I Don't Think Vegan Youtubers Know What Protein Is (guac & veggies is not high protein)

And pasta w/ bread is not a balanced meal, sadly.
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[@stephanieprovost3855]

Only fans: but its a vegan mom putting on makeup and talking about politics.

[@picklejuice2]

Sounds hot to me🤤😂

[@nova_supreme8390]

People have their kinks. This brings even more variety to the table. :)

[@hayleerodriguez2711]

completely off topic, but seeing you standing with a fresh background is so nice and relaxing :)

[@cristinadegiuli7166]

It makes me feel weird, not bad, but weird

[@Snoyl]

The background made me feel more at home! I’m a mom. That’s what my house looks like 🥰

[@Amanda-rm9ho]

@@cristinadegiuli7166 ppiopå

[@Tea4tessa]

It all stems from Freelee telling people “if you eat enough calories, you’ll get enough protein.” There was such awful advice being given in 2012, the vegan community can’t seem to leave it behind.

[@megansmith5993]

Yes. Such a crazy concept. Like I could totally eat 1200 calories in just regular table sugar and I would be getting a whole 0% of my needed proteins. Not to mention any vitamins and minerals I need. It's so ridiculous to make a statement like that.

[@hayleym1483]

Also you can eat 'enough protein' technically and not get enough amino acids at all. Like if you ate a ton of peanut butter you'll reach your protein needs but peanut butter alone doesn't have all the amino acids. GOTTA HAVE THAT SOY.

[@Nayr747]

It's generally true though. Put 2,500 cals of any whole food like white rice or potatoes into a nutrition app. You still get more than enough protein and even more than enough of every amino acid.

[@hayleym1483]

@@Nayr747 And that's such a boring diet that would make you feel sick and deprived.

[@abigailjh93]

@@megansmith5993 If you're taking that advice THAT literally, life is going to be hard for you! It's clear that Freelee's advice is not to eat 1200 calories of table sugar, let alone 1200 calories being your daily limit. That's like her entire breakfast! That's called a strawman argument, you're being purposely obtuse.

[@DanielSanchez-oi9et]

“Maybe oatmeal with a little bit of nut butter “ Me eating my oatmeal with a little bit of nut butter: 👁👄👁

[@KattReen]

The great thing about oatmeal is that you can quite easily sneak things in there that are pretty good for you without really making it any less yummy or that much more work. Like you can put some mixed seeds in a little tupperware container or something, and just mix a tablespoon or two of those into oatmeal, salads etc, that's a couple of extra grams of protein and some extra minerals with virtually no hassle. If that's still too many steps, protein powder is even more convenient. Not that I think oatmeal and nutbutter is a terrible snack/breakfast.

[@ne1745]

Me but with a lot of nut butter

[@tanner4574]

Raw grass fed better? 😎

[@Ramiromasters]

So oats didn't had enough lectins, you add extra lectins? hardcore...

[@justicefonfara17]

You are glowing

[@daphnereloaded3480]

half her hair is gone

[@justicefonfara17]

@@daphnereloaded3480 it looks good this haircut suits her

[@catherinemeraki1023]

DaphneReloaded it's in a ponytail

[@zenleeparadise]

Dude I’m an annoying feminist and really try to avoid being one of those people posting comments that are about other women’s appearances rather then contributing to the discussion of the video’s topic, but honestly you’re right. She looks so friggin good right now. Like, wowza

[@mandigurl2341]

@@zenleeparadise words like glowing to me feel empowering. If a fellow woman called me glowing it would make my day haha. A ponytail really suits her

[@peachoxo4099]

I don't like to be rude about people's food, but those falafels gave me anxiety....

[@vinyllotus]

Oh man they really did not look good

[@valeriaceleste4998]

They look like dry poop

[@Sarah_Grant]

So....grey...

[@timo99nl]

I think bullying people for what they eat is good

[@Torischannel1]

@@timo99nl it definitely is not okay to bully anyone

[@AllPeopleUnite]

Girl. The falafel and muffins look like an omnivore's caricature of what we eat lol. So lifeless, gray, weird texture. The least appealing food I've ever seen.

[@nova_supreme8390]

The falafels look like baked dirt. D:

[@KaChaO1]

I was looking for a comment like that. 😂 Not a vegan myself, but i for sure know vegan food usually looks waaay better than that dirt pile.

[@t.o.4251]

I've definitely eaten some ugly food but my big problem with the idea of black bean falafel is black beans cooking to be very soft. It's made better with tougher and grassy-tasting beans with no nutritional drawbacks.

[@CarlYota]

At that point just eat the beans. Why go through the effort of making them into nuggets so you can dip them in ketchup. Just spoon em in to your mouth and they will look like normal food instead of , well you know. Lots of time spent for no benefit. They don’t taste any different either.

[@butcheromance]

It's like vegans got so tired of people asking "Where do you get your protein?" that we collectively decided "You know what?! I don't need any of your damn protein!" Yes. Yes, you do, Beccy. You do need some protein. Eat a bean. (For the record: I'm guilty of this too)

[@allyourpcarebelongtous8744]

I've met vegans who say this. Not being hyperbolic Edit: the ones I've met who have said this have almost always been fruitarians

[@ktsb1563]

Yeah I feel like like I'm even guilty of this and most of my family is previously vegetarian. I'm like "oh you don't think mock meats arent good enough, guess what?! ill only eat rice for the next 42 hours!!"

[@IMatchoNation]

"Eat a bean" is just a wonderful imperative statement. I'd get it on a shirt. Many good things are beans anyway, although not all of them (coffee, chocolate, vanilla) count.

[@danhhoang5947]

MdoubleHB There’s nothing there. Therefore you’re unreliable.

[@ktsb1563]

@@danhhoang5947 I assumed they were being sarcastic but you never know

[@erikae6183]

"You never hear about protein deficiency!!" Yeah you never hear about water deficiency either, but ppl do be dehydrated [Hi i didnt think this needed explanation but im making fun of HCLF vegans who say they never hear of protein deficiency. I'm pointing out that there's a lot of different terms for things we are lacking. So yes you can definitely be lacking in protein and obviously my point is dehydration DOES exist. Yay, now we can all laugh at the joke together! Have a nice day!!]

[@hl9123]

You do hear about dehydration though. I’ve known people who had to get IVs because they were so dehydrated.

[@erikae6183]

@@hl9123 I'm gently making fun of people who say "you never hear about people having protein deficiency" because a doctor would likely class it as something else depending on the effects on the body. You're exactly right, we call it dehydration or headache etc, not "water deficiency", starvation or malnourishment not "food deficiency", etc. Have a good day :)

[@christina7454]

@@erikae6183 and also, you probably have to be starving or anorexic to become *severely* protein deficient. But many high carbers (who tend to eat low protein) complain about things like hair loss, brittle nails, skin issues, loss of menstrual cycles because your body starts prioritising the proteins you need to stay alive (enzymes, red blood cells, proteins in cell membranes etc) over hair, skin, nails and reproduction.

