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Select One Of The Following Diets And Provide A 1 Day Menu

Select one of the following diets and provide a 1 day menu, including 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. As a class, please also try to represent all four types of menu options listed below: vegan, lacto-vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian, lacto-ovo-vegetarian. This needs your creativity, and you should not simply use a menu you find on the internet. Try to develop a menu that you might actually eat. You do not need to write in sentences for this; you may list out the menu. Make sure you include all relevant details, including serving sizes.

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Vegan One Day Menu

Breakfast

  • Banana Oatmeal
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 2 cups almond milk
    • 1 medium banana, sliced
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Snack 1

  • Apple Slices with Almond Butter
    • 1 medium apple, sliced
    • 2 tablespoons almond butter

Lunch

  • Chickpea Salad
    • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1/2 cucumber, diced
    • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Snack 2

  • Carrot Sticks with Hummus
    • 1 cup carrot sticks
    • 1/4 cup hummus

Dinner

  • Quinoa Stir-fry
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa
    • 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas)
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Snack 3

  • Dark Chocolate and Nuts
    • 1 ounce dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
    • 1/4 cup mixed nuts (unsalted)

Conclusion

This vegan menu includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods that are not only satisfying but also flavorful. The inclusion of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats ensures that the meals are balanced and wholesome.

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