- 1). Incorporate more tree nuts and peanuts into your diet. Not only are they nutrient-dense, but they are energy-dense. Purchase a variety of nut butters or peanut butter for sandwiches, to spread on toast for breakfast, and to add to a protein shake with soy milk and a banana. Pick up almonds or walnuts to add to oatmeal, cereal, or salads. Get creative with how you add them to your meals.
- 2). Embrace pasta. Being a vegan, this is a staple, so buy it in bulk and incorporate it into your dinners. A tofu-spinach lasagna will give you three layers of pasta goodness, plus lots of protein, and spaghetti with marinara sauce is quick, easy, and filling. Sticking to starchy foods such as pasta will ensure a high-calorie intake.
- 3). Use oils. Pour an oil-based dressing over your salads and pasta dishes such as a balsamic vinegar dressing or olive oil. Add flax seed oil to your shakes and salads---this will add calories, and serve as an animal-free source of omega fatty acids, which are usually found in fish.
- 4). When it comes to fruit, eat more dried fruits and avocados. Dried fruits are dense and can provide more antioxidants than fresh fruit, and one avocado provides 250 calories as well as various vitamins and minerals.
- 5). You don't need to kiss your favorite sinful treats goodbye. Many calorie-dense, not-so-healthy junk food staples are "accidentally" vegan. Oreos, Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos, and original Fritos are animal-free, and fast-food giant Taco Bell has five items that can be made vegan if you ask for no dairy: bean burrito, bean tostada, nachos, Mexican rice, and their 7-layer burrito.
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