I’m Back! What’s Next for Brand New Vegan?

👋 Hey everyone, I’m back! After a long break, I’m excited to return to KZbin with new weekly videos focused on helping people over 40 transition to a whole food, plant-based diet! 🌱✨
In this video:
✅ What’s next for Brand New Vegan (including new videos every week!)
✅ How I’m incorporating the 4 pillars of health from Undo It by Dr. Ornish
✅ A special thank you to my longtime supporters (like Denise, who inspired this video!) 🙌
🔔 Subscribe & Hit the Bell so you don’t miss my upcoming videos on budget-friendly, simple, and delicious plant-based eating.
Resources:
Undo It : Dr. Dean Ornish - amzn.to/42CgDIY
My Cookbook - shop.brandnewv...
500+ WFPBNO Recipes - www.brandnewve...
💬 Leave me a comment! What plant-based topics or recipes would you like to see in future videos? I’d love to hear from you!
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[@carolynblakeney966]

So glad to see this channel continue. I left animal meat behind 30 years ago, and finally left animal dairy and eggs behind over 10 years ago. Everyone is on an individual journey and all of those journeys are critical in creating a more just and sustainable way of living. I may not be salt, oil, and sugar free, but I am salt, oil, and sugar conscious. I am primarily being conscious. I stopped eating my fellow beings because I don't eat my fellow neighbors. Or dogs. Or cats. Humans can get every nutrient they need from the plant kingdom. Meat was never necessary, except in times of emergency, when there was little else to eat.

[@wendywitchner7401]

No meat since 1976. Vegan 14 yrs. Organic WFPB- GBOMBS

[@barbaragross1031]

I’ve been a vegetarian/vegan for over 35 years. Your recipe recipes were some of the best I’ve ever used. I’ve missed you. Glad you’re back. I never write in these comments, but your videos make a big difference so I’m doing it this time. Take care. 3:35

[@slbjwk]

Welcome Back!!! I’m here for anything and everything you’re feeling inspired to share!!

[@kpf8186]

Wow...was just digging into the internet looking for your bean soup recipe. We all love it. So nice to see you again and WOW!!!!! Your speech is back to normal! You sound like the old days again. You're back! I've been slipping in and out of this lifestyle and I want back in!

[@nadineaugustyn130]

Life has been a series of ups and downs for me. I've always liked your content and your "do your best" type attitude. I know BNV is a total no judgement zone. I am always up for a refresher course in better eating habits. Thanks for coming back on KZbin.

[@vickimunro4599]

Yay! I'm so glad you're back on KZbin!

[@yogalifeandwellness3561]

Glad you're back. I've thought about you and wondered how you're doing since your stroke. The four pillars Dr Ornish talks about are so important, maybe even more so in today's crazy world. Looking forward to seeing whatever you post!🙏

[@lavenderbee3611]

Welcome back Chuck, you have been missed. Hope everything is going well in your life. I love your veganized recipes of old favorites.

[@FindMeOnABeach]

Welcome back, Chuck!! You fill a niche in WFPB cooking that no one else fills with your comfort foods. You've been missed! Don't worry about other creators. Just be yourself and embrace who you uniquely are! 😊

[@brandnewvegan]

I appreciate that!!

[@JokerLurver]

Awww yay!! I missed you, Chuck! So glad you're back. I truly appreciate your wisdom and recipes! Thank you for bringing some goodness to this crazy year.

[@SallyBivins]

Yay!!!! So glad you're back. I've missed your videos!

[@brandnewvegan]

Yay! Thank you!

[@dianeschrader1280]

Chuck, want you to know i made your cowboy caviar for a work luncheon and it was a big hit with a bunch of "standard American diet eaters". Another opportunity to share to the recipe and this way of eating. Thank you!!

[@lisacapone386]

Welcome back Chuck!!! Looking forward to learning about the 4 pillars .

[@VicShoup-ec6jb]

So glad you are back!

[@amygrams520]

Welcome back! My biggest challenge is staying motivated. I don't have any friends or family who eat this way, and it makes it hard socially. I've searched locally for a plant-based eating group and haven't found one

[@brandnewvegan]

I do have an online support group that is very friendly...... and we have a daily livestream and monthly zooms, if you are interested.....

[@jontim7667]

I have the same thing... I am 45 year old woman and do not work so my circle is not that big and only my son and I are Whole food plant based.... maybe we could talk about it ... or are you looking for a real group maybe near you... because who are you if I may ask and where do you live (near.. ;) or what country??)

