Eating Vegan For A Week For Veganuary & Maria Tash Piercings

This is NOT an informative video about being a vegan, simply an experiment to try new things for a week and see what a vegan diet (diet only) is all about. I'm not a healthy eater, I usually live off fast food so my vegan choices aren't the healthiest either. I also can't cook to save my life, but this will be very apparent in the video 🙊
I'm very aware that being a Vegan is a lifestyle not just the diet.
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[@DoraTheBoiBoish]

I don't usually comment. Whilst I understand and agree that choosing to be a vegan is often a pro animal rights decision, I also understand that a lot of decision and lifestyle choices that go against the social norm or what we are used to is a challenge. I stopped eating meat, which I love, because I do not agree and could no longer stomach eating animals which had been tortured. I also believe that Emma and Simon are pro animal rights and do not agree with the torture of animals either. I think it is commendable that Emma stepped outside of her comfort zone to try something new and alien to her. And whether intentional or not she is using her platform to raise awareness of veganism. This in itself is political. Great vlog guys!!

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you Patricia ♥️

[@AliceDianaa]

Really impressed to see meat-eaters do a straight hop to veganism for a week! Just some advice if you ever want to do this again, or more often, if you want to have more variation I would advise cooking more stuff from fresh as there is a surprising amount of interesting and filling meals you can make. Although the vegan protein substitutes are great, they can get boring pretty quick which is something I discovered. Easiest way to do it is to search for recipes that appeal to you before you go to the supermarket so you can get everything you need - much harder to do a spontaneous shop when you're vegan!

[@EmmaHill]

So we've gathered haha. Thank you for the tips, we are going to to carry on trying vegan recipes, but we're just not being strict as we have food in the cupboards left over from Christmas that needs to be eaten or it will go to waste. Planning clearly is key which is tricky for us as we lead such busy lives that often quick convenience is a must for us. Having said that I'm sure there is an adjustment period to get used to fitting this in with each individuals lifestyle ♥️

[@bridgettedecoste7084]

Can I just say I am so grateful to you guys for trying a vegan diet in such a fun, vulnerable, and respectful way. You guys totally rock.

[@ashleys5453]

I am dying.. this vid was hillarious! Those poor pancakes!! I love that you gave it a try and kept it to foods that you enjoy usually rather than trying to going ham and going over your head complicated because its a huuuuge change. I can tell you it took me a year to really get comfortable cooking vegan. It takes alot of experimenting and you definitey have to WANT to do it..lol but love your efforts and kudos to you both!!

[@selenamarghi]

Hi emma! Just a thing, plain whote flour is vegan but not gluten free! So if you don’t care about the gluten you can totally use plain flour! Love you as always

[@EmmaHill]

selenamarghi the internet told me it wasn’t vegan. I checked the stores list of vegan items and this flour wasn’t on the list, others were which is why I had to go and buy another one 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@denisehunter3030]

I have been eating plant based for years. I don't call myself vegan because i love my bags and cashmere. I think we all have to find a balance of what works best for us. Having the experience and discovering that vegan food isn't as bad as most people expect it to be is a great start. Even if you make no changes to your diet at least you will have a better understanding of plant based eating and people.

[@EmmaHill]

I couldn't agree more, it was such a learning experience for me and a real eye opener as someone that was pretty stubborn with food. I agree with some of the comments with people saying these 'labels' don't help and we feel pressure to fit into one category, when it's not that simple. You have to do what works for you ♥️

[@rachelh4681]

Former vegan here! I looked up Belbake plain flour, and found it on Lidl's list of vegan-friendly products. What I don't know is what else is in it besides wheat flour (I'm Canadian so it's not a familiar product here), but plain flour is vegan. What I also know is that many of these lists (vegan-friendly, kosher, etc) are compiled by consumers who write in to corporate, so they should always be cross-referenced with the actual product itself. No one curates these lists so there could be errors. I totally wish someone could have cooked for you! I make a mean lentil shepherd's pie (and not ironically)! I love that you guys were honest about your experience - it's not easy and takes a lot of shuffling through the crap to get to the good stuff!

[@kathyiscool94]

Lost my shit when Simon says “look at those juices coming out these burgers” 😂

[@nsreenmuhammad6263]

THE PANCAKES! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I almost cried of laughter! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 well done Simon.. saving breakfast like a pro 😃👍

[@sarahhsol]

With the Chinese restaurant experience, as a vegan I like to look up the restaurants menu before hand and if nothing seems vegan friendly i’ll eat a bit before I go. You can also always ask them to modify things on the menu like ask for vegetable fried rice without egg and the only thing to be really iffy of at a Chinese restaurant is oyster sauce so I just ask for them to not put it on anything. After 4 years of living this way it gets really easy and the world is becoming more and more vegan friendly too which is great for me!