[@asc376]

you never hear about “””protein deficiency””” because you are not a doctor. the second you step foot into a university for a degree in health you do see it... all the time

[@Britishhick]

@@hl9123 +1! I've needed a banana bag before. I had a *severe* throat related infection, and hadn't eaten or drank in a couple days because it was so incredibly painful. I barely dragged myself into the clinic and was so weak I got wheeled back to a room right away. Fluids plus a huge bag of antibiotics made me feel 100x better, pain relief for my throat (legit felt like I was eating glass any time I tried to swallow), and a bottle of strong antibiotics. I'd never been so freaking sick in my life as I had been then. I get dehydrated easily and sip water all day, but that level of fluid loss was no joke, you don't ever want to get that bad.

[@cae_okinaga1019]

I wouldn't be able to survive on these vegan meals with little to no protein, I eat most of my calories from protein!!!! I love my tofu, textured vegetable protein, seitan, tempeh, lentils and beans. Thank you for being the protein advocate the vegan community needs!!!!

[@Reznic007]

I know right! I’m breastfeeding rn and if I don’t have some kind of decent protein for literally every meal I feel FAMISHED after just a couple hrs 😩

[@edgaranalhoe7678]

Sameeee i need some sort of „heavy” ingredient in my main meal. Rice/groat/potatoes+salad+tofu or chickpeas

[@cae_okinaga1019]

@@edgaranalhoe7678 the thing is carbs AND protein are less calorie dense ( 4 cals per gram) fat is the only "heavy" macro (9 cals per gram) so the whole falicy that protein is "heavy" is totally false. Protein makes you feel more full/ satisfied than carbs with less calorie density but when all of these HCLF vegans say that protein is gonna make you fat is totally false and is actually quite the opposite. If you eat the amount of calories from protein vs. Calories from carbs, you will feel full for much longer with protein rather than carbs. In conclusion, protein is the ultimate macro, Freelee the banana girl, fight me.

[@lissaw4]

@@cae_okinaga1019 i agree with you. However, " heavy" ingredients simply just means feels heavier or "more full". Similar to how people say oatmeal "sticks to the ribs" keeping them full. They weren't saying it in the way HCLF claim protein is fattening.

[@cae_okinaga1019]

@@lissaw4 Yea I could tell what they were saying lol. I am just really passionate about this thing and I got kinda heated haha!

[@ellehogg8729]

im vegetarian and i feel like so people think fat = protein automatically lol

[@oceanlawnlove8109]

chug down a bottle of olive oil to get in your protein :^

[@gokcenyuzer5459]

Exactly my thoughts seeing those recipes!

[@thatsalt1560]

I think it's because both fat and proteins are very satiating.

[@hanabolik]

cashews :)))))

[@oceanlawnlove8109]

@oaktree_ I find relying on peanut butter for protein pretty problematic because it's quite high in omega 6 tbh. And almond butter is unaffordable for a lot of people

[@sophielorber4571]

Reason why I love indian and South-East-Asian cuisine so much: legumes in any form are included in almost every dish. So easy to get your protein in!

[@flowersafeheart]

And so delish! A family I babysit for made flavorful homemade South Indian dahl today with protein (lentils, quinoa, and peanuts) in it and some sort of thin, crispy, crackerish bread.

[@haggisa]

@@flowersafeheart God, Indian food is just the best. *starts drooling*

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

I'm proud Indian vegan 🥲

[@Reznic007]

I don’t know how these people aren’t eating constantly throughout the day. If I have a meal without protein I’m hungry within a couple hrs. I eat two or three meals a day with maybe one snack but I gotta have protein with all those meals or I just feel unsatisfied.

[@pancrigloria9140]

We are all different. I’m not saying eating low protein is ok. For health reason for the time begin I’m eating low protein and I’m not constantly hungry.

[@christina7454]

Yep, only time I've been overweight in my life was on a high carb low protein diet. And when I returned to a balanced diet I was like "wait normal people aren't constantly hungry" (it'd been so long I didn't remember what that's like)

[@oceanlawnlove8109]

Pasta with some tofu broken into it is a WAY different and way more satisfying game to me than pasta without it, haha

[@baileyjorgensen2983]

I can often fill up on carbs just fine... we're all different.

[@thegripguy9696]

try eating a jicama whole with no dip or anything and see if you are Still hungry. i bet not.

[@UncommonRD]

I find my vegan friends still think broccoli is a good protein source. It's unfortunate that they won't listen to me even as a dietitian 😂 thanks for the great video and bringing attention to this important topic!

[@trackee2024]

I will say, a big ass bowl of steamed broccoli with marinara sauce, hemp seeds and nooch is a damned good snack and pretty good amount of protein! But yeah, on its own it’s shit.

[@UncommonRD]

@@trackee2024 there ya go haha! that sounds delicious :)

[@sectionalsofa]

A lot of them are being influenced by doctors like dr. McDougall.

[@xyzav]

it wouldve been so easy for hannah to just re-name the video "fast and easy snacks" instead of just throwing "high protein" in it

[@Ramiromasters]

But this is veganism, you can claim whatever the heck you want freestyle! it's all BS anyway!

[@Ramiromasters]

@MdoubleHB Lack of Omega3 and too many polyunsaturated fats :/

[@elwynbrooks]

But that SEO tho

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

the falafel batter lookin like cement

[@chrissquarefan86]

Not even close to falafel, looks like dried crusty 💩

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

Benton Stringer this is so true 😫 the way most aren’t deep fried doesn’t sit right w me at ALL

[@bendingriver7101]

A lot of vegans for some reason equate fatty plant foods as bring high protein? I have no idea why.

[@veronicavatter6436]

As high protein?

[@bendingriver7101]

@@veronicavatter6436 yes. I mistyped

[@nibblrrr7124]

Equating "not high carb" with "high protein"? I mean per mass or volume, nuts or esp. peanuts have decent protein? It's just that they also have lots of fat & calories (which is ofc fine in the context of a balanced diet).

[@bendingriver7101]

@@nibblrrr7124 I guess but that's a misnomer.

[@nibblrrr7124]

​@@bendingriver7101 Oh totally, I'm agreeing with you. Even for someone who actually thrives on an extremely low-protein diet, say, 80-10-10, eating that applesauce + nutbutter snack with 8% pushes them below that 10% target, and needs to be balanced out by eating something that has itself signitficantly more than 10%. So it can't be called high-protein by even that lowest standard.

