I Went Vegan for a Month. Here's What Happened.

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I decided to go vegan (plant-based diet) for month to see if it would make me feel amazing, healthier, & have more energy, like a cab driver told me it would. Also, I wanted to learn more about food and just see if I could do it.
We also stopped eating added sugar for a month:
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& my wife
& my parents
& my baby
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[@bignoknow]

Your sense of humor, logic, editing, filming skills, and wonderful family make this my favorite type of content to enjoy. Thank you for your hard work.

[@artistsometimes2729]

awwww

[@mariabackcountry]

You read my mind :P

[@wheezywaiter]

Thank you for the kind words. 100% honesty, I've only briefly browsed the titles of your videos on your channel, but based on that I want to congratulate you on all your progress regarding your health. I plan to go back and actually watch some videos when I get some time.

[@1h2ofield]

Agreed. It is likely also the reason he scored such a pretty wife

[@Almightydetol]

Agreed 100%. He gives me inspiration to do the same

[@SiddhivinayakaTarot]

The Indian cuisine has over a million vegan recipes

[@tiffany5244]

Thank you!!!!

[@someguy2135]

Also lots of vegetarian dishes that can easily be modified to be vegan.

[@theanimalsavers2332]

@@someguy2135 yeah!

[@anuranan3908]

It's the best🇮🇳😤

[@siona8662]

@@someguy2135 most recipes all you have to do is replace the ghee with olive oil or vegan butter!!

[@earlofrednecks9533]

More people need to quit wasting their time and money on self help books and therapists and start listening to and putting their trust into random cab drivers.

[@victoriazhang3413]

You can always learn from anyone.

[@charlie-de4in]

Your comment is "A-mazing"!!

[@PiffyJ]

😂😂

[@briangusman5553]

Lol:)

[@monar7781]

😂👌🏻

[@irishweeb2370]

This man is adorable, his child is adorable, his wife is adorable and omg this channel is adorable I'm so glad I found it

[@irishweeb2370]

@question everything I do, but you see I just didn't exactly want to waste them on a useless comment that I would have completely forgotten about if you had not reminded me of it

[@selenafc5619]

I totally agree the whole family is amazing. Love how they all are such good sports.

[@vn43twelve]

welcome!

[@PiousMoltar]

You're not gonna mention his parents? That scene was hilarious.

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

And his parents... lets not forget the parents

[@Rectitude4U]

My wife and I went vegan about 3 years ago. She’s an awesome cook. I think most people just aren’t good cooks and they limit themselves with choices. We’ve never been healthier. It’s really not that hard.

[@Beep1122POP]

This is so true. It's sad how people just don't know the basics of cooking anymore, but it's a creative outlet for me. And we eat AMAZING vegan food every single day.

[@arushs121]

Yea, the healthiest diet someone can eat is a balance one of all the food groups.

[@TheGreenBean]

I agree , especially with all the resources available now kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57Ik6idhdeir68

[@maiadraconica6488]

@Kath Beck if you eat like shit for 40 years then 5 years of healthy eating isnt going to remove the damage done to your body. Things like eggs and dairy still contributes to health issues.

[@Ciph3rzer0]

@Kath Beck Some are very misleading, but any Vegan worth their salt would say it won't cure everything. There are other causes for some of the problems we face, but diet contributes to most of the big ones, and is reversible if you fix your diet. Everything is always percentages and probability. You might as well complain veganism won't stop you from dying in a car crash. I will say, regarding cooking. It ISN'T hard, once you know what you're doing. But I spent a ton of time learning how to cook in a healthy way. I used to just buy chicken, mashed potatoes, and something green and call it a meal. Now I take make a lot of extra effort to flavor things without fats/oils/sugar, and create unique combinations. It's becoming second nature to me, But I've had free time to really dive in. And I also have a little bit of history of trying to cook healthy when I was on Keto before, which made this a little easier. I know it would probably we wasted on kids, but cooking is a vital skill that should be taught in schools. Especially since capitalism keeps inventing cheaper, more unhealthy, more preservative filled junk and manipulating our demand for it with marketing. The only way to in most places to have a chance at being healthy is to cook for yourself.

[@VinceLia1]

Thanks for having me on your channel and being a part of your vegan challenge! Glad you had a good experience.

[@wheezywaiter]

Thanks for the advice!

[@uniworkhorse]

Awesome guest!

[@johnmcgrath200]

Brilliant guest! They all were!

[@VinceLia1]

@@wheezywaiter Anytime!

[@VinceLia1]

@@uniworkhorse Thank you!

[@imacatgorl]

Idk how you don't get enough calories as a vegan when peanut butter, rice, and bread exist.

[@reshibunny9684]

tbh.

[@TheNothingNetwork420]

Because people don't understand diet.

[@Zippo1617]

Seitan flour it’s great for protein 100g gives you 80g of protein ( more tan any meat ) beans also massively high in protein per 100g it’s 40g ish (slightly more than meat) in protein Add rice in the mix for your carbs/ sweet potatoes...the key is don’t eat for taste eat for gains, it’s the same if your cutting as you would if you eat meat Being vegan just means you can eat more and still have a calorie deficit so you lose body fat and hold your muscle easier... in my opinion

[@savannastreet7]

Also lentils, pasta and plethora of vegetables ♥️

[@Zippo1617]

Muskan Verma... what’s plethora?

[@jcatyoon]

Not getting enough calories? OIL and CARBS. Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean you need to just eat quinoa and veg.

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

That said, trying for keto vegan would be a nightmare. I know those ppl do exist, & I also know they have the X-gene.

[@shiningjewel4034]

Adding nuts and seeds & avocado if you are trying to eat without the oil.

[@hata6290]

@@shiningjewel4034 absolutely

[@hata6290]

@@mysterylovescompany2657 what’s the x gene

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

@@hata6290 it's a reference to Marvel universe mutants. ;-)

[@Dorphie]

I went vegan for a month once... I never looked back, been 6 years now. Also I am Texan.

[@bernardbrown5336]

If you are a Texan, you are also an idiot, especially if you live in Austin!

[@ChocolateDonut333]

From SA. Trying to go vegan on a spiritual awakening.

[@storychinese5704]

Riri Airi Really? I have been eating meat for 15 years and I didn't get a cancer

[@kungfukenny8098]

Riri Airi when will you pathetic vegans realize your high sugar and carbohydrate diet is the leading contributor to heart disease and cancer

[@jeffscott3433]

I am a cannibal who likes the flavor of vegan texans. Jk. Just converted recently. You are safe

[@KentuckyChicken2]

Vegan for 7 years... My advice: to feel more satiated and getting in healthy fats & minerals is not being afraid of healthy unprocessed FAT. As in: avocados, nuts, seeds, nut butters (almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, peanut, coconut etc.), seed butters ( sunflower, sesame aka Tahini (amazing for dressings without any oil!!!)). Make sure you get in your omega 3's in by freshly grinding flax seeds/ chia seeds and putting them in smoothies, on porridge... eating nuts like walnuts, macadamias, pecans. Or eat a bit of cold pressed flax/ chia/ walnut oil by putting it into your salad dressings. We hardly saw any of his meals, but I suggest including lots of healthy whole grains: oats, quinoa, rice, millet, buckwheat etc. Also very important: beans & lentils. And supplementing every now and then with Vitamin B12 (methycobalamin) by using drops/ sprays/ sublingual tablets. It sounds like a lot, but it's super easy and fun, and can also be cheaper than a "normal" diet if you don't buy the overpriced junky vegan fast food items too often.

[@VinceLia1]

Great advice. I agree that eating this way is a lot easier than people think.

[@Posie1970]

He said he has nut allergies I believe.

[@KentuckyChicken2]

@@Posie1970 I didn't really direct that advice towards him, just generally.

[@fiestyfox2207]

I'm allergic to this comment (nuts and seeds lol)

[@jlewis3277]

to put into consideration: how many squirrels, and bugs, chipmuks have to be killed in order to save the crop? You're still killing animals. How many peoples' hands have to burn because you want cashews, because companies will not give them gloves to wear.

[@JetBen555]

Is your mom swiping on Tinder or what?

[@thewadsquad]

Literally dying at that part. Oh my gosh- hilarious.

[@jamierenae3833]

😂

[@kasnitch]

thats a lotta swiping

[@easiestpeasiet]

Ooooo

[@carleecomm]

Oh my goodness, yes!! Haha, my first thought was: she's doing her monthly session of unfollowing people on Facebook. @WheezyWaiter, pleeeease tell us what your mum is doing on her phone!