[@clairelucy8496]

I'm doing veganuary (the whole month of January) and I love it. The key thing is to be prepared in advance and do a meal plan. Me and my daughter are doing it. I cook healthy meals daily and we are choosing to have no processed foods. The deliciously Ella website has some fab recipes on it. Well done on giving it a try. X

[@EmmaHill]

Power to you, that's so great to hear. I agree it is down to planning which is a very big adjustment for us as we lead such busy lives sometimes the last minute fast option is what we need. We are going to continue trying vegan recipes and have yet to try some from The Deliciously Ella so we're definitely going to give some a go this week 👍🏼

[@mwmsjuly19]

I love that Emma wanted fake meat in the chili and that Simon's answer to what kind of hummus you had was, "Vegan." And, honey, how could even question the vegan nature of an onion?! As we say here in the South, y'all are too much! xxx

[@heyitslo]

So happy to see you guys trying a vegan diet!! I’m a dietitian and I recommend transitioning to a more plant-based diet to my clients after reading all the data on animal products linked to cancers, heart disease, illness, etc. Props to you for making the world and yourselves a healthier place!💛

[@EmmaHill]

Thanks Grace. We didn't eat the healthiest options but we were just easing into it, we're definitely going to keep trying lots more ☺️

[@kingcrimson1204]

You nailed it in the last few seconds of the vlog, 'if we just change a FEW things' 🙂 If we ALL had a few vegan, or at the very least vegetarian, meals a week that would be a small gesture to our animal friends 👍

[@FarmGirlFashionista1]

Applaud you both for trying! I went vegan when my husband moved me to a farm in the middle of Amish country. It’s a four-letter word out here in meat & potato land. But when I realized the cows in the pasture were animals no different than the dogs I let sleep in my bed it made no sense to love one and eat the other. I no longer wear them and try to avoid products tested on them. 10 years and counting!! Hope you continue to try! If you have Gardein over there the products are almost too realistic and Coinnessour (sp??) Veg has amazing recipes!! xo

[@maritatroncone5205]

I laughed so hard, I lost it with the pancakes which I too often find a challenge to make. Another great Vlog, and Simon you will have to be the official pancake chef.

[@hollyberry2536]

“Gorillas in the Mist” down in the kitchen! Good one, Simon! 😂 Thanks guys for another great video...you all are my favs! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JuliaHaase]

30 minutes😍 There's nothing better than laying in the bed, drinking tea and watching Emmas Vlog❤

[@patrickbrett4959]

Julia_unicorn i

[@nadiawong3519]

I must say this is one of the funniest vlogs I’ve seen, you guys are so funny 😂 love this couple.

[@katrinahateley3991]

Plain flour is vegan btw, those other ones are just healthier versions

[@EmmaHill]

The internet told me the one I had wasn't vegan 🤷🏼‍♀️ I did check it on a different website but that will be annoying if it is safe, now I have lots of flour 😂

[@katrinahateley3991]

I'm unsure as to why it would say it wasn't vegan when all it is wheat flour, Credit to you for being better safe than sorry, its clear the effort both of you put in, sometimes things do just say veggie rather than vegan because of the factory. Those other flours are gluten free ones which is obviously not a vegan requirement but is healthier

[@hilagalam3541]

The flour was vegan, but the recipe was for vegan AND gluten-free, therefore you had to look for another one.

[@doraegan4416]

I was gonna ask, in what world is there vegan flour and vegan rice 😂

[@leeah8419]

You should watch What the Health and Cowspiracy, they are great eye opening documentaries, they helped me on my journey towards a more plant based diet

[@froglove4783]

Baby steps on cutting out animal products is great. Every little bit helps out the environment, animals, etc.

[@seasonsathome7027]

Loved this video. You guys are so funny. The cooking segments were hilarious 😂. Good for you guys for trying something new

[@nellyfeat91]

some milk recommendations for you in case you are interested: Alpro "Almond Vanilla" and "roasted almond" - mix them together :) it tastes lovely in coffee and over cereal. a really simple vegan food would be stuffed tortillas with avocado, sweet potato, black beans (season with taco spices), vegan sour cream and lime! hope it helps

[@EmmaHill]

Oooo that sounds great thank you for the tips! x

[@michellewalsh6589]

Morning guys! You are both so funny 😂Fair play trying the vegan diet 🌱 I am always in awe of people who give up things like alcohol, meat etc in January because January is such a horrible month 😩It’s 5 weeks long and the weather is usually awful. I think we should be nicer to ourselves in January and go skiing or somewhere hot and buy lots of bits in the sales with our Xmas money and start as we mean to go on in Feb ☺️ (spring cleaning, wardrobe clear-out.....) Hats off to you both and thanks for opening up your lives to us. ❤️🇮🇪

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you Michele! Yeh Simon is doing dry January as well. I don't drink so I don't really think it's a big deal 🙊 as I'm dry all year round haha but combined with the diet change for the last week he's been a real trooper. The best part is he's really enjoying it 🙌🏼

[@lornaskae7786]

Loved this vlog, good for you for trying something new and being honest. I have to say I was crying with laughter with the pancakes.🤣🤣

[@Sarah79560]

oh my gosh, those pancakes. Made me almost spit out my water. You guys are so funny.

