If I were going vegan in 2024, I'd do this

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Here's the link to the colorful salad I make in the video: sweetpotatosoul.com/best-ever-autumn-salad/ ENJOY!

[@leeiilee7614]

Hello! Can you tell me where you got the orange thing to wash your greens. Also, what do you use to wash your fruits and veggies. I love your content.

[@CatherineHaynes-q5i]

I am 57 and my why is I don't want my children and family to see me waste away to preventable illnesses and I want to live vibrant and healthy for me.

[@VerifiedVegan]

I’ve been vegan for 30+ years…back then the only plant milk was powdered soymilk if you could even find that and you couldn’t even find tofu in a health store. I ate 100% Whole Foods. I agree with you the vegan diet turning into the plant based SAD diet. It’s become all about $$$ marketed as healthy

[@YogaBlissDance]

YEP wrote the same thing! $$$$$

[@robynparker9383]

I'm a salad junkie. I put so many types of lettuce (boyfriend grows lettuces for me hydroponically year round) lots of veggies and grains. People can't believe I eat such large salads. I love your comment about checking in with yourself as to why you're doing this. It's so easy to be swayed by bad foods, even as a vegan. I eat fruit for sweets and don't crave bad sweets. It's funny that my extended family and friends eat so much better since we've gotten older. They used to make fun of me and I always had to bring my own food for my to every occasion. Now they see the health benefits of eating clean. It makes a difference. I'll be 60 this year. My blood work is great, and my health is excellent.

[@Jodie-masterson]

Years ago someone once told me while making a salad “jeeze you don’t gotta eat the whole bag “ I still laugh about it to this day like why not!?

[@ThePriceofTeainChina]

This is a great point! I remember being worried about going home after 4 years in China due to COVID because I don't do meat much anymore... only to find that my sister has gone no meat due to her nutritionist's advice after she beat cancer!

[@charliesgrumma5388]

Isn't being a vegan wonderful? I wonder why you never mention the "downside to plant based diets"? You know, the constant stinking flatulence, The massive poos that take a half a roll of TP to clean afterwards. The skin rashes, the mental fog, the chronic fatigue, and severe mood fluctuations, just to mention a few? Yes the vegan diet does all this to you and more. I know because I've lived with it. I also know you suffer from most, if not all, of these ailments from your diet, but you don't have the testicular fortitude to openly admit it.

[@annelewis7435]

can you share what your typical day is like @robynparker9383

[@charliesgrumma5388]

@@annelewis7435 Please allow me to answer for her. I do not know her personally but I am aware of her "type". She MUST eat every 2-3 hours because she is "starving" all the time. She passes lots of smelly gas, often. The has bloating, she drops a commode full of messy, stinking poo and must use 1/3 of a roll of toilet paper to clean herself. She constantly has mental fog, skin rashes, and other ailments associated with eating an improper plant based diet. Not only that but she spends a great deal of her "free time" thinking about meat and trying to figure out how she can make veggies taste like meat to satisfy her body's craving for meat. The problem is the human body is smart enough to know real meat from beyond meat and it wants real meat. This incessant meat craving by the human body is the beginning of the mental issues that manifest with all vegans. Go eat a steak if you want a sound mind and body. ALL vegans suffer similar ailments because carnivores like us humans evolved to eat meat, and lots of it.

[@dolcemaddalena]

I became "vegan" by circumstances. Many of my family members dropped dead from heart failure. We have a genetic heart condition and even though the members of my family died were not obese and ate most animal products in moderation. My aunt was a registered dietitian and made me vegan when I got diagnosed at 12 with the same condition. I became fully vegan in uni (vegan cosmetics and clothing, more environmentally conscious). I never looked back. I'm very healthy and my cardiologist is astonished that I am in remission for almost 30 years which is how long I have been vegan for. I didn't have those processed vegan foods. Today I will have to sing my praises to the vegan food industry that makes excellent vegan cheeses from nut milks. I will be honest about all the things I missed the most was the cheese. It was very hard growing up. I had to bring my food with me everywhere as there were no vegan restos back then. I thank all my foreign friends I made from uni. My Indian, Ethiopian and any orthodox Christian and strict Buddhist friends introduced me to all their traditional vegan dishes. I was astonished to learn so many people are vegans not just for animals, the environment, human rights but also for religious purposes. Every year for Lent we would abstain from flesh (Catholics) but other groups won't touch dairy or fish for Lent. It was a life experience.

