My Vegan Story | why i went vegan, tips, and benefits

[@PickUpLimes]

Nisha: this is the best video you've made so far. Everything about it. So genuine, so down to earth, so well filmed and well worded... it was lovely getting to know you better. Thanks for sharing this for others to benefit from. You're amazing!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

aww i am so flattered to hear that from the queen of beautiful videos! thank you so much, Sadia!

[@janethagen3385]

I’ve been eating vegan for 2 weeks and my digestive system is so messed up! I haven’t felt a huge rush of health yet.

[@kenzmaddoc1975]

I’m a newbie to this community but if it hasn’t already happened, I would love to see a @RainbowPlantLife and @Pick Up Limes colab!

[@dharmaram7527]

Janet Hagen It depends what your diet was like before. Was it very meat heavy centric? Was it processed food centric? To go vegan properly it’s best to incorporate whole food plant foods. And know that you will likely be consuming more fiber than ever before. It will take some time to adjust to that. Also are you eating consistently and enough for your lifestyle?

[@sbegum29]

Pick Up Limes AGREE!!

[@djjerome]

A values based vegan is a vegan for life. For the animals, for the earth, and finally for your health. It truly is a win-win situation.

[@Toaster-v1z]

On a Friday in August 2017 I told my wife I was going vegan. Next Friday I told her I wasn’t going to eat meat. She looked at me like I was crazy and asked for how long. I said forever. She said she was going to do it too. We watched Earthlings and cried a lot.

[@theburasfamily9194]

Wow that's wonderful! I hope you're both still going strong! I hope one day my family will ride along with me because it makes things very challenging living in a home with 5 non vegans. I love them and dont pressure but wow how wonderful it would be to all eat vegan meals together. Maybe one of Nishas dishes will do the trick!

[@Toaster-v1z]

@@theburasfamily9194 yes, still going strong. The idea of eating another animal repulses me. My biggest regret is not doing it sooner. Good luck with your journey.

[@edithdlp8045]

I haven't watched any of those documentaries because I am already vegan since 2010 and vegetarian since 1994 plus I am a crybaby.

[@nomihoch]

@Charisma Girl not vegan but I really cats, as you note, must eat meat; people have a choice. So I see it as fine for a person to both choose not to eat animal products and respectfully allow a cat to live as it is meant to live. I find it harder to understand people who feel that everyone should make the same choices they make. That goes for vegans and non vegans alike.

[@elizabethparker1441]

Are you and your wife still vegan?

[@shirl5154]

I am 68 years young. I became a vegan about 5 years ago. I take a lot of flack from my family. I did it for health reasons plus I love all animals. I do not want an animal to die so I can have a meal. I love your recipes! I want to eat healthier because I tend to eat vegan junk food. I live alone & it’s just easier. Your videos show that it doesn’t take that much time to actually prepare meals. Keep the videos coming!

[@ruthhernandez2922]

Hi! I’m close to your age and I am definitely vegetarian and trying hard to be totally vegan. Yes. When we lived alone it’s much easier!

[@lavenderflowers1075]

@Charisma Girl what's your point?

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I'm 52 and just trying to be overtarian. My boyfriend only eats meat. Hard to make meals for One person.

[@shannaveganamcinnis-hurd405]

Bless you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shannaveganamcinnis-hurd405]

SAME HERE. Please watch EARTHLINGS NARRATION BY JOAQUIN PHOENIX. It is a huge part of what made me go vegan. Cheers from Canada❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@antoinettetiffith]

Being a vegan has both it's benefits and challenges. But the end results are beautiful. I've been a vegan for two months now I love it

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Antoinette! You are very right about that :) I am so happy you are enjoying your vegan journey!

[@HelloGreen]

Antoinette Lashay Yes, I have been vegan for almost a year and love it. So much more energy!!!

[@splashofgoodness]

That's amazing! congrats!

[@BeauPeople]

The algorithm somehow felt I needed to wait 4 years before I could discover your channel. Well I'm glad I finaly did!!! Food Inc was also a turning point for me in going vegetarian and now vegan. Thanks for the great recipes!!!

[@mendydant6870]

Why hasn't Food Network found you and made you a star? I can't believe that channel still shows all carnivorous chefs! We NEED you and other vegan chefs on TV to inform the masses what they are missing! You are that good, and so are your recipes!