[@devincordell]

One day, flipped a switch and we went plant-based... two weeks in, super gassy while dealing with the changes. A week of that, and I've been great ever since. Haven't been sick in 3 years.

[@Rat__Wife]

Dang it I went two weeks and was gassy the whole time I wish I held out a little longer

[@devincordell]

@@Rat__Wife Its worth it! Just got to get past the first 2 weeks!

[@Ladyybird21]

I’m dealing with the gassy phase now. Do you know why it makes you gassy ?

[@devincordell]

@@Ladyybird21 Your digestive system/microbiome isn't used to that much fiber. Your microbiome is going through a lot of changes and having to readjust the bacteria populations to your new diet. Its good, but the sudden change is a lot for your gut to take. There's a lot going on in there!

[@michaelday5605]

@@Ladyybird21 Vegetables are digested in your gut by helpful gut bacteria. Studies have shown that once those bacteria are dead from lack of food (vegetables) they don't come back naturally. You need to have probiotics (capsules, yogurt etc) or eat fermented food like pickles, saurkraut etc to repopulate them. Then they will eat the vegetable fiber, repopulate, and you'll be able to tolerate the vegetables again. Otherwise, they just create gas because as they break down.

[@lauren12]

Excellent video. I love how you don’t make fun of vegans or non vegans 👍🏻

[@VinceLia1]

I think this is so important! He did a great job of addressing everything in a way that appeals to everyone.

[@mopbuckets4734]

Lauren Robinson i think that is so important!! he did a great job of speaking in a way that appeals to everyone

[@lauren12]

paige snook yes I agree!! ♥️

[@MagcargoMan]

So he showed more respect than most vegans do then.

[@therosine7862]

@@MagcargoMan please don't generalize! You don't know all vegans, neither do I. I'm a vegan and I met lovely others vegans, but also some really annoying and disrespectful ones. I'm married to a lovely person who happens to eat meat and dairy sometimes. Most of my friends are meat eaters. At the same time, I know really annoying and disrespectful meat eaters. I think it depends on the individual and not on what we put on our plates.

[@ready2learn87]

“A real bad case of the late thirties”. You sir, GOT ME.

[@derekcarson7976]

I hear that!

[@seppyq3672]

Yes! So me.

[@vaurien3694]

SAME I'M DYING

[@vaurien3694]

also, you stole my comment

[@karenkaren3189]

Try the early sixties.

[@SapphirexGoddess99]

“Diagnosed with a bad case of the late 30s”. Same. 😑

[@teresaellis7062]

Sadly, mine progressed to the early 40's.

[@SapphirexGoddess99]

I’ve got a couple years and I’ll be joining you. I’ll bring coffee and ibuprofen. 💜

[@kristensoprano]

I think I've got early onset late thirty's

[@Twosocks42]

Yeah, I am coming down with it.

[@janemary8339]

Am enjoying my mid/late thirties for all they're worth because I know in a few years I won't even have that . (forties😞😔).

[@jin394]

I'm not vegan by a long shot, but I started improving my diet a few years ago by following the approach of "adding healthy things to my diet rather than taking things out," and I've also had to cook meals for my friend who IS vegan so now I look for more plant based meals to add and experiment and I love finding tasty food whether its vegan or not and I am proud to say I eat less meat than I did before.

[@takethatshushu]

This is exactly what I have done. I try to fill up on all my fruits and veggies each day then if I want any ‘vegan junk food’ then I don’t feel bad about having it.

[@jammiejozz]

Your parents are always the best part of the video!

[@CiprianDumitrascu]

Amazing video!! I went from eating steak every single night to the next day going fully vegan. That was over 3 years ago. After researching the shocking meat and dairy industry I could never go back. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy the taste, I absolutely loved it, but since going vegan there have been no cravings, I genuinely don’t miss anything. I’m the healthiest and feel the best I’ve ever been in my life, it was the best decision I’ve ever made.

[@Alternatoast]

Your wallet must be pretty happy too 😐

[@bbqseitan7106]

Thank you

[@PogieJoe]

I've been doing it for a year and a half and the cravings are mostly nonexistant except some desserts! There's still a few that I haven't found good alternatives for. haha

[@bbqseitan7106]

@@PogieJoe trust me you will.

[@PogieJoe]

@@bbqseitan7106 My roommate can make some amazing vegan desserts. Definitely need to consult her more.

[@theebevinann]

I LOVE your parents. They are freaking perfect.

[@jroark101]

Bevin Hinton uhh no

[@itsalwaysme]

Jeremiah Roark What are you disagreeing with exactly?

[@drmhr8890]

They are great.

[@simmzzzz]

The problem with Americans is that they think vegan or vegetarian means boiling vegetables. In other countries, they know how to cook veggies where they taste better than any possible meat using a variety of seasonings and cooking methods that Americans rarely use. In other words, Americans just need to learn how to cook.

[@someguy2135]

KZbin has lots of channels that detail tasty vegan cooking methods. Cheap Lazy Vegan is a good one. I'm a lifelong American who now eats a vegan diet. I love ethnic cuisine and use it for my vegan dishes. Miso paste is a great way to season vegan dishes. I can buy it at Sprouts, which is within walking distance from me. Indian food is another great cuisine that can be easily modified from the many vegetarian dishes that exist to vegan dishes.

[@aliciaromain3877]

So very true !!!

[@OldSchopenhauer]

I never boiled vegetables before or after going vegan.

[@liammarshall-butler3384]

I don't know anyone who boils vegetables

[@jamesm4435]

What a dumb thing to say about 300 million Americans of diverse ethnicities.

[@Romulano100]

There is a lot of junk vegan food, I don't know why people think that it has to be all healthy and stuff

[@AA123TD]

vegetable oil is vegan... 120 kcal/tbsp

[@valeriavagapova]

Yeah, and honesty getting more calories isn't that hard either. Aside from junk food, just add an extra spoonful of olive oil to your meals, eat some nuts (btw, walnuts are packed with Omega 3 too), dates, nut butters, etc.

[@MrTrevisco]

Because the healthy side means very likely no long term illness before an early death, or just generally feeling unwell and taking unnecessary medications.

[@kateandersen1269]

THIS

[@claireg9610]

@@kasseesmythe8738 or alternatively, a vegan diet can be balanced just like any other diet? I am vegan and I eat refined carbs, vegan junk food (e.g. meat replacements) and sugary foods in moderation. I know how to take care of my body and that doesn't mean eschewing ALL even slightly bad things forever, it just means getting enough of all the macros and nutrients that you need, and not regularly eating excessive calories and/or being completely inactive.

[@thatwasweird954]

I went vegan and felt like garbage the first month. But then I stopped following the diets of KZbin vegans who are all on these super high-carb, low-fat diets. And I went back to my usual, higher-fat/low-moderate carb diet -- but veganized it. Problem solved. Energy returned, and I never had another issue...I highly encourage people to track their current macros while they are non-vegan. Then find vegan foods (and possibly supplements) which will hit those macros.

[@CCrohny]

But my bacon sandwich is too good.

[@bdudhjdk4769]

@@CCrohny not relevant, he/she wasn't talking about that🙂

[@thatwasweird954]

@Jakob S If a high-carb diet works for you, that's great. But there are also lots of people like me, where it destroys our health. Too much fruit, too many starchy vegetable, lots of legumes, grains of any kind -- it just sends me on the road to bloating, weight gain, and exhaustion.

[@SpartakMs83]

@Jakob S "The diet proven to be best for low mortality in most humans is a whole foods plant based diet. Mostly carbs, then fat, then protein." Thats simply not true.

[@EMMoney8806]

@@CCrohny I do love a pig's ass

[@infektdubstep]

It's been a little over a year for me now since I went vegan. To me it's a step towards self improvement that I saw as necessary. In fact I've seen too many documentaries about what's going on in our world to even consider going back now. As much as I loved a steak before I went vegetarian or cheese before I went vegan, I've had so so many amazing foods now that I'm vegan. I know veganism receives a lot of hate and I don't try to push it on anyone, but I personally feel way better knowing that I'm helping a little bit to have a smaller negative impact on our planet. And if I can inspire some people along the way, then that's even better!

[@raiduk]

+

[@VinceLia1]

Glad to hear you've had a positive experience. As I mentioned in the video, I don't push it on anyone either. You're right about the foods, there are so many great options available now.

