What I Ate Today 🌮 How I Make Healthy Balanced Meals

[@Rmayhem209]

Your videos are a lovely art form- I never get tired of your "what I eat in a day" vlogs!

[@tofulover672]

I struggle a lot with feeling guilty on days I don't work out, so I really needed to hear that little speech. Thank you

[@NikkiVegan]

Same here sometimes! I think it's normal given the crazy amounts of diet culture rhetoric we're consciously and unconsciously exposed to. It can seep in and cause a lot of unhealthy thinking around health and wellness...it happens to all of us! That's why I'm always checking in with myself and making sure that my intentions are to be truly healthy, well, and happy. It's easier said than done sometimes but just taking a moment before reacting or acting out of guilt makes a big difference! Glad this was helpful 💛 Sending you love!

[@tofulover672]

@@NikkiVegan totally! And I really do love working out most of the time, when the intention is right! Thanks again💗💗💗

[@flow4458]

I'm working out 6-7 days a week (by no means a professional athlete, it's not my job, but a hobby that just makes me feel very good) and your motivational "speech" was very inspiring. Also, I loved your facial expression during the workout, so authentic! Thank you!

[@NikkiVegan]

haha thank you! Editing this was so funny because I was like wow....I'm doing more singing and dancing than anything else lol But I appreciate you saying that about the intentions check in. It's been so helpful for me so I'm glad it resonated with you!

[@flow4458]

@@NikkiVegan But it's so relatable!😁 Like, I do so much weird stuff when I'm holding certain positions, especially now since the pandemic and I only work out at home by myself😉. But it's so much more fun that way! It was very well put and even though I'm following so many fitness channels and used to regularly meet with trainers in the gym I never heard someone make that point and it was really refreshing😊.

[@inaleighjohnson2813]

Yes!!!!! Go off on the smoothie topic!! Also when I first went vegan I didn’t like salads or smoothies, and now 6 years later I LOVE salads and smoothies! I think people think just because they don’t like something now means that they never will. Which isn’t true!

[@Helena-vh2fj]

As a non-native speaker, I startled a bit at the "wedge salad", I first thought of a "veg(table) salad" and was sure that you'd be adding vegetable to the iceberg lettuce. Learned something new today! I don't think I've ever seen anything like a wedge salad before in Germany :D

[@NikkiVegan]

Ahh! That makes sense! Yeah wedge salads are usually just a big thick slice of ice burger with a creamy dressing on top. They're kind of old fashioned and they're commonly topped with bleu cheese, tomatoes, onions, and bleu cheese dressing so this my veganized spin on it! Hope you enjoy it you give it a try 😊

[@Helena-vh2fj]

@@NikkiVegan Thank you for the detailed explanation! Eating a wedge salad with knife and fork sounds like a fun alternative to normal salad, I'll definitely try that :)

[@mariakuznetsov7735]

I noticed you don’t add black pepper when using turmeric...it helps aid in the absorption of the curcumin in the turmeric. 😁

[@kelseymark7929]

I made your smoothie for breakfast this morning. It is AMAZING! There is something about the combo of dark cherries and almond butter that really makes it taste like a milkshake. 10/10. Now I need to buy more frozen cherries. 😄

[@kathleenzanders4061]

Haha-I'm having tacos today! I am going to try this sauce I made with gochujang and red curry paste, garlic/ginger paste and agave. I have been mixing this with potatoes and onions and OMG is it good.😋😊💞🌮🌮🌮 Thanks for the post and hope you have a great Mother's Day!!💐💐

[@NikkiVegan]

THAT SOUNDS INCREDIBLE! Like, I'm drooling! I hope you enjoy, that sounds delicious 😊😊

[@suzannemccabe386]

I'm not crazy about smoothies because I'm a savory person but what I have been doing and I love is having a slice of whole grain toast with peanut butter with my smoothie this sweet/savory? Combo works for me😁😋👍

[@NikkiVegan]

I love that! Sometimes I have a smaller smoothie on the side with my breakfast so I can have the best of both worlds to 😊😊 Have you tried my white bean scramble recipe? Such a great savory option for breakfast or lunch too!

