Don’t Overthink Your Plant Based Diet

[@clairek9398]

Dylan and Reebs, I spent the past week in 3 ERs with my dad. He has CHF but has been eating vegan for the past 4 years. However, his CHF is worsening over time and he started getting fluid on his lungs. They told him very strictly that he needs to cut his sodium way way way down. He was so bummed out by how bland his food is tasting but I put your Asian sauce on his dinner last night and showed him your BBQ sauce that he can use too (I need to reorder your Ketchup, Italian dressing, etc!) and his face lit up! He said "It's all about the sauce!" He was so relieved to have flavor back in his meals. I have given him your sauces before but he strayed away. :) Thank you for making a product that will help to keep my dad on the diet that will allow him to stay out of the ER.... and save his life. 💗💗💗

[@dianamarie1652]

This is so awesome! Praying ur dad heals. Have you heard of NAC supplement? Supposed to be really good for lungs and the heart.

[@lindav1403]

All the best to your dad. How wonderful that you could help him find a way to enjoy his meals and still eat in a way that will keep him healthy! That's awesome.

[@hidden909]

I find Bensons table tasty salt replacement really helps me stay salt free. Hope he feels better soon

[@brendaiaquinta8959]

Your a good person. Best of luck to your father

[@bryant475]

@@dianamarie1652 Indeed, also Quercetin, Curcumin, Anthocyanins, Nattokinase, which can be found respectively in Apples, Capers, Kale, Onions, Turmeric, Blueberries (berries in general but esp blue), Purple Cabbage, Natto, etc., and can also be supplemented if need be!

[@peter5.056]

Perfection-seeking is another manifestation of the pleasure trap. There's a dopamine hit when "ahhh!" you've done it "perfectly." What needs to be realized, is that true perfection is eating the right foods without feeling like you're trying, and not worrying about the details. The easiest way to do that, is to eat whole starches with fresh or cooked vegetables and fruits, enhanced simply with spices and/or fatty whole plants, perhaps a touch of salt or sugar. Sample menu for me for the week - keeping it simple and easy: potatoes and other roots vegetables rice, brown and white broccoli and other greens beans fruit whole grains, whole grain flours, including pastas non starchy veg of a rainbow of colors, as desired spices, herbs other - mushrooms, nutritional yeast, vinegars, red wine for cooking on occasion, soy sauce...et cetera I make soups, stews, pasta dishes, stir fry, salads, sandwiches....I'm spending more time writing this comment, than I will on preparing my food for today. I'm cooking 2 pounds of brown rice, and I'm gonna have 2 pounds of stir-fry (no oil) broccoli. I also have jumbo russet potatoes, and will make some fries with ketchup...so simple, SO easy to execute, totally affordable, and delicious.

[@WellYourWorld]

100% haha more time writing this comment..., love it.

[@kathym9322]

Awesome!

[@helenmcnulty4706]

Needed to hear the Plantrant today!! Now for a big bowl of potato/ corn chowder!

[@sherrytruitt2]

Thank you, Thank you. I've been WFPB for almost 9 years and this is simply the best advice for anyone getting started or continuing to eat this way. All the road blocks you've mentioned actually frustrate people and they give up. I eat a healthy bowl of different foods every night and I've never felt better.

[@WellYourWorld]

Exactly, all we want is to make it easier for people, just like you say here. Thank you!

[@shauntellanderson2132]

This video came right on time because I just started my plant - based diet today. I followed the daily dozen to meal prep today and immediately got overwhelmed. Plus, it ended up being too much food for me to finish before the day was out. I'm happy you made this video because now I know for sure I don't have to get it perfect every time. Thank you!!!

[@catherinewilson1079]

For three months now I have been eating vegan. I have been pleasantly surprised by the variety of recipes that I could find on KZbin! I have been learning to cook food from so many different countries. I was warned about getting type 2 diabetes and read that a fat free vegan diet would help me. I have lost a lot of weight without even trying with this way of eating. In February I will find out if that has worked. Thank you for your contributions ❣️

[@WellYourWorld]

Very nice!

