How I Eat Healthy on a Lazy Day

What I ate today as a vegan. Healthy, fast, nutrient dense recipes. Hope you enjoy!
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[@macgirlll]

those last 30 seconds of you speaking about feeling energized and being grateful to have the opportunity to nourish your body with all of those beautiful plant based foods was seriously so beautiful! idk why it hit me this way but your sweet soul shines through a computer screen, which is not often achieved. keep being a positive ray of light and gratitude is ALWAYS the attitude! you're awesome girlfriend

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw my heart just exploded! Thank you so much :) So glad you can relate and that this resonated with you. Hope you're having a happy, healthy day

[@custardbuns9529]

Your videos really helped make me a more health conscious vegan. Since I've been following your tips, I've lost extra weight and gained so much confidence that I wore a crop top for the first time - out to my sister's birthday 🙈 Thank you so much, keep doing what you're doing! 💖💕

[@NikkiVegan]

ah that's the BEST feeling!! So glad you're feeling healthy and happy! That's what it's all about :)

[@KaylynBartlett]

I am the SAME way about waiting for hunger...I used to have really bad digestion but the plant based lifestyle SAVED me!! Now I can even eat junk food every now and then without feeling sick!!

[@NikkiVegan]

same! waiting to eat until I'm hungry has been a game changer. seems so simple but I would eat when I needed to because it was break time at work or because I wouldn't have time later...it really wasn't good for me and I feel so much better now

[@Babyface6200]

There was a vegan festival in my city yesterday. It was awesome.

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw that's so cool! Did you try anything new/especially delicious?

[@Babyface6200]

NikkiVegan Eggplant tacos were delicious.

[@Sochilinda]

sounds delish!

[@Talkherbal]

breakfast all day 🙋🙋🙋

[@NikkiVegan]

haha right??

[@melissag8270]

I feel like there was SO MUCH insanely useful information in this video!!! I always know an idea of what I am going to put together before I go out to eat, it helps so so much! 💜

[@NikkiVegan]

I agree! Such a game changer

[@thescintillatingscientist7953]

Nikki, I have always thought you were awesome... but you are really stepping your video game upppp!!!! seriously, your KZbin videos keep getting better & better! I love how you're adding more nutritional information! you are the best, lady bug!!! keep up the amazing work! Tenn

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you! That means SO much to me!! So happy you're liking my videos

[@user-vn6xo2tc9r]

That salad was GENIUS! I feel SO prepared to begin the new year as a vegan with your videos.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks! I’m so glad you found this video helpful! Hope you have an awesome 2019 💚 let me know if you have any questions or have any recipe requests!

[@veganpowercouple4486]

That frozen mango from Trader Joe's is my LIFE. I put half a bag in my oatmeal every morning. I just love it so much

[@NikkiVegan]

I know! It's seriously so good! This was particularly ripe bag, so it was amazing

[@alexispri]

That salad looked bomb! I need to binge watch Ellen fisher again! She really is mom goals 🙃

[@paulaleach6058]

Looks like a great day of eating! I've recently watched a couple of Ellen's videos & have also used her idea of mashed avocado for dressing. I just bought my second bottle of that spirulina after my partner knocked the first one onto the floor, & it broke & made such a mess. I hadn't even opened it yet, so I'm looking forward to adding it into smoothies like you do. Thanks for all of your great food videos. I hope you're having a beautiful weekend! 🦋

[@NikkiVegan]

Oh no! I did that with a bottle of dried rosemary recently and it was so hard to clean up! I kept finding tiny pieces of rosemary everywhere lol such a bummer. Anyway, hope you enjoy the Spirulina and have a nice week!

[@JamieConn]

Thank you so much for doing this video!! I wrote down what I needed to buy!! ☺️

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw that's awesome! Hope you enjoy hun :)

[@SteffiKai]

I just subscribed to your channel and I'm already in love with your content/ videos :-) And you seem to be a very kind and considerate person. I like that a lot.

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you Stefanie! That means a lot to me :) Thank you for subscribing!

[@reva510]

Love your videos. I always learn something new. Great tip about avocados for salad dressing. :)

[@NikkiVegan]

So happy to hear that! and yes, it's such a good dressing. I've been doing it a lot lately :)

[@SarahWarman80]

I LOVE Ellen! My favorite dressing is mashed avocado!

[@NikkiVegan]

Me too and me too! lol

[@maemaep9246]

Helpful tips Nikki. Thanks

[@NikkiVegan]

Of course! So happy you liked this video :0

[@bwooodstar]

I never thought of adding ginger to my smoothies, I have in the past added cinnamon. Thanks for the Tip!

