How to Stay on a Vegan Diet and Not Quit | Karen Smith, RD, on The Exam Room Podcast

[@darlastipanovich5433]

Cravings: After nearly two years on the WFPB lifestyle, the cravings are minimal. BUT! If I want something sweet, I do not allow myself to buy anything. I have a cupboard filled with baking ingredients (holidays, after all!!), and if I REALLY REALLY REALLY need something, I must bake it. No buying. Just baking. Surprising how the thought of getting everything out and making cookies and cleaning up cookie-mess quickly eliminates the desire to eat them. Cheers!😁

[@valjean2036]

Lmao about the thought of cooking then yup that does it

[@sew977]

That’s genius!!!

[@missiris1234]

Great! But some people like to bake😙fortunately I am not one of them. Energy balls are enough for me.

[@alianathefoxfairy]

omg that's so smart!!

[@chrispicakes6577]

Unfortunately I know how to make mug cakes without a recipe…😂

[@jasmineperez5877]

I've decided to go vegan because my cancer has returned three times. 2020, 2021 and 2022. I have nothing to lose but the cancer within me. It's a no Brainerd. 2 1/2 weeks so far and going strong.

[@valnaples]

blessings to you....my dad died of colon cancer in 1988 and my brother died of it in 2012.....I've been plant-based since 2012....hoping it will help me....LOVE veggies and fruits!

[@OkieGal2]

Yes, blessings to you, Jasmine. 2 1/2 weeks! You go, girl!

[@TrojansFirst]

I got some advice; broccoli sprouts grow them yourself. Just buy some seeds and learn how to sprout them. Eat a handful of broccoli sprouts 3 times a day, morning, noon, night.

[@gmr1241]

@@TrojansFirst I'd like to sprout stuff - I did it years ago but now I've got it in the back of my mind that if I get it wrong there's a risk of food poisoning - Am I being irrational?

[@verenamartini8695]

​ @G M R Be careful with the alfafa whose seeds are not smooth and can keep microbes in the tiny hollows! For the other seeds, no problem, two rinses a day and for the broccoli, I consume them after two days of germination, this is where they contain the most micronutrients. Sprouting, WFPB for 6 years and free from a nasty cancer!

[@Shogun-a7s]

Been on vegan raw, no processed food diet for 2 weeks and my allergies and sinuses are 99% cured. Off all my meds. Couple rashes also went away. I see the light. Thank you for your videos 🙏

[@skinnydee1886]

That's great 👍

[@missiris1234]

Will you be going back to cooked foods?

[@Shogun-a7s]

I learned that cooked potatoes are important. Just had a baked sweet potato. After it was cooked I added a little flax seed oil, herbs and cooked garlic. Yes, I will have cooked foods sparingly. Will focus on being sure that over 50% of my daily diet is raw. No more cooked oil of any kind. I'm also juicing every day.

[@DrDennis]

Been on Dr Furhman plant based diet 10 days and no help on allergies.

[@melyndaduh3501]

@@DrDennis Bet it's helped with a lot of other markers, though, like cholesterol, elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure, arthritis, general fat on body, clogged arteries, and countless other benefits from giving our body the food it thrives on.

[@robinsaxophone232]

I tried all the diets. Usually two weeks and I was done either the exception of WW which lasted about six months. Went whole food plant based over five years ago and except for an occasional processed vegan food cheat I’ve stuck with it. The weight just came off while never being hungry. It took a couple of months to get over the cravings but all those are gone and I love the way I cook and eat now.

[@monikakress3867]

I have had the same experience. it’s been easy to maintain overall.

[@citadelofwinds1564]

I have been on a vegan diet for about six months now. Mostly. I used up some remaining cheese and fish rather than throw out good food. And I promised myself at the beginning that I will NOT force myself to be 100% compliant from the get go, but would allow myself the occasional non-vegan stuff if I'm eating out and there are no vegan options whatsoever. Then I will have fish or eggs rather than starve. I chose this more relaxed approach because over ten years ago when I tried going vegan, I was very strict and ended up feeling deprived. I could never enjoy treats at work, and it was hard to find vegan friendly shops or restaurants. I ended up quitting because it was that hard to be 100% compliant. I learned from that, and it has made a huge difference to not aim to be PERFECT. Because we humans are not perfect. And circumstances can suddenly change. Aiming for 95% compliance, I was about 90% vegan compliant at the start, and for the past three months it's been virtually 100%, with just a couple of non-vegan meals. This relaxed approach is the very reason I've been able to keep it going so long, and will continue mostly vegan for the rest of my life. It helps that I haven't told anyone I've gone vegan, so I'm not getting snarky comments or pressure from anyone - either for going vegan OR for "failing" to be 100% vegan. The bottom line: don't try to be perfect and you won't feel like a total failure when you "fail" to meet a 100% target. This may be a big factor in why so many people drop out altogether - thinking it has to be all or nothing. Allowing some realistic, pragmatic flexibility will make it a lot easier to stay with a mostly vegan diet for the long haul.