[@NO-ry6ke]

I'm not a vegan, but I keep noticing that vecans and vegetarians are generally happier than normal people. I think it's because thay can fully control what they eat, and they actually enjoy eating. They know their veges and are so creative about vegan recipes. So in fact, they have a wide range of choices unlike many think. They are independent and autonomous people, beacuse they have the belief and act by it. I think they don't do as much of stress eating as others or just persue comfort food just because of often changing emotions. Eating to them is more happy, enjoyable, and healthy. My area is not that vegan friendly, and I love dairy so much,, but someday I really want to try. Thanks for the vid! Love ya.

[@ingridgallagher1029]

Start small. If you have a Walmart then it's easier than you think. Beans and rice. Mushrooms instead of meat. Make "meatballs" out of lentils. Nuggets out of canned chickpeas

[@mcgil8891]

Plus, what you eat affects your mood. So plant based foods = better mood

[@susandavenport9257]

I can relate. My area is limited with grocery supplies. But these KZbinr's are making the switch doable . . . (I finally made the hopefully permanent switch)! I sometimes order on-line, but try to shop small and avoid processed food. It's amazing that if you stay basic, your grocery bill can be relatively small eating this way. Also, the Instant Pot is a game changer.

[@susandavenport9257]

@@mcgil8891 Agreed! I recently ate a piece of sugary cake with icing (Easter) and paid by enduring a major depressive spell. Lesson learned.

[@v_RichaSharma28]

I'm a vegan from 3 years and I'm an Indian girl! I come from a family where dairy is a must, but I faced those challenges and turned vegan not for myself but for those poor animals who just died for my food! Could you just look into an animal's eyes and say that "your appetite is more important than their sufferings"

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Exactly. I think most people couldn't do that if forced to actually do it. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@sj1997]

I'm trying to convert into a vegan I avoid dairy now im pure vegetarian but not vegan till now i think veganism is the new future its a shame now so many brahmins my gf is also a brahmin start eating eggs and nonvegetarian i hope more people get into veganism and vegeterianism

[@v_RichaSharma28]

@@sj1997 see you have to stop thinking about others, if you feel you love Veganism then you can stay, but people who are fake vegans, God is watching them, and again many brahmins feel that being a vegan is stupidity, so let them feel! Even I come from the same family, except for my parents, my relatives and friends they all are the same! So don't give a damn about them! You just continue being a vegan! After all we are saving the animals trees and the environment, so obviously it is not said to be a stupidity!

[@sj1997]

@@v_RichaSharma28 absolutely same with Jain's they don't even eat potatoes onion honey n all but they can't quit dairy but now so many jain monks and nuns quiting dairy and adopting vegan lifestyle I think anyone can became a vegan it's not about caste or religion but Brahmanical and jain values always talk about animal liberation and peace i

[@RK-pi1kr]

respect

[@kellywigemyr1338]

You are very beautiful! You have inspired me to become vegan! I am 63 years old! Never to late to get healthy!

[@amit77]

Great decision madam

[@splashofgoodness]

That's amazing! Never too late.

[@mianicole3399]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@bugshavefeelings]

I don't know why but you've got me all teary eyed Nisha! When you said you wanted to live your best life without hurting animals I just felt such a raw emotion inside that it brought me to tears... that's exactly how I feel. I want to live life without hurting others... I just wish more people understood veganism and the message we are trying to send. Humanity is just so disappointing at times it makes my heart hurt.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Steph! What a wonderful comment to see! I'm so happy this video resonated with you and even happier that you feel the same way! It will take some time, but I think things are changing, even if slowly :)

[@shaunie57]

"Humanity is just so disappointing at times it makes my heart hurt" This really is true. I find it so hard living side by side with most humans :(

[@utubevenky]

This is why I advised you to not stand nearby when Nisha cuts the onions !!

[@samanthafyndlow3345]

I was vegetarian 23 years ago and I can honestly say that being fully plant based now is childs play compared to what it was in the past.

[@peachesmcgee4795]

Agreed!I lived off Dalepak burgers for a very long time in the 90s!don't think I could face another one now though...

[@emilygonzales6789]

I just went recently vegan after getting a colonoscopy at 20 years old, and let me tell you, I have WAY less digestive problems than I did when eating meat! This was so informative and genuine, I can't wait to show this to my mom!

