The 5-Minute Healthytarian Chili (whole food vegan, oil-free)

[@et1311]

I just made this and I'm eating it now, and I dig it! It was so easy. Thanks a lot for all you do!

[@Healthytarian]

+ET Awesome to hear! Thank you for letting me know and sharing your experience.

[@diana9298]

I'm loving this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Healthytarian]

+Diana Haroldsen That is super awesome to hear! Thanks so much for watching and letting me know :)

[@riaandewinnaar5040]

Looks fantastic, versatile and healthy... Ticks all the boxes!

[@Healthytarian]

+Riaan De Winnaar Great to hear. Thank you for your comment!

[@marietisdell7321]

Made your chili today adding all your suggestions with the avocado, along with the nutritional yeast I used a daisy vegan cheese. It's delicious, going to take it for lunches at work. Thankyou!

[@Healthytarian]

Oh that is so good to hear!!!! Thank you so much Marie for sharing your experience with the chili with me. To your best health :)

[@MrOldSkoolMan]

Great video. I like to add turmeric and black pepper too.... but have a question regarding the low fat. Would it be better to add a tablespoon or two of ground flaxseed or something, in order to bump healthy fats? As you state, there are lots of nutrients and many are fat soluble. I believe in trying to avoid combining higher fat with higher starch but in the case when using certain fat soluble spices and herbs, maybe an exception?

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks so much for your feedback and comment Michael. You are correct that it is best not to combine high amounts of and/or high fat foods with starches for optimal digestion and food combining. In general, most of the ingredients here do have enough fat to help with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. For example, corn alone has about 14% of its calories coming from fat. So if you feel that you would like to bump up the overall energy density of this meal, then you can definitely add a wholesome, higher fat plant food of your choice. For example, my favorite thing to add to this chili during the winter, when a higher fat content is beneficial is some diced avocado on top (instead of a leafy green). However, if it is just a matter of optimal absorption then these ingredients are just fine as they are. Cheers!

[@moirad3848]

Looks great Evita. I will try this. Just watched avocado video too.

[@Healthytarian]

Thank you Moira. Enjoy!

[@evelynbaron2004]

Excellent recipe but there is a legitimate argument that cooking tomatoes releases lycopene not normally fully absorbed. Tx for always great informative broadcasts.

[@Healthytarian]

Hi Evelyn, we get lycopene from tomatoes whether they are raw, blended or cooked, just in different amounts. Yes, we can cook some tomatoes, but we don't have to cook them always. You may gain some lycopene, but lose some vitamin C and other nutrients. So yes, cooking may help in some ways, but it always comes with some downsides too. Thank you for your comment and feedback.

[@ignisdivinus7669]

These spices are packed with loads of health benefits and taste as well. Most Indian spices are proven for various health benefits especially Turmeric proven for cancer cure.. lists are endless..🙂

[@Healthytarian]

For sure! Thank you for adding your helpful comment.

[@ignisdivinus7669]

You are welcome 🙂

[@mzjriley2012]

Please share how you clean your veggies

[@Healthytarian]

No special process, simply rinse with water. If you are concerned about pesticides, buy organic as much as possible, follow the EWG's guide (kzbin.info/www/bejne/apa0lpqjhreGgNU), and possibly peel what cannot be organic to further reduce any high risk options.

[@bobschmob8233]

Hi there! Can I ask what you think of this in regards to food combining? I've heard you speak about it but perhaps there are some nuances to it. Like combining tomatoes and starches for example. Is this acceptable if the food is cooked together as opposed to being used separately? Or still not optimal for combining? Thanks so much! Love your channel!

[@Healthytarian]

Hi Bob, yes indeed. I cover food combining in the following two videos, which will hopefully address your questions, if you have not yet seen them: 1. How to use food combining guidelines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oabKo5Jtrdx-gqc and 2. 10 Problematic meal combinations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJbOmXmPgbGnj8k In summary, animal foods and certain simple sugar-foods, like fruits, create the most problematic food combinations, and should be avoided for proper digestion and better health. But if you don't have serious health or digestive issues, then other food combining guidelines like tomatoes and starches need not be an issue.

[@sayitoutloudchp]

So cute. Thanks for the tips

[@Healthytarian]

My pleasure!

[@RonPaulgirls]

THAT'S TYPICALLY SOMETHING I WOULD EAT, PLUS I'D ADD MAYBE SOME SWEET POTATOES, FRESH PARSLEY OR CILANTRO, MAYBE SOME RICE.........AND SOME HUGS, LOVES AND KISSES FOR YOU

[@Healthytarian]

+RonPaulgirls That is wonderful to hear Ron - thank you :)

[@fazeelalaher6250]

Hi hope you well Would love to do your cooking course How to contact you

[@Healthytarian]

Hello Fazeela, you can take the cooking course here: www.udemy.com/cook-real-food/?couponCode=SITESPECIAL

[@rayradiance666]

Super super super

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks so much Ray!

[@Vegan_Reader]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@Healthytarian]

You are so welcome! And thank you for your kindness!

[@rubenechevarria4892]

how long do you let it cook ?

[@Healthytarian]

Since your beans are already cooked, you only need to warm it all up enough to your liking - just a few minutes. If you don't thaw your corn, and use it fully frozen, then you will need a few more minutes of heating. If you add any peppers or tomatoes, they don't need to be cooked, unless you want to soften them up a bit. So I call it the 5 minute chili because it only takes about 5 minutes to put these together in your pot and just warm up a bit. The less we cook our foods, the more nutrition and value is preserved in our food.

[@mzjriley2012]

Hi I thought corn was GMO?

[@Healthytarian]

Not if it is organic. Here is a video on how to avoid GMOs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3S1ZoyDmr2KapY

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

I don't understand. Could you please explain it again? I bet you've never heard that! Lol - Love your vids!! (By the way, when I share vids with friends and family, I call you "the great communicator!")

[@Healthytarian]

Ha, ha good one :D And what a lovely compliment to receive. Thank you!

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

Ok look... I'm getting a bit irritated. I watch & save your vids/ recipes and make them when I can but... I'm getting behind. You have way too much good info/recipes for a busy guy to keep up with! Please slow down on your excellent teaching/recipes so I can catch up! LOL

[@Healthytarian]

Well, you got your request :) I have not made any new videos since last fall, as I have been occupied with creating a whole video cooking course at first, and then had to focus on other projects. I hope to resume new videos here again later this summer or fall. Best wishes!

[@FluffysMum]

If you dont live in America, its a bottle or carton of passata. In the UK tomato puree comes in a tube and its a really concentrated paste, so please don't use that

[@Healthytarian]

Thanks so much for sharing that tip and advice!

[@mueslimuncher1950]

Why the obsession with avoiding oil? Fats are a necessary part of a balanced diet. Without them you miss out on essential fat soluble vitamins!

[@Healthytarian]

Fats are necessary. Oils are not. Please do not mistaken one of the other - the nutrition and health differences between them are immense. Oils are processed fats - not found anywhere in nature naturally, and not natural to our body. Your body is best equipped to digest and breakdown whole foods that have fats, not isolated fats in the form of oils. Therefore, those who choose to eat a whole-food, plant-based diet, which is what this channel is all about, do not include heavily or industrially processed and isolated foods, like oils.