5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Plant-Based

Adopting a whole food plant-based diet is one of the best choices you can make to improve your overall health and well-being. While it's actually quite easy in practice, there's a lot of misinformation out there promoted by the food and diet industries, which require shift in mindset around diet and nutrition. Today we're sharing 5 things we wish we'd known before going plant-based.
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[@maryg3143]

I am terrible at prepping for a week. I find I do better if I make a pot of chili or stew, and eat it until it's gone. Then I make something else, same thing. Maybe I'm just lazy but this seems to work out for me.

[@WellYourWorld]

That’s how I am too

[@TheOraclesPearls]

Love this!!!!

[@paulveg8524]

I do a similar thing - I make a big instant pot soup and eat that for lunch every day until it’s gone, then I make a different soup for the next week.

[@amitummat9531]

@@WellYourWorld makes life much easier.

[@carolinetriplett9008]

That's exactly what I do. At least fir 1 meal per day.

[@jameskniskern2261]

I often say that finding 9 recipes you like, learn how to prepare them, and tweak them for your preference will make your diet lifestyle changes stick. I have already found 9 on just your channel.

[@jasonstewart5502]

This is some of the most practical advice available on whole food, plant-based eating.

[@WellYourWorld]

Thank you Jason!

[@ridwanaisla8183]

Today was a good day!! Steamed Broccoli and Baked Purple Sweet Potatoes for breakfast this morning 🙌 Kale Salad and Mashed Potatoes for lunch 🥗 Cauliflower + Potato + Lentil Tacos for dinner 🌮 Oatmeal + Mashed Banana + Cinnamon in water for dessert (Orange as a snack)

[@heidioaks5646]

Good tips. When I went plant based 7 years ago, the first thing I did was to ramp up my garden and gardening/preserving skills here in WA. I learned that real food tastes so much better when you don't eat crap, and especially when it's home grown. To the point now where I only eat things I grow or things ordered (grains and other dry goods) from Azure. At 62, never felt better and am still actively hiking, biking, open water swimming, skiing, running, and doing all the things I always have - plus a full time job and maintaining the gardens/orchard. This way of eating really is the key to good health and quality of life, especially in the latter years.

[@PeacefulAbiding]

I am currently transitioning and here's one thing that made it extremely frustrating for me when I first started. These replacements, like Vegan Scalloped Potatoes, for instance. No one except you ever says "This will not taste the same. " How many times was I disappointed and discouraged when I put a lot of time and effort making these things only to find out they tasted "weird." My number one gripe is Nutritional Yeast. STOP saying it tastes like cheese. It does NOT. Now that I understand this, it's fine. I can make things without the expectation that it will taste like animal products. Just decide if it tastes good or not and enjoy the flavors of plant products without trying to duplicate the animal flavors. IMO, this is the worst thing the vegan community does to newbies. Had I not been determined, I would have said, "This is a bunch of crap" and given up. Sorry for the rant. Maybe this will help other newbies.

[@WellYourWorld]

Hi Julia, thank you for bringing this up. We will try to make a video on this topic because it is important!

[@kellyclark7517]

I am not vegan but you are 100% correct! Like “here try this vegan lobster”! Uuuuh……GAG…. No thank u! I just think it’s weird that somebody is so against eating animal products why they feel the need to compare that to me. It’s just strange.

[@allsquaredup9717]

I remember when we went plant-based after my husband’s heart attack, I gave many kitchen items away. Since I couldn’t imagine cheeseless pizza, I gave away our pizza stone. And the same for our loaf and cake pans, because who can make breads and cakes without oil, eggs and butter? Hello, I can!! We eat all the meals now, tacos and enchiladas and casseroles and sushi and even Hungarian goulash with soy curls! The only thing we can’t make vegan is a plant-based version of a carcass of turkey or chicken or pork roast, which is gross to us now anyway. But I can make some mean cauliflower hot wings. It takes time to learn how to do this well. Don’t give up. Just keep eating healthy plant-based foods as if your life depends on it, and eventually your cooking skills will work themselves out. Until then there is Well Your World.