[@nairbllebpmac4179]

Hi Nisha! I know you posted this long ago but I find you story inspiring. I have been vegan since 30 May 2019 and I went vegan that day and haven't looked back. Just like you I feel happier and not bloated after eating. I was a huge meat, cheese, egg, venison, bird and everything eater. My family and friends tell me it must have been very hard to do and actually it has been very easy. I was always the cook in the family and loved to cook foods from all over the world, I was in the U.S. Army for 23 years, so now I can make a huge variety of vegan dishes based on non-vegan recipes. Much love from Fate Texas!

[@HPB1776]

Great video. I am 47 but became vegetarian at 12 years old because I love animals. It took me a long time to understand the horrors of the dairy industry. Since going vegan, I have a clear conscience with my dietary choices. I don't eat v healthily still but I use your recipes to help me along. Thank you 😍

[@nanushka]

Vegan for 2 weeks now, and I don't see myself going back! I'm better nurtured now than ever in my life. I went to a vegan nutritionist and I had a 3-hour masterclass of all the nutrients that are lacking on most of the population, regardless of their dietary choices. That, combined with plant-based everything, is making me so happy, that I can't believe it. I'm a bit bloated, yes, but I believe that will go away eventually. Loving everything about this.

[@stephaniecasper7578]

You might want to go back to your nutritionist to learn about the order in which your body digests foods, and which macronutrients to eat together and which ones to keep separate. Regardless of whether you’re plant-based or not, if you eat two foods that get digested too differently together, you’re gonna get bloated.

[@nanushka]

@@stephaniecasper7578 yes, thank you. I've worked on that with my nutritionist since this comment and I'm not bloated at all anymore.

[@stephaniecasper7578]

@@nanushka Awesome! Glad to hear that!

[@davidsthoughts60]

I started eating whole-food-plant-based (I call it 'vegan on steroids') purely for the health benefits, but since seeing the documentaries you mentioned, I do it for animal cruelty reasons as well. Not saying I never slip up, but when I do, I like seeing stories like yours and re-watching documentaries like "Hope - What You Eat Matters" to get me back on the path.

[@tofuneverbleeds]

Vegan is an ethical lifestyle, plant based is only a diet. 💚

[@shelleypicott3239]

Still on the path towards being vegan and can't say definitively if I will go all the way but I can take small steps to improve my health and minimize my impacts on the planet. Great video.

[@guillermob.irizarrydiazphd5]

For three important years (I’m 58), you have inspired and informed my vegan transformation. You have accompanied my son in law, daughter, sister, and brother. Many thanks and blessings.

[@duneattack]

I can't believe I'm just finally running into this vid. I've been obsessed with your videos and recipes for a month or so, now. You are the primary reason I have been able to take my wife and I vegan, at least during the weekdays for now. You are an inspiration and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the hard work you put into your videos and presentations. I don't think a lot of people know what goes into recipe generation, perfection, and then recording a quality video and what goes into the post production effort. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Tonight I'm making your eggplant recipe! Hugs from Reno!

[@a.l.a7901]

Not eating meat is easy. Its cheese thats hard for me to give up. I'm a work in progress! I think the more research I do and the more I learn to cook completely vegan the cheese will fade its self out. I'm on my way! My husband isn't wanting to be vegan. I have been making my children meat free meals. They aren't huge meat eaters to begin with. And they love veggies. They don't have to choose this life style but I definitely don't see the harm in incorporating more plant based options. Especially if they will eat them!

[@ahanadutt5572]

Nutritional yeast adds that cheesy flavor, you can try recipes available and see if you like it 🙂

[@aldoranematzada8214]

Meat was easy for me too!!!! Dairy for me in general is hard for me to give up😂

[@kalo924]

It's fun to make cheese. Watch a Miyoko video.

[@shreshtharora5311]

Oh boy, cheese took me a year and a half to stop... then after I stopped I found vegan cheese and recipes about half a year later. Don't worry and try to force yourself out of cheese, it's all a slowwww process. Also, props to your children, not many kids are like that.