[@madeline5175]

lol those black beans falafels looks like coal bricks from santa clause.

[@trackee2024]

Yeah I’d rather just eat the beans. 🤢

[@smoran6579]

They look like dirt cookies

[@marrus1372]

(Plots idea for Christmas decor..)

[@mathilda6047]

i honestly thought there was activated charcoal or some other shit in there. Its so... depressing.

[@NBid-rp9ch]

😂😂😂

[@trackee2024]

When I was pregnant, I just remember having 3-4 of those gardein breakfast sausages for breakfast all the time and massive chipotle burritos for dinner. I’m RAVENOUS for protein while preg! How can she eat like that? 😫

[@trackee2024]

KB haha move along troll... I did a well-documented diet under the guidance of my normal, mainstream doctor. I had three healthy babies and my doctor was always amazed and said I was her healthiest patient. I’ve been vegan for 13 years... I know what I’m doing. :)

[@trackee2024]

MdoubleHB some people are a special kind of stupid.

[@trackee2024]

KB 👌🏻 😂😂 Well, that’s your opinion. And opinions aren’t always smart. Have a good night.

[@danin8568]

It’s weird because idk why it’s avoided since beans/legumes are a CHEAP WFPB option for those who don’t want to eat protein powder or mock meats. Idk what the issue is to eat beans. Just like avocados are an overt source of fat, beans are an overt source of protein.

[@sanaminatozaki2140]

Some people are just adult toddlers. I don't like beans, but I eat them because it's necessary. And it's okay, because I still eat other things that I actually do like and crave. I'm not punishing myself, I'm eating what's necessary for my body while still eating other things that are absolute garbage. Most Americans are like that My Strange Addiction lady who gags, almost vomits, and literally cries at the thought of eating one floret of broccoli.

[@zenleeparadise]

Sana Minatozaki there are some people who are just very sensitive to the gassy effect of beans and don’t want to make themselves horribly uncomfortable on a daily basis. I love the taste of beans, don’t eat them on a daily basis, and it has nothing to do with me being childish.

[@violetholiday]

I kinda have a phobia of beans, always have, yes Im aware of how crazy I sound.

[@helenahandkart1857]

Many people have inflammatory responses to the lectins in beans, sometimes dependant on volume & frequency. They probably should not be vegan.

[@christina7454]

I was in pain pretty much everyday eating beans so I stopped being vegan. And years ago as a vegetarian I didn't really know about nutrition or macros so I basically just cut out the meat without adding more protein and it was not good (hungry all the time, health problems after a couple of years etc)

[@darkmoonbeauty]

I thought to take a shot every time she says “protein”, but I’m not a big fan of liver failure.

[@darkmoonbeauty]

@@WayneAmbert-sk2dr I can' t tell if you're joking.

[@_sch_eme_]

@@WayneAmbert-sk2dr lmao dense af. They are talking ab liver problems from all the shots of alcohol.

[@paige2567]

Non-vegan commenters, welcome to a great vegan channel! We’re excited you’re here and hope you enjoy learning with us. Just a note, you do not have to write “I’m not vegan...” at the beginning of every comment. 👍

[@MissPurpur]

I'm not vegan but this is one of the very few vegan channels i keep coming back to cuz she real AF and i respect that.

[@Jack-yf9bc]

I’m not vegan but I absolutely agree with you I hate the I’m not vegan comments 😂 lmao

[@MissPurpur]

@@Jack-yf9bc same, we're pretty annoying i'll admit

[@heidih3048]

Well, whether or not we are vegan could be relevant to the comment we are about to make.

[@paige2567]

oaktree_ that’s fine! If it’s relevant to the comment and you feel it needs to be said, by all means say it! But if it’s general commentary, please know nobody is gatekeeping and checking dietary credentials in this comment section lol. A comment can simply be “protein is important” instead of “I’m not vegan but protein is important.” Does that make sense?

[@carolinaalmeida3782]

It really annoys me when I see that carrot bacon and watermelon steak. It's fine to eat it but bear in mind those things have virtually no calories or protein, so if someone is very new to veganism they'll try those recipes not knowing any better and just feel hungry all the time

[@Ramiromasters]

On the other hand people eating real steak and bacon are fully satisfied and are not malnourished.

[@ganasde65]

I hate cauliflower wings too as a “substitute”, it literally isn’t and makes vegan food look terrible lol

[@Ramiromasters]

@GozerTheTraveller Well yes they would be by all accounts, from normal doctors to vegan themselves and the company who makes these in their disclaimer... So tell me where do you get this idea they were meant for nutrition and we will go through the list of nutrition.

[@Ramiromasters]

@GozerTheTraveller My intention here is friendly. What happens in veganism is like what happens with fasting, for a while people do good as long as they have reserves, and our bodies are designed to withstand 2-3 months with little to no food. So when you go vegan you can go for a long time with little to no nutrients like vitamin K2, D, D3, B12, good cholesterol, estrogen, testosterone, heme iron, Creatine, Carnitine, Carnosine, etc. Because your body will get it from your bone marrow, bones, muscles, fat, and organs, by the time your doctors see that something is missing from the blood its because you are truly out of all and I mean all reserves. But this is not the end, your body is so damn good that it will cannibalize part of your bone, brain, organs, muscles and even your intestinal tract for those missing nutrients! But you are excuse me Fucking dissolving... So, sure today your blood work looks fine, doesn't mean you are fine ok. You have 1 body and to date nobody can replicate your organs, if they go wrong nobody can help you.

[@abigailjh93]

@@Ramiromasters Literally nothing you've said is substantiated by the current medical literature.

[@nsteich]

God yes. I found a “protein packed” recipe for buffalo cauliflower dip. The only major source of protein was a half cup of beans, the rest was potatoes and cauliflower. Definitely wouldn’t call that “packed” with protein.

[@lucievish]

getting enough protein into my diet is still a bit of a struggle so this is really helpful actually. on a sidenote you look great! also loving the pumpkin decoration 🎃

[@zukodude487987]

Try pb20

[@BeetTheRush]

I feel like it is a bit of a struggle for me, and these videos with false information are not helping at all! This was very helpful indeed.

[@heartdragon2386]

I make cookie dough bites. I can chicken peas, half cup nut butter (I prefer peanut butter), a tbs maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla. Throw in food processor till smooth. Hand mix in a handful of chocolate chips of your choice. Roll into balls and chill. Good snack for me or the kids when we need more protein.

[@zukodude487987]

@@heartdragon2386 Thats maybe mid range protein, not very high since chickpeas are an ok protein source where as not butters are a below average protein source which dilutes the protein content in the mixture and it gets even lower if you add in chocolate.

