I Ate Nothing But Taco Bell for 30 Days to Improve My Health

Can “healthy fast food” actually help you become healthier? That’s what I set out to discover by eating nothing but Taco Bell for 30 days straight.
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[@drewisgooden]

what a cool experiment, really well done on this!

[@therealsamreid]

Thanks Drew!

[@arock3041]

Don't do it, you lil stinker

[@grindhardt]

drew gooden jump scare

[@mxp6466]

This is just the movie Super Size Me done 20 years later with Taco Bell. Not novel at all.

[@HalyxNowAppearing]

@@mxp6466 right? And no one says anything lol. I mean from start to finish.

[@idonotmakevidsyet]

The fact that he drank water or orange juice was also a key factor at keeping his levels stable. So just remember switching your soft drink to a water or juice makes a difference.

[@TheBajamin]

Bro those juices have more sugar than the soda lol. And it’s not fresh, it’s garbage sugar.

[@green_light_8806]

​@TheBajamin so is the soda, garbage

[@gamercow894]

@@TheBajaminsoda is still way worse you are prolly making an excuse for ur self

[@TheBajamin]

@@gamercow894 lol I don’t drink soda at all. But nice arm chair psychology. 50g of sugar in a drink isn’t good no matter where it comes from.

[@owendawson2769]

​@@TheBajaminNatural sugars are different than the high frustose corn syrup in the sodas. The juice is still better.

[@marisbc]

my dude did a scientific experiment, advocated for a good cause, made people aware that you shouldn't feel guilty for eating fast food occasionally and also had bad ass journalistic writing and editing loved it!

[@leeclag5483]

Sounds like a poor excuse to keep putting poison in your bodies. Just make your own Taco Bell with more cleaner ingredients.

[@AutMouseLabs]

Hello friend, I am in recovery from an eating disorder and this was amazing. I worked very hard to find neutrality with food, hunger cues, and intuitive eating. This is a wonderful resource for me to point folks to if they want to understand some of these principles. Thank you.

[@mattbarker2943]

You essentially did the “Supersize Me” experiment but in the right way. This was well done!

[@ajgray8888]

Exactly what I was thinking! Flashbacks to 8th grade health class

[@pinheadlarry2921]

@@ajgray8888for some reason i watched it in computer class

[@mikeyt2404]

There’s a guy who did this with McDonald’s to prove that calories are more important to weight loss than what you eat. He was in a caloric deficit of McDonald’s food and lost weight.

[@pharynx007]

i watched "Supersize Me" twice growing up... and both times, i ended up having mcdonalds for dinner. heh.

[@OURWORLD4EVER]

​@@pharynx007right, I think everyone did 😂

[@ajknote3347]

I did not think I would make it the whole 29 minutes, but you kept mixing it up with the sidequests and cool science stuff. I think your takes on attitudes around health are really inspiring, and I honestly think you did something good for the world with this. Bravo!

[@therealsamreid]

Appreciate you saying that!

[@the_clumsy_wizard8910]

This comment made me realise this was a 29 min video! I thought it was like 10 minutes lol

[@shannonceleste5557]

Wait lol why is it difficult for so many folks to watch a 29min KZbin video?! genuinely curious

[@the_clumsy_wizard8910]

@@shannonceleste5557 because some people just like shorter videos. like how some people prefer shows that have 20-30 minute episodes not 40-60 minute episodes.

[@hannahmetzger6622]

​@@the_clumsy_wizard8910 I prefer a mix. I like longer _and_ shorter videos! 😁.

[@thatllwork_official]

Great documentary! Very well done 👏👏

[@Z.axx.]

HI YT

[@ashboheme]

As a vegetarian, Taco Bell is the only fast food restaurant I eat at. Not only is it scrummyumptious and well balanced, it is one of the cheapest! I normally get 2 veggie burritos for $4. I only eat there every few weeks, but gosh darn it, I love Taco Bell

[@anonymoususer5266]

Yes!! When I was vegan for a while Taco Bell had THE MOST options for me!!

[@alejandrososa3168]

It's the hot sauce too!

[@pythor2117]

Yeah! It's by far the cheapest fast food which is obviously attractive

[@rosyreverie]

I’m not even vegetarian but I love Taco Bell’s veggie options! I am Catholic though so it’s my go to for when I’m in a time crunch but it’s a Friday during Lent and I can’t have meat.

[@alexfisher3527]

Bro the cheesy bean and rice burrito is king

[@dot_boi]

When I was a broke college student, I worked at taco bell for 3 years. I ate 2/3 of my meals there because it was free, I was in better shape than I am right now. It's definitely not the healthiest thing you could eat considering how much of the food they have is highly processed but damn it's far better than a lot of other fast food.