[@munajedski]

I really wish every human would watch this video. 💚🌱

[@Jodie-masterson]

Why?

[@dancewomyn1]

Exactly!!! ...."The veganization of the standard American diet"! Whole nutrient dense foods is the way to go.

[@oceanwaller1647]

As a fellow vegan, you were on point! Well said. Additionally I would suggest starting with one meal, like Breakfast. Try some different options for a week. Then try experimenting with vegan lunch ideas for another week. Then experiment with coffee and/or treats. And lastly, I would suggest folks experiment with dinner. People need to build up their vegan food options. I mean most people who are transitioning to eating vegan have decades of eating omnivorously, so in any given scenario, they know what to eat, but when you go vegan, it takes time to build up the knowledge of what to eat in any given situation.

[@samariauesato2827]

Yes to this!! It is so helpful to start small and making attainable and sustainable habits!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Great additional tip!! Start small--veganize your favorite meals a few times a week :)

[@drdluv]

Yup! Meatless Mondays are a good start

[@brwnsgr8034]

I agree 100% , I was buying some Vegan processed foods and realized the sodium is so high. Which is a big problem for people with high blood pressure. Or down the line could cause high blood pressure and other health issues. Great topic!👍🏽

[@janerkenbrack3373]

In all my years I don't know if I've ever heard a better how to vegan than this. Very good. Thanks, and I shared it.

[@Shinibo]

This is such a wholesome and kind video. I have been vegan/vegetarian for almost 4 years and have done some of the mistakes you mention like eating too few calories and sometimes stressing about eating junk food or non-vegan things. Your message of not being perfect and it’s okay almost made me cry. Love your positive energy ❤

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Thank you so much. I'm rooting for you!

[@northern.barbie]

This came at the perfect time! Yesterday was my very first day grocery shopping for plant-based items only. I'm so excited to start this journey but realize it takes time, patience, and grace. Thanks for this video! I'll be incorporating some of your tips throughout the year 💚

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Wow! That is so exciting. I'm happy for you!

[@laurynharper7571]

I’m so glad you mentioned that you have to eat a good amount while being vegan. I was vegan for 2 and a 1/2months and didn’t eat enough and always felt weak. I lost about 25 pounds and that felt great but I always felt sluggish and hungry. I went back to eating meat and then gained all that weight back and then some. I’m glad I stumbled onto this video so I can get back to being vegan but actually eating and feeling nourished ❤

[@earphbound720]

Hey girl! I literally just stopped eating processed foods all together. I’m almost 30 days down.

[@Msnatbel]

Been following you for a while (actually before you had your baby girl) and I must say that I am so, so, so proud of your consistency, honesty and overall love for your health and sharing that with others so that they could be their best selves as well! Thank you so much for staying the course and staying true to self. I’ve always loved your recipes and you def did not disappoint with the hearty salad that you prepared in this video. So happy I hit that subscribe button so many years ago! I consider myself a more conscious, healthy eater instead of a vegan. I believe the word ‘VEGAN’ has been raked through the mud in this country just like everything that is wholesome. I fell off after having my last babygirl a year ago and I have felt so horrible physically, until recently when I changed my mindset back to my original “WHY”. I will never look back after this. Over the past few months, I have felt so much better mentally, physically and even spiritually bc of the switch I’ve made with eating a 95% Whole Food diet. I love how you put the American food system on blast and called it out for what it is; POISON!! Thanks for your transparency and passion for what you do 👍🏾👏🏾👍🏾👏🏾

[@sunnygirl5467]

Wow, such a kind and motivational video☺️💪 I’ve been vegan for 4 years, but if I weren’t already, this video would definitely push me there🤭🌱🫶

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Aww, that is great to hear. I appreciate it.

[@AnandaAtHome]

Yes! Bring sanity back into the conversation! The madness needs to stop. It’s not that complicated. Thank you. 🌸

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Thank you!! Amen, not that complicated.

