After months of procrastination, I finally got us all in to get our labs checked. After a 2+ years of eating vegan, I wanted to make sure none of us were ‘deficient’ in anything. Intellectually and intuitively I am certain that eating this way is what health really looks like in its broadest meaning, but even the strongest of us can fall prey to second guessing.
I can now officially report that we are mostly not deficient, lol.
We don’t take supplements because, honestly, we can’t remember to and I’m a little skeptical that all they make for is expensive pee.
My hubby could use a titch more B12, my kids were pretty rock solid, and despite all my long distance running, my iron and B12 are great. And, if I do say so myself, I have the most stunning lipid profile I have ever seen.
So we will carry on! Here’s what’s on the menu this week:
Tuesday – Rabbit and Wolves Bang Bang Broccoli, Minimalist Baker Notuna Sandwiches
Wednesday – There’s a food truck in town called Red Fish Blue Fish, they make an amazing fish chowder, we take out the fish and use chickpeas … so good on a cold fall night!
Thursday – we be heading out to Bin 4 for veggie burgers with my Dad!!
Friday – Red Thai Coconut Curry
Saturday – Red Kale and White Bean soup from How Not to Die and Sesame Turmeric sweet potato fries from No Meat Athlete
Sunday – I use a multigrain crust from Bubby Rose’s and the pesto sauce from PlantPower Way and a cashew cheese sauce to make homemade pizza, and probably some brussels sprouts roasted in the oven
Monday – we’ll be in Vancouver at Lana Del Rey!! Favourite vegan places there so far are Heirloom and Meet.