[@levithebaddest2369]

When I worked at taco bell I was fat as hell lol

[@kelperdude]

The problem I have with TB are the tacos. I love them, but it's not so fun paying for a taco that has all lettuce with a small spoonful of meat.

[@RaiJK3]

@@kelperdude yeah that’s why I am starting to make my own food. Then I’ll take it to work and warm it up. Better than processed crap

[@kelperdude]

@@RaiJK3 - I agree, it's always best to make your own food. The best kitchen investment I've made recently was an 8 quart instant pot, which was around $100. I use that thing constantly. I bought it for the slow cooker, but ended up using it mainly for the pressure cooker, with meals done in an hour. One of my favorites is to soak organic dry beans for 12 hours, dump the water, and add in all the ingredients for chili. It tastes fantastic, is a very very small fraction of the cost to buy fast food, and it makes a ton of food that can be frozen. There are so many different things to make with it and YT has tons of videos showing how to make the dishes. :)

[@RaiJK3]

@@kelperdude yes! I also have something to do instead of sitting around all day as well! 16-20 bucks for a few days of leftovers along with more ingredients for future meals. It’s so great! Those little devices come in handy for sure.

[@piemack9389]

My man I don’t know how you don’t have more subscribers, this content is well edited and well produced. You’re gonna blow up one day if you keep this up

[@therealsamreid]

Thank you for saying that!!!

[@sharksplayer33]

Couldn’t agree with this more! You earned one from me!

[@leemelbourne-weaver4337]

Yeah I too am shocked by your current subscriber count. I’ve never subbed this early in someone’s come-up, and I’m very confident about yours, Sam.

[@chicklaes]

He will be on the come up soon! I guarantee

[@JulieEmilyJ]

I was thinking the same thing! I kept re-checking I thought maybe I was reading the following count wrong. I am a new follower! Great video!

[@lOxidaxgod]

After losing just shy of 100 pounds, the primary thing that helps Taco Bell is the simple fact that their meals are primarily protein-based. In my diet personally, on 2,000 calories, I was finding myself fuller & less tired after eating at Taco Bell specifically than with any other fast food restaurant. If you’re trying to drop weight, but need to indulge a little bit, this entire experiment works, as someone who went from 250 IBs, all the way down to 155IBs (5’8”).

[@CertifiedDoc]

That's a good point. I never leave Taco Bell feeling hungry. For the same price from Burger King or McDonald's I almost always feel like I could eat more.

[@JP-ro2yi]

Sounds like taco bell is the new subway.

[@REJohns]

@IOxidaxgod Bravo! That's an applaudable accomplishment. How long did it take you to lose the weight? How much exercise was combined with the low calorie intake-times a week, intensity, type? I'm in the same situation, however I'm in a wheelchair with limited mobility and a lifting restriction of one pound. Doing 1,200 calories a day with PCP approval and quarterly monitoring. However my challenge is, I can't do any real exercising with my physical limitations. It's all joint and targeted muscles work.

[@lOxidaxgod]

@@REJohns aside from where i work, really no exercise at a gym. most of my calorie burning came from really just doing stuff like walking on the beach, walking around at car meets, etc. the gym is only a physical representation of your work ethic towards that goal, i believe the vast majority of people should do stuff similar to what i did, as it will have a better effect completely

[@REJohns]

@@lOxidaxgod Thanks for replying. Sounding hokey as hell-your comment brought me such internal peace. I keep hearing that I need to exercise and to just keep looking for something that will work. I go about on my own quite well but not outside around my own neighborhood. The problem is that I live at the top of a hill. When I'm out in my neighborhood with others, it's a 50/50 shot that I will be able to get up the hill without help. You've inspired me to consistently go out and roll around my neighborhood. It'll probably po my aide to have them start regularly go out for walks with me, but I don't care. I want to build up my stamina and confidence to eventually go out on my own. Thank you for your much needed help.

[@SameCoin12]

I am Muscogee. I loved loved how you brought up Indigenous peoples! Thank you! We are often forgotten about, and you made sure we weren't forgotten for once.

[@mikekane8526]

The documentary is great, but it’s the burrito slaps that slayed me. I vow to never consume a burrito again without slapping it as an ode to this masterpiece. Well done Sam!

[@therealsamreid]

The only way to do it!!! 🌯 👏🏼 Thanks Mikey!

[@Spoiledrotten31]

I used to work at a burrito restaurant as a manager and every time I’d make a burrito I slapped it before sending it out🤣🤣💀

[@metaverseplayer]

Your family is beautiful 😜

[@antonishacooper6083]

As a Taco Bell General Manager, I can proudly say that it is in fact one of the healthiest fast food places out there. The food also doesn't have as many preservatives or additives as people think! Makes my job a lot easier when explaining dietary needs or restrictions to customers.