[@NikkiVegan]

it's so good! gives it a little spiciness. especially delicious with mango smoothies :)

[@cmconcon]

Have you tried Golden Mylk? I've been LOVING it! It's cashew milk with tumeric ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, maple syrup, H.pink salt and a sprinkle of pepper. I've been icing mine, but you can drink warm too!@nikkivegan

[@NikkiVegan]

I have! I LOVE it! I haven't made it in a while though...hmmm might have to try it again soon

[@blackjag121]

I love breakfast!!! My favorite meal of the day!!

[@NikkiVegan]

me too!

[@MISSYMINX261]

I always learn something new watching your videos. You look amazing!! please do a video on your makeup, it's stunning! or please list the makeup you were wearing.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you! I will try to make a makeup video soon. I'm so not a pro, I have like 2 brushes lol

[@charlottet4147]

I only started to eat vegan last week so I'm a newbie at the moment. Feeling great so far, heaps of energy and feel happier. I am trying to figure out what's whole and what's not for example a vegan burger could be made from veg and be homemade so not highly processed or from a shop and be made with thickening agents etc. Really enjoying your channel, thanks for replying!

[@NikkiVegan]

I know what you mean. It can be a little confusing at first but think of it like this, whole foods just means foods int heir whole form. Maybe they're mashed, or sliced, or mixed with other foods in their whole forms but their still recognizable and minimally processed. So for example, a homemade veggie burger with potatoes or rice and beans or quinoa or lentils and some other veggies and spices is still eating whole, plant foods. Some store bought versions though can have filers and preservatives, etc. so I just eat less of those. I eat those foods as treat if I'm out a restaurant or cooking for my non vegan friends. The processed foods I avoid are like vegan junk foods, proceed vegan meats, some cheeses, and other foods like that because I feel best when I eat mostly fresh fruits, veggies, grains, legumes, and nuts/seeds. It can be confusing but it's actually really simple. Just try to focus on simple, whole, plant foods :)

[@morganl2633]

Just mentioning a veggie burger, my new favourite is from elephantastic vegan and is a mushroom burger that’s so dang delicious I could eat it for every meal. That’s all, give it a try!

[@sheashea4622]

Once again your makeup was so on point.

[@SirisLife]

Oats are okay any time of day!🙌🏼😋 Your videos always inspire me so much! You make the most delicious looking food❤️

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you! YOUR videos inspire me! And I agree, I'm addicted to oats lol

[@melrox8809]

Lazy days are nice. We need them sometimes bc we're always busy.

[@reachtrita]

Awesome stuff!

[@NikkiVegan]

thank you :) hope you're having a good day!

[@Gswillbee]

I was thinking your green smoothie reminded me of Ellen's channel when you were making it 😀

[@NikkiVegan]

haha that's awesome! She's inspired me a lot recently

[@AllieGirlxoxo]

Recently found your channel and I AM IN LOVE WITH IT. I have been looking into a plant based diet, and was wondering if you have any good reads recommendations for me. Thanks for all the recipes and information, you are doing a wonderful thing.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Allison! That seriously makes me SO happy! For reading I loved How Not to Die by Dr. Greger. Intense title but great book with info on a plant based diet and scientifically backed nutrition information. I especially liked the the last half of the book that breaks down what he calls Greger's Dozen. It's 12 foods he recommends eating every day, how to get them and why it's important. So helpful and interesting! He also has a great KZbin channel called nutritionfacts. org :)

[@AllieGirlxoxo]

Yayyyy thanks, lovely! I just purchased the book and cannot wait to read it!! Thank you so much :)

[@cmconcon]

@nikkivegan I have been binge watching Ellen Fisher's videos since you posted. Thanks to you- I'm seriously thinking of taking my womb out of retirement and moving to Hawaii!!!!! 😱

[@NikkiVegan]

haha right?? her kids are seriously so adorable!

[@arlene1212]

Had same problem with oats! Solved it by using a lot of water when cooking more than they say & it works!

[@NikkiVegan]

That's a good idea! I do that too and cook it a little longer than it says to. Helps a lot :)

[@ericambarr]

Loved how you constructed the rice bowl using various menu items!! Great tips!! P.S. What time will you be paneling at VegFest? I tried looking at the schedule but didn't see your name and wasn't sure if you'd be with the KZbin group or a locals group or some other group. Hoping to see you there!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Yup! I'll be in the Q&A tent from 12pm to 12:20 :) Come say hi!