[@geritoxnm]

The thing that bothers the most about veganism is when they just push it down our throats along with moralism... It's probably the same with feminism. Or any ideology to be honest. Why do people feel the need to just shove it? It's counter-productive as hell.

[@infektdubstep]

@@geritoxnm The worst examples always stand out because they're the loudest. Most vegans aren't like that and with the ones that are, you have to understand that most of them actually don't have bad intentions. I do agree that insulting someone and "pushing it down their throat" is the wrong approach though.

[@geritoxnm]

@@infektdubstep That's true. It happens in every aspect of life sadly. But I agree with you, most vegans can't be like that. Also there's nothing wrong with veganism at all, I'm not against it, but as stated in this video, it's inconvenient for some of us.

[@Malchus13]

Protein: Beans, nuts, seeds, peas, soy... Calories: Bread, Pasta, Rice, Potatoes, Corn Specialty: Vegan Cheese, Vegan Yogurt, Dairy free milk, Vegan Ice Cream, Vegan Pizza... Like how can this be a problem..?

[@nataliecwine]

he’s allergic to nuts

[@Malchus13]

@@nataliecwine I get most of my protein from Legumes - and its sooo good.

[@Syklonus]

Actually, those are not complete proteins as they don't have all the amino acids, plus they are carb heavy too. You'd need to combine them with a grain protein, but that means even more carbs which isn't good for balanced macronutrients. You may very well have a metabolism that is suited to high carb, but for me I need a balance.

[@Malchus13]

@@Syklonus All you have to do is add a some hemp hearts, tofu or tempeh, chia, or spirulina.. and you can still get most of your protein from legumes and your fine. But i also do eat a lot of quinoa in place of rice. It doesnt change what I said. Its not that hard to find what works for you then and adapt.

[@Cgimonday]

Vegan cheese is absolutely without a doubt, fkn disgusting.

[@crystalbuttersworth4166]

Dude, Austin actually has the best vegan food I've ever had.

[@VinceLia1]

I won't argue with you on that one. The vegan food in Austin is amazing!

[@deweydjb]

I was a vegetarian, but have been vegan a month and have lost 20 pounds. I do like to cook, so really can use veggies and tofu to make great things. It IS helping me not eat processed sugar and desserts because many have dairy. But I found vegan chocolate for a treat. It makes me more mindful about my food and Iike that. I can't just go to Dunkin for an egg bagel. I have to think and plan and ultimately make better choices.

[@VinceLia1]

Congrats on making the transition. You're right about processed foods and sugar. Glad it's working for you and helping you make better choices.

[@LittleFamily2013]

You can get other bagels, though. I order them plain and toasted, I always have vegan butter at home but I haven’t found a cream cheese I like. I bet one day dunkin will have a vegan spread! Years ago they didn’t have vegan milk choices and now they do!

[@KevinLohmann]

Craig, this is the best thing you've uploaded to the channel ever.

[@VinceLia1]

Love his channel and think this video is great as well!

[@Ilamarea]

Is it because you are vegan?

[@nendoras]

The sugar one was better imo

[@KevinLohmann]

@@Ilamarea Nope, I eat all foods!

[@davidx.1504]

"Maybe you got a virus while you were doing this, lord knows there's enough out there right now." This hits different in 2020

[@trickvro]

I came here to say this. 😂

[@jafizzle95]

It do still be hitting different...

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

a huge overdose of panic and fear is added, beside that its a year just like those before.

[@mcmullen_photo]

@@FMeyer-zg5mg And hundreds of thousands of deaths.

[@sgtjonmcc]

Covid was here already when this video came out

[@jakesidwellmusic]

My god, that ayyyyy from your perfect precious child is all I needed today.

[@fanfaretloudest]

Ada nodding no made MY day, lol! Edit: Welp just got to that part that was pretty gr8 too! :)

[@jacobjames3920]

"It totally could be you just got a virus" ...well I certainly hope not.

[@sarahidhaley14]

I’m from Mexico and I’m vegan ( eating amazingly delicious ) the “ I’m from Texas” excuse is just that an excuse

[@jamajcaman]

Exactly! People will do anything just so they don't have to change. I think it is called cognitive dissonance or something fancy :D

[@april_collins]

Excuses only sound good to the people giving them

[@VinceLia1]

I had some amazing vegan food when I was in Mexico a couple years ago. Really impressed with all the different options and vegan restaurants.

[@darrenrussell3695]

But I'm from Canada

[@darrenrussell3695]

@@thefreestylefrEaK Yes please!

[@masta182]

I really enjoyed the reactions to 70g/d of fiber.

[@roefane2258]

masta182 I am at the part of the video now and I am having a hard time typing because I am laughing so hard

[@Inga886]

You're totally right :D "holy hell!" Her reaction is priceless.

[@cragnorak]

When I went vegan I told my nutritionist how much kale I was eating and she said "oh boy"

[@hannahrodriquez9787]

Was that a good “oh boy” or a bad “oh boy” 😂

[@peterwhite6683]

Kevin?

[@doggieduo7421]

He kaled himself by eating too much kale 😭

[@oneofakidd]

this video will become big, I know it. Love what Craig is doing now.

[@kdark6309]

Yasss🙏💚

[@jay-qk8dw]

next up do zero waste for a month!

[@wheezywaiter]

We are planning that!

[@juskho89]

@@wheezywaiter Yay! I'll definitely be checking out more videos on your channel! Love your edits, and the little added funnies :D Keep on keepin' it real! :D

[@artsyberry27]

Glad to hear a zero waste challenge is coming up. That can have a big impact on moving to a sustainable lifestyle

[@TheGirlGoneGreen]

WheezyWaiter if you need help with this, hit me up! ZW for 3 years and a wheezywaiter fan since 2009 ;)

[@zain4019]

The Girl Gone Green Honestly how is that possible xD It’s awesome though:)

[@Sage-jo6bz]

From a vegan, thank you for making such an unbiased video! If you ever want more motivation to stay vegan from an animal agriculture/cruelty perspective, I highly recommend watching the free online documentary DOMINION. Watching dominion is what pushed me to go 100% vegan and it was the best decision I ever made! Also, awesome editing in this video, I love your style and will be subscribing.

[@susan7948]

And if it's for the climate/environmental reasons then watch cowspiracy on Netflix

[@lovelypacific]

yup! i had tried to go vegan for a while and i WAS successful but frustrated that everytime i saw meat or dairy based foods i was craving it. So i watched cowspiracy, what the health, (both netflix) and animal slaughterhouse youtube videos and it totally helped kill those cravings and finally let me see what was on the plate not as "meat" or "pork" or "beef" but as cows and chickens and pigs who wanted to live and had that taken away from them or who had babies they wanted to love and nurture but were separated from at their birth.

[@Sage-jo6bz]

@@lovelypacific that's awesome! Great work for making the connection when most others would just give up ❤

[@randomasmr4774]

And if your not a vegan, visit a local homestead of a non-commercial farm where you can get high quality meat.

[@jamsejr750]

@@lovelypacific Right? I've never focused on the "it's healthier" aspect. Nobody disagrees with the idea that more kindness is a good thing for one's self, for one's family, for one's community, etc. I've found that the "a-mazing" feeling comes from knowing I'm not at least partially responsible for causing the fear of death in another being. The dietician said something that really caught my ear. At 22:05 she says, "You can do anything. Your body, your choice." Somehow, "You CAN'T do anything. Your body MY choice" just doesn't sit well. The desire to control others (to death) stems from the lack of an ability to control one's self. "Oh, what I want to know is...ARE YOU KIND?" Garcia/Hunter

[@jasondolan8888]

I’ve watched a handful of your videos and I’ve gotta say, while the channel is interesting it’s your family’s sense of humor and delivery that really push things over the edge.

[@segraham33]

For not being a vegan expert, you had a lot (if not all) your facts straight. Seems like a lot of work went into this video, really appreciate the neutral stance and information delivery. Great product, would consume again and recommend to a friend!

[@SarahSigot]

Shane Graham yes it was very insightful! I just posted part 1 of my vegan series where I talked about all sorts of health benefits of being vegan! It’s also great to share as it helps others understand the reasoning behind us all wanting to be vegan! 🌱💚

[@plusbonus1165]

Fibber .

