Is Veganism Accessible?

[@RachelRambles]

“it’s not a diet it’s a social justice movement” LOVE THAT SO MUCH OMG

[@NishaBalsara]

Ladle By Ladle you get me 💯

[@caylee246]

Canada just banned keeping dolphins and whales in captivity. We are being heard. Step by step. Keep speaking up for them. Always speak up for them. Thank you.

[@NishaBalsara]

caylee246 Canada is really getting things going!! So happy!

[@Nadinec10]

Not yet! It still needs to go to the House of Commons.

[@christinem3981]

wow this lady is kickass! Go get it, ladies!! I love that she doesn't compromise her vegan values OR her social justice values--she truly is an activist and an ally for ALL marginalized or oppressed groups, regardless of species, gender, etc. The world needs more people like you!

[@NishaBalsara]

Plant Fueled Pencil YASSSSS

[@NikkiVegan]

“YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.” ❤️

[@RavenclawsUnite]

Nisha, it makes me so sad that people have had anything negative to say about you and your message, you were one of the first vegan youtubers I connected too watching online and you have been such an inspiration to me through my journey! I don't get how anyone can have a bad reaction to someone trying to create more accessibility, but you should know you are so appreciated by so many! And I hope you do continue learning new ways to veganize your favorite classic Indian dishes and sharing them with your channel because they are delicious and food should be an experience that imitates and adds to our lives, nothing is "cookie cutter" about it! It's given me so encouragement for how to veganize my family favorites, which is so helpful when I feel the struggle to stay on my path during family events where the pressure is real.

[@NishaBalsara]

Kate thank you so much! This really means so much to me. It’s hard to be a person on the internet but with people like you, it is SO worth it. Love you girl.

[@skulltrooper1014]

Love Mondays for two reasons now... 1. The start of a new fresh week 2. The Vegan View ❤️

[@graysonj.8235]

Hunter Eldridge i love your two reasons so positive

[@NikkiVegan]

Hunter Eldridge aw so happy to hear that! I love a fresh new week too 💚

[@Ivonnep24]

I’m vegan and I knew Sea World was bad but i had no idea about dolphins ramming themselves into walls. So sad. Thanks for sharing.

[@cs2dogs]

I didn't find this out until watching this video today! I'm horrified.

[@afrikurl]

I think what people don't understand is that when you highlight your experiences, community or culture, its not about putting another culture down. It's about addressing the needs of your folks. Not every group has the same needs. It's okay to speak about it. It's okay to have pride in your differences. The important thing is you are a part of the discussion.

[@NishaBalsara]

afrikurl YES. Just a resounding YES to this whole comment!!! THANK YOU!

[@jessicacolon5265]

I love you ladies and LOVE this episode. Nisha as a person of color who speaks out, I totally feel you. Please don't ever stop speaking out and being you. I love the diversity and view you bring to the table.

[@NishaBalsara]

Jessica Colon thank you so much. I really needed this.

[@rockygroin]

Hands down my favorite episode. This episode is so beautiful and enlightening. Amazing to know that there are such kind and vocal people to help spread awareness.

[@NikkiVegan]

Raquel Giron thank you Raquel!! 💚💚💚

[@alwaysneed2learn806]

SO many critical, relevant topics addressed in this episode. Once again, GREAT guest, GREAT info, GREAT conversation/dynamic! SO wish I could experience the street fair!

[@oceanmermaid3700]

I totally get the body image thing...I am very overweight..been vegan 2 yrs but sometimes I am embarrassed to say that I am vegan cause of my weight.

[@heatherfellows2212]

Yvonne Dundee same here. I’m trying to convince myself that we are relatable vegans... Intellectually I understand that, but emotionally I’m not there yet.

[@afrikurl]

You're not alone. Big vegans exist. There are a lot of us. Don't be ashamed. There is nothing wrong with you.

[@oceanmermaid3700]

afrikurl thanks

[@sharongrego704]

Same. It sucks.

[@reggaejamgurl]

Same here.😢

[@melodysimpson]

I had no idea that vegan street fair was created by a WOC from the Bronx. This makes me love this event 1000 times more and I haven't even gone yet! Thanks so much for representing!!!! Can't wait to attend!

[@HypnoticPattern]

I eat the same shit I did when I was not vegan, but no living sentient being had to die for it. CAULI WINGS FOR LIFE!