[@albagelli5422]

Oh dear... the part of Emma doing pancakes was just amazing... ❤️LOL 😂

[@ThePrivateLifeofaGirl]

Your food shop was expensive because you bought a lot of packaged/processed foods. A whole food plant-based diet is super cheap (grains, pulses, beans, lentils, vegetables, etc.) Please don't say shopping vegan is more expensive, it's not! Wishing you all the best with the rest of your week!

[@EmmaHill]

We already had pulses, lentils, beans etc so we didn't need to buy those things and actually I do think vegan shopping is so much more expensive. We did a shop for vegetables later in the week which didn't make the vlog and it cost a fortune. It's often said on the news that eating healthier options costs more which is why so many people eat junk food because it's cheaper (and easier of course). Maybe you have it off to a fine art because you're used to what you like to eat and we were still trying to figure it out but for us it was definitely more than our normal shopping. Everyone will have a different opinion but that's mine 🙂

[@holkangel]

Fruits and veggies are not cheap at all. And if you eat a plant-based diet you need to eat so much more because the energy content is lower than w meat and dairy. That is also the reason for children should not follow the vegan diet.

[@AnnieO_]

When i tried vegan for a month i felt hungry a lot of the time and so i bought more food to eat larger portions so that i would be satisfied, thus spending more money. Also, in terms of snacks i was having fruit and it's not as cheap as the non-vegan snacks i ate prior. When i told my vegan friends that i'm a lot more hungry on a vegan diet they suggested more carbs to fill me up and then i put on weight haha. I think it might be cheaper for people who are used to it and have done it for a while, but the start can be quite tricky for some! I'd like to try it again but plan it out a little more maybe, because it is a lot more effort than a non-vegan diet, and i'd like it to feel non-restrictive because i felt like i was on some crash diet for a lot of the time and im not about that lol.

[@sanikaanjanesh9449]

Emma Hill so true🙄

[@utube4chi]

Another hilarious and entertaining vlog! You are both really natural with one another and have a very good chemistry. Fun to watch! Thanks for sharing.

[@frenchie2700]

I was vegan for years and got cancer anyway. So veganism does not prevent diseases. I eat meat, chicken and fish, not everyday but 2-3 a week and have never felt better and less tired. I was always tired and too skinny when vegan.

[@EmmaHill]

Frenchie I’m so sorry to hear that but I’m glad you made that comment. I completely agree with you, I unfortunately can’t eat fish as I’m intolerant but chicken I love ❤️

[@frenchie2700]

Thank you. If you can't eat fish, then don't. But it angers me when people claim veganism prevents diseases. It doesn't. I still got it at 34 years old. I am going it through now. I have changed my diet since. I don't eat it everyday and only organic or wild fish. Also, be on top of your breasts. If you ever feel something, go to a doctor immediately. I waited months thinking that that the lump on my breast could not be cancerous as I was so healthy and so young. Well, it was cancer . Perhaps I would not have had to go through chemo and then double mastectomy. But I am strong and positive and less hair! :) xoxo

[@d_xnii]

then you were doing it wrong

[@frenchiepoo9846]

dani ribero That is silly to say that. I was eating the right nutrients, it just doesn't prevent all diseases. My oncologist has many vegan patients. What does that say about veganism?

[@d_xnii]

Frenchie Poo it’s not a cure for all diseases haha, and it’s also not just about health. the animals and the planet are bigger factors

[@philippawood5047]

What I really appreciated about this vlog is that you still cooked "normal" meals like spaghetti Bolognese and pancakes etc. So many people assume cutting out meat/animal products means eating only salads or a plate of vegetables but you don't need meat to make a meal, it can just complement it. Great job, lovely to see you taking a chance with it!! 😁😁

[@EmmaHill]

Yeh I can't eat all these fancy dishes, Simon says I have a 5 year olds tastebuds so I'm keeping it real with my spag bol 😂♥️

[@eizhowa]

Fries with ketchup is vegan. #healthyvegan

[@TheMittleider]

I seriously could watch your babies all day! There adorable and they make me smile every time there on video!!!😊

[@Frick_79]

Well, it’s clearly a topic people are passionate about which I totally understand. However I think you made it clear in the description box what the vlog was about, and it was an honest insight into your experiences going into it with an open mind. I think it’s great that you tried it and it was interesting to see what worked and what didn’t and what you would take from it going forward. My Mum is vegetarian and is always going on about those Linda McCartney sausages, they certainly seem to have a hardcore following 😂. Anyway enjoyable vlog as always! X

[@EmmaHill]

haha a hardcore following indeed 🙊 Thank you and so glad you enjoyed it xxx

[@beautyinmymind]

Really admire you both for trying out a vegan diet! You gave it a good go and it’s nice to see that you could substitute a lot of what you would normally eat for Vegan options. Would love to try but I definitely couldn’t give up a nice cup of tea and biscuits 😂 great biscuit stash btw lol 💕

[@fafafafaa1352]

'In the mean time, the oven is preheated to 1000 degrees'. Thanks to Simon, thats quote of my day.