[@amandagloverart]

I've missed you! You look well. I have been a subscriber since nearly the beginning. As I've been eating plant based vegan for years now I don't watch recipe videos as much as I used to - so varied content works great for me- whatever you want to do.

[@portiajones2654]

So glad you’re here. This is the book I chose to read as my January reading. I haven’t finished it so I’m looking forward to following you as you help us on this journey.

[@sharonward6341]

Glad you’re back! I can count on your recipes to taste fabulous. Your cauliflower tacos are scrumptious! Thank you for all you do. And thank you for the book recommendations and link to book discussion group (from one of your recent emails).

[@gardenfaerie9903]

Great to see you back!!!

[@Sheri...]

Good to see you again, Chuck! I have your cookbook. It's a good one! Haven't tried those tacos yet, but will now.

[@jackieo2403]

Great to see you again. Your recipe for cheese sauce is my favorite! Looking forward to the discussions around the four pillars.

[@dbrolig1534]

Looking forward to seeing your content again!

[@marilynboyle4630]

I am 70. Yes age presents a variety of both challenges and opportunities. I love your receipts.

[@craftoncue]

So happy to see you’re back. We make quite a few of your fabulous recipes, in fact, your Southern Style Green Beans is on our meal plan for Tuesday. We make that recipe all the time and absolutely love it! Hubby and I are over 70 and still working on being totally WFPB, but we’re doing great, feeling good and have lost some weight. Thank you, Linda

[@brandnewvegan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pammaxson5289]

Hi Chuck! Welcome back! I have been vegetarian for years. I have type 2 diabetes and I am trying to change that with diet. I look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@sallycrouse9475]

Nice! Long time follower and recommender of your recipes. Glad to have you back!

[@peter5.056]

Glad to see you again Chuck! Here's what I'm up to atm.... I started the Kempner Rice diet (white Thai jasmine rice, greens, fruit, carrots, sometimes quinoa, herbs and spices) on November 9, 2024, because asthma meds made me 57 pounds overweight. As of February 1st, 2025, I've lost 35 pounds, and am still losing at a rate of about 10 pounds per month.

[@brandnewvegan]

That's awesome! Good for you!!!

[@peter5.056]

@@brandnewvegan Thanks! Ironically, the weight gain (caused by the corticosteroids) made my asthma worse. The slimmer I get the better I can breathe, and that's some POWERFUL motivation right there!

[@janking3355]

For your cookbook it would be nice to see a pic of the table of contents, that way it's easy to see what the recipes are and will encourage people to buy it. Some authors also include pics of a couple different pages. Good choice with the spiral binding!

[@amyquinn8147]

We have missed you and your good, simple recipes. Glad you are back, mainly because you help us to stay compliant. Over the holidays with guests and travel it is easy to slip back into old habits. This will be a good time for us to start back on the WFPB way of eating. Welcome back!

[@teriwilliams4212]

Glad you’re back. You’re so inspiring.

[@brendamyers2353]

So glad you’re back. I love your recipes. Now I want your tacos. 🥰

[@cathyjames7420]

well done Chuck delighted to see you back again. Missed you .

[@patriciaherrera8023]

So glad you're back Chuck!

[@eileenpalumbo6578]

Hello and am enjoying your past videos. I am 67 and have been vegan for about 2 months. Ordered your cookbook to add some variety into my meals. Looking to lower my cholesterol and get moving more to loose weight. I find your videos inspiring. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@dbrolig1534]

Your recipes are so good -miss seeing the recipes!

[@brandnewvegan]

More to come!

[@donforman4326]

Was wondering what your up to. Glad your back!

[@Di-up6to]

Welcome back! I love this group!

[@roberthodge1767]

I am so, so glad that you are back. You have been missed so much. Thank you for what you do. God Bless You!!!

[@pamspicer97]

Great to see you back!

[@janiegulick5674]

So good to see you back on KZbin! I’m not a new vegan, I’m not real sure I guess it’s been around 14 or 15 years for me but I’m always looking for new ideas. Watching you is like being with a friend, love your easy going style and the wonderful food you create.

[@damien69ish]

After making your chili...was hooked on your recipes ever since!

[@gailpatrick2431]

So glad you’re back! I’m a senior and struggle to live this way even though I really want to. Not giving up!

