10 Vegan Food Hacks That Will Change Your Life!

[@plantwhys]

Check out these 8 Vegan Food Hacks To Save Time and Money: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5LYq4SuqdNgqc0

[@andreaanonymous5474]

I think the Ranch seasoning you used contains dairy. Many seasonings contain meat and/or dairy ingredients. Natural flavoring can be from a plant or an animal also. When you see that you need to contact the company and check. You should always check every label. :)

[@craftoncue]

New subscriber here and I love your approach to eating vegan. I’m over 70 and have tried several times to change my diet, with failing each time. Even tried to change to vegetarian back in the 70s when our children were young. Again, not successful back then either. Hubby is on board and we’re determined to get healthy and change our diet to vegan. Your recipes look so much easier than most and readily available ingredients. Thank you and God bless you, Linda

[@JClark-oe2rr]

My favorite ice cream substitute was homemade almond milk (almonds and water) refrigerated then blend with frozen strawberries.

[@jennamakesbugs]

That ranch powder is definitely not vegan. It's not hard to make yourself. Just mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, dried dill and lemon juice.

[@crystalwebb5725]

Good tip, I started cheating and using hidden valley seasoning packets and noticed the buttermilk ingredient. I just bought dry dill. Thx

[@Mama24loves]

If you can find the Lipton kosher ranch packets they are vegan.

[@crystalwebb5725]

@@Mama24loves excellent lipton kosher ranch. Thx

[@Momma_Tomma]

Vegan express makes a ranch powder that you can do this with.

[@lampworkergal]

Almost all ranch packets are not vegan. Add to make cashew cream. You should be using raw cashews the roasted ones add so much more oil t

[@user-lw6ou6nm3c]

This Costco Ranch seasoning appears to contain milk (not vegan). Be sure to read ingredients on label. Vegan KZbinr Jill McKeever has a great recipe for ranch dressing seasoning that I batch prep regularly. Ive been blisfully vegan for 7 years.😊

[@debbyhughes2208]

Most ranch seasoning packets do have milk. I'll look for the recipe!

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

I'll have to check out that recipe! Thanks for sharing!

[@amypola5903]

Peel off label and Reuse the container.

[@amypola5903]

Better to use it up with gratitude I think and not waste it.

[@rose8662]

❤ Are you talking about Jill's "Vegan Buttermilk Dressing"? That's the only one I could find. If not, would you be able to post the link, or is it from one of her cookbooks? Would greatly appreciate your help! ❤

[@danaw8052]

The very first ingredient in that Mccormick ranch is buttermilk powder.

[@suzannec.6468]

I looked that up too! I was pretty sure Ranch seasoning contained dairy!

[@kreeetin]

First thing I thought, because I had checked.

[@debg8053]

I don’t think wfpb is necessarily vegan, but not sure. I am sure that the ranch seasoning is not vegan.

[@leapintothewild]

@@debg8053Yes, it’s whole food PLANT BASED, ie vegan - and the title of this and most of her vids include the word Vegan.

[@michelleguzman9915]

I love all your videos! Hacks help always! I made the Parmesan 👏 so good! Ty 🙌!

[@jeanninewinkley5317]

I make a lot of cashew milk for my family. I try to always have soaked cashews in the freeze to save time. I soak six cups of cashews for about 12 hours then drained and divide between six bags.

[@AJ-hv1fz]

Thanks for the tip. I need all the prep tips I can get

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

That's brilliant!

[@BeccaB529]

Alternative method is to soak in boiling water for 15 minutes. 😊

[@putiwang7679]

Do you use roasted cashew or raw? 😊

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

​@@putiwang7679 The cashews should be raw for best results

[@TheMovingEye]

To improve digestion with beans make sure to stay away from the broth in the cans (dispose and rinse the beans). Also, be careful when preparing dry beans. With dry beans, throw away the soaking water, bring to boil with fresh water; after a short boil (1 - 2 minutes) throw away that water as well (very important) and then cook normally. Adding pre-soaked dried Ancho Chillies will also boost the flavor of your beans to the sky.

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

I am going to have to try this! Thank you!

[@renelane749]

Well done. You are informing others, about removing the Potassium from the beans. The same goes with potatoes and almost all, legumes and root veggies, that are high Potassium. It is the foam you see in soaking and then boiling. Becoming vegan, was forced upon me, some years ago now, because of my Stage 4 Kidney Disease. Thank you, and Blessings

[@austinmeredith6647]

Or you can eat your species specific way of life, which is carnivore, and not have to worry about the destructive chemicals in grains, vegetables, and legumes. Professor Bart Kay

[@BeccaB529]

@@austinmeredith6647Not sure what species you are from but humans are omnivores.

