Vegan Lunch

A vegan lunch is delicious and it’s nutrient-dense, preventing the dreaded afternoon slump. You get food that’s good for you and gives you one more reason to feel good about yourself and your choices. Other benefits of choosing a plant-based lunch include:

• Nutrition. Plant-based foods are often high in fiber, vitamins and minerals while being lower than other foods in saturated fats and cholesterol.
• Variety. Choose from many different foods and food combinations to create a well-balanced meal such as soups, stews, grain bowls, wraps and pitas.
• Energy. A lunch built around complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, quinoa or lentils is digested slowly and provides lasting energy.

A vegan lunch often includes healthy fats, such as avocado, nut butters and oils such as olive oil, which are essential for brain function and to enhance flavor. Protein, fiber and healthy fats work together to keep you satisfied. At both White Noise Coffee locations, you find many different types of vegan and gluten-free options to try. And don’t leave without trying our vegan and gluten-free desserts.

Many different plant-based sources are high in protein, and a well-balanced vegan diet provides all the proteins your body needs. People often think that having a vegan lunch means you’d end up not consuming enough protein, but that’s a myth. Some ways to get enough protein from a vegan lunch include options, such as:

• Chickpeas and lentils. These legumes are high in protein and can be used in a variety of ways such as in soups or stews and in hummus.
• Beans. Include black beans, kidney beans and soybeans in your vegan lunch, and you can count on plenty of protein and fiber.
• Seitan. This is a plant-based meat substitute that’s made from wheat gluten. It’s sometimes called “wheat meat” and can be used in sandwiches, wraps and stir-fries.
• Tofu. Tofu is made from soybeans and contains all the amino acids your body needs. Tofu absorbs flavor from sauces and spices and can be pan-fried and served crispy or added to stir-fry dishes.
• Nuts and seeds.Seeds and nuts such as cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds can be added to salads and grain bowls for added protein, flavor and crunch.

Check out the many creative ways plant-based protein is included in a vegan lunch at White Noise Coffee, where you can enjoy versatile protein options of various textures. We make plant-based meals memorable and delicious using fresh herbs, seasonings and spices.

A healthy vegan lunch isn’t complete without a variety of beverage choices, and at White Noise Coffee, you find plenty of tasty options for drinks that are milk-free. Beverages to include with your healthy vegan lunch include:

• Teas. For tea lovers, there’s something for everyone. Choose between matcha and green teas, herbal and wellness teas and iced teas and infusions.
• Protein drinks. Increase your protein intake with one of our many delicious protein drinks.
• Classic coffees. Order one of several types of classics from black coffee, to espresso or a specialty coffee  and choose dairy-free milk to top it off.
• Iced and cold coffees. Prefer your lunch beverage cold? We got you! Enjoy an iced latte, cold brew or one of our espresso slushies.

When you visit White Noise Coffee for a gluten-free, or healthy vegan lunch in NYC, pick up a bag of coffee to brew at home from our beans and roastery selections. Contact us to learn more about all the healthy options we offer.