[@tiffanybrown-bobo7424]

This has been my approach as well, and it is working for me. I also went strict plant-based about 9 years ago, and it was difficult to sustain because I was the only one in my household doing this, and my children were very young.

[@divastyle05]

LOVE this comment! So helpful. I'm new to this way of eating (3 weeks in); and I felt so bad for "failing" yesterday. Even my husband had to tell me, "Don't be so hard on yourself." THANK YOU!!!

[@TheSapphireLeo]

That is not vegan, because cruel and gen()cidal and collectively to the animals, environment and humans?

[@Mialuvsveggies]

Plant Strong 55 years, definitely keep trigger food out of the house 100%. The “Aww but the kids…” is no excuse, kids shouldn’t be eating those items regularly either. Go out for treats, make it a special occasion. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate… Before indulging in trigger foods, wait 20 minutes… Be conscious and indulge in small portions.

[@meman6964]

Husband keeps food in house I don't eat . Very hard to stay out of his snack shelf Meals, not a problem... It's the snacks

[@annalundquist7247]

In the beginning it was hard to handle pressure from others. I managed but always felt tired by it. Sometimes I thought that maybe I should quit, just because of all the trouble of not finding food in restaurants, explaining to people what plants are (yup! milk is still not a plant...) and explaining why I don't want to be "flexible" (eat what they are serving just this once). The thought that steered me back on track was always: I am doing this for myself. It is about my physical and mental health. It is about the planet and all the other creatures on it. Me breaking my conscience (I know it is oversized, but I still can't live with breaking it) by betraying myself and my values, will not make me or anybody else happier. Me standing my ground however, will. Also, do I really want to have all those health issues back, just to make others more comfortable? Next year it will be twenty years since I started my journey.

[@ima7333]

The most restrictive diet i’ve ever been on was Atkins. It made me so miserable & left me feeling stuffed yet hungry all the time. WFPB feels like a walk in the park in comparison. Being Asian (chinese indonesian) w/ the heavy use of spices, i usually just either omit the meat or simply sub w/ firm tofu. If the craving for chips got intense, i’d simply get a single serving chips w/ veggie heavy dip. If the cold sweet craving got intense, i’d blend a smoothie bowl. It’s so good and left me feeling great.

[@wendywright3513]

Quit smoking 15 years ago and used water for sipping all the time to take away cravings, went Vegan 2 years ago, and use sipping water to stop mindless eating

[@Sparkling-Cyanide]

Good for you for managing to quit smoking! I quit 23 years ago, cold turkey. Unfortunately, I kept the Tootsie Roll Pop company in business to do it. Fortunately, the Tootsie Roll Pops have long been removed from my diet.

[@debbieguthrie2307]

Chuck, I applaud you. I'm struggling and my friends(meat eaters) actually ask if my doctor is worried about my weight loss. Crazy people, I'm weighing more now than when I was dieting

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Or call them animal body ingesters, mrderers, fascists and/or vorephilles and see how you see them, then?

[@flmusicvegan1768]

Yes I love this. It's a journey, mistakes will happen. You have to believe in yourself.

[@angelahill3556]

I have been whole food plant based for over two years and will never go back. I crave good food now not bad. I can't stand to smell any animal products either.

[@jeffwatson151]

My diet is so consistent if I have a craving I'll satisfy it I don't really miss a beat because being so consistent over decades overtakes any infrequent indulgence. My labs are always excellent I get a metabolic panel and CBC every 6 months.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another fantastic interview Chuck Carroll. I have been vegan for 6 years and never plan to go back to consuming animals because I don't view it as a diet but a lifestyle ( which means avoiding other products & services outside of food that exploit animals.).

[@hamrthroer]

I’ve been plant based for over 20 years however I had been diagnosed as pre diabetic. Just as I was ready to resign myself to that small percentage of folks beyond help I made an appointment with Karen. Out of all of the podcasts, books, audio books and even my vegan health coach training she zeroed in on the few missing pieces of the puzzle. She is a nutritional Genius and an amazing human being 😇

[@jessicaolson5575]

I try to be happy with the feeling of being “peckish” before bed. I feel good that I’m a little peckish, because that means that when I go to sleep my body is ready to burn fat all night when I’m sleeping. So I’m a little uncomfortable but it means I’m ready to work on my goals while I’m asleep. I think that using the word “peckish” instead of “hungry” makes it more manageable.

[@maryjo5518]

Love this “peckish”😄

[@juliepayn7696]

its just damn hard at first. but keep on trying and eat dates for sweets and lots of grains and pasta.

[@debbiekiefer4938]

Great word "peckish"! Love it!

[@melissaribeiro4173]

Great attitude! as long as one is consuming adequate calories throughout the day

[@arambarsamian6312]

*Staying* vegan is easy - just picture the victims of non-vegan choices. I suppose making the change to veganism can be hard. However, *being* vegan is effortless. There are hundreds of choices in the supermarket. It’s been 16 years for me. I love it. And I *celebrate* making compassionate, cruelty-free choices. The health benefits have been a lovely bonus.

[@scienceislove2014]

@Sattva Institute my gosh..i always think the same when I crave dairy ice cream..

