmeal recipe ❤

[@lizmarkey3298]

Made the oats and wow!!! Blown away. Going into regular rotation!

[@vigour09]

Hi do you have videos on what you feed your baby if she has started solids? Also kudos to your flat tummy mama

[@catrobinson6282]

Alina is so adorable!! Thanks for sharing and I am making those jacket potato's tonight! Appreciate your lovely video's and divine food!

[@irisbres4516]

So helpful!! Thank you so much Alexandra. I purchased your app and I love it already! Xx

[@angelaschildkamp701]

As always your videos are so beautiful and authentic and sooo inspiring!!! I can’t wait to dive into your app and get cooking.

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Thank you so much! means a lot ❤️

[@wifeybaby4001]

Do you recommend ebook or app first? For a total beginner, I’m pretty overwhelmed as I’m having my baby soon and I want to incorporate plant based

[@jamiegosselin2256]

Any suggestions on how to deal with the bloating and gas from all this plant protein? I’ve been eating beans and tofu for years but still bothers my stomach pretty good. Thank you for the wonderful videos!

[@naturallyhollyy]

Do you go for organic beans/ lentils? I’ve found switching to organic ones and rinsing very well helps, as the preservatives in the non-organic beans we’re making me bloated!

[@AlexandraAndersson]

I had some of this in the beginning but it has faded away and don't have issues now. I remember that I sometimes added half half so if a recipe had 1 can legumes I used 1/2 can and rest tofu or tempeh because it's easier on the stomach (at least mine back then). But also maybe try the ones that are canned in water with no salt added ☺️

[@jamiegosselin2256]

@@AlexandraAndersson great idea with the half and half. Thank you!

[@АняВалеева-с6д]

thanks for the video! and oh my god titta på den gulliga bebisen

[@darias9151]

What camera model are you using for your videos?❤❤❤

[@isesfox]

So glad that none of these recipes are using protein powder. All is whole foods. Well done Alex 👍🏾 Also the good thing in EU is that the soy is Non-GMO. While soy in my country is sources from American soybean which is GMO.

[@jenniferplutsch9434]

I love the Mini Lasagne you made for your daughter 😉 so cute!

[@vegan_winegoddess1400]

Your recipes are amazing!! You are by far one of my fave plant-based vloggers!! I need to get your app!! Thanks so much for sharing. Spain looks amazing!!

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@PegsGarden]

Everything looks delicious as always Alexandra, thanks for sharing these recipes!!! Your daughter is getting so big!!💕💕

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@michaelakozlikova9682]

Love the new recipes and tips! Unfortunately AG1 doesn't ship to Europe? As you are based in Spain I'm surprised... thanks Michaela from Prague

[@angierobyn3853]

Ooh I just made the protein oats from your app! They are in the fridge ready for my breakfast tomorrow! I’m loving the app by the way, I make your recipes all the time and really enjoy them. Thank you.

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Yaaay! 👏 hope you enjoyed the oats 😍 and thank you so much ❤️

[@mgioan6014]

I am always so eager to watch your videos. Thank you so much

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Thank you for your support always! ❤️

[@donatina1987]

The breakfast is good but so heavy...it took me hours to digest! 😢 I’m tempted to try ag1 again but I hated the flavor... do you take just it and no other supplement!?

[@stephen3511]

Will be trying those recipes 👍🏻

[@juliamiller3404]

i tried the blondies and they were delicious! now tonight i am going to make the lasagna. so excited!

[@AI-dreaming-Life]

I appreciate the insightful video today. I'll definitely be returning for more!

[@dawndarcy]

Truly the best vegan recipes! Thank you so much, Alexandra!⭐️

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Thank you so much ❤️🥰

[@jamiecee4960]

Congrats on your Baby. I haven't watched your video's in a while. The food looks really good. videos

[@alinatarkhanian]

Hi Alexandra. I'm a new subscriber and came across your channel whilst searching for high protein vegan recipes. I am definitely going to try the blended oatmeal recipe. It looks incredible. Also, I'm a little biased but I love your baby's name. There aren't too many Alinas out there. ;-)

[@ludmilaandr8793]

Thanks for another fun and informative video! I've been watching your vids for some time now, but the value of your recipes and tips sky rocketed to me after I've learnt more about current nutrition. It's so important to eat enough protein as well as healthy fats. One tip for people - protein gets digested better if your stomach pH is 1-3 (acidity frequently gets lower than that) so you can consume apple cider vinegar either in capsules (with food only) or liquid diluted in water to increase stomach acid. Cheers!