[@butterflygirl141]

DoctorCat vegan ice cream, I’m guilty over here...

[@renafarlow9253]

I wanna go to vegan street fair now

[@petitfleurrr]

but i did eat lots of fruits...and the weight did fall off...and my hair did grow! it even cured my diabetes lol

[@NishaBalsara]

Natasha Yvette OK YES YOU ARE SLAYING THE VEGAN GAME!!!!

[@robinnicole4897]

I've been vegan for one month and have already lost 18lbs since I started. Cutting out dairy significantly lowered my fat intake.

[@spoopish]

One of my favourite episodes! Opens up so many conversations

[@ashleykenyeres5390]

I just realized how much you girls could be the new cast of Pretty Little Liars lmao. As a cisgendered white woman this opened my eyes up a lot to how unknowingly privileged I am and how much more inclusive I aspire to be. I never would choose to harm anyone but I honestly hadn’t taken into consideration how little other cultures, genders, abilities , etc are being represented in the vegan community that I’m exposed to and it makes me want to reach out, expand and accomodate.

[@reneerenee1783]

Great video. I love your guests story about her lightbulb moment. For me I made the connection one day while eating a chicken burger. I had just adopted a senior cat and made the connection that they are all animals and are no different and all deserve to live. 🌱

[@graysonj.8235]

I love your topics and I love all the guests! Also great video editing and love Monday’s cause of you guys. Watch this before going to my college classes makes me feel so much more motivated for the day. 🤗

[@NishaBalsara]

Grayson J. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@heycindysaid6674]

This was a great segment! A lot was said that needs to be said, and I appreciate the truth from you all!

[@NakiasHideaway]

Thank you all so much for doing this video. I have been inspired to create more content about being a vegan on a budget. I am a single mom with a very picky teenage daughter who's mostly vegan but loves the faux meats. And as we know there is a lot of shaming in the vegan community if you're not a super healthy vegan. But faux meats are what made the transition so easy for me and my daughter and it's what is quick and easy for me. So I now know I need to share that more so others who can relate to me won't feel alone. And Nisha I'm so sorry you have experienced any hate or backlash. I honestly don't know what's wrong with people and I was shocked at what people have said to you. You are great and keep doing what you're doing. Much love to you all!

[@bethmorris260]

A Jewel Naturally I just subscribed to your channel. I struggle with my budget since going vegan. I am at work so much and my produce will often go bad. So it gets to where I try to only buy it when I know I'm going to eat it. And quick meals are definitely a thing of the past. lol

[@NakiasHideaway]

Aw thank you! Trust me I get it. I work a full time job on top of being a single mom so quick meals are all I do. And I just make sure to buy my produce weekly and only buy what I know for sure I will eat. I get it. You are not alone. I had the same problems before going vegan, it's just now I know my quick meals are way healthier and not harming any animals or our planet.

[@soulhorse]

You are all incredible human beings. Absolutely loved this episode, I think it may very well be my favorite yet. Such an amazing/impactful message. Thanks for having Jessica on, would love to see more of her in the future!

[@AshiyaWhitley-ShawVeganAthlete]

I used to go to Burger King and get a $1 jr. Whopper with extra veggies minus the meat Patty. It was amazing. Ahhh THOSE were the days. 😂 Great vid. I ONLY wish there were vegan street fairs in Ga. We DO have quite a few vegan/raw vegan restaurants... But a street fair that we can full on participate in? THAT would be phenomenal! ❤ BTW I'm a black vegan. I've heard so much, but it's NEVER anything that I'm going to feel bad about. I LOVE being vegan and happen to be black. I love educating others who otherwise didn't necessarily grow up eating healthy/compassionate EITHER, but buttery, fatty, animal "seasoned" foods that there are an abundance of cruelty-free options.

[@ShayC143]

Such a great discussion and needs to be addressed more in our world today. Thank you all for your positive influence. Keep the faith !

[@albeni120]

omg thank you for making this a topic! i wrote a college research paper on it and i'm so glad more people are talking about the accessibility of veganism

[@albeni120]

well more like the inaccessibility of veganism 😓

[@loureddish5783]

I wish my weight would have fallen off as a vegan😂 I eat a fairly healthy vegan diet and I'm still over weight. I am healthy though for a middle aged woman. No diabetes, high blood pressure, or other illnesses that a lot of people my age have. And best of all I feel good about what I'm eating since its cruelty free😊

[@afrikurl]

This is me too. My numbers at the doctor are great. But I'm a thick chick!