[@burondii]

Well done for giving it a go! I eat plant based about 50% of the time and I want to up that to 80% of the time. However, I think restricting yourself when eating out or ordering a takeaway is a miserable way to live. Also, I know I can never replace a burger or a fry up, so I’d never try. If people want to live a vegan lifestyle, that’s up to them, but it’s about doing what suits you. I’d love more people to reduce their meat and dairy intake, but it’s not necessary to do it 100% of the time, for sure! I really enjoy Deliciously Ella’s recipes if you’re looking to try incorporating more plant based recipes into your diet 🌱 Also, poor fur babies! My little Hector has to have his teeth cleaned too and it really knocks them about doesn’t it! x

[@EmmaHill]

warpaint by BLYE I am so on your page 🙌🏼 I think it is about what makes you happy and what suits the individual. The Chinese night for me just made me feel super shit and I wouldn’t want that experience again because I was pretty crappy company 😂 sat in a hump because of food fomo 🙊 Definitely going to try some of her recipes going forward, there’s still so much we haven’t tried and I’m looking forward to it, I’m also looking forward to a Sunday roast 🙊❤️

[@danielakessler8603]

Emma’s pancakes look like something I’d create. You guys are so funny and there is nothing better than watching your vlogs in the evening after a long day of work.

[@BreakFreeTV1]

Always enjoy your videos. I was dying laughing watching you cook those pancakes. I needed this laugh. Thanks for sharing your life!

[@oscarandpals4216]

Buy almond milk barista blend - it's made for coffees/hot drinks so it doesn't curdle. It's a game changer!

[@thatjwgurl]

busted out laughing at the pancake try. OMG. I'm dying.

[@michelegrauel7259]

I am crying. This is so enjoyable. Especially the pancakes. Thanks for this.

[@Notoriouskga]

The veggie burger at McDonald’s without mayo is vegan 😊 Violife Original flavour cheese sold in Sainsbury’s tastes like Edam! Also Sainsbury’s own make apple pie is vegan 😘

[@EmmaHill]

Katie Amer I LIVE for apple pie 🥧🙌🏼 I will just pray for a vegan custard to exist because I can’t have apple pie without custard 🤤

[@Notoriouskga]

Fear not, Birds custard powder is vegan :) just mix it with unsweetened almond milk. I saw on your latest video you had KFC, the Quorn Spicy Vegan chicken burgers taste just like a KFC twister in a wrap!! I loveeeeeee beige food so I know all the unhealthy vegan choices!

[@deborahmac1997]

Those pancakes made my morning. Haha

[@tracyeast3397]

I was actually crying I was laughing so much at the pancakes! You two are the funniest pair.

[@rebeccagosling5082]

You could always try eating like 3 veggie meals a week?? The more you get into it the easier it is, and it’s super yummy 😊 you do you though, I’m all for everyone having their own diets!

[@lindseyparker899]

Funny vlog some serious cooking skills going on there 😂 oooh and loooovvvveee the Chanel ♥️♥️

[@MartaReglinska]

Hahaha love your enthusiasm in the morning after breakfast😂🙈 so funny!

[@mayralopez1979]

OMG! You two had me rolling so hard on this video! Lol! It was awesome. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Helen-os7dp]

Literally crying of laughter over the pancakes!!!!!!

[@EmmaHill]

Mine were pan-turds 😂

[@stassnik]

Flour is vegan! Those flours were gluten free!

[@EmmaHill]

But I checked the ASDA vegan list and some flours, including the one I had were classed as not vegan so this confused me and I just went and bought one that was on the list to air on the side of caution 😊

[@nadjak3410]

Maybe because it contained "hints of..." due to transfer of ingredients at the same production site. Very confusing indeed. But less stricly living vegans would probably classify all flour as vegan :) But I loved that you were so involved and made the extra effort

[@emilygt4753]

You have the best humor! I love watching your videos!

[@rafinaa]

Well done to you both for trying Vegan, I can imagine it could be quite difficult and you would need to plan in advance etc. I think it’s s good thing you highlighted the real side of being vegan as it’s not all glamorous as portrayed on Instagram etc xx

[@EmmaHill]

This was definitely real 🙊

[@kellybudden9395]

Emma and Simon, excellent vlog! My husband and I tried vegan foods last summer and it reminded me so much of that. We struggled as well, but we had fun trying new foods. There are a lot of substitutions for meat, chicken, eggs etc ... some better than others for sure! Thanks for sharing, thoroughly enjoyed! Also love the New vintage bag, well done Simon!! We live in Canada but we are coming to London late April ... told hubby it's time for me to have a fancy bag too! 😉❤

[@EmmaHill]

Oh yes definitely, they will be much cheaper over here than in Canada too 👍🏼 Agreed on the food front, lots of people said the Linda McCartney stuff was really good but I wasn't sold and I thought it was very overpriced 🙃

[@rebeccaperry9357]

Simon: "FISHLESS fishfinger sandwich" bahahaa well done guys, you did so well x

[@georgiaevans5383]

you and your husband absolutely crack me up with the vegan cooking haha!!