[@smallfootprint2961]

Speaking of cauliflower hot wings... have you tried a cauliflower steak? Cut about a 3/4 in, to 1 in section out of a head of cauliflower, and cook till done and brown to your liking in non stick pan over med heat. Voila. Cauliflower steak. I eat it plain, but you do you. Enjoy.

[@frdmbe9258]

Now I'm intrigued califlower hot wings..... I'm planning a califlower, garbonza bean curry bowl.

[@starryeyedwish8005]

I wish my husband and i had known the difference between being vegan and plant based, we "went vegan" and gained 30 lbs. Now we understand that veganism is a moral stand point, not about what you eat. Although we agree with vegan views our goal was to get healthy but we got stuck in a "well, its vegan so lets eat it" mindset. But we are on track now, Ive lost 20+ pounds since Sept 3rd and none of my husbands pants fit him anymore. Not to mention how amazing we feel, we no longer crave sugar and salt ( although we do miss some foods we dont crave them) and ive kicked my caffiene addiction!

[@WellYourWorld]

Wonderful, thank you so much for sharing. I think your experience likely matches a lot of people!! Me included! Loved the comment, thank you!!

[@manjeshbanawara7957]

wow could you share how you lost 20 lbs in just 1.5 months? I need the inspiration

[@starryeyedwish8005]

@@manjeshbanawara7957 I literally just ate a whole food plant based diet, i didnt excersize other than walking my dog. No salt, sugar or oil, no meat, eggs or dairy. Whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains,berries nuts and seeds. I ate beans, rice, butternut squash, acorn squash, massaged kale, soups, Ezekiel bread, almond milk, some tofu, i try to eat cruciferous veggies everyday. Oats in the morning with almond milk, banana, berries, flax meal, hemp hearts, whatever toppings i want. I never go hungry andi never feel deprived, ive even eaten until i was uncomfortably full because i have struggled with binge eating in the past and i still lose wieght. Its a miracle im so greatfull to not have to be hungry or spend hours working out.

[@manjeshbanawara7957]

@@starryeyedwish8005 That is wonderful! thanks for sharing. I went vegan on september 1st and have mainly been eating whole foods but I dont think ive lost that much weight. One thing i did eat during that period is lots of beans and brown rice which i guess is carbs albeit complex carbs which may have not allowed me to lose as much? but anyway that is incredible, keep going

[@starryeyedwish8005]

@@manjeshbanawara7957 Definitely up your intake of raw veggies and you'll see improvement, my favorite dip/ dressing is this One can of chickpeas with the aquafaba 1/4 cup cashews 1 tbs garlic 1 tbs miso paste 1 tsp plack pepper Enough veg broth to make smooth Blend I don't eat many "salads" i preffer to have veggies platters then i dip everything

[@crystalh1402]

Oh my goodness breakfast can be any food is so my earth shattering moment. I was getting bored with the standard breakfast foods and then one morning I ate my planned lunch for breakfast and it was delicious.

[@BurtDavis]

There was quite a bit to learn initially. Even little things like out to sauté without oil. Learning about cooking with so many spices that I'd never used before. Learning about vegetables that I'd never cooked before. How to convert almost any recipe from meat based to WFPB. I'm so thankful to all the WFPB cooking videos on KZbin. So far two years WFPB and still 100% committed.

[@apple369]

When it comes to sushi the bowl is greater than the roll!

[@debbietampasheher3682]

Easier, yes. Imo it's not better 😋💕

[@angeladelosh9258]

Prepping does not work for me because I may not be in the mood for what I prepped for and then I have waste lol. I have found that having the things I like on hand and available while making sure the bad foods are not in my pantry has helped me stay on task. Also, making leftovers so I have something quick when not in the mood.

[@WellYourWorld]

Totally makes sense!

[@Meccarox]

You can always freeze what you don’t want to eat.

