15 VEGAN HACKS TO SAVE TIME & MONEY | VEGAN TIPS YOU MUST TRY | WHOLE FOOD PLANT BASED HACKS

[@WholeheartedVegan]

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[@eddiehemming5578]

Your tips were almost like hearing myself speak. I already do all of those things. By the way: tip 17 buy a large can of tomato puree then take a sheet of baking paper and fold it to fit across the top of one of your freezer draws. Using a tablespoon dot spoonfuls of tomato puree on to the paper and place the draw back into the freezer. You can then peel the frozen puree from the paper and place them in a freezer bag. This way you will always have puree at hand to add to those legume casseroles.

[@msjkramey]

That is genius! That sounds like a really smart way to freeze things in general, too! It reminds me of how I would cut my super ripe bananas into coins and then quarter them. I'd get a sheet of foil, spread the pieces out flat, and fold the foil into an envelope to lay flat in the freezer. No more banana chunks freezing together!

[@janicemeaders1453]

Have been freezing tom paste 4year

[@glenisvaillancourt3295]

Asian store usually has a wide variety of miso pastes at super great prices

[@craftlover9702]

I cook my potatoes in the Instant Pot with skins on. I fill the pot with potatoes, add 1-2 cups of water and cook 18 minutes...

[@chrisfowler9306]

You can put the broth cubes into reusable baggies to conserve space in the freezer. They won’t clump because they were frozen separately.Thanks for your content 👍

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Great idea!! Thanks Chris, my freezer is teeny-tiny! 😄

[@msjkramey]

I'm not big on veggie choppers, but omg having a mandoline was amazing. If you do get one though, please, please, PLEASE buy a cut-proof glove to go with it. Both of my parents shaved bits of their fingertips off on it when I was little because the guard that comes with it is so bulky and ineffective and doesn't let you actually cut all your food, so you won't end up actually using it and you'll get hurt. The gloves are pretty cheap and comfortable and 1000x more effective than the guard or just trying to be careful

[@orthohawk1026]

Dried beans all the way! Not only are they 5x less expensive (on average), some are hard to find in cans (looking at you lentils!), and you can't always get the no-salt-added versions.

[@WholeheartedVegan]

All so true... In the UK, there doesn't seem to be salt in the beans so much, are you in the US? 😄

[@orthohawk1026]

@@WholeheartedVegan Yes, right in the middle!

[@victoriablanc761]

TIP NUMBER 16 ---- learn how to use a canner. you can make a large batch of veggie or onion stock and make them shelf stable for years. no need to use valuable freezer space. you can also make your own soy or almond or oat milk and can them to be shelf stable. of course you can also do veggies and fruits when they are in season.

[@msjkramey]

I'd love to, but I read a crime thriller about botulism as a kid and I'm terrified lol

[@gillianjack2762]

Bought the Meal Plan Pack, really good thankyou, help me get organised. 15 months down the line I have lost 2 stones from your plan but I have noticed I am getting a bit blaze, eating too much convenience foods as manufacturers get cracking on making some super Vegan food. So, the Meal Planning will really help.

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Fantastic! 2 stone, so amazing, well done! It is too easy to eat those yummy vegan convenience foods I know! I know you want to feel healthy and energised, so hopefully my meal ideas can help!

[@jeanette2492]

I cook potatoes in the Instant Pot/Pressure cooker on Sunday.

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Fab, yes, its great to have hem ready for the week! 💚

[@belindatraviss4926]

Loved this video, I will invest in the veggie chopper. I also freeze lemon juice and whole lemons once liquidised into tiny chunks . Cut Coriander stems also stays fresh in a glass of water as long as there is just the stalks submerged no leaves, just like flowers ,add a poly bag and a rubber band to fix it in place and they last weeks in the fridge.

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Great idea with the lemon, I'll be trying that!! 🍋 This is the chopper I have (if you are in the UK) amzn.to/3DtmfqC

[@jaimekarliss9213]

Great video,Natalie! I love Dr. Greger too💕

[@WholeheartedVegan]

He is brilliant, my son introduced him to me years ago, such amazing work!

[@goodfruitharvest111]

ooooooo good tips , I've never heard of cutting the cruiferous veggies 40 minutes before we cook them.

[@BettyHorn]

I have two manual choppers (LOVE them!) a small electric chopper and my food processor. Good for whatever job I need. Dr. Greger also says you can sprinkle mustard powder on cruciferous veggies for the same effect. Great video!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Very cool! Isn't Dr Greger the best! Thanks Betty!

[@BettyHorn]

@@WholeheartedVegan absolutely! Love him!

[@kathleenbutler9967]

Just subscribed...great video...no BS. Precise and to the point! Looking forward to more!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Thanks for the sub! Plenty more to come! 💪

[@dbdowst]

I adore you and your tips 🌱❤️

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Oh thank you! ☺🙃😊 soooo kind!

