Dietitian Reviews VEGAN NUTRITIONIST Derek Simnett of Simnett Nutrition What I Eat In A Day

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks for the feature Abbey! I appreciate the honest and thoughtful review of my eating. Just as a quick note, in many of my videos I do mention that I supplement with vitamin d3 (lichen sourced) and b12 and that most people (vegan or not) should consider supplementing with these complimented by regular blood testing. I'll make an effort to mention it more as it is very important. I'm glad you enjoy my positive style.

[@JustCHICHI]

Simnett Nutrition you’re amazing! ❤️

[@starletsmaddie]

Love you Derek!!! Keep up the good work and promoting amazing vegan food and the message!!!

[@moonflowervaii]

❤️

[@JamesMahmoudify]

DEREEEEEEK! You're the best 😁👍

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Yes! Thanks Love! You are a great resource for the plant based community !!

[@courtneychastain9114]

Derek does often mention his vitamins d and b he takes.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Courtney Chastain amazing!

[@DeTomboy4]

These videos are so needed in the fitness health community to bring everything into perspective. UGH I love these videos. By far my favorite series on this channel. So fun and informative.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it is helpful!

[@nickca6104]

Yeah, Abbey should definitely do more of these. They're very entertaining and informative.

[@kristalsimon8797]

While i do not eat like he does, i do enjoy his personality and workouts.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@jacquelynroe9036]

He’s so positive, I love his videos!

[@maremacd]

Wanted to say the same thing. He seems so kind and upbeat. I try to eat mostly plant-based with a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, but I certainly don’t reach his level. Regardless, he and his girlfriend are a lot of fun to watch, and the area of the world they live in is absolutely gorgeous. They spend a lot of time outdoors and I really enjoy watching their videos.

[@chloelibertine]

Derek regularly mentions the fact that he supplements B12 and vitamin D. He also eats a wide variety of fats, including nuts, seeds and avocados.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Chloë D yes!

[@haroldwoodson1499]

also counting macros is broscience from 2010, it's all whole plant foods now as the science consistently shows is the most important factor in a diet.

[@AliceRoche-ii2ke]

Those aren't good sources of fat.

[@80slimshadys]

@@AliceRoche-ii2ke they are best sources of fat. Get an education ffs

[@manumaster1990]

@@AliceRoche-ii2ke no.

[@KellanJames]

Came here from Derek's channel, thanks for showing him some love! He definitely doesn't demonize oil, just prefers to get his calories from whole foods that will generally be more nutrient dense. One tablespoon of olive oil has the same number of calories as an entire medium-sized sweet potato - I'd rather have the sweet potato than the oil!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Kellan James - Real Estate Investing for Cashflow that’s fair! And I would too! But like I said, it doesn’t need to be all or nothing

[@KellanJames]

@@AbbeysKitchen Definitely, agreed! Derek eats oil when he goes out for dinner at restaurants, and in certain processed foods that come with it like Gardein "meats" or Daiya cheese, but more as a treat and less as a staple of the diet. Sneaky calories is the main purpose of avoiding it :)

[@andreadevesaivars3232]

She does point out that COLD-PRESSED EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil is a good oil to have, I study nutrition and I believe she is right. It does have nutrients as she says, and also ANTIOXIDANTS. She mentions that different fats have different LIPID PROFILES. This oil has a profile of omega-9 fat which increases the "good" HDL cholesterol and reduces the "bad" LDL cholesterol levels. A study called "PREDIMED" has shown extra virgin olive oil in the mediterranean diet to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, diabetes type 2 and some types of cancer (like breast cancer). Of course there are "worse" oils out there, very high in inflammatory omega-6, that should be avoided, but extra virgin olive oil is not one of them.

[@kathrynvivier9789]

LOVE that you’re “reviewing” a male influencer. Please do more of these.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Kathryn Vivier I have two more this month

[@vickilljoy6099]

@@AbbeysKitchen please be Healthy Crazy Cool, _please be Healthy Crazy Cool, _*_please be Healthy Crazy Cool_*

[@alisonbennett175]

Right? There's a LOT of the reverse going on. P>S I love Simnett Nutrition, this is not a thing about Derek. He's the best.

[@jmonta21]

I really enjoy these positive videos just as much as the more “critical” ones. It’s always helpful to show what you should do, and not just what not to do. Also... LOVE your top. Is it maternity? I’d love to know where it’s from.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

jmonta21 yes it is! Seraphine! But can totally rock non preggers

[@shandacrouch4946]

I love Derrick! He has the best recipes and sauces. He is one of my favorite channels to watch always. Such a happy guy and just enjoys sharing that positivity with others

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@rileyj5491]

Abbey comin’ in hot with the quarantine content we need! 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@laniinla2354]

It's so nice to see someone doing a vegan lifestyle this way. It's too fun and easy to bash other people's diets and pick apart their choices. Perfection in diet is not a thing, but some people really have their lifestyle dialed in, and it's inspiring. I'm sure you have a huge list of people to review, but I will continue asking for JessBeautician, not only are her videos very calming and "aesthetic", but I feel like her nutrition is pretty good as well.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

On the list!