[@69camaro19]

Yup, I do the same.💪

[@pennynolan7597]

That's all it takes for me. Not a chance of going back!

[@Erik80sFan]

HaHaHa. 😂 Calves are not in dangered! There’s no shortage of those! We have plenty of supply to meet demand!

[@cmj5281]

As usual a great video! Thank you as always for the great info. May God continue to move you to help others🍉🥬🥕🍌🍓

[@cassandrablume6808]

I forget who said it, but it is basically "having why-power beats willpower". I've been vegetarian/ mostly vegan over a year now. Having a strong reason WHY does beat willpower. There are many reasons to continue not eating meat & dairy. I think staying informed about the related issues such as health, animal cruelty, environment, etc. helps keep motivation stronger than temptations. Also, enjoying yummy WFPB foods helps and I have healthier alternatives when desired, such as SoDelicious frozen bars. I think a cruelty free diet helps one also live a happier, connected with nature lifestyle.

[@lilpetec6803]

I use nonprocessed foods and nuts . Lentils added for calories and soy and almond milk. I reduced breads from several slices to 2 slices per day. Nuts will help you maintain your triglycerides and you will have higher HDL or good fats.

[@kdm5105]

MIGRAINES. I think the "why" is important with any significant lifestyle change. I went WFPB two years ago in hopes of mitigating chronic migraines, about 15-20 a month. Immediately, they reduced to 5-6/month, and my neurologist suggested a CGM to monitor blood sugar although my tests always come back in the normal range (I'm also underweight). I was able to correlate an abnormal insulin sensitivity issue (blood glucose spikes) with those remaining migraines. Once I shifted to lower GI WFPB, I've reduced them to ZERO! No food is better than being pain free!

[@DC-jz7io]

Amazing

[@happycook6737]

That's awesome!

[@osoniye4209]

What foods do you avoid for lower GI?

[@kdm5105]

@@osoniye4209 I can eat maybe one bite of the following without problems, but anything more and I get a migraine: rice, pasta, potatoes, and most beans, along with any kind of wheat breads or crackers. I can eat an unlimited amount of veggies, fruit, and soybeans, so soybeans and tofu are the bulk of my protein (think brownies and blondies made with soybeans; they're incredible).

[@osoniye4209]

@@kdm5105 Thanks for your reply. Now I'm wondering how you sweeten those brownies? With fruit? Where might I find a recipe?

[@cecilia333]

from keto, flextitarian, vegetarian and finally I reached vegan diet.. the most successful and healthiest diet and my lifetime diet... I feel great .My body heal itself and I have so much energy everyday.. no more hungry feelings. I do eat plant based only.. I avoided all sort of vegan processed food.

[@wgg6188]

Usually evening hunger is due to not eating enough during the day. If I can’t resist, it’s frozen blueberries or sunflower seeds that have to be shelled. I am actually allergic to the protein in milk, so ppl don’t force dairy on me (cheese seems to be in everything these days!). Some of my vegan friends have told ppl they are allergic to dairy, to stop others from forcing animal products on them. So sad that doctors don’t tell their patients the truth about the benefits of a WFPB diet. Good video…staying true to eating habits is a real problem.

[@bettymaugeri7316]

I eat more variety of foods than I’ve ever eaten before - I transitioned in February 2019 due to gut issues and never looked back. I wish I had done this sooner!

[@Wiggy8]

I really like how you say that you could go for a while letting yourself be uncomfortable, and you can get through that short period of time.

[@stephanies3862]

My nighttime munchies has nothing to do with actually being hungry. I can be super full but I still want sweets and junk

[@debk6161]

Great podcast! I will share the link with my Whole Foods Plant Based Lifestyle group!!!

[@juliaparry-hill7509]

Great video. I find that people who go vegan for the animals stay vegan. But, if you are going plant-based for your health, this video is a must watch. I have shared it with friends on Facebook. Thank you for providing insights that may help many!

[@pamcheatwood8951]

I don’t have a problem staying vegan, I have a hard time losing the final 30 lbs. without being super restrictive. I exercise, meal prep, etc. I don’t want to feel like I’m on a diet I want it to be a lifestyle.so I’m on day 2 of a 16/8 fast

[@gmr1241]

Oh, same here. I lost 10 kg so easily but the final bit of podge aint shifting... yet.

[@Flash777-b5p]

I highly highly recommend you follow the starch solution way of eating if you’re not on it already. It’s a life changer.. nothing has worked for so many people and myself but the ones who follow it end up loosing all the weight without any effort at all and keep the weight off and off all medications and staying healthy. It’s a Low fat WFPB way of eating.. stay on a 50/50 plate and you will see the results in no time.. it took me less than a year to lose 73 pounds!! I was taking different types of medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, fibromyalgia and not one pill but a few different types of pills for chronic migraine headaches as well and now I’m off all medications and I’m 47 years old and feel better now than when I was in my 20s.. I’m loving my new life and never ever turning back to my old self! The key is staying low fat which is also no added oils so don’t cook with oils, no vegan processed foods or vegan junk foods, no refined sugars and while you’re in the weight loss process stay away from nuts and avocados.. once you lose the weight if it doesn’t affect your weight you can eat some nuts, seeds and avocados but keep it very minimal like eat it sometimes. Keep the foods as natural as possible.. I highly recommend you read these books.. The starch solution and Your body in balance.. also if you haven’t yet I recommend you follow Plantiful Kiki you learn so many great tips from her and her friend Hannah! Best wishes on your journey to better health!! ;)

