How Switching To A Vegan Diet Transformed This Woman’s Life.

[@jo-annpotter1443]

What a sweetheart. I'm going to get my niece to watch this. She has IBS. I switched to a WFPB diet last year and I feel the best I've ever felt my whole life. I'm 63.

[@TeamBroccoli]

I have Crohn’s. I went on a plant based diet in 2014. Still going strong. My disease has been so much better since eating this way. But I definitely need to stay away from too much processed vegan foods. It causes flare ups from time to time. This is just a warning for anyone in the midst of switching to this lifestyle in order to heal themselves. WFPB (whole food plant based) is always going to work better than junk food vegan. It’s a slippery slope for those of us with food addictions however. Beware, but you are on the right path! 😃✌🏻

[@Kgriffard4]

I've been trying to tell my fiance this but he is terrified to eat anything.

[@Kathryn721]

I had something similar. I figured out it was eggs that were causing me debilitating IBS. Got rid of those and things got way, way better! I still didn't go vegan though. Fast forward 20 years to about 2 months ago and I was having migraines at least once a week, plus high BP and cholesterol. I finally made the switch to WFPB and in only 2 months my migraine occurrences are cut in half and my cholesterol is down 27% ! Me and my doctor are very happy (thankfully I have a very supportive doc).

[@RhiannonsPlantPath]

Thank you so much for sharing sharing your story with us!😊 As a Certified Vegan/Plant-Based Nutritional Health Coach (...focusing on lifestyle transformation...) I see people everyday who could benefit from a Plant-Based diet but lack people in their lives to guide them down the right path.. It's very powerful when those who have overcome the struggles tell the story to those who may need to hear it in that moment.❤❤❤

[@ac4486]

Good on you. A plant based diet (and all the fiber that comes with it) has made my morning routine so much more satisfying haha. That alone has been convincing enough for me. When my routine changes and I can only eat out or convenience foods, such as when I travel, it really makes me look forward to getting back to the healthy meals I prepare for myself at home

[@zoltant.2542]

As someone who got diagnosed just a month ago... yes please.

[@smudge8882]

As someone who was diagnosed six years ago, my advice: not only is a whole foods plant based diet the best one to go for, but you should also watch out for your own personal dietary triggers. Common ones are yeast and gluten, but they could be anything

[@zoltant.2542]

@@smudge8882 100% agree. I am on a low-fat gluten-free whole foods plant-based diet at the moment and I am nearly symptom-free already. I am on probiotic treatment, no medicine whatsoever.

[@Dieblauesau]

I dont stay away from anything plant based. In my opinion, one should eat a very varied vegan diet with lots of fruit and whole food plant based is the best, but that works for me, maybe not the same for everyone. Med free .

[@zoltant.2542]

​@@ChappySinclair I've been low-fat whole foods plant-based ever since and I consider my disease healed. It's been a long journey, but this definitely works.

[@adamsheret149]

I have suffered with UC for a long time. I watched Game Changers and decided to go plant based due to the reduced inflation they reported in the documentary. I am 9 months in, still not back to 100% health but I have to say that I have been feeling sooooooooo much better since going plant based. I have found that sauerkraut and Kimchi have also helped, they have to be the unpasteurized versions though. Nearly all the supermarket bought sauerkraut and kimchi are pasteurized so you need to go to a specialist or make your own which is actually pretty easy. Brilliant video, hopefully see more relating to this subject.

[@mae9064]

Great vid thanks. Dr Alan Desmond’s book blew my mind as crohns sufferer. He’s a visionary in the whole gastro field in my opinion. WFPB ever since and feeling good. Not a peep from my IBD.

[@w.d.6608]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you feel better.

[@classygal5234]

Amazing!! Always follow your heart and do what’s best for your body and soul and the plant 🙏🏽❤️ #stopanimalcruelty

[@xilefnetsrak]

Worked for me me as well. On a wfpb diet I am on remission without medication.

[@superschnell5607]

Hi. Can you tell what your diet was?

[@moonii6351]

@@superschnell5607wfpb stands for (whole food plant based). So in other words she’s vegan.

[@Sunabe77]

Yes this. Vegan is so much easier to your whole digestion system. Im suffering from early ps. cholangitis and my father had colitis. On a vegan diet I experience much milder to no symptoms. Regular meat eating gives me a stomach ache. Living in Japan now, I ended up eating some meat again since the vegan options are scarce. My body is telling me to stop that stuff already. The connection seems obvious.

[@sectionalsofa]

I don't know where my comment went, but here's a redo. I've been symptom free since my diagnosis of Crohn's 14 years ago. In fact I never had symptoms, perhaps because of my largely wfpb diet. Despite this, according to a recent colonoscopy and CT scan, my disease has progressed and is now severe. My doctor says I need to go on meds or it will progress. Not happy about this and since the news I've become gluten free and fully whole food plant based. Moral of story from this 69 year old woman: IBD is tricky. Plant based is the way to go, but it's important to follow up with appropriate tests. It can progress even without symptoms.