[@linaortmann5124]

Yesss! Jess has some of the only 'What I Eat in A Day' videos I'll watch!

[@i.e.presents638]

One of the things I like best about hers, on top of making wholly different recipes to begin with, is that she will even suggest or plan what to do with the other half of that can of tomatoes or whatever. Her accent is adorable too.

[@Natishere768]

2:15 I just want to mention that nutritionist is a regulated term in some places! Within Canada, it's regulated in Quebec, Alberta, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Of course, still check their credentials like Abbey said, but it's just worth knowing whether or not they are regulated where you live if you plan to work with them :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@lostsurfgirl]

Not in the US.. anyone can call themselves a “nutritionist” literally anyone 😒

[@gabriellesimoneau9958]

Yes! I’m from Quebec, my mom is a registered dietitian, but since we speak French she graduated with a masters in « nutrition »

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So I’ll clarify this in more detail in my description today but yes in some provinces dietitians can also use nutritionists and others can’t, but they’re still RDs.

[@Alexlearnspanish]

Derek has helped me so much with my transition to a vegan diet. I use a lot of his recipes. Plus he's easy on the eyes just saying 😉 😂

[@isabelcarvajal7591]

Hahaha he is tho

[@jlzielinski]

Amen to that sister. Plus his recipes are easy to follow. I've used a couple too

[@elcucuy1770]

Oh god ur so pretty mam

[@Readyteddygo]

He’s also a steroid user who lies about his steroid use

[@divyajoseph3574]

@@Readyteddygo Based on what data? How can you support this claim?

[@keepupwithliv]

Okay but you are glowing here

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️

[@Amanda-qt6lc]

Everything he ate looks amazing. I could never eat that much in a single day, but I'm also not a body builder.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@johnd5574]

So happy to see you reviewing Derek, he’s one of my favorites. He’s just so creative and does such cool things with vegan recipes. I’m not vegan myself, but I have gone much more plant-based lately (just to be healthier) and he’s really inspirational and positive like you! ❤️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@Erlrantandrage]

2 things I noticed...While this was a very positive review of a vegan diet, there was an obsession with where Derek gets protein and Derek's choice not to use oil. I found this very frustrating because from someone who speaks for quite a bit about how dieticians are regulated and knowledgeable re: food this shows a lack of understanding regarding the actual needs of the body and the effect unnecessary processed foods like oil can have on it. There are very good reasons why we A) don't need to be obsessed about protein and B) should avoid oils. Worrying about getting enough protein is really a fool's game because unless you're not eating enough calories you will get enough protein. Recent science says only 5% of our calories need to come from protein. This is an easily achievable goal when consuming sufficient calories. If you're cutting calories for weight loss or in a situation where food is scares, then yes, focusing on protein has benefits. However, Derek was just eating his regular diet presumably to maintain his weight and physique, he got 12% of his calories from protein, more than enough. Consequently, the constant refrain of "good protein sources" just showed me that she is one of the majority of people who still fall under the spell of the protein mythos built up between the 1800s and the 1950s. nutritionfacts.org/audio/how-much-is-enough-protein/ Also advocating oil as a health food or even a neutral option is not really accurate and could even be considered irresponsible. There is quite a bit of evidence that shows that not only is oil a source of empty calories but that there is an effect on endothelial function and inflammation from any oil... If you want to use oil that's fine, but it's not a health food and shouldn't be considered part of a healthy diet. nutritionfacts.org/topics/oils/ Note: I cited Nutrition Facts here because it is a nonprofit organization which condenses medical and scientific literature into videos and articles that the average person can understand. All the claims on Nutrition Facts are backed up by sources and cited on the site.

[@ivanfoofoo]

While what you say is true, bodybuilders benefit from a higher consumption of protein. This is to optimize muscle building, not health. There are currently many studies that suggest that increased consumption of protein is carcinogenic, due to the spike of IGF-1 levels (possibly caused by BCAAs or leucine alone). Science apart, it kinda makes sense that being overly anabolic can be carcinogenic as it promotes elevated tissue synthesis.

[@graemehalbert7551]

cutting out oil healed a health problem that I had for years that I went to the doctor over a dozen times about. It was destroying my life and my doctor did not care at all and just prescribed the same pills over and over again in higher doses and they never helped at all! I was also having constant stomach pain and was put on the no FODMAP diet which I found very difficult to follow, and no oil also helped immensely with that. I understand it comes off as concerning and too restrictive but it has been so helpful for me.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Graeme Halbert glad it helps

[@JadedKate]

I think you should change your regular physician. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ It sounds like an unhealthy patient-doctor dynamic to me. Your doctor should be the one to aid you with your ailments, not add more problems... 😮🤕

[@graemehalbert7551]

Jaded Kate i don‘t have much Choice, the waiting lists are very lengthy. I have been to walk in clinics to avoid seeing her and the doctors there were often not much better. At this point I am so used to doctors not proving any actual help I don‘t expect solutions and rely on my own research as well as trying to see expensive specialists on my own. Of course a lot of them only see patients based on referrals, which my doctor refuses to give me.