[@Radjehuty]

I do food prep but I don't prep finished dishes. I prep what I consider complicated ingredients. Like for example I love making Chana Masala (chickpea curry) but I never eat it on its own. I always incorporate it in a salad, burrito, buddha bowl, stuffed pita, etc. Same goes with prepping rice and beans or farro salads, etc. Everything I make lasts about a week or so but I make sure they're versatile enough so I can use them in various ways. I agree with you though that if I had to survive on a lasagna for a week I'd get bored pretty quick.

[@jennierussell7439]

"You can just listen to your body", he says. I hear this phrase a lot, and unfortunately, my body wants to drink beer and eat corn chips for dinner. It likes to eat throughout the day, healthy stuff like fruit and nuts, but still, stuff that makes me fat. I think that my body probably has a lot less to do with it than my psychology and conditioning does.

[@jessiebunker-maxwell3914]

I definitely prefer "bowling" to "rolling" !!

[@WellYourWorld]

Jessie! Yes, who needs the frills! XO

[@jessiebunker-maxwell3914]

@@WellYourWorld Definitely not me - I am a no-frills person :-)

[@valerietomsic8454]

bro....sometimes I will have a PILE of watermelon for breakfast at like 11 a.m. or so....and THEN, a meal of whole grains and beans and veggies around 4 PM.....NO problem here! At 64, I feel awesome....plant-strong since 2010.

[@knittingnovice]

I just love your videos. One thing I wish I knew was that there is a difference between whole food plant based and vegan and vegetarian diets. I have long held the belief that a diet is what you eat, either good or bad. So when I was looking to incorporate more vegetables in my diet, I collected a lot of vegan/vegetarian cookbooks and visited blogs and websites but was so disappointed in the number of recipes that made things similar to the very thing that is supposed to be eliminated...which is meat. I thought for sure a vegan/vegetarian would have tasty ways of making vegetable dishes. I was disheartened. Fast forward years later and I found you two...through the KZbin rabbit hole and algorithm. So glad I did. I'm a newbie so I am starting with your starch blaster and your vegetable stew recipes. Simple. I did discover that I need to make a smaller batch of the starch blaster. I made a six quart version using only three starches (cuz that's what I had on hand) and it was a bit much for me right now. I'll scale it back next time. Any how, I'm stocked up on frozen veggies ready for the vegetable stew. One last thing, I found that Walmart sells dehydrated veg stew mix in a large container...for anyone interested and unable to find in bulk at Winco Thank you for great content. It is so helpful for beginners like me.

[@gentleman-shutterbug]

Probably what I needed to learn was how to replace fat with flavor. That led me into making a lot of Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican style recipes. So many of the traditional foods from those cultures is plant based anyway, so there was no real effort spent "veganizing" them. New spices and new flavors really helped fill a "hole" in my appetite.

[@maureenheiden7348]

You guys offer some great tips here. I think the best is having the right mind frame and keeping things ultra simple. I've been vegan now for almost 2.5 years. It's been super easy. I listen to videos, podcasts or audio books to keep things top of mind. When I tried in the past, I would tend to get caught up in recipes, buying a bunch of things that I'd use little of and just abandon the whole thing. Today I got a little hungry before dinner and had a small sweet potato- microwaved and I sprinked some WYW Everything but the Bagel on top. Now I'm set to wait for dinner. No big deal because I had the staples.

[@oriongemini5663]

Great sauce recipes are a must. It’s so simple but you could have the same base ingredients all week. Just change the sauce up and it’s a new experience. Also eat with the season. I tend to eat more raw foods in the summer and cooked in the winter.