[@museofthepoets]

I just got a grid vegetable chopper and it's brilliant for making mirepoix. It saves me so much time! Soups in mere minutes with my veggie chopper and pressure cooker.

[@WholeheartedVegan]

I totally agree! I LOVE mine too and my pressure cooker, meals made so easily! I love putting it on when I go out, and coming home to a hot meal ready and waiting. Yuuuuuuuuummmmmmm

[@mja.2708]

All excellent tips!!! Yes, Dr.Greger is the best

[@MichaelToub]

I like the ice cube tray idea !!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

It's great isn't it - I have to admit I found it from someone else yonks ago! 👋😀

[@heyahowareyou5971]

Thank you so much for sharing. Also loved that you dived right into the video. Sending love ❤

[@llunamoon]

Useful tips thank you! Btw your skin is gorgeous

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

Hello from Southern USA ... Thank so much, awesome tips and hacks!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

You are so welcome! Great to have so many overseas viewers! Brilliant!

[@paruvo9968]

Love the meal plan pack! Thank you for taking the time to create it!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

You are so welcome! I am so glad I made it too - many people have enjoyed it. 😃😀

[@snuffleufagus9771]

Really excellent hacks. Didn't know about the shrooms and washing them!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

So pleased you enjoyed the video Penni! 😊

[@LauraCastillejos]

Excellent tips! I just bought a veggie chopper. I love it! Thanks for taking the time to make this video Natalie! 💕

[@WholeheartedVegan]

You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it! 😊😍

[@lemal0432]

14 yrs Vegan, learned a lot here, Thank You 🦘🦘🦘

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Wonderful! That's pretty cool! Have a lovely weekend!

[@imperfectvegan5724]

Great tips, especially the one about mushrooms! Thanks!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Glad it was helpful! 🍄 Thanks for your support!

[@ditilley7005]

Great tips just found you and subscribed

[@amandaathome9757]

Hi 👋 I’m Amanda also a vegan & just discovered your channel & subscribed for tips & inspiration 👍🏻

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Awesome! Thank you! So nice to meet you and have you here on my channel! Have a lovely weekend Amanda!

[@gaila.8830]

Thank you for the video and sharing your tips 😄

[@WholeheartedVegan]

My pleasure 😊 A really fun video to make! 🍄

[@magalissantiago2817]

Love it!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

So glad!

[@rebeccaandro8910]

I loved this! Thank you!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Have a lovely afternoon Rebecca! 😊

[@samantharose2759]

This video is brilliant! Thank you for all the tips 💞

[@WholeheartedVegan]

You're so welcome! I loved making this video Samantha! 😍🍄🍋

[@rebeccamolloy1936]

Fantastic tips, thanks so much 💚✌️

[@WholeheartedVegan]

You are so welcome! I appreciate your support!

[@Mialuvsveggies]

Fabulous tips Natalie

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Glad you like them! Thank you Emilia! ☺

[@inthevanwithalexa]

Im worried about my iron can you tell me will I be iron deficient ? Im a new vegan Im so happy and so much more healthy I do take a multi vitamin just worry more about iron than protein do you think I’ll be ok?

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Congratulations on switching to veganism! I'm so happy for you. Yes, being careful around Iron is important - especially before menopause (if your profile pic is you, then you certainly are before menopause!!). Like anything, the quality of your diet will determine how much Iron you are getting, and I have spoken to quite a few women whose Iron went UP when they went Vegan. So eating lots of Iron rich vegan foods is certainly possible and delicious! If you are worried at all, you could speak with your DR, or simply buy an Iron spray ( these are far better than tablets in my experience) from the pharmacy. I use the Iron spray when I have my period. I like to donate blood, so I like to be very sure I am high in Iron. Have a read through this website on Iron, it's very good. www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/nutrients/iron?gclid=CjwKCAjwu_mSBhAYEiwA5BBmfxjFgBAsT3mCwxLcmiXAk-lqLzthFF-mHXVLWrccUbJCHRytxxaoSBoCwwsQAvD_BwE

[@inthevanwithalexa]

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[@WholeheartedVegan]

@@inthevanwithalexa You are so kind! Keep watching, lots more videos to come from me!

[@Brenda-p4n]

Its pronounced Erbs. Herb is a petsons name. Great tips.

[@marys6859]

Not in the UK

[@Allioops810]

I didn’t know that about cutting the veg 40 min beforehand. Does it have the same effect if I cut them up and leave them in the fridge until the next day?

[@WholeheartedVegan]

I actually don't know, and wondered the same thing! I tried to find out, but so far I'm not finding any info. (I do this though, leave them cut over night) 😃

[@Brenda-p4n]

Instant pot and pressure cooker are different.

[@msjkramey]

Instant pots are just a brand of electric pressure cookers

[@kathywoodward6334]

Unfortunately this chopper is unavailable!

[@WholeheartedVegan]

Oh really!?!? Are you in the uk? I think this is the one I have amzn.to/3DtmfqC

[@IamTheDarkness420]

What ?? I didn’t think you could freeze jars?? Really?