[@mrs.broccoli4362]

Thank you very much for this statement. I appreciate you so much and support you completely. I'm an M.D. specialized in WFPB nutrition in Germany. Fight pretty much alone, there are many doctors who still rely on high animal protein. I love sharing your channel, you always get to the point. Thanks Dillon and Reebs

[@WellYourWorld]

The best compliment!! Thank you so much.

[@mrs.broccoli4362]

@@WellYourWorld ❤ the truth must be spoken

[@obikenkenobi30]

Thanks, Dillon. You guys are great. I have severe fatty liver and I need to lose a lot of weight and a major part of that was getting on a sustainable, healthy diet. Plant based was the way to go and I've not been disappointed and a lot of the credit for that goes to your guys. So, thank you for helping to make me last a little longer on this world. :)

[@JJ-wn6kk]

You can do this! You are watching these videos, you are on great track. I lost 27kg after pregnancy on plant based diet. You can too. Find meals which you like and make them plant based. I wish you all the best!

[@WellYourWorld]

So glad to hear it is helpful, keep at it and we will be here to support you!

[@Autumn892]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video. I switched to a wfpb lifestyle last April. I've lost 35 lbs, and I'm at my stopping point. It does not have to be complicated. Your videos have helped me tremendously.

[@926paaja]

Did you do the 50/50 plate? I’m at a plateau

[@WellYourWorld]

No we explain why you don’t need to think that way

[@susanf.3623]

Hurray! Dillon is back with a Plantrant! This is such great info for us (decades long) compulsive calorie counters. I love your practical, realistic approach to actually LIVING this lifestyle rather than turning it into a new project that I can transfer my obsessive tendencies on to. 😄 "Who wants to live that life?" Excellent question -- almost feels too good to be true!

[@amymartin5753]

My motto for 2024 is Peace over Perfection.

[@amandawood7015]

Your advice is so sensible. I try to do everything and end up doing nothing because its all too much. You make it so much easier. Love your channel!

[@Gratefulmomdoc]

❤ this. I went through phases of trying to be perfect: daily dozen, raw, GBOMBs, it was all consuming. I don’t have time for that, I’ve got a job and kids . I eat non-fussy now, I love your recipes. In fact, I feel better not having anxiety about my nutrients and meals. I eat the same meal for lunch-rice and tofu with whatever veggies are on hand.

[@WellYourWorld]

This is exactly us. We get so many emails and comments from people who have experienced it just like you are saying. Our approach takes away the anxiety which is real. People hear about this way of eating and all they think of initially is the mechanical motions, but there is so much more at play than learning how to saute without oil, for example. You nailed it.

[@mygolfballsannoy]

Doesnt tofu violate WF? Isn’t it processed?

[@katievdbshsh757]

With whats going on -- this is much needed. We need reminded why were doing what we are doing & how simple you have helped us accomplish it. Im eating finally like you say, Im not out to loose weight just eat healthy-- I lost weight. Keep up the great work!!! You help so many. Its fun watching you, you are like my family. God bless you all from grandma Katie in Oregon

[@misterincreds5341]

I have said this so many times to people just starting out. And if I'm being honest, I have to remind myself of this at times. I frequently refer people to your videos for this very reason. Thanks to both you and Reebs for stating this and keeping your recipes simple. We all have so much going on in life and dang sure don't need any more stressors.

[@WellYourWorld]

Thank you for supporting us!

[@MichelleL20942]

💖this! As a thin person & someone that checks off the ✔️Daily Dozen boxes 🔲 EVERYDAY, I added date sweetened chocolate chips back into my diet. And some days have had SEVERAL servings of them!🤦‍♀️ I took a screenshot of your calorie density chart because I needed a reminder to eat more at the LOWER end!

[@MichelleL20942]

@@syrahsmythe Amazon - HU No Added Sugar Chocolate Chips | 3 Pack | Keto, Organic, Paleo, Gluten Free / I now store them in my basement so I won’t eat too many! 😊 Maybe you’re more controlled with chocolate 🍫 than me!😁

[@mapleleafdavid]

Brilliant message. Keeping it simple really pays off when it comes to health and diet. You're more likely to stick to a plan with simplicity.