[@susanlombardo8444]

always have a full stocked pantry. Dried and canned beans and lentils, canned tomato’s, jarred artichoke hearts, olives, capers, brown rice, Sweet and white potatoes, pasta, chickpea flour, Unbleached flour, almond flour, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, yeast, organic almonds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, Frozen veggies, my choice is organic corn and organic peas and organic edamme. Plant milk ALWAYS have at least 3 lbs of tofu in the frig. The rest is my weekly shopping of fresh fruit and fresh veggies and sometimes vegan smoked gouda cheese. I think that covers it! 👍😃

[@leslieb6676]

I focus on plant based and transform favorite recipes into plant base version. Had a meat chili recipe that turned into a great e bean veggie chili. A beef minestrone soup turned into Italian elbow macaroni soup, etc. You get all the flavors and health benefits without the fuss and arguments. 😉 Thanks for all the yummy recipes 😋 ❤

[@ErynLizabeth_TheVegan]

Vegan 8 years, 95% WFPB for the last half year. Loving your channel, and the "cut corners" tip really is resonating with me right now. Having some of your products in my pantry is a life saver. (Not to mention my Instant pot).

[@WellYourWorld]

Thank you Eryn!!

[@MG-kr2gx]

You make so much sense! I’m trying to eat right to get my health back. I’m looking forward to getting healthy with your recipes and advice! Thank you for making it fun and easy, no more worrying ! 😍

[@lorip.9836]

This is all so sensible. I love your videos and philosophies, Dillon, because you don’t preach dieting (for weight loss), but rather nutritional, healthful eating to achieve a healthy body. So freeing. Thank you! 👍

[@patriciapalaroan1074]

I agree with your points. For me finding consistency is the hardest part. Meal prepping just doesn’t really do it for me.

[@WellYourWorld]

I am with you! Habits habits habits for me

[@MrsSmith-vf2vw]

You two are so awesome, great refreshing reminders is just what I needed, wonderful video guys, thanks!

[@Gngrcpl]

I like the way you guys roll. No need to overthink it. I eat a variety of Whole Foods. But I’ve also have the same meal for dinner the last two weeks in a row. What can I say, I’m in a ramen fix at the moment.

[@kellyvodnoy5192]

My best advice would be to get an Instantpot. It's a game changer.

[@shannonpembertons1664]

Thank you!!! I am brand new(3weeks) to nutrition positive way of eating. Still learning:) Still gently guiding my loved ones also... I look forward to trying your product and more food prep. Haven't gotten through all of your previous videos. On a learning curve...lol. Many blessings and look forward to seeing your next video soon.

[@emilyblake2268]

I’m hoping to just find some good basics. I’ve fallen into the trap of elaborate meals and courses to try to convert my family (husband and 3 step kids full time). No matter how much time I spend in the kitchen, no matter how delicious the food is; they still prefer overly processed crap and will eat a banquet pot pie before eating falafel (one of my favorite recipes from you guys). If you haven’t already (please point me in the right direction if you have), could you do a video on your favorite every day, no fuss recipes? You guys are amazing!!!!

[@WellYourWorld]

Every recipe on our channel

[@lisasim]

I say "release it". Take care of yourself, make great food that you enjoy. If they want to join you it's a bonus.

[@shiningjewel4034]

maybe cook things without the meat & cheese, yet your family could still add it, like tacos, "fried" rice, orbaked potatoes and let everyone do their own topping. simple is probably better than elaborate.

[@emilyblake2268]

@@shiningjewel4034 thank you for that suggestion. I’ve also been thinking about creating a weekly menu and allowing them a meat option to be added. It just pains me to do so because of the prevalence of diabetes in my husband’s family. My husband has been type 2 since age 16 and has never been overweight a day in his life. His c peptide shows it can be controlled by diet (instead of the 3 orals and insulin he’s on). I’m afraid he’ll slide in the process and that the kids continuing their way of eating will set them up to be diabetic sooner than later. Also, the 15yo looks up to people like “the Rock” (who touts eating a dozen eggs and 7 steaks a day) and has subscribed to the thought process of needing to eat meat with every meal (he’s always been on the skinny side and it’s sore subject for him) and that he is not “full” unless there’s meat. I’ve tried to get him to watch “Game Changers” and he won’t because he is firm on the thinking that he must have meat. I guess all of this to say- I really have my work cut out for me 😳 I truly appreciate your suggestions!!