[@heartdragon2386]

@@zukodude487987 i didn't say it was perfect. Im saying it is easy to make, portable, and yummy. It is a good snack, that is all. I figure the more tools in your belt, the better.

[@cherrybloomzz]

oh my god when i saw the thumbnail i thought you cut your hair and i was SHOOK

[@marad786]

Honestly, she could pull it off 😂

[@googleuser8656]

She looks transgender

[@v.e.jansen7720]

@@googleuser8656 I agree she looks good

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

I hate protein denialism (people claiming something is high protein when it isn't, using the "protein as a % of calories" deception to claim something is high protein, and then last but not least people claiming protein is bad for you and we all need significantly less than the recommended minimum intake). Protein denialism and people who advocate low protein diets are a major contributor to people failing to stick to an animal product free way of eating (vegan diet for all those normal people still reading, but I don't want to be jumped on) and then deciding it's not for them. I have read a lot of stuff about people doing HCLF (and also low protein) ways of eating and saying they're hungry nearly all day, despite eating as much as they like.

[@sarahcoull669]

One thing that has honestly helped me immensely is adopting the mindset of switching to plant-based proteins rather than just cutting out meat! It’s been a great way for me to still enjoy my old favorite meals and make sure I’m still getting protein :) switching my carbs to those with higher protein has helped as well

[@aliceholmes6222]

you should post the kale seitan recipe on onlyfans

[@cicilyly]

Have you heard of Hippeas? They’re so good! They’re basically vegan cheese puffs made from chickpeas.

[@gozerthegozarian9500]

Oooh, I'd never heard of those, googled them after reading your comment. Thank you very much for the tip, will deninitely try!

[@anniepark2050]

I just woke up from a nap that left me feeling hungover and this was literally the only thing that could have improved my mood

[@rebeccagypsysol]

Would you consider debating someone on the philosophies of veganism? Tom, of the Your Mate Tom podcast has been trying to find someone. Super off topic, but I'm a fan of you both and I think it would be a really productive conversation that would benefit a ton of ppl on both sides of the fence.

[@DQABlack]

It really would be nice to have someone talk about veganism on another platform who really has an understanding of the many different effects of and philosophy behind veganism, unlike a lot of the other vegan KZbinrs out there. I'd trust Unnatural Vegan to do a good job more than almost any other vegan tbh

[@SakuraKaay]

I think in the past she said she's not good coming up with arguments without first writing stuff down and organizing her thoughts. Don't know now though, she seems more relaxed lately.

[@jillian6876]

Yes! This would be such a great discussion from 2 level-headed people. Would love to hear it :)

[@wa6184]

Can you elaborate what you mean by "philosophies of veganism"? Just trying to understand what you mean bc I've never heard philosophy mentioned alongside veganism. Maybe I don't understand it correctly since I'm not a native English speaker... anyway please and thanks 😁

[@rebeccagypsysol]

@@wa6184 no worries!! Actually, I highly recommend you check out the Your Mate Tom podcast and the latest episode about Carl Jung. You could skip to about the ten minute mark, that's where they talk about veganism. The podcast is on apple podcasts, spotify, and youtube.

[@bunnygirl893]

How do they avoid legumes & tofu ?? That & tahini sandwiches are what I live on!

[@Ramiromasters]

Too much estrogen in those, leads to depression and anxiety.

[@WayneAmbert-sk2dr]

Fun fact: a vegan diet is how nuclear bombs are made!

[@Nayr747]

@@Ramiromasters Plants don't contain estrogen, only animal products do. Vegan also have slightly higher testosterone according to studies.

[@Ramiromasters]

@@Nayr747 Well, the list of estrogenic foods is online by many sources in any language and they don't mention organic animal foods, and not because there are no molecules of estrogenic interactions but not significant. If you look at steroid using bodybuilders they are doing much better than the average vegan who only supplement B12.

[@flowersafeheart]

What do you put in tahini sandwiches? You mean like veggies in it with tahini as sauce?

[@rmt430]

Even non-vegans have trouble understanding what makes a protein source. They often think that, because something is meat derived, that it's a reasonable protein source--despite it being 70% fat by volume like plenty of sausage products are.

[@scivnce4273]

Meat is the best source of protein. Most meat eaters dont eat sausage as a normal meal. Ground beef is 30% fat . And great fat at that!

[@13meli55a]

@@scivnce4273 If you’re buying 70/30 ground beef you’re wasting your money.

[@alyssao146]

As a Mexican-American, even before my interest in veganism, I could get a full days worth of protein eating a large bowl of beans. And with no bowel issues 🥴

[@autoestimasm3408]

Samee, I'm Mexican and for me was very normal to eat 1 to 2 cups of beans a day even when I wasn't vegan lol

[@shadowwolflycan6176]

@@autoestimasm3408 idk how you guys do it. I'm Mexican as well, but lived out most of my childhood in the USA. It's a nightmare when my Mexican side of the family makes food and I can't eat most of it lol. I might be able to eat a cup or two of beans or rice but thats it 🤔

[@autoestimasm3408]

@@shadowwolflycan6176 well I understand that, I've been living in México all my life, so I was exposed to that kind of food from the start. For people that didn't have that kind of experience it easily can be too much! Even my mother can't handle some kinds of Mole, they have a lot of ingredients and spices

[@anareginacoronado1147]

I'm Guatemalan and we eat beans everyday too.(vegan or not). They typical dinner we eat around here is beans and eggs.

[@JacquelineUnderwood]

@@shadowwolflycan6176 try slowly leaning into it. Your digestive system needs to get used to beans, so start with small amounts and slowly work up.

[@pixiekolesa7416]

I’m so glad you saw the gardein ad! It came on while I was watching this video and thought you’d love it 🥰

[@MohamedAdelSci]

Why is no one addressing the lack of glasses😳

[@jackie5719]

I feel that no glasses suits her better

[@pickupnotes]

Because we watched till the end and heard her explanation for not wearing them this time :P

[@Narnendil]

I didn't even notice until I read this comment, I guess I don't care what she looks like and just listens to her. It's funny, because when I watch a fashion/beauty vlogger I inspect every detail, lol.

[@heidih3048]

"addressing" it, as if it's something momentous? She said she didn't like the glare on her lenses from her light source.

[@gabriellevalentine2057]

Cuz contacts.

[@Felix510209]

Side-swept bangs, flannel, AND no glasses. Guuuurrrllllll-uh!

[@Beccination]

I like the chaotic energy of your background :D very realistic and also lots of fun stuff

[@anareginacoronado1147]

When I was a vegan I was relying on chia as my main source of protein, I was eating a lot and it was giving me diarrhea. I was soooo weak and sleepy back then. It is no joke guys, you need different sources or protein if you become a vegan or vegetarian. Protein is important.