[@Alegory100]

I really admire the 2 of you it’s extremely hard when you start but incorporating small things like smoothies for breakfast or snack and if you freeze them as ice cycles for snacks they are good fillers for the stomach. I like salad base meals. A good meal is spinach walnut or almond strawberry salad with the juice of 2 limes 1 teaspoon of sugar and half teaspoon of salt it’s filling

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you Adrian ♥️ I'm more than aware I'm probably going to get a lot of negative feedback on this video for having some negative thoughts on vegan food but as someone that lived off junk food I had to be real and this was exactly how I coped. Trying lots of these things for the first time was a case of 'oh actually, it tastes ok' or 'mmmm I don't like that' but I've still got so much that I haven't tried and so the journey will continue and that's the positive I hope people will take from this. Me, the most unlikely vegan ever, is actually going to start cutting down on meats, dairy etc and continue to try Vegan things. Even I never thought that would happen 🙊

[@Alegory100]

You have to be commended the fact that you did this period with a conscious attempt to address the conversation is great. I’m not vegan but I incorporated several things into my diet because of the healthy aspect of the diet. My family has dietetics so at 30 I decided to consciously add several vegan meals to my weekly meals. I found my skin and digestive system feel better. You know lots of Indian food is vegetable base and can be good for flavorful meals. Again I love your content. You are extremely inspirational! Simon and you are so adorable together! Give him my best and the furry children a kissy

[@Sasha-vy2hy]

As a vegetarian for nearly 10 years now, I was so excited for this vlog! Yay! x

[@nahidaissufo8148]

You guys made me laugh..... 😍Simon :"juicy burger😂😂"

[@essi9886]

I'm a bit late watching and commenting here, but just had to come and say that there actually is a vegan McDonald's! At least we do here in Finland. Haven't tried it though but it's a vegan burger called McVegan :)

[@EmmaHill]

Essi yep it just launched a few days after we put up this vlog. We’ve not tried it yet either but I recon they heard our cry for help 😂

[@caasssiie]

You need to try the Oatly Barista for your tea or coffee! It's SO good and totally different from Oatly's normal oat milk. My boyfriend prefers it to normal milk in his coffee and he's not even vegetarian. You can also foam it if you want to make a latte! x

[@EmmaHill]

Ahhhh very interesting thank you! I will see if I can hunt that out as we have a milk frother so that would be perfect! x

[@emmahague2312]

This blog was brilliant! So funny with the pancakes -I’ve done exactly the same and filled kitchen with smoke! Xx

[@raghadhazim6206]

Love the grocery haul , actually anything food related is welcomed by me lol

[@drheatherreads6328]

Tesco have really good vegan options in the freezer section! I'm obsessed with the sweet potato falafel & the onion bhaji burger 😋

[@EmmaHill]

We did have to hit up Tesco for our vegan cheese 🙌🏼

[@drheatherreads6328]

Emma Hill haha yaas, their grated mozzarella is pretty good 😋

[@alx7179]

Was so shocked to see this title! I think it's totally awesome you gave it a go, especially as a fussy eater. It's definitely a learning curve and I've been vegan for a few years so I think I take for granted how difficult it was in the beginning but the fact you're incorporating a few things is great. Also, to everyone saying they're hungry, eat more! haha, plant foods have less calories than animal products.

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you ❤️ I do sympathise with those people though. I felt hungry even though I was eating for most of the day and I also didn't feel like I had as much energy x

[@alx7179]

Yeah i totally understand them too, when I first started I was constantly hungry and tired as well, turned out I was eating about half of what I used to calorie wise. Took a while but eventually got used to eating bigger meals. Also, had a little fan girl when you replied, I love all your videos and I think you and Simon have the funniest banter, keep up the good work!

[@clairehewitt3381]

"See you in a week" to the meat aisle! 😂... The least enthusiastic vegan vlog on KZbin! So funny x

[@justDarija]

CLAIRE HEWITT 😂😂😂

[@cinful65]

Very nice try. Ive been Vegan now for several months and at first I found it very hard, just like your week, But the more I learned (by watching youtube videos) about how to cook vegan, how to get my complex plant based proteins, and how to add flavor - it became much easier. Eating out can still be a challenge though, sad to say. Fun to watch this adventure.

[@akittyadaykeepsthedoctoraway]

Kudos for completing your vegan week! Never considered going vegan, but now I'm tempted to give it a go! For me, being a part-time vegetarian (and organic meat eater) is quite easy and doesn't require much effort really - I've just never wanted to go vegan because I don't want to be overthinking my diet. Personally I've obsessed over food (or, rather, not eating, yikes!) when I was younger and that's just something I never want to experience again..😶 Sorry to be rambling on - love your new piercings 😍 and Simon's narrating 😅! 😘😘😘

[@EmmaHill]

I would definitely recommend trying it, just a week as a tester. I don't really eat a lot of red meat, I can't stand steak, for me it was just the chicken ( I love all chicken) and cheese/dairy etc. that were the 'struggles'. But if I can do it, the most unlikely vegan eater ever, then anyone can 👍🏼

[@andreaturner2472]

Great vlog. I did a vegan week last May and really enjoyed it. My husband was converted too as loved all the variety of salads I made. I definitely had more energy which felt great. We are now flexitariane as love cheese and bacon, but prefer beans as a base for chilli and veggie burgers instead of regular burgers. Ethically I struggled as love my leather handbags and couldn't give up that aspect too....but love the lifestyle of vegans and vegetarians. Brighton has some good restaurants.

