I Tried Tom Brady's High-Protein VEGAN Diet

[@hasitdawnedonyou]

Please continue high protein vegan content loving it

[@dibamoca9885]

I know some people are saying it’s repetitive but this was eat as a professional athlete more than only focus on protein. I enjoyed it! Make videos that make you happy 😊

[@nightshaderach]

Watching this as I heat up Pizza Rolls to get some ideas 💕

[@MerleONeal]

Yum!

[@nightshaderach]

That salad looks amazing!! Getting the ingredients next grocery trip!

[@gardnernicole8058]

😆

[@salester26]

😂

[@WeAreNotGoingBackEver]

😂😂😂 I do the same thing

[@pandorasaidoops]

I’m a bariatric patient who needs quality protein, but can only eat small portions. I can’t be completely plant-based, but content like this helps me incorporate more plant-based meals.

[@greenecv]

As someone who exercises a lot but still only a tiny fraction as much as Tom Brady, methinks he eats substantially more calories than this in a day. The recipes all look delicious, though. Definitely going to try that method with the broccoli, I like how it keeps the broccoli stem and makes it seem appetizing.

[@natalierios2110]

I was thinking the same thing that doesn’t seem like it would be filling

[@ducksnaps]

Yeah, from a sports dietetics perspective this is super nutritious but seriously lacking in carbs, and by extension also in calories!

[@roshanmansinghani9788]

And I would think protein. It would be neat to see the total macros of this day of eating.

[@kellrockets101]

He definitely eats more than this in a day too. He isn;t completely vegan either. he's about 80% plant based, and still eats meat

[@plantbasedpixels]

Wow that smoothie has such a beautiful color!

[@MerleONeal]

Right!?!

[@someguy2135]

I drink smoothies that look like that at least once a week. Blueberries are so good for you! And tasty!

[@ValareeVinson]

I will definitely be trying out that romesco recipe, maybe with some farro or pasta. Thanks for sharing Merle!

[@MerleONeal]

YES!

[@sese8976]

yeah i needed a good way to eat brocolli that wasnt cheese (vegetarian here)

[@Raddiebaddie]

@@sese8976dairy is scary 😢

[@3PairDesigns]

Wow, I have to say, I am VERY impressed! ALL 3 of those are right up my alley of easy (uncomplicated), protein perfect, and flavorful! Totally going to try those. Oh, and I too say "sir-up" and not "see-r-up". Thanks Merle! 😄

[@MerleONeal]

You are so welcome!!

[@ingrid6791]

I would like to see you do a day of what Novak Djokovic eats :)

[@ZyroSugar]

Yes!

[@lillianv6805]

Yesssss the return of my fave series! Also a heads up, Alicia Silverstone has been having a looooot of spotlight for antivax opinions, so if she's in the thumbnail less critical thinking viewers may assume you're aligned similarly. Regardless of who is next, I'm stoked!

[@phyllist1169]

LOVED that you added white beans to the romesco sauce. It’s my #1 hack for added protein.

[@morningrain13]

I love veggies but sometimes I have no idea how to make a more delicious meal, so here I am watching. Everything looks delicious.

[@555Rhirhi]

Great video. Definitely going to check more of his recipes out. Would have loved to see the protein content on the other two recipes (not just the smoothie)

[@justin_g_smith]

“Let’s stop yapping and let’s start eating” - cut to Lucille and Gen. 10/10 no notes

[@MerleONeal]

i meant to say "lets stop yapping and get to napping:

[@lindafighera4268]

Great video Merle! Thank you for sharing these recipes. Definitely going to try them.

[@mm0901]

Your pets are sooo cute 🥰. I am also not a salad person and I don’t like radishes either but I’ll try some of the other things for sure. Thanks for your videos! 🤩

[@MerleONeal]

Heck yeah!!!

[@rampantrapture]

Born and raised in Ohio and I've always said it sir-up! Cannot wait to try the smoothie! Always love finding recipes through your videos!

[@MerleONeal]

YES thank you!

[@SCVB13]

@@MerleONealWest Coaster here and pronounce it the same as you.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

All 3 looked great, especially given how little work was involved. The salad did take my number 1 spot.

[@theaudiobookaficionado]

Aww Lucille is a sweetie. My dog loves broccoli! We always give her the stems that we don't want to eat

[@dillemma9]

Thanks for sharing this!!! I'm excited to make alllll of these!

