I have gone back and forth with veganism. Both times that I stopped the vegan lifestyle was because I felt socially isolated even though I really believed in it.. A vegan smoothie bar/ restaurant opened up near me and I reached out asking if there was any sort of meetup or support group in the area. Found out there is a meetup monthly at their place and also a group that gets together for dinners, barbecues, etc. I'm going this weekend and so excited! You just have to reach out and talk to people. They are out there 💕
@tam-tamcan-doit16062 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea
@pawcatsfly Жыл бұрын
Very smart and positive action. Best wishes on your journey. It's worth i!
@jeremycanfield85302 жыл бұрын
I've listened to somewhere around 50 to 100 Chef AJ Live podcasts, and failed to realize how much PASSION she has (since with her podcasts she is the interviewer instead of the interviewee). I can't help but to think that being whole food, plant exclusive is what keeps her ENERGY levels sky high. This was a great listen!
@Goodbyeeveryonehere3 ай бұрын
I'm plant exclusive and have endless energy, without being "driven".meaning if ive done my usual exercise 1-3 hours of daily walking, and someone came to my house and asked me to go out and do something, I'd still have the energy but don't need to be moving all the time so that I don't feel uncomfortable. After an hour of walking I'm fine, but if I'm working that day I'll walk there and back which is 3 hours.
@sharonhall19096 ай бұрын
Rip, you're a good interviewer. I love your enthusiasm & kind nature.
@triciagrey27272 жыл бұрын
Two of our brightest lights speaking the truth! Both Rip and AJ have inspired my plant strong journey and I've learned so much from both of them. Awesome to see them together on this podcast!
@LJ-jq8og2 жыл бұрын
HI RIP: Your only MISTAKE was not making this a 2+ hour interview ❤. I would title it "AJ Unbridled" -- too funny ! LOVED AJ's opening back story -- especially with the Jane & Essy old days. Watching you and AJ mature through the years has been fun... Seeing you guys together is a blast !
@amieklingler15742 жыл бұрын
I love Chef AJ. I have learned that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.
@angelafischettifitness2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully put! :)
@cindyyoung50982 жыл бұрын
I never tire of hearing aj explain calorie density. It was life changing for me.
@returntoyehovahthelord61852 жыл бұрын
Great show! I love Chef AJ. She is so real, so smart and super helpful for those of us who are changing our ways to become PlantStrong. Of course Rip , you and your whole family are a huge part of helping so many of us. Thanks for having her on.
@carolfry33232 жыл бұрын
Love Chef AJ’s sweet spirit and energy-have learned so much from her-thank you 💕
@annemccarron22817 ай бұрын
Doesn't she have a beautiful personality?
@pawcatsfly Жыл бұрын
I love these two, and AJ is hysterically funny. Such an uplifting spirit and beautiful soul. These fantastic people really lift me up... and are both such shining spirits of love.
@suzanneh42752 ай бұрын
Food addiction is so real. I’m very proud of you AJ, for taking matters into your own hands. I keep trying to muster the strength to walk away from oil - dang that cheese! At 62 and around 80 pounds overweight, I’m feeling overwhelmed and like it’s getting too late in life to turn things around. I think I’m just going to have to commit to a week of compliance and take it from there.
@ann78568 ай бұрын
Her energy is contagious ❤. That says it all how good is this lifestyle for you
@jamiefaber62622 жыл бұрын
Chef AJ is the bomb! Rip too! What a BLAST of an interview!!💓👍🏻👍🏻🥬🍠
@barbbrazes8692 жыл бұрын
I love both of you!! Chef AJ and Rip are awesome!! Gratitude for all your work!! Leadership and wisdom and positive energy!!
@christinesylvester5987 Жыл бұрын
I was plant strong years ago. Quit. Did keto for 2 years. Then carnivore for 3. I've destroyed my entire digestive track. ....3 days plant strong ....I'm already healing. I'm home again. Even through those lost years I still kept Chef AJ on my social media. I even have a photo with her from years back. I adore her. I can't wait to send the before photo with her....and then my after photo to her.....after i regain my health. I own all Engine 2 books and videos. Reverse Heart .....books. I kept them through my strayed years....I must have know in my heart....the correct way to live. Lesson learned. Thank you!
@luluandmeow2 жыл бұрын
Star guest, love Chef AJ, she looks younger and healthier than ever x
@abbiejaye70192 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@CHEFAJ2 жыл бұрын
😍
@tonivandyke50662 жыл бұрын
I had a 1 1/2 hour drive ahead of me ! I put on this interview and it seemed like I was here in 20 mins ! You two were so entertaining and even though I know heaps about this way of life I STILL learned more ! Such fun - thanks !