[@austinmeredith6647]

@BeccaB529 No, we are not. We do not need carbs or sugars. Also, plants destroy your gut and have toxins. Go learn about the Randell cycle, glycation, what happens to the brain on sugars and carbs, affects on blood flow from carbs and toxins, impacts to hormones, learn about pre agricultural man, look at what rhe vegetarian diet is doing to people in India, look at the people in Hong Kong, look at processed foods in America, loom up paid and bought studies to push veganism, look at b12 deficient born babies, look at cave paintings, look at digestive track,, look at the effects the agricultural foods have had on the body, go listen to a botanist, bio chemist, go look at rhe scams in the mid 1950s that they pushed to blame saturated fats, meats, cholesterol, eggs, etc. The list goes on and on. Human health drops when you consume grains, fruits, and vegetables. Humans should be living to 120 years on average. You have not learned anything if you think we are omnivores. The body works hard to remove sugars and carbs when digested. We dance knly break down less than 50% of vegetables which cause intestinal and colon issues. Go listen to Professor Bart Kay. Go listen to all the claims, be debunked.

[@BethCatt-jq6xi]

I used Aguafa to make vegan gravy by accident about 30 years ago

[@tunajune2382]

Uncle Dan's Original Southern Classic Ranch dressing mix does not contain milk, although it does have maltodextrin and a bit of sunflower oil. But be careful of Uncle Dan's Creamy Ranch mix since it contains both buttermilk and whey. It's much cheaper to make your own herb/spice blend. I've started adding fresh lemon, onion, and garlic, all 3 or whatever is around, and that makes a big flavor difference.

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Such great advice! Thank you!

[@jaycee157]

Hi thanks for the tip. What are the ingredient measurements?

[@andreaanonymous5474]

I think the Ranch seasoning you used contains dairy. Many seasonings contain meat and/or dairy ingredients. Natural flavoring can be from a plant or an animal also. When you see that you need to contact the company and check. You should always check every label. :) Just a helpful tip. :)

[@robynmoxham4255]

My new fav Vegan channel 💚💯

[@ros8986]

bacon bits recipe - gently saute minced dates in margarine, add a couple drops liquid smoke.

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Oh my gosh. I am so excited to try this!!!

[@ros8986]

@@pilatesbyalisia7015 I have done it in butter (which browns well), not sure about margarine. Note, this is a delicate process as dates are almost total sugar so they will burn and stick quickly.

[@onimandisa7304]

Imitation bacon bits are actually vegan

[@1auntievenom]

I make a big barch of ranch seasoning and keep it on hand for when i want a quick dressing. I mix it with my homemade soy yogurt and a bit of water for the right consistency. I never measure, i just go for my feels.

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Brilliant!! I need to do this!

[@cltinturkey]

While I enjoyed the tips, I find the music really distracting. Please consider excluding music from your videos. Thanks!

[@angierodriguez7383]

I just found your channel and after reading your bio, you won yourself a new subscriber! 🙋🏻‍♀️ food heals!

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Yay!! So grateful you are here!!

[@PaulMDillon]

That McCormick ranch power is the furthest thing from vegan. This is VERY misleading so viewers with allergies beware! It’s ok if this person isn’t vegan themselves but to include that recipe in a vegan hacks video is not cool.

[@DC-pp8xf]

That’s why you have to use your own brain. Only an idiot blindly follows everything someone says on youtube.

[@DaniAdams]

Aww I love that you have your kiddos in the kitchen with you! It makes it so much easier to get them excited about eating healthy when they're involved ❤

[@plantwhys]

Yessss! So true.

[@susietopspin]

Part skim milk and cheese powder in the ranch packet 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@tonerebel2866]

Wow I'm learning new stuff and I've been vegan almost a decade!

[@barbaraspeicher8949]

The ranch dressing packets are not vegan. Make your own. There's many recipes on KZbin and you can just make ahead the dry ingredients in a bottle to save time each time you make it.

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

I am going to start doing this. Thanks so much for the tip!

[@jacquelineflores8393]

Really enjoy your videos...please keep making them.💜

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Awe! Thank you so much!

[@kaleyjenks1759]

I love hack number 1 but I wish they would make a bigger one!

[@plantwhys]

Agreed!!!

