{My Weekly Diet Diary 1} What A Raw Vegan Teen Eats In A Week + Tips For Newbies Wanting To Try Raw Foods

Recently, a reader asked me if I could do a post on what I eat in a week as a raw vegan. I thought that was a great idea and it would really benefit those who are thinking into trying raw foods. So today's post is all about what I eat in a week as a raw vegan. Those who want to start eating raw foods and are looking for meal plans, this post is perfect for you! In this post, I'll share with you my tips and tricks on how to start a raw foods diet and ideas on what to eat in a day and in a week. 

What I eat in a week varies. I try to make my food exciting and delicious each week as much as possible. If I really loved and enjoyed a specific meal, then chances are, I am most likely going to eat that same meal again the next day. That's just the way I am. What I eat in my diet is pretty simple and easy. I do not believe in counting calories, so I will not provide this in my meal diary below. What I eat in my diet all depends on my exercise that day and what I feel like eating that day. 

Please keep in mind, we are all different. Some may like a certain meal, while others do not. Do not stress yourself if you find that you're not doing something right or not going 100% raw. Do not worry. Do not stress. Don't be so hard on yourself. Try not to be too strict on yourself when you first start off, either. The worst thing you can do is consume meat, dairy and other animal products. Just stay focused and you'll be fine. It's also okay if you find yourself eating cooked foods along the way. I'm also going to share with you one of my favorite vegan cooked meals that I used to eat when I was a vegan. 

Wondering and curious on what I eat in a week as a raw vegan, read my weekly diet diary below. So per request, my weekly diet diary is below! 

TIPS:
~ it's very important that you drink water threw out the day. About 3-11 liters, 8 cups a day. I love to add chia seeds in my water. Read the benefits here! 

~ journal or blog (it you have one) your experiences and your eats! 

~ write down all your emotions in this journal. This is a journey that you want to jot down. that's what helped me when I went raw and vegan; I wrote down everything from what I ate, did that day and how I felt that day, etc. I suggest that for all newbies (and everyone, too). 

My Weekly Raw Vegan Diet Diary For A Week: 

SLEEP: It's very important that you get a good night's sleep. About 8-9 hours every night is great! If you don't get enough hours of sleep at night, take a 15 minute (or a bit longer) nap threw the day if it's necessary. Power naps are great, too. If you're having trouble sleeping at night, take my advice; it works for both adults and children. I tried this on myself and it works like a charm, believe it or not.  Tip for sleeping better at night: take a teaspoon of poppy seeds and eat it. Eat it with a glass of water to help dilute it. Poppy seeds are known to make you sleepy. Poppy seeds is a natural sleeping medicine. Read more about the health benefits of poppy seeds here! I encourage you to try this if you have trouble sleeping at night. See if it works for you! Another tip is, placing a leaf of lavender under your pillow. I've never tired this one, but I've heard that it helps you to sleep better at night, too. 

MONDAY:

Wake up and drink 16 oz of warm water with fresh squeezed lemon juice. The health benefits are amazing! Read more here! I'll be writing a post about the benefits of water and lemon juice on my other blog soon! By drinking water and lemon juice is the perfect and most refreshing way to start your morning. You will feel great if you drink this every morning. 
Another thing, I eat tablespoons of coconut oil a day! Most of you may already know that extra virgin coconut oil is great. If not, read my about it here! I use Nutiva coconut oil! You should, too! 

TIP: When you wake up, you don't want to overload your body with food just yet. You want to give your body time to actually "wake up" too. That's why drinking water with lemon juice is so great in the morning. It cleanse your system and the health benefits are wonderful! Give your body about 15-30 minutes to "wake up". What happens if you overload your body with food immediately? Your body won't be able to digest your food properly. Your digestive system has to work harder in order to digest the food you just ate. I eat every 3 hours on average.

Another thing, I like to add chia seeds into my water. The health benefits are just amazing! 

Breakfast (the most important meal of the day!): I always have a green smoothie (or a juice)!  Be sure to sip water through out the day! 

Coconut Dates Almond Kale Smoothie

Lunch: Nori Rolls With Sprouts, Mango Garlic Dressing & Other Goodness + Tips On Mastering The Rolls

Snack: nut butter nectar filled dates  My absolute favorite snack ever! <3  

TIP: It's recommended that you eat sweets before dinner. Like sometimes, I eat my desserts first before dinner. 

Pre-Dinner Snack: a few dates! <3  

Dinner: a big bowl of epic salad 1 tbsp coconut oil. 

YUM! <3 

Night {after dinner} snack: my desserts; raw brownies with a glass of almond milk! {this brownie recipe is in my 1st free e-book!}

Good night! 

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Tuesday:

Wake up: my morning routine (written above) 

Breakfast: Coconut Dates Almond Kale Smoothie 

Remember to sip water threw out the day!