[@somuchluv89]

I THOUGHT YOU CUT YOUR HAIR. I was caught off guard lol

[@jacquelynroe9036]

Me too! It’s why I clicked on the video haha.

[@tineputzeys]

Same! I was going nooooooooooo no don't cut your hair nooo. I'm glad she didn't (though of course it doesn't matter and she can do whatever she wants)

[@shevegan4302]

💯 I would be starving an hour after eating these. Protein and fiber is the way to go!

[@franceseast6592]

*whispers shamefully* I've been known to make full on 1980s pasta salad for dinner. Regular bow tie pasta, mayo, Italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, parsley, garlic, fresh cracked pepper, crushed red pepper, and sometimes I'll throw in garbanzo beans. I know it's not good.

[@poprocks7570]

i mean 90% of americans would take that pasta and dump cheese sauce on it with no vegetables or beans or seasoning so compared to that, it's good

[@franceseast6592]

@@poprocks7570 I try to cook healthy but I'm lazy some days 😂

[@flowersafeheart]

Sounds tasty. An option to upgrade could be to switch the mayo to vegan mayo (I actually love vegan mayo and hate non-vegan mayo personally) and switch the pasta from standard pasta to a healthier style of pasta. And add say some steamed or roasted broccoli and steamed chard or kale in there! Maybe more chickpeas or a second type of beans too. And fried or baked tofu? Maybe some avocado? 🥦🍲🥑

[@franceseast6592]

@@flowersafeheart It's already vegan mayo. I just forget to preface stuff lol.

[@poprocks7570]

@@jr7023 If you think "most americans" eat vegetables "every day" i've got a bridge, some land, and a heard of goats to sell you. wait, let me guess. you're referring to corn, one of the least nutritious vegetables. even the biggest adult toddler hillbilly will eat corn after dumping a tub of butter on it.

[@luizachagas9398]

I really like that you do your research correctly but also don’t ever claim that you know it all I’m in nursing school and it’s so refreshing to see someone having good references for their arguments

[@Applecoco5]

When I saw the thumbnail for this video I thought you cut your hair really short. Honestly if you would of actually cut your hair like pixie short, it would look so great on you!

[@v.e.jansen7720]

I agree!

[@legohandsliz]

This is my main gripe with Forks Over Knives too. I love making their healthy, seasonal recipes here and there, but they do NOT emphasize protein. I swear 75% of their recipes have no beans, tofu, etc. in them at all. Grains maybe, but that's not a good source of all the essential amino acids.

[@georgearnold841]

Well beans and tofu certainly aren't going to provide full spectrum amino acids. You know how to get that...A combination of Quinoa, Amaranth and Spelt. All grains. Mixed in with some white beans for the resistant starch and you're golden. Do some research Liz instead of whatever bollox you've bought into. Quinoa is the only veg food to provide a complete EAA profile. Only problem is it doesn't all unlock and absorb very well so you need to add the amaranth and spelt to back up the proteins that are a little more difficult to access. I should start doing some Vegan recipe videos. It appears I know far more about vegan cooking than most yahoos. I'll incorporate it into my new channel, coming soon.

[@legohandsliz]

@@georgearnold841 Well you seem like a pleasant fellow.

[@georgearnold841]

@@legohandsliz I am actually. To some anyways.

[@Reznic007]

Also seeing the end of your video: I empathize so much with the whole back pain thing, I know the struggle and all the things you described.. man. When you can actually do things and not be incapacitated for hours afterwards due to pain it’s like a miracle!

[@netas3665]

hey there, I love your videos because of your honesty and your unapologetic approach, just wanted to say thank you because it's not often that I find someone that can actually admit when they are wrong. you are one of the KZbinrs that most inspire me to start my own little channel.

[@tsukikage]

I mean, not all meals need to be balanced. I think as long as you're not falsely advertising the meal as being balanced or protein-rich, it's not a huge deal.

[@Carrybean]

That is what she is saying as well, she said you dont have to have tons of protein with every meal as long as you eat enough throughout the day in total. But There is a dangerous amount of vegan influencers/content creators spreading actual lies about how much protein is in certain foods or not realizing how little protein they are eating themselves, and then telling people who are using their instructions and recipes to eat healthy and balanced on a vegan diet so it’s not just the person making the recipe or What I ate today-videos who are the ones ending up not having enough protein. Then people complain about vegans being malnourished or not feeling satiated on a vegan diet and instead of fixing their diet they just give up veganism.

[@EmmaRules2010]

Though the channel is not inherently promoting these specific meal ideas to be "high protein" or "balanced", I still think there needs to be a level of responsibility when posting meal ideas to an influential audience on a platform like KZbin. You are definitely right in saying not all meals need to be balanced, I am sure every person - including myself are guilty of that. But the focus primarily is on the vegan viewers watching and taking these lunch ideas without considering protein (when already breakfasts for some vegans aren't particularly high in protein anyway, meaning dinner has to account for all of that protein for the day - which is a tad more than someone eating a standard American diet). It doesn't help also with a portion of the vegan community down playing the importance of protein also. So I think Unnatural Vegan has an extremely good point in saying that protein should be considered and implemented conciously in meals. So to promote said meals that lack an important macronutrient could be harmful, and I don't think the risk is worth it.

[@christina7454]

If only one meal a day has a decent protein source it's really hard to meet your needs when you're vegan. Unless you're using a mock meat (which a lot of vegans call "junk food" and treat it like it has no nutritional value) or 1-2 scoops of protein powder. Beans have a lot more volume and calories (when you want the same amount of protein) than meat so you'd have to eat a *huge* dinner if breakfast, lunch and snacks are all low protein. And a lot of recipes are like that unfortunately. It's pasta, rice or bread and vegetables (or fruits) mostly. Breakfast is often avocado toast, oats and fruit or a fruit smoothie with almond milk. :/

[@hantingchen5497]

13:00 she says the exact same thing :)

[@martynkal.1248]

I think she's critiquing specific videos that are titled stuff like "high protein snacks"

[@marianhampe3169]

what really makes me sad about the protein in veganism debate is that it's so often clearly derived from just... not wanting to eat calories. Once, I calculated the average amount of protein I eat as a vegan vs. my carnivorous dad and I actually ate MORE than he did. The trade-off is that I probably also consume more calories, or even fat, and that scares people who are unconsciously looking for a diet rather than a lifestyle. In this day and age of body positivity and awareness, no one wants to admit how entrenched we still are in diet culture. No one is really at fault for their fear of calories at this point; we're just afraid to admit it still lingers.

[@christina7454]

That could be, but honestly, she did a protein video years ago and put some youtubers diets into cronometer. Aside from one person they were all eating 2000 or more calories and still low on protein and essential amino acids.