[@pascal7357]

I’ve been vegan for 5 months in 2014 and that’s when my IBS got incredibly explosive and painful… 3 hours in the toilet, almost fainting from pain. Right now I’ve been on the Carnivore diet for a month: lost 15 pounds, IBS is totally gone from week one, my nasal congestion is 70% better and I don’t need my nasal spray before bed anymore…. And I feel better mentally.

[@phlearn]

We went Vegan in the PHLEARN office for April. It's been painful, but everyone is shrinking like a deflating balloon. Thinking about upping the challenge to two months!

[@alkatraz706]

Why would you do that??

[@m1cajah]

If it’s painful you’re doing it wrong. I was a committed carnivore. Last 18 mos I’m eating WFPB and it’s been great. But then I always loved veggies before, so that helped my transition.

[@alkatraz706]

@@m1cajah u gay?(

[@moniemoon.]

You can do it ^^/ ~ What truly helped me was to watch some documentaries about the dairy and meat industry, as well as some vegans here on youtube that motivated me a lot, like Ellen Fisher. Wish you the best !

[@penguinexpress12]

Everyone laughing at your fiber intake really got me

[@ryanrvandervegt]

70 is pretty normal if you eat whole plant foods right !

[@alexekeli7301]

I eat fish and meat and I still get at least 70 grams of fiber everyday. I did not understand why they were so shocked

[@crystal-lv1dp]

tintin it’s bc he went from half of tht to double of tht which is not good. If he was like I went from 60g to 70g then it wouldn’t have gotten tht much of a reaction

[@alexekeli7301]

​@@crystal-lv1dp I see.. That might explain why hemp protein powder fucks me right up when having large doses just from time to time, stuff is so much fiber. I learn everyday :P

[@sweetbeeurbanpottery4423]

R y a n R o m a n He didn’t up his water intake, though. He wasn’t passing that fibre... 😣

[@jmmky]

You should have added beans (black or kidney) to the pasta. You would have felt fuller and it would have balanced out all the carbs (sugar) you consumed with the pasta. The beans would have made you absorb the carbs slower. You wouldn't have craved more carbs in the following days.

[@Mary-dx8td]

yes! or brown lentils, they're great too and more meaty

[@CharleGodin]

Forget black beans, those make me fart so much and smell way worse than other types of beans. The same problem happened to my mom and sister

[@roverdover4449]

Yeah, I noticed this too. He got in the grains but never really hit the beans as much as he could have. Beans did make a few appearances, but should have been highlighted more. Especially the two nutritionist should have mentioned beans. Calling Dr. Greger !

[@magnusdagbro8226]

Chickpeas

[@life_in_song]

Craig, you're such a situational comedic treasure. your parents are adorable.

[@stefthetofuqueen2642]

Culture does not mean its moral. What about Yulin Dog festival? thats a culture, doesn't mean it is morally the right thing to do. Culture does not dictate morality.

[@crashandfriends]

you are exactly right and that's why you can't say its wrong, either.

[@jaredadams5748]

@@crashandfriends huh?

[@harrylong2796]

Culture exactly dictates our morals...study some history lady

[@jaredadams5748]

@@harrylong2796 just because something is in your culture DOES NOT make it moral. Is sacrificing virgins moral? Thats a cultural thing.

[@jdevaughn42]

@@jaredadams5748 in that culture they would not consider it immoral. Since we do not belong to a society with ritual virgin sacrifices (supposedly) we would find it immoral. Many aspects of american culture are repulsive to those on the outside.

[@estelledeb9912]

"I went zero waste for a month".... your next challenge :p ??

[@bryans5878]

Sounds literally impossible

[@samueldelacroix6358]

@@bryans5878 have you ever looked it up or tried lol

[@bryans5878]

@@samueldelacroix6358 I just did. Sounds for people without a social life.

[@samueldelacroix6358]

@@bryans5878 how so???

[@estelledeb9912]

I am doing it since january, it is easier than you think and I have a social life don't worry ;-) just need to find the place to buy your stuff without any plastic or anything else. In Europe it is more and more present !

[@cire215]

your editing is so unique and slick and fun....i came for the vegan impact....but i subscribed for your awesome.

[@juliawiggs746]

Me too!

[@Silver-Freddy]

Vegan impact? You mean all the habitats lost from monocrop culture? Or the impact on field mice whose homes are caved in and smashed by plows. Most get shredded by the machine. Even if you don’t eat animals you’re promoting animal brutality.

[@MJ-ze3vw]

@@Silver-Freddy OK, I'll bite. Since the majority of crops is used to feed the animals anyway, choosing a vegan diet is still more ethical. But no vegan claims to be perfect. Veganism is the philosophical position that exploitation of and cruelty to sentient beings is ethically indefensible and should be avoided whenever it is possible and practicable to do so. Vegans themselves do not claim this position is absolute nor do they strive for perfection. Rather, the accusation that vegans fail to be vegan because they cannot be perfect is an external one imposed by people who do not understand veganism.

[@greymetamorphosis]

@@MJ-ze3vw Yeah but red meat is yummy.

[@zookpac]

I totally agree with this comment. Me too! Nice work!

[@rmlfilms123]

I'm not sure who the woman is, but B12 supplements come in liquid form which I take, and vegans need to take it. Calcium comes from lots of veggies. Walnuts are extremely high in Omega-3 oils.

[@dedoubecool]

This is the best going vegan video I've even seen, Craig. I didn't feel like shouting at my screen all the time, because you got every info that people usually miss - but you were also very honest. I think it's great that at the end you will be having more vegan meals now. That's definitely the right approach. I think a lot of people dismiss changing their diet at all because they automatically think about cutting things out completely and forever. But you can just... not do that.

[@mopbuckets4734]

Louella.y veganism is a permanent lifestyle

[@traceyadixon]

He specifically says he's going plant based, not vegan. And (as a vegan), I have much more respect for him. He even edits corrections when he says "vegan" and the edit jumps in with "plant based". I would love it if the whole family are able to do a bit more research and actually go vegan, but going vegan was never the aim of the video. It was all about trying plant based for a month.

[@GuillaumeVachon]

Not vegan, but I've added a whole lot more vegan meals in my life for 3 reasons: 1) they're usually cheaper to make (4$/400g meat vs 2$/400g tofu vs 1$/400g beans/etc), 2) they're usually quicker to cook (got to love saving time when you get back from work and have to cook) and 3) easier to manage your pantry (cans of beans/lentils/etc have better shelf life than meat in the fridge, frozen vegetables are way faster to unfreeze, etc). Just like he said, I didn't try to cut down on meat. I just tried to eat more of everything else and this mindset changes everything.

[@tahutoa911]

They're cheaper because of the extreme lack of nutrients compared to the meat, and especially if you're eating grass fed.

[@GuillaumeVachon]

@@tahutoa911 You think that food price is based on nutrients? Seriously?

[@lamilumag]

1. Dirt is free 2. Eat your meat raw 3. No

[@drunkbunny94]

@sheldon pereira unless you have a diagnosed medical issue that means you require heme iron (from red meat) then you can easily get your iron from plants - I donate blood twice a year and have yet to have failed the iron test that is performed before each donation. Although I am aware as a man i have less to worry about in the iron deficiency department. B12 is easy to get as it's in most fortified plant milks, faux meats, tofu and cereal, I take a supplement once or twice a week as well just incase. Vitamins and Minerals are all easy to get from plants and fruits - unless you are eating animal organs you worn be getting much in the way of vitamins/minerals anyways. The only thing you might need to actively add to your diet would be something like chia of flax seeds to help you with your omega fats which as stated in the videos are very common in fish. You can get this pretty easily by topping a few meals a week with a handful of seeds or by eating breads with seeds in.

[@ingridrincon7874]

Cans of beans and lentils are not healthy they have a lot of salt plus doesn’t keep all nutrients, so if you really want to cook healthy that would take time grains take longer to cook

[@danawest6048]

Going vegan made me feel a little better but eating better and eating more whole plant based foods my life changed

[@Silver-Freddy]

I’m like the opposite, I went vegan for 2 years and got super skinny. I eat mostly animal products now and feel and look my best. Funny how different people are, maybe race or country of origin is a factor

[@Schmexy]

@@Silver-Freddy vegans have to eat 10x more food than people who have a balance diet with meat. Starving yourself of calories is what makes you lose weight. That's why veganism is dangerous for developing children, they simply don't eat as much as adult do. Sometimes I just eat just 1 steak in a day and it's all I need.