[@tarasunderland6605]

Hi Athina, I know this comment is older so it might not apply anymore. But if you're still struggling with cheese, I recommend watching the short 5 minute documentary called Dairy is Scary. It's on KZbin. I also had a hard time with cheese but it's been 3 years since I've had any type of dairy now and there's so many delicious vegan cheese options available so you don't have to miss those flavors and textures anymore. Happy to help answer any questions you might have! :)

[@FeastingonFruit]

So beautifully articulated and inspiring, but can we just mention how the video production here is INCREDIBLE! Like 100/10🙌

[@RainbowPlantLife]

aww i am so flattered! my bf gets most of that credit, he will be thrilled to hear hehe

[@FeastingonFruit]

Well you guys make a very good YT team :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe thank you!

[@jiaminghuang4505]

OHMYGOD I LOVE U NATALIEEEEE

[@angelshanafelter6089]

My favorite thing about going vegan: Not having to eat my friends anymore. ☺

[@olegmindrescu2127]

You said it..just so true...never harm our friends

[@josephhartman8904]

Everyone in my house it’s meats and dairy. I have been vegan since January. That’s decision I ever made. I agree that all we can do is lead by example! I go to the gym every day and I am very disciplined. Therefore, it is not challenging for me to abide by my own beliefs. You are inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@terria.lucrisia8876]

I’m new to Veganism. My eating history was pretty much the same as yours as far as what I ate before going Vegan. I ate no pork, or beef, but I still ate chicken, and Turkey at Thanksgiving. I also am a cold press juicer. I have decided to go vegan to better my health. I too am binge watching food, and vegan documentaries. The worst part for me is the cruelty done to animals! It has me in tears, and breaks my heart! These films are very reinforcing for me, and for sure have opened my eyes to the food industry’s, as well as the USDA Government, and health organizations. I could go on! BUT basically I just wanted to say Thank you for sharing your honesty, and your Vegan Journey🥕🍏🍅👍🏽♥️

[@janieishme]

I went vegan several years ago and remember it as one of the happiest times of my life! I unfortunately had to scale back after moving to an area that was not vegan-friendly, but feeling inspired to return to a plant-based life after hearing about your journey. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@edwinascantlebury6435]

My grand dgt is vegan has plenty food allergies all thi ngs yellow. All fruits and picky witgwwhat she can eat Has gained a lot of weight during on line school and now college. Thanks for your support.

[@logophile92]

Wonderful story! I have a similar story. I think that I have always been lactose/dairy sensitive. I was a vegetarian for more than a decade before I gave up dairy. It was a life changer. Veganism really is an amazing lifestyle. It has so much to offer you, the planet, animals, and other people. That's why I love it. Thanks for sharing :)

[@simoneviebke5424]

I agree with you on all points! I just went vegan very recently after being ovo-vegetarian for about a year. Seeing as it was just eggs left to cut out it was pretty easy, just had to get creative with baking but it's easy once it's figured out! So glad I found your channel :D

[@timfox6462]

When my sister started going through some health problems related to her diet, I started looking into more healthy diets, especially vegan recipes, as a means of 'sympathy eating' so my sister and I could find foods which keep us healthy and energized. She's lost seventeen pounds since we've started, it's amazing. Your videos have really helped out a lot - especially that hummus recipe. So thank you from a non-vegan!

[@_Oscar326]

Health (blood test) markers lead me to eating vegan two months ago. Watched “Game Changer” and made the decision by the end. No transition period. A lot of learning along the way. Thanks to your blogs I have gotten away from processed foods and cooking from scratch. My husband and our son are loving the new flavors and my cooking. Thanks

[@tejaswinipolepeddi337]

I can explain you why you feel happier when you stop eating meat: before an animal goes to slaughter its always in stress, throughout their life. When the animal is in stress, it produces a hormone called adrenaline and that gets converted into cortisol when we eat it. That creates stress and stress destroys happiness. I love your videos Nisha! Lots of love from India

[@theburasfamily9194]

Wow thanks so much for the information. I'll definitely be doing some research on this topic. It makes sense.