@guillermob.irizarrydiazphd511 ай бұрын
This is quite an interview! Thanks, chef AJ! You are always brilliant, and I have listened to many of your shows and several of your interviews. I had not heard some of the hilarious stories you share here. Ms. Esselstein’s fall was sad, but her interactions with the paramedics are very funny. You’re obviously a comic.
@mariarooney626211 ай бұрын
I didn’t know all these things about Chef AJ. It was fun listening to her reminiscing about when she got started. I’m a few years older than her but we all watched the same things. She mentioned Joey Bishop, I loved him and don’t hear a lot about him. Now I know why she’s so interesting. Thanks for having her on. I’m going to check out your Plant strong foods. It’s difficult finding good cereals. Thanks again. ❤
@Cat-pw2et2 жыл бұрын
Excellent podcast, I’m a lonely vegan too but I just hop on these videos and I’m fine.
@luluandmeow2 жыл бұрын
I keep it simple in my kitchen, I don't need an air-fryer (I tried one, and returned it as I didn't think it was anything special), or an instant pot or a rice cooker or even a food processor. I have a box grater, steel pots and pans, a non-stick pan and a microwave, that's it! I bought a food processor last year but never used it.
@bettymaugeri73162 жыл бұрын
I agree not needing all these appliances!
@jgrysiak6566 Жыл бұрын
I'm saving $30 mo not using my electric oven. Air fryer baked potatoes, sweet potatoes & yams in 40 min!
@margarett9238 ай бұрын
watching this a year later and I have to say the only thing better than watching aj do an interview is watching aj get interviewed! love this woman!
@lucinawhitney2839 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both. Specially to chef AJ. Always something valuable to teach 💕
@5thdimensionliving727 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating podcast 😊 thank you RIP and Chef AJ for your incredible insights - learnt so much ! I love being plant 🌱 strong 🙏🙏
@karinabuller78310 ай бұрын
I came accros you chef aj and then found out about rip, on KZbin and have been watching so many videos and because ive eaten so healthy for years but not exactly just purely plant based and since 4 months ago and because I have self learnt over the years about why cutting all the rubbish out of our diets and why its so important and what it does to your body , ive have for years been like you both trying to show the bennifits of eatjng healthy, plus its a real passion of mine , I've always eaten extremely healthy but never purely plant based , then 4 months back I decided that's it cut all sugers out and turned to just plant based eating for me I went all in because I've more orders eaten this way anyway so I've found it so easy ,it's just learning for ne what I can make but so much healthier , both of you are absalutly inspiration to me and exactly what you say about why we get these illnesses and issues in everyone's life thus is what I've always said all along for years but never heard it from anyone out there its the food that makes us ill don't even get me started lol it really angers me that people don't understand the power of healthy eating and the serious bad health that the food company's sell us that makes us ill, with all manner of issues, I could go on and on, I watched for the first time dr mcdougall speech last night on KZbin omg he just reitarated exactly what I've thought for years about the food we consume, it was a real light bulb moment to hear what he said I thought at last someone is speaking the truth about the food that is harming us, but yo uou both aj and rip I absalutly love to listen to what you have to say, because I think people like my self and everyone who wants to eat healthy should listen find info on this plant based subject and learn listen and learn from people like your selves there's always more you can learn and the more we learn the easier people like me will find it when ut comes to plant based eating, you can never have enough knowledge and you can learn ure self , like I've done, aj and rip ime from UK and absalutly think you both are brilliant ime learning even more because of you 😉
@lisengel24982 жыл бұрын
Strong and very wise knowledge that Chef A J shows in all her practice 😀😺🍀💚🐸
@KatLizon2 ай бұрын
Needed this 🤗💚 bought both your guys books (Kindle since I don't want to wait 😂). Thank you 🙏🏻💚💜
@carlo69122 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Love chef AJs energy and passion. Really learned so much from this discussion.
@mandanabalet48417 ай бұрын
Thank you 🤩love listening to you from Switzerland. Mum of 5 children. 😍
@jessiedaniel38782 жыл бұрын
Hello, I'm new to all this so forgive me if this is a dumb question, what is "sos free"? Chef AJ mentioned spices that are "sos free". Thanks for all these free resources, it is so helpful to us newbies.
