Food Theory: Can You SURVIVE On One Food?

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Can you survive by only eating one food for your ENTIRE LIFE? Today we are going to find out! What nutrients do we need to survive? What foods have the best chance of giving you those? Will it be PIZZA like we all hope? Get ready to take a big bite of some science!
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[@JadeTheorist3942]

My friend was just eating a Potatoe for dinner and I mentioned this video, to find that my friends are also Theorists!!!! Love it when I remember important information from the channels and surprise my friends and family!!! #ProudTheorist!!!

[@JadeTheorist3942]

OMG, MatPat thank you so much for the like and pin!!! I Love you so much, you are my favorite creator on KZbin! Thank you for inspiring me and making me smile!!!! P.S. Say hi to Steph and SKEEEEEP for me! 💖😊

[@whatthefuckiswrongwithyou]

nice

[@bonkrong1525]

Nice you got a pin you are much [pro]

[@robspiess]

"Potatoe"? Dan Quayle would be proud.

[@laranarene3211]

@@robspiess potato

[@gracegaert]

Sequel episode idea: Ask the theorist team what they would eat for the rest of their lives and do the math to see who would live the longest

[@Aqua_Spider]

Shut up and take my thumbs up (Disclaimer: Do not actually shut up, this is a fantastic idea)

[@RadioMan2023]

Lol Yes we need this

[@namanh_69]

yoooo nice idea

[@deztineefernandes6278]

This is great

[@Ashlxy_777]

Yes!!!

[@willwailes9298]

"Can You Stay Hydrated From Food Alone?" would be a good theory. All marine mammals get water purely from food, and I often wonder if that would be possible for humans, considering that there's many vegetables and fruits that are over 90% water, such as lettuce.

[@puellanivis]

Yep, the “8 cups of water a day” is for total dietary consumption. Most people get enough from their food, but since we still tend to get thirsty, we _do_ sometimes need to supplement. Of course, supplementation is super easy, right?

[@MV12267]

@@puellanivis it's actually 8 cups of liquid, not water.

[@EpicGamer-vn8wc]

Yes u could simply eat watermelon 95% of it is made of water

[@primordial345]

Cucumber, watermelon, spinach,lettuce you name it.

[@puellanivis]

​@@MV12267 The whole point here is that it’s not “liquids”, your daily water intake is often covered by things we presume to be solids. The dietary requirement is about _water_ intake, coffee, tea, soda, etc all work only because they contain water. While fit-for-consumption 99% ethanol isn’t going to be all that effective, because the vast majority of the liquid is not water at all, but ethanol.

[@humourlessjester3584]

If I'm given a little bit of flexibility I'm going to choose fried rice and custom pick the ingredients to fit all my needs. Not only would that be possible because of how many options you have for ingredients but as an asian I'll also never get tired of it.

[@BenjaminGessel]

Rice plus vegetables…

[@iLoveHealthyTakis]

Same except I would choose sushi

[@CommonThresher]

Yum

[@reddotsucks]

He isn’t just a good theorist, he’s also a great teacher.

[@onteht00bs]

It would be better if he didn't drift into sounding like Macho Man Randy Savage here and there. Great content but maybe dial back the voice a click or two...

[@xsyio]

⁠@@onteht00bsur asking for him to speak with less passion, then, not matpats fault u have that weird connection. i love the way he talks. makes me really listen closely

[@SlinkySmith59]

I agree with both your name and comment

[@maywaswings1840]

I read it wrong the first time and almost wrote a reply saying you're wrong 😅

[@dabreadgalaxy1302]

True that

[@victorurey8111]

so crazy idea...what exactly causes "after-taste?" are there certain food groups that are doomed to have it, or is there a way that we could create foods with good aftertastes?

[@paisleesheppard5629]

Taste buds? 😅

[@jackshotgamer9509]

@@paisleesheppard5629 I would guess it’s more likely tonsils, as they provide some of the taste, but the taste buds provide most, and the taste buds are right at the front of the mouth (on the tongue), so those aren’t really after taste, more just taste in general

[@kadenze6176]

current scientific understanding is that aftertaste is simply the taste of the molecules after all of the chemical and physical interactions are mostly completed. remember that your mouth is full of mainly water, amylase and lingual lipase all of which will do organic chemistry things to the food inside your mouth. then when you swallow the more sticky stuff (stuff with stronger intermolecular forces or charged ions actually bonding to the inside of your mouth) will be left behind, and your taste receptors will begin sensing those things instead of the wine and fish you just swallowed. don't drink wine and fish, it smells. anyways, yes, there have been breakthroughs in chemicals that can block the taste receptors sensing these specific aftertaste-making molecules. however if i'm being honest the only real cost effective use for it is in really disgusting medicines that need to be prescribed to children; a lot of the pharmaceutical engineering behind children's medicines is making them taste nice.

[@aldritchthewarlock4945]

Matpat needs to review this. Period.

[@Sly-Moose]

All I know is, don't EVER eat anything with cajun sauce or tuna salads with Gatorade or energy drinks. Fricken DISGUSTING. 😫

[@jacobford3452]

My vote is for Chankonabe, a Japanese stew designed for sumo wrestlers. Lots of protein, lots of vegetables for vitamins and minerals, and lots broth to help with water intake. Even with a strict recipe it's got pretty much everything. Plus if it's a survival situation it's perfect for a body building on a deserted island.

[@MrJackfriday]

Thats new. thanks for sharing..might gonna look into chankonabe

[@dal8379]

More like Chunk-onabe. Am I rite *insert finger guns*

[@stefonrandle9107]

No lie, Chankonabe looks really good and I would love to try it!