[@hotxpinkness]

Omg. I had tears in my eyes watching this episode. She is so passionate and so relatable, I just want to be her!!! So interesting because my friend just went to SoCal Veg Fest and I was just so jealous, I was like I need to go to a vegan event ASAP! I did a quick search and the soonest one I could find was Vegan Street Fair and I went this Sunday (2 days ago). Then you guys upload this today. Aghhh!!! So mean to be :) I have been vegan for almost 2 months now, and I just have never been happier, my heart could burst! Thank you guys for this channel. You have no idea the lives you are changing! #thefutureisvegan ❤️

[@katiered5578]

I loved this episode! I already put the dates in my phone. I’ll be coming in from Phoenix. CAN’T WAIT!!!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Kate C yay! You’ll love it! Def go to Cena Vegan + Donut Friend, those are my favs

[@sophiatsoulfas4064]

You guys are just amazing. You really inspired me to stay consistent with my vegan diet and lifestyle and you're one of the only channels I watch on youtube cause you are so worth it(I'm a uni student so I don't always have time to do things I enjoy). It would be an absolute privilege if you guys were able to come to The Vegan Camp Out in the UK next year so we can meet you and so many more amazing people who are such an inspiration like James Aspey, Earthling Ed and Michael Klaper!

[@NishaBalsara]

Sophia Tsoulfa omg we would LOVE that!! Definitely send the coordinator of The Vegan Campout UK an email if you want to request us! We’ve been dying to take the show overseas to meet you guys!!

[@dreaminbronze9189]

Much appreciated talk. So much to say...I'lll have to re-visit this clip

[@Raddiebaddie]

I'm so glad I went back and watched this one. Maybe one of your best episodes yet!! I love how she said veganism is part of being consistently anti-oppression which also includes fighting racism, sexism, transphobia, ableism, etc It's all connected!

[@kelseyallan2183]

Love this video! Could you get somebody from Food Empowerment Project on the show? I would love to hear more about food insecurity, workers rights, etc.

[@connieh3348]

I love that this really touched on a lot of ways to just be more compassionate. Also that we should all be learning more always. Just yes to everything being said.

[@emilyrobinson3731]

My favorite part of my Monday’s!!

[@aleydaarreola2631]

This woman is speaking SOOOO MANY truths!! As a Mexican American woman, I felt everything she talked about. My favorite video so far!! LOVE!!

[@randj9862]

I cried with her🙏🏼 you guys are the best 😭♥️

[@NikkiVegan]

Rand J ❤️❤️❤️

[@NishaBalsara]

Rand J 🙈I’m glad I’m not the only cried out there lol!!!! ❤️

[@dahlia878]

wow guest is amazing I love her!!!

[@NishaBalsara]

Dahlia Eisenberg she was incredible!! Definitely want to have her back on again!!

[@katiered5578]

You’re not alone Nicole. I thought the same thing when she said hail and REIGN 🤣😂

[@NikkiVegan]

Kate C hahahaha It took me a minute 😂😂😂 glad you got what I meant

[@laceyb.6617]

The Vegan Street Fair introduced me to my favorite vegan pop-up stand, Vegatinos! Their jackfruit burritos are amazing. ps. Love you Nisha❤️❤️❤️ You're my favorite plant-loving, gold-necklace-wearing, spicy-food-eating, Harry-Potter-obsessed gal ever!

[@NishaBalsara]

Lacey Anne LOL OMG I LOVE YOU. I love how on point the dashes are!!!! I’m dying 😂😍 and I need to flippin try Vegatinos!!!!

[@emmacoates6406]

Love this channel so much!So much more entertaining than the view on tv!Y'all should have your own tv show!I would watch it!You go girls!

[@carlanieves3059]

Love this week's guest and video. She offers such a reality check.

[@jamieburke4062]

Thank you for this video! Inclusivity is so important to talk about, especially during election season. Let’s bring this enthusiasm to the polls💪🏼💪🏾💪🏿

[@jholmie6016]

amazing discussion

[@dahlia878]

i really love this episode!! I found this so intelligent, insightful and inspiring!!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Dahlia Eisenberg I’m so glad you liked this episode!

[@bookishabbey]

This episode is SO amazing! Love you ladies!!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Abbey Lynn love you too!! So glad you liked this episode 💚💚💚

[@corienvandermerwe6887]

Loved this episode!