[@shiningjewel4034]

@@emilyblake2268 You can only change you. They may never be on board, but you might be surprised too. My only rule is you must try one bite. I don't care if they spit it out. They'll taste it again in a month of two and might find they like it eventually.... also, the simple foods are soooo good! Most of us like potatoes, rice, and beans. If they can fill up mostly on the good stuff using the meat is like a condiment, it's almost a win. Meatless Monday would be a good way to get them more interested in your way of eating. They will discover foods they love on Mondays and won't be so resistant when they appear on the table at other times. I have confidence you'll convert them. The changes they see happening to you will make them curious and that is a great place to start for miracles.

[@barbarashirland9078]

You folks have probably been most influential in how I cook. Thank you!

[@WellYourWorld]

Great to hear!

[@USLad2008]

Beans can be made into a sauce: garbanzo bean sauce is my go to sauce for almost anything.

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

Recipe?

[@USLad2008]

5 cups of cooked garbanzo bean (2 cup of dry approx yields 5 cups) Blend I piece of garlic Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 cup of water Blend in vitamix and strain I make it neutral and jazz up Later. Add cup of lemon garlic juice Add 5 cups of beans Add 5 more cups of water until easy to pour out of blender. I store in mason jars. Then add whatever seasoning, soy sauce, tahini, red pepper flakes. Pour over potatoes, noodles, rice or anything. It’s hard to write recipes.

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

@@USLad2008 Thanks for the great idea!

[@yvonnerenoult1819]

You mean hummus?

[@USLad2008]

Similar but too watered down. It’s a base to add whatever you want.

[@JulietVorster]

This morning I had a crispy air fried tofu salad for ‘breakfast’. It was great. Many non-western countries don’t eat traditional ‘breakfast items. Also, I use Cronometer to track my nutrients rather than calories. I’m out of practice with plant based so I like to be sure I’m checking all the boxes. :)

[@michelesarich5855]

Love this video! Thanks for the great information, Reebs and Dillon!

[@elainedanalis170]

Great advice! My all time favorite, is still the versatile good old Startch Blaster!!

[@michellehinshaw2045]

Awesome video ... thanks y'all for these great ideas 😊

[@sectionalsofa]

I'm all about quick and easy cooking. I put everything in the steamer: Kale, broccoli. onions, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, and beans. I add a no-cook sauce made from tahini, lemon and a little bit of lower sodium miso. Voila. So easy and satisfying.

[@juliepayn7696]

Love your talk videos like this. Really is down to earth and helpful.

[@noswad43]

Love the 5 things, totally agree. After going WFPB I spent a lot of time trying to make plants taste like meat or cheese. I wish I hadn't wasted my time and just dove into the WFPB cuisine and learned how to make spicy, delicious plant food that still tastes like a plant.

[@WellYourWorld]

We all learn as we go on our journey!

[@mommaz820]

Thanks for the tips!! A couple other tips I remember from some of the WFPB documentaries are: "if food tastes good, food tastes good, " and "think of dishes such as tacos or pizza just make them out of better ingredients". Sushi bowls are definitely one of my go to's although I am a pretty good roller too!! Quinoa flatbreads are a favourite too with homemade hummus and raw veggies & sprouts on top. I just received a few of your products (in Canada) but so far loved the Asian and Indian sauces, date powder and mushroom gravy. Looking forward to trying more in the future. Have an awesome day!!!

[@LauraCastillejos]

I loved this style of video from you guys! Thank you 💕

[@sharonb1290]

I love making your falafel recipe. It's a definite fave!

[@sojournern]

Glad to see you guys on board a healthy and hopefully ethical diet.

[@kimdenardo1076]

this was a great video - thanks for your advise - you made it less stressful for me to start :)

[@brendafitch9589]

Awesome tips! Thx

[@lornah9267]

Thank you for this.