[@JadedKate]

@@graemehalbert7551 that sounds like a struggle 😕 you shouldn't be losing your hope in healthcare like this... Just keep looking for options and alternatives, I hope you find a better physician (MD or DO) to help you.

[@AnimeCountDown]

I’d love for you to do a lifestyle Influencer like Kalyn Nicholson or Jenn Im. I like it when you tackle channels that aren’t entirely focused around food, since their “what I eat in a day” videos tend to be more casual and light-hearted. Thank you for providing us with content during this time! 💖

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@audem5796]

Love Kalyn Nicholson too 😀 !!

[@savannas3077]

Would love to see her review one of the healthy crazy cool what I eat in a day!!! I feel like I watch all her videos all the time

[@AmuJaneTV]

I don't think healthy crazy cool would be thrilled to be honest

[@gorgetteadelaide7058]

Amu Jane TV why ?

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Coming at the end of April!

[@AmuJaneTV]

@@gorgetteadelaide7058 because he already addressed this 5 months ago go and watch his video

[@alyssacascos8665]

Yay I am so excited Abbey!

[@EleriOnline]

Don't quite understand the emphasis on oil in every review video. I personally don't use it because I'd rather eat bigger meals and whole fats that have a taste. Feel like oil is a bit of a waste and not necessary to a healthy diet.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I’ll be talking about all of that in detail in my upcoming video on no oil

[@ktbrunner1862]

Same here. Also, I’d rather not cook with oils when I’m at home. Then when I go out to eat I don’t mind eating something delicious that’s been cooking with oil. It’s just easy for me that way but 🤷‍♀️

[@malorieann1150]

Eleri Angharad oh girl. Oil HAS a taste. Fresh olive oil adds SO much flavor to a dish when done properly

[@EleriOnline]

@@susannam.9300 I don't eat low fat, just would rather eat whole foods like nuts, avocado, nut butters etc than cook using oil. I don't see why it matters as long as you're getting enough good fats to be healthy. I'd personally rather have rice, beans and avocado as a meal than cook the beans in oil and then not have the avo. Seems more satisfying and tasty to me than what feels like wasted calories from the oil. I love sauteed broccoli too and would rather top with a vegan butter or cheese than cook it in oil, so I can enjoy the flavours of the fats I'm eating. That said the only oil I do use occasionally is sesame oil as it has an amazing flavour and justifies the calories. Maybe I haven't experienced the whole 'oil is bad' culture, just seemed like an unnecessary amount of emphasis on oil, on this channel, when it isn't essential for a healthy diet and most people get plenty of it anyway.

[@EleriOnline]

@@malorieann1150 Fresh olive oil yes, delicious with bread and balsamic. but it's wasted in cooking and makes food taste overly greasy and not as fresh in my opinion.

[@daniellleposthuma]

i've been binging your videos for the past 48 hours. literally video after video after video, even putting one on when i'm going to sleep because i just find it relaxing to listen to you talk. THANK YOU

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it is helpful!

[@AWylie327]

I’m in quarantine. I have to make my own damn tacos- I feel that on an emotional level hahaha

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Yum!

[@johnd5574]

Allison Wright This was so funny, it’s one of the reasons I ❤️ Abbey. 🙂

[@LittleWaffle]

Ooh me too!

[@morcellemorcelle618]

Me too!!! 😂😂😂 I havent been out for days, because I have shown symptoms of infection, and I'm climbing the walls right now 😂 😂

[@lilomorales6181]

As a Mexican, it amaze me that you need to waste a lot of time making "tacos". The only thing you need to make tacos is tortilla. LOL

[@6895Anna]

Maybe it's just a testament to how lazy I am, but I don't find smoothies for breakfast convenient at all. The blender is loud and wakes up my roommates and then I have to clean my blender. I hate cleaning my blender so much.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

6895Anna right?! Same!! I hate getting it out

[@6895Anna]

@@AbbeysKitchen Thank you! I feel so validated! To me the easiest breakfast is peanut butter and banana sandwich.

[@elfvampire]

@6895Anna It depends on how you define "lazy"! While my "lazy" is using a blender (and drinking from the same vessel) so that I don't have to wash a bowl/spoon (or, gods forbid, a frying pan!?) yours is the blissful avoidance of an early morning blender cacophony and unnecessary cabinet rummaging. It's like when my PT is impressed that I choose the "hard" option (EG heavier weights, fewer reps) over the "easy" option (IE lighter weight, So. Many. Reps.) - whereas all I'm thinking about is getting the damn thing over and done with as fast as possible! 😂

[@JamesMahmoudify]

@@elfvampire 😂 I couldn't agree more

[@abcw114]

I feel like the mug cake and smoothie people need to get together and explain to us how they're convenient. Mug cake - get out everything like you're baking a regular cake, but use less of it! You're still dirtying spoons and measuring cups, but it's being cooked in a mug! Wow! You get to microwave it, which doesn't taste as good, but takes less time! So, a win! Then put back all your baking supplies and you're ready to enjoy your subpar cake. Smoothie - get out everything you have in the fridge and pantry and then blend the shit out of it! It's so fast! The blending part. Takes two hours to put all your food back and three hours to deconstruct your blender for cleaning, but then you're all set to enjoy your convenient breakfast.