[@suzannemccabe386]

@@NikkiVegan No I haven't but I will definitely try it!! I do Love beans❤

[@lilpoo22]

I really love smoothie but most of the time I will have it on the side of something else too ☺️

[@emilylang2]

Love that you showed your workout and outfit! Would love to see more content like that. Your channel is one of my favorite vegan channels😊 not completely plant based but working towards it slowly!

[@miss_m_yt]

Yay a new video! 💕💕 Happy Mother’s Day to all! Nikki please consider doing a livestream (if you’re comfortable)!

[@NikkiVegan]

That's a great idea! I would love that! 😊😊

[@jennifers2555]

I LOVE iceberg lettuce! I hate how it gets a bad rap for not being "dark and leafy!" It's terrific shredded in tacos or on a burger, it's perfect for sandwiches because the leaves cover the entire bread so they don't slip out, and it's super crunchy and cold. I've always loved wedge salads, thanks for reminding me! It'll be especially great once tomatoes come into season and a nice, ripe diced tomato can top it!

[@ElinevanderLaan]

All these meals look soooooo good. I love nice cream with cherries, cacao powder, vanilla and some cacao nibs on top, but definitely trying it with almond butter or extract next time I make it! Those sweet potato fries looked insanely delicious. X

[@bettykovar8869]

I wanted to try making sweet potato air fries today for the first time. So thanks for sharing the awesome recipe you made with the sweet potato fries 🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@patriciarocaroca]

Your dinner !!!! Woah looks so good

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you! It was seriously delicious!!! Made it again already since filming this lol Hope you're having a nice weekend Patricia, sending you love ☀️

[@onetallsunflower]

Love your authentic approach with this and all your content! This one I enjoyed especially because your so realistic and promote self-awareness! We all need these reminders! Thank you! ☀️🌻 😊

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you, that really means a lot to me. I just try to share what’s been helpful for me and in my life so I’m glad you can relate ☺️ Thanks for letting me know!

[@jilldoubell-smith3646]

Love this video! The wedge salad looks awesomely delicious!! Any other ideas to dress the lettuce wedge with? 🇿🇦💕

[@marissagagliardi]

Lovely video. I automatically always click like on all your videos because I love your content. It’s been too long since I’ve had a wedge salad😃 yum!

[@Jessica-rx2uh]

That dinner looks Devine 😋 simple yet delicious!

[@danahoran1935]

ummmmmmmm okay....I am DROOLING over that dinner! And YES to the wedge salad!! I love iceburg, it always a welcome addition to my salad, tacos, ANYTHING!! A+ on the din-din!! :)

[@reena_riri90]

That breakfast smoothie is the best smoothie I've ever tried! Thanks for the recipe!

[@NikkiVegan]

AHH! This comment made me so happy! I love it too so I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it 😊😊 Thanks for letting me know!

[@melrox8809]

Good morning Nikki :) oo tacos, I can't wait to see them. I love being vegan.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Mel! Me too 💯🙌 Hope you're having a nice weekend!

[@Prokomeni]

I love this bubbly font in your thumbnails!

[@adambata4667]

Love the why question... and the video

[@lucyames6157]

I loved these recipe ideas! I was wondering if maybe you could do a video on or talk about fear foods? I really struggled with an eating disorder nearly three years ago and went through a relatively smooth recovery, but I've been really struggling with more and more fear foods recently and have found that nearly every food feels unhealthy and have been struggling with restriction. I know you've spoken so beautifully and articulately about eating disorder recovery and I was wondering if you had any wisdom? Thanks again for your lovely videos :)

[@stephanieyounk5592]

Yay!!! My fav uploads!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks Stephanie! I'm so glad you like What I Eat in a Day videos! 😊😊 More coming soon!

[@nicholaadams2031]

Hey thanks for the video. Don’t forget to add black pepper with ur turmeric !! Love your content xx

[@NikkiVegan]

Yep! Makes a big difference with absorption! 😊😊 Thank you, I'm so glad you like my videos, that honestly means the world. Thank you 💛

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Hello Nicole and it's a beautiful What Nicole ate in a day with healthy good vegan food that is well presented and enjoyed the video.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you David! I'm so happy you liked the video!! 😊😊 Hope you're having a great Sunday!

[@McDermottFamily100]

Oh your skin and makeup! So beautiful. Would love an updated routine and links to products you use!