[@lindav1403]

LOVE this! You have a way of putting things that gets through to me (finally). "Then why don't you just eat only potato skins?" Brilliant! It was like a light bulb going off over my head. Thank you for that! I've been off-the-wagon, on-the-wagon with WFPB for many years, and when I'm doing it "right" it is all about perfection and it works fine while it lasts, but it is exhausting (and impossible) to stay perfect, and once I slip a little I just give up and start eating garbage. I think I've finally seen the light! Thank you!!!!! 🙌

[@summer481]

Thank you! I really needed to hear this. I am on Week 3 of eating WFPB and I'm doing my best. I really really want to stick to it for my health and for weight loss. I have been dabbling into this type of lifestyle for a couple of years without a true mindset shift and i have failed miserably. I am finally putting my full effort into achieving my goals. I'm just taking it day by day, learning a few new recipes to help me stay on track. My husband is not completely on board but supports my efforts and will sample my meals which is somewhat helpful. I love what you said about only being able to control yourself and allowing others to choose their own path. This is my journey and I need to stay the course for me!

[@trinamarietv600]

Great video Dillon! I used to try and buy organic vegetables all the time, but now I buy what I can afford, and I also buy frozen vegetables and fruits. I have been using your recipes and I'm doing great and I'm losing weight and I eat your simple easy recipes on repeat and I'm enjoying them all. I stopped listening to what people say and do what's best for me.😊

[@WellYourWorld]

This times a million. You have taken my advice and made it real. Melts me

[@dianamarie1652]

So true! I used to be organic all the time, but it’s so overwhelming!!!! Now it’s eat good plant base food.

[@trinamarietv600]

@@WellYourWorld Thank you

[@boltingpuppies]

I love your approach! Real, easy, simple and unstressful. Sustainable.

[@susanf.3623]

"Show off to yourself." Love this! Your common sense approach is like a breath of fresh air -- thank you!

[@calliroberts]

Yes! I periodically fall into one of the perfection traps you mentioned. This is a great reminder to keep it simple.

[@oklahomagirl4973]

I've said it before but I am so happy I found your youtube channel and facebook group. I'm very detailed in everything I do and have been all my life. Just who I am and spending 6 years in the US Army only reinforced that. I have learned now, thanks mostly to you, this way of eating doesn't have to be so strict or constantly perfecting it. A whole foods plant based diet is already perfect enough. I know how to eat. I've spent close to a lifetime studying nutrition, health and physical fitness but what I am learning in my "old" age is, it doesnt have to be "perfect." Thank you Dillion for all you do.

[@WellYourWorld]

You sound just like me, my mind can take over and run down the rabbit hole to infinity and beyond. This approach saved me too.

[@oklahomagirl4973]

lol I totally understand.

[@CarlB_1962]

It’s so refreshing to hear someone talking sensibly and pragmatically about sustainable healthy eating, and steering people away from unsustainable calorie restriction and fad diets.

[@whitney6641]

I try to do a happy medium with organics. I do my best to get things on the dirty dozen organic and grains too, because they're highly sprayed.

[@SecretShiva]

OMG, I am so with you on this. I have serious respect for Dr Greger and his Daily Dozen list has some fantastic foods on it but there’s no way I can get them all in every single day. What I can often do is get them in in a week, but even there I don’t stress. I don’t even eat grains everyday because I just love a variety of beans and greens more. As long as my diet is WFPB and 90% SOS free, I still feel great and my blood sugar stays low and I’m happy. Oh yeah, I do need some exercise too.

[@carolhenry1170]

Thank You! I am a Newbie to Plant Based. I have been watching Plant Based videos and reading books for a few years but it took me this long to really get off the fence. I am 3 weeks in and I am loving this way of eating. I thank you for simplifying this way of eating. Look forward to watching and learning more.