[@Britnizzle1]

I recently started watching Derek's videos, love his positive energy!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️

[@sariuca]

I love how excited you get when you see someone eating a balanced meal hahaha it makes me smile!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@jocelyn764]

I love Derek’s videos he’s just such a positive guy, and his recipes are absolutely amazing and have given me really good ideas for meals! ❤️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@paige2567]

Yay! I recently saw a comment requesting you to review men or curvy ladies’ food instead of the white girl instagrammers and I’m so glad to see this! Some very nice variety and I’m excited to see more diverse content! Thanks for listening to your subscribers and putting out such excellent content!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Paige of course

[@riri9952]

Thank you thank you thank you for addressing the ‘’ male” sphere of nutrition online, full of misinformation and no one really to question it

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riyapratap3716]

I would love to see her reviewing Amberlynn Reid on her ‘diet’ cause I know that abbey would give a non biased opinion and that would offer clarity

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Riya Pratap I’ll take a look

[@riyapratap3716]

Will Pringle True 😂

[@orsikocs]

I just feel like there's way too many people in Amberlyns comments already picking her apart every single video. She's heard everything that is under the sun what she should do. Not sure if a review would be beneficial... Or help anyone :(

[@riyapratap3716]

orsikocs Honestly no hate for her. I actually feel for her and it’s hard to be put under that light but here I feel like abbey being dietician can give her clarity on a few things and prolly help some people along the way as well. If it’ll help her get better then wouldn’t this be beneficial ?

[@orsikocs]

@@riyapratap3716 yeah, i see what you mean. I also wish the best for Amberlyn and for her to recover.

[@NSends]

.... Can we talk about how he had 75 grams of protein from powders at breakfast alone? Why do you keep praising him for "sneaking in" extra protein at every single meal and snack afterwards? I think this hyper-focus on protein in the dietetic community is a little excessive.

[@Graaaaaar]

I honestly don't know the amount of protein he needs, but he is a nutritionist and often mentions he needs a crazy amount of calories per day because of his excercise routine, but everyone should eat as much as they need according to their body.

[@angelinaribaudo2925]

Too much protein isn’t even good for our bodies

[@Thomas_Donofrio]

He does so because he works out every day and is super active. He often mentions that what he does doesn’t necessarily work for everyone and we should all listen to our bodies.

[@darlingdahlia1109]

I mean, it depends on how much you work out. If he exercises every day, he probably needs 200-300g of protein depending on his other macros. If he exercises twice in a day, he needs even more than that.

[@NSends]

@@Graaaaaar Nutritionist is an unregulated term. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. He is not a Dietitian.

[@melissaj1310]

I don’t know how the heck anyone exercises “fasted”. I’ve tried it, I was so pale and shaky and woozy by the end. No thank you. I’ll fuel with my sprouted grain toast with sunflower seed butter. And coffee.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad that works for you!

[@Unpoeticirony]

See I’m with you, but also one time I drank a smoothie, coffee, and water and went for a run to work and threw everything up immediately. I decided I was an eat after workout kinda girl!

[@melissaj1310]

Tessa Newman Yeah it I consume too much before a workout that’s no good either. Just a little fuel in the belly! :-)

[@MeganDurka]

Its only worked for me ONCE. I went to the gym and set a bunch of PR’s fasted, but every time I tried after that I felt so tired and weak that I started eating a banana protein smoothie and peanut butter toast beforehand. Much better 👍🏼

[@evyhatzi600]

melissa j I just get in a light walk and an ab workout before breakfast, I definitely save legs and more intense cardio for after food!!

[@jinxlombard8379]

Beetroot crystals .?? 😂 ....The things I learn every day

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@carrieeccleston3941]

We have beetroot powder. My kids love beets so we use it in smoothies, add to soups, and sometimes bake with it because it turns it purple. Haha.

[@Petite_curvy_canadian]

I used to make a bowl for my horses and a small bowl for me lol

[@ktbrunner1862]

I’m guessing he uses it to supplement/improve his workout because of beet’s nitrate, which helps open up blood vessels and increase blood flow

[@7thCobweb]

Jinx Lombard it's like sugar crystals (beets are made up of starch)

[@brittanygreen202]

Fasted early morning cardio is my jam! I feel so good after 😅

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad that works for you!

[@carrieeccleston3941]

Ive tried it a few times, doesnt work for me. I get pooped out sooner. So I eat first.

[@laurenbi]

Saammee

[@nathan.valdez13]

Luckily my Mexican grandmother is staying with us and she makes us tacos anytime we want them with homemade corn and flour tortillas!!!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Yum!

[@LauraAnderson2009]

That sounds heavenly!!!

[@FayeIL]

Nathan Valdez Not jealous at all ...

[@stephaniedonato6414]

So jealous right now. Lol. Grandma is the best.