[@brendafarris7350]

As always, great tips

[@shelleydeguzman1959]

I have always eaten just two meals a day since I can remember, I eat when I am hungry and only until I am full. Some days I eat like a horse other days I peck like a bird. WFPB is the only way to eat for me. And I have to add, I love your products, the ketchup, gravy mix and cheese sauce are the best

[@fracritel]

Well done I just sent it to a friend of mine who is getting ready to make the journey

[@m.dejonge5055]

The one pot foods I'm doing. Dropping which meal and what also. Leaving fancy meals for special occasions, check. Cutting corners as well. Trying out and see what sticks I have been doing but I'll do the 30 day challange to see if I could change more without feeling sluggish and sleeping all day.😊

[@pattycake8272]

I do that too or I just know what I have in my frig and pantry and I'm thinking about it and if I don't have one ingredient too bad but for the most part everything turns out pretty good. If you have what you like in the house and have prepared it the night before or it takes seconds to throw together in the morning.

[@ajvintage9579]

Great video!

[@kefirheals7383]

Great advice and tips

[@krduggan9159]

Know your roll. 😂. I prepped some of your falafel patties. I’ll be having falafel tacos for lunch. 😎. That recipe is legit! Also, for the sauce, I had zero white beans on hand so I just dumped some riced cauliflower in there. I was shocked that it actually worked! You both rock! 😎 Can’t wait for the WYW sriracha to arrive. 🙌.

[@WellYourWorld]

The sriracha is back up for sale. I will officially announce it Thursday in the newsletter.

[@hidden909]

I just love you guys, great segment

[@S-Lewis]

Like the sushi bowl idea!

[@kassiapencek6185]

That sushi bowl looks awesome! How do you know I default to the burrito store....

[@pattycake8272]

I made a meal with carrots, mushrooms, peas, cabbage and I thought it was missing something had some pre-made frozen hashed browns (I tried they became mashed potatoes) so I put them on top, mixed it all together it's delicious, doesn't look to appetizing

[@lorraine8573]

Thanks from Ireland over 4 years in now but wish I could get your sauces 😂

[@georgannecollett8047]

sushi sandwiches are WONDERFUL...just wrap sushi like a sandwich instead of rolling..you spray the nori with a lil spray of w a ter to soften then wr a p the ricey contents with nori like you would with brown paper....see youtube....its the latest popular thing in Japan

[@judithlpn-quilter7757]

People like me who are binge eaters have to count the calories because we just don’t know when to stop. I have gained weight on vegan food. I am doing Vegan on Weight Watchers. I am losing!

[@Elizabeth-lj1vm]

Have you shared your recipe for sushi bowls? I’m patiently waiting for the WYW cookbook!

[@WellYourWorld]

Yes search our KZbin channel for it

[@salujathustra9905]

Could you please talk about phytic acids in nuts and seeds and lentils? I'd really appreciate that.

[@Andrew-kr2qg]

P.s. your biceps 💪 are looking bigger these days, looking back from some of your previous videos. I would love to hear some more from you about plant-based and strength training.

[@WellYourWorld]

Thank you Andrew, I have been able to focus on strength training this year! I will have to make a video on it.

[@cynthiapowelson2442]

Omg I love to make sushi bowls, I refuse to roll it , too lazy! I call it "Fake Sushi"

[@victoriar9728]

i went whole plant based food for a year now and i am maintaining my weight. and I do eat meat once in awhile and do not feel bad about it:)

[@debbiebeemer4795]

you rock, you're funny, I love your content

[@PAGodinez]

Reeves looks really pretty today.

[@alexdeaton5107]

Is there a video for the sushi bowl video? :)

[@WellYourWorld]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYiQpKKEnpuGnrM

[@geno5169]

Well I did that keto thing years ago! I’am willing to try this new eating lifestyle! It’ll be different for me! Because my wife and I go out on dates! I have no idea how to start Odering out!?

