5. Use Seeds and Nuts
Nuts and seeds offer tremendous value to a vegan diet. They’re an ideal source of healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. One cup of nuts features more healthy fats than any other food. Nuts and seeds are instrumental for increasing your fiber intake and rounding off the nutritional value of a meal.
Make a trail mix to snack on during the day, combine combinations of seeds and nuts for a healthy treat that provides you with slow-burning energy. Different nuts and seeds have different textures and mouth-feels. For example, eating a handful of macadamia nuts tastes creamy and smooth. Eating a handful of pumpkin seeds are crunchy and chewy.
Add nuts to your cooked meals to get a balance of raw and cooked foods as we mentioned in the previous section. Toast your seeds and nuts for an entirely different taste experience and variety. Sprinkle toasted seeds and nuts over salads or add them to soy and noodle dishes.