[@erinhausmann7838]

Love abbeys videos!!! Love the research, the disclaimers on ads and sponsorships, and the facts!!! Abbey doesn’t hate on anyone she just breaks down the information and talks about facts and science which I am a huge fan of. There’s so much weird and false nutrition info online and these videos are so helpful!

[@gezzie123456789]

Oh my gosh, I had no idea this video was coming; I really enjoy watching both yourself and Derek. Great watch, thanks! Hanging out for that oil video now too :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊😊

[@Emmamacd.ifbbpro]

I'd love to see a review on a bodybuilding/bikini preps diet! Mostly for the comedic purposes of your reactions because of how strict and all the crazy weird replacement foods competitors come up with. Also would be educational and interesting to see the unhealthy mental/nutrituonal parts of it. *Also this isn't me bashing competitors, I am one and if I had a KZbin channel to review I'd volunteer my own, because I'm aware that my own approach isn't very healthy! I myself would love to see a dietitians take on it all. Love to see a "FDOE 3 weeks out" review.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I actually have a video coming out about competition prep

[@tiffanyx8577]

I think Derek also has a “why I don’t cook with oil at home” video. I’m fairly certain it’s due to it being a processed food (as he aims for nutrition-dense Whole Foods)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I’ll be talking about all of that in detail in my upcoming video on no oil

[@shainn2237]

its because of omega 3 to 6 balamce, also heating omega sixes in unhealthy and most oils are not extra virgin and even then they can go bad so eating whole foods is just the healthier. and if u use lots of oils it harder to balance out with omega 3s. and if u would cook with it u would rather add it at the end so it wont heat up, but even then it is low in nutrients and high in calories

[@saraangel6696]

That’s kind of stupid. Extra virgin olive oil, for example, is literally cold pressed and maybe winterized and that’s it. One could argue that the tahini and mustard he uses are as processed or more than a cold pressed oil.

[@elleriberaphoto]

@@saraangel6696 There are different levels of processed foods- foods like oils have had the fiber as well as many nutrients removed, where as tahini is just ground sesamee seeds with nothing added and nothing taken away, so it is less processed than oils. Tahini is healthier than sesame oil because it retains the fiber and nutrients. Olives are healthier than olive oil for the same reason. Is olive oil still healthier than palm oil? Of course -but that doesn't make it a healthy food when compared to the actual unprocessed, whole food form of fat.

[@saraangel6696]

Elle Ribera it’s not “healthier”, it’s just more complex. If that was the case and he was aiming for what you call healthier, then he wouldn’t eat white rice, for example, because the fiber and protein have been removed from the grain, leaving only the carbohydrate rich part. It’s just BS excuses for justifying not using oil.

[@Rverma.03]

I heavily appreciate youre honesty. And the fact that you made a video to bring someone up. And not a bias hatred. Spread love. I appreciate you

[@pkelsey93]

Abby is starting to look pregnant, looks nice. Hope you are staying safe.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@jackson12802]

Kelsey Phillips her belly rub is so cute.

[@bodyofhope]

On beet root- I take it for a fainting disorder, which causes low blood oxygen, low blood count, low blood pressure, among other things. Beet root juice does help all of the above. What helps more is Chlorophyll- Chlorofresh capsules to be specific. If you're looking for an NO boost, blood oxygen, blood count, bacteria fighting- good for your gut biome, take Chlorophyll. It's the closest thing to hemoglobin found in plants. Beet root juice is second.

[@kittymania103]

As a vegan trying to ensure I'm getting the right amount of nutrients whilst also not giving up deliciousness in the process, and thus a recent fan of Derek's channel, I found this review to be seemingly unbiased, very detailed and extremely helpful, thank you!

[@karooodles]

I really enjoy how informative, factual, and positive you are. Even when reviewing those with diets that are worrisome, your replies to comments are always factual, positive, and wishing individuals for positive change. Love this channel!!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it is helpful!

[@Ren_Hoi]

I have followed Derek for a while now and he is a huge influencer for many people. Yes, Derek does not cook with oil at home but occasionally he does go out to eat which the vegan food he eats does contain oil; just like you said ‘in moderation’! So he is not completely boring oil free!! 😊

[@juliamaciaslopez6632]

Impressed with your "dietitian" and "nutritionist" definitions! In my country, a dietitian is someone who studies a two year degree (but doesn't go to university) about diets and eating in general, and a nutritionist is a scientist that has to study for 4+ years and be an expert on biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, etc.

[@koujilover24]

Love the amount of sponsorships Abbey is getting!! Girl get that coinnn ❤️❤️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

imminentdoom thank you for the support! Girls gotta support this 👶🏻

[@koujilover24]

Abbey Sharp good luck!! 😂😂❤️❤️

[@AngelicxCrystal]

I'm SUCH a huge fan of your videos! I actually recently decided to shift my career to a more health-focused path and am currently studying to become a certified holistic health coach, and you're such a huge inspiration to me. It was also really nice to hear your message in the beginning of the video regarding registered dietitians and nutritionists! Thank you so much for being so informative in all of your videos!