[@ohiosooki6049]

I cut massively down on dairy and only drink plant based milk it feels amazing. Dairy always bloated me and I later found out I'm lactose intolerant (which many Chinese people are, I'm half) and I still get all the calcium and protein I need. Soya milk is sooo good.

[@justicefonfara17]

Not everyone wants to be vegan

[@danawest6048]

@@justicefonfara17 not everyone wants to feel better

[@jess.spruce]

The only thing I wish this video had included was someone talking about the ethical reasons for going vegan. You met with someone to discuss health and environment but not animal rights.

[@theveganbossa]

Me too, I was thinking the same when I saw the video

[@liammarshall-butler3384]

I think the animal welfare aspect is pretty self evident. Everyone knows you have to kill animals to eat them, but not everybody knows the health or environmental effects

[@你老婆-c5l]

Sir, I like you. You're open minded, yet not so open minded to the point where your brain falls out. Subscribed.

[@p0zzz]

Thats a great phrase! Resonnated with me

[@JohnSandwich]

I've heard Richard Dawkins quote that, not sure where from.

[@stellamantikou4978]

Well said sir,well said.

[@SarahSigot]

Andrew Woo haha I feel like that’s how I describe myself 😂 just posted a new vid about being vegan and why it’s so healthy! Be sure to check it out if you want all the info! 🌱💪🏼

[@bjor450]

I have been a Vegan for a whole year now, and honestly...... I love it! I feel absolutely amazing, with both my mental clarity and I just don´t any guilt at all, but there is only one thing I personally regret about being a Vegan, and that is, the fact that I didn´t become a Vegan years earlier. So can absolutely recommend to people that aren´t Vegan to try it out, sure your body might have to get use to only eating plant based, but it´s worth it! Even I went through these things in the begining, but ones you´ll get really nice into the Vegan lifestyle it´s great, trust me I´m saying this from my honest experience, so what are you waiting for? try it :D

[@georgina2273]

I can see your comment is from a year ago, hope you still feel great! I am just trying vegan diet and have been watching a tons of videos on the topic and omg they are confusing!!! Different people say the complete opposite. Your comment is really inspiring so thank you! 😌

[@CassieR143]

Thanks for giving this a try despite all the hate. NutritionFacts.org, the book How Not to Die, and the documentary Forks Over Knives are all great resources on this topic health-wise.

[@vegantina6565]

CasR143 YAAAAS 👏👏👏👏

[@valeriavagapova]

OMG Vegan Tina is here everyone... Let's pray for this comment section to stay civil

[@vegantina6565]

Valeria Vagapova well hello. I’m happy to have your attention!

[@valeriavagapova]

@@vegantina6565 I actually didn't see any rude comments from you here (so far), so I'm apologising for assuming! I'm glad you seem to have become more positive and kind since the last time I saw you somewhere. I genuinely mean it.

[@vegantina6565]

Valeria Vagapova no need to apologize. It’s all good.

[@cvpifanatic]

I texted a picture of an eggplant to all my friends and family. Lmfao

[@drawn6927]

Absolute mad lad

[@desireehardin1728]

I am so much happier after going vegan. I have more energy and don't feel guilty after ever meal!

[@VinceLia1]

Congrats for going vegan. Glad to hear it's working for you.

[@CrownedLily]

I'm not vegan. Still have plenty of energy eating low carb and no sugar. And I NEVER feel guilty after every meal.

[@karaweekes7584]

You should never feel guilty for eating anything!

[@karaweekes7584]

Unless it's guilt about animals suffering, then that's understandable

[@movement2contact]

@@CrownedLily psychopath?

[@donnawatters6616]

As soon as I realized we Don't NEED to eat animals for our survival, I stopped. The next day. Been vegan 4 years 8 months now.

[@bryanpratt4993]

@Preto do Zimbabwe Well we're different to carnivores in that we aren't obligated to eat meat to survive. Lions have claws and massive teeth to ensure it can kill for it's food (not to mention it's bodily functions help it to digest it's prey). We don't have those things therefore it's a little dis-ingenuous to assume that it's natural for us. Our systems thrive when we stick to what's natural for us which is plants

[@alliemae26]

Most nutrients in plants are not bioavailable. Nutrition from plants is hindered by Anti-nutrients and fiber. Even if we could absorb all plant nutrients, there are vital vitamins (A (beta carotene has a poor conversion rate, and 50% of women can't use it at all), B12, B6, D3, F, and K2) that are not found in plant foods. Vegans also miss out on heme iron, CoQ10, CLA, and amino acids. Supplementation should not be relied on, because many supplements are not tested for absorption or they have the wrong kinds of vitamins. Plus, it's not natural to rely on supplements, fortified foods, or things like nutritional yeast, as these things are not readily available in nature. There's no indigenous groups that maintain a vegan diet, but there's multiple examples of groups that eat mainly animal foods. Indigenous peoples often have good bone structures, health, and teeth. Not to mention, that ancestrally we only ate certain plants depending on the region we came from. Europeans were not growing bananas and exotic fruits. Also, flying in fruits from other countries is more detrimental to the environment than locally raised (especially grass fed/pastured) animal products. Non local plant foods are also depleted in nutrients, since they are not fresh. If you eat a cow that's raised on its natural diet, from nose to tail (muscle, bones, and organ meats) then you will get all the nutrition you need. Going vegan may make you feel healthier temporarily, since you're eating more whole foods, but it's simply not a sustainable or healthy diet in the long term. Many vegans lose too much weight, have a weak bone structure (if starting from a young age), suffer from brain fog, age faster, have irregular hormones (low testosterone in men, loss of periods in women) have bad teeth due to excess sugar,and even kill their children with their diets. There's also studies on how vegans are more likely to suffer from strokes. It's certainly not a good option for health or the environment. Not to mention the fact that deer, insects, and rodents are killed often in conventional agriculture.

[@FrameDrumAndFlute]

@@bryanpratt4993 Aren't you ignoring the fact that we are much more successful at getting meat than Lions?

[@bryanpratt4993]

@@FrameDrumAndFlute Having the ability to do something doesn't make it good. We are able to say throw a baby across a room, but it doesn't make it an ethical or good thing to do

[@FrameDrumAndFlute]

@@bryanpratt4993 You made the statement that we do not have claws or large teeth, so it's not natural for us to eat meat. My argument is that having those attributes is just one evolutionary strategy for obtaining meat. There are other strategies possible. For humans it could be large brains and hunting cooperatively, which would be our natural way of obtaining meat.

[@craggyoakhomestead3476]

I just wanted to say I am a Texan... And a vegan🌱

[@novyx1]

That's a lie!! No such thing as a vegan Texan.

[@craggyoakhomestead3476]

@@novyx1 sure there is 😀 I've been vegan for almost 2 years now and I was born and raised here in the great state of Texas

[@novyx1]

Blasphemy! Lol I can't not eat eggs they are my favorite food that and fish

[@craggyoakhomestead3476]

@@novyx1 well then you should research what happens to baby male chicks in factory farms...

[@novyx1]

@@craggyoakhomestead3476 why I eat em before they get tortured

[@pixiebug_]

I literally was eating meat and dairy last week, had a sausage sandwich and felt nauseated by the idea of meat. I went vegan 5 days ago, my stomach is struggling and adjusting to the changes but other than that I feel lighter, I feel fuller and I dont feel guilty. No harmed animals going into my food is helping me so much morally and I am ready to persue this for the rest of my life. I will always be pro veganism🙋🏻‍♀️

[@chelseaking6470]

damp flannel I just went vegan 3 days ago and I’m feeling really good except for the major gas and bloating which will hopefully go away soon it’s just an adjustment. I feel fuller and lighter as well I love it! Are you taking any supplements also?

[@mp48930]

Your body will adjust! It took me a couple weeks but since then, my health has been incredible & I feel so much better. Not to mention more aligned with my ethics

[@myrthasmascary4086]

The skin

[@fitmedestiny2730]

Its important to note that the general public that doesn't eat foods fortified with B12 or take a B12 supplement are likely low in it. Anyone who is health conscious should be taking B12 not just vegans.

[@TheCristalWolf]

Meat, milk, fish and eggs has B12 naturally because they have gut bacteria which synthesize B12 so they only require cobalt supplements not fortified.

[@autumnthomas3923]

And liver, I eat liver every two weeks and eggs both high in B12 so I'm good. Thank you.