[@JJ-wn6kk]

I like your approach. It is much easier to eat without counting daily dozen. Daily dozen is awesome but it stops me because I know I will not be able to count non stop. I want to eat healthy and relax, enjoy the life.

[@WellYourWorld]

Yes yes yes!

[@joannesimmons-fb5ip]

I love how straight to the point you are Dillion and you just tell it like it is!!! I LOVE it!!!!!!!!

[@margietatone481]

I so enjoy your common sense approach to set yourself up for success with eating this way. Really does encourage someone like myself who is just jumping in the water. Thank you, Reebs & Dillon.

[@LibraryTechAnna]

That's right. Why complicate things? Keep it simple 👌

[@JJ-wn6kk]

“Why are you not eating only potato skins?” 😂 it is easier for people to critisize but what are you doing it is already perfect. If all eat like you they all will be supe r healthy ❤ Motivating and inspiring video. Thank you!

[@WellYourWorld]

I agree, thanks for the support!

[@JayRayOfficial]

Many people who have tons of food sensitivities or they have chronic illness, they usually have to stick with organic food. For example me, I get very bad reaction to many foods which are not organic quality. I'm fixing the gut right now but it's a long process. But I personally have to follow organic foods, because my body doesn't like any extra chemicals. Anyway I loved your video and it's really comforting in many aspects :)

[@SallyBrugnoli]

Just FYI, I made the 10-Minute African Peanut Stew, and I LOVED it! Thank you!

[@dugfriendly]

I dialed in a tasty chili recipe and use that as my big meal base 6 days a week. It takes about 1 hour to assemble on Sunday mornings. Add a bag of steamed broccoli or some rice. Apple with low sodium Tajin for dessert. EZ PZ. (Edit: Winco house brand is my jam. The Chili seasoning packets make it easy)

[@ocelotcat]

I try to stick with the GBOMBS daily intake but always run out stuff, that, of course, gives me stress because I feel like I'm failing and my health won't improve 😞.......then, I try to get organic as much as I can but the damned store doesn't have much to choose from. I'm terrified about the glyphosate toxic contaminated foods because my whole family died of cancers of every kind......so I get the frozen microwave in the bag veggies for convenience so I won't waste food due to spoilage etc. But I'm always stressed about the pesticide issue. I do like making a giant instant pot dish to have all week long with some grains or potatoes on the side. Your plant rants help keep it real and attainable for me.....thanks 🙏

[@leslieb6676]

Love your 10-minute meals! Quick, easy, and tasty. I don't tell people the food is healthy, I just serve it up. My 2024 resolution is to learn to make some tasty sauces. I look forward to when you can ship your food products to Canada 🇨🇦. Thanks Well Your World Team!!! ❤😊

[@ceeemm1901]

Great video, Dillon. Straight to the nuts and bolts, excellent. Most plant based presenters seem to think they have to crap on like a Shopping Channel endorsement pontificating reductionist outlier "facts". This vid is just so succinct, no nonsense, uber practical, and neurosis destroying. Well done.

[@guykenniker9498]

You helped me relax about what to cook and enjoy. It's like Fast Food but at home

[@hannahwilhelm5463]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Sometimes my head just spins with alllllllll the information out there!!! Your video has helped me, I'll rewatch it many times I'm sure. So thank you !!

[@hudhud2244]

When I first went plant-based (vegetarian) 14 years ago, I didn't know enough to sweat the details and lost a ton of weight (75 lbs). Then I started listening to all the famous plant-based doctors and attempted to fine-tune my diet and clean it up so it would be Vegan and SOS free. This started an upward spiral of weight gain for the past 8 years and gained most of that weight back. I just couldn't stick to vegan-SOS free without also eating junk vegetarian foods at night (pizza, chocolate, ice cream, etc). Being told that sugars and flours are addictive made me crave them more. Being told that vegan fat products are addictive also didn't serve me (milk, cheese, butter, nut butter, yogurt, cream, etc). I'm at a loss. I do appreciate the simplicity message that you communicate. The calorie density chart is drilled into my head, but I can't stick to it. Help would be greatly appreciated.