[@Flash777-b5p]

Another thing that I forgot to say.. it’s incredible but not even when I was 15 years old I managed to stay this slim like I am now lol

[@binspired3117]

Maybe do a couple of days of alternate fasting to kick that “Autophagy” in” this may be that missing link😊🙏🏽💞

[@brettzukus5221]

Chuck has food cravings? He’s human just like us. Be gentle to yourself. I’m fighting the cravings monster, too.

[@happycook6737]

My cravings are minimal if I avoid all processed food, eat high fiber, avoid all sweeteners (no stevia, no monkfruit, no fake sugars, etc), no added oils/fats and eat at least 3 pounds of food per day. At lunch and dinner I have a cup of homemade vegetable clear soup, green leafy salad with nonstarchy veggies, and a dinner plate that is half steamed veggies, 1/4 minimally processed starch like brown rice or baked potato, and 1/4 bean or tofu. Dessert is whole fruit. Not sure what works for others but this works great for me.

[@gmr1241]

To the lady who wants to stop snacking on hummous - if you make your own without oil (so quick and easy) and dip veggies into it that's not so bad.

[@meman6964]

Dilute hummus with pumpkin! I like red pepper hummus so the color works. I've processed 6 pumpkin every fall. But now using straight canned pumpkin. 1:1 ratio. Texture about the same , easy to spread or dip

[@annamurtaugh3435]

Vegetarian 45 years, vegan 10 years. Loving it!

[@stephikarolyi8706]

Off topic but I'd love to hear a deep dive on the topic of iron and how to absorb it optimally for the regular person and for someone who has a difficult time absorbing iron.

[@billsharer1876]

Ive heard vitamin c helps immensely with iron absorption. Id suggest in general make sure you are eating vitamin c foods throughout the day. Its a water soluble vitamin so your body cant store it for more than about 4 hours.

[@mnelson9057]

Same, yes please 🙏

[@vimalkirti4845]

- try > 0.6% Celtic seasalt saline water ( >1 tsp Celtic seasalt/liter of water), >3 liters/day

[@lindaripp5902]

Thanks so much.

[@gregorymcmahan3914]

Yep, I knew it- I need to work with a therapist to take my exercise and nutrition game to the next level. Reversing five decades of ingrained habits by myself just won't cut it.

[@amandahollifield3297]

I think a book called The Pleasure Trap has examples on how to talk to food pushers

[@MarcellaSmithVegan]

Watch for the fish juice that alot of store-bought Kimchi have in it and you'll see it in recipes, look for Vegan Kimchi as they do make it

[@StacySanseverino]

Is the “midnight” snacker going to bed too late? Are they getting emotionally fed during the day?

[@happycook6737]

Another thing to consider is does that midnight snacker need more pleasure in their life. For example--a hot bath, 15 minutes to read a book, etc. People run, run, run all day long without a break.

[@melyndaduh3501]

What helps me stay focused? . Remembering my most recent lab work so I can stay healthy and Improve my markers . What keeps me from eating pork cows and chickens and their products is remembering these animals from some plants based videos and how filthy and cruelly they are raised. . Also since I have bragged about the true health benefits of being plant based I want to show family it can be done. . Watching plant based videos daily. Instead of A/A I have SAD/A I guess. 😄 . If I see I have started a bad food habit I try to take corrective measures.

[@Deb_BG]

How to stay with a vegan diet/LIFESTYLE. Just decide that animals deserve kindness. Easy.

[@peter5.056]

My mom used to have out of control T2 diabetes. Well, after 4 years on a low fat whole food starch based diet, with fruits and vegetables (and the very occasional egg or fish) I performed a glucose tolerance test on her yesterday. Her highest number was 160mg/dL. That was after 150 grams of PURE glucose syrup cut with water by 50% on an empty stomach. Heck, I'm not diabetic (a1c of 4%) and I peaked at 165mg/dL, after the test. Within 2 hours, my mom's blood sugar level was 80mg/dL, and mine was 77mg/dL within 1 hour. Carbs do not cause diabetes. In fact, they are the sure for it;)

[@bethbower2051]

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing. I feel hopeless about my diabetes, but if your mom could get better, maybe I shouldn't give up!

[@vimalkirti4845]

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[@lollyb8808]

You can stick to a "vegan diet" because it's not a diet it's a moral and ethical principle.

[@talks2squirrels953]

I developed a habit to stop eating by 4pm. Best thing I have ever done for my health. Gherlin adjusts with new schedules. If you move it back 30 minutes a few days retrains your gherlin monster. Also turning off the TV for a week, eating in front TV is a habit that didn't exist 2 generations ago. Those commercials are designed to make you want to eat.