[@ulyanaliutarevich8131]

I’ve worked with a ex Taco Bell worker and they said even their taco meat isn’t real. It’s mostly filler

[@thend4427]

What about people saying the meat is all filler?

[@InjusticeJosh]

It’s one of the few places that doesn’t make me feel terrible afterwards.

[@MattTee1975]

Preservatives and additives really mean exactly jack diddly when it comes to the overall health of food. Love me some TB, but with a couple exceptions, it is FAR from healthy.

[@AnimeFridays]

@@dogsarentdangerous1195 Maybe not healthy. But healthier than competition

[@christinawhalen3402]

Registered Dieticians!! I'm so excited to see you including them in the documentary as the main and only source or professional reference. We are the only profession required to take extensive nutrition education courses. I highly respect you trusting them and not online only sources about what health is!!

[@TrancyStudios]

I ate Taco Bell just about every day for an entire year (most of those days it was the only thing I ate) back in 2021 and lost over 80lbs and it was honestly the best I had ever been feeling in my life. It was great to see what your experiment came up with for results cause I did always wonder what it was doing to my body for just a month. Everyone would always look at me like I was crazy when I told them Taco Bell was how I found myself in a healthier place but I’d also always be sure to tell them “it may have worked for me but I seriously don’t recommend it for anyone else.”

[@yelsu3358]

had same experience but w/ Subway

[@mcclintick]

clad i don't like Taco Bell,

[@elizabethhh2460]

Someone asked my anorexic friend once what happiness was, and she said "Anything under 130!" and laughed. Thank you for saying what you've said here. More people need to hear it.

[@TwistedReality13]

Wow.. that's so twisted to have a mindset like that

[@Vazic-.-]

I’ve always been under 130, and I’m definitely not always happy

[@Saige-the-Therian]

@@TwistedReality13that’s really rude. Their friend Is going through an eating disorder, and it is incredibly hard to stop. Please do more research

[@CytonicOnline]

@@Saige-the-Therian Throw a stone at a pack of dogs and the one that barks is the one you hit. Sounds like you need to fix your own issues you therian 💀 bro found a way to make being a furry even weirder!

[@UhOhTheStoveIsOn]

@@Saige-the-Therianthere’s a difference between trying to get help and gaslighting yourself into thinking an eating disorder is actually a good thing

[@isabellec9324]

This video is so well done. I eat a vegan diet, and Taco Bell has been my go to and favorite fast food restaurant for a long time, and it was so cool to see you do a side quest on their options! I also love that you made the focus on health markers and not weight. SO SO SO well done. I have one more love and respect for Taco Bell now.

[@VlogsByJoli]

Can I ask what you order? I'm curious

[@ThisIsTori_]

@@VlogsByJoli Anything, but with beans instead of meat, and no cheese, and no sour cream. 🌱

[@ThisIsTori_]

And no cream based sauces.

[@lemunchypretzelman8139]

Taco bell has a fresco style you can order most items that remove dairy and i usually swap animal for potato. Vegan btw

[@joelle4226]

Weight is a health marker

[@xandeath75]

As a college student working at taco bell, I do this challenge every day 💀

[@cuteface88]

Stop eating poison just because it tastes good.

[@cyrollan]

you eat 30 days of Taco Bell every day?

[@xandeath75]

@@cyrollan 😳

[@simonklunder904]

this is very well documented. i like how you showed so many different things to help figure it out. like the mile times and all of the rules. Great job!

[@missknight9]

This is so well made I thought it had to be formally commissioned by Taco Bell. After a quick scroll the description and not finding any TB sponsorship, but instead landing on crisis lines, I couldn’t have more appreciation and respect for your work & channel 💛

[@therealsamreid]

Thank you!!

[@TheB00tyWarrior]

It most likely was unofficially

[@NivInTheNorth]

I had no idea Taco Bell is one of the healthiest fast food places!! This really helped me learn a lot about what’s possible, even in those late nights where I’m exhausted and desperate for something easy. I love your mental health approach to the idea of the term “health!” So careful and truly incredible! Thank you for taking the time to do such a great job. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent here.

[@Kevin-fn1rn]

Ya! Ultra processed, synthetic, preservative filled “food” is so healthy!