[@sagearbor9414]

Watching the documentary Dominion made me go vegan overnight too. Straight up cold Turkey. The first few months I didn’t know what I was doing but I was lucky to have experience growing sprouts and eating rice and bean recipes for my dietary foundation. Here I am over two years later and my mental health has improved as well as my outlook and hope for my life and future

[@QuiteDecent]

Keyword, "inspire" 👌🏿

[@MollyLynnWilliams]

I love your videos! I’ve been making your meals each week for probably two weeks now and I’m a vegetarian easing into veganism. I work two jobs and am on a low budget so the meal prep videos have been majorly helpful!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Molly! Your message gave me the biggest smile today. I feel so honored you’ve been making my recipes and I’m so happy they’ve been helpful in your transition to veganism. I will definitely try to do more meal prep videos :)

[@MollyLynnWilliams]

RainbowPlantLife THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! ❤️

[@leespencer9843]

I had a very similar experience years ago. Watched a number of food production/nutrition videos over the course of a couple of days. When I realized that I could NOT EVEN WATCH the torture of the animals, yet they had to ENDURE it, I said to myself 'not one more of my dollars will go to supporting this industry.' And, just like that, I was vegan. So, I am vegan for the animals. I am fortunate that I do not have any health issues at 70. I'm sure the veganism has helped to keep me healthy. I am eager to try your vegan cheese recipes. I love your work! Keep it up!

[@devbandy9004]

Good for you Nisha. I am not vegan yet but I had cut down meat/chicken a lot and increased on sea food. My goal is once I become vegetarian, I will never go back to non-veg in my life. I did watch Food inc , seeds of death long time back and that changed my life . I am real choosy about what I eat. I open up 3 hours window to snack and have a one big meal in 24 hours . That saves me time and money and I am happy .

[@palesaramafothole1694]

I also who have a bread thing. so happy to hear that I'm not being weird.

[@thamiresoliveira7506]

Hello, dear. Im from Brazil and I love this video, I saw a few videos of your channel and this is the best by far. I loved the way you explaned this topic with good vibrations and like you said, inspiration. Im not vegan, Im not even a vegetarian because I eat fish, but Im changing and you are a part of my actual inspirations. True. Love. Congratulations

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww hello beautiful! What a sweet and lovely compliment. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video and could relate to it. Yes, we are all on a journey, but it's different for everyone, and it's always nice to watch ourselves change towards our goal, even if we haven't fully achieved our goals yet. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Shaniamoonemalle]

LOOOL "I ate a lot of freaking chicken" deffo a mood pre vegan days! Thanks for sharing your story with us, it's always interesting to hear why other fellow vegans went vegan! x

[@Gnope]

Thank you so much for this video. I am slowly changing my lifestyle to vegan. Learning and also educating my kids on why we are slowly not eating certain items anymore opposed to just taking it away and saying it's bad. The older I am getting the more I realize how bad meat is for my body. I value our planet and am trying to set the example for my kids. I have a lot of stomach issues as well. So much gratitude for the universe for bringing your channel into my life. Many blessings.🙏🦋🌈

[@ktz360]

How come all vegan people I find are so gentle and down to earth , including you. Or is it in general gentle people turn into vegan ? 🤗

[@rachelk9124]

Nisha- I started my vegetarian journey in high school (I'm 51 now) and transitioned to veganism about 15 years ago - your video explains things so beautifully and authentically. For years I kept "my vegan eating habits private" because it was more unusual and I didn't want to share it with others (although I often had to). Over the years I've become less self conscious about it and speak more openly but now I'll simply forward your heartfelt video which says it all so perfectly. Thank you!!!

[@HappilyOrganizedChaos]

I just found your channel and am in love with your story and the content you create. I will be binge watching all evening once they kids go to bed. 💙 I am not a vegan or even a vegetarian, but am looking into more information on eating less meat and adapting a more meatless, healthy lifestyle.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hey Jen! What a sweet and lovely message to see! I so appreciate the support and so glad you’re here :) Happy binging haha!

[@joannegaribay4802]

Nisha.. great and vulnerable post. Thank you.. This is my first week in the "shopping" and "stocking" pantry phase and I am loving your videos! Looking forward to cooking my first day's meals. Saw the comment from Pick up Lines and your reply and found her and subscribed :) Thanks again. Gma Jo

[@pujavora2317]

Yay I'm the first comment! Love the video and I definitely don't think you can ever have too much bread :) while I am not vegan or even close to it, you have inspired me to eat less meat so thank you!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

yay i am so happy i inspired you to eat less meat (and more bread haha).

[@donnaandre7633]

Sounds so much like my story as well. The animals are the why💕 I just found your channel recently and I’m a fan. Love it!