[@_s_9920]

most supplements are bullshit, a structered varied diet should provide enough of what you need considering we evolved to eat an onmivorous diet. Supplements are an extension of Big Pharma selling overpriced tablets containing inane amounts of "vitamins and minerals" that are often in a chemical form that our body isn't capable of processing. Its a health scam.

[@TheCristalWolf]

​@Jakob S Can you stop with this bs misinformation? Cows, chickens and other farm animals need cobalt supplement which is used by bacteria in their gut to syntheses B12. There are rare cases then farm animals need b12 supplements but they can only get it through special IV's. I haven't seen a single at least decent quality research which would talk about fortifying animals with active B12. And if you are going to explain how unfiltered water and earth is full of cobalamin... all animals shit and their crap is full of B12 so you can put 2 and 2 together.

[@billyvonderburg7351]

@@_s_9920 we aren't omnivores, but ok.

[@tawnyasue]

Ethical Vegan for 19 yrs...perfect health at 50 :)

[@arikvarden]

tawnyasue can I have a follow back 👍🏻🙂✌🏻

[@aliikarma7822]

Right on that's amazing ,I'm hoping to go vegan for that long as well wish me luck. 😊💯

[@alkku5045]

People like you thrive to me stay vegan for the rest of my whole life. Thank you for existing

[@ericmendenhall2867]

Meatatarian here. Perfectly healthy 💪👌👍

[@muzzafarshaikh9018]

Non vegan for 38 yrs and still healthy as fuck . Vegan and non vegan both have junk food .

[@victoriagrace5134]

A lot of ethical vegans will come for these people for the baby steps approach, but the fiber shock to your system is a good example of why the baby steps approach shouldn’t be attacked. A vegan diet can shock the system. Some people have digestion issues, desperately miss their favorite foods, or other challenges. Slowly transitioning to veganism is super valid for a lot of people and can make it stick longer (I was vegetarian for three years before going vegan). Anyways, this was a wild cool video. You really nailed exactly how I felt when I went vegan: pretty much the same as before. But for me it wasn’t about health, it was about the animals and the environment.

[@vegangurly]

Nobody At All any ethical choice is a GOOD choice. People shouldn’t attack each other so sad

[@VinceLia1]

I always recommend a gradual transition. Some people can do it over night, but I've found that doing it over time is easier on the body and people seem to stick with it. I went vegan for health reasons in the beginning and then learned about all the other advantages.

[@cristinabolba5079]

"I was diagnosed with a bad case o late-30s" 🤣🤣🤣

[@TinyWorlds]

Great video! As a vegan I have to say you covered it really well. Obviously it's such a large topic you can't go too much into depth (e.g. eating (mostly) plantbased to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, etc.). It gave a really good overview!

[@VinceLia1]

I'm with you. I thought he did a great job covering the topic but not overwhelming everyone with information. I went vegan for health, but everyone has there own reason and story.

[@Junkinsally]

tinyruin-Wrong!! Your risk of diabetes goes up with Veganism. Moreover heart disease is more genetics and pesticides.

[@Junkinsally]

Vince Lia-Shame because you most certainly are not healthy on a vegan diet. The ignorance of people is astounding.

[@Ashley-nope]

Lisa A Johnson girl, everyone was nice and civil. I agree the vegan diet can be unhealthy if not done correctly, but that was unnecessary.

[@evanstowers8529]

Source?

[@choleslaw9286]

I've had ibs since age 9 and am lactose intolerant. By age 12 I realized that I had an egg allergy and I was really tired of always feeling bad. After a year I decided that I was done with eating unhealthy and just decided to go full whole foods plant based and I haven't regretted it. I think the process was so easy for me because I already didn't really eat eggs or dairy and at that point I just had to quit meat and gelatin. I feel a lot better and no longer get recurring pain that I got pre vegan. I still gain muscle mass and I feel a lot better overall.

[@VinceLia1]

I went vegan after being diagnosed with colitis and ibs. It's great to hear that going whole food plant based has worked so well for you as well. Congrats on all your success and thanks for sharing.

[@sheilam5248]

Thank you for this information. I have a friend who has suffered for many years with IBS and other painful symptoms that are similar to IBS. I've heard of people who were (mostly) healed by going to one extreme or the other - whole food/raw vegan or completely carnivorous. I'm glad you found your diet at a young age. My friend and I are diagnosed with a chronic case of early 40's. It wasn't fun suffering all those years....

[@pewpewcat7679]

Wow i guess i should try this too then. I already can't eat so much because i get excruciating pain. Beef especially. I can't even describe the pain, i wish i was dead everytime, that's how bad it is. Giving birth was nothing in comparison. Should i slowly make the change or just go for it? I'm just afraid of being in pain again, I really don't want to trigger an episode because nothing makes the pain better and i just have to wait til i pass out from it everytime. Pretty sure this is also not just regular ibs Also wanted to add my doc is no help and isn't even referring me to a specialist. It's horrible. I don't wish this on anyone

[@whistlingwhistler9583]

I've been eating raw animal products like raw milk and raw meat for a month and my sex drive is through the roof, real men hunt their food, kill it themselves, skin and process it and eat it raw

[@MisterPier777]

@@pewpewcat7679 I'm so sorry I hear that you go into such pain :(. I have no experience with IBS (and the possible other issues) or veganism, so I really am of no help. But just want to wish you good luck with whatever you do decide. Oh, and find a doctor (drop the one you have if he isn't helpful) that will at least listen to you and take you seriously.

[@Dergosia]

Being vegan for 6 ys now, I've found this so interesting :) thanks for sharing!

[@SarahSigot]

Ergosia if you want, I just posted part 1 of my vegan series! It’s also great to share as it helps others understand the reasoning behind us all wanting to be vegan! 🌱💚

[@sakshisharma9702]

How does it feel ?

[@jasminaj8306]

@@sakshisharma9702 try it. for the animals, for planet and for your body.

[@hasanmumun4256]

You are vegan but your vagina isn't

[@billcipher1913]

@@hasanmumun4256 thats ten.

[@kdm5105]

I did it for health reasons: I had intractable migraines and hadn't intended to eat only plant-based, but the migraine elimination diet led me to discover that the inflammation cascade that triggered my every other day migraine was from animal products, but that's just my experience.

[@polentusmax6100]

Do you still have headaches, its better or worst now?

[@kdm5105]

@@polentusmax6100 The diet reduced them from about 15-20/month down to 1-3, so I will still get one if something else triggers, like lack of sleep, but it's made a dramatic difference.

[@TimBYoungMusic]

You'e really mastered this new style of video, Craig! Super interesting. Love the longer format!

[@bellasmini]

"I texted a picture of an eggplant to all my friends & family." AWKWARD!!! 🍆

[@SmartEasyDIYer]

reenie rae 😂😂

[@McGrathMotorsports]

lol Plant-based burgers, sausage, tofu soyrizo, burritos, a million kinds of pasta, sushi, cheese, there's a vegan version of literally everything these days.

[@jonathanoxlade4252]

Oh yea vegan plastic cheese like lol just stop did you know that the soil has animals in it like the manure from human shit ends up on the farm fields lol seriously lol plants are eating meat well the juices and the nutrients from it so yea vegans are dumb lol only way to be vegan is to have vegan soil and vegan fertilisers and I never wanna try vegan cheese it looks horrible how can you call it cheese when it does not melt ewww nope won’t taste like real cheese

[@videogamebomer]

@@jonathanoxlade4252 What are you 12

[@65SCH]

McGrath Racing possible to eat as a vegan without using quasi meat products. All that processed food not necessary.

[@shaunr5450]

Yes because the profit margins are great for the corporations. They will make you idiots all the fake shit you can eat.

[@alfredminja6539]

@@kbs1212 bro, it's just a cow

[@charlottepringle2634]

'sure, coulda been a virus, lord knows there's enough out there right now' - 2019...

[@chelseasmith2603]

Yay! I love that you acknowledged this was plant based ❤ i hope you try it again one day but for life 🌱😊 i went vegan over night because o found out what happens to the animals and i just couldn't deal with being a part of that. But if you want to go plant based totally take your time 💚

[@SavvySchmidt]

4:17 "So I don't have to make food every night, I made GIANT pot of it. (spaghetti)" Relatable to every vegan ever. 👍💚😂

[@zp944]

i think most mammals think like this.

[@Lucas-zd9yn]

I was vegetarian for 7 years, always trying to be fully vegan all this time. I finally made it December 2019, never felt better. I must eat about that, 50 to 80g of fiber a day, no digestive problems. I would try natural prebiotics and probiotics if you're struggling with digestion on a vegan diet. Also drink lots of water! Some people don't drink water but I was always a water drinker.