[@joshuagarcia5409]

I wouldn’t necessarily say that it’s super healthy

[@ciarasomething9554]

@@joshuagarcia5409 small steps help. if its between taco bell and mcdonalds they are better off getting taco bell cmon

[@rachelg7041]

@@Kevin-fn1rnmost store bought meat and veggies are the same now unless you buy 100% organic which gets pricy

[@Kevin-fn1rn]

@@rachelg7041 no it doesn’t lol. 1lb of grass fed beef is $6 That’s good for 3 meals

[@nah_later5887]

god i love this video, especially how judgement free about health and weight this was! im disabled and probably at risk of an ed if im not careful, so its been a challenge to do things to improve my health or move around more during the day and making sure im doing it through a healthy mindset cause of all that i personally see "eating healthy" more as making sure you arent getting too much or too little of certain nutrients in your average diet and making small adjustments when you can

[@lukesemail6980]

Thank you for sharing the results in video and spreadsheet format!!

[@siryacht2]

The editing on this video is UNBELIEVABLE. Aside from the fact that you put your body through this man. Amazing job dude. Can't wait to see what you do next

[@therealsamreid]

Appreciate you saying that!!! 📈📈📈

[@chrissirois]

I concur! Making

[@Zayraxc]

As someone who’s diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia It’s HIGHLY appreciated how careful y’all were with how you spoke about this whole challenge!

[@eileenloves4802]

I believe in Niacin for the people that need it hands down! Get niacinamide! It's worth a shot! I've helped others with an assortment of mental instability with it, whether bipolar, schizophrenia and mood disorders! It is beyond important for some to that that can't store it properly, some people need a daily supply of it!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@eileenloves4802 very true and very valuable advice.

[@luxursunsets]

@@Lauren-vd4qe what

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@rickyrivera9057 can u not understand english

[@joyitadarling5815]

​@@Lauren-vd4qe what conditions were you referring to

[@misaamane7425]

I subbed when i saw the indigenous healthcare not enough is done to promote health of people especially first nations, Good on you Sam

[@Atsumari]

I love your channel; this is the third video of yours I have watched, and I have to say you do well and have good information here. I have a degree in health education, and hearing you and the professionals you spoke with echo that not all food is bad; it is about choices. Everything in moderation. What matters is how you feel mentally and physically. It sounds like common sense when you really think about it, but so many people are so focused on this number or that number that they forget health is a continuum. Thank you for your work, and keep making these; they are great.

[@jaycub4711]

I love how neutral his personality is.

[@lennonmahoney7302]

Great quality for a documentarian

[@hobbes5043]

i love how boring this video was

[@pythor2117]

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN

[@jaycub4711]

@pythor2117 Idk. He just doesn't seem disingenuous about his interest in the experiment. It's not exactly the most thrilling topic to explore, necessarily, but here this man is, walking the walk.

[@nafslee]

Just note for anyone thinking that they can eat Taco Bell every day and expect the same result, its important to mention that during this experiment, Sam was probably way more conscious about his health considering the risks involved. He had fairly frequent blood checks and health monitoring which most people won't do, an example is his concern over sodium intake which he found ways to counter by looking at nutrition information and choosing different meal items. He was probably moving more constantly, not necessarily exercising but things like choosing to get up more or go for walks and he had an expert emphasise strength training as ideal over cardio for keeping his metabolism high. It would have been great to compare activity levels before and during the experiment, then measure his health a month later with a normal eating routine.

[@PinkHairDontCare]

I went to check his meal log, and he regularly would customize the items by adding tomatoes and nixing things like cheese sauce, cheese, and sour cream. Having less cheese and creamy sauces probably helps Taco Bell's nutritional profile a decent amount.

[@Mason-is4mr]

Nah, proof is in the results.

[@Pentiam626]

@@user-pc6ho3pe2c The point isn't that eating Taco Bell makes you healthy, it's that you can be healthy even while eating just Taco Bell. Basically, if someone thinks that cutting fast food from their diets will make them healthy, they're misattributing the factors that are actually affecting their health and are probably going to continue to make the same poor decisions that are negatively affecting their health regardless of where they're eating.

[@therealsamreid]

Bingo! As for the meal log stuff mentioned in this thread - a lot of what you see is just the result of choosing "fresco style" in the app. It replaces cheese and sour cream with tomatoes. My exercise was consistent before the experiment 😌

[@JokerChany]

yeah don't eat fast food 3 times a day cause even if it's not gonna hard just stop your heart if it's starting off decently healthy the sodium is not good for you. At most 1 time a day is the max you should have if you're eating healthy fast food and not garbage fast food

[@ValentineJude-wk6je]

you took a very informed and deliberate approach to this. i think it’s so important to have discussions about health and diet cautiously and intentionally, and it was clear you put a lot of work into doing just that. excellent video.

[@ahmedmoyeed9627]

This is such a great reminder that when it comes to watching your health, don't go into it blindly, and listen to your body, not your cravings.

[@sunbirgill5990]

Why didn’t you mention your -49 point decrease in LDL? That is huge! That’s probably the most impressive considering its implication in cardiovascular disease. Also like your philosophy within the documentary.