[@tjls123]

Where tf are u gonna get Japanese stew and why tf wouldn't u just choose salad?

[@byulirinx]

@@tjls123 Because your body needs more than just vegetables 😧

[@user-zs5zd9os9g]

My parents in their younger days did grow up basically eating only sweet potatoes every single meal. (It was the only food that could be easily mass-produced in their part of the world) The only variation was basically roasted, steamed or mashed sweet potatoes. No meat, very little rice, the only vegetable was sweet potato leaves. They did manage to live through the difficult few years though yes they are quite a fair bit shorter than I am

[@atheniexBELLA]

which country?

[@isaipack]

My guess is Ireland, at least is the one country that has a well known history with potatoes.

[@sc0ped_sky621]

@@isaipackmy guess would be south america, sweet potatoes are common there plus climate

[@debleb166]

Not sweet potatoes though. @@isaipack

[@liamcluett6203]

@@isaipackWouldn’t make sense since they said their parents, and Ireland hasn’t been that poor for a while

[@ultrachoccymilk5641]

Thank you matpat for 13 great years!

[@mister_dummy]

Sir matthew patrick will leave us in march and that other guy will never be the same everyone will bully that other guy if matthew leaves forever

[@averageyoutuber4176]

I didn't know this was also matpat since i wasn't really a fan of his but deym

[@ukrlan_]

​@@mister_dummywhat's the point

[@mister_dummy]

@@ukrlan_ nothing its just idk if this prediction fails i will make a grilled cheese sandwich

[@Irishshaltry]

The trick is to pick a food you can change but it’s still technically that food. Pizza. You could have deconstructed and it add extra protein. Salad you can do whatever with

[@MbitaChizi]

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[@Twistydoodle]

Holy bro you have 4 bots within three mins of commenting

[@caingamin2]

Your onto something

[@themilkman9688]

Oh crap

[@avernus2985]

So many bots

[@rabinghosh9238]

MatPat: "The potato is one of your best options" Me: I'm looking down at my lays potato chips...

[@phxbaka4356]

Your Arteries: (☉_☉)

[@callmeenzy5715]

Not those potatoes😭😭

[@samwiseplaysyt485]

I was literally thinking "potatoes is one of the best choices because there is a insane amount of ways to eat a potato" and then matpat said that potatoes is one of the best choices 😂

[@backoffdude6011]

Matthias Patthias: "All you really need is a sweet potato wrapped in spinach Me: "Humans"

[@thenerdycousins9099]

1:50 MattPat: *explaining why potatoes are good as an only food source* Me: *finally understanding what went wrong with the Irish after the potato famine*

[@tornadodee148]

omg I was thinking the same when he said that lol

[@wrestlinghe2638]

as an Irish I was also thinking the same lmao Potatoes rule!

[@iterativedoor8411]

I'm Irish but nobody ever believes me because I don't have the accent

[@tatertotboi]

@@iterativedoor8411 "well technically I'm Irish too but it's one percent and I don't even talk with the accent" is what you meant to say

[@iterativedoor8411]

@@tatertotboi No, I'm literally from Ireland

[@TheTyisawesome]

You know that scene in "The Santa Clause" where elf Judy says that it took her 1200 years to perfect the hot chocolate recipe. "Not too hot, extra chocolate, shaken not stirred" so I think this needs to be put to the test, does temperature really matter that much? Shaken better then stirred? What really is the best hot chocolate recipe?

[@ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275]

I think "not too hot" is a comfort thing. Some people have less tolerance to higher temperatures. I certainly can't drink most coffees from coffee shops because it's way too hot, and need to wait at least 5 minutes for it to cool down. If it's cooler to start, you can drink and enjoy it sooner

[@varimkadas6068]

Where's MatPat? CHRISTMAS EPISODE!!!

[@nicholasfactor]

temperature absolutely matters, it's how espresso and cappuccino machines (or your average keurig) work

[@6_blocks_under]

temperature will matter because the colder it is, the more it will taste like chocolate milk instead of hot chocolate

[@Yashael341]

Temperature will play a role in the "shaken, not stirred" area. You're gonna seal up a hot liquid and shake it up? Girl, you're gonna have to be super careful opening that up, or it's gonna explode all over you.

[@phantomski1]

But Matt you can get nutrients from drinks as well, milk and juice is pretty good way to cover some stuff also mineral water

[@emmi-rd9sx]

i know this was 2 years ago but still, heres my take on it: you can also consider that it may not be compulsory to eat the full meal. like if you were to have a hamburger, you could have multiple but not eat every single bit and bob of each burger, you pick out the veggies, get the meat for protein and whatnot and the bread for carbohydrates??

[@GBMoises]

food theory idea: how many calories does Santa get from cookies every year, and can he survive on only cookies?

[@maysar4159]

I actually love this idea

[@nottrash_panda1517]

I would watch that as soon as possible if it came out!

[@sxlproductions]

Well he definitely won't survive seeing how he won't have enough nutrients even if there are weird kids who gives him vegi cookies He could do calories but he would have to calculate the population of children in countries that has a Santa that likes to eat cookies and milk That isn't a world wide thing

[@wuhoolife]

Santa eats his reindeers.

[@leefisher6366]

He doesn't only eat cookies. He has a varied vegetable garden, which is why he spends so much time Hoe-Hoe-Hoeing it.

[@derekbanas]

A sweet potato, lentil, collard green stew is what you are looking for. Mix in canned tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots and you’ll have every nutrient in one bowl of soup based on the FDA requirements

[@sheezy2526]

No b12, u will die after about 3 years

[@sheezy2526]

Also no essential fatty acids like ALA and enough LA, so you will die much sooner

[@PixieoftheWood]

@@sheezy2526 Add some beef and you're good.