[@lauriebeckstead5265]

Love Derek! He is so positive and has such a great outlook on nutrition and fitness 🙌💕

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊😊

[@Carrotmaster365]

Social distancing just became a little bit more fun 😛

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊😊

[@film.done.quick.1328]

Can you imagine being so indoctrinated by the oil-as-a-health-food narrative that you see someone eat whole fats at literally every meal and still bring up multiple times that they should eat oil to get fat? (I don’t care if people eat oil or not and I liked the video, just don’t like her conclusions on that topic)

[@jenm1]

yup, agreed.

[@kristinsearight3813]

If I ate oil at every meal Id never leave my bathroom lol. I hate she always pushes oils as a necessity.

[@jenm1]

@@kristinsearight3813 She seems to push it over whole fats..like why

[@DGray-kd4pn]

Hm, I see your point to some degree. I do, in hindsight, agree that she is very focused on oils while he already consumes a fair amount. I think her intention might have been to steer people away from the „oils are unhealthy“ mentality and went a little overboard with it.

[@savyluvspie]

Seriously

[@samantha3334]

Love that dudes energy, so positive !

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@abigailbeasley8570]

I love the intentionality behind each of your videos! I appreciate the time and research you put into everything you do! It definitely makes me want to be more articulate and intentional in my own 😊💛 thanks for doing what you do!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@thecolorfulvegan]

HES MY FAVORITE!!! We really support him and his merch rocks!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊😊

[@calebnunes4461]

This is by far my favorite video from you, Abbey. I dont mean that i have anything against you but im happy you have almost only good things to say about his diet. I am personally no oil as well and do not think he needs any extracted fat (oils) but everyone has their own beliefs

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I’ll be talking about all of that in detail in my upcoming video on no oil

[@derhak727]

derek is amazing. one of my fav youtube channels. i wish you would have shown more of his at home lunches. he actually rarely eats out

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@tanyablais2992]

Wash and precut veggies and store in a large container. Then you are set for several days. I eat way more variety in my veggies that way.

[@kendalson7817]

As a licensed Cosmetology instructor I can honestly say that fragrance in haircare can cause problems but Parabens and Sulfates are good and perfectly safe for most people.

[@julissiajones6198]

Wow, didn't know that. Thank you 😊

[@GGGirl55]

That’s not even true

[@sarahantonietti4867]

I actually ordered from Function of Beauty and loved that I could get it without dyes or fragrance since I have such sensitive skin and that’s hard to find in haircare products. But it’s freaking expensive 😂

[@GGGirl55]

Eden Wild Doesn’t matter what I am and am not. I think the question you should be asking is why on earth you’d believe some stranger online that they are a “licensed cosmetologist”. A quick search on google will tell you everything you need to know. I could just as easily throw in that I have a medical degree and you’d probably believe everything I say🤣

[@kendalson7817]

@@julissiajones6198 your welcome! :-) And I use Suave shampoo from Walmart, although Joico conditioners are the best!

[@anabeldorothea212]

I have to take antidepressants that make me hungry and binge eat in the evening. I would love to hear your position on this. Maybe some tips. You look amazing

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Anabel Dorothea yep be sure to watch my IE series as I do answer this

[@ohleander02]

I'd steer clear of saying things like your antidepressant makes you binge eat. It makes you hungry. These two things are different things and implying that your antidepressant is responsible for any binge eating that you do is really dangerous -- for you and for others who might be on an antidepressant.

[@anabeldorothea212]

@@ohleander02 well binge eating is eating a huge quantity in a short amount of time accompanied with a feeling of loss of control and often shame. That's at least what I've learned. If this is what one is experiencing, as I am, than one is allowed to say so. I didn't say it caused me to have a binge eating disorder (if it's a distinctive disorder or a Facette of bulimia non purging type is debatable).

[@danielleepling9446]

RD here - big gratitude for this intro Abbey! My heart is full

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@DanaFruit]

I'd love to see a review of Rachel Aust's "What I eat in a day" videos. Thank you Abbey :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@nickca6104]

I've wanted to see this Derek Simnett review for a while and well done, Abbey!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@ohelloimaginger]

Umm he’s adorable And his food looks amazing!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊

[@Kelly-mb8jh]

Abbey, I really enjoy your videos! Thank you for always being sassy and Scientific! Your videos have given me a plethora of knowledge and heightened my awareness on diet culture. Also, giving me confidence in trusting my intuitive eating. Thank you Thank you! If possible I’d love for you to review Anna Victoria’s what I eat in a day. Also would like to see a video on suggested foods during a women’s menstrual cycle. Thank you so much for everything 💕

[@rachaeloliveira7440]

Couldn't click fast enough when I saw you posted this video. I follow his channel and love his positivity too! He inspires me to eat healthier overall even though I'm not vegan. I think you'll find you like a lot of his content.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

That's great!

[@Seven_of_Eight]

I have not been eating a balanced diet ever since this covid stuff started hitting my town. I need Abbey's videos to motivate me and get me excited about nutrition again to help me balance prioritizing my diet while I'm on this crazy work schedule.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it is helpful!