[@tatianalazo4387]

The reason you eat more than your carnivorous father is because your body is not absorbing the amino acids from the sources of protein your getting. Your body has a very difficult time absorbing certain amounts of protein. Also meat has a higher nutrient and caloric density so you don't have to eat as much to give your body the nutrients it needs.

[@marianhampe3169]

@@tatianalazo4387 yeah I'm aware of how this works! thank you for checking :) sorry if my ultimately innocent comment came off as aggressive, that wasn't my intention at all.

[@TatiSsj2]

Marian hampe it's okay! Thank you for being patient, I also was not trying to be aggressive either

[@Nadjiia92]

i love the frame of the video. You look so easy going. I really liked the video. Also the topic is helping me a loz with my struggles. THX

[@sinistersharpie3441]

I love how right after you mention the gardein ad it went to the actual ad.

[@PhoenixRising87]

[watches intensely while snacking on everything bagel-seasoned cashews] I like pasta and bread as much as anyone, but yeah...that's not enough. You can even get creative about it; have peanut butter and banana on your whole-grain toast in the morning, or TVP in your pasta. Even that hummus wrap would have been better if it included some whole chickpeas as well.

[@edgaranalhoe7678]

Groats are sooo good and have protein but i don’t see a lot of vegans talking about it. My faves ale millet and barley

[@Reznic007]

My new favourite thing is Buffalo chickpea salad, throw it in a wrap with some arugula and TJ’s Caesar dressing and tomatoes 🤤

[@ilselindberg6557]

Hummus.. ....is chickpeas

[@christina7454]

@@ilselindberg6557 + lots of fat which makes it delicious. But you'd have to eat a LOT of calories to get a good amount of protein from hummus.

[@danicab3615]

I always eat whole grain toast w peanut butter and banana in the morning, yum!

[@emiliana1767]

I am very overweight and am eating high protein for the first time in my life in the hopes to lose weight. And it is such a game changer, i am in complete shock!! Ive always eaten high carb and on/off vegan throughout the years, but i was always always hungry and ate more and more. Now for the first time in my life i am not hungry anymore, although i eat a third of the calories i used to eat and am losing weight daily. Ive lost 25 pounds/12 kilos in 2.5 months 😳 how is this not more of a topic in the vegan food + health world of youtube? I now eat 120g of protein daily, but will reduce that with lowering bodyweight. I combine dairy and vegan sources, eggs and protein powders. Thank you for talking about it!

[@ASMRwithAnna]

I love your content, and I've learned so much from your videos. I just noticed that yours is one of the only vegan channels that seems to consistently have vegan ads. Pretty cool :)

[@Elle-ex3nf]

omg im so happy someone finally mentioned this!! both my boyfriend and I heavy weight lift and he is allergic to all nuts so finding high protein recipies that are ACTUALLY high protein is really hard

[@aertskato]

I did leave a (hopefully) encouraging comment with constructive criticism on TheChicNatural's video WHAT MY 1-YEAR-OLD EATS IN A DAY a couple of months ago. I'm a recently graduated vegan dietitian from Belgium and couldn't not leave this comment: 'All of those meals and snacks look real delicious! 😍 The KZbin channel Veggies & More has got a lot of practical nutrition tips and advice for raising vegan/plant-based kids! She is a registered dietitian who raises her own daughter vegan and her website morethanjustveggies has got free resources and a newsletter 😊 One small habit that can give such a boost in important healthy fats (omega 3), minerals (iron) and vitamins is to add a teaspoon of ground flax seeds or hemp seeds to each of their meals. (I always add a tablespoon of ground flax to my own oatmeal.) Another KZbin channel from vegan dietitians about children's nutrition is Plant-Based Juniors 😚🌿 '

[@UnnaturalVegan]

That's great! I remember being a little concerned by that video. It seemed low in fat for a baby.

[@trackee2024]

Yes! I’m always sneaking hemp seeds or flax seeds into waffles, PBJs, cookies and other things for the kids!

[@littlemisshorrors5551]

Love Plant-Based Juniors!

[@sadezem991]

MdoubleHB how is that destroying the food??

[@KDueck]

As a vegan who is supposed to avoid soy and gluten it limits my options a bit. I usually have protein shakes, beyond meat, and add pea protein to oatmeal and smoothies. Beans and lentils yes, but its not fun for every day 😂

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

I love your profile picture! 😢

[@stefaniiadrnk]

I haven't even watched the video yet, but I must say that you look absolutely beautiful, and I love the background, feels so cozy :)

[@NerdyMaiden]

I love this set up! You look like you're having a good time. :)

[@niwaleaf]

You look quite cute today I must say! Edit: I also lick the bowl when I have popcorn with nutritional yeast. 😂

[@JUGGALOKEMON]

She always looks lovely.

[@nom3nnescio]

these comments about looks. pfft. 🙄

[@niwaleaf]

nom3n nescio so it’s a bad thing to compliment someone?.. okayyyyy

[@nom3nnescio]

@@niwaleaf look, for me this is info and fact channel. these comments about how she looks today are so vain and useless. there's absolutely no use in these comments, they're totally useless. zero info, zero interest. she doesn't even ever comment on these.

[@niwaleaf]

nom3n nescio the point isn’t to get her to comment, it’s to pay her a nice compliment. By the way, it’s very easy to stick to getting your info and not talk to me.

[@nibblrrr7124]

I guess once you have a target macro ratio, "high protein" is everything that has a significantly higher protein percentage than the one you're targeting overall? (i.e. What can you eat more of to get to your desired protein ratio, if you're currently below for the day?) If you want 20% of your total calories to be protein, and sometimes eat stuff that is 5% protein, that can only be balanced by something that is way above 20% (either a small amount of 50% protein stuff, or a lot of 25% protein meals). And the further below target some of your meals are (e.g. having only toast & jam or a fruit smoothie for breakfast), the higher above your target the bar for thinking of something as "high protein" would have to be. Not an RD, so beyond the obvious math, I have no idea how useful that is in practice. Oh, also I guess since lysine (a particular amino acid of protein) is a special but related consideration for vegans, maybe it's useful to have the bar a bit lower for high-lysine foods to call them "high protein"? I think that's the way Messina & Norris frame it, IIRC.

[@VrieChica078]

I got the gardein ad right after UV talked about the gardein ad!

[@0ging0]

I recently found your channel I’m a big fan of your videos. It’s informative and sensible based on solid knowledge rather than dangerous quackery. Keep up the great work! I did have one observation which is that your audio tends to clip/distort at higher peaks. Do you have a limiter on your mic? That would help smooth out those peaks and make for a more pleasant listening experience.