[@JessVegan]

Loved this all the food actually looked appetising and I love how informative everything is and how you talk about digestion 👌 do you think you could do a vid where you show your macros like Bonny Rebecca's new ones for example just because iv been trying to eat w little more protein and would like to know how much I'd get eating a day like yours 😘

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks! I love the videos she makes where she shows her macros too :) I can definitely do that for you but in the meantime, if you need more protein here are my tips: Eat foods like whole grains, beans, lentils, oats, nuts, and seeds. For example oatmeal with berries and walnuts or almond butter for breakfast. Then for lunch have a kale and quinoa salad with veggies and avocado and for dinner have some whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce, lentils, mushrooms, onions, basil. Maybe a side of broccoli. Then sprinkle on some nutritional yeast or shelled hemp seeds and you should be at a pretty good amount of protein for the day. If you want to really bulk up the protein you can have things like veggie burgers. I know there's a frozen one called Beast Burger that my bf really likes and the Gardein one is good too. I personally feel the best when I eat whole, simple, plant foods but there are so many options and I find that I don't have to worry too much about one nutrient, like protein. As long as I eat a wide variety of plant foods and eat enough calories, I generally meet all of my macros with out much effort. Hope that helps! I'll talk more about this in upcoming videos :)

[@JessVegan]

Thanks so much for your reply and taking the time to give me detailed information like the meal examples that's SO helpful and awesome of you! I will def take your advise! I'm trying to build a lil muscle back since having daughter so need just that bit extra protein as I mainly eat carbs like most vegans haha I look forward to your video with your macros 😊 xx

[@JessVegan]

NikkiVegan p.s I prefer eating whole plant foods too 😀❤️🌱

[@bellsandbabies]

That salad looked so good!

[@NikkiVegan]

thanks! it was delicious :)

[@1queenruler]

Good video! I though too that I have a hard time digesting raw pears & apples (get facial redness & irritation when gut working too hard). Will definitely try cooking them to see if that helps~thanks! 👸🏼

[@NikkiVegan]

Me too! I love raw apples and pears but my they really mess with my stomach. Cooking them helps me a lot. Hope it works for you too!

[@12blin]

I get acid reflex if I eat oats with raw fruit, I'm going to try cooking it all together like you did, what a good idea.

[@NikkiVegan]

Let me know how it goes!

[@aP-ob4wz]

love your videos and what you ate this day :) just a question though, you mention spinach being a good source of calcium, but I thought the calcium isn't very available in spinach as it's bound up on oxalates? and also, the b12 in spirulina I've heard is a pseudo form of b12 that the body doesn't recognise? (genuinely curious over here. I'm a vegan :)

[@myfragilelilac]

Spirulina doesnt have the B12 we want. It's another version. Need to look more into that. Also, an algea oil is recommended.

[@ElinIngridHemsen]

I tryed the smoothie, it was jummy

[@jesseybellable]

This was a great video... I loved the content ❤️

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you Jessica!

[@jesseybellable]

NikkiVegan You're welcome love! ❤️

[@annxgao]

love your videos !! ❤️❤️❤️💓

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you Ann! That means so much to me!

[@Skater21Loverboyz]

YESSS! I love Ellen, and her children...

[@NikkiVegan]

Me too! I watched all her videos in like one week lol

[@nadahatem904]

omg! I love it ♥♥

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks Nada! I'm SO glad

[@nadahatem904]

♥♥

[@allieessen906]

I love Ellen fisher

[@farhanasacha970]

I just recently discovered your channel and love these videos you do. I wanted to ask if you suffered from IBS/IBD/Chrons? I ask because you mentioned the bloating/indigestion. I have ulcerative colitis and currently on a plant based healing plan. Just wanted to know more about your story....

[@allisonadventures8293]

A plant-based diet is very healing for almost any gastrointestinal issue. It was really helpful in my healing from Celiac following my diagnosis but I know it is also beneficial for Crohn's Disease and IBS since it drastically reduces the amount of inflammatory foods you are consuming.

[@jimz3827]

Perfect day of eating! I know that nourished, cozy feeling you are talking about. One of the best perks of being a whole food vegan!

[@NikkiVegan]

agreed! feels so good!

[@jujunater22]

In the beginning I thought I was watching Kate Flowers because of the music 😅

[@NikkiVegan]

lol I love her

[@reginalol5324]

hi everyone!! today is my birthday and my wish is to get as many blessings as possible.love you all😘😘

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw happy birthday beautiful! Hope it was wonderful

[@asher64061]

decided to watch this am and i was drinking the same smoothie... lol while watching youtube videos 😂😂😂

[@NikkiVegan]

omg that's hilarious! #twins

[@miss_m_yt]

Great video! Do you taste the spirulina or barley powder in your smoothie?

[@miss_m_yt]

Also do you think it's worth adding flax and chia seeds to smoothies?

[@NikkiVegan]

Yeah you can taste both of them but I find that it's not unpleasant. I actually like it because it makes t taste healthier somehow lol If you're using ripe bananas and good fruit it's very subtle :)

[@NikkiVegan]

If you want to, go for it. They're both healthy but I find that not every smoothie needs to have every single super food I own. Sometimes I just go fruit, sometimes just fruit and spinach, sometimes fruit spinach and maca..and/or barely grass juice powder...sometimes cacao and dates and chia seeds...sometimes turmeric and ginger. It really just depends on what I'm feeling that day :)

[@JohannaZee]

Please send me links to the barley powder and spirulina powder.