[@annwilliams6438]

Excellent show as usual. One major point that I think is WRONG: 'cravings do NOT have to do with a nutritional deficiency'. I have found that if I start craving salty & fatty foods, that I am probably short on mineral salts (magnesium, potassium, calcium etc salts - NOT table/sodium salt). I find that if I have even half a teaspoon of mineral salts (also called 'base salts' sometimes) can get me over hectic cravings a lot easier than expected. It takes about 20 - 30 minutes for it to get into my system enough to be helpful.

[@louiseschuler6163]

Staying vegan for me is easy… loosing 40lbs on the onset, kept it off for 5 yrs and then all the processed foods crept into my life😞and I’ve gained what I lost… Thyroid (hypo)and hormones, scleroderma, raynauds, I’m struggling loosing 😩😩😩

[@happycook6737]

Please consider going back to what works for you. You can do this! Clean out the junk food from your home. Restock with healthy foods you love and go forward. What matters is the choice you make right now, in this moment. 🤗You've got this!

[@louiseschuler6163]

@@happycook6737 Thanks for the encouragement 🥰 I am currently working on that 😁 For me it’s my own disappointment ….. My goal has always been to heal❤️‍🩹 and knowing you can heal with these kinds of foods (processed) it’s a hard lesson to learn at 60😔

[@Syl839]

When you consider that non-whole plant foods, in other words all the crap processed food-like substances, are pushed in our face EVERYWHERE, and in multiple forms, how could we not have cravings! I tell myself: “Sure, you can have anything you want, but look in the fridge first.”

[@vi3472]

???? I have a question. If I habitually eat NICE cream once a day, either after lunch or dinner, which is frozen banana plus blueberries or strawberries, vanilla, cacao powder and almond milk. I enjoy it and miss it if I don’t have it. I replaced low fat dairy ice cream with my homemade NICE cream. Is this bad because it’s a habit? Or is it ok because I enjoy it and it’s a healthy food? Most days, it’s the only “treat” I have for the day. Thank you!

[@pennynolan7597]

I slowly eat a large olive or dill pickle. My taste buds no longer want junk or something sweet.

[@original-australian_OG]

Great.

[@saydeewalters9657]

Thanks for this information

[@MarcellaSmithVegan]

A smoothie IS a whole food drink, its not a juice, it helps to break down some fibers and plant parts that may not have happened with 5 seconds of chewing. I have never ate so much fruits and greens for breakfast as when I used to shove them in a blender ever morning. Most people try to eat just a bowl of oatmeal....

[@greyhnd001]

No joke, I eat like a pig but weigh what I did in highschool and am 51 years young. I still juggle and run sometimes. Also ride a unicycle. No I am not a clown. I am a network engineer and I play with microchips and general programming. I also have a hydroponic garden in my basement I need to clean out and get working again. In the meantime I planted 2 sweet potatoes in our mulch bed and they are growing wonderfully.

[@annfail-smith8500]

BRILLIANT 😁

[@maril1379]

It's hard to find certain foods without oil. We did a consult with Dr. Esseltyn over (1) years ago. We see some foods advertised as "healthy" but have all types of oils including palm and loaded with fat. I've seen vegan "butter" with 10gms of fat. It's not healthy. Except for vegan Boca veggies burgers which has very little fat the rest of loaded with fat. Many people fail because it involves cooking and not everyone is motivated. If there were more options of pre made food that was healthy would help. If I did not cook for my husband or for myself he would not be able to manage. What we do is once in a while we will have a tuna, aslice of pizza or baked/ grilled chicken or turkey. We eat vegan 95% of the time. Labwork results for us have shown big improvement. We try very hard. Thumbs up.

[@happycook6737]

Jeff Novick has his 10 top WFPB oil free recipes online for free. They are all delicious and easy/fast to make. I love his "burgers".

[@janeschade7875]

How can stop grabbing a handful of chops, cookies or grab a bite of cheese or lunchmeat ?

[@michellealcala8531]

Do you have her chocolate muffin recipe available?

[@redonionsyummy]

If it's not in the shopping cart..it won't come in the house..helps me

[@TJ-zi2ks]

Three Minute Therapy, book by Michael Edelstein, PhD. Very useful tool.

[@sjordan7085]

If someone is concerned about ethics towards sentient beings, it is an easy matter to remain vegan.

[@BartBVanBockstaele]

44:31 kimchi without added sugar I do the same thing. People seem to love foods with sugar, but I avoid them because I find it makes food taste 'dirty'. Kimchi with sugar is disgusting to me, as are beans with sugar or -when I was still eating animals- smoked salmon with sugar. I find sugar just as disgusting as vinegar. Bwerk. I remember that, as a child, I found red cabbage and carrots also disgusting. Now I know why: people were adding sugar to them. Cooking for myself, I find I love them to death. The difference seems to be that I don't add sugar.

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Once you make the moral commitment to being vegan, it becomes quite easy to stick with it. Just remember that fruit is nature's candy!