[@mccod035]

i never thought about pumpkin seeds until your videos and they add a nutty flavor that I like and so I have added them to almost every smoothie as of lately

[@NikkiVegan]

That makes me so happy! I really love them too! And I love how nourishing they are. So much protein, fiber, minerals, and healthy fats 🙌 Do you use raw or roasted pumpkin seeds?

[@mccod035]

@@NikkiVegan trying roasted for now but not salted but maybe I can try raw but I think being roasted makes the smoothie nutty

[@lorenzom30]

Also, Congrats on 150K subscribers, next stop 200K subscribers 💪

[@ffiontill5924]

Love your videos! They are always so calming and feel like a safe space. It’s so lovely. Thank you. I was wondering could you maybe make a what I eat in a week? If that perhaps is more fun since you could include normal work days but also your days “off” and if you go out and about with friends (if it safe to do so in your area?) Edit: the day I posted this comment, you posted a what I ate this week. Haha love you! 💜

[@NikkiVegan]

haha the edit is awesome! I'll make more though! Thanks for letting me know you'd like to see that! 😊😊

[@thepaperbackwriter9763]

You look amazing! Great video!

[@ccccccchhhhhh808]

I LOVE cherry season. They have huge bags of those frozen cherries at Costco and I just eat then straight as a snack they are so delicious and refreshing

[@NikkiVegan]

*drops everything to run to Costco* !!! lol A huge bag of frozen cherries sounds so good right now. Good to know! 🍒

[@ccccccchhhhhh808]

@@NikkiVegan oh girl you def should! Costco is getting a lot of great vegan options including meat alternatives, cheeses, etc. If you do go i also highly recommend their fried mango. Its SO GOOD

[@Pao-ob1jp]

Thanks for the great recipes! I will be trying this one as well👍🙌👏

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Paula! I'm happy to hear that! Can't wait to hear what you think! 😊😊

[@Pinupred21]

Everything looks delicious!

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you Maria! 😊😊 Hope you're having an awesome weekend so far!

[@shireenriazikermani1894]

Thanks for a lovely and motivating video! ❤️ I’m about to head out for a long, fast walk. It was going to be a run but my body just hasn’t been liking high impact (I’m almost 47) so I’m listening to it. That’s one thing, too. You don’t have to do nothing, if your body isn’t feeling it. Find out what you can do and do that instead!

[@NikkiVegan]

LOVE THIS!! So true and I couldn't agree more. I also think long walks are good for the soul. Definitely my favorite form of exercise but also just one of my favorite activities. Hope you enjoyed your walk! 😊😊

[@taylorjeanxox8866]

Dinner looks great! What a good idea to use the tzatziki on the burger. Yum!

[@carissa4081]

Really helpful and interesting video thanks! I hate smoothies not for the flavours but I just finding drinking my breakfast as so boring! But maybe I will try your ones...

[@NikkiVegan]

haha I get that! Sometimes I make a smaller smoothie or split it with someone and have that on the side with my oatmeal or scramble or whatever I'm making. Best of both worlds lol 😊😊

[@carissa4081]

@@NikkiVegan Ah yes, with something else like Oatmeal is a good idea

[@erikabourgeois8162]

I LOVED your tip about asking yourself your intensions for working out! It deeply resonated with me. Keep up your awesome videos LOVE your content, so well thought out and presented and everything you make looks so delicious. Have a good day! 🙂

[@aloraegan8834]

That dinner looks amazing!

[@Sarah-eb9rz]

Love your videos!!

[@hoon75]

Your videos always inspire my recipes for the week! :) Your dinner looks so good!! Iceberg lettuce is really just such a nice texture and an overall joy to eat. Some days you want to eat kale, and other days you just gotta get that iceberg. Hahaha.

[@buildanadventure]

Love this so much!

[@healthydoseoftiktok3815]

Smoothie looks yummy 😋

[@Dreamysunshine23]

Love this!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you so much! I’m really glad you liked it ☺️☺️💛💛

[@terragaia86]

You give new meaning to the what I eat in a day videos. Yours is the only ones I watch. I just love your content so much. ❤️

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you Robin! That's so nice of you to say 😊😊 Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave me such a nice comment. I appreciate you so much! 💛

[@terragaia86]

@@NikkiVegan you made my day. I hope you have a beautiful day too. Lots of Love from Cape Town, South Africa 🤗💕

[@CollinMichaelOfficial]

Hi vegan crush happy to see you are doing well and you look amazing ❣️🥰 i hope your day is good

[@a.r.8987]

That chicken substitute seems great. Where did you get it? Enjoyed your content. Thanks.