[@EmmaHill]

Yep the handbags and shoes would be very difficult for me too but I'm hoping that every little helps and even if we cut out some meat that we used to eat, and eat more veggies then that's got to be better than before. We loved all the veggie burgers, they're so good 🙌🏼

[@alygootsable]

Emma- Anyone who has ever learned to cook, has always started off with a few turds in the kitchen! ;-) Really cool that you gave it a go! I am all for people trying to vegan-ify their diets as much as they can tolerate, due to the negative impacts industrial land use has on the environment, animal welfare, and people's health, BUT I personally, am not at all sold on eliminating leather or wool from my wardrobe. Until the production of PVC and polyurethane (often used to create vegan "leather" and the like) becomes a "greener" process, and until polyester becomes biodegradable instead of sitting in landfills for eternity, I would rather not give up my clothes made from natural fibres/skins. Yes, unfortunately they sometimes come from animals, but they pose far less damage to the environment. I would much rather buy a pair of leather boots and a wool sweater which can last me 5 years or more, than have to buy synthetic materials year after year, that send smoke flumes into the sky as they are produced.

[@EmmaHill]

Alyssa Gutierrez yes to this 🙌🏼 I’m 100% in the same page as you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@DaProHobbit]

I think it's a bit of a misconception that leather is just a natural product. The cow skin is actually doused in tonnes of toxic chemicals to turn it into leather, so the workers at most leather manufacturers in the world have a low life expectancy. Also, think about the resources and antibiotics fed to the cows, just to get their skins, and the methane that they release. Totally agree that it'd be good to come up with alternatives to synthetic leather (people are currently experimenting with pineapple/mushroom leather) but it's still better than actual leather which definitely isn't sustainable. Also cotton is natural and can be worn instead of wool :)

[@alygootsable]

And I think it is a bit of a misconception that just because an animal was not harmed in the making of a product, that is the most ethically-sound version of that product ;-) Of course I know that it takes more than a cow to make leather, but at this point, I really don't think there is enough research-backed findings, to determine that one truly is better than the other (with respect to real vs. synthetic leather). As I said above, a leather jacket takes an animals life, (and as, you pointed out, takes human labor and a degree of chemical use) but I can have the same jacket for 5-10 years, and someone can even own it after that. There is no synthetic material that can live up to that, and because they get destroyed more easily, more has to be produced (and you would be hard pressed to find a person in East Asia whose health was unaffected by pollution levels/chemical exposure- which, in part, comes from the production of synthetic fibers- so I don't completely buy your "low life expectancy" with real leather argument) I am also well aware that cotton is a fantastic fiber, but I am a Colombian living in Scandinavia. This means that I am outside a lot, and freezing my ass off a lot more. Cotton is not always going to cut it. I use wool, animal skins, feather bedding, etc. to keep myself warm, and I will pay as high a price I can to make sure I buy something that was made as ethically as possible and will last a long time. I have just found that this, combined with eating animal products sparingly, works best for me in my given situation- but I wholeheartedly look forward to the day when I can be 100% vegan, or when there is a non-animal product just as durable and warm as wool or sheepskin.

[@367Play]

What’s really great about this conversation is hearing that for so many of us we are making ourselves aware and adjusting our consumption as it fits in our lives best. And while we all make different specific decisions, we ARE changing in ways that collectively all make a positive difference. That’s cool 😊

[@alygootsable]

Agreed! Thanks for pointing that out!

[@kimbrown3880]

As a nurse this makes me want to pull my hair out- there is nothing wrong with having good quality meat and fish - in fact diary meat and fish are natural foods that contain so many nutrients that feed our body and fill us up especially with iron,b12 and calcium that our body needs -I feel people go from on extreme to another either consuming cheap heavily intensive farmed produce to nothing at all and relying on the stuff you had this week which is awful - hence the hunger and tiredness. Changing say your cheap meat from the supermarket for less but better quality meat and having it say twice a week rather than everyday I feel is such a better idea both for animal welfare and our bodies

[@EmmaHill]

To add to Simon's comment Kim, I usually live off KFC and chocolate biscuits so believe it or not, this week was a vast improvement 🙊

[@Pufc.]