@clingtwig12 жыл бұрын
Sugar, Oil, and Salt free
@sandray76092 жыл бұрын
Watch the previous podcast with Dr Goldhamer
@suzybear222 жыл бұрын
Sometimes she says “sofas-free” which is sugar, oil, flour, alcohol, and salt.
@yvonneb65402 жыл бұрын
Love both of you!! This was great!
@carakerr40818 ай бұрын
Wonderful information! Thank you Chef AJ and Rip! 🎉
@jgrysiak65662 жыл бұрын
Love carob powder instead of chocolate. I found this light carob powder @ a Pittsburgh food co-op & it's heavenly!
@odelyalevy2 жыл бұрын
My two hero. Love you two and enjoy every minute of this podcast. 👍💙💎
@veronicanewmiller8775Ай бұрын
Love chef AJ. She's the best.
@lindasweet79707 ай бұрын
I feel isolated too. My family and friends don't eat healthy let alone vegan. The Vegetarians I know eat lots of cheese and eggs. But this plan is for me. And I love to batch cook for the week.
@valeriee30392 жыл бұрын
Chef AJ and Rip Esselstyn are both amazing!
@rosanneleibhart91152 жыл бұрын
Great interview 👍 Chef AJ is passionate and delightful. Recently got her new Unprocessed book... tried the snicker doodles cookies and they were great!!
@cyd_notter2 жыл бұрын
Great interview, informative and energizing!
@mariamckeon35322 жыл бұрын
Love this podcast! Powerful and yes find the why and continue on with your heart and soul…ceo of our health!
@greyhnd001 Жыл бұрын
I will be looking up that book. Lol just bought it. Thanks so much for writing it.
@Engine2PlantStrong Жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
@roxantyke6087 Жыл бұрын
Okay that is THE best phone message evAH!
@tonyaquinn78222 жыл бұрын
This was such a fabulous interview! I never knew these things about Chef AJ! Rip, you were so knowledgeable about her journey too! Great job! Thanks for all your work!
@maryquitecontrary20332 жыл бұрын
My WHY is to avoid the mental pain of having diseases and physical pain of having to go through medical therapies and having to take medicines
@eileentipton74488 ай бұрын
You live not far from me,,, come to Borrego to teach!!! The art park in Borrego has a plant based director that manages the gardens. He putting in a kitchen. We need you to help transform and inspire change for this community!!!
@MR.HandyANDY Жыл бұрын
wow! so much energy. amazing. thanks.
@johndavid48312 жыл бұрын
I wish I had gone Plant-Exclusive when I was only 50lbs overweight, I would be 4/5ths of the way there already. lol.
@SuperFoodParents2 жыл бұрын
✨️Chef AJ and Rip in the same room is like the start of an epic episode of Transformers. 🤖 🎬 Our PlantStrong life is better thanks to you both!
@cathrinechartier3790 Жыл бұрын
BRAVO!... have followed for years!!
@odelyalevy2 жыл бұрын
Chef AJ is adorable. She is such a good god spirit. 😁😁
@Family-fs1fd2 жыл бұрын
I have been eating a plant based diet, no oil, low nuts and practically no processed foods for about 6 years and I have gained weight. Breakfast is usually oatmeal with bananas and blueberries and dinner is some form of plant based meal. I exercise etc… I am just feeling lost. I will have to check out her book and see if there are any tweaks I need to make.
@Natale7092 жыл бұрын
Take out the nuts!
@deefee701 Жыл бұрын
Get a health check too. Maybe your thyroid is a bit slow.
@aureliaglenn2220 Жыл бұрын
Do you eat your vegetables before the rest of your dinner (sequence/preload your meals)?
@deefee701 Жыл бұрын
@@aureliaglenn2220 It's much better for absorption of vitamins and minerals to chew your food, sit down to eat and fully relax and enjoy your food. Look it up, there's heaps out there showing that food combining and food order has been investigated and found wanting. It's only child care businesses now that insist that children eat vegetables or fruit first so they don't fill up on the other things first. You know, kids will eat their favourites first if they're not supervised.
@aureliaglenn2220 Жыл бұрын
@@deefee701 Many in the WFPB community recommend sequencing your meals for weight loss and maintenance (Jeff Novick, Dr. Greger in his book, How Not to Diet, Chef AJ, etc. It's worked for me, helped me drop 50 pounds.)
@artwillvideos11 ай бұрын
Speaking of sweet potatoes…don’t sleep on the leaves of the sweet potato vine! I have some growing in my yard, almost too vigorously, so I cut it back and washed and cooked the leaves. They cook down like spinach, but a little heartier like a collard green. They are delicious!