[@beepbeepnj2658]

The people who stayed on this type of vegan diet ended up like Steve Jobs, Andy Kaufman, Robin Gibb, Linda McCartney, Dr. Henry S. Lodge, Dr. Clive McCay, Mr. Rogers, Nathan Pritikin, Euell Gibbons, Dr. Paavo Airola, Davy Jones. Jay Dinshah, and guess what happened? And this is just the short list.

[@rebelraccoon9018]

Those were people with underlying health conditions. Steve Jobs e.g had cancer.

[@beepbeepnj2658]

@@rebelraccoon9018 And why did those 12 listed slim and fit health conscious people who died prematurely get health problems?

[@annoyedaussie3942]

A pity you couldn't even bother choosing only vegans in your list. Even choosing someone born in the 1800s as an example who was never vegan it would appear. Knowledge and life expectancy has dramatically improved since that person died, noting he lived beyond what one would expect having been born in the 1800s. The other thing is being on any diet doesn't create immortality, if you have this perfect diet that causes one to definitely live to 100 I am all ears.

[@beepbeepnj2658]

@@annoyedaussie3942 It's just 12 people I remember growing up with back in the day. I could have picked people from the 1800's or made the list longer but I don't want to clog up the site. It's just a short paragraph to get people to think and then they can make a choice. I don't think there is any person that is vegan, maybe 95%, even Dr. Ellsworth Wareham would tell people he was a vegetarian or sometimes a vegan depending on what mood he was in, but actually he was a regular consumer of fish so he was an omnivore like all centenarians.

[@annoyedaussie3942]

@@beepbeepnj2658 So what on earth is your point? You really aren't making sense. So you deliberately chose one person that was born in the 1800s who was an omnivore. I don't get it. People know they have choice. Don't be cryptic, make your point because I have no idea what your point is other than humans are mortal creatures that will die regardless of which diet they choose given your wide range of diet types in your list.

[@SuperZinger1]

I have never found anyone to address my problem, which is not being able to eat enough calories. I have silent reflux, so eating tons of oils, nuts, seeds, coconut and extra fat is not an option as this increases reflux. Eating really large meals is also not an option as this also increases reflux. I already eat 4 meals a day so I do not know if I can fit in another one as these 4 fill up the day already. I need nonfat yoghurt and egg whites just to keep the protein and calories decent. Grains, vegetables and legumes are already real high. I barely hit 1500 calories. Any ideas anyone?

[@Unmasking_Viandalisme]

Dropped 16 kgs in 16 weeks, keeping just milk in tea, + a little cream cheese & a few cans mackerel fillets. 5 more months on greater quantity of the same food.. very tasty. Decided to go vegan! 3 days of research later, I was WF omnivore. 39 months later & BMI still 22.2.

[@lisaslaughter644]

Just giving a short and to the point answer. I like to say, " I don't want to come across as disrespecting anyone. I just don't eat meat or dairy." Or I'll have a chat ahead of time before a get together about it.

[@adrienneRDPurWeightloss]

Thanks for this video. It is so informative. Can you recommend a day's worth of healthy recipes?

[@binspired3117]

1. Baked or microwave potato add beans and salsa on after the potato is done slice down the middle and lovingly put the beans and salsa on top! When you smile while making your food this creates that beautiful space for your food to love you back 1,000,000,000 over😊😊😊 2. Large raw mixed veggie salad add warm mushrooms(heat skillet put them in add coconut amino and Paprika) yum! 1 minute you just want the a tad bit braised. 3. Lentil soup read the bag easy to make throw in broccoli or favorite veggies Top with nutritional yeast 4. Steam fry vegetables over Cauliflower rice 5. Jack fruit with beans and rice in plant based veggie role 6. Whole mushrooms with crushed walnuts inside. Drizzle with balsamic reduction vinegar, have baked yam with a dash if cinnamon you can also drizzle the reduction on that yam! 7. Blend fruit and have a whole banana simple easy and delicious, top with crushed cashews(optional)!!!💞

[@TheSapphireLeo]

We also do it for the animals and it is animal rights, not inherently a diet?

[@DrDennis]

Good audio on the lady thanks but big mike low!

[@yoshiew05]

I could have chocolate, French fries, cheeseburger etc… and I CHOOSE not to… that is my tip.

[@bitfinesse]

Really annoying that the standard advice is to eat too much with phrases like, “if you’re an endurance athlete…” as the opening remark. You probably aren’t an endurance athlete. If you’re a sedentary person, try three pounds of vegetables and three pounds of starch as your baseline plan. Many will be surprised how little they need to add to this template (from fruit would be a good idea) to have the energy they desire without gaining weight. You’ll know if you should add a few hundred calories - you’ll feel sluggish and won’t feel like moving around. And if that’s the case, four or eight ounces of fruit is a nice, manageable unit to figure out where you should be as far as what and how much to eat in a day. Our caloric expenditure doesn’t vary that much from day to day. So this is a clever way to dial in your requirements without taking huge steps backward. Many people tell me they gain weight on a healthy diet and I have to think it’s because they’re eating 3,000 calories of starch but only burning 1900 or 2100 calories. A very sedentary person might only need 1800 (some people even less) calories for the day. Three pounds of vegetables and three pounds of starch will be around 1650 calories or so. So thinking of it as one pound of vegetables and one pound of starch (potato and beans) per meal is quite helpful - maybe beans for one meal and potato for the other two. Hope this helps.