[@HappyVegan72]

I’ve been vegan over a decade, and I never knew the kombu trick 😅

[@prudence7268]

Great hacks! I really appreciated this video! Thank you for your hard work on this helpful channel.

[@plantwhys]

You are so welcome!!

[@bluebonnet1014]

So many great ideas. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@dondoron5377]

8) If you have fermented vegetables, use the brine instead of vinegar as it will actually contain lactic acid, which you would find in buttermilk

[@plantwhys]

That’s an amazing tip! Thank you!!

[@bonniedavis7498]

Hi! This is the first video of yours I have seen! Loved it, can't wait to binge on your channel!🎉

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Yay! So glad you are here!

[@lisaf158]

Me too!

[@danclements1990]

Another GREAT VIDEO!

[@layladarby1994]

agree with you about aquafaba , makes lovely fat free roasted veggies

[@AnneluvsKatz]

You had a couple I didn’t know!

[@Willmk1970]

Eating vegan can sound expensive. I am at the grocery store at least 2x a week for fresh veggies, but what i do is walk by the meat cooler and take a quick look at the prices. All of a sudden, Veggies are very inexpensive. Also i skip quite a few aisles of junk food

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

So true!

[@franciscachesca]

This video is a must for everyone that wants to go vegan or is a beginner. I always like your video's before watching because I know it's gonna be a good video. No hours of talking and helpfull & happy.

[@franciscachesca]

Personally I find the music a little but annoying. Not very disturbing.

[@debbiefahrenholtz8034]

This looks like it is directed at “new vegans” or those interested in discovering more about a vegan diet. I love most of these hacks, but PLEASE correct the section on the McCormick ranch mix. The first ingredient in that jar is buttermilk. No wonder it tastes just like ranch dressing, because basically it is a dairy product!

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Awe! Thank you!! This means so much!!

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

@@debbiefahrenholtz8034 Yes! We are all learning, taking baby steps. Good reminder to read the ingredients.

[@jeanjeang8914]

OMG what a wonderful gift

[@judykurtz1]

So helpful, many thanks for sharing!

[@sarahharold1694]

Excellent thank you 🎄💕

[@gablison]

Doesn't ranch seasoning have buttermilk powder in it?

[@joannmintz7765]

I like how you cook. It's very similar to how I cook, but you have better ideas! Lol you are great. I put the ranch packet in too. To me, it's a flavoring, to help me eat the good stuff. So it all depends on how strict you want to be. You are doing great!

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

If you have A or O bloodtype, seaweed is medicine for you, so don't remove it. It is edible, and highly nutritious.❤

[@robinhart1390]

Doesn’t the ranch powder have dehydrated buttermilk in it?

[@elissadavis5657]

THANK YOU !!!!!!!

[@MadeByRo]

Thank you sooo very much for this video!! ❤

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

I’m concerned that you used a ranch powder with milk in it… Is it one you regularly use or just one you picked up for the video? Always read labels, fellow vegans 👍

[@plantwhys]

It was what I had on hand. (From before my husbands stroke) and I forgot to mention to buy a vegan version.

[@WhirledPublishing]

Thank you so much for this!

[@sandyweaver6686]

Very good video Thanks!

[@MrJesse3030]

Have fun spending $12 every time you want to make a small batch of that cream sauce. Cashews don’t come cheap 😊

[@smilebot484]

biggest single hack is use whole tahini for everything. drop cashews. they're not that good for you

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

I'll have to try using tahini more often. Thanks for the tip!

[@theresadoll5374]

Er... YUH! Liquid smoke for the win on loooooooooads of recipes!

[@lilsickOre23]

That ranch powder is not vegan

[@austinmesta9862]

Thank you!

[@plantwhys]

You're welcome!

[@hannahwhitcomb3114]

What’s your recommendation for best cooking pans for the stove?

[@fancynancy2870]

How long does the aquafaba last in the fridge after you've used the beans?

[@SoulintheRaw]

Such awesome tips I love it 😍

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Thank you!

[@calij586]

Awesome tips!! Subscribed ;)

[@maggiezemanek9656]

Ty! 🙂

[@mariahanan9252]

Great video! Txs 🙏

[@plantwhys]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@snuffleufagus9771]

Nice cream is GREAT when eaten in moderafion. I was eating nice cream daily and my potassium levels skyrocketed. Just practice moderation....

[@plantwhys]

Great tip!

[@tammysoto3019]

what kind of vitamix you use?