[@merrill997]

Chuck, welcome back. I have been following you since 2018. I am over 40 and while I eat wfpb sos-free for years, I am struggling with losing weight and recently have developed some digestion issues - And noticing I cannot get away with eating some of the wfpb sos-free foods I was eating in 2018 (i.e. nutritional yeast and too many nuts)… I look forward to hearing more about things you have learned. Wishing you great health!

[@peacefulpooh]

Welcome back! I've been vegan 15 years, but will still be watching even though I am not new to PB eating! Looking forward to it!

[@CinnamonSnail]

Kick ass! Looking forward to seeing what you create here, Chuck

[@plantbasedwithpeggy7682]

So glad you're coming back! Six years WFPB! It radically changed my hubby's health. 🙂

[@brandnewvegan]

Thank you!! 😊

[@danielbecker9836]

Sorry to hear about your friends deaths, but I hope u and your family are doing well healthwise. I am doing WFPB McDougall Starch solution and so far so good. I am committed this time to stay compliant and not to use added oil or fat to my food. So far its not been easy but will be worth the effort just to get my A1C back to normal. My doctor is really pushing Ozempic and I refuse on both my parents' grave to NEVER NEVER NEVER take that stuff. Keep up the good work. I think I will be ordering your cookbook and ordering Nutritional Yeast from Amazon hopefully soon

[@tammy5296]

Welcome back, Chuck! I have really missed you coming on and trying to help us eating WFPB lifestyle easier. Thanks

[@biztechninja]

Yay! So glad you're back. I went vegan in my 40's and you were the one who told me about WFPB. I have to admit I've slipped a bit over the past few years but now I'm ready to get back to it. I'd love more easy recipes without a lot of ingredients as I travel and can't really carry it all with me. Thanks!

[@susieg1]

YAY❤!

[@nadege6631]

This is probably the best news of 2025, so far! Welcome back Chuck!

[@antonym4u910]

Great to see you back! 50+ struggling wanna be WFPB eater, but I fall off track quite often. Here's to getting back on track in 2025! I feel and do so much better eating WFPB!

[@brandnewvegan]

Welcome back!

[@lynmeehan1178]

I’m a fan of Ornish. I am successful in 3 of the 4 pillars. I’ve been whole food plant based for over 6 years, I move every day and loving more is easy in my life. My one struggle is that I need to stress less. Welcome back.

[@brandnewvegan]

I can TOTALLY relate to that one!

[@lothrop53]

I’m. An old fan I’m 71 I was glad to see you mentioned on PB with J

[@amieklingler1574]

Welcome back it's so good to see you. Looking forward to your videos. ☺️👍💪

[@brandnewvegan]

Thank you!!

[@Darbby2000]

So happy to see you're back. I was just going to check your youtube channel, turned on the computer and there you are!!!!🙂 Looking fwd to the new videos.

[@CrazyCarmenMirada]

I’ve watched you since you were working at the tech company and making videos (before You Tube). So happy to see you continue.

[@Marilyn7733]

Welcome back! I was so glad to see your video I kept checking periodically to see if you had posted anything new. I have your cookbook and use it regularly. Hope you and yours are well, healthy and happy. 😊

[@sturkfeld]

Welcome back! Glad to see you. I have always enjoyed your videos.

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Yay!

[@margietatone481]

New to the WFPB world. Dipping some toes in, & definitely need simple, budget friendly ideas. Andddd….way over 40! 😵‍💫😃 Glad I happened upon your video.

[@brandnewvegan]

Welcome aboard!

[@keith-y1c]

Welcome back from your neighbors in Tualatin!!

[@sarahdee374]

So glad to see you again! Can you remind me if you do SOS free or no. Particularly oil. I'm not referring to healthy fats, but the low nutrition, high fat seed oils. I'm 70, have been vegan for 10 years. Started for animal compassion and welfare reasons, then came to love the food and started to lose weight once I cut out too much processed stuff and oils, and now appreciate the environmental benefits too. win/win/win!

[@brandnewvegan]

I am completely oil-free.

[@mara3842]

Good to see you back :) I've been vegan and wfpb for 14 year but I still enjoy looking at new recipes. Would appreciate a salt-free recipe from you every now and then as I am SOS-free :)

[@stellabivens7398]

Glad you are back on. Always enjoyed your presentations.