[@blackjag121]

Johanna Woodbury You can purchase on thrive market or amazon

[@afroditeksek4436]

you are vegan i hit subscribe

[@NikkiVegan]

haha that's awesome

[@charlottet4147]

Hi Nicole what type of vegan (if you define it) would you say you are?

[@NikkiVegan]

I focus on eating whole plant foods meaning in their whole, unprocessed form as much as possible. This usually means super simple meals cooked at home with out oil (not that I eat super low fat, but I eat fats in their whole form...nuts, avocados, olives, etc) and without refined sugar (I sweeten with fruit most of the time) But when I go out or if it's a special occasion or holiday, I eat whatever vegan food I want. Pancakes, cookies, veggie burgers, nachos...whatever. The only thing I keep in mind is not eating past the point of being full. I find that's when I get a really bad stomachache and feel gross. So yeah, that was a long way of saying: whole, fresh, plant foods :) What kind of vegan are you?

[@Leah-in4se]

It's kinda freaky how similar your voice is to Khloe Kardashians

[@NikkiVegan]

ah that's so weird! Someone just told me I sound like Kourtney the other day

[@jholmie6016]

avocado makes everything better!

[@NikkiVegan]

Agreed times a million lol

[@emilyjholl]

You rock!

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Emily! Ditto :)

[@enlightenmente4801]

your great!!!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you! So are you

[@allieshepherd7860]

Is this a Nutri Bullet blender?

[@NikkiVegan]

Yes! Love it!

[@kombuchwa]

i was wondering how often u consume alcohol in a week!! hehe bc i heard u ordered a light beer at the restaurant :)

[@NikkiVegan]

I drink a few times a week. Sometimes I have a glass of wine after work with dinner but I usually save it for a day off and have a few drinks then. Usually wine or a dirty martini. Just depends on how I feel and what the occasion is :)

[@OzmaOfOzz]

this all looks so yummy and healthy but i get so hungry on a vegan day, i could literally eat all you ate in one day at breakfast. how. do. vegans. not. get. hungry. seriously! i struggle so much with this :(

[@NikkiVegan]

Hey girly! Eat more ☺️ if your body is telling you it’s hungry, then feed it! There’s no “right” portion size. My mom and I eat way more than most people, we have big appetites. I used to eat larger portions than my ex boyfriend too. It’s not about portion size or purposely under or overeating, it’s about listening to your body’s cues for food. Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full. When you do feel hungry, try to fill up on nourishing foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. I do try to get big portions in and also make sure I have a mix of complex carbs, healthy fats, and protein to help reduce blood sugar spikes which make me feel that “suddenly starving” feeling. I eat often, I eat well, and I keep it simple. It’s all trial and error and it took me a while to get to a place where I learned what works for me. You’ll get there! ☺️💚

[@OzmaOfOzz]

thanks your the quick reply, you're very kind :) I will try, as I am at the beginning of this

[@crystalcloudz]

I really love your videos, but I am really concern about this one since you are a nutritionist... Spinach maybe does contain a lot of calcium, but also a lot of oxalates, which lowers the absorption, so it does not qualify as a calcium-rich food on a vegan diet. Also, spirulina has nonactive analogs of B12 which has been proven to don't have effects in raising B12 levels in the long run. Please, do the research about these topics.

[@iThinLost]

Can you taste the ginger? I want to try adding this to my smoothie but I don't want an overwhelming ginger taste

[@NikkiVegan]

Lacey Parish yeah you can taste it but it's much more mild than fresh. Try adding a little at a time 😊

[@iThinLost]

NikkiVegan awesome I'm definitely going to give it a try! thank you 😊 love your videos!

[@justinnote3264]

There was an advertisement for eggs everyday before this video. wtf!

[@NikkiVegan]

boo! wish we had more control over those!

[@grizzlyadamsmith6038]

GREAT IF YOU HAVE ALL OF THOSE INGREDIENTS,.OR THINGS TO PUT TOGETHER,...I DON'T,....SO TOAST N COFFEE FOR ME..

[@savannagarborg1876]

How come everyday is a lazy day for me tho lmao

[@pinkcloverberry]

I miss your OG name, you appeared much cooler 😎 as missvranhalen

[@stephaniek8446]

Your links never work 😔

[@NikkiVegan]

Sorry about that Stephanie! Which one are you looking for?

[@stephaniek8446]

@@NikkiVegan shopnikkivegan.com and all the shopping links on this video for makeup and your blender and food processor. 💜

[@bushnellentertainment5759]

Too healthy for me!! Lol 😁

[@NikkiVegan]

Lol ☺️💚 I have healthy versions of nachos, fettuccine Alfredo, pizza, Taco Bell copy cats, and brownies on this channel. Keep looking and I think you’ll find something you like 👌