Photo: Ray Tamarra/GCBeforeRosario Dawsonand her boyfriend,2020 presidential candidate Cory Booker, started datingearlier this year, they already had a major thing in common — their vegan diets.Booker went vegan almost 20 years ago, andDawson, too, is a fan after discovering how good she feels on the plant-based diet.“I’m mostly vegan and raw these days for my health and peace of mind,” she tells PEOPLE. “I rest better, I feel better, with less inflammation and more flexibility. I feel full without feeling uncomfortable or tired afterwards. I love the energy.”The 5’7” actress, who will star in the upcoming USA dramaBriarpatch, loves that vegan food is filled with nutrients.“With my busy lifestyle, nutrition is very important to me, so I make sure to choose foods that give me the nutrients I want,” she says.Read on for a full rundown ofwhat Dawson eats in a dayto stays full and satisfied, and pick up a copy of PEOPLE, on newsstands now, for more from theJane the Virginactress.Cliff WattsBreakfastSmoothie made with oats, Greek yogurt, ½ cup oat milk, 1 banana, 2 cups spinach and ½ tsp. cinnamon, blended with ½ cup of ice cubesSnackRaw crudités — sugar snap peas, carrots, celery and cucumbers with toum, a raw garlic dipping sauceRELATED LINK: Julianne Hough’s Food Diary: What I Eat in a DayLunchLentil salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted bell peppers, avocado and arugula, with a lime-cumin and tahini vinaigretteRELATED VIDEO: Cory Booker Hints at Wedding Bells with Rosario Dawson as She Joins Him for Talk Show AppearanceSnackNut-free granola, made with hemp seeds, dried cherries and blueberries, pumpkin seeds, oats, cocoa nibs and shredded coconutDinnerJackfruit tacos topped with cilantro, onion, vegan sour cream and avocadoTotal Calories:1,686The Verdict:With Dawson’s vegetable-heavy vegan diet, she gets “plenty of potassium” and “regularly exceeds the daily fiber recommendations,” which is great for her digestive health and blood pressure, says Atlanta-based dietitian Marisa Moore. That’s certainly true of her smoothie breakfast, which “packs fiber, protein, vitamin C and calcium for a strong start to the day,” Moore says. Dawson’s raw garlic sauce in her snack is great to fight inflammation, she adds, and the lentils at lunch, along with the creamy tahini vinaigrette, is a “quick and easy high protein and fiber option for a filling vegan lunch,” Moore says. However, Dawson could get more protein into her dinner. “Though flavorful, this meal skimps on protein and may leave her feeling a bit hungry through the night,” Moore says. “She might consider adding black beans on the side for more staying power.”
Photo: Ray Tamarra/GC
BeforeRosario Dawsonand her boyfriend,2020 presidential candidate Cory Booker, started datingearlier this year, they already had a major thing in common — their vegan diets.Booker went vegan almost 20 years ago, andDawson, too, is a fan after discovering how good she feels on the plant-based diet.“I’m mostly vegan and raw these days for my health and peace of mind,” she tells PEOPLE. “I rest better, I feel better, with less inflammation and more flexibility. I feel full without feeling uncomfortable or tired afterwards. I love the energy.”The 5’7” actress, who will star in the upcoming USA dramaBriarpatch, loves that vegan food is filled with nutrients.“With my busy lifestyle, nutrition is very important to me, so I make sure to choose foods that give me the nutrients I want,” she says.Read on for a full rundown ofwhat Dawson eats in a dayto stays full and satisfied, and pick up a copy of PEOPLE, on newsstands now, for more from theJane the Virginactress.Cliff WattsBreakfastSmoothie made with oats, Greek yogurt, ½ cup oat milk, 1 banana, 2 cups spinach and ½ tsp. cinnamon, blended with ½ cup of ice cubesSnackRaw crudités — sugar snap peas, carrots, celery and cucumbers with toum, a raw garlic dipping sauceRELATED LINK: Julianne Hough’s Food Diary: What I Eat in a DayLunchLentil salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted bell peppers, avocado and arugula, with a lime-cumin and tahini vinaigretteRELATED VIDEO: Cory Booker Hints at Wedding Bells with Rosario Dawson as She Joins Him for Talk Show AppearanceSnackNut-free granola, made with hemp seeds, dried cherries and blueberries, pumpkin seeds, oats, cocoa nibs and shredded coconutDinnerJackfruit tacos topped with cilantro, onion, vegan sour cream and avocadoTotal Calories:1,686The Verdict:With Dawson’s vegetable-heavy vegan diet, she gets “plenty of potassium” and “regularly exceeds the daily fiber recommendations,” which is great for her digestive health and blood pressure, says Atlanta-based dietitian Marisa Moore. That’s certainly true of her smoothie breakfast, which “packs fiber, protein, vitamin C and calcium for a strong start to the day,” Moore says. Dawson’s raw garlic sauce in her snack is great to fight inflammation, she adds, and the lentils at lunch, along with the creamy tahini vinaigrette, is a “quick and easy high protein and fiber option for a filling vegan lunch,” Moore says. However, Dawson could get more protein into her dinner. “Though flavorful, this meal skimps on protein and may leave her feeling a bit hungry through the night,” Moore says. “She might consider adding black beans on the side for more staying power.”
BeforeRosario Dawsonand her boyfriend,2020 presidential candidate Cory Booker, started datingearlier this year, they already had a major thing in common — their vegan diets.
Booker went vegan almost 20 years ago, andDawson, too, is a fan after discovering how good she feels on the plant-based diet.
“I’m mostly vegan and raw these days for my health and peace of mind,” she tells PEOPLE. “I rest better, I feel better, with less inflammation and more flexibility. I feel full without feeling uncomfortable or tired afterwards. I love the energy.”
The 5’7” actress, who will star in the upcoming USA dramaBriarpatch, loves that vegan food is filled with nutrients.
“With my busy lifestyle, nutrition is very important to me, so I make sure to choose foods that give me the nutrients I want,” she says.
Read on for a full rundown ofwhat Dawson eats in a dayto stays full and satisfied, and pick up a copy of PEOPLE, on newsstands now, for more from theJane the Virginactress.
Cliff Watts
Breakfast
Smoothie made with oats, Greek yogurt, ½ cup oat milk, 1 banana, 2 cups spinach and ½ tsp. cinnamon, blended with ½ cup of ice cubes
Snack
Raw crudités — sugar snap peas, carrots, celery and cucumbers with toum, a raw garlic dipping sauce
RELATED LINK: Julianne Hough’s Food Diary: What I Eat in a Day
Lunch
Lentil salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, roasted bell peppers, avocado and arugula, with a lime-cumin and tahini vinaigrette
RELATED VIDEO: Cory Booker Hints at Wedding Bells with Rosario Dawson as She Joins Him for Talk Show Appearance
Nut-free granola, made with hemp seeds, dried cherries and blueberries, pumpkin seeds, oats, cocoa nibs and shredded coconut
Dinner
Jackfruit tacos topped with cilantro, onion, vegan sour cream and avocado
Total Calories:
1,686
The Verdict:
With Dawson’s vegetable-heavy vegan diet, she gets “plenty of potassium” and “regularly exceeds the daily fiber recommendations,” which is great for her digestive health and blood pressure, says Atlanta-based dietitian Marisa Moore. That’s certainly true of her smoothie breakfast, which “packs fiber, protein, vitamin C and calcium for a strong start to the day,” Moore says. Dawson’s raw garlic sauce in her snack is great to fight inflammation, she adds, and the lentils at lunch, along with the creamy tahini vinaigrette, is a “quick and easy high protein and fiber option for a filling vegan lunch,” Moore says. However, Dawson could get more protein into her dinner. “Though flavorful, this meal skimps on protein and may leave her feeling a bit hungry through the night,” Moore says. “She might consider adding black beans on the side for more staying power.”
source: people.com