[@theloveleebaker]

I’ve been vegan for 20 years and I’m so glad I became vegan during the era where processed foods didn’t exist. Like you, I was able to use whole foods and learned how to cook all my meals. While the convenience of some of these newer “foods” is great, I agree that it should be the exception and not the rule when it comes to your health. ✌🏾❤️

[@leedublin320]

So glad to see you're back. I've been inspired by you since your early New York days. Thanks!

[@TJ-kz1ul]

The vegan standard American diet is really icky to me! I've been a vegetarian/then turned vegan since I was 18 and I'm now almost 48. I would say I've had to start to portion control more as I've gotten older as gaining weight very easily becomes the reality.

[@sandranynj7118]

I have started Vegan three weeks ago. I am so surprised I feel better, have more energy sleep better and grocery bill is less. I stopped shopping at the supermarket that had nothing but bad food, I go to natural supermarkets and Farmers Market Store. For my sweet craving I grab frozen grapes, strawberries and blueberries etc. THANKS FOR YOUR CHANNEL IT HELPS ME SO MUCH!

[@madamehogan8553]

Beans! and a lil tofu and tempeh...a veggie burger here and there... this was the foundation back in the 90's when I really got into vegan foods. It was about simplicity, ecology and nourishing the body without processed foods.

[@Jodie-masterson]

Those are all processed foods 😂

[@madamehogan8553]

@@Jodie-masterson Tofu and tempeh, yes. Beans, no. We made our veggie burgers from scratch, and most other things as well.

[@nenab5719]

Sweet potato soul is my most used vegan cookbook!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

I LOVE that! I'm honored. What's your fave recipe?

[@nenab5719]

@@SweetPotatoSoul I make the sweet potato Mac n cheese year round!

[@ginac7235]

I have to pause and say I love your green vegan-leather jacket! 🌱💚

[@SharonH65]

I think I would rather eat no meat than eat that artificial meat stuff, Beyond and Impossible the names even sound bad for you🥰🥰

[@EDEEB7]

Wise words indeed!!! Well done! Awesome vid!!! Thank you! I really need to eat healthier. I’ve been a junk food vegan for 11 years 😁 so I’ve been more like 20:80😁😂😂. I need to work on flipping that ratio😁😂. Thank you! Continued success to you!

[@TeairaLaniece]

Right on time, I’m 11 days in!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Awesome!!

[@marvin2678]

Hows it going ?

[@TeairaLaniece]

@@marvin2678 still going strong, way easier than I thought

[@roberttaylor9628]

Thank you for sharing. 🙏💯 When I started my vegan journey two years ago, I wasn't eating enough, and I felt weak and dizzy all the time. I turn Sixty years old this year, and I feel better now than I did in my 30s, 40s and early 50!

[@khloe4134]

Would you mind sharing tips on how you learned to correct the behavior and what you eat daily? 60yrs young that is amazing! I am new to Vegan and I'm learning what to eat daily! I need a little more information

[@symone3113]

@@khloe4134 start watching video on “vegan for beginners”

[@n.c.467]

Where can I find the orange washing tub shown in your video? Thanks!!

[@juanitaevans2715]

Thanks so much. I've been doing raw for a little over a week now, always hungry, and was unaware of cooking without using unhealthy oils or ingredients. Thanks for reminding me to take it easy on myself. At least I've gone a week without fast food - yippee!!! I'm gonna try a vegan meetup group for help. Absolutely love your videos - THANKS!!!

[@ayamusic21]

I love your approach and your content! 😃 Do you mind sharing the orange bowl/collander you were using to wash and rinse your greens? Thank you!

[@missylee1633]

I've been vegan 3 years due to medical problems with anaemia but have no other choice but to eat organic steak now, the Naturopath believes the vegan diet isn't working...

[@seanogorman3617]

Vegan seven years here and for life. Great video and channel !

[@TakeTheRedPill_Now]

Great advice, imho. Like your veganized version of the 80/20 rule. Thanks for this great contribution!