Emma Hill 😂😂😂😂

[@HewanYitagesu]

We actually say ‘Kung paw’ here in America. Not sure if ‘Kung po’ is the British way lol pancake disaster hit close to home as well 😂 Simon adding you were giving the pancakes a wash was hilarious! (try this meatless meatballs by a brand called ‘gardein’. It’s super delicious with pasta sauce. Also , soups, smoothies, stews, roasted veggies would have been good too)

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you 😘 maybe it is a British thing, I got it wrong either way 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jennifernorrmalm9107]

Good for you guys to try something new! I could never commit to that way of eating either on a daily basis but if thats what works for others then go for it. I had this impression of "vegans" that it was a hoity toity thing, a joke I've heard is "how can you spot a vegan at a party, don't worry, they'll tell you" lol but a friend of mine turned vegan for a medical issue she was having and this diet made a world of difference to her so my impression changed after I talked to her.... Loved the video-looking forward to more Zara hauls from you!! Jenn xo

[@margyslater4985]

The look of Emma’s vegan pancakes are killing me.😳

[@vivianlima973]

Most vegans start their journey by watching documentaries, vegan KZbin channels etc. You should try to watch some and maybe see if you can do it for another week. Be informed is the most important part gets easier after that. Watch cowspirancy and What the Health on netflix when you can. And KZbin channels like Cheap Lazy Vegan, Anarchist Kitchen, Sarah Lemkus, Supreme Banana

[@EmmaHill]

Vivian Lima it’s just a personal choice to not watch those documentaries for me 👍🏼

[@suzannelee3823]

For me, instagram has opened my eyes to the treatment of animals and it took some time (not long) before I stopped eating meat. It was a bit challenging to change the way I ate but I'm use to it and don't crave it now. I'm also conscious about my skincare/ make up - not tested on animals - and try to avoid leather goods as much as possible. Whatever I already have, I wear but won't buy new leather goods.

[@samanthathompson7930]

Very funny pancake making. I would just let Simon do the cooking. Did look like something that the dogs had left. LOL!

[@MrDrelitus]

I don't know if the quality of tofu produced in Europe/North America is so different from the tofu produced in Brazil but here tofu is quite popular lol. People often eat it in asian restaurants as a starter with soy sauce or fried (like mozzarella sticks) and it's delicious. I always see americans/europeans making a big deal of how tofu is nasty and I don't get it, haha.

[@EmmaHill]

Andr ' haha well I’ll have to give yours a try 👍🏼

[@irislinn2903]

You guys are hilarious! I really liked that you gave the vegan 'diet' a go. Since the first of January, I've been trying to be a vegetarian, but only during the weekdays. Like you said; baby steps! ;-)

[@laurenchapman914]

LOL!! You guys making pancakes!!! Hilarious 😂

[@anummalik8579]

I loved this Vlog! Especially how genuine you were when you were disappointed- Clearly shows how amazing you are - Keep smiling ❤️

[@geraldineterrell4694]

You guys are hilarious!!! Loved this video!!! Love the new Chanel bag!!! Beautiful ! Simon has great taste!!!!

[@mann7298]

becoming vegan requires the emotional connection to the whole issue. I myself am vegetarian (never liked red meat and decided to try and leave chicken and fish out as well and 2 years down the road haven't craved ay of that at all lol) and most of my home made meals end up being vegan bc the meat substitutes I like tend to be vegan as well, but I haven't been able to commit to the whole lifestyle either. idk if I ever will. but I know I'm doing something good with my diet. and tbh many of my friends who are at the student period of their life eat a lot of vegetarian as well bc its cheaper (at least where I live). but if you found some substitutes you liked, try eating vegan/vegetarian a few times a week :-) thats doing something. and if me and my friends/family go out they take into consideration my diet and make sure theres something for me to eat as well. I went to visit my friend in a different city for the weekend and we went out to eat twice, once to a burger place bc apparently the vegan version was bomb af (and it was lol) and the second time we went to a full on vegetarian place. the other times we cooked at my friends place and she ate the same food I did. in big cities its really not that hard to find places that offer vegan options as well :-)

[@EmmaHill]

ann I totally agree 👍🏼 you do need to have that emotional connection. And often people think that because I have dogs that i have that feel love for all animals but it’s not as simple as that. I’m similar to you, the only meat I really eat is chicken, I can’t eat red meat because it doesn’t agree with me 🙈 In the centre of a big city I think it’s much easier to eat out but we live in London, in zone 5 and we have nowhere that offers vegan options around where we live. If we go further out to where Simon’s family live the same applies unfortunately so that really would make it difficult for us to eat out with family. x

[@rachelrobertson5689]

The pancakes! I'm glad I'm not the only one who has these experiences

[@alyssaloves1006]

I just try to balance my diet. Like several times a week I will have vegan meals but other times I do eat meat

[@EmmaHill]

That's what we'll do going forward. I couldn't get rid of my designer handbags or shoes so I must accept that I'll never be a full vegan anyway but I can certainly cut down on the foods I eat after trying this for a week ♥️

[@semhart3828]

LOVE. YOU. GUYS!!!!!! 😂 dying the whole time hahah

[@56RCD]

laughing so hard (at pancake bit) I fell off my chair! :-D

[@kvaraba3]

Pancake part was a killer.... :D :D :D :D :D

[@francescac9900]

This is by far the funniest blog 😂

[@sophiewilliams2079]

Hi Emma, there are plenty of accidentally vegan snacks in supermarkets (for example oreos): you can see more on the Peta website here: www.peta.org.uk/blog/44-accidentally-vegan-snack-foods/ Well done for giving veganism a go.