@connysvelt83842 жыл бұрын
Love your rap 🤩😍 You really rock!
@cheriebaker47128 ай бұрын
What a fantastic guest!
@lisetteem5886 ай бұрын
coke slurpee just to get out of bed lol..juice gets a bad rap. i know someone who drank 4-6 litres of juice every day for 140 days. it took away her obesity, autoimmune markers, pain, and gave her energy and wellness.. she looked like her daughter ppl said. after 100 days. and she went 140 days on the juice fast. 60% was veg.
@ednacollins51579 ай бұрын
Love your way of thinking and Ealing
@greyhnd001 Жыл бұрын
My whole family eats noncommittal food. And I eat whole food mostly. I do use some peanut powder I think that might be my most processed food
@jgrysiak6566 Жыл бұрын
Love "Every meal is Xmas" lmao
@roxantyke6087 Жыл бұрын
I did not see the nose part of that coming in the flute story. lolol
@kathyadams17667 ай бұрын
I make my own chicken seasoning and it's yeast base i mean nutie yeast. I use it on veggies. In my soups,beans. I all so have a oatmeal waffle recipe . Are sunflowers a nut.
@yukidear8424 Жыл бұрын
I'm with you, I am doing this to stay away from as many Dr.s, meds, and hospitals.
@jgrysiak6566 Жыл бұрын
They have to have a reason to change! Our influence helps!
@sherriepiechowski45562 жыл бұрын
I see London, I see France... I see A.J.’s Underpants! 😂🤣😂 just kidding! What a wonderful experience having 2 of the top influencers in plant base world. Thanks for all the time and energy you both put into helping us find our way through this journey!
@CHEFAJ2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@jillcaperton15682 жыл бұрын
A month late but I just found you. Thoroughly enjoyed the video and Chef AJ.
@reginamay27678 ай бұрын
I agree about processed oils but olive oil is natural, and is not thing wrong with that and my weight is great.
@queenofthearies1112 жыл бұрын
I love Chef AJ.
@reneecutter779 Жыл бұрын
Firehouse chili is great! Keep it on hand for a quick meal
@deefee701 Жыл бұрын
Always clean up your floor after cooking. Pickup dropped food and sweep up crumbs. Safety first.
@Yachtblackgold2 жыл бұрын
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU TWO! :)
@sarahbailes1192 Жыл бұрын
AJ, love your rap you should do that as a short on Instagram or tiktok brilliant
@mauibeat91892 жыл бұрын
Great interview.
@marlenemarlene8368 Жыл бұрын
I have a question for the chat, I already read that some of people followed this “method” or way to eat, but some years only, and the they stopped, why?
@gailrobinson42362 жыл бұрын
Funny, but one of the ads I have to watch before this video is for a fast-food burger--with cheese.
@krisvaughan15312 жыл бұрын
Great podcast.
@deborahdriver35542 жыл бұрын
Is the calorie density for veggies cooked or raw per pound?
@CHEFAJ2 жыл бұрын
Raw
@shirleygagne16742 жыл бұрын
I always thought chef AJ ate 2 pounds of vegetables for breakfast, but it looks like she does intermittent fasting and doesn’t eat until lunchtime. Wish I could hold out until noon to eat.
@lisetteem5886 ай бұрын
Oats are actually 6% fat.. she probably heard they get 20% f their calories from fat. ppl heard broccoli gets 40% of its calories from protein. Broccoli is 3% protein like most plants.
@timsalmon5986 Жыл бұрын
I live in Pensacola Florida but I just moved here how can I connect with other vegans?
@lsassen47582 жыл бұрын
I’ve asked him to get a Fire Engine qualified foods in Whole Foods. So, people know this is plant strong or Fire Engine and how to eat it! Have a APP that gives the recipes and connect with Whole Foods and they get the bag of food for you!
@sharonwinfield75912 жыл бұрын
Playback at slower speed - Chef AJ talks lightening fast.
@bonniemacdonald96372 жыл бұрын
I just three out my jar of peanut butter
@malaynaschulthies1087 Жыл бұрын
For the lat 2 1/2 years I'm doing it alone. I don't know one person who even wants to hear about plant exclusive.
@laurastephenson25162 жыл бұрын
As far as I know, Anorexia is treated by private psychologists. They use therapy, and slow moving into learning to eat normally
@medogandcatadventureАй бұрын
Ppl feel isolated only when they are insecure and need the reassurance of others. Nobody needs to think, or feel like me, so what’s the problem?
