Vegetarian balancing menu plan
Ensuring your diet is rich in protein is paramount for a successful blood sugar balancing vegetarian diet. Take a look at these recipe titles for inspiration and the top tips section to ensure success.
Breakfast
Poached eggs with tomatoes and a small slice of ‘seedful’ bread
Scrambled eggs with chopped herbs or seaweed on sliced avocado
Wheat free muesli soaked overnight in nut milk + a scoop of whey protein
Live natural yogurt (or coconut yogurt) with fruit and nuts and seeds
Smoothie made with nut milk, soft fruit, live natural yogurt and whey protein or silken tofu.
Lunch
Avocado and green salad with cannellini beans & sprouted seeds
Vegetable soup with added beans and/or lentils served with needful bread and a little goat’s cheese
Vegetable sushi made with brown rice, avocado, sprouted seeds and chopped vegetables in nori wraps.
Frittata made with eggs, chopped herbs and mixed vegetables with salad
Three bean salad with brown rice, green salad and hummus
Sprouted mixed beans in a tahini and lemon dressing served with salad leaves
Falafels with tahini dressing and salad
Dinner
Tempeh broth with seasonal greens
Vegetables and tempeh stir fry with buckwheat noodles and cashew nuts
Roasted vegetables served with quinoa and a little goats cheese
Mixed bean chilli with sliced avocado & organic creme fraiche
Lentil bolognese with roasted beetroot and fresh rocket
Top tips:
Wherever possible eat fresh, unprocessed & organic foods
Avoid sugar and sugary foods
Avoid caffeine
70% (or above) dark chocolate to be enjoyed
Avoid fizzy drinks, energy drinks and coke
Swap ‘white’ carbohydrates with brown versions e.g. brown rice/noodles/pasta
Snack ideas - nuts, seeds, celery & carrot sticks, nut butter on rice cakes, avocado & oatcakes