[@Skiskiski]

I am neither vegan, nor vegetarian, but I have seen a real doctor on KZbin confuse a high-protein diet with a high-fat diet (in this particular case: omnivore Keto). I do eat a little more protein than I should even considering the fact that once I am done losing weight (I lost 70 lbs. over 5 years, partly because of eating vegetarian twice a week - I like tofu, but I do like quark cheese as well) I want extra 10 lbs. of muscles. However, I do not go crazy with protein because many longevity (lifespan and healthspan) experts believe that too much protein does make you age faster.

[@bonifacypiotrkolakowski8607]

Nice sustainable weight loss takes a long time. And your weight will fluctuate. You cannot get discouraged, but pick yourself up and keep on going. The FAD and FAD-like diets create all-or-nothing type of thinking. It is wrong in a diet, and for majority of people, it is wrong in fighting or managing addiction. About 70% of addicts will relapse. The difference is how well are they prepared to get up and keep on going after a ( or every ) relapse.

[@Skiskiski]

@@bonifacypiotrkolakowski8607 Fluctuating is OK, but not yoyoing. You can get away with yoyoing when you are young, but once you are in your 40's or 50's or older, yoyoing is usually worse than not losing weight, except for extreme cases.

[@kitslynne988]

I've just started trying to eat predominantly plant based again. One of my bigger problems with eating protein is it's hard to make beans taste good in only so many ways without having to do any kind of cooking. I get depressed a lot so having to make food that I will want to eat but not having to put a lot of energy and make sure it's adequate is really difficult to do. And having to adjust my taste buds to the healthy food but then not being able to maintain eating healthy when I'm depressed makes me have to keep readjusting my taste buds and so I usually just stop trying. Would you be willing to do a video on addressing depression and healthy vegan eating? I think this is a barrier that has yet to be addressed. edit to add, I also have ADHD which makes maintaining new habits very difficult. It's a multi-headed issue for myself.

[@bettievw]

It's ok to fall back on things like protein powders sometimes, it's what I do. I have really good stuff that tastes like weird chocolate milk and I like it. I feel you, it's really hard, and I wish you luck :)

[@charliefey8974]

Similar issue here. For me it helps to focus less on eating healthy and more on what I want to eat. Like, what is it about a chicken curry I'm after when I crave it and how can I satisfy that without the chicken? There's no easy answers here since it's about personal taste but it's worth thinking about.

[@nilllukka]

I have mental health problems too, and flavoured tofu has saved my meals, like, every day. I just put it on bread, easy and delicious

[@Wilddornrose]

I have adhd and have been eating enough protein for years as a vegan. Feel free to pm me for info.

[@christina7454]

It really depends on what you like and how much you can do when you're in a bad place. If you have freezer space prepping some high protein stews, curries or pasta sauces that you can just microwave is probably helpful.* Using protein powders in a smoothie (or even in a dip), there's protein pasta and protein wraps too. I get it though. When I'm feeling really bad I get whatever I feel like (takeout, some sausage rolls to quickly put in the oven, a (savoury) pie that goes in the oven etc. *Edit: prepping when you have enough energy to have on hand when your mental health gets worse

[@AnimalsMatterMorally]

Wow, this video is so important. And I admit that until this past year I thought I was getting enough protein from eating whatever. I'm doing better now and your video points out how important it is to know good vegan protein sources and to include them regularly. Thank you.

[@amandaawolfe]

Ha! I also saw the Gardein ad as a mid roll on your video. I thought it was great!

[@ItisI_B]

I thought you uploaded a 10 year old video 😅. You look amazing 😍. And thanks for the info. Very useful.

[@naneki1992]

You'd be surprised how many people ACTUALLY don't know the difference between carbs and protein. My husband husband somehow made it to adulthood not knowing what foods have carbs and what foods have protein. His diet was almost exclusively carbs but he ate once a day so he was thin. It was hard time getting him on a balanced diet.

[@Ergmermerg]

Hey your hair back like this looks really nice! Love the different background too :p

[@lilaluftikuss1295]

I don't know how you do that, but I was extremly entertained by that video :D

[@hottoast7880]

I was feeling vary sad a few minutes ago but as soon as I saw you posted a video I instantly got excited.

[@b2h316]

The world is icky right now. Sending good vibes your way

[@justaplant6817]

You should try cooking some of the bizarre vegan foods like those cashew muffins in a video :D compile a few and try em out

[@Acehigh-Jenkins]

You got me into TVP at breakfast which improved my protein intake. I stick it in my porridge! Thank you!

[@erinmeadows14]

Literally the ad we watch you watch at the end of the video came on for me at the end of the video.

[@rreessee]

Right!? I finally got my partner to start eating plant based, and when I asked him how he planned on getting protein he said broccoli, which is great! but less than 3 g/cup is not at all sufficient unless you are eating an absurd amount of broccoli. I feel like for lots of new vegans, they need to realize that soy is just fine for you and is fine without being a direct meat substitute. Please god eat tofu and edamame and drink soy milk- soy is good.

[@katieamarsh]

I now have the giggles thinking of eating 30 cups of broccoli.

[@alexandreandrejow7711]

Only if soy milk didn't taste soooo bad!

[@georgearnold841]

Soy is horribly inflammatory! You don't actually get protein from it. You know who likes you to eat and drink lots of soy? Monsanto it makes them really rich.

[@flowersafeheart]

I'm remembering how many times I unshelled tons of warm edemame with my teeth so savoringly, like it tasted so addictively delicious. Just now realizing maybe its high protein and my protein-deficient diet was a big reason it was so, so satisfying. Well - and the soy sauce. And something about the texture of scraping it out with my teeth.

[@igtut1]

@@alexandreandrejow7711 Have you tried the vanilla or chocolate ones?

[@mamemimoma]

The black bean falafels... WHY?? They look like dried up mud, and they dont seem to contain any herbs??

[@arethovisky]

Completely unseasoned

[@bedheadacademic]

You look so good!! I also love this background! You’re my favorite. Your videos always make my day

[@bedheadacademic]

MdoubleHB I have and she’s gorgeous

[@bedheadacademic]

MdoubleHB maybe if you say something important people will care about what you have to say too. You don’t need to lash out for attention.

[@ThatWeirdFinn]

Love the new look, and a great video again! :)

[@sofiacardenas9069]

those muffins look like lumps of flesh and skin :(

[@Horticarter41]

I don't know how I missed this before, but you have really beautiful eyes. Also you are again 100 percent correct...as usual.

[@kandiseponce2899]

Maybe I’m crazy... but I really like this background !! And the flannel🥰 - fall vibes 😊

[@beautyandtech1515]

Thank you for having messy shelves. With all this lockdown shit and the schools being closed for six months in the uk I’ve been very self conscious about little details like shelves with books fallen over or with random stuff piled on during live lessons from school or work video calls.