@kathyjohnston3971 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic fabulous beautiful
@Bushcraft242 Жыл бұрын
Motivation education wellness longevity
@cantstoplion2 жыл бұрын
🧡
@ainsleyameerali76222 жыл бұрын
Salt should be illegal
@marlenemarlene8368 Жыл бұрын
Which one is the junk vegan food?
@nancyw88662 жыл бұрын
Very good interview. I didn't agree with the whole ancestors being attracted to skinny girls. That's guesswork and underestimating even primitive men for not liking someone based on interest. In the animal kingdom, sometimes its the man who needs to court the woman :D
@walkingwithbenedict2 жыл бұрын
I am confused by plant-based leaders now warning against the dangers of starches. I have been diagnosed with MS recently at 58 yrs old. I have gone completely and strictly plant based this year and really have to be certain I am not eating anything that causes damage to the brain. Some are now suggesting starches can be a problem for the brain - any recommendations?
@sandray76092 жыл бұрын
Look up Dr mcdougall he has talks on this. Starches are good, fat is the enemy for MS
@jgrysiak65662 жыл бұрын
More bad news about good habits!
@snu38772 жыл бұрын
Can you share an article or link with info on starches being bad for the brain? That is a new one for me.
@vfran8382 жыл бұрын
I would be very skeptical of this. I work in healthcare and see a lot of bad advice - some with research to back it. Watched a friend of mine shrivel away from advice he should stop eating fiber - he had Crohn's and ended up with multiple bowel surgeries (he did not go vegan even though he thought about it). Same with diabetics etc. Also lost my Cousin to MS. She was told to eat high protein diet with meat. Needless to say she dwindled and ended up losing function.
@shawnedavis95989 ай бұрын
@walkingwithbenedict please look into Dr Booke Goldner at Good Bye Lupus. She is amazing and works and cures autoimmune diseases using plant based nutrition.
@ainsleyameerali76222 жыл бұрын
Oil is the worst thing ever .. oil should be illegal
@wildoceanappaloosawomangay25355 ай бұрын
I don’t like this guy he was on the rich roll podcast a few years ago and I wrote him on FB telling him I enjoyed listening to him I asked him one question and he wrote me I needed to buy his book, he wouldn’t answer it Arrogant And 💰 is his focus
@ziggy333992 жыл бұрын
She sure thinks she knows everything. That said, Esselston’s PlantSTRONG IS the best.
@linzertube2 жыл бұрын
Esselstyn
@suzybear222 жыл бұрын
Dr. Essy’s Plant Perfect!
@dianem30122 жыл бұрын
She's just passionate about what she believes in.
@kathyjoyyful2 жыл бұрын
Surprised that you experienced Chef AJ that way. I don't think there is an ounce of arrogance in her.
@ziggy333992 жыл бұрын
@@kathyjoyyful everyone has an ego. Just so you know. Surely she’s a wonderful woman, however, when I asked her one question she went off on me. I don’t “know” her, maybe I was just someone there at a difficult time, etc. But she blasted at me how busy she is & has no time anyway, etc. It was a question about ingredients I thought she’d forgotten to tell us. But in reality she never was going to explain the ingredients anyway because she has too much to do. And she yelled ! I was surprised too. Not to take away from her fame, success and knowledge. I own one of her books as well, subscribe, etc
@bluejean-19683 ай бұрын
Unrefined salt is SO good for you!! Refined salt is not.
@brendawood67122 жыл бұрын
Chef AJ looks pale and too thin
@Natale7092 жыл бұрын
She looks great!
@jbidwell60510 ай бұрын
She talks so fast that it's difficult to follow. LOL
@reginaharris11084 ай бұрын
Rip why is there so much Salt in your foods you sale?
@bluejean-19682 ай бұрын
👎
@maryannsegal28072 жыл бұрын
I've happened upon carnivore videos, and listened to videos from about 4 content creators. Now I am so confused!
@jgrysiak65662 жыл бұрын
More fakes & killers pushing a meat diet!
@dianem30122 жыл бұрын
Read The China Study, Starch Solution, Dr.Gregor, Dr. Esselstyn, and Dr. John McDougall, if you're still not sure.
@dianem30122 жыл бұрын
I used to be a hard core Atkins and keto bible thumper years ago and I truly believe the only good thing out of it was cutting out sugar.
@jgrysiak65662 жыл бұрын
@@dianem3012 , eat lotsa vegetables, fruit, potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, pasta, whole cooked grains & beans & u will get a ll the natural sugars u need