[@ok-lv1qy]

did he mention his exercise habits pre experiment? I assume ldl decreased because of the increase in activity. I wonder how the results would have been different if he were sedentary.

[@TrilliumShakespeare]

@@ok-lv1qyhe never exceeded 4 hours of exercise per week in any week during the experiment

[@curlypuff]

@@TrilliumShakespeare no offense but that doesn't answer the question. They asked how much he worked out before this experiment. I'm really curious too.

[@therealsamreid]

Sup y’all - pretty similar levels of exercise before and during the experiment

[@asdfjksammy]

This was shocking to me so I analyzed his food log. he really stuck to mostly chicken and cut out a lot of cheese/sour cream! So that part definitely makes more sense now.

[@xJDMWaRRi0Rx]

Missy is so down to earth and made me love Taco Bell even more knowing they have people like her working behind the scenes

[@kaydiglawson7767]

It was funny to hear everything she said then I remembered you can only get mt dew baja blast at taco bell.

[@BenjaminBox]

...You realize she has to say these things right? shes been trained with pr and knows how to talk to interviewers.

[@xJDMWaRRi0Rx]

@@BenjaminBox good to know Taco Bell has self awareness and trains their people with people training. Compared to other fast food places they’ll tell you to fuck off or ignore you completely

[@A____G]

@@BenjaminBox I mean everything she said was verifiable, none of it really sounded like pr bs

[@ethanwright752]

@@BenjaminBox lots of people are trained and sound like complete lying clowns. Shes great in that role and seems to be pushing on the right things and also transparent abiut why the sodium lower level takes longer, it just doesnt taste as good.

[@KayvonL.]

Fantastic job!!! Do appreciate ALL…. the time, effort, creativity and post production editing you put into this episode!!! Keep up the great work….

[@samversaci810]

i eat taco bell pretty frequently, like 4-5 times a week due to it being cheap and doesn’t make me feel disgusting after. thank you for this information!!

[@Somebodyelse141]

Why don't you just cook more?

[@samversaci810]

@@Somebodyelse141 groceries are more expensive than a $5 box that fills me up all day :)

[@mrmolasses5366]

@@samversaci810lol that is not true just a excuse you could buy over a pound of ground beef or over two pounds of chicken and be much more filled and nourished for 5 bucks

[@sk8erin8er]

@@mrmolasses5366what fucking grocery store do you go to that sells chicken for under $3 a pound. Also that’s straight protein and a little fat you need carbs in a balanced diet.

[@mrmolasses5366]

@@sk8erin8er rice is carb

[@Vetionarian]

How cool of Missy to do an interview with you! I love that and it shows that they really are trying to be fully transparent and open to healthy modifications at Taco Bell. Bravo

[@ainsleygritter7552]

Watching this video I was blown away at the pure production value of this documentary. From the camera work to the editing, graphics and even audio, it’s beautifully done! Props to you for giving us all such high quality and educational content!

[@mwil15]

This is so true! I came here to say this 💯🎯

[@elimcnett4875]

With this production style and your personality, you deserve way more subscribers! Im so glad that i found your channel!

[@janelleelizabeth]

This was so balanced and I loved the experts you engaged with. Great work

[@cakebatta9190]

This was actually such a well articulated experiment. Really appreciate the careful lengths you went to in order to not fall into negative stereotyping. I'm a trainer + powerlifter and very familiar with getting bloodwork and other health markers done, so it was awesome to see you really take the big picture into account instead of taking a myopic view of health by only assessing weight. I think your choice of exercise was also great, giving yourself three days of weight training and two to work on cardiovascular health specifically, and never indicated any the exercise to be for "fat loss". I've always opted for Taco Bell in a pinch due to how much healthier their options are compared to other restaurants, so it was really interesting to see that bias confirmed a little bit. Overall, super solid video, really enjoyed it. (Also if you're wondering, found this via IG!)

[@therealsamreid]

Appreciate you saying that!!

[@raeahthewriter8082]

I’m so grateful for this video. I’m in eating disorder recovery and Taco Bell is a fear food for me. Thank you so much not only for doing this, but also for your health at every size approach

[@ThisIsTori_]

Congrats on your recovery! ❤much love

[@raeahthewriter8082]

@@ThisIsTori_ Thank you kind stranger

[@msjkramey]

You've got this!