[@VGobaira]

Why doesn’t she add spices and other things to the black bean balls? I mean garlic, thyme, something!

[@RedHead94100]

She does add spices, UV even says so in this video lol

[@Stevie-oy8zj]

Could you give some high protein meal ideas/recipes in a video? Or suggest/show what you yourself do?

[@sarahmarah]

Until that becomes a reality i suggest you to check out Brian Turner. He's a vegan bodybuilder and has tons of easy, actually high protein vegan what i eat in a days with recipes! :)

[@OMGitsaClaire]

I assume for bean chips you’re talking about Beanitos and I love them! I have had a (documented by my doctor and allergist) corn intolerance for about 10 years and missed tortilla chips so much until those came on the market. For me they’re just a delicious corn chip substitute but they are much higher in fiber and protein than regular tortilla chips. And because of that, they’re great as a snack with salsa, guacamole, or even hummus. I also use them to make nachos and also to top taco salads, chili, or Mexican style soups. They’d be a great higher-protein chip alternative in a kid’s school lunch or snack too. I think they taste pretty close to a regular corn chip, but I haven’t had corn chips in 10 years so what would I know.

[@alexandreandrejow7711]

As someone who lives in the middle of nowhere, on a budget, I relay mostly on beans, and beans, and more beans, some TVP, and beans, as source of protein. I am so sick of beans that sometimes I will have some white pasta with vegetables and olive oil with a smile on my face.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I watched Hannah's video too and was like where is the protein at all let alone high protein! I've always been mindful to eat well rounded but I am always MORE cognizant of getting my protein after watching your videos so thank you!

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@MdoubleHB what do you mean? How do you know what I eat haha

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@MdoubleHB it is a bit of an obsession by some but it's important we get enough nutrients across the board. Sorry i won't be checking out your content...i like to engage with people that give off good vibes and you're giving off negative energy! Why aren't you commenting on anyone else's comments?

[@schattentanz9458]

@MdoubleHB Sweaty, you have been negative on every single comment complimenting unnaturalvegan. Now either you are grumpy since you are lacking some protein or you should reduce your sodium intake cause you are salty.

[@schattentanz9458]

@MdoubleHB It really is a shame that you are so ignorant. After all, I was not negative, but very objective.

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

@@nk-zr8rw no way! Where did you hear that? I'd like to read more about it!

[@89tothbianka]

I just started using rice protein powder in my smoothies (80g protein in 100g powder) I can't recommend it enough, it's so easy to implement into your diet and I can have a peace of mind that my proteins are covered with a shake no matter what I eat.

[@heidih3048]

Rice protein is not a complete protein

[@mollycompton8816]

@@heidih3048 that's totally fine as long as you vary your protein sources throughout the day.

[@heidih3048]

@@mollycompton8816 But she said that she relies on it to make sure she is getting enough protein. If that's the case, it's not likely to be adequate.

[@georgearnold841]

@@mollycompton8816 yes but Bianka said that its the protein for the day.

[@dreamwalker2518]

Rice contains high amounts of arsenic, so please don't use that powder every day.

[@xg2513]

This background is so pretty! I love all the colors. (Not joking! It looks lived in and creative!)

[@AdventuresinPolishland]

I got the Gardein ad at the end of the video that you mentioned!

[@Lemonz1989]

This is why vegans "fail". It's so difficult to get enough calories and protein if you aren't watching what you eat. This is why Swayze looks so healthy compared to many of the other sickly looking vegan "gurus" - she is knowledgeable about vegan foods. I'm not vegan, because it's difficult on a low carb diet. I'm a diabetic, so I eat low carb (around 30 grams a day), and all my carbs come from low carb vegetables. 30 grams from low carb vegetables is a lot of food, but almost completely deficient in calories and protein. It isn't very filling either. I get my carbs from vegetables, because of the micronutrients, phytonutrients and fiber in plants. I need to use Cronometer to follow what I eat, because I consistently eat too few calories on a high protein, low carb diet. I add fats to the diet to increase the calories in my food.

[@ayannaoman]

It would be cool if you would do how i would make it. Taking other Vegan youtuber recipes and make it more of a well rounded meal.

[@mariahmontgomery5215]

I had that exact Gardein ad in the middle of your video and had the same reaction as you. And then had another one at the end where a little boy asks his mom where meatballs come from!

[@nono-fo5ls]

as a mediterranean Turkish person I am surprised how people make videos on putting raw vegetables on a plate and call it a "recipe".

[@bernice_anders]

My high protein snack recommendation? Slices of tofu with soy sauce. Cooking optional 🤣

[@nibblrrr7124]

Now _that's_ my level of effort I can be bothered with.

[@MissPurpur]

Yikes

[@mytoenailjustfelloff8997]

That sounds delicious, purely based on the amount of effort involved. (ie NONE) Even though I hate both tofu as well as soy sauce

[@janeann3331]

I’ve got soy intolerance 😐lol...

[@vanogue8151]

Mustard on Tofu is also really good :)

[@angolangel]

I think you're missing that different people have very different calorie requirements, but not very different protein requirements. Personally, I would consider Hannah's snacks "high protein" because I would eat an enormous amount of each of them. By percentage of calories they are not high protein, but I'm a breastfeeding woman who exercises a lot and has a naturally high metabolism in the first place. I cannot get by on fewer than about 2600 calories in a day. I can easily down 3000 a day without gaining weight, and I feel really good when I do. Doesn't change that I really only need about 55g protein per day. If I eat almond butter with apples, I'm eating AT LEAST 4-5 tablespoons of almond butter, and I won't blink about the calories. I'll get about 15g of protein, which is over a quarter of my daily protein requirement. Really not bad for a snack. I realize not all people have my calorie requirements, so a balanced diet will mean something different to them. But I'm guessing Hannah is more like me, and so she probably does know what protein is, and she probably does get enough of it on her current diet, just based on what she showed. It would help if influencers would include specific amounts along with the calories, but I think they're concerned about triggering people with EDs and such, which is also understandable.

[@ladygagaartificial10]

the fact i saw the gardein ad before the video LMAOO

[@cathyfollowandfeel]

I am glad youre talking about the difficulties of meeting ones protein needs. Even eating legumes in every meal but breakfast i struggle getting over my 1g/kg bodyweight. Maybe using soymilk instead of water in my porrige could make a difference is what i think after this video. I would appreciate more videos that show 'what i eat in a day's and your ideas how to improve their protein and nutrient content, hands on. Honestly i am not sure how to meet my needs when pregnant, if i consider loss of apetite and food aversions, might have to live on proteinpowder and supplements 🙄