[@HungUpOnADream1122]

Prebiotics are just fiber! So if you’re eating enough fiber rich foods, that will feed some of the probiotics you ingest through either supplements or fermented foods. So, I wouldn’t recommend prebiotics to anybody suffering from gas due to fiber :-)

[@melaniexylia]

Nuts, seeds and whole grains should normally be pretty filling and are really important nutritionally for a plant-based diet. Dr Greger's daily dozen is a good baseline for healthy eating for anyone, especially for vegans. 12 nutrition categories to try to hit each day, that are research-backed ways to improve your health with the most nutritional bang for your bites. I am not religious with it but it's a useful guideline for meal planning.

[@VinceLia1]

Dr. Greger is great! I'm with you about the daily dozen, it's a great place to start and can help people understand what to eat and how much.

[@lizzichi86]

The Daily Dozen app is super helpful!!

[@jankrugel866]

greetings from South Africa ! I watched The Game Changers xmas eve. I went Vegan last night. After watching Dominion, I can't imagine how people can still eat meat and dairy products !

[@rachelellis8416]

I watched forks over knives last March and went from semi vegetarian to 100% vegan over night-I’ve now become obsessed with learning more about this lifestyle! Best decision I’ve ever made. Never felt better!

[@garymichael8591]

So you have been brain washed by fake facts.

[@geoman9324]

Gary Michael when they realise the issue with over saturation of soy in diet and diseases it brings and that you can’t get enough protein into diet without eating 15 bowls of lentils a day they will be back

[@fee8422]

@@geoman9324 ay, that's not true, I have plenty vegan friends that don't eat all that much soy, there's plenty other sources of proteins for vegans. Also no, it might be a bit more difficult, but it's not too hard to get enough protein in your diet as a vegan, I say that as an avid boulderer (sport climber). Nowadays we are way too focussed on getting more protein in our food than we actually need. From personal experience I can say my physical fitness stayed the same since going vegan, and the evidence backs it up.

[@thedarkvegan6872]

@@geoman9324 Your body doesn't need that much protein, just a hand full of protein a day is fine which is the amount meat-eaters get. Omega-3 and Vitamin B-12 are what you need as a Vegan.

[@TheRavenfish9]

I really enjoy your dedication to well-reasoned, scientifically sourced discussions on these topics. Gives me a good feeling not to run into a bunch of myths. I've been hearing about you forever over on Vlogbrothers and so glad I came to check it out for myself. Appreciate your channel!

[@nicolemiller2371]

Great points! Also just wanted to put my hand up that I’m a vegan in North Texas, it’s possible :)

[@VinceLia1]

Hi Nicole! Thanks for representing in North Texas...lol. I went to Austin a few years and the vegan options were amazing!

[@nicolemiller2371]

Vince Lia Austin is my favorite city in Texas because of how vegan friendly It is! Thanks for the positive message!

[@VinceLia1]

@@nicolemiller2371 No problem! Happy to help.

[@alleriapython]

I'll second this. Being a vegan in north Texas is possible especially when you come from a family that butchers it's own deer pigs and cows...

[@alleriapython]

@Harry Beaver actually it can't. I'm allergic to eggs and also lactose intolerant plus I dont like meat and never have.

[@annakochkin7693]

Hahaha)))).. Ever since I was diagnosed with a really bad case of late 30s😂😂😂 You are grrrreat🎈

[@Batlise]

Or the early 60s

[@michaelmoore7975]

Was feeling bad...went to the doctor thinking I had Mono...turned out I was just really tired for about a year.

[@rike12octavia14]

LMAO!!!

[@adammorsel]

Haha read that as he said it too 😂

[@sharicebryant8149]

Lol was your mom on tinder swiping like that??? 🤣🤣🤣great video!

[@IuliusPsicofactum]

Your comment made me go through one of the most refreshing laughing times in my life!

[@johansolo756]

@@IuliusPsicofactum this was my thought too hahaha

[@Smil3y7021]

I wanted to ask the same hahahah

[@jadebrodie8439]

This is EXACTLY what I was thinking 😂

[@abdulkareemh]

I know right! I was only looking at the mum swiping away crazily... and thought 'is it Tinder??' hahahaha hilarious

[@courtneyjanebrown7607]

Vegan for 10 years. We eat a lot of nuts and make lots of creamy sauces with nut butters. That'll help with the calorie thing

[@ModernGentleman]

Or you could just eat meat to get those nutrients, the way nature intended. Pretend all you want, you're still an omnivore. 😉

[@mayankify]

@@ModernGentleman Keep on feasting on carcasses. Over generations vegans will completely adapt on a vegan diet.

[@ModernGentleman]

@@mayankify sure will. We've adapted just fine naturally. That's how natural selection works. If we had evolved as herbivores, that's what we'd be. But we're not. You can't just "decide" to change your evolutionary traits, that's why vegan have to take vitamins and proteins to supplement what the body isn't getting, but needs, from meat. And your kids will aquire the same genes that makes their bodies require meat for proper metabolism, it makes no difference if you decide to eat meat or not, that's not how evolution works. To adapt generationally to a vegan diet, you'd have to keep all humans who need meat proteins in their diet from reproducing (which is about everybody). And even that would take literally hundreds or even thousands of years. Do what you want of course, but going against nature to appease your feelings isn't healthy in any regard. 👌

[@ModernGentleman]

@UCy9tbxa_B-L02DxObdBle_Q lmao. I'm not enforcing any "beleifs", just saying it like it is. I've not said anything untrue. You want to malnourish yourself so a cow can live long into retirement, go right ahead. And I'm not sure where you're from, but here in the U.S. sanity is disappearing more rapidly than ever 😄. Much love anyway ✌

[@mayankify]

@@ModernGentleman I would love to go omnivore. If I could go back to the days when our ancestors used to hunt. But I just can not support these meat industries they are beyond inhumane. I am life I respect life. Life is not a business. If a person will keep on thinking about itself nothing good will happen to this damn earth.

[@marlajacques6947]

Even meat eaters can be low on b12

[@mtnbikehead]

Marla Jacques Yes, but not usually to the same degree. I take b12, but it’s because I am Borderline b12 deficient but very athletic. I need a few more nutrients than the average couch potato.

[@jacquelinethereseplunkett221]

It's not endorsed by other meat eaters though. There is a weird shame culture in parts of veganism. Fertility issues too.

[@thevomit5851]

That's because a "meat eater" gets less than 20% of their calories from meat according the "Nutrition Scientists".

[@58479ishere]

Absolutely. I'm constantly low on b12 and iron due to my anemia because of my heavy periods. I take a woman's multivitamin plus extra iron but I'm still tired and low on iron

[@chadcoady9025]

@Tyler Durden Correct, they would have plenty of B12, and also have much higher cholesterol.

[@johantrenier1685]

Plant based 4 years. Read “Forks over Knives”, watch the movie. Best thing I have ever done.

[@someguy2135]

I agree. That's what convinced me to switch. Plant based for years now and feel years younger.

[@ms-eg9hr]

Which doesn't necesary mean that works same for everyone. I went plant based 4 months, almost fainted at the end. Healthy Diet doesn't mean that you exclude some food but to make a balance, to go for advice to doctor, to make tests which will show what is best for YOUR body, not to go plant based bcs you saw some dumbass video on YT. And telling people to go vegan should be illegal.

[@johantrenier1685]

mihailo stajic You were obviously doing it wrong if you were fainting. It’s not a diet. I did not do it off of something based on You Tube. I was rehabbing from a stroke and it was presented to me through Loma Linda University rehab. I was sitting in a wheelchair at the time of the first viewing and worked into it, which is what they recommend. I watched the video Forks over Knives many times, to gain a better understanding before embarking on it. You’re kind of a dick.

[@rosannasmom1]

John Reinert great job! 👍👍

[@johantrenier1685]

rosannasmom1 Thank you kindly! 👌

[@soldierboy425]

How about a contrasting “carnivore “ diet for 30 days? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the difference.

[@OceanPancake]

I was a massive wheezy waiter fan a few years ago, and now this video popped up in my recommended. Honestly it reminded me why I loved your content and your humour and editing have becomeven better. Thanks for trying the plant based diet! I'm a little sad your wife didn't decide to join you on it, as it's easier with support. If you have some time definitely check out forks over knives, cowspiracy and dominion. So many reasons to stick to eating plants!!