[@Sunny-ot1vo]

We all know the FDA is crap. Their dietary recommendations change every few years due to food lobbyists.

[@johnnguyen5482]

Glad to see my favorite programming channel commenting 😀

[@PyroGam3s]

wow, i'm constantly wondering if i'm getting the right nutrients. This really is going to help me a lot. I just don't have money to spend at the grocery store so I always end up buying rice, potatoes, ramen, mac and cheese, hotdogs, and bread. No condiments of course, cooked and eaten as is, or plain. So this episode really helps me figure out what I should focus on. I'm definitely going to figure out how to get spinach in my cart though because i'm really low on essential vitamins

[@BenjaminGessel]

Most nutrients, least cost, most taste = Eggs Potatoes Broccoli Chicken Spinach Peanuts/Peanut Butter Sunflower Seeds Pumpkin Seeds Onions Carrots Lentils Oranges Blueberries Quinoa Salmon (yes, salmon)

[@Maxitron15]

I’ve always said either a chicken salad or chicken wrap. You can do so much with those, different spice, and condiments. So much fun

[@dickottel]

you'd have to like chicken 😛

[@Igorcastrochucre]

Here's a theory for you: Can Ambrosia, the mythical food of the gods exist in real life? What would it be made of? What would it taste like?

[@ebonyblack4563]

That is an awesome idea!

[@Bobby-tj1hq]

It’s made of marshmallows, some fruits, coconut, and some cream.

[@ScarletShade13]

@@Bobby-tj1hq That's sounds intriguing. Did you just make that up?

[@emilsmadvlogs5879]

Now this sounds interesting

[@ste887]

Alternatively. Eggs, milk and vanilla. As it's a brand of custard In the UK

[@karanscuisine3125]

Food theory suggestion: What are the most optimized toppings and flavors for froyo. Froyo is priced by weight so you could figure out what toppings and flavors can get to 500 calories with the least weight.

[@colb1950]

I feel like I saw him say something like that in a video, maybe the beat the buffet video? Or maybe I’m crazy idk

[@karanscuisine3125]

yea i think i remember him mentioning that

[@ejthenobody]

Firstly, for your like count: Hail Satan. Don't ask, I just have to do that, it's tradition. Secondly: I'd love to see that.

[@karanscuisine3125]

@@ejthenobody loll

[@james_ve]

I love this channel because i understand all of the science-y stuff mat talks about, it really lines up with what I’ve learned in biology

[@dueverity]

I was studying for my biology test and decided to take a break, so I clicked on this video, and this video actually covered the most important information about a paragraph that I spent quite some time summarising!

[@calliethewolfcat2183]

I always say lasagna for two reasons: 1. It's my favorite food 2. It can be vegetable, meat, four cheese, lazy style, vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, etc. And if cooked correctly, it tastes delicious every time.

[@marvertjaysonneyra457]

Basically the same reasons why people answer pizza or sandwich

[@micahbirdlover8152]

me too it's my favorite food 😋 too😊

[@cammo_killer794]

I want to say thanks. I've been a picky eater all my life and this video helped encourage me to add my first plant to my subway sandwich, spinach. Thanks for helping me make my life a little healthier.

[@noelleobrien7525]

Stir fry- rice or noodles as a base, then you get basically limitless meat, seafood, and veggie options. Super customizable, so you could have something that tastes different every single time

[@summerrgray]

I worked at Chipotle for 8 months and ate it every single day, even on days off, and I swear I never felt healthier lol! I just had to be careful about what I’d get. Like not getting meat every time or cutting out cheese or sour crème here and there or getting a bowl instead of a burrito. You get creative so that you don’t get sick of the free meal every shift 😅

[@irfan8702]

Theory proven✔️

[@xellosmetallium8519]

Chipotle would get my vote too, who in there right mind would want to eat Subway for the rest of there lives?

[@erinschnaedter6172]

I love Chipotle! I fast on Good Friday, and I've made it a tradition to get a Chipotle burrito the night before because it seems to last the longest into the next day.

[@samuraiboi2735]

Tbh i may want to go to chipotle one day

[@turtletcp1598]

My sister’s friend ate chipotle every day and then got high cholesterol

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

We can survive on only one liquid as well - water There you go MatPat, you don't have to make a theory on that one at least

[@calimber]

hydated👍

[@nerocarias842]

Here before this blows up

[@stare4539]

Looooooool

[@wombattrolls753]

Here before this blows up

[@peggymiller9363]

yeah... for about two weeks before starvation kills you

[@SlopeSlide]

A Sandwich. [BUT YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO CUT ME OFF] You see, for it to be a sandwich, you can literally stuff any random food between two pieces of bread. This includes layered cakes, burgers, oreos, icecream sandwiches and hotdogs, making this an absolute win

[@GreenKirby808]

A true winner!

[@alannap.8539]

I used to always answer with “coconut” since it contains both a ‘drink’ for hydration and ‘food’ to keep you full … along with useful nutrients and stuff 😅

[@TheCosmicJester]

A small correction to the end: All three restaurants have spinach. Chipotle salads and tacos use their Supergreens blend, a mix of romaine, spinach, and kale. And spinach is on Domino's topping list.

[@matthewdhills]

Came here for this correction, was a domino's employee for 15 years... And mostly lived of their menu (well one to two meals from there depending on how long my shift was)

[@myloriv]

Literally paused the video to come point that out.

[@RandomCorvid]

A big reason why I prefer Dominos to Pizza Hut.