[@EvolvedBicycles]

Dear Nisha, what a lovely touching life story! I went vegan in 2005 after watching "Meet Your Meat". My story is very similar. In my life, dairy was giving me asthma, and horrible skin issues like psoriasis and allergies to pets. It only took 6 months of eating only vegan food and my health changed 180 degrees. I never looked back, and started volunteering at animal sanctuaries. You have a beautiful story and a lovely channel. I will likely binge watch all your videos

[@Goodakeraretha]

I got tired after eating meat.... I was like you.... ate meat 4 times a day.... such a big difference..... after giving up meat....

[@mjrussell414]

Well, I’ve been watching a lot of your videos to get recipe ideas as I have gone vegan (for now, won’t be forever, but maybe it will be most of the time) to help heal my tummy. I think taking anti-inflammatories for headaches, back and neck pain has irritated my stomach lining and caused digestive issues. I’ve also cut out gluten, sugar, coffee and black tea. I drink celery juice every morning. Week one is almost done and we shall see what happens and if I feel better, have more energy, and am not so exhausted all the time. I think I am a little as I have been incorporating more exercise, walking and yoga, into my daily routine.

[@karennesbitt9655]

What an awesome video! I am eating a lot more plant based these days and am a big advocate for people that are vegan even though I am not fully vegan. I just haven't gone there totally yet but am moving in that direction. My husband has already stated he has no interest but will fully support me if I choose that path as long as he can still eat meat. He is an outdoor enthusiast that loves to hunt and fish so I feel guilty if I don't eat meat with him. Truthfully, I love fishing too! Perhaps I am using that as my excuse....I still working through it. Anyway, I love your story and it is very encouraging. Who knows, perhaps in the new year I will take on the challenge and see how it goes. Thanks again for your videos. They are awesome!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Karen! You are so sweet. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your story. I think it would be a fun challenge to start in the new year! I have a free seven-day vegan challenge on my blog if you are interested in trying it out :) www.rainbowplantlife.com/the-7-day-vegan-challenge

[@deelasar2020]

Love you!!!! Your passion, parents and recipes!!! Just sharing in case anyone else has gone through something similar. I went Keto, and everything I was eating was animal based. I started to feel pain in every part of my body. I could not explain it and neither could the doctors. I watched "The Game Changers" on Netflix. I gave up all animal products that day and after a couple of months I felt normal with NO MORE PAIN. It's been 8 months and I will never go back. I know your story will inspire others!!

[@peachesmcgee4795]

Just found your channel and am inspired!I'm on a slow transition to veganism (due to ill health and an inability to cook much)but will get there eventually.Youve given me some great ideas already!

[@stefanlublin516]

Just committed 5 weeks ago to plant based diet, thanks for all the recipes and positive energy

[@aayan1907]

Pickup limes...after this nisha u r the one who connects me to me...so much similar as my life health ...best wishes

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Jeegna! I'm so happy you felt connected and could relate :) So happy to have you here!

[@GenXatwork]

Thanks for sharing your story. I too have become more enlightened about being a vegan because of a documentary and I too have been binge watching several this past week. I am trying to find a balance for me doing this with my family of carnivores and so far I have done a fair job. I plan on a slower transition but if I am choosing vegan more times during the day than not I know eventually I will be completely vegan in a matter of a few weeks. Honestly I don't miss the meat. Its really the dairy, cheese and eggs as these were what I used for protein before. I have years of practice cooking with them so I just need to readjust my way of doing things. I have enjoyed your channel and learned a lot! I appreciate all that you doing for us to help us learn in a fun, comfortable way. You are pretty amazing!

[@kelliegafford2208]

Nisha, I love this video! I so appreciate your story and your honesty! I have struggled with a long laundry list of health and auto immune issues most of my life. I was recently connected with Mary-Ann Shearer '100 days to health' and it has changed my life. I am 53 years old and a Texas girl, so the idea of whole food plant based eating was almost a foreign language to me. But I was desperate for change so I dove in. Watched some of the recommended documentaries as you did and grieved so many things about my education (or ignorance, whichever you choose). I felt like I had been duped. I love to cook so learning how to make beautiful learning food that is truly healthy. So glad I found you! 💗Thanks for all of your knowledge and recipes!💗

[@kathleenmcfarland3911]

I found your video inspiring. I am a vegetarian who is moving more towards becoming vegan, however, like you I love cheese and I love eggs. So it is a process, but I have been watching your videos and your recipes look very tasty. When I get paid this weekend I am going to try some of them out. The tacos and pasta ones look great. Fried chickpeas also look yummy. Thanks for the videos. They are a great how-to and you make them fun to watch. Your recipes don't look too complicated so fingers crossed and I'll let you know how everything turns out.