[@PinkRose0910]

The last dish has me asking where is the pasta or bread? He’s a tall man with muscle. There’s no way to eat just broccoli with some sauce and be full for dinner.

[@sunnygirl5467]

He probably does not eat most of the recipes on his website..he probably aims to have his macro needs covered down to the gram and eats often the same things😅

[@Jarofpencils]

Both of these look dishes fantastic!!

[@MerleONeal]

They are!

[@frankie7723]

MERLE 100 hour brownies. We NEED these vagnaized!!!! just watched Bigger Bolder Baking make them - sigh not vegan - and MERLE we NEED these!!!!!

[@MerleONeal]

Which recipe we tryin first, folks

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

That blueberry smoothie looks incredible.

[@SinisterSlytherin]

The little eating sounds at the end

[@margarett_b]

Also, romesco sauce is so good it could actually be a soup :D And the addition of beans was definitely a must - otherwise it just wouldn't be a filling meal at all!

[@MerleONeal]

WOAHHHH my mind is blown

[@frompizzaaddicttovegan]

Try getting in touch with Billie’s mom to do a what she eats in a day. That might be the best bet and work. Great video. Can’t wait to try these

[@scottsquires4785]

Just found your channel, really good. I'm trying to increase my protein intake without any extra meat. Was curious how much total protein was that whole day?

[@wazburg]

This is your best video! Shows you healthy eating isn't so boring!!

[@angelm1832]

Ohhhhh these look so good!!! God I love a good smoothie

[@endroop]

Canadian here (so an authority on the topic) I say sir-up

[@MerleONeal]

I feel so validated 😫

[@Shadeadder]

Texan and most people here also say sir-up. Maybe it's a middle america thing?

[@rampantrapture]

@@Shadeadder Ohioan and I do it too! 🥰

[@cryocum1583]

Wisconsin checking in with you guys to say yes!

[@lillianv6805]

Californian here and same lol

[@ruthhorndasch5244]

Loved this!! Use that extra romesco sauce on zoodles😁

[@MerleONeal]

omg YESSS

[@gwenkruger1380]

My favourite video since the testing of vegan products! Loved this. ❤

[@MerleONeal]

Yay! Thank you!

[@umafa1645]

Yummm! Some great ideas in here (: Do Ari next!

[@michellebeckham6402]

I’ve made this 2x now omitting the protein powder & using powdered peanut butter instead of almond butter and today I added beans to it, problem I’m having is both times it stopped blending and I had a tough time. I’m using a Vitamix too. I ended up adding more plant milk to help it along. Any suggestions? Yours came out perfectly

[@goinggreenforlongevity9048]

Thanks Merle for these really hearty meal ideas. I am not vegan/vegetarian since my blood pressure, energy and glucose drop whenever I try it. I'm gathering hearty meal ideas like yours to try out again and see if I can be successful at it eventually.

[@dj.h7424]

best of luck with it. My missus found she lacked energy until we added in some seasoned crispy tofu strips into our salads each day, she says she can really feel a difference plus it tastes great (we need it crispy though not floppy!!)😊

[@JohannaZee]

I want that Broccoli dish! I'm going to make it this week. Isa Chandra Moskowitz has an amazing Romesco sauce, so I'm dying to try this one since it is so much easier to make. I can't find it yet.

[@charliebrown1184]

That was the cutest possible way to end the video!

[@MerleONeal]

Right?!

[@amethystdgem]

Seems like the dessert was the smoothie by the way it looks and how you described it satisfactory yumtastic taste

[@steamyvegan]

Can't wait to try that ceasar salad! Thanks Merle and Tom for the great recipes!

[@MerleONeal]

It's so good! Enjoy 😊

[@CanineConsistency]

I love your channel. I’m always tweaking recipes myself, however, when people are trying out other peoples recipes for a show, I really wish they’d try it as the original person does it.

[@lizpimentel2566]

Your cat looks eerily similar to mine 😮 like same spot on her back leg and everything! That is so crazy

[@MerleONeal]

Awww I love tuxedo cats 😭

[@JohannaZee]

I didn't know that you were from Mass. I would have to say that I am, too, even though I have lived in Vermont longer than any other place.

[@annaviolalupo8956]

we love the Lucille (1) content!!

[@MerleONeal]

aw thanks More to come!

[@judykhaleck8034]

👋 MERLE, Everything you try look delicious. Oh by the way I was watching the episodes where you try Hailey Bieber smoothie. If your ever in Boca Raton, Florida you should checkout Garden Butcher. They have their owned version of Hailey Bieber smoothie but more affordable. Garden Butcher is a somewhat affordable less bougie version of Erewhon.