[@pnkpanther4203]

Ay as soon as he said three meals a day 😂 I was like , o heck nooo (I also have eating disorder)

[@raeahthewriter8082]

@@pnkpanther4203 lol sadly, I completely relate

[@aidencordon7884]

This is like the non-evil version of supersize me

[@Adrienne000]

Fantastic video! So well thought out and executed 👍🏾 respect man

[@codybaley6266]

How the heck did a half hour TACO BELL documentary make me emotional? Like happy and inspired! Awesome job dude. I loved the relationship with the staff, the health tracking, the interview with the Taco Bell savior, and the indigenous road trip (I am a Canada Lands Surveyor and care a lot about indigenous and land topics here in Canada).

[@dnsoulx]

this really feels like the Super Size Me documentary by Morgan Spurlock. a great documentary honestly, and it's awesome most people were supportive of you doing it! i hope this brings you a lot more attention, as your content deserves it :)

[@queerveg]

it's a carbon copy of super size me lol

[@xsullengirlx]

@@queerveg It's more authentic than Super Size Me, though... If you look at the things that have come out about him and what he was truly doing DURING that documentary. But I like the concept and think you did a great job, just as good as he did with more intentional and transparent results and motivations.

[@m.infernal]

it's a terrible documentary actually and he lied in it quite a lot.

[@rustyshackleford2222]

My first thought was "Has it been long enough ago that Super Size Me came out that people forgot it was a thing?" This is definitely a more genuine and fair look at a full fast food diet than that movie was for sure.

[@headfev3r]

@@m.infernal can you elaborate?

[@GameTimeFinance]

I know it’s been 9 months.. but I was interested this whole video. Not once did I check my notifications or do something else. Great job!

[@777malmo]

I used to order a power menu bowl with extra chicken at least once a week in college. Amazing macros, yummy food, pretty inexpensive. I lost 30 pounds in my sophomore and junior years and tbell was a saving grace. Honestly would still eat there super often if I still lived close to one.

[@alexanderthegreat101]

Man this video made me emotional a bit, I had a lot of body insecurities since I was 11 and ended up with an undiagnosed eating disorder (people just didn’t noticed) at 14 til I was 16. When I was 16, my pediatrician told me if I didn’t start eating I’d either die or be hospitalized in the next 3months. I turn 18 in April and I’m proud to say I have a healthy relationship with food now. Taco bell actually was one of those foods that helped me get through a lot because it was one of the only foods that made me feel comfortable. So this vid and ur language and the way you approached the subject was so refreshing and nice to hear. If I had saw videos like this at 11yrs old I probably would’ve never developed insecurities about my body so i honestly really love this video

[@pinklemonade6597]

Thought this was gonna just be another low quality youtube challenge or something but this was such a well put together, well researched and informative documentary! Thanks for making an sharing it with us

[@viviannichols3582]

No matter what food is available to you, you can and should make informed choices when it comes to the ingredients and portions you consume. Don’t get discouraged if you’re in a food desert or don’t have much say in where your food comes from for whatever reason. Just keep educating yourself and caring about yourself!

[@LebzMashego]

I watched this after another one of your videos. This is very well done!

[@dr.stacey7283]

Aside from your amazingly well produced and entertaining video, supporting the food needs of indigenous people and having great compassion for people with food insecurities and food issues is beyond incredible. I’m very picky about who I follow on KZbin; you have a new subscriber ❤

[@landon390]

Not only were the results astounding. The video was really well edited and presented. Great work!! I can’t wait to see more from you in the future.

[@therealsamreid]

Thanks Landon!

[@cameronharvey4746]

Reminded me of the concepts of early youtube but with modern sensibility and production value. Great job on this video.

[@scottmiller5614]

As a health conscious, plant-based, Taco Bell enthousiast and a proud native of Virginia, I feel a great sense of pride viewing your video. The information presented, showmanship, and ingenuity are all outstanding. Well done my man, you are among the best of our Commonwealth. Cheers from Harrisonburg (👋), if you come over the mountain, let's grab a beer! 🍻

[@therealsamreid]

Thanks Scott! Appreciate you saying that!

[@scottmiller5614]

@@therealsamreid of course dude, and I'm serious about that drink. My friends and I are in your fan club 😎

[@andrewmorris3197]

Harrisonburg represent!

[@OriginalBadRobotz]

Plant based Taco Bell gang!

[@ch-yq5yn]

Amazing how people really just sell themselves to a large corporation.

[@masonshucart7055]

As someone with ulcerative colitis. I can actually say Taco Bell makes me feel better because of it being low fiber and highly processed. It's obviously not healthy, but sometimes I eat it when I'm not feeling the best and tired from my illness.

[@skully888]

twins!! i also have UC and i love taco bell :)

[@kelseymanzano95]

Same here! I now have an ileostomy but Taco Bell got me through the tough times :)

[@cameronharvey4746]

If it makes you feel better and it helps you, then it IS healthy. Nothing about taco bell is inherently unhealthy.

[@mwil15]

Same here!!