[@katkendall1554]

As a vegan it's so inspiring to see a vegan youtuber eat a variety of food and not just smoothies and salads! I'm going to follow this guy. Thanks for sharing!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laurenmacg9827]

Ayo just wanted to say as a vegan I love the non-biased approach to this review!! So awesome to see ❤️❤️❤️

[@jenjencurls]

I’m so happy you explained the differences about RDs and nutritionists! I love your channel! Best wishes to you for a healthy pregnancy and delivery 😊💕

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samuelmagrath2541]

Very interesting that he doesn’t even eat olive oil. Great videos in general, Abbey! Could we have some reviews of people who eat cheese or gluten ? 😱Who are just vegetarian, not vegan?

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@rubainthesky8167]

Derek and Paul from Hench Herbivore are my go-tos when it comes to vegan performance food and overall chill attitude. :D Can't wait to watch this.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Ruba in the sky ❤️

[@kierstenslater1509]

These are my favorite kind of videos! Thanks for the quarantine entertainment, Abbey! ☺️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@jennfischetto]

His food looks amazing. He's inspired me. The "no oil" thing is a part of Engine 2 Diet (the company that makes his granola)/whole food plant based. Oil is definitely vilified in that way of eating.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I’ll be talking about all of that in detail in my upcoming video on no oil

[@ZeBah1988]

abbey is da best! she has the theory and gives the insight into it. her way of giving feedback is gold and all topped with healthy entertainment. thx abbeyy♥️

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@elliemoore7052]

Love the content Abbey! I would love for you to review Romee Strigd! x

[@AbbeysKitchen]

On the list!

[@marieadelegrosso163]

I keep on noticing the wonderful cookbooks behind you! They are some of my favorites, I love them so much! Thank you for being so helpful!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it is helpful!

[@anitamichalik]

Abbey, you look so cute and just beautiful with that little baby bump! As always, it's pleasure not only to listen to you, but also to look at you girl :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@choochd]

Abbey, I was wonder if you could make a video that speaks to the difference between eating a diet for optimal health, and eating a diet intended to maintain an extremely lean body composition (like in physique competitors). These 2 concepts are often confused, and the message to the public becomes difficult to tease apart because while there is some general overlap between health and leanness, they are not one in the same. I feel that a video like this would help clarify things for so many. THANKS!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@happyme7513]

OUR GIRL IS GLOWING!!!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@shreyabarnwal8480]

I love how in the thumbnail abbey and derek are looking in the same direction 😂😂😂

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

Nobody can give Derek advice in nutrition. His lifestyle concerning diet and exercise while enjoying himself is perfect. He inspired me so much to eat healthy and do exercise that I actually like and be more active

[@mikeskylark1594]

As a very critical WHOLE FOOD vegan, I salute you for making this video and the positive overview you shared. I agree with EVERYTHING you said. It's so nice to see we're on the same page, since you're coming from general dietetics camp, which often over-demonizes vegan diets (altho in some cases rightfully so - but not with our boy Derek!). Kind regards from Slovenia. :)))

[@AbbeysKitchen]

So glad it was helpful!

[@SandyM1968]

Have you listened to any of the plant based doctors about oils? Such as T. Colin Campbell, PhD, Caldwell Esselstyn, MD, Dean Ornish, MD, Neal Barnard, MD, John A. McDougall, MD to name a few.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Sandy Smith yep! I’ll be covering this in detail soon

[@patty-cf7jj]

Abbey Sharp I’m looking forward to that! I’m a huge fan of all those doctors so I would love to hear your take on that.

[@hayleysilbert4259]

LOved this video! LOve Derek (and Chrystal) so Im stoked you had some great comments on his diet!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊😊

[@mairzydoats4879]

Have you tried lentil tacos? Just cooked (green or brown) lentils with taco seasoning. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Yum!

[@Anuchna]

You can prepare veggies before in bigger portions or use frozen ones so it's doable for "normal people". I love this guy, will subscribe! Nice video! Stay safe Abbey!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊😊

[@kaleb2883]

Be prepared for freelee to review this lol

[@AbbeysKitchen]

hannah bellel ha whatever

[@kaleb2883]

Abbey Sharp yep haha I agree!! Whatever I love your videos on everything

[@mkim4091]

lol

[@glitterwheels]

I love his videos and everything he cooks looks yummy but so expensive! I dont think I could afford that many fresh veggies or fruits haha. How about Brian Turner? Another vegan bodybuilder, but hes meals seems more accessible.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@Petite_curvy_canadian]

Depends on how you shop look at your local flyers, check out local produce companies, and don't be afraid of the discount bin for example strawberries are usually 4-5 bucks in my area yesterday I picked up a container for 2.50 Or the asparagus i grabbed from the bargain bin for half price

[@Heidi_137]

If you remove animal 'food' you will save so much money, grocery is far cheaper when eating WFPB!

[@kristinsearight3813]

he buys in bulk items that are going bad quite often and freezes. He also grows a lot of his own food as well.