[@NikkiVegan]

Corien van der Merwe thanks Corien! 💚

[@nataliepatino19]

This is my FAVORITE video on you guys’ channel. Thank you so much for speaking on such important and difficult topics. Thank you for being a voice for people of color and thank you for acknowledging your privilege and trying to make this movement more inclusive. ❤️

[@emmybuns6964]

Ya'll. This video was AMAZING. SUCH a great discussion, and an important one to have in the vegan community!

[@deejea5413]

This video was EVERYTHING!!!!! SHE KEPT IT ALL THE WAY REAL!!!!! YASSSSSS !!! I love when they spoke about body positivity as well because that's so real!!

[@KurzesHaarCosplay]

Yasss, Vegan Street Fair is my favorite vegan event in the LA area!! Jessica seems like such a great person!

[@luv2laf101]

I’m in love with this episode

[@randj9862]

I keep coming back to this video.. so good

[@jennifertremblay7516]

I went to the vegan street fair in LA when I was there. Had these amazing carne asada tacos and a big old brownie. I asked three times if they were sure it was vegan just to be sure. It was so good and I just got the stuff to remake this tacos back home in Utah.

[@sandracarli1110]

Consuming 1 spoon of ground flax seeds in my smoothies has made the skin of my face so soft! In the past I had some dry spots. In addition to that since being vegan and eating a lot of veggies my legs don't get swollen during summer. That's so great!

[@cs2dogs]

Check out the Vegan Voices of Color blog It also has a Facebook group....I just don't do Facebook.

[@cs2dogs]

That's VeganCoicesOfColor.org

[@RavenclawsUnite]

Nicole I thought the same thing when she said hail and rain, I totally thought she meant royalty too! 🤣🤣

[@NikkiVegan]

Kate hahaha twins 😂💚

[@nataliepatino19]

Also please do a meet up in LA or Pasadena!

[@dianechandler]

Love this message!

[@sevnhana2898]

Nikki- we must have the same brain because i though the exact same thing when she said "hailed and rained".

[@NikkiVegan]

Rebel Blossom hahaha oy! Glad I’m not the only one 😂

[@bethmorris260]

Rebel Blossom So did I. Glad it wasn't just me. Lol Or like where it hailed from and reigns supreme.

[@robinnicole4897]

I think veganism is accessible if you stick to whole, raw plant-based foods. But as far as eating out and grocery shopping for vegan specialty items, it is not very acessible for most people (depending, of course, upon where you live).

[@robinnicole4897]

Wow! That is crazy to me! I grew up in an area where my local food bank had its own community gardens, so even people on government assistance always had access to fresh produce.

[@Shannonsense]

Loved this video! I love all the connections and how veganism can do so much.

[@angelashikany5329]

A powerful episode.

[@sammygurl555]

Girl you better preach! This video made my entire day. I recently went vegan and had been struggling with integrating it into all my other identities as a woman and a person of color and as an ally for different communities and this honestly was so eye opening for me. Thank you!

[@NishaBalsara]

sammygurl555 thank you so much. We are SO happy with all the conversations that this has opened up about integrating veganism into personal identity!

[@vc5213]

Thanks for making this video! I loved how you emphasized listening to others. I feel that this is such an important topic to discuss. Dani-I would've totally said the "expand our minds" comment-Ha ha! Have any of you read the Wall Street Journal article "Let Them Eat Dog" by Jonathan Safran Foer? I would love to hear your thoughts on it...it is such a controversial and mind-bending topic.

[@kelseyreeree1]

I'm with you, Nicole! I thought she meant "haled and reigned," not "hailed and rained." 😂

[@rollercoastervegan]

YES! such a good episode

[@NikkiVegan]

roller coaster vegan thanks boo!

[@katherinecoll8534]

Wow this was incredible! People definitely have a stereotype of what veganism looks like I have been told so many times "you look like a vegan" whilst telling some of my friends "you don't look like a vegan". Veganism does not have a face... anyone can be vegan.

[@jessgoescraycray]

Hi everyone, if any of you are from Southern California, mainly near San Diego there is a pop up business called Amo Nakatl Asada and they are a 100% vegan Mexican food business. They mainly go to certified farmers markets but are hoping to open up their own restaurant but they lack the funds to purchase the equipment. They have a go fund me page that you can find in their bio of their instagram page. Their page is amo_nakatl_asada, please go and share your love on their page and go fund me if you can afford to do so. I am not a part of their company but I’ve had a chance to speak with the owners and they are the most kindhearted people I know and I would love to see their dream of a restaurant come true. Not to mention their food is to die for! Thanks for reading and have a great day!