[@symone3113]

Hello friend in my head. It’s nice to see you in your element again. Thanks for the much needed reminders… I’ve been plant based since 2017. I cured my gut/digestive issues by giving up the dairy & meat and adding probiotics, prebiotics & post biotics. I fast everyday for 18-20 hours then break my fast with Kimchi & seaweed or protein….It has been a journey. But it was all worth it…If only I can give up my addiction to popcorn & unsalted chips, lol!!! ❤

[@lauralong6695]

Such good advice. You are so spot on with your advice concerning the over use and dependency on faux meats and cheeses. They are so loaded with sodium. I’ve been vegan for over 28 years and have used / eaten way too many of the fake meats. I wouldn’t say I’m a very healthy vegan at all.

[@megeek727]

Food Journal: I have kept a food journal over the last 5 years. I switched to Whole Food Plant-Based 2 years ago. Reviewing my journal (there are several volumes), I see a dramatic difference when all the animal products and alcohol were removed from my diet like weight loss and Rx meds were discontinued. I keep track of general data like what I am eating not how much. I do count the glasses of water consumed. I track general health metrics like weight, blood pressure, hours of sleep, and miles walked. I make entries as the events occur. It is not time-consuming. I keep massive amounts of fresh produce and grains in the house. I always have several options when it is time to eat. It is difficult to believe I have lost so much weight when you look at the volume of food consumed. The key for me was switching to home cooking and learning to embrace spices. I put a lot of spices in all my dishes. I love to create Asian and Ethiopian dishes. I try to make every dish as visually appealing as possible. Don't under estimate the power of using beautiful ceramics on your table. It turns an ordinary meal into an event. I created a list of healthy alternatives for all my "trigger or comfort foods" consumed during stressful situations. It is It has been a fantastic life-changing journey. Jenné, I love what you are doing for the Plant-Based community. You know I have a copy of the "Sweet Potato Soul" cookbook! ❤ ❤

[@SunflowerLover63]

Unfortunately, I can’t eat at restaurants that accidentally put dairy or meat in the food… I have a very severe allergy to those foods! Being vegan helped me tremendously. In my younger years I was always in crippling pain and had so many medical issues. Since 2013 I have been pain free and no medical issues!

[@lisabarnetson1362]

Great video. One thing I would say is a B12 supplement is important. That is based on advice from all the vegan doctors here on youtube.

[@sammiewoodard7100]

Reginald McDonald said God bless and keep up the great work out there ♥️🙏🏼♥️

[@deans294]

Hello! For those who are trying to heal from autoimmune diseases, please eat raw vegan foods. See, Dr. Brooke Goldner M.D.

[@theoriginalmilji]

Thanks for posting this video. I’ve been vegan for going on eight years, but admittedly I’ve fallen off track and I always felt bad like I’m the only vegan in the world who messed up. But hearing you say that you messed up and that it’s okay, made me feel better. I like what you said, “ the goal is to do less harm.” And for me it is; I tell my kids that I personally don’t like harming animals and then eating them. Anywho, just wanted to say thanks for the encouragement. Also, your falafel recipe with the avocado topping is my favorite.

[@simplywanzaful]

So helpful❤❤❤

[@alldaymusiclover107]

Good info. Your approach to vegan eating makes a lot of sense. Thank you.

[@kljhpoiu]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think no matter how much healthy, unprocessed vegan food we eat, we all need extra B-12 from somewhere. Either from supplements or so-called “fortified” foods. And some of us need extra iron.

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Yes, that's my understanding as well. And for non-veg it's especially important as you age. With iron, I'd rely on a blood test and talk to the doc before supplementing.

[@rozchristopherson648]

I'm 63 and vegan for 8 years. I eat a largely (not exclusively) raw diet of fruits and veggies. But I will say that I am still in favor of people eating the Impossible Burger and other processed vegan foods that are more similar to animal products because at least people are not harming/killing animals for food. After eating vegan processed foods for a while, people will, at least, realize that they can do without animal products. By that time, they will have had time to discover delicious whole-food vegan recipes that don't require animal products. PS At my age, I do have to restrict starches because, even on a vegan diet, as we age into our senior years, metabolism and hormones change such that it is easy to gain weight if you are not careful in your food choices

[@hidden909]

Great video! Although I did get in trouble in my late 50’s with medical issues related to low vit d levels and vitamin b12, so keep an eye out for those levels or take a supplement, love you sweet potato

[@delaney.m.]