[@scofah]

Be careful with the hinge chopper. Don't use for hard things like carrots (unless softened). A couple of the tiny blades came out and ended up in my salad. 😲 I still use my chopper - but I'm careful to take it easy and check integrity of my blades during each use. 🥗🥬

[@winterzealot]

Oh, that's scary! Had no idea that was a possibility. Thanks for sharing this and looking out for others.

[@plantwhys]

Yikes!

[@jen-33]

I wish it were, but that Ranch seasoning is NOT vegan. It has buttermilk powder and parmesan cheese in it.

[@merrill997]

Thank you for another great video! I noticed you put amaranth on top of your nice cream with something else. Do you just dry sauté the amaranth and then add that and the other toppings of your liking?

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Yes, I add sugar and pumpkin seeds and cook over medium heat until the amaranth starts to pop!

[@TammiT69]

Doesn't the ranch packet have buttermilk powder??

[@51249ca]

Where can you get nutritional yeast in bulk?

[@plantwhys]

I buy mine from Amazon.

[@JeanHuddleston-r6c]

Ranch Dressing Spices and/or Ranch Packets do have dairy don’t they? Everyone I’ve checked in Madison, WI

[@TIN_TIN]

Даже что-то новое узнал

[@kirstenveneziano1205]

I saw that you were making your own garbanzo beans do you save the aquafaba from what you cooked? Or is what's in the cans different? I'm trying to become vegan and whole foods only, and it's so much work. Thank you for the tips.

[@plantwhys]

I usually only use it from the cans. I don’t use it a lot, so when I use it I grab it from a can.

[@baby.seadogs]

Does adding the seaweed to beans make the beans taste fishy?

[@plantwhys]

Not at all! You don’t even notice. Plus you remove it after they are cooked.

[@bonniespruin6369]

I'd like to try to use aquafaba, but when I first became vegan because of my leaky gut, I read that you must rinse the chick peas of all the liquid because it's hard on your stomach. I'm nervous about using it thinking it will hurt my stomach.

[@plantwhys]

Try it. It all depends on how much you use. But you can also use veggie broth instead in many recipes!

[@joopdaloop5840]

yeah the liquid in canned beans can give you gas. so maybe avoid if you’re susceptible 💚

[@rky2315]

So sad! I was like, " How did I miss out on this vegan-ranch-dressing hack the 18 years I've been vegan!?"....went to buy the ranch seasoning she shows, and like others have noted, it's definitely NOT vegan. It has buttermilk, and the lactic acid is probably not vegan either. 😢

[@Sharperthanu1]

Fine,but the cashews and the nutritional yeast are too expensive.

[@spicybrown75]

I think one should prioritize health and invest in quality ingredients.

[@anasthasiaczajka9744]

how do you keep the aquafaba you get from the can ? and how long can it be kept ? please :)

[@robine916]

I've heard people say they freeze theirs in ice cube trays then keep in a ziplock or container in the freezer. I have not done this so you may want to do some research on this💕

[@gretchetrofeo7517]

Bananas spikes your sugar levels.

[@plantwhys]

Depending on the person and everything else they are eating.

[@SisterFromAnotherPlanet]

Hack #2 question: it looked like you used roasted cashews, not raw...?

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

I prefer raw but only had roasted on hand that day!

[@Sharperthanu1]

Almond flour is also too expensive

[@loveandjoy810]

Not to be the vegan police but McCormicks isn’t vegan, but you know what is? Uncle Dans classic southern ranch packets from Walmart. Its accidentally vegan. At least from what I’ve read on the back. Zero milk products. The other two flavors have buttermilk or milk.

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

You are right! I didn't realize it until after I made the video. Thank you!

[@kntonks]

❤

[@vincentjacobsson3981]

SAVE THE ECOSYSTEM WITH VEGO FOOD!

[@fashmatticus999]

I figured there would be more dislikes. 9 at the time of posting

[@Meathead-10810]

One huge hack for me wat to switch to a full meat diet.

[@boonkiepup]

I find it humrrous and amusing that vegans spend so much time trying to make everything taste like animal based foods! 😂😂

[@seancunningham8571]

Get the taste but with less throats being slit 👍

[@marklee1960]

A million reasons? Really?

[@toni4729]

You don't even like being a vegan do you? You love the flavour of bacon and other smoked meats like ham etc. So why don't you eat real food?

[@peterkornwolf6579]

Boycott Goya, unless you love Trump…

[@alongcamealicia]

Unnecessary politics on a vegan video 😂 that wouldn’t deter most from buying a great brand like Goya

[@805gregg]

Vegan a good way to eat yourself into malnutrition

[@sjj9361]

You can eat unhealthy food and be a vegan. I have been plant based for over 40 years and I have never had a problem with malnutrition. Plant based food has so much variety and if you eat a wide variety there is no way you will be malnourished.