Lunch: nori rolls again! The thing I love about them is that, you can add in whatever you like; different varieties. 1 tbsp coconut oil. 

Snack: leftover brownies from Monday; enjoyed with a glass of almond milk. Ahhh, the best snack/dessert ever! <3 (yeah, i know. i say that often 'cause it's TRUE!) 1 tbsp coconut oil. 

Pre-Dinner Snack: dates! The most perfect snack! Seriously. 

Dinner: veggie burger with my favorite cheddar cheese! So delicious!!! 

After Dinner Snack: brownies!!! <3 :) 

Good night! 

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Wednesday:

Wake up to my usual morning routine to - warm lemon water! 

Breakfast: epically sweet green kale smoothie. The best part of waking up is an epic juice in my glass! Do you agree?! 

Lunch: leftover veggie burger from Tuesday. Told you I like to eat the same thing the next day if I really enjoyed it ;) 1 tbsp coconut oil. 

Snack: dates & raisins and 1 tbsp coconut oil. 

Pre-Dinner Snack: super food covered banana! 

Dinner: collard green wrap with epic sprout salad!  

Good Night! 

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Thursday:

Woke up to my normal morning routine to - warm lemon water! 

Breakfast: my usual green smoothie; the same smoothie from Wednesday. 

Lunch/Snack: dates stuffed with cashew butter & bananas!   

Dinner: same as Wednesday's dinner; collard green wraps! SO delicious and satisfying! Kept me full for the day! 

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Friday:

Wake up to my warm lemon juice water! Ahhh! So refreshing! 

Breakfast: my banana cinnamon smoothie. YUM! 

Lunch: another smoothie! The same one I had for breakfast! So good. <3 

Pre-Dinner Snack: chocolate covered stuffed almond butter nectar dates! Recipe is exclusive! Download my e-book for the recipe!

Dinner: raw vegan pizza bites with cheddar cheese, spinach pesto & other goodies! Nom, nom, nom! I usually eat pizza on Friday's. It's a new raw tradition of mine. ;) <3 

Nighttime Snack: the chocolate covered almond butter nectar dates I made earlier. SO delicious!!! <3 I was in heaven!! You may, too ;) 

that wraps up my night with food. 

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Saturday:

Wake up to warm lemon juice water! 

Breakfast:  changed it up a bit to - juice; my orange radiant juice! Always radiant & glowing with a jar of juice! ;) This jar of juice is shining! I can feel the LIVE energy! Seriously. Take a sip fro yourself (if you can.... :P) 

Lunch: another epic juice! the same one for breakfast!

Snack: dates!!

Dinner: raw tacos with walnut "meat" and cheddar cheese!

Dessert: vegan tofu dates cheesecake

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Sunday:

Wake up to my warm lemon water. 

Breakfast: sweet green kale apple juice

Lunch: more juice! The same one for breakfast. I love that recipe! 

Snack: dates! 

Dinner: same meal as yesterday's! So delicious!!! 

Dessert: a piece of leftover tofu dates cheesecake! Pure divineness! Just look at this pie! That's a picture perfect slice. 

The end! Hope you enjoyed my weekly diet dairy! Post a comment below. =) Xoxo

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My Favorite Cooked Meal When I Was A Vegan:

In the picture above, its rice and beans with a side of salad. This was my dad and I's favorite cooked vegan meal. In the picture, the rice and beans wasn't homemade. We got it from Eden's BPA-free cans. We served the rice and beans with a side of fresh raw salad with a peeled banana. It was so simple, easy and delicious!

Here's the recipe:

Brown Rice & Kidney Beans With A Side Of Raw Salas + A Banana:

serves 2 

Brown Rice & Kidney Beans:

Eden's brown rice and kidney bean cans

Raw Salad:

fresh romaine lettuce 

1 heirloom tomato (we did half avocado each)

1 avocado (we did half avocado each)  

Dressing:

juice1 lemon 

1 capsule of apple cider vinegar

sea salt

all natural seasonings such as all purpose

for the rice & beans: open the can and pour it into your pan to cook. Cook on medium heat and cover if you like. Let it cook now until you make your salad. 

for the salad: wash the lettuce and pat dry clean with a clean napkin, and place it on the plates. Wash and cut your tomatoes and place them in your salad. Cut and peel your avocado and place it in your salad, as well. Add in your dressing and seasonings. Voila! 
Once the rice and beans are warm, serve it on your plate and enjoy! 

If you enjoyed this post and would like me to continue more of these posts, please let me know in the comments below. To learn more about what I eat in my diet, read my post here! 

Please don't hesitate to ask me ANY questions you may have! I'll be more then happy to answer them. Post your questions in the comments box below. If you would like to request a specific topic that you would like me to blog/video about (anything about this lifestyle; raw and vegan), please email me with any of your requests, suggestions and/or questions you may have. 

* read my post here, where i talk about "dieting" and "diets"!

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