[@kristita_888]

I have IBS and have avoided Taco Bell for fear of it exacerbating my issues. I might give it a try after hearing about y’alls success!

[@victorial7861]

What a great doco! Loved the balance views and the emphasis on not focusing on weight and guilt around food

[@williamhuang3808]

The production level compared to the subscriber count is atrocious. Give this man the subs he deserves 😭

[@jmancurly]

Love the oceans 11 reference at the end

[@Ufwkai.]

Bro why did you comment on this

[@ebatke12]

The hard work in the production quality of this does NOT go unnoticed. Well done!

[@therealsamreid]

That means a lot coming from you!!! Thanks for saying that!

[@parkerbob99]

I love taco bell! Glad to see you are so genuine and thorough about spreading the truth my man. I could go for a crunchy taco now that I know it has less sodium

[@Monado.]

The other night I came across your video on the pizza experiment between Papa Johns, Dominos & Pizza Hut. And I've been pretty hooked into your channel ever since. As someone who is an avid Taco Bell enjoyer, this experiment was EXTREMELY informative and a very great watch. Thanks for putting it together for all of us. Will definitely keeo up with the channel, you have a great energy here :)

[@shoja2636]

Subbing, bc not only did you make a really well produced documentary, you were informative and entertaining throughout. Even more that all that, the fact that you've partnered with an Indigenous organization that helps Indigenous communities. Which are almost always forgotten or ignored. Same problems here up north. Well done fam.

[@tacosandpole]

As an AVID Taco Bell fanatic, I thoroughly enjoyed this! I always get judgement from my friends about how much Taco Bell I eat. Now when they get on my nerves, I will just send them this lol Absolutely amazing job! I look forward to more of your work.

[@charuseTV]

it's still not healthy cause of all the soybean oil

[@kintsugittv2537]

@@charuseTV What if I told you that most store bought products are just as "unhealthy" as fast food? For instance, check out what's in walmart branded products. Most of the time it's worse than even fast food. Also, even seeds to grow your own vegetables are sold as genetically modified already, so even growing your own food is not natural.

[@charuseTV]

@@kintsugittv2537 U say that like idk this

[@tasteedonuts9791]

If your a fanatic, Im a former taco-bell manager and can tell you most stuff you’d like to know about the process of how good is made ect. Just ask me a question

[@kintsugittv2537]

@@charuseTV You probably didn't

[@Ohjinxmel]

Man I’m so glad I found your channel I love how you do your research, are informative and explain the process well!😊

[@arshiaojha9732]

incredible video! the way you address eating habits is vital information for this day and age.

[@George-nx4bp]

My biggest flex is that the Taco bell in my college town still has $1.00 items on the value menu. Spicy Potato soft tacos and Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos are my favorite. And I think they are some of the healthier items on the menu

[@breakingpar715]

I am jealous! They used to be 1$ by me they are like 2.79 now

[@TheWorldWarrior]

Same here

[@marisajr3144]

Add black beans to the spicy potato soft taco to elevate

[@sstvms2023]

Reminds me of when Burger King had 10 nuggets for a dollar when I was in college before the pandemic. They were nasty, but they kept me fed and alive 😂

[@scroogemcduck3446]

I wouldn’t call that a flex

[@ericaradzik9956]

As a Taco Bell lover, this was very insightful. My question is have you had Taco Bell since the experiment?

[@therealsamreid]

Yes!!! I actually have the Taco Lover's pass currently 😂

[@kevotnta]

@@therealsamreid 😂😂😂

[@bg710]

@@therealsamreid what was the first thing you ate after this?

[@therealsamreid]

@@bg710 I went and grabbed a burger combo meal from Cookout!!!

[@Superbustr]

If Taco Bell didn't have so much salt it could be considered healthy. The calorie content is not the issue, it's mostly a salt problem. The core issue is that Tacobell would be bland without extra salt as there is nothing much to it.

[@Abba-dabba-doo]

Yup. And we don't see evidence of excess sodium consumption in vitals often until it's been years and things are already in a bad place. This experiment doesn't really prove anything

[@laurendorronsoro6285]

I’ve read comments on his previous videos praising this channel so much I thought they were plants and not true but honestly this channel is fantastic keep up the good work ❤

[@memarilicorice]

Instant follow because of your ethics and kindness. Legit so impressed to hear a KZbinr with real conviction.

[@overshotelf2964]

I know I'm late to this, but... man. So much respect to you and the way you approached making this video. Extremely well done and the messages delivered throughout were wonderful. You seem like a genuinely great person, Sam. I wish you well and good luck with all of your future projects! Can't wait to see what you cook up next.

[@ms_elliebear]

I hardly ever watch videos this long because my attention span is garbage since covid, but I was kept engaged by this. Great work!