The point you made about people still sticking to the standard American diet while going vegan is so true! I’ve been vegan for 8 years now and remember making a lot of these mistakes along the way. Love your channel! 🌱🧡

[@sylviajackson8920]

I’m so glad you came back up on my feed! I missed seeing you. I really enjoy your videos ☺️!!

[@shantelllatea4947]

I bought your book! I went plant based 2/10/24, and I can't wait to try the recipes! ✨️🤎

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Fantastic!!! Thank you for buying it. Best of luck to you!!!

[@melanieapel3595]

I just love watching your videos. You make the concept of a vegan diet so approachable. Thank you!

[@loreyfast8061]

Thank you so much! You are so motivating!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@stephenlawless4156]

So much processed food aimed at vegan market, especially artificial meat, that I believe it's being promoted in order to make the vegan diet seem like cause of malnourishment and embellish dairy/meat industry ( partnerships between government, industrialised farmers, and large businesss such as supermarkets who are all very invested in the status quo). I believe not eating wholefoods, means we mistake malnutrition for hunger, and keep eating and buying unnecessary amounts of food ( capitalism in action). Bless you for sharing this knowledge and helping to counter this food "trap".

[@lynEE4477]

I would love to see your pregnancy video update❤❤❤

[@Raddiebaddie]

I would say for someone trying to go vegan it is actually helpful to make the equivalent switch to a similar diet of what you already have but no animal versions. Then you can decide if you want to make it healthier along the way. But if someone is gunna miss pizza when they go vegan they need to have that vegan version so they don’t slip backwards. Love the video especially the part about the “why”.

[@jennifersiegert6030]

Ten year vegan here who started raw benefiting from this video! I went off the rails with the processed stuff when I met my now husband. (At least he’s vegan!😍) Loved this video, it is spot on and great for new and even some veteran vegans.

[@Parentingwiththefutureinmind]

I love the fall off part because as a vegan mom, my family still eat meat, milk and all that stuff. I cook all the meals and taste the meal as well but I am still a vegan. I used to feel guilty for that. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@kambriacookofficial]

Do you have any books you would recommend for anyone wanting to learn about eating a healthy vegan diet?

[@madamehogan8553]

"Convenience" foods are very expensive and often far less nutritious, and today, "plant based" has become a marketing buzz phrase. I have always appreciated your simple and down to earth approach.

[@roseinharlem8152]

I come from a seventh day Adventist background.. those of us who were vegan had a variety of foods we had our own stores etc. The rest of the world can probably relate to you tho but veganism is a way of life for us in the 70s and probably before. Just read up on the history of sda people and how they are talked about in the world of veganism .. they have been toted as some of the worlds healthiest people .. again long before millennials came along. It’s funny but yall seem to think everything started with yall, smh

[@stephenlawless4156]

Y'all probably thought you were the first herbivores also. Don't bite vegans, we animals also

[@bethd656]

Love your videos

[@teenindustry]

All of this is true but i love a burger from time to time and now i can have one

[@trenicecoleman9996]

Thank you for this video. I've been vegan/ plant base for almost 5 yrs now. I'll admit at first I was eating alot of the alternative meats. I'm now trying to focus more of mire plants & legumes with an alternative every so often.

[@colochossalvajes]

I’m going vegan again ! I miss this

[@DianeNalini]

Love this advice, especially about not sweating the small stuff. I had a similar journey of being vegetarian for many years, then finally giving up dairy and eggs because of the animal welfare aspects. But I went full on raw vegan. I actually loved the foods and freshness of it, but found it unsustainable for me. I just love soups and muffins too much to give up cooked foods. But most of all, I don’t sweat the small stuff, like you said. Very wise advice!

[@Jojodancer1978]

Very informative and encouraging. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@biblianabovery4092]

I am planning to start a Vegan diet plan this March. I am not sure how quickly this transition will take, but I am ready for it. I need all the help I can get...so I will sign up for the newsletter. I need recipes!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Welcome! The newsletter has meal plans & lots of other recipes so you shouldn't have any trouble finding something you like!