[@shirleymclean5895]

Remember people - almond, rice, and fancy SOYA milks are NOT for tea and coffee! Most supermarkets have their OWN BRAND soya milks at half the price ! TESCO BLUE CARTON Being the best! Morrisons do a nice OWN BRAND Remember Mantra: SOYA milk must be SWEETENED Farmfoods do a great KITCHEN range and Tesco have just brought out a fab vegan range called WICKED! Vegan food should not be expensive, it's interesting, simple, tasty, and creative Even if you try a MEAT FREE MONDAY one day a week, 👍⭐️👏

[@samanthaeagles7621]

Just love you two! Well done for the vegan week!! 🙌🏻😘❤️xxx

[@suzannelee3823]

Please think about the treatment of animals that are treated cruelly for the sake of yummy plate. Seeing how you absolutely love ur dogs, please consider the other animals. It was hard for me in the beginning too but gets easier

[@EmmaHill]

I have so much respect for vegans and their ethics but for me it's not that simple and straightforward.

[@dreasmom2789]

Suzanne Lee I finally stop eating pork. Long story but I don't have much control of my meals and wouldn't get enough protein if I stopped all meat. And I'm not in prison just temp. stay at Board and Room.

[@dreasmom2789]

It's so hard to not eat the way I'd like to. As soon as I leave her O will totally eat vegatarn. Some say it cost to much but besides the treatment of animals it's healthier and when you think of more health problems the Drs cost more.

[@suzannelee3823]

That's totally understandable. I use to eat meat and would miss it in the beginning but I'm good now. My husband still eats it but has tapered off too. But when I see him eating steak...I hear "moooo, moooo" from the plate lol.

[@suzannelee3823]

The world is changing their mindset on meat and animal by-products. For some it's harder to access and it's more pricey but eventually it'll become more common and cheaper! I believe it's healthier....milk causes inflammation, meats cause your body to become acidic which cancer cells thrive in....all stuff I read.

[@BettyeRainwater]

It's hard to eat vegan for one week. There's definitely a learning curve to it, it takes a while to ferret out (ha ha, NOT a vegan phrase) all the things you can and can't have....AND one of the biggest things for me was "taste memory." When I first went vegan and tried vegan cheese I thought I was gonna hurl. There were also fewer options even just five years ago, BUT when my head said CHEESE my tastebuds expected one thing...and what they got was something Very Different. I gave up cheese altogether for a full year. Then I was at a Whole Foods (do you have those?) and had a little personal size vegan pizza from the ready-to-serve section and I was like YUM. Vegan cheese. But I'd gone WITHOUT for so long that I didn't have a good taste memory of what cheese *should* taste like anymore...and this was yellowy and melty-stringy-pully and a little savory...and GOOD. And then I tried others and I was okay with it. But cheese was definitely the hardest thing for me to give up. BLEU CHEESE the single hardest thing to give up. Boo. But good for you guys for giving it a try.

[@EmmaHill]

Bettye Rainwater I would totally agree with the taste memory thing 👍🏼 although I didn’t mind the vegan cheese 😬

[@BettyeRainwater]

There *are* much better vegan cheese options now than there were just 5 years ago - THANK GOODNESS :-)

[@hejhelohej]

Fav couple on youtube!! :D

[@skylilly1]

lol those poor pancakes! Looks like something from a 60's horror movie.I was impressed with the flip. Your other meals looked colorful and appetizing. You take such good care of your little dogs.It's nice to see how affectionate you are with them.

[@GemmaJade]

Foodie videos are my favourite to film and watch!!! I love 'what I eat in a week' type videos xx

[@julierueff7226]

I wish you could have tried a few recipes from some of the great vegan food bloggers. I'm in the US and the ones that I love might not be to your taste, but Oh She Glows (Canadian), Minimalist Baker, Isa Chandra, and Vegan Richa are just a few of the great resources for vegan deliciousness. You can also check out the "accidentally vegan" list on PETAs website for a list of widely available foods that you may not know are vegan. Nabisco Graham crackers, Original and BBQ Pringles, Sour Patch Kids, Sweet Spicy Chili flavor Doritos, etc...

[@EmmaHill]

Julie Rueff we’re going to continue trying things out we’re just not going to be strict vegans. I couldn’t ever class myself as a vegan anyway because of my handbags and shoes 🙈

[@julierueff7226]

I like to say that I'm plant-based and not vegan because I still have my leather purses, shoes, belts, jackets. Eek I've been eating vegan for almost six years. It'll be six years in March of this year. Another great option that might be a bit more doable is to download Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen app and try to get those in every day. I must admit that I almost never get in an hour of exercise every day. The rest of the list is much more realistic and you can focus on what you should be eating instead of what you can't eat. :-)

[@Savanabrazil1]

While waiting for your new video, I decided to check your old ones... OMG you vegan?! I knew this was gonna be hilarious 😂 🤣...

[@riaperry2222]

Hi Emma Well done both of you, I wouldn't mind trying vegan for a week but the hubby would have a break down if he did not have meat. Glad the boys and girls are ok after their vet visits. See you Sunday Ria xx

[@EmmaHill]

Thanks Ria! x

[@katifitchick]

Frilly fings... you guys make me laugh!!!😂