[@sprody]

Clicked on this video so I could skip to the end, but ended up not missing a second. You instantly made it clear everything mattered and you'd put a ton of effort into all of this. Excellent storytelling and well done with this open-minded mind-opening experiment!

[@musicislove90]

I love and greatly appreciate your message at the end! I think it's so important for people to try to focus less on the number on a scale and more on how they feel mentally and physically. It can also help to use physical measurements if you're working toward a specific goal, but overall, just making sure that you're monitoring your basic health needs is what matters most.

[@PennedByPerci]

The nutritionist you spoke to was ON IT- thank you for highlighting her expertise

[@Unjderth3r8]

Dietitian

[@jeffsmith8842]

​@@Unjderth3r8 .........the difference.....😅

[@VaughnCheezy]

Wow this is well done! Great job!!

[@chrismcdonald5118]

The thoughtfulness, open-mindedness, and attention to detail is so good here, I love this.

[@dcw510]

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I am BEYOND impressed by your ability to be inclusive. Thank you for totally blowing my mind. I had preconceived notions coming in, but your language and sponsors corrected me ❤

[@chub_boi7391]

I just want to commend how well you addressed bias and your experience influencing the results. Gotta say, this was really entertaining as well as informative. Thanks!

[@goodwill559]

Great video 🎉 especially the emphasis on having a compassionate, not stressful, relationship with food. 5:27 for just one example

[@noahlowery1967]

Certainly didn’t think this would be as compelling as it’s been when I clicked the video. Bravo sir 👏🏼

[@katieries3922]

Thank you so much for this video. I cannot believe this does not have more views. I struggle with an eating disorder and this video gave me so much comfort. Keep at it!

[@austinglenn68]

Man you deserve way more support on this video! It’s extremely well edited, concept is super entertaining and informative, and it’s just great overall! It just hit my recommended so hopefully this’ll blow up soon! Keep it up man!

[@therealsamreid]

Thanks Austin! Appreciate you saying that!

[@yummycow7]

This definitely deserves a like and a sub on this video 💪🏼

[@cash.iverson]

I'm a person who has watched hundreds if not thousands of documentaries and this is one of the most well-done docs on fast food that I have seen. You did a wonderful job. Wow (insert applause)!

[@fitkatak9150]

I was just thinking of how privileged I was to buy groceries today,and wondered how much longer I would be able to shop like this with inflation. I really appreciate you considering the accessibility of food for different demographics when making this.

[@mimifoote4879]

This was such a good mini documentary to watch! GREAT EDITING felt like a show. I cant wait to binge watch more videos you have, much love :)

[@kumquat1954]

Has to be the best thing ever made by a Hoo. Love from Blacksburg!

[@MrProfitsOFDoom]

This has quickly become one of my favorite channels!

[@ranXd0m]

This was such an incredibly well done video! I really appreciate how you talked about having a healthy attitude towards food and included health professionals and different metrics into the video. So well done!

[@Kharsh0]

Seriously.. this was a job well done. The amount of effort you made into this.. especially interviewing with professionals.. you should be very proud of this. Well done sir, you’ve earned another sub.👏👏👏

[@therealsamreid]

Thanks Keegan!! Appreciate you saying that!

[@Kharsh0]

@@therealsamreid No problem Sam! Glad to have stumbled across this in my suggested!! 🙌🤝

[@EllaStone]

This is very well done, I'm super impressed. Was having a memorably bad day but now I even feel good to get on with some tasks and maybe popping to the gym

[@yourbestfriendjoshua]

This was truly outstanding.👏🏼

[@invividcolor]

This was an amazing watch. Thanks for the insight, thanks for keeping it real, and most importantly thanks for really diving into relationships with food and weightloss. That last one is something I have struggled with my entire life, and I loved hearing your take on it.

[@ziegander]

I had never heard of you, never seen any of your content before. I don't know why this showed up on my KZbin feed, but I'm really glad I gave this the full watch. Your approach at this from, every angle, and the level of care you and your experts took to emphasize a healthy relationship with food in general for everybody, as well as specifically your body and the taco bell you were eating, was great. As someone who struggles with stage-2 hypertension, I was so pleasantly surprised that you were able to get your blood pressure back down, still eating nothing but taco bell, simply by being more careful about your sodium intake and eating some more tomatoes and potatoes and drinking orange juice (while still lowering your glucose levels!). Great video, man!

[@shawnwithachance123]

Amazing experiment & docu!! reminds me of Super Size me! Very interesting! I loved that you finished your final meal in Vegas!!

[@etakan.labule8427]

This is amazing ❤

[@skybloom3600]

This was such a great video. I love how conscious you are of what you're eating after the first week and completing the first challenge.