[@delaramwakefield3989]

Here we go another meat eater justifying eating meat that causes cancer. The latest scientists in nutrients all are vegan.

[@claytheist6736]

You think you can argue with the World Health Organization? Pretty big ego there.

[@joannmintz7765]

Why are you on here? Go find a carnivore channel lol

[@lanetower3411]

Why no mention of tahini? Best dressing ever: tahini and lemon juice. Add garlic or herbs if you want. Yummm

[@jen-33]

Yes! Tahini is my go-to dressing base.

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

​@@jen-33 It is mine also, tahini can be used in sweet or savory dishes.

[@jen-33]

@@WapajeaWalksOnWater Yes! And I just started using black tahini, from black sesame seeds. It is very good and has a stronger flavor. ☺️

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

@@jen-33 I'm gon try that, cause I already switched over to black rice, thanks.🥰

[@robynkoehler1904]

Wonderful ideas!! Thank you!!

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

The ranch seasoning is most definitely not vegan. If I had taken your word for it and tried it without reading the ingredients, I would have had a bad allergic reaction. Please be careful when making food suggestions about something being vegan.

[@joopdaloop5840]

if you have any allergy why wouldn’t you read the label

[@tabarespam]

Just started my plant based journey 2 weeks ago and I'm so happy I came across your channel ♡ thanks so much for these tips!!

[@susanweiler4948]

Great idea’s! But always look at the ingredients 😊

[@milenadeltorto7158]

Please cut out the music and make the voice over not have room echo. Meant in the spirit of kindness!❤

[@Maiasatara]

These aren't "hacks." They're recipes and suggestions. Lol ranch powder.

[@jarviswrites]

It seems like a lot of people have already said it but the ranch dressing packets all contain milk. It's so important to check those labels because milk gets incorporated into so many things. Keep going with this channel. We are all learning and trying our best! It's wonderful that you swapped. Mistakes are to be expected. Just keep going!!!

[@CastledarkDweller27]

new subscriber here. long term ethical vegan. loved this video. I feel a big video binge coming on! (of all PlantWhys vids)💫👍

[@suepisani535]

Very disappointed the Ranch Seasoning has buttermilk in it

[@DanteVelasquez]

I'm a cashew cream addict LOL. My hack recommendation would be to embrace TVP. When cooked properly it can be made to mimic any meat. For those who avoid soy there are pea protein versions. Plus it's high in protein so it's a perfect meat replacement. Comes in different shapes too.

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

YESSS! I love TVP! I'll have to add that to my next hack video!

[@calij586]

I love TVP but it causes a lot of gas any suggestion

[@DanteVelasquez]

@@calij586 I soak mine overnight to rehydrate it and for it to absorb the seasonings. Then I squeeze all of the water out before frying it. It's possible the soaking could remove anything that causes gas in the water like with beans, seeds, and grains.

[@jaycee157]

Thanks for the information. In my country I have not seen the pea version of the curls

[@DanteVelasquez]

@@jaycee157 Here in the USA I have only seen the pea versions online. I usually find the soy versions at Asian grocery stores. Apparently there are versions made from wheat and oat as well and I have never seen those anywhere.

[@amypola5903]

Ok. Iodine. So ALL mammals need iodine. Even landlocked mammals it's concentrated in mamarry glands. So where do they get it? They eat a ton of greens. The only reason you're not getting enough iodine us because you're not eating your greens on your vegan diet. Crunch up some of that seaweed into your rice, that's a real easy way. But also the rest of your greens as well.

[@sk.n.9302]

Really liked your recommendations, have been vegan for about 7 yrs. & I can confirm these are great!

[@pilatesbyalisia7015]

Thank you!

[@rky2315]

​@pilatesbyalisia7015 while I admire your innovative spirit and your various wonderful tips, this ranch hack is NOT vegan. PLEASE correct this for those out there that are new to the vegan game. Thx. 🙏

[@BeccaB529]

Regardless of blender speed, it is a good idea to soak cashews ahead (even 15 minutes in boiling water) to make them easier to digest.

[@plantwhys]

Great tip!! Thanks for sharing!

[@lizhamilton1492]

Great hacks. I use most of them and agree they are key to vegan cooking success. Thnak you

[@BethCatt-jq6xi]

I am allergic to bananas, so can you recommend a substitute for the bananas 🍌