[@zadok23]

I had to play it back a couple times to be sure that I was hearing right when he made that blatantly wrong statement. I wonder why though...Except for his personal soda choices Matpat doesn't ever seem to be overtly biased.

[@blaroe]

this went from “oh, fun question i wanna answer!” to “here’s some health tips that you need to maintain a healthy body” because boy did i need this

[@penninna]

I feel bad… you have only bots in your replies…

[@AllenReviews]

This video is riddled with misinformation. Don’t take it on face value will ya?

[@anonymousperson9005]

the fact that you named my exact chipotle buritto is astounding

[@aaronrodriguez9376]

Tacos would be a good option. There are so many different recipes all with different flavors so you won't get bored. They can also cover every food group.

[@ultimatebrainrot4674]

Technically, any food can last you until the end of your lifetime

[@thehotwheelsreviews]

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, that's true

[@blubhonkblubberson7952]

yeah but like, not expected lifespan, so long as the expector doesnt know youre downing cookies for eternity.

[@toshasloyalslave2157]

Nah there was a experiment before that you have to eat only bread and nothing else but soon the test subject died from malnutrition. So i dont think eating any food can last you long...

[@33s60]

@@toshasloyalslave2157 You proved the comments point...

[@E.S.A.M]

Lol

[@joemamah2545]

I love this episode because it disguises learning about biology and how to properly take care of your body in an entertaining way. Good job guys. I wish I had these videos in Biology

[@yellowpowr8455]

Maybe someone will post online that their Health class teacher showed them this video. I see that kind of thing a fair amount on people's posts.

[@KiX-K4T13]

The subject of Biology is vast. While we learn what we need to survive as complex organisms, we still didn't learn nearly enough in this 20 min video. But man...those videos from the 1990s to the early 2000s were GARBAGE lmao. So boring. I was more keen on reading in those days. I'm nearly 32, and I have to say, you kids are both lucky and carry the misfortune of having to sort through misinformation among becoming distracted by your screens and devices, but lucky because of the information available at your fingertips. BUT THAT'S JUST SOME USELESS FACTS. A SUM OF USELESS FACTS. THANKS FOR IGNORING THIS. 😉🤫

[@Grass.fla_]

and i can cheat this theory by saying i eat a rice bowl BUT i eat the bowl

[@captainjimmy2306]

@@KiX-K4T13 not to be rude, but being distracted? Ok boomer

[@iamdespy]

friend:yo bro i have a question, if you had a food to eat for the rest of your life, what would you eat? me:*whips out this video*

[@iiAweShorts]

Hits different to think We won’t hear his voice anymore for all these interesting videos.. bye MatPat

[@SKK-Croc]

😢

[@skrilllfury2120]

“Poh-tae-toes. Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, put ‘em in a stew.” -Samwise Gamgee

[@xtremeyoylecake]

Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, put ‘em, in a stew -Parappa (sorry while watching this video my mind went to Parappa😂)

[@SuperBossGiovanni]

There is another factor to consider when looking at foods you can eat all the time. Regardless of nutrient density is a phenomenon i've heard called "food sameness" where if you eat the same food too much, your body can start having a visceral reaction to that food. Like if you at that Veggie delight every day, you might start feeling sick when you try to eat it. It is definitely a factor you have to consider. You would need to pick a food that you make prepare in many different ways to change flavors up while also maintaining the same essential nutrients.

[@thatexoguy6721]

It can go the other way around as well, though. You could get "food Stockholm syndrome", and I actually did. I ate the same food for almost a year straight at one point, and even though I kicked that habit I still crave that food almost all the time.

[@jezebelolander795]

unfortunately had that happen with instant ramen, i'm still sad about it. if i even try to eat it i want to barf even though i know it tastes good

[@scarxiett2998]

I agree. Good perspective! I'm also trying to start my own channel. If you could check out my newest video it'd make me really happy, but no pressure. :) Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you have a really great day and a fun Christmas.

[@scarxiett2998]

@@jezebelolander795 lol

[@BurningNight314]

Being able to prepare a food in different ways goes against the spirit of the question in my opinion.

[@the_british_isles]

im so happy you made this video because i was so interested in what the answer would be

[@matthewirving5876]

As someone who enjoys cooking i found this video interesting and helpful. One of my favorite dishes to cook and eat is past and I was just wondering if there was a pasta dish that meets all the requirements and had the right balance of the nutrition requirements in the video and in the body. I understand that this may not be something you make a video on. i have been trying to do research on this for a few days at this point but at the moment I’ve come up empty handed. This is food for thought. Additionally i love all your videos and the work you put into them. Keep up the awesome work all of you on team theory. Especially you Matt and Step

[@michellethiesen7972]

Our family is Italian and makes our sauce from scratch. It has peppers onions mushrooms celery garlic tomatoes a variety fresh herbs ground and link Italian sausage 3 types of cheese put it over pasta and it has everything you need to live

[@michellethiesen7972]

Only downside is that it takes 8 hours to make but it makes 12 servings

[@AdleisioCefnforDolphin]

While Spinach has a ton of iron, almost all of it is part of other compounds which make it very difficult for our bodies to convert it to a useable form. I think this is the one tiny thing missing from this video is the biochemistry and bioavailability of these compounds, it is not just a matter of relative proportions but if the nutrients is even in a form that is already bioavailable or is more bioavailable after metabolizing it.

[@scarxiett2998]

That's actually a really good perspective! I'm also trying to start my own channel. If you could check out my newest video it'd make me really happy, but no pressure. :) Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you have a really great day and a fun Christmas.

