The common misconception that vegetarians don't get enough vital nutrients from their plant-based diet couldn't be further from the truth. Not only can you get enough protein to build muscle like an absolute boss while on a plant-based diet [1], but you can also get enough fats to put your body in ketosis.
If you've been discouraged from trying out the popular ketogenic diet [2] because you have no idea how to adapt your vegetarian diet [3] to the high-fat, low-carb way of life, don't waste any more time worrying. Read on for 12 meal combinations that'll help you cut those carbs and hit your fat goals.
Veggie sausage, avocado, and roasted broccoli on a bed of sautéed spinach and cauliflower rice
Cacao chia seed pudding topped with crushed frozen raspberries and cacao nibs
Buffalo cauliflower wings with a yoghurt dip
Buffalo cauliflower and red cabbage tacos
Veggie sausage with sautéed greens
Cacao smoothie bowl with hemp seeds, cacao nibs, desiccated coconut, and frozen raspberries
Veggie burger with an avocado bun and all the trimmings
Flaxseed crackers topped with hummus and sliced avocados
Sauteed tempeh with a green salad and sliced avocado, sprinkled with hemp seeds
Sautéed cauliflower steak with mushrooms
Fried tempeh with courgetti
Fried Halloumi and broccolini
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Vegan-Weightlifting-Diet-44543643
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/What-Keto-Diet-43919442
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Can-Vegetarians-Do-Keto-Diet-44668221
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/Easy-Keto-Diet-Meal-Prep-Inspiration-Ideas-44665377