[@mirage.bryston]

Great video, I do many of your recipies as I just can't be bothered with complicated stuff. It always tastes great.

[@toppsguy]

This is important to hear

[@cristinareiser5447]

What. The. Heck. This is exactly what I needed to hear!! Subscribing...and I haven't even watched any of your other videos. I just know, you are someone I need to be watching. Thank you!!

[@shawnharris5982]

Excellent information! This needs to be said more often , love it

[@Thewholefoodie]

OMG. Thank you thank you so much for this video. We have only been WFPB for a few months and the first month just killed me trying to cook all this food- I was so overwhelmed.. plus I’m not losing weight… then I stumbled on you! I was looking for videos about how to lose weight on plant based and came upon your calorie density.. I just bought two cook books and have watched several videos. This on is so refreshing. thanks for your hard work on this and caring about us.

[@WellYourWorld]

Happy to help! Stick around, hope to see you here more now.

[@kristinv799]

Thank you! I have been considering returning to a plant based diet, but my mind is already falling into these traps. I went in all or nothing a few years ago, and health greatly improved, but the lifestyle was not sustainable, I had made it too difficult. I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm looking forward to watching and learning more!

[@WellYourWorld]

☝️☝️

[@stephhielscher6913]

I joined your fb community only a couple of days ago and am already learning so much!!

[@luluandmeow]

Brilliant video, thank you so much. Yes, let's find our own delicious forever diet, I'm enjoying the journey and tweaking but it's basically the same simple, hearty and filling meals, I love them so much, I no longer wish to reintroduce chocolate pastries or crisps/chips into my diet, they're triggering foods and I don't need them. I deserve to maintain my slim weight and regained health.

[@WellYourWorld]

Yes same here. Thanks for the support.

[@beanburrito8903]

I love your videos. You're a great motivational speaker😂😂 I'm loving it. As a Vegan, I know this, but I love to listen to it over and over.

[@normajean2855]

omg Dylan this is me...thankyou I needed this video...

[@Eightfathorses]

I needed this reminder thanks 🙏

[@peggymccright1220]

Thanks so much for your wisdom. I feel a need to hear short little nuggets like this every day. It keeps me on track. Thanks

[@WellYourWorld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenstanton5405]

thanks for video sounds great.. l stick to a starch a veggie and a sauce , fruit, simple a bowl of rice with a sauce and a few veggies in it or oats and fruit or potato and gravy or sauce , l have learnt to keep it simple one pot cooking batch cook rice and beans and potatoes, it works

[@karensullivan6594]

I love your recipes! It saves me so much time and they are so tasty! Thanks for this video!

[@artfullyzen233]

Wow. I loved this video. Simplicity is the biggest key.

[@cynthiavincitorenebolini2007]

Great video. You are so right Dillon. It’s go easy to get caught up in trying to be perfect.

[@dianabarker3815]

Thank you for putting this video up. I have been working on this the last several months. I love your videos ❤

[@sfos4898]

Couldn't agree more, Dillon.

[@christisking777]

This recipe is a keeper! So good and easy too. thank you 🙏

[@JB-pd6bn]

I am so appreciative of your words they are truth! Our thoughts, energies as well as food can keep us happy and healthy, It is all about balance! What we think & feel about ourselves and the food we eat keeps us from DIS-EASE. Balance is joyful! The love of my life always says, "Keep it simple, silly. You'll be happier" 😂

[@bonniedavis7498]

Great video! The best advice for anyone and everyone living this way!

[@walterhryts7830]

Thank you Dylan!

[@jorjabalsz1456]

I love how you've said it. So true. Thank you so much.

[@kathyfann]

Yes today I had steamed cauliflower and carrots for lunch. I added salt and I have not given up butter I’m talking butter organic that. It’s was Delicious. I don’t need to lose weight so I am enjoying adding more steamed veggies it’s so easy

[@barbaralynnrossi2163]

This is exactly what I needed to hear !!!! Thank you

[@RobertSolo714]

Amen brother…. Thanks for the great video 🤗🤙

[@loriegonta3622]

I was counting my calories when I started plant-based. Now I am stuck. So, now I am switching it up to be more like what you do. Eat until I am full.