[@AdleisioCefnforDolphin]

@Kevnev Katfute I mean he did state that this video was just going to be about ticking a box, because there is no way to know what relative proportions things were in. So I don't think it was forgotten per say, because in a lot more of the breads and tortillas and meats, those nutrients would be available, but the spinach and other raw vegetables should be something where bioavailability would matter more. So I don't know if an addendum or asterisk notation would be optimal. I mean I know videos like this take a lot of time and research, and it really easy for one detail like that to skip through.

[@AdleisioCefnforDolphin]

@@scarxiett2998 I mean it is easy for that sort of detail to slip through only because of how many times the nutrition community has touted how much iron spinach has, but that is just looking at raw values after processing it down to measure it. And I would assume the scope level of this video would have made it a lot more challenging if the need to account for bioavailability needed to be added. I would have not expected a full breakdown of the biochem involved, but maybe like, "these are nutrients available for use" versus "it contains this nutrient"

[@scarxiett2998]

@@AdleisioCefnforDolphin True!

[@jeffsampson5822]

Well then, whole milk and potatoes it is. Sweet potatoes are nice, but I prefer regular potatoes, and I think whole milk makes up for what the potato does not have. Add spinach for a backup, get some salt from the sea water I distill, and suddenly I can live on an island indefinitely.

[@EARMAC262]

Would a soup in a bread bowl count as a food you could eat every day of your life while still providing the vitamins, minerals, calories, protein, and fiber the human body needs to function properly? Because essentially you could create any soup you wanted to achieve the proper nutrition the body needs while providing some hydration from the liquid of the soup. I don't know the quantity of certain ingredients you would need to actually achieve proper nutrition but hey, at least it's food for thought.

[@nehpets216]

I was thinking of the Split Pea soup with ham in a bread bowl (made with chicken broth, and add some potatoes).

[@snaxicakes]

@@nehpets216 🤤

[@shoopydoopy6062]

yes but you gotta reuse the same bred bowl every day

[@nehpets216]

@@shoopydoopy6062 A bread bowl is a part of the meal and you eat it. I've never seen anyone leave that behind and not eat it.

[@nates2036]

U my dude are a genius

[@PhilipPaley]

MatPat makes learning so fun I don’t even know I’m learning until someone asked me this question lol

[@GreenKirby808]

Yeah, he was a great theorist, too bad he left tho😞

[@Rob_BBX]

Before watching, I'm guessing the answer is peanut butter, is has fats and proteins, the two main things we need to survive in the state of ketosis

[@justrandomotaku]

2:34 a fun(?) Fact about sweet potatoes: My great grandparents in Malaya had to grow and eat them during WWII as there weren't many foods around as you may imagine (food rations, constant bombings etc) but sweet potato plants were very sturdy and one could survive on just them and store them easily.

[@mr.matchbox2710]

Interesting

[@orangecat9559]

pretty ironic that your username is justrandomotaku and you're talking about how your great grandparents suffered during ww2 in Malaysia 💀

[@asima374]

@@orangecat9559He is a disappointment.

[@blitxaac]

Sweet potato leaves and the root are all good stuff

[@AllenReviews]

There’s no way you could live on sweet potatoes my guy.

[@Ms12369]

I asked my food nutrition teacher this in college and she pulled me aside after class and asked if everything was ok at home. I'm just economical is all 😅 I think she said some kind of quinoa or something though...

[@tomatostarz]

she really said "eyo?"

[@mhmmhm5995]

Good teacher though

[@artuitous]

Matpat has made me question a lot of things in the world, and it's made me look into some weird topics I never would have before.

[@calebbristow1776]

Before watching the video my answer is Pizza. You get most of the main food groups depending on the type of pizza you get. Only issue may be the grease

[@klausillo]

It's amazing how wheat fills most requisites just by itself. It's really an amazing plant. Also: this shows you that most fast food has practically the same basic ingredients.

[@scarxiett2998]

True, but fast food is just gross! I'm also trying to start my own channel. If you could check out my newest video it'd make me really happy, but no pressure. :) Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you have a really great day and a fun Christmas.

[@AllenReviews]

It doesn’t though

[@applemccoy9350]

I've been saying this for years, and I finally have proof as to why Italian herbs and cheese reigns supreme over every subway bread

[@AbcDef-ig8yq]

Subway Bread or Cake? (Another Food Theorists' Video)

[@khalil6022]

My local subway does not have it :(

[@applemccoy9350]

@@khalil6022 An unfortunate transgression to be sure, rather melancholy. I give you my wishes so they add it to their fine establishments menu.

[@burntramen3167]

Who knew apples were smart? 🤔😂

[@applemccoy9350]

@@burntramen3167 they must be smart if they rival doctors

[@SocialistNerd]

Caesar Salad. Vitamins: all the fruits and vegetables in the salad Protein: the chicken Carbs: whole grain croutons Minerals: the veggies Fats: the sauces

[@juliannahotel6929]

we will miss you, Matthew.

[@schqrr]

Yeah

[@klondikebar2963]

I feel like a poke bowl could meet a lot of the dietary requirements

[@vannillaajofficial204]

that sounds about right

[@Kimby02]

Maybe you could develop mercury poison though?

[@vannillaajofficial204]

@@Kimby02 hm?

[@jessyowell4005]

I was thinking the same thing, well sushi, but same idea.

[@InYourWalls117]

Yeah! I think a lot of different types of “bowls” (like chicken salad or burrito salad) could qualify but I think a poke bowl is the best option

[@DiamondRedFox]

"Well what's on that sandwich?" Matpat: *yes*

[@ailospjellok7475]

what mat hasnt realized yet, "the rest of your life" doesnt mean it has to be beyond tomorrow... so he could be asking what would our final meal be

[@acetaslive9734]

I would love to see a part 2 that also goes into the portions

[@RaymartPlayz]

5:23, unintentional rhyme eyyyyy!