[@emeraldfernandez5010]

AGREE!!! These are impressive!!

[@amandapierce9266]

Hi Merle. Can you please recommend best brand of nutritional yeast. I've had a couple and can't seem to stomach it!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@MerleONeal]

personally, I love Braggs- but if you don't like it, it might just not be your thing!

[@O2life]

I would be most likely to try the broccoli dish. It reminds me of one of my current quick and easy favorites: Broccoli dubu-muchim, which is basically blanched broccoli and tofu with seasoning. It sounds too simple, but it is DELICIOUS.

[@justinberry9030]

You should try microwaving the chickpeas before baking/pan frying for optimal crunchiness

[@jacksseawheeze2911]

Microwaving isn’t healthy

[@raymarks7430]

I made the chickpeas the way the recipe says (20 mins at 400f) and they are not crunchy. How do you make them (and I disagree … microwaving is not unhealthy … it simply excites water molecules which create heat)

[@justinberry9030]

@@raymarks7430 pat the chickpeas dry and throw them in the microwave for about 5-8 minutes. Then you can further crisp them in a pan with spices and herbs. Internet Shaquille has a great video on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3a4aGmnaLuZabMsi=1ZrHNXVRW2Mw-nPv

[@raymarks7430]

@@justinberry9030thank you!!

[@anntecz]

These recipes are great but also a little weird in that there's no grains in the 2nd meal and not even protein in the 3rd meal, which is super weird for an athlete? Like?

[@louisar4227]

I’m guessing that the protein in the third meal comes from the almonds in the romesco sauce. None of the meals contained grains. Grains are really not that good for you. If he’s eating for performance, then I get it.

[@anntecz]

@@louisar4227 Grains are perfectly fine and absolutely fantastic for you. Please stop spreading misinformation. You have zero credentials to be saying things like that. Please re-evaluate your critical thinking skills if you think saying such things is okay. Also, where are you getting this misinformation from? Some keto propaganda? You can do better.

[@dufgirl]

I’m going to make the broccoli tonight. Thanks! Great video!

[@MerleONeal]

Hope you enjoy!

[@0n3c3nt]

All these recipes look so good

[@margarett_b]

One thing to note if using fresh blueberries is that the smoothie will not have a nice color like this :D But it will be very good too!

[@kellydenmeade2504]

Allen Campbell is TB personal chef and gets all the credit!

[@AmyBG88]

Always end with Lucille!!! 😍

[@cathleenwarner1778]

Oh, Billie Eilish also has a noodle soup recipe, you can try

[@phyllist1169]

Merle, I virtually have never had a smoothie because I cannot eat bananas. What do you recommend I use instead? I was thinking a baked sweet potato, but that’s not very appealing to me.

[@MerleONeal]

Dates for sweetness and avocado for creaminess!

[@SavedByGrace402]

Lol I say “seer-up” and constantly get teased for it. 😂😂

[@MerleONeal]

this is a safe space

[@mynvision]

Missed opportunity for making things even fancier...Caramelized Romanesco Broccoli with Smoky Romesco Sauce. 😆

[@waterloobicycleworks]

Wow! Love this!

[@madisonedwards1995]

I agree with how you pronounce syrup. I also get made fun of every time I say it around my husband…

[@MerleONeal]

you get ittttt

[@im2old4this2]

New research suggests to not put a banana in a smoothie with berries because the banana blocks the flavanols in the berries.

[@jacksseawheeze2911]

I’ve not heard that before

[@GS-lq2is]

This does not seem like a particularly high protein diet. I mean, broccoli for dinner? I would use that as an appetizer perhaps, but not a meal. But the sauces sound good. (This isn't a knock on. your video, btw, just an observation on what TB apparently thinks is a high protein diet.)

[@BryanMartinlaxcoach]

At 1.65 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight there is no difference in strength and size. That would be .87 grams per lb of bodyweight. Protein is overrated in the diet. Carbs and fat is what fuel the athlete for competition. Protein is what helps recovery throughout the body. We have a bad view of the true body needs for athletes.

[@BendeMark]

Enter those values into Cronometer or similar to get the actual breakdown. Rather base your opinions on facts. Also, as someone has already mentioned, beyond a certain threshold, a higher amount of protein has no significant impact on strength and weight loss. So, over consumption protein has not beneficial effects on health. Every plant food has protein, in varying amounts. So, eating a diversity of foods is helpful in hitting all the essential aminos.