[@daninglesonline1526]

Delicious delicious delicious as usual! Just being curios, how many calories are there in one day of eating these recipes? ❤

[@juliafom]

I also love adding Lucuma powder! Try in your recipes !!

[@bxdge13]

Your videos are amazing!! Love from Portugal

[@AnthonyiaArmenteros]

What's the flavour like with tofu added? Are there any substitutes that you can suggest pls? Also, I absolutely loved your BLW what I eat in a day video. Would be great to see more of those please! 🙏🏽 💚

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

Tofu is pretty neutral so you can flavor it pretty well, baked tofu use to be my favorite. Some may say it has a beanie taste though. Tempeh has a fermented sour taste, which some people may dislike. Eventually you get use to it though. I really can’t have soy too much (due to health reasons), so I would look for subs. If you can eat wheat I would say seitan (I have hard time finding wo soy, so I make my own). Also there are some new products on the market that is soy free “tofu” usually made with chickpeas or pumpkin seeds (I’ve seen in the states). But the flavors are very different. Best

[@hanacurekovic]

Hi! Hope you see this comment. I love your recipes and use the app daily :) the lasagna recipe, however, needs a note regarding salt and the uncooked lentils - any added salt (even from the veggie stock) will stop the lentils from cooking properly. Mine came out very tough (raw) and I did a quick google search and adding salt is the issue. Very good second time around though! Edit: I should say I just used canned lentils second time around.

[@marylaville2370]

Hey Alexander what kind of mat you had doing your yoga what the name I would like to get one

[@badpiggies4926]

Aww, baby is adorable

[@susisauerkraud8337]

Just in this moment i'm eating the Potato tofu-chickpea thing. Sooo good! But my chickpeas are not very soft, so i mixed in a little bit of Aqua faba, so the consistency is not so dry

[@cumhurcanturk]

How come is that overnight oats 28 grams in protein with just 100 grams of silken tofu and one cup of rolled oats being main sources?

[@annaburke8537]

I never felt like I needed a concentrated source of protein until I've been breastfeeding! Now if I don't have tofu, beans etc at each meal I feel like I only ate air.

[@AlexandraAndersson]

I'm also more hungry now that I'm breastfeeding (more in the beginning) I feel that adding more fat helped a lot feeling more satisfied ☺️

[@annaburke8537]

@@AlexandraAndersson I add it all 🤤

[@carlagribi6142]

Do you have any recipes with overnight quinoa for girls who love oats but hard on the body?

[@thenatalia_larionova]

Alexandra, you are super, your recipes are incomparable 👍 Thank you for your work 😊 I wish you to publish a book in all languages ​​of the world 🌍☺️ with love from Russia ❤❤❤

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Thank you so much! ❤️ I've thought about it 😋

[@nomadicvibesofelle]

I need to try silken tofu in my overnight oats😮

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Yes do it! It's almost tasteless and give it a fluffy consistency 😛

[@oliviazawada1496]

Can you please share where you got your pants and top from?

[@kaycevictoria9947]

What was that can opener?! Lol I want one! Ours always breaks or quit working. Ours looks very different as well.. random

[@AlexandraAndersson]

haha hmm I don't know 😂 It has just been in my kitchen since forever actually no idea where it came from.. maybe Ikea

[@KendraWilson]

Oooo that intro 😙🤌 I love your recipes. My fave from your app is the eggplant chickpea curry ❤

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Oooh gotta love curries! 😍

[@LittleBitandSweetPea]

The chickpea can struggle…bruh…I felt that 😅 and the nature sounds 😂😂😂

[@andreastevanovich]

Soaking them overnight and discarding that water before cooking removes or lowers the lectin content, helping absorption. You can add a few drops of lemon juice to neutralize the phytic acid, or add a bit of sodium bicarbonate when cooking legumes, it will soften them too. Soaking has lots of benefits, it also initiates the sprouting process, thus boosting the vitamin-mineral contents in your food. Lectins can cause increased gut permeability and autoimmune diseases in sensitive individuals. Another good measure besides soaking is pressure-cooking. The third one is chewing well - a lot more times than people are used to, until food has been almost liquidized - this helps to minimize gas issues, as digestion starts in the mouth and chewing promotes enzymatic activity (chloride ions from the saliva activate the enzyme ptyalin). This way, you can enjoy most foods and remain on a varied diet :) Good luck!

[@LittleBitandSweetPea]

I know all that…I was joking about the flip top on the can breaking. I’m not interested in the nuances of nutrition. Thanks though 👍

[@andreastevanovich]

Ahahahah, lol, you're welcome ;) I was thinking you might say that, but posted it nevertheless... 😂😂😂 Might help someone else. Have fun :)

[@alittleheavenonearth]

She’s a doll ❤

[@natalian9876]

Please do some what my baby eats in a day videos!! 🙏

[@scottreutter]

Omgggg yum everything looks so good!