[@ICPDragon]

I know it's been said but as a Dominos employee, I can say that spinach is indeed a topping. There is a chance it's not available everywhere, even though there is a specialty pizza based around it.

[@StarSatin]

I was saying the same thing, yeah. I work there too.

[@kylawiser3561]

@@StarSatin I don't even work there and I know it's a topping lmao. I should probably stop ordering so much Dominos XD

[@StarSatin]

@@kylawiser3561 Eh. It's cheap and nutritionally dense apparently, lol. Crazy to have it featured in this episode considering how much of it I eat for free/ half off to save on groceries... O_O

[@kylawiser3561]

@@StarSatin ugh same lmao

[@nephesh1]

My only concern with spinach on a pizza would be if it's cooked in the oven or topped afterwards. If you cook the spinach, you run a very high risk of killing tons of the nutrients in the greens because of how hellishly hot those ovens are.

[@Aiden-bd5kk]

Thank you food theory because of all this information I think I'm gonna start living a better life with a better diet

[@Hyundai_of_America]

Tacos bc they can have fish, meat, vegetables, and dairy, and fruits if you count peppers as a fruit

[@Pocketnaut]

I love how you used the vagueness of the question to subtly answer all possible versions, that being "everything sandwich", "potato", and "I haven't finished the video so I don't know"

[@Alex-mu6sm]

It's been four months. Did you manage to finish it yet

[@Pocketnaut]

@@Alex-mu6sm I'm almost done

[@yesouioo]

@@Pocketnauthey bud, just checking in on ya, how’s the watching progress going? Don’t strain yourself, soldier.

[@LiamOSullivan]

@@yesouioowe'll never know

[@Emojiboi]

Ik it’s a long video long you got left?

[@delusionalx2605]

I worked at subway for two years and my diet was EASILY around 60% subway sandwiches, and almost every sandwich was on that herb and cheese bread. I genuinely think that was the healthiest diet i’ve ever had I felt great.

[@KineticSymphony]

Subway's pretty healthy if you get plenty of veggies and hearty bread.

[@thymii6946]

If you count out the sugar, I wish they had bread without it

[@KineticSymphony]

@Crimson Outdoors Co. Cheese is unhealthy, I don't eat it. Frozen veggies have more micronutrients intact, they're even better than Fresh. If you're getting cold cuts, sure. Their chicken is pretty good. Subway's meat isn't the highest quality but if you're eating it without cheese or mayo & with tons of veggies, it's very healthy, especially as far as fast food goes.

[@VanNessy97]

@Crimson Outdoors Co. Do you suspect the tuna to be fake, as well?

[@delusionalx2605]

@Crimson Outdoors Co. source trust me bro

[@frosted_glaceon5513]

I love sushi. Rice, seaweed wrap, cooked or raw fish, and a few variations of vegetables seems perfect to me. 🍣

[@kalenlarsen]

Wow I’ve thought about this a few times. I always think of pizza but I never thought of sushi. Actually sushi might be the best answer. It’s just perfect isn’t it?

[@kalenlarsen]

Wow I’ve thought about this a few times. I always think of pizza but I never thought of sushi. Actually sushi might be the best answer. It’s just perfect isn’t it?

[@jojocircus9818]

pasta with chicken, butter, garlic, broccoli, onions, peppers, with sides of garlic bread avocados (with lime juice and bananas. that will be my meal of choice

[@montgomeryusa3884]

“Provided you want to live a long and healthy life” sorry matpat, I want to go out eating peanut butter

[@surakuvliegendefiets6226]

Why wait? Get started today :>>>

[@boop8871]

@@surakuvliegendefiets6226 😂

[@snowyempress3647]

Jesus Christ that’s an astronomical amount of bots

[@montgomeryusa3884]

@@snowyempress3647 yeah idk why

[@Fast-Pass]

Crunchy or smooth?

[@syxlv]

I always go with potatoes because they are very filling and can be cooked in so many ways. I also find it the best tasting of the other options

[@t-4754]

cool! I would use the potatoes to make french fries cause they are yummy

[@foiletta1987]

Honestly, i thougt sushi would win

[@t-4754]

@@foiletta1987 yea

[@t-4754]

@Bilma Soki no one is dumb enough to click your scammy link

[@syxlv]

@@t-4754 yeah, these things are so annoying. KZbin can't delete these obvious scam comments but somehow they always delete my normal comments

[@pcread]

Steak (rib-eye/entrecote). Dietary requirement for carbohydrates is ZERO. FIber is undigestable waste.

[@mccoolfriend6818]

0:24 Old MatPat honestly reminds me of a guy I see in the park every day. Small World 😂

[@Sharkbayy]

As someone who is rlly struggling with food, has an ED and is avoiding fats & carbohydrates at all cost, this felt good to hear. Ty, i’ll keep it in the back on my mind

[@Skylarker_drawss]

Good luck man, I hope you’re able to power through things

[@Kira-bf8nu]

im suffering with something similar too, and carbs are really good!! if eating a lot of food is scary, having a smaller, carb heavy meal can help you feel full quicker, and get some good nutrients too

[@youmukonpaku3168]

there's an easy food that combines most of these: a Dutch dish called "stamppot" (the Belgians call it "stomp") consisting of potatoes mashed with spinach (or kale, if you're into kale for whatever reason.) It should check off most of the nutritional boxes, the main ingredients are potatoes, milk, and spinach (or kale) and it's both tasty (serve with vinegar and a little nutmeg) and easy to make.

[@alexanderhood8993]

Make sure to eat mushrooms too considering that matpat also did a theory on how long can you survive locked in a grocery store and in that video showed how nutritious mushroom is.