[@WellYourWorld]

We have a video all about restaurants, check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmalmJeeasSgoLc

[@kae7131]

I wish I’d known about your channel a little sooner:)

[@oscaruglyface]

For me it was how bad oil is

[@WellYourWorld]

Yes!

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

So true!

[@meanoldbag]

I dunno - Dr. Joel Kahn advises against throwing out your coconut oil - he says just keep it in the bedroom 😉

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

@@meanoldbag I kept mine, along with olive oil, for making liquid soap -- and for making moisturizers for my skin. Dr. McDougall doesn't even want it on the skin, but oh well.

[@victoriaandreevna2658]

I struggle with how to gain weight on wfpb diet

[@robynbazsika239]

Any chance of shipping to New Zealand Dillon and Reebs????

[@pennimoore3834]

Curious - what are whole starches

[@WellYourWorld]

Potatoes, whole grains, beans/legumes

[@pennimoore3834]

@@WellYourWorld Thank you!😊

[@rickibaldwin7667]

i have been plant based for 11 months. i use no salt, oil or sugar. i haven't lost an ounce. not looking for a response, i am healthier.

[@rabbitcreative]

Super-cool you guys have salt-free ketchup, but right now, I can't afford 10$/bottle, especially at the rate I like to consume it. Cheers though.

[@emc6511]

Try tomato paste. Add your own spices; bit of vinegar. Nice and "thick" ketchup; works for me anyway!

[@monicarose2135]

Annie’s makes one

[@LindaR423]

My interest was really piqued when you said 'one pot meals'. Thats right up my alley.

[@WellYourWorld]

That IS my alley

[@LindaR423]

@@WellYourWorld 😂

[@MayHui]

If you don’t want to gain weight, stay away from avocados and nuts.

[@monicarose2135]

And processed meat substitutes that everyone thinks are necessary to make up for the “lack of protein” when your diet doesn’t include meat.

[@gerardolindaorozco4120]

I wish i knew that eating out would be so hard!!

[@StevenMorello]

Things I learned that I wish I knew before going plant-based 1) If you are trying to cut out meat or dairy products, try to find something that's the equivalent in the plant-based world. 2) You need to learn about where to get B12 on a plant-based diet - probably preferably via supplementation, but also via fortified foods (eg nutritional yeast, fortified soy milk etc). Also look into where to get iron if you are a woman, or calcium if you don't eat a lot of greens. For example, molasses has a lot of calcium. Some people may also struggle with zinc, selenium or choline. You can usually find it in food, but if you have trouble eating the relevant foods, talk to your doctor or dietician about supplements, especially if you are getting symptoms. 3) If eating in the healthiest way - focusing on whole plant-based foods - you will likely be consuming more fibre. Ease into it over several weeks, and drink more water to help your body deal with the extra fibre. This will reduce bloating. 4) Don't become fearful of foods like oil, sugar, or fat. The fear about these foods is overblown. It's wise to limit them somewhat, but there's no need to try to cut out every gram or tablespoon. In the end, it appears that calories are the biggest control knob. If you try to limit ultra-processed foods, and you can prepare and control how food is made at home, you'll be investing in your long term health. Focus mostly on the produce aisle and eat mostly whole foods, but if you need convenience, don't beat yourself up over occasionally having processed vegan foods. It's all about balance. If you're stressing about being perfect and it's causing mental anguish and affecting your mental health - stop - that does you no good. Let yourself have that vegan or vegetarian pizza or ice cream. It's better that you find something you can sustain for a long time, that won't make you hate yourself than being perfect for a very short period of time and then giving up. 5) Track the foods you eat with an app like cronometer to see what nutrients your diet may be missing. Do it for at least two weeks. You will learn a lot from that. However, your diet is more than the calories you eat or the macros that you are getting. Calories and macros can be goals, but alone they do not say much about healthfulness. The context of lifestyle and exercise goals and balance of food groups likely matter more for long term health. You can count carbs but learn about healthy and less healthy types of carbs. The same applies to proteins and fats. There are better and worse choices - but you don't need to be perfect all the time - just most of the time.