[@citadelofwinds1564]

It is possible to have cravings because the body wants nutrients. When I went vegan, I craved spinach and beetroot rather than fatty of sweet things. I suspect it's because I had been deficient in specific nutrients that are found in those specific vegs. There's also pica - a craving for non-foods, often due to mineral deficiencies. I know someone who craved eating plaster off walls - they had a mineral deficiency. I'd read of other such cases. So the real question is, are you craving comfort food or something that the body recognises as filling nutrient deficiencies. Animals seek out salt licks because they crave certain minerals and instinct leads them to seek out such sources. Why would humans be any different? BTW, I don't crave any foods now, because my diet is heaps better than it's been for years. The cravings just seem to disappear on a vegan diet, because such a diet provides way more micronutrients than the average Western diet.

[@dianeownby3696]

My question is can you have coffee but you can't have no creamer I guess that sucks and what about things to cook your food in if you can't have any oils any butter so what can you cook your food in whether they won't stick on the pan I've never ate base plant diet I got a lot to learn but thank you please answer my question

[@SunShine-000]

Easy enough! Use any plant based milk in your coffee. Many options so just need to keep looking until you find one you like. Also, it is easy to sauté in water if you get the right pan and utensils. Wooden spoon or spatula are great if you have a thick bottomed stainless steel pan and are careful not to use excessively high heat. Or uses a high quality nonstick pan. After a while, you will find that butter tastes greasy and oily foods will upset your stomach ( a warning from your body, hahah). Many people use instant pots, pressure cookers, simple toaster ovens and air “fryers” to get the crisp mouth feel for veggies like potatoes, yams, etc. Good luck to you!

[@happycook6737]

Mary McDougal does a great presentation on KZbin about how to cook without oils and how to cook unprocessed whole foods plant based vegan. Dr. John McDougal has free recipes on his website.

[@jackiebennett3762]

does anyone yav some suggestions for plant based snacks?

[@hollywho2544]

I’m feeling weak and tired on the whole food vegan diet even though I’m taking b12 and iron every day. What am I missing??

[@deltaclemmonsjackson9619]

I've heard that vegans who do not eat meat can be deficient in zinc and vitamin B12. Maybe you should take a zinc supplement, and try increasing your complex carbs and starches.

[@mysticjedi6730]

Simple: when you go to the store you don't buy. When are eat at someone's house you politely decline animal products... you may let a little trace ingredients go in the salad dressing or something.. its not hard at all..

[@happycook6737]

I pack my own food and talk about my food allergies if anyone asks me.

[@Wiggy8]

I’m having a REALLY tough time staying on a vegan diet

[@DogsSunshineCoffee]

Not difficult for me at all, because I am doing it for the animals. My ethics won't be changing in this lifetime. 🥰

[@barbsmith643]

I think craving sometimes means your body's liking something so you're craving it because your body needs it so I always try to look at what I'm craving could I be liking this nutrient or that nutrient anutrient and I try to find a healthy alternative and usually that works but it doesn't always sometimes I just cave in and given to whatever the craving is usually cause it's lasted for days and days and it's not going away so I am once in a while cave in but most of the time I try to figure out what is my body craving not necessarily that food not necessarily chocolate or whatever whatever what does it need is an iron or whatever

[@kawaiikowai08]

I need to “embrace the suck” lol

[@diannealice3601]

One thing for me is that ground up cashews just don't taste as yummy as half and half in my coffee. I'm at 2 months on whole foods plant-based diet 90%. I'm not doing this for weight loss. I have already lost too much.

[@gmr1241]

I've found oat milk (preferably Barista) is a good milk substitute - soya milk, to me, is vile.

[@rebelraccoon9018]

My issue is eggs. When I'm on my period I crave eggs badly. I'm a vegetarian for now, the goal is veganism. As for now I can't afford vegan eggs and also only an online store sells them. Suppliers need to make it more affordable to buy vegan food.

[@HolyHydrogen11]

Try scramble tofu Otherwise eggs is all good im eating those and i dont need to take b12 supplement.

[@annoyedaussie3942]

Be careful if you decide to eliminate them completely, you might be craving them for some micronutrient.

[@LesliePajuelo]

Consider being vegan for 3 weeks of the month. So, not eat eggs when you're not on your period. For sustainability, for a lifetime, it's an easing in. I mean some folks can dive in :100: but for the rest of us if that's the blocker, just accept it. Also, at least for me, the period cravings are usually only 2-3 days. So, 90% vegan is far better. The mindshift from "I'm vegetarian" to "I'm whole food plant based" means no more cheese, milk, and eggs just because they're easy. Also, even if nothing changes for you, that's ok! It's about the trying and that's enough!

[@happycook6737]

Buy yourself an Amy's Tofu Scramble frozen meal. If you like it, make your own tofu scramble in a big batch and freeze in portions. To me it absolutely tastes like eggs. The key is to add Indian black salt which has an egg like taste and nutritional yeast so look for a clone recipe that includes them.