[@mae9064]

@Linda S thanks for heads up. Like you a WFPB Crohns person and avoiding visiting docs office because I feel great. Will take your warning on board.

[@Seánybruv]

How were you diagnosed in the first place if you never had symptoms?

[@sectionalsofa]

@@Seánybruv Routine screening colonoscopy.

[@698eer]

When you say "I've become fully whole food plant" im assuming you were still consuming some animal products before? thanks for sharing

[@LittleJerrySeinfeld]

wasn't quality animal products.. it was junk food. but I'm glad you figured it out. I have crohns and have trouble with all fruits and many vegetables, dairy, grains. idk what to do

[@eebee6587]

I'm fortunate to have no gut problems but my husband has Crohn's and has felt so much better since we've gone vegan. His last review showed it had gone from severe to mild with no changes to meds. Trying to spread the word far and wide! 👍👍

[@Ronsharo]

It takes some time but it improves all the time on WFPBD. It took me two years to got rid of my colitis.

[@zoltant.2542]

Look into Pam Popper's method of making it go into full remission. Going vegan is step one, going WFPB is step two and committing to no oil (low fat), giving up gluten and the exclusion of trigger foods might be the final step to make it heal. Wishing good luck from another guy with Crohns!

[@carnismiscancer2108]

Veganism is rising and thriving while carnism is trying and dying!

[@lilith7706]

Can't expect life when they feed with death...

[@keithcomtois7926]

i have crohns and have started this diet but i dont know if i should be staying away from raw leafy greens. i have heard confliting things

[@navidkh1883]

I have almost the same experience as yours. 👍⚘️

[@maiqueashworth]

I also had this, and followed Dr Greger 's advice and ate chili powder. It's cleared up, I also eat a whole food plant based diet.

[@carlavella9421]

When I was diagnosed with IBS, my doctor at the time told me that I probably shouldn't be vegan and recommended me the FODMAP diet, as if types of dairy and meats were gonna cure my horrible constant pain symptoms lol...anyway, I'd been vegan for 5 years already prior and definitely wasn't gonna let his advice revert that. My IBS turned out to be mental related. I've been working on my stress/mental state and it's basically all gone away. Even if yours isn't mental, don't always assume that a recommended diet by a doctor is going to help, especially if they are not versed in vegan diets, they wouldn't know how to recommend that or even believe it would help, if they themselves are not familiar with it

[@patsydf]

Thank goodness for Charlie! excess cheese did it for me, didn't have IBS but gall bladder problems. I had naturally just gone off dead flesh anyway so dairy was the last thing to go, very hard for a cheese lover but quite honestly I felt a sense of relief to let go, no more health problems. I'm 70, not on any medication whatsoever. The only problem is a social one, people can be quite vicious when they twig that I'm not only veggie but totally plant based. My oldest friend's remark was 'Oh that's going too far!', and takes a swipe at the subject now and again.

[@browersport3131]

Great story thank you...

[@johndavid4831]

How selfish am I...for deciding to go vegan for my health. I guess I should have just gone ahead and died of heart disease, because my top concern wasn't the welfare of the animals I was conditioned to see as food. Activists can be their own worst enemies. It doesn't matter how people get to a vegan lifestyle, they will learn to appreciate all the benefits during their struggle to regain their health.

[@marley7659]

Vegan is an ethics stance. Plant based is dietary only.

[@proudchristian77]

Thumbs up is broken, heads up & congratulations sweet heart ! Vegetarian get more food , if u r interested, 🐟 here is your thumbs up , 👍👍 nice story !

[@thepurestbashir-xr5ex]

I have been vegan due to colitis but im having extreme gas and pain I find it hard to eat foods and I’m eating more carbs wfuxh is causing me this terrible gas I’m scared that I have to go back to carnivore

[@sebastian.tristan]

Good job! Keep up the good work.

[@Jenatorre]

When I became vegan ten years ago, my IBS reversed. I wish I was born and raised plant-based.

[@luv2laff473]

I agree with everything she’s saying but what I most agree with is that T-shirt. 😂

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Glad things are working out. Sounds like you have allergies that are causing the digestive problems. Dairy allergies react similiar. Pizza generally has dairy and soy allergens.

[@dawnshimmerglow2259]

so glad for her!

[@babyjesse963]

@2:49 guuurrrll you ain’t slick tryna flash this quick. It’s a good thing I paused it. That’s why your stomach hurts because you’re eating dog biscuits and uncooked rice. I had to change this because my stomach was getting upset. P.s. - And before you say I’m insensitive, I bleed out my man 🐱 too

[@marca5883]

I have a similar story, drs where useless, found pbwg after game changers came out & although it has its faults that film changed my life, vegan since that day & Ibd a thing of the past...