[@rupinlamistoufle8375]

You made me cry !!!! Jessica and Nisha I can relate so much, specially as a non white bi-racial vegan

[@heatherb5814]

This is such a beautiful episode.

[@laurenm112]

I love this community of everyone trying to make the world a better place. That is what drew me to veganism to begin with!

[@Dots_thepuppy]

A lot of this hit home. When I first went vegan I had people tell me I can't be because I'm plus size. I felt very much like giving up and saying forget it. I finally just said forget those people I'm not going vegan to be thin. I can't lie it really really hurt but I went on my Facebook vegan group(see them all as friends)and they helped me to keep going.

[@sheib7741]

I LOVE this episode so much!

[@gabrielaherrera3665]

Yaaay its Monday

[@renafarlow9253]

Omg I just saw her avocado earrings 😍

[@NishaBalsara]

Rena Farlow I was staring at them the whole time thinking, “WHY don’t I own these!?”

[@ButterflyChaserXO]

My favorite episode yet!! 🌈💖💫

[@SustainableSierra]

Really, being vegan is more expensive?! I know omnis who spend $40/meal on "humane" meat from Wholefoods. I could never afford that.

[@txdave]

Sustainable Sierra meaning you could get a $1 burger from mccdonalds whereas a vegan burger would be upwards $10-13

[@afrikurl]

@@txdave when I was broke, and omni, I cooked my food from scratch. Honestly beans and rice or tacos, homemade burgers or pasta. Was cheaper than $1 a meal.

[@txdave]

afrikurl yeah but when you’re in college and don’t have time to cook 3 full meals a day it’s not cheap, if I spent my days cooking on top of a part time job, volunteering, extracurriculars like research I would not have been passing classes

[@afrikurl]

@@txdave this was when I wasin college. I was a straight a student. I didn't cook every day. A big pot of spaghetti would be like 4 or 5 dollars or a big pot of chili. I would make meatloaf and mashed potatoes... again very cheap. 8 to 10 meals. I would eat it for lunch and dinner for a week. I used to eat oatmeal or cream of wheat for breakfast. Not very nutritious. Not very many fruits and veggies ( except a few oranges, apples and bananas) I also grew up very poor so this was my experience growing up too. To us, even the dollar menu was expensive. We almost never ate outside of home.

[@clarissahinshaw6037]

Surta Dave You should check out Sweet Potato Soul’s channel. She has a lot of great videos on cheap and quick vegan meals.

[@brip799]

oooooh yes. I will be there in 2019! This is awesome.

[@masked6701]

Love this 💛

[@NikkiVegan]

Masked thanks! So glad 💚

[@by_deleon]

i LOVE her omg

[@tatianasouza2361]

Great interview 👏👏👏

[@NikkiVegan]

Tatiana Souza thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@adrianblade5145]

To each their own I guess. I'll carry on eating both meat and vegetarian based food.

[@ayanakaaron8926]

The words that she's looking for are "concern trolling."

[@edwardgately5931]

Really good topic and conversation. I feel like I learned so much. Vegan and inclusion!

[@Nadinec10]

7:10 concern trolling

[@martasalas9924]

Powerful show Love it

[@butterflygirl141]

I love her WOW

[@NikkiVegan]

Michelle A same! Such a light 💚💚💚

[@Nadinec10]

Collectively Free is an incredible organization! Also check out ConsistentAntiOppression.com

[@extropiantranshuman]

If you build it, they will come - build a vegan block party - and everyone wants in!

[@charlotterachel2513]

YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Charlotte Rachel 💚💚💚

[@felicianord9124]

yaaass

[@MsMouraMoura]

♥️

[@NikkiVegan]

Inês Moura right back at cha ❤️❤️❤️

[@BeKindBeKindBeKind]

Wow👌💜🐾.

[@TheVeganView]

💚💚💚

[@rupinlamistoufle8375]

INTERSECTIONAL VEGANISM FTW

[@lauralvegan2835]

✌️❤️

[@NikkiVegan]

Laura L Vegan ☺️💚

[@jujuju3384]

The fields are full of grass ! How much do you veggies need??