[@broncanomix2565]

Another super athlete who eats plant base is Novak Djokovic

[@janetlance3053]

Try roasting the brussel sprouts also

[@dillemma9]

Upstate New Yorker, syrUP for sure!

[@dosdosequis]

This looks sooooo good 😍

[@davidvllr]

YESSSS I love these videos

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

That smoothy looks fantastic.

[@MerleONeal]

It’s so good - and beautiful!

[@jaimehislop286]

The contrast of your ingredient labels is often quite low. An outline or shadow behind would be great

[@uhgood814]

10:05 last stop we've got dinner *cuts to pets*

[@jasoninthea.m7471]

"Okay, last up we got dinner" *Cuts to shot of her cat and dog* 😆

[@retired_man_about_town]

Thank you! awesome video

[@craigslistreplies3485]

Isnt Cam Newton also vegan?

[@pagirl913.]

My best girl Merle! 🤗❤️😘

[@littlepatrinka7941]

Haven’t gotten past the minute mark because it just occurred to me who you look like...Shannyn Sossamon from A Knights Tale!

[@MerleONeal]

what an honor!

[@sandrodellisanti1139]

Ciao Merle, if you like pasta, try spaghetti all'assasina, a recioe from bari in southern italy, my father was originated from this area.. many greetings to you all from brunswick in Germany and please stay safe 🙃

[@lcweinstock]

I miss you on twitch!

[@digitalaudiodirections1443]

I say "sear" my steak and say yes "sir" to maple syrup

[@katiepope8746]

This made me so hungry. Yum 🥰

[@spicy-teriyaki-tofu]

would love to see a lewis hamilton video!!

[@spicy-teriyaki-tofu]

you should def try the neck exercises that f1 drivers do as part of the vid, too

[@isobeljordan9528]

I as well pronounce syrup that way

[@MerleONeal]

Let’s goooo!

[@nessidoe8080]

I would definately eat the 2 meals. But the smoothie has too many seeds, maybe reduce to tsp instead of tbsp.

[@normhanson981]

TB is vegan , I had no idea ( I’m from the UK) , great news , I’ve not eaten meat in 42 years , I’m 6’2 and 190 , 12% body fat , 250 push ups a day , plant based for the win.

[@MerleONeal]

Amazing!!! TB is 80% plantbased!

[@jacquelyndeviaaranda8515]

I say syrup the same wayyyy!!!

[@MerleONeal]

Yessss!

[@lynns7262]

Hi, all three of those meals looked delicious. New subscriber here looking for healthy, protein packed vegan meals!!

[@MerleONeal]

Welcome! you're in the right place! :) I actually have a whole playlist on here of High-protein recipes

[@lynns7262]

@@MerleONeal thanks, I’ll check it out!

[@ames522]

"infantile salad greens" 😂

[@stacycreates24]

Can you add Cayenne pepper, or cinnamon powder?

[@madeline9538]

I need to make that dressing asap as I have raw cashews staring at me in the pantry

[@MerleONeal]

They're so good at staring contests

[@judykhaleck8034]

Oh by the way have you ever heard of a social media influencer/content creator name Alexa Luria? She is from Boca Raton, Florida and currently she lived in Los Angeles, California. 🌴 ☀️ She also has a foodie account called Girl With A Gourmet Palate. 🦋 💚😋🤤 🍴

[@Radiancegrace]

Yum,will try them all. 🙏🙏🙏

[@samanthaaiello]

A plopsicle is what you call it when you drop your popsicle 😢

[@MerleONeal]

😂

[@TheMughes]

Definitely making the Romesco broccoli and the Caesar dressing asap!

[@MerleONeal]

DO IT

[@sstein4777]

All three look delicious, but lunch is going to be a gassy challenge

[@O2life]

I always say it sir-up, like you do.

[@staceyneedscoffee]

I pronounce it the same, sur not sear. I took a poll of friends once and results were all over the place, with the majority of people I have known for years saying it the same.

[@David-cu1xy]

Damn all that good food and I'm just sitting here with my peanut butter sandwich

[@MerleONeal]

treat yourself!!! They were all pretty simple!

[@sandrabraga7269]

What a great video! Can't wait to try the recipes. Your pet children are adorable!❤

[@mjslundy]

do one on Nick Diaz :)