[@pinkroseyrose]

the hard part for me is having 4 other ppl i have to cook for that aren’t vegan. I’m not necessarily looking to be 100% vegan but i’m not against it I want to transition a little at a time bc meat has been bothering me lately. With inflation buying separate foods is harder. I sub taco meat with beans and that’s as far as i’ve gotten😂

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Oh totally, that sounds challenging. Yeah, try little by little. Maybe you can introduce new "meaty" vegan meals that you can all enjoy.

[@pinkroseyrose]

I told my children I was cutting back on meats not completely vegan but I don’t feel great after eating a lot of times and I also have PCOS so it can’t hurt to try an alternative

[@pinkroseyrose]

@@HornyKoala oh yes definitely!!! i did that with the burgers my oldest knew but didn’t say anything until after we all ate and he asked. My kids pick the menu 😩 But I have it pretty easy they like trying things. The only things i’d have to definitely not say are things with ground beef/turkey my oldest is a burger fan and he’s very particular about that meat patty. I got use to making separate meals after my gallbladder surgery but now with the prices and just being a newbie, I’m a salad vegan and try to sub some meats when i can. This is solid advice thank you so much!

[@lenayoung1497]

Wow, you look radiantly pregnant... Are we welcoming a new addition to Sweet Potato Soul? Yay!😊

[@pennypenny376]

I still use your chickpea tuna recipe from 2016, so happy I became vegan in that time.

[@richyakuoko2360]

Awesome video!! Thanks so much for sharing. May GOD bless you with much more success. I've been vegan for 8 years. Have a blessed day.

[@charlottedujourmorris7297]

So glad to see you back!! :)

[@carl13579]

What did you cook with your fennel?

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

It's in a salad!!

[@kaityl1331]

I just found your channel and I'm so happy I did! Your videos are so helpful and honest and beautifully filmed! Perfect balance between professional and relatable content🥰

[@cocoaxo6126]

lmao same with the accidental four year thing! i've been transitioning into 100% plant-based for the past four years while in uni. over the last two years i'd say i became more accustomed to just eating soy chunks/beans/high-protein tofu instead of ever buying animal meat. this year, i recently gave up dairy yogurt & tuna. my reasons though are because I'm severely lactose intolerant (which is why the dairy thing never worked out lool) and allergic to eggs (so that x's a lot out). meat's never been my favorite thing, so that's easy to avoid. i actually came on my last box of canned tuna recently and I'm considering donating it since i don't really care for it. additionally, you were super sweet about your message on being kind to yourself!! i have people around me who ask me about being vegan and talk about how upset they are that they "cheat" whenever they try. it's always because people don't give themselves enough time to actually slowly try it out & have unrealistic expectations. expecting "chicken" from "chickpeas" is a rude awakening for a first timer LOL. and i support you 100% on eating enough!! i LOVE food, but even more so, i love creating different things. I'm quite tiny but because of my activity levels, my appetite is a lot higher than most people my size lolol. people are often shocked about my strength and agility but i eat a goooood amount of food & train to do so regularly! realistically, it's just another way of eating. it's less dramatic than people think.

[@alma2594]

Omg, tofu is both packaged and processed!!!! Also processing includes cooking so lentils are processed. I think you might mislead people with these talking points. Not all processed foods are created equal. You yourself eat tofu which is processed and packaged. Maybe talk about ultra processed foods? Also soy yogurt is processed but still good, some burgers may be processed but have really amazing ingredients… I don’t like demonizing “processed”, which also includes, according to the definition, cutting, cooking, freezing etc. I like to put the emphasis on Whole Foods too but it’s just not necessary to demonize “processed” and “packaged” when it literally includes tofu and other great sources of nutrients for vegans (like calcium supplemented unsweetened soy milk). Sorry but this topic really pushes my buttons 😅😅😅 hope you consider my talking points for the future.