[@AlexandraAndersson]

They all are! I especially have a thing for the curry in the potato 😛

[@elinevdw4213]

Loooove your receipes.. Eat them almost everyday.. ❤

[@AlexandraAndersson]

aww thank you 🥰

[@tinahansenxo]

Yum 🎉 I need to subscribe to your app soon for sure

[@majadel5895]

You shine so much :) ❤

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

Have to make that lasagne!! Yum!!

[@AlexandraAndersson]

It's a winner 😛

[@ottipellegrini]

Love the mini lasagna for Alina 😍

[@josephkirby3364]

What's the song playing when she starts lunch?

[@stellasrvadventures483]

Missing your videos. Keep them coming

[@anothergoldenday]

She is ADORABLE!

[@luvtoyscollector3373]

Beautiful eyes 🫶 I totally want to try AG1 👍 The lasagna looks good 😋

[@MissCelia11]

Where did you buy your workout outfit? ❤

[@AlexandraAndersson]

It's an oldie from Stronger ☺️

[@MissCelia11]

@@AlexandraAndersson Gracias, es precioso... 🤗 Voy a echar un vistazo a esa tienda, no la había escuchado antes...

[@CamillaLiljekvist]

Vad har du för kryddor i kikärtsröran? 🤗

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Det står i videon 04:59 ☺️

[@CamillaLiljekvist]

@@AlexandraAndersson förlåt, missade det 🫣

[@Funfettiwitch]

drop that silken tofu puddin recipe gurl!!

[@BreakThroughTessTimmons]

Those meals look great! Alina meals- too cute

[@karenacevedo6501]

Blessings for your baby She is a cutie ❤

[@daniellemarie8793]

You are the best 💗

[@CrissySims]

Can not wait to try the lasagna❤

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Mmm i love you,re vegan meals😊 i am vegan for 7 years now. I am craving a vegan protein cook now😊 but I don,t have any. I,ll get some tommorow

[@alyssawood634]

Omg that lasagna 😍

[@esmeraldarodriguez7012]

I hear a lot about needed protein in our plant based diet but not enough if any on calcium. Would you agree?

[@ddraigmafon4725]

Eating a wholefood diet with a good variety of pulses, seeds, nuts, tofu or tempeh and leafy greens will give you all the calcium you need. A lot of plant milks are fortified with calcium too 😁

[@AlexandraAndersson]

Agree with comment down below plus calcium from plants have a higher bioavailability than animal sourced calcium from like dairy :)

[@esmeraldarodriguez7012]

Thank you.

[@esmeraldarodriguez7012]

Thank you.

[@dorothea4614]

Such a cute baby!

[@welldonewit5129]

I found it to be so much easier to just skip adding salt to my food and instead adding a tiny pinch to my plate of needed right before eating.

[@rociocup]

Thank you for your videos and recepies, they're great. Sadly, yu can enjoy such a weather in Spain in October because we are in a climate emergency, not because it should be like that. The good point is that plant based food helps mitigating this emergency, but buying more local (not in big supermarkets) and buying local products (not in supermarkets) and conveying that such weather is neither good nor normal, can be two suggestions to create an even better impact with your videos. Please, take this message as a constructive comment😊

[@phillipsmom6252]

Yummy 😋

[@riseshies1820]

Thanks you so much last time I thinked the vegetarian can't have baby

[@HassanYarr430]

❤❤❤

[@gdeidemo]

you’re so beautiful person, thanky you

[@ericabriscoe]

❤

[@true4585]

Beautiful baby ❤❤❤

[@Starfish2145]

That is a giant sugar and carb bomb for breakfast.

[@katarzynamockrzycka5367]

więc jestem roślinożercą. od 30 lat i najgorszą rzeczą, jaką myślę, jest jedzenie płatków śniadaniowych... zwłaszcza te przereklamowane płatki owsiane.... Ja też nie liczę, jem dużo tłuszczu, owoców, wagi i roślin strączkowych, a mając 48 lat mam mało tłuszczu i dużo mięśni... ale to dużo pracy bo po 40 trzeba naprawdę TRENOWAĆ😉

[@ewelinahelenakulas1287]

Ag 1 🙄of course …..who on u tube is not on ag1…such aggressive marketing

[@Julia.260]

AG1 is so expensive ☠️

[@HassanYarr430]

❤❤So beautiful and amazing Alexandra ❤❤

[@רועיאטיאס-י8ג]

do mour vidios love you