[@xb4439]

Thanks a lot. God bless!

[@jemirjemirp3267]

Thank you for this reality check. I needed this. ❤

[@WellYourWorld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianedorf]

this is just what I needed to hear!

[@Aroqora]

Thanks for this, i love your approach, its a refreshing difference. 😎

[@Merlelala]

Excellent advice. Thank you.

[@926paaja]

I saw a video about eating the peels of carrots and I’m like but sometimes the peels are icky!! lol thank you Dillion

[@VisualAffirmation]

Thank you for the video

[@TheIronCobra666]

Love it!!! Great message!!!

[@1Sparkmeister]

I'm always falling off the wagon so I really appreciate these reminders. Thanks!

[@WellYourWorld]

You are so welcome!

[@BettyHorn]

Thank you and Amen!

[@lisayost2722]

Always on point 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kathiemott3988]

I have been plant based for several years. With a large hiatal hernia, I eat several small meals throughout the day. My son, not plant based, also likes my food. That makes it hard to cook enough to get me through a week or two without needing to cook every day. For the time being, everything I eat needs to be soft until I can get dentures. Currently no upper teeth.

[@kathiemott3988]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@OliverPeabody]

I really appreciate your approach. Thank you!

[@WellYourWorld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeaneschmidt2970]

Wonderful to be free!

[@cr528]

I'm trying but yes its overwhelming & seems like so much time & work! Dinners are the hardest to figure out

[@kathym9322]

You guys are the bomb! Seriously. 👍

[@debseyler2817]

L❤VE these rants!!!🎉❤

[@mega4s1000]

Thank you I needed this advice

[@emmafiander3206]

This makes so much sense 😊

[@dianamarie1652]

Well said Dillion. I have to be careful not to stress out about food.

[@Akasha303]

really I loved this video this is everything that just needs to be said 💪

[@jamikatechaos9972]

"Why eat the middle of the potato?" Lol! Ty for these reminders!

[@betterplacetobe7896]

Wow thank you really good advice

[@nfyoutube]

Dylan Dylan Dylan thank you so much I hope I spelled your name right but anyways homeboy you got this nail right on the head thank you so much I mean come on you are preaching to the choir I appreciate all that you have said you are so right I mean everybody wants to get into all of the specific details that's because they making how much digits a year yeah like all of us aren't making that much money organic non-GMO everything I do now I do get some at Walmart they cheap but anyway LOL but you can't get everything organic and non-GMO just like you said anyways I appreciate you again I know I'm repeating myself but this is one of the most best best best best videos I've ever seen on this information and makes me feel comfortable to just watch all of your videos you and your beautiful wife and so anyway yes I love one pot food and my husband is on board I'm so happy because I didn't leave the flavors out I have seasonings yes I do:-) everything is delicious I make it taste the same way I used to make it with the meat without the meat come on somebody you know what I'm talking about Dylan. People people people people people people people I recommend you all listen to this man he is right he is right and these recipes oh my goodness I love the beans and the pico de gallo come on

[@amymartin5753]

It takes very little volume to fill me up and satisfy thankfully!

[@denisemcmahon7598]

Thank goodness for some common sense! Just eat the healthy wholefood plant-based foods you fancy, listen to your body- it knows what it needs. As hunter gatherers, we ate what was right in front of us-Every day or even each mouthfull was unique. Tried the daily dozen & gbombs, but got tired of the filling-in & checking off- I realised that it gave me a road map to meander along.

[@WellYourWorld]

Nailed it

[@nonewherelistens1906]

What a refreshing video. The purity fetish that people get into is beyond nonsensical. Thanks for posting.

[@davidgeorge7443]

Well said!

[@shelleyclarke9325]

Wise words.

[@jenniferg1188]

👌💚fabulous thankyou

[@LaLayla99]

Preach it! 👐