[@franciscachesca]

Hi, I can't place any comment on the newest video about the Instant Pot. But I am always kind and never done anything wrong. I absolutely love your channel so much.💚

[@vienicestyles]

The first step for me was not eating in fast food restaurants anymore. Once I started cooking all of my meals at home, (even if it’s a sandwich 🥪), I started feeling better. Going vegetarian is step two. Like you said..Baby steps.. 👩🏽 🌟 Edit: I tried going vegan and I almost passed out. 😵 I felt horrible. I had zero energy. I went back on meat. Sis, Thank you so much for making this video. I’ll try again. My Why.. I no longer want to participate in the torture of animals. 😞

[@MyLifeInTheDesert]

Hey this happens to me too when I don’t get enough protein. I’ve been a vegetarian since 1999 and an off again on again vegan for a few years. When I can’t cook and I’m working and going to school it’s hard to find “fast” vegan food with protein and I would get the shakes and have to eat cheese . What you can do if you aren’t a big cook like me is to have different trail mix options or nuts with you and protein drinks or bars. Then it won’t happen. By going vegan I lowered my A1 C and am no longer pre diabetic, my triglycerides are now normal and I lost weight. It’s a matter of planning ahead and this is something I struggle with. Good luck to you ❤

[@vienicestyles]

@@MyLifeInTheDesert . I am pre diabetic and I have high cholesterol as well. I will buy some trail mix’s and protein shakes today. Thank you 🙏🏽 😊 ☺️

[@Raddiebaddie]

Oh girl you have to plan better!! That sounds like you are just not eating enough!! You need plenty of grains and beans with your fruits and veg and nuts. Don’t leave the house without a snack bc I can’t be getting hungry and passing out!!! Failing to plan is planning to fail. It’s easy when u have enough food with u!!

[@QueenBaha]

🌴☀️ now this is a fantastic update on the subject for this channel. I sent this to several people fantastic points that you made here, especially about taking your time and the length of time that it took you before you became vegan. I also love the fact that you’re like hey just take your time, you know you may continue to eat other foods but just take your time with yourself and see how your body feels. Love love love this video and as always, you can never make enough videos lol☀️🌴

[@frgrl3205]

Hello! 👋 Thank you for this video. Could you explain 80/20 a little more? Thanks

[@coraskye4149]

I went vegan in 2016 and even then there wasn’t that many products. We had almond milk and that was it. I remember when Ben and Jerry’s came out with vegan ice cream I screamed with excitement 😂. Now I don’t eat a vegan only diet and have started incorporating some cheese just to reframe my mindset away from the pressed foods. I know that sounds weird but I’m still plant based and am loving it!

[@SoftwareDownloadSuccessful]

"Junk food is not even real food ya'll so just throw it away" WOOO I NEEDED THAT I also agree with the 80-20 rule. What's the point of saving an animal but killing yourself with this processed mess?! Plus you're a guinea pig cause all this crap is new. However, I don't agree that the fasting and juice fasting are unnecessary. Those things really helped reset my taste buds and my gut so I could become more aware of how my body reacted to different foods. It also allowed me to actually enjoy what I was eating. But to each their own❤❤

[@katrinaharris5934]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This was a great video and just what I needed to hear. I’ve been on my journey to becoming vegan for almost three years now. I always feel bad if I slip up and eat something that isn’t plant based. Now I know to allow myself some grace. Progress, not perfection. ❤

[@spoonophosese2450]

This video is superb. Its informative, motivational and witty. I love your channel and the recipes are fantastic.

[@candyc.3163]

I love your balanced approach. Some vegans are militant. Thank you.

[@heather5926]

Throwing the cookies away isn’t harming the animals any more or less than eating them. That makes absolutely no sense. The butter is already made, bought, baked. You contributed when you bought the butter from the store. It doesn’t make somebody a hero to throw the butter those cows worked to make in the garbage. If anything, that’s worse!

[@jeffriej-f3189]

🤯 you solved the mystery of my confusion, I assumed everyone the health food store was healthy 😂. I quickly learned to read labels there was a must. I had the wrong idea, thank you for opening my eyes to “not being” a crossover ( “eating vegan junk food”). And all the other so called healthy Unnecessary stuff but considered doing them, thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@barbra429]

Can you please share the link for the orange food washer or salad spinner, not sure what it's called?