[@pennynolan7597]

The animals. How can you " cheat " knowing that you're contributing to their pain?

[@nelsonv741]

On the Kimchi topic, we hit the local Korean/Asian grocery stores and get the 1 gallon jugs of Kimchi.

[@happycook6737]

Some kimchi has dried shrimp and fish sauce. I'm allergic to shrimp and shellfish.

[@nelsonv741]

@@happycook6737 Good point! We are careful to get their Nappa version that is free of that stuff. Cheers!

[@laurastephenson2516]

As a Southern lady, not having proper food for a guest, and force feeding is unheard of.

[@happycook6737]

The most important thing is your health! If your visitors are true friends they will care more about your health than eating high fat, high sugar foods. After all, will they be there if you have a heart attack, stroke, MS, or cancer from eating an unhealthy food? No, they will not be. You must take care of yourself friend. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. God didn't make those horrible, health damaging foods. They are evil and addictive foods.

[@MM-wu6fl]

Worried about not getting enough nutrients on the whole plant based diet.

[@jenniferyoung2329]

Educate yourself.

[@narelled159]

If you eat ‘the rainbow’ of plants you will get all the nutrients you need with the exception of B12.

[@elmonko2310]

A vegan diet is not hard to stick to if you're in it for the animals. A healthy vegan diet is really hard for me. 😔

[@gmr1241]

Yup. Got the (slightly too tight) tee shirt...

[@AsilayMithsay]

The first meat I ever gave up was veal when I found out what it was 😢.

[@iamvictimofscam]

I will definite stick on a diet- at the heart of it- is how my health is doing. When I feel great and amazing I will be on it forever. When I don’t feel well or not so healthy, I will give away that diet in a second- meaning immediately. Nothing else matters.

[@karendeeble121]

Dr Gregor says we shouldn't cook tofu in an airfryer... who is right?? So confusing to get contradictory advice

[@LesliePajuelo]

Dr. Greger suggested not tofu in the airfryer for AGE, advanced glycation end products, the brown crispy part. So, if it's not tofu in the air fryer, what's the other option? Tofu with some AGEs will be better than a lot of other options and better than all animal products. Instead of all or nothing, Dr.Greger will give info for what's the optimal choices but he's said in some of his talks about moving towards better choices not for perfection

[@happycook6737]

I lived in Asia. One way to make yummy tofu is to take firm or very firm and drain away water. Put it on a flipped over plate and use a smaller plate on top. Put a weight like a can, on top of the top plate. Let set for 30 minutes. You could also buy a tofu press. After pressing, cut into desired pieces, soak it 30 minutes in your desired marinade (if any) and freeze until frozen. When you dethaw it will have a meaty texture. I just heat it in a skillet with the sauce. 😋

[@henrybarnard644]

I surprised Karen made light of intermittent fasting. Fasting for 12 hours is nothing.

[@brianjessen9925]

If I can't eat a vegan dish at a restaurant, I'll eat a vegetarian dish.

[@adriennesmart8094]

I eat a lot of potatoes I love to put them in my air fryer and eat them with either a piece of fish or a beyond meat Burger

[@elizabethwatson4209]

I stick to my plant based diet because I think about the suffering of animals

[@seahorseceramics]

Im 65 yo white woman. Vegan since April following a health crisis. Im having trouble getting protein and calcium. Help!

[@brettzukus5221]

Beans, legumes, tofu, tempeh for protein.

[@seahorseceramics]

@@brettzukus5221 thank you-how much? I'm 5'6"; 125. Im really struggling with calcium too

[@davidthescottishvegan]

@@seahorseceramics Chickpeas and other beans, Chia seeds also have calcium and so do your Greens. Some store bought plant based milks are fortified with Calcium.

[@mattdonalds7007]

I don't understand why there's even a video about this. It's simple as having ethics and a morality.

[@kaykalda9674]

I have no support

[@gabrielekennedy6123]

Get therapy, eating at midnight is not normal

[@martyrichard3092]

Why would anyone quit? A person who does is not a true vegan to begin with. Veganism is a principle for life which does not include wishy-washy trendy diets, excuses and experiments. If one is such a wuss that they cannot adhere to rejecting animal suffering, then just stay away.

[@luciad5988]

What would anyone want to stick with a Vegan diet? Vegans all look older than they are. Sunken eyes etc. Human beings were designed to be omnivores.

[@blessedgraceindeed]

Vegan did not work for me. Too much sugar ..I'm vegetarian.

[@narelled159]

You must have been eating vegan junk food. Plant don’t have a lot of sugar.

[@blessedgraceindeed]

@@narelled159 No made everything fresh bean grains veg fruit. Blood sugar was 65 went to 95 cholesterol went up too.. vegetarian now eat little fish chick tempeh...better now..

[@Sparkling-Cyanide]

You had to know that someone like Narelle would come along to say you weren’t doing it right. Just ignore them.

[@hayleysunnex1208]

Such an incredible interview 🤩 Wonderful, inspiring information and advice from you both- thank you. Chuck, you're always so compassionate and upbeat 😁 love this channel!