[@mccod035]

if you add cacao to that smoothie you can do a chocolate covered cherry kind of smoothie

[@NikkiVegan]

Omg great minds think alike! I love doing that too! Chocolate cherry is so tasty! 🍒🍫 What’s your favorite kind of smoothie these days?

[@mccod035]

@@NikkiVegan spinach with cherries although lately in GA we have been low so sometimes I have to sub with strawberries, with cacao, cauliflower, pumpkin seeds and some kind of sweetener. I dont do bananas because I feel it takes over so I would use dates or maple syrup or something like that.

[@ottoungvari9556]

Soaking your nuts and seeds in water for a night has great benefits for your digestion. I almost soak my raw nuts and seeds that I put into my smoothies

[@jess.summers]

Always yum

[@reneemarchitto6463]

Awesome video as always! Do you remember which lipstick you were wearing? Love that color!😊

[@samantha-kemp-therapy]

Great messages x

[@rashidahali1]

Hey Nikki! Just wondering where you found the Abbot’s Butcher.

[@nubiz3296]

Great video.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thank you so much!! 😊😊

[@lorenzom30]

Nikki, thanks for posting. I’m going to buy Abbott’s chicken, looks delicious and it’s oil free. Your hair looks real nice in a ponytail. Just my 2 cents 😀.

[@beeheart6529]

That smoothie looks great. However the calcium in spinach doesn’t get absorbed well. I recently found out I have osteoporosis and have to take supplements.

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw I'm sorry to hear that! The soy milk is fortified with a lot of calcium too and vitamin d is really important for proper calcium adoption and since most of us are inside a lot, most of us are low in vitamin D so it's so good that you got it checked and are taking supplements as needed. The only way to know how our bodies are absorbing nutrients is to get blood work done so I'm happy you did that and you're doing what's best for you. So many people just guess and that can be so problematic. Glad you're doing good now! Thanks for letting everyone know that it's important to stay on top of your health 😊😊 Sending you love! Hope you're having a great Sunday!

[@stephaddiction]

I lost the weight and I'm maintaining. So now I'm terrified of adding more fats or faux meats/processed vegan food. How do you balance that ??

[@tangerinetangerine4400]

I just had some walnuts and raisins before watching this video. ☺️

[@NikkiVegan]

haha twins! Such a good combo, right?

[@MomofTwoKids]

Tbarklah a3lik!👍👍💝🍀

[@MrNioMoon]

Hi, Nikki!! 😁

[@NikkiVegan]

Hiii 😊😊👋👋

[@ffiontill5924]

I love iceberg lettuce!

[@NikkiVegan]

Me too! So delicious 😊😊

[@stephaddiction]

I watched the video twice but I dont see instructions on building a balanced plate :/

[@danahoran1935]

I enjoy your videos! but i had to laugh at you saying, " If you dont like something....dont eat it, if you dont like smoothies, DON'T drink them, HOWEVER if you just try MY smoothie recipe, you'll like smoothies!!"......lol

[@mtnlayde01]

Yummy

[@kiaanee]

♡

[@vanessaangrisani5542]

I recommend you research fast hair growth fortified shampoo to double hair growth.

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Vanessa! My hair is half way down my back so I'm not looking to grow it longer or faster, just keep it nice and healthy 😊😊 What are some of your favorite vegan friendly shampoos/hair products?

[@kooroshdaneshgar4584]

Dear Nicole I emailed you and I am waiting for your reply. thank you

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

Love your content but gurl, why your lips not matching your words?? I see this in Jenna Moreci videos too and it freaks me out a little lol

[@NikkiVegan]

Gah, it's because I'm editing on a very old computer that's not meant to be editing huge video files like this. Saving up for an upgrade 😅

[@fancypants1639]

Speaking from experience it’s really not possible to have a vegan healthy balanced diet!

[@NikkiVegan]

Why do you say that?