[@tammyneale1285]

Thank you so much for this particular video. I’m a year into this journey with tremendous progress not perfection. I apply the 80/20 rule to the rest of my life which makes perfect sense for how I eat. Duh! 😊

[@vivianreid4575]

Continue the Vegan life & share healthy tips. To us! We’re trying! Have you thought about doing a Workshop on Vegan foods at Cooks Warehouse, Whole Foods or a private home situation? Just a thought.

[@lburg3780]

Thank you! Trying to become a vegetarian and struggling with this. I was horrified at how meat-like some of the plant-based "meats" are. Made me start thinking about how many chemicals they must have used to achieve this. Personally, I don't need meat substitutes or more processed food. I want veggies and would be happy with a bean burger that tastes like bean.

[@ErikaF8]

Where did you get the lettuce washer? I've never seen one like this!! 🧡

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Haha, it's an industrial one 😆Found on Amazon amzn.to/3V0mJ26 I got it for $100, it went up!

[@ErikaF8]

@@SweetPotatoSoul Whoa!! 😳😂 Thanks for sharing the link!

[@lokeylady25]

Thanks for your video. I’m praying about going vegan as it is something I’m really interested in. I’m 42 and have some health issues. Heart problems, arthritis in knees and back, I’ve gained lot of weight that I’m having such a hard time loosing. I want to be healthy and get rid of this pain. I’m a single mom of 2 and my youngest is leaving for college this week so it’ll just be me. I think this will be a great time for me to start, with me being able to focus on just me and not be tempted by the foods we normally eat, or trying to eat plant based while seeing my daughter enjoy the “normal” foods if that makes sense. One of my concerns with taking this new journey is not knowing what to try or what I’ll like. And with being on a tight income it’s like my mind is telling me I don’t have money to waste buying these new foods I’m not familiar with and risk the chance of not liking it. Or taking time out trying these new things spending all this time in the kitchen only for the outcome to not be good….if this makes sense. I don’t want to sound like I’m making excuses but these are just thoughts. So, it’s like do I just start out safe and eat salads everyday? The foods I’m seeing in this video alone looks delish! I love yams, almonds and all that good stuff, but I’m like I’m not sure what goes good with what and how do I keep from getting bored. Help!! I do want to do this, never thought food would make me feel so fearful lol

[@kikiyweathers]

Not true. There have been packaged vegan foods since the 90s and before. Trader Joe's sold a packaged vegan "ground beef" that came in a box way back then. For a long time, there have been packaged, processed vegan products. Other than that, I agree with your message about not eating processed foods, even vegan processed foods.

[@LinuxHurts]

Any woman who is setting a positive example for her daughter to eat, deserves to be subscribed to! She look like Barbie--but with color!

[@carmen81473]

I've just begun my journey and have run into a few bumps in the road. You have encouraged me. Thank you.

[@fischhaxen]

Hi👋🏼 I have a question. I'm not vegan but i try to eat as less animal products as possible. I just find it hard to find i high protein, non processed snack troughout the day. Can someone give me an idea on what i could eat?

[@irmabronder]

Great video! I definitely feel the best while eating vegan. And yes, processed foods vegan or not are bad for your health. It makes you lazy. We need a content mind and that is what you get when you eat vegan. As at this time in the world their is no love for animals as there was in the past. Great video for new comers! Vegan food is delicious and good for your mind. If you don't care about anything you eat vegetarian or meat. But remember that you should not worry if you get sick while eating vegetarian or meat. Egg is meat, most vegetarian think that eggs are vegetarian. And fish is also meat. Milk is not good at this moment as milk farmers are only thinking about their profit and do not put the needs of the animals before their profit. They simply do not love them and take their babies away from the mother too early. It is sad. You can't be godly if you eat not godly. Never forget that organic is also necessary as vegan doesn't stop with meat, but also with the tiny bugs and slugs. They also got killed in the mainstream produce. If you want a better life, you stop eating vegetarian or meat. Why? as you can't elevate your soul on those diets. The truth is only found when eating vegan, as that gives a clear conscious. Please consider if you are not eating vegan already. To make the world a better place, we need vegans!

[@jennyhammond9261]

Thank you for putting "If I were" and not "If I was"!!! :)

[@susandurandstone4278]

Wow, great video! Veganizing the SAD, so true!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Thank you!!