[@KmmBev]

Thanks for posting my husband has had a similar path as you except he unfortunately had his colon removed and many years later his J pouch failed- he now lives with an ileostomy. We both know things could have been very different for him and lots of pain and suffering could have been avoided if he had only known about diet and lifestyle changes. Spread the word, save others! 🥰🥲

[@martinholas8652]

My gut health has improved since I became vegan ( I had some irritated bowels ), my cousin wasn't as lucky as diagnosed with Crohn's illness. I gave them my recommendations to help him, they trusted official medicine.His health has deteriorated and he had to undergo surgery to remove his big bowel

[@onlypendants]

Have you ever thought about trying Indian food? Trust me you will go crazy with the umpteen vegan/ vegetarian ( with a strong possibility of turning it into a vegan option ) options available in it. Do give it a shot. 👍🏼🙂

[@petrtomasek7969]

Me too! Same story

[@SuperFoodParents]

We didn't have IBS but we are reversing our chronic illnesses🥦🥔

[@smudge8882]

IBD and IBS are completely different illnesses. IBD is autoimmune and can cause permanent damage to the digestive tract. In severe cases, it can kill you. IBS doesn't do that

[@isaacperal9778]

Amazing story…

[@TsoiIzAlive]

What do you think about Pescetarian diets?

[@rasputozen]

Overall they're better than beef/chicken/pork, dairy and eggs but not as good as WFPB. Learn to cook dried beans and whole grains and grind your own flax/chia seeds for omega3s and you'll feel amazing. Every meal will sit well in your stomach. Then get a b12+d3 supplement and you're good to go.

[@TsoiIzAlive]

@@rasputozen Interesting insight thanks do you recommend any Supplement brand or will any do ? Have you had any bad experiences with Supplementation and how natural is a whole plant based diet really if we have to supplement or is it a means to the cause because the alternative is way worse

[@rasputozen]

@@TsoiIzAlive I personally get the Herbaland b12+d3 but I'm sure there are other good ones. I haven't had any problems with supplementation, actually the opposite, because b12 is hard to get even as an omni (livestock are usually supplemented) a supplement guarantees my b12 and d3 levels are great instead of guessing. A WFPB is as natural as any. The reason we need to supplement b12 is because we now clean our vegetables well and don't drink out of streams (both of which contain the bacteria that creates b12, same way animals in wild get theirs). D3 you don't really need if you work outside a lot. Many of us don't though and so it's nice to supplement. Best wishes.

[@TsoiIzAlive]

@@rasputozen ahhh great Insight thank you I will look into this more 🫶🏼

[@rasputozen]

@@TsoiIzAlive Np. The hardest part of anything is just starting. Never stop learning and trying new things and you'll find your can do more and more.

[@cathycoppin5682]

I could go well over week or more bfore I open my bowels I do have I bs.went vegan for a week couldn’t believe it I started going twice a day what difference

[@foreverworshipjesuschrist3263]

Veganism is definitely good for the bowels. A vegan diet is also a biblical form of fasting before God known as the Daniel fast. Veganism got me closer to Jesus Christ in a very big way. Vegan diets will get you closer to Jesus Christ.

[@juliasfoodforthought5231]

Water and gasoline don't mix

[@bean1077]

Really happy for you but why not have tried gluten free first? It would take 3-6 months or more to feel better.

[@scienceislove2014]

I'm vegan for animals but I've seen my uncle heal..

[@rojehseryiane3375]

My health issues have gone after I became vegan

[@RainWalking]

Fact is, it is not a diet

[@tarax8410]

Going full plant based for nearly a year made me a very poorly bunny... Only because I found out after years of different elements that I have Histamine intolerance.. Every thing I thought I was being soo healthy eating was high histamine food..

[@DGNINEFOUR]

Vegan whole foods plant based for life!

[@tarax8410]

@@DGNINEFOUR.Yes for people who can... But as I have just found out... not every one can tolerate high histamine foods... That's meat and dairy included... Look up mast cell disorder before going all vagan holy... I'm not saying going plante base is bad... I'm saying it's impossible for some...

[@toni4729]

I feel sorry for you. Fat never made anyone fat and you've gone the wrong way. Never mind, you'll learn. I haven't even had a cold in forty years. I'm a carnivore and seventy three years old. All the foods you used to eat, curries, etc. nearly nearly killed me.

[@RoseTorn411]

Dead @3:45

[@greenteaprincess02]

You should not feature such foul tshirts in your videos.

[@Rosonicole]

It’s actually a wonderful shirt!! I’m looking to purchase a dzn!!😂😂

[@noticeddamian]

Did you send gojiman your poo?

[@OnesFan1]

Stop saying veganism when you mean pb diet.

[@user-lo9cw6pq7j]

Crazy crazy watching these videos--vegans are like Plant Base is great!! Carnivore are like veggies want to kill you!!???? 🤪

[@franklinrand9228]

OMG, long winded with no information......