[@liamjean5261]

Try keto, or if on statins get off of them.

[@Hoologramek]

Burrito was literally my first thought. All the veggies you can fit, meat, easy format and you can fiddle with spiciness so much that you'll not get bored for the rest of your life

[@thsand5032]

You just need to be careful with the beans. Eating a lot of those will mess up your intestines.

[@terrariangolden6985]

@@thsand5032 I think it probably depends on the beans since as a brazilian, rice and beans is the foundation of my eating habits

[@notbadinternet21]

I was thinking like a chicken salad with crutons!

[@ec4910]

I was thinking sushi for the exact same reason!

[@qmt1610]

​@@terrariangolden6985 There are even beans that are bad for you?? I didn't know that, people always told me beans are always healthy.

[@asukashinohara5604]

I wish videos like these existed in 2014-17, videos in which creators explain why carbs are so important. I have pcos and have been gaining weight ever since I can think, so my natural response was = no food, no weight. Boy was I wrong. Months of gym AND not enough protein, man and *I* was wondering why I didn't gain any muscles and was constantly tired/sick.

[@eduardogoncalves310]

A Poke Bowl, literally anything goes, but I would choose: -Whole rice -Dark green leaves (spinach too I guess) -Salmon, grilled -Cream cheese -Sunomono, which is cucumber -Cherry tomatoes, onions, avocados, ginger, carrots, any veggie you want -Sesame seeds for crunch (and yummy oils)

[@allyblack6451]

I always said salads, similar to matpat's answer in the beginning. You can make any kinda salad. Chicken salad, macaroni salad, fruit salad, normal lettuce salad. It's a good loop hole.

[@itsjuskae]

T h a t s w h a t I s a i d

[@6sillyguy9]

similarly to what matpat said i always said potatoes, because similarly you can make a lot of thing with it, chips, crisps, baked potatoes, roasted etc

[@InkedRat]

I usually said pizza, because a lot of things can qualify as pizza, dessert pizzas, pizzas with any kind of meat, and kind of vegetables, even ones with fruit exist.

[@myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070]

@@sdrawkcabmiay you can drink whatever you want. This is only about food.

[@gianna526]

Well what exactly does one food mean here? One type of food, or one exact dish? Can I choose any salad, and if I can find a loophole to call something a salad, can I eat that?

[@magicninja4727]

I love how a KZbin video explained basic health information that everyone should know better than any health class did in school. The most they really did was show us the food pyramid lmao

[@lawrencetrujillo7365]

The government wants obedient unhealthy robots of course they won’t help.

[@frosted_glaceon5513]

I recognized a lot of stuff from AP Bio. I don't really remember all of it, but it was vaguely familiar to me.

[@matyasgafda5207]

honey... j-just honey

[@lll1122]

@@matyasgafda5207huh

[@itz_mazeink4462]

This would have helped me with my biology test a week ago!! How did I not know about this video??!!?😢😂 I love this video ❤

[@assyrianprincess3]

Actually MattPatt, Chipotle also does salads and their salad bowl options have spinach on it. So when you order the burrito you can request the spinach on it.

[@Kuraokami818]

The other question based off this is “if you can force your worst enemy to eat one food for the rest of their life, what do you choose?” And there IS a correct answer to that. The correct answer? Whatever they want. Why? Because then you get to watch as they slowly start to hate their favorite food.

[@Kovakhiin]

That is pure evil and I love it.

[@Idk-do1ui]

It would still just be worse to have something they never liked in the first place. It’d be horrible to whole way, and even if they did learn to like it, they’d already be tired of it before then.

[@eliseonavarro9168]

Well what if they are smart and choose a food that can sustain them for the rest so the answer should not be whatever they want but their personal favorite food

[@irfan8702]

Calm down satan

[@donovanloreman]

I mean, when I was in the Marines I ate pizza for 3 meals a day for 2 weeks and didnt even come close to hating it, so joke is on you.

[@Fireheartl]

Matpat: "The answer is a LOT more controversial than you might expect..." Me: "Oh god PLEASE don't say human flesh..."

[@sycom-]

Already know ima eat a beef shawarma with all the toppings they provide, man those things are soo good, definitely an underrated food especially for this challenge

[@coltonrichardson2106]

Sandwhiches since they are the most diverse food ever, breakfast sandwhiches, pb and js, ham, grilled cheese, technically pizza, etc

[@NickNitro]

edit: apparently there's people who think I'm lying, or I stole it from some video. I don't care if you think I'm lying, I simply read it in the local newspaper. lol I knew a guy from my town who only ate pizza every day, apparently for 2 years straight. when the domino's didn't get their daily call from him, they called the police & they found him with a broken leg, thankfully rescue'd him.

[@m_artroom]

Interesting story 😂 He might not have been the healthiest, but it might’ve saved his life so~

[@ixHeretic]

Kirk Alexander, or a different guy?

[@MidnightElfYT]

XD (hope he’s ok)

[@ColinMemes]

I actually saw that on the news🤣

[@slite2k59]

You did not know this guy, you saw a youtube video that talked about this story, I saw it too you are not slick lol.

[@Kneightt]

In Final Fantasy XIV, there is a certain food called "archon loaf", which is essentially a bread made in such a way that all nutritional needs are met. Apparently the food doesn't really taste that good to begin with, but it is a viable answer to this question if fictional (yet feasible) foods are allowed.

[@garethbaus5471]

Sounds like it could be primarily made from a legume and grain blend with flax seeds and vegatables mixed in. It would be incredibly difficult to make a version with a long shelf life, but as a meal substitute that you could buy from the baker in a weekly or daily basis it would probably be a great option.