[@eclectricgay]

When I was younger I struggled with weight due to growing up with a typical American diet heavy in processed foods, meats, dairy (we are from Wisconsin), and not much fresh fruits, veggies, legumes, pulses, whole grains. I was addicted to blueberries and spinach even from a young age though. I couldn't get enough of either. I became more conscious of my choices in junior high. And while I had been a little overweight, but not terribly, I started to make healthier and healthier choices. In high school I went all out really educated myself on nutrition, many different diet ideas etc. Eventually I settled on a macrobiotic semi vegetarian diet. While my diet was not perfect, I kept experimenting with more and more foods and cuisines. Fast forward to last year. I thought I had colitis due to symptoms I was having. That came back negative, test after test was run until I found out I have EPI. After a lot of experimenting and documentation we figured out wheat is particularly harmful to me, dairy clogs me up, processed sugar makes me feel like garbage, I can occasionally do seafood. But the tougher the protein the harder it is to digest. So now I am on a whole plant based diet. I am 80-90% strict, 10-5% good, 10-5% I shouldn't have done that. Summers are difficult for me because I also have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia for 7 years. The humidity especially makes my fibro flare like crazy. So in summers battling pain and fatigue I don't always eat the healthiest and cheat a bit more. In winter when I am not in as much pain and have more energy I can spend more time in the kitchen and eat cleaner. I still do indulge a bit, but not as much as summer time. I live in a small city and there are some options available to me here, but not as many as you might think. I still find I have to often order things from online just to get things I might need like hemp seed hearts and nutritional yeast, etc. It really helps if like me you also like a VERY wide variety of foods, spices and cuisines. I physically crave Indian, Thai, Mexican, Moroccan, sushi (vegetarian).

[@peglucci186]

I just bought an instant pot and googled vegan recipes and found your videos. I LOVE the way you talk about being vegan and the wonderful recipes you share. Thank you so much for making your beautiful videos! They are going to help me use the instant pot more healthfully and create delicious vegan food!

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

You are such a beautiful person, inside and out.

[@Shaanகற்பகம்]

Just saw your channel today! You are lovely, talk lovely , so fluently and cook awesomely 😇😁! Keep rocking!

[@rogertill1949]

Thank you for sharing your story. Myself and husband are not vegan but I do not buy or cook meat or fish. Eggs are a rarity now and we have reduced dairy considerably and use plant milks. I try to scratch cook as much as possible and do this with a whole food plant based approach. I have cooked and continue to cook many of your recipes, the chilli and Dahl are favourites. I know I can do more and think that in time I will have a totally plant based diet. I’m looking forward to your next book, Jane from the UK

[@meeravadgama8477]

This is so well done! And I love how comfortable you are talking about this. Your passions really shines through! Thank you for being so inspiring 💖💖💖

[@RainbowPlantLife]

thank you so much for watching, Meera! it's not so easy to be comfortable on camera but i am trying to get the hang of it :)

[@garrettorpin6584]

Enacting your espoused values is so rewarding! I really enjoy your style of presenting information and being willing to share your vulnerability. As someone investigating the possibility of going vegan, I appreciate the authenticity! Cheers from Arkansas.

[@brandidaniels]

Such a GREAT video!! Thank you for sharing this. I am not vegan but consider myself mindful of how much meat and dairy I do consume BUT this video inspired me and your book has inspired me to take the time to explore what being 100% all in would look like in my life.. Thank you for sharing your story and I'm so excited to have you in Encinitas next week for your book launch and signing!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Brandi! Aww you are such a sweetheart! It's wonderful that you're already mindful of your consumption and I'm excited to see what the next step looks like for you. Really excited for my book signing event at Eve next week! Thank you, dear!