[@TheDkavz]

loving the new format of your reviews! :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@gabo44]

Hi Abbey! I'd love to see you review what a runner eats in a day. Ben Parkes, a vegan and marathoner/ultramarathoner has several videos, and I think Gwen Jorgenson has some on her channel as well!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@gabo44]

@@AbbeysKitchen thank you 😊

[@nikola206]

Abbey Sharp id love to see you review those two too, but please keep in mind that they have a very different lifestyle to a lot of these bloggers, Ben is an ultramarathoner and I think some research on your part would be needed

[@gabo44]

@@nikola206 they do have a much different lifestyle, which is part of the reason why I would love to see Abbey do a review! I think it would make for a nice change from all of the influencers and diet culture that many seem to promote. Ben, Gwen and the other runners I follow and look up to seem to view nutrition as an essential part of their training process. As important as any of the running, strength training, prehab or rehab work! They fuel their bodies with enough food (no restricting), and try to eat good balances of carbs, protein and healthy fats to support the activity they are doing. Some supplements as well, yes, but I believe they both get regular bloodwork done and consult with doctors or other health practitioners to decide which supplements are needed. They do live very different lifestyles, especially compared to the average individual, but I think the takeaway of: "eat enough, eat real food with a balanced diet, seek the advice of professionals to decide how to supplement" are things that can be applied to everyone!

[@nikola206]

alysen87 I know. I was agreeing with you? It’s her that I think needs to do more research than just watch their videos when it comes to running, as just saying “get some more protein” and commenting on how appetising meals look doesn’t quite cut it when you’re reviewing someone who runs ultramarathons

[@zuzanna2188]

You should analyse grackle, aka Grace booth, she's British and has a few what I eat in a days but isn't a health channel and doesn't really focus on macros/calories

[@AbbeysKitchen]

On the list!

[@janineuberg4645]

Could you do a video about good online programmes to become a nutritionist? I would like to do that simply to get more educated about nutrition since I am really interested. But I am studying chemistry at uni and do not directly want to become a dietitian. Love your videos :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@lisamarielindenschmidt649]

I really appreciated this thoughtful response to Derek's work. I've been a fan of his for a long time now - and I'm not even vegan! Just watching him though has been inspirational for me because of his attitude and, as you pointed out, his non-pushy attitude. Plus... I'm not sick of the stir-fry variations. ; p

[@dariaparras5298]

Can you review Sarah Therese, she is mainly plant-based and makes such great healthy recipes 😊

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@MeganDurka]

Abbey Sharp please don’t give her any more of a platform or exposure. She’s an awful human being 😞

[@MC-ko2mx]

@@MeganDurka I'm not a subscriber of Sarah's but do watch the occasional video about minimalism etc. I didn't know she was problematic? If you wouldn't mind, could you share why you think so? :)

[@MeganDurka]

Michelle Cheang She’s anti LGBTQ+, anti choice, anti vaxx, anti science, doesn’t believe in evolution, said animals don’t have souls to justify grinding her goldfish alive in the garbage disposal, all in the name of God. She constantly does problematic things then deletes them so newcomers to her channel won’t have any idea

[@MC-ko2mx]

@@MeganDurka Oh. Wow. That sounds scary - I am definitely not ok with any of those things. Thank you for responding!

[@alefrida]

As an undergraduate dietetics student I really appreciate you highlighting the difference between a nutritionist and registered dietitian! It’s important for people to know the difference, so thank you. Great video!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

😊😊

[@mackenziescott9710]

I find it really uncomfortable to compare how wholesome this guy's diet seems with all of the hyper-restrictive, body-focused diets of a lot of the women you've reviewed :0

[@MagicalKid]

Well, he's a bodybuilder so a restrictive diet wouldn't really help

[@Kleopold94]

@@MagicalKid many bodybuilder diets are very restrictive. It's how they get lean lol. He probably just isnt in show season

[@Kleopold94]

@Josh Eatwell then he wouldnt be a bodybuilder

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! Thanks for cranking them out!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

❤️❤️

[@cariad81]

Foodie Beauty needs to be reviewed too.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I'll have a look!

[@jackson12802]

cariad81 i think she above that

[@Elizabeth-wv3jr]

That is a corner of KZbin that she must not enter (no shade, but-)

[@jackson12802]

Elizabeth right! Her time is more value than that. I don’t think there would be anything productive from a video about FB.

[@jackson12802]

Burnt Orange I can agree. But I also thing it would be pointless because you really don’t see many people that want a fat you tuber’s body. So I think there little chance of the average person looking trying to mimic an obese person’s diet

[@HaleyMorganB]

Loved this! I love the way he eats, it’s really inspiring for me. A responsible vegan influencer? Wow! Lol, also I believe his reasoning for not cooking with oil is that it is a refined processed product and not a whole food. I don’t see anything wrong with that as long as you include whole day sources, which he definitely does (avocado, flax, tahini, hemp, etc). Hope you’re doing well and staying safe

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I’ll be talking about all of that in detail in my upcoming video on no oil

[@EliseSecond]

His fat percentage is 24% and his protein 16%. That's good. He doesn't need more of either. It's well within governmental recommendations. It doesn't make sense to tell him he should have more fat if he is well within recommendations and he hits the omega's he needs.