[@shirleyvidito9676]

I have so many of your video recipe saved. Love it that you are here in Oregon ( still right?). Several years vegan,whole food plant based. But!! My sugar,chocolate cravings do me in! After having Bariatric surgery, my type of eating is many small snacks. I can’t seem to figure out quick nutritious snacks. I have been SOS free until snack time hits me! ( like go out to eat then come home hungry) Left overs aren’t always enjoyable. Cooking all day long isn’t either. I end up grabbing what is available. That is where my husband comes into this,he likes potato chips,etc. trying to eat more fruit and greens. Anyway,could I just be burnt out,bored or a horrible vegan,whole food plant based,SOS, smacker?!

[@rshepherd5095]

I can ALWAYS count on you for good recipes! Thank you dearly!

[@MarianneHudgens-s6b]

Hi Chuck. I’m diving back in to a WFPD lifestyle after a relapse due to poor support and family pressure. I’m in my 10th month and there’s so much more support out there now. It’s phenomenal. I have one vegan low fat friend who went through Dr. McDougall’s program 4 years ago, and she lives fairly close. I also meet online with Charles Smith, a food life coach for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I love eating this way. My struggles continue to be that I’m alone in my family, and local restaurants still don’t get it. They often serve unhealthy vegan options. Your simple meal options will help me feed family members.

[@kennethkanagaki]

So glad to see u back!!

[@sararichardson-murphy5754]

Nice! We are big fans

[@shgascoi]

Good to have you back! Every recipe I’ve made of yours was delicious.

[@brandnewvegan]

Glad you like them!

[@HaynesMerittArt]

Yay!😀

[@sarahharbin6949]

Glad to see you come back Chuck? How is your wife doing? Had her blood pressure stabilized ? Can’t wait to see what videos you post in the future.

[@brandnewvegan]

Yes! It has! Way better than it was before. Thanks for asking!

[@sarahharbin6949]

@ that makes me so happy! 🩵

[@fluffysuds]

Yay! Glad you're back. I've used your recipes for years now. I am so glad you mention groups and being non compliant. I always cringe when I see that. It makes you feel like you have to be perfect .

[@JoandIvan777]

Welcome Back!!!

[@richarddresden6869]

Welcome back!

[@lesliejenkins7968]

My problem now a days is that I need to eat low sodium due to heart issues. I've strayed from wfpb and I'm sick about it. Keep trying. Looking forward to you again.

[@ScottieMiller-q3r]

Greetings, Chuçk! I have followed you for a while. My favorite is still your grandson's favorite tofu. Hope he is doing well. Haven't seen him doing his dance in a while. Honestly, my favorite episodes were back in your kitchen too. Gee, life seemed so simple then. I remember how hard you worked setting up your KZbin studio. Glad to see your regular presence here and look forward to future episodes.

[@brandnewvegan]

And the cool thing is....I just got a new camera that is very portable - so you just might see an episode or two up in my kitchen now.

[@mollyholcomb2336]

My challenge is cooking 2 different meals everyday and struggle with cooking for my father in law and eating what he's having...not plant based. I guess I'm just tired of working 40 plus hours a week and having to plan / cook two separate meal plans each week. Sometimes is easy but mostly not. I am also recently diagnosed pre/diabetic. I see the doctor this month and she will want to put me on medication, I've only lost 10 lbs in the last 3 months eating a calorie restricted diet.

[@gene6839]

Welcome back, I was wondering if your cook book has oil free law fat recipes plant base of course. Thank you, Best off luck

[@brandnewvegan]

Every recipe in my book and on my website is absolutely oil-free and of course - plant-based.

[@tammysnowden3534]

I need there is a big push for more higher protein based plant based food and weight training for those of us that are older. Will you be doing recipes like that? Love the cauliflower tacos but they are very low in protein.

[@brandnewvegan]

Noted!

[@Sheri...]

The thing I have trouble with is that I am vegan but hubby is not. So when I make soups, stews & other recipes, they make such large amounts for one person. I have a freezer full of single portions of all these recipes. It takes quite a while to use them all up.

[@brandnewvegan]

We'll have to work on that!

[@Phantomstories1831]

Yay. 7 years vegan

[@jeanninethompson6243]

👋

[@WV25701MW]

Dean Ornish missed the fifth pillar of health. Follow Brand New Vegan.❤

[@jilldigwood4328]

Great to see you back Chuck 😊

[@Lady_Clare4]

Welcome back!

[@kimveach3436]

Welcome back!

[@DarleneDesveaux]

Welcome back!