[@xymorm]

sounds like lembas bread from lotr

[@SurotaOnishi]

@@garethbaus5471 it's made from fish and various veggies blended together and mixed in with bread dough before baking. As a result, it tastes like garbage but is extraordinarily nutritious

[@garethbaus5471]

@@SurotaOnishi that sounds worse.

[@SurotaOnishi]

@@garethbaus5471 it is, in the game it's described as disgusting but the society that created it don't care because they simply don't eat for pleasure. It comes from a society of academics called the Sharlayans and they view food as sustenance and nothing more. So they created the archon loaf with only nutrition in mind and didn't care about what it'd taste like.

[@mr_whitehair]

Here's a question I've had for a while, and I'm just starting the video so I don't know if Matt gets to this, but what is a cheap superfood you can eat daily to simplify cooking meals. Like if I had to eat one thing for half of my diet what would be the best thing

[@banana12216]

Matt quit.

[@JaredLipman]

I'm sure a bunch of people have already brought up the Dominos spinach, but I felt I had to not only out of personal satisfaction but also as a loyal employee LOL

[@Yamipaladin]

"Only subway has spinach." Ummm.... Matpat, have you never been to Dominos? They offer spinach as a topping.

[@Wreckur4203]

but raw spinach is healthier 😆🥫

[@three1828]

@@Wreckur4203 HAHAHA SO FUNNY 🤣😂😂😂😂👍👍👍😆😆😆😜 edit- it's sarcasm

[@epicninjacakez6716]

I'm so glad to see this. A tornado just ripped through Tennessee about 10 hours ago, and it *just* missed us. It only took some metal sheets off the roof, but other than the power going out, I'm fine. Seeing this when I woke up was a good start to my day, thanks for that.

[@surakuvliegendefiets6226]

I’m so sorry to hear that! I hope restoring your house isn’t too difficult, thankfully you are okay

[@epicninjacakez6716]

@@surakuvliegendefiets6226 It shouldn't take more than an hour, if not less. There have been areas around us where it was hit worse. We live down in a valley, so lucky us. But we still were scared

[@lauraberbieberbie1003]

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[@neoncigs]

Midwest TN here, super glad you're okay. 😌

[@Earendilgrey]

Glad your okay. We got the heavy rain and wind here in Illinois, but I'm not that far away from Maysville or Edwardsville and they both got hit pretty well.

[@michellethiesen7972]

Salad. You can add whatever toppings you want. Want it sweet and add fruits and nuts? Fine. Wanna make it savory with meat and cheese and crutons or crackers as a topping? Also fine. You can literally add anything.

[@charleshall6598]

5:34 LinoLEic acid. Their names differ by a single letter.

[@DreadPirateElla]

I was so happy when he said potatoes were a good option 😂 that’s what I always answer to that question because I absolutely love potatoes! There’s so many ways to prepare them and they just hit different tbh

[@ChaosWolf1982]

Strictly speaking, in terms of essential chemicals in approximately the right proportions, a regular loaded baked potato (sour cream, bacon, cheese, chives, butter) is the perfect food.

[@fenrirgg]

Potatos are the chicken of the underground 🤯

[@nagatouzumaki6421]

@@fenrirgg what would be the chicken of the water? Haha

[@professorfukyu744]

@@nagatouzumaki6421 bumble bee tuna!

[@fenrirgg]

@@nagatouzumaki6421 🦐 😆

[@goldex8297]

I've actually thought about this before, but if you think about it food doesn't have to be one material only, it can actually be, for example pizza or pasta. You could survive on basically any savory food alone. A pizza contains vitamins, minerals, glucose, carbs, and protein (most of the materials you need to have enough energy. Pasta, lasagna, burgers, sandwiches and most foods do aswell.

[@lauraberbieberbie1003]

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[@lauraberbieberbie1003]

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[@goldex8297]

@@Nazareth69420 yep

[@Nazareth69420]

@@goldex8297 I deleted the comment so we could say we have an inside joke if anybody askes

[@arenexa9013]

BRO ALL I SEE IN YOUR REPLIES ARE BOTS EXCEPT FOR 1 JESUS CHRIST

[@TheRoadhammer379]

A custom grilled chicken wrap, tomato, romaine lettuce, jalepenos, avacado, mayo, garlic, oil and vinegar and Swiss...my perfect life meal

[@hooman1439]

PLEASE do a second part figuring out the ULTIMATE RECIPE to a meal that you can literally eat everyday and not die

[@asiyak.4423]

I’ve been watching these for a long time, and I’m just now starting to REALLY appreciate how much work is put into all these videos... love you Matt and Steph! And we can’t forget the Editors! Love you guys too!

[@juanipani2606]

Funny that my first reaction was "AH the potato obviously as you previously mentioned in the martian video" then Matt said it was five years ago and now I wonder how much space in my brain is just game theory

[@lirurururu]

omg how is no one talking about the rhyming at fires and pies like it was super smooth!!

[@rosegoldgod7630]

Honestly, my freinds and some family would ask this as a 'Hey, we're board' question for a brain teaser. And my awnser would be Sushi. But that type of food Its got grain, meat, and vegetables, and sometimes dairy (if you go with the Cali roll which has cream cheese) almost all the food groups just not fruit (not that i know of) And if i had to pick what i wanted i would pick: Tuna, carrots, avocado, nori (seaweed), roe (fish eggs), and cream cheese (just to check off the dairy box), and ofcourse rice. Now that just what i would pick if someone wants to be like "what specific ingredients?" But if i want a food that has a vast variety that i could never be tired of, Sushi.