[@VinceLia1]

There are definitely a lot of reasons to stick with a plant-based diet. Forks over Knives was the first documentary I watched that impacted my food choices.

[@OceanPancake]

@@VinceLia1 i went for the environment, and then did feel exactly how that cab driver described : AWESOME. So yeah, I have never looked back.

[@marvinmarvel9335]

If he cooks more often, his wife will not get vegan, but join him eventually more often. Did the trick for me, my girlfriend isn't vegan. But now I know what she likes and I love to cook, so most of the time she eat's vegan, also her skin and hair got (even) better, that's for her a big argument. But I#m not mad at her when she eats meat only when she didn't eat up the meat.

[@CantTalkImRiding]

This video is uh-mazing. I went vegetarian for a few years, and I didn't feel any different. My cholesterol went down though. I look forward to the CBD video.

[@lilivonshtup3808]

I may have missed it, but no one mentioned that you need to take B-12 because that's the one thing you can't get from a plant based diet. It made a big difference in my energy level.

[@syressx9098]

You missed it. After 10:00

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

B-12....nutrional yeast..aka vegan gold.

[@cozy-moth]

not all nutritional yeast is fortified with b12 either, just make sure and take a supplement, it's the easiest and cheapest way

[@krakenvisuals4360]

spider guard Meat gives you Cancer though. And kills an animal. And wastes huge amounts of food and water and releases high emissions when the animal is being farmed. Just avoid meat and you’ll feel better in no time. Plant protein is the original source of protein.

[@DracoAdrian23]

there is no B12 in nutrional yeast.

[@krakenvisuals4360]

DracoAdrian23 Yes it does do you even know what B12 is???

[@Jokalijok]

@@GrandeHq there's no evidence about meat causing cancer but there's evidence that it creates useless suffering and that creates way more pollution. I think it's enough for any rational and intelligent human being.

[@ithomas152]

The parents are the best part. Reminds me of the Costanzas.

[@ysanchez678]

Diagnosed with 'late 30s' 😂

[@AnyBodyWannaPeanut]

McDonald's no longer uses beef fat to cook their fries. Haven't for many years. First they switched to vegetable oil with a beef-based flavour additive, then after people discovered this, they switched to oil with no animal-based additives whatsoever. I'm not a vegan by any means, but I just wanted you to know. Fries are ok! 😁

[@christina-nv8wr]

Nope, they still have beef. On their website it says they have natural beef flavor.

[@AnyBodyWannaPeanut]

@@christina-nv8wr just because it's "natural flavor" it doesn't mean it's derived from beef: yourquestions.mcdonalds.ca/answer/do-your-fries-contain-beef-flavouring/

[@karolynvanputtenphd]

Yay!

[@xMushroomFairy]

I work at McDonalds in Canada, it's literally just oil.

[@ZedXIV]

@@xMushroomFairy Canada, UK, many others are different. American Mcds fries are still not vegan.

[@Craig0935]

Better Title: I Went Vegan for a Month Without Previously Informing Myself Correctly On How to Do It . Here's What Happened.

[@naschylobo]

STFU Craig 🙅🏻‍♂️

[@burnerclassics]

@@naschylobo Why should he

[@BadWeatherfreak]

Very true

[@Craig0935]

​@@naschylobo lol

[@Septentria]

so true !!!!!! so many videos of "amateurs" who start eating vegan without any research . First, It's a question of ethic (not to get thinner !!!!) and the next step is to be well informed how to cook balanced meals. i'm really tired of all these videos which speak about their personal failure .............it's not a new diet, it is the choise of respecting sentient beings

[@i_am_chaplin]

Been vegan since 18. A LOOONG time. I'm healthy and happy AF.

[@kroneexe]

I've been vegan since 18 too.. I'm still 18. I love it though.

[@i_am_chaplin]

Keep going! It's the right way to eat and live!

[@craigevans5842]

Do you supplement though ?

[@i_am_chaplin]

@@craigevans5842 No. I haven't needed to supplement. Every physical I have, my levels are excellent via blood test. Usually B-12 can be an issue but I use a lot of Nutritional Yeast. It's delicious and cheesy. It's loaded with B-12. I like to sprinkle it on freshly popped popcorn. It's sooo good! Great on pasta too! If you have any other questions please get in touch again.

[@Xishnik94]

@@craigevans5842 supplementing is no different to consuming a smoothie. Nothing wrong with them.

[@gemmatus]

I think it is awesome that you tried it and showed your audience :D Also try some 'fake meat' stuff some are actually really good, and calorie dense, just don't expect it to taste like the thing it is imitating.

[@VinceLia1]

I was great to see him give it a try and provide a lot of valuable information.

[@Misty-ve5ex]

There are tons that taste like the thing they are imitating. Have you had JustEgg, Beyond Burgers, field roast or beyond sausage, almost any pizza? They are so legit! I even feel like I'm eating real meat and get freaked out sometimes.

[@gemmatus]

@@Misty-ve5ex Those are all american brands and hard to get where I live but I'd love to try :). The supply of different vegan products is definitely growing and it is great to try new things all the time 🌟

[@jessicagodare]

FYI, Beyond burgers have more calories then a typical hamburger

[@Misty-ve5ex]

@@jessicagodare I'll take the calories over the life of an animal to get the exact same taste. There are also way more things to worry about if we are talking about the health of a burger which is completely unhealthy to begin with. Let's not compare Doritos to Potato Chips here lol. If you want to then you must know that meat has been labeled as a class one carcinogen so it fuels cancer. Let's also get in to the cholesterol etc that the beyond burger doesn't have.

[@indyalex42]

That was awesome. We’ve been vegan for 1 month and don’t miss anything.

[@5thHouse]

Mom's swiping right non-stop while dad reads chickpeas She savage af

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

Since you craved sugar, just eat a bunch of fruits dude.

[@swishsplash]

That will make him crave it even more

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

@@swishsplash That's fine because nobody has ever gotten fat off fruit. Look up lipogenesis.

[@swishsplash]

@@ninjanerdstudent6937 Not visibly fat but fat around your intestines. Fructose is even more toxic than normal sugar. The reason you get skinny is because your body literally starts to eat itself to get nutrients for your organs. The fruit that we eat today didn't even exist not so long ago because they are genetically modified versions of what they used to be (you can look this up) to make for a faster and bigger harvest. www.dietdoctor.com/fructose-fatty-liver-sugar-toxin

[@litestreamer]

One or 2 medjool dates will do it too..guaranteed.

[@cerenademe9433]

@@litestreamer I eat at least 7/day. My BMI (if that's worth anything at all) is 17.8. I also eat least 2 bananas, and probably a cup of nuts - every day. Whole plant foods don't make you fat. @Aldes - Fructose extracted out of fruit, AKA - it's *processed.* That is bad. Fructose as consumed straight from the fruit, complete with all of the other micro-nutrients and fiber - is *not* going to make you fat.

[@Ruok98Reborn]

“Hey! How do you vegan?” Best clip ever

[@BeaVizcarra]

Christopher Troyer do you still need help with going vegan?

[@crystalsoulysr6969]

I would love to see the answers to that XD

[@dylanlenn7836]

this two year old video seems like a decent enough place to say that the algorithm brought me to you some time over the past week and I can't stop watching

[@LTMusicCovers]

didnt expect this, but 4 months in and veganism has helped with both my insomnia and depression, I can focus in class more at college. on top of that, i care about both animal liberation and the environment, but never had the guts to go vegan, but its piss easy so woo

[@KishorTwist]

There's a lot of money saved too from not buying animal protein.

[@FallenMerick]

Huh, that's weird... plants helped me improve in the same areas when I was in college. Only difference is I was smoking them, not eating them.

[@JazzyCrumbles]

Makes sense with the depression, at least. If you feel you're contributing to something good, it improves your mood. Isn't like, volunteering, getting out and doing stuff one of the things that are recommended for people with depression to feel like they're worth something?

[@FallenMerick]

Personally, once I started getting better sleep, everything else followed. I had been struggling with insomnia from my early teens into my mid twenties though. I think in general that focusing on self improvement or working towards personal values is key to eventually escaping depression. Going vegan may apply on a personal level for one individual, but its not necessarily going to benefit everyone else in the same way. I'm glad it worked for OP though.

[@LYNXlNATOR]

That's awesome. I cured my insomnia and depression via paleo.