[@triciab5911]

Thanks for being honest and listing your advantages and disadvantages. No "glossy" marketing to push people into changing. 💗🙏💗

[@SQLUniversity]

Fast forward 4 years... and you have the BEST vegan food prep channel on KZbin!

[@kiney0713]

I tried becoming vegan "slowly" like you, Nisha. That failed - "bigly" - I used to binge on yogurt rice and stuff.... and that was something I could not control *at all*. So.... one day, I thought "enough" and that was that... cold turkey and zero issues! My path, albeit much more bland and short 😀

[@sierradevaul5894]

Thank u for sharing this all with us I'm so grateful to have found your channel and will be binge watching everything! I am deciding to go vegan after getting over 200 lbs as a only 5ft 0in tall 22 year old woman, and being diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, gastritis and losing my gallbladder to gallbladder disease. I suffer from depression and low self esteem and this is the solution! Thank u

[@anonymus3677]

So glad having found your chanel, Nisha! I love this video!! Thank you for your inspiration. I am now more decided to become vegan. As to now, my family and I eat meat about twice a month but especially one of my daughters loves sausage almost every day. I try to avoid this by cooking vegetarian meals she also enjoys. I want to cut out meat completely for myself. It won't be that hard because I love being vegetarian. Besides, my goal is to cut out dairy more. Always looking for ideas how to replace products so I live a Vegan life more and more. I also would be happy to know what to put on bread that is no dairy and no meat...so my family likes it. Greetings from Germany, Anette

[@HarmonyTheScholar]

Went vegan this year and my diet is mix of meat, and fish, and some healthy foods. My eating habits still needs to be under control. Thanks for sharing your story and challenges you had going vegan. I went vegan this year and the real reason is to reverse diabetes, and prevent future of family members dying from diabetes. Don’t wanna get too personal, yet I did for the animals, although most of the time it’s actually for my health. Because I get worried how I’m taking care of my mental, emotional, and physical health. Plus, this is out of topic I practice spirituality and being more conscious of how I’m nurturing my body, and mind my spirit feels pleased.

[@paula3280]

You just make so much sense, I love listening to you as you speak so eloquently! 🌵🌴🌵🌴🌵🌴

[@sol5092]

I love how positive you are in explaining things. Just subscribed with the bell icon. Looking forward to viewing more from you! 💐

[@robertocalantocjr9294]

Thank you for sharing your inspirational story! 🙂 I also feel heavy and weigh down everytime I ate meat.

[@ELROMG]

Thank you so much Nisha for your kindness, I am not vegan yet but I've started reducing the amount the meat that I'm consuming and I've been trying some of your recipes for the past week and they are AMAZING and they make me feel so good physically and spiritually. You're such an inspiring human being and I love the way you talk and approach others, that teaches me a lot. You're a true inspiration for me in this period of life and all I want to do is to thank you. Sending much love, Elrom

[@spoudaois4535]

Bread and starches are fine for vegans if on a low oil diet. Dr Mcdougall has some presentations on this. He promotes a starch based vegan diet based on real science.

[@TheHookersrus]

I love that you're not forcing anyone into your style of living. I have thr similar issues of IBS and lac intol. So I tend to experiment with vegan recipes and eating less meat. Not trying to become a vegan but the recipes are really yummy and at times I don't even realize I'm not eating meat. Ty for sharing your truth.

[@paulvanrijn62]

Really enjoyed your story, your values and your honesty. Also touched by your feeling mode as you watched all these documentaries.

[@Nadiashealthykitchen]

Your story is amazing and so inspiring. Glad you found a diet and lifestyle that suits you and makes you happy :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you so much for watching and for your support, Nadia!

[@daumantsbrunins]

Cool. I am so glad for you. I am vegan since January of 2020. Gave up gluten about a year ago because gluten is addictive and after some time contributes towards leaky gut. Blessings

[@TheTondalaya1]

Keep sharing the light!

[@michelledelfiana9105]

Binge watching documentaries the first week you went vegan is the most relatable thing!

[@kendreka18]

Wish I could have liked twice. Thank you for this video. I'm transitioning to vegan because of stomach issues and overall I want to live a healthy lifestyle. So everything you said was so relatable. Thanks 😊

[@SKimbrough]

Thank you for this video. I just discovered this channel while searching for how to best cook lentils and beans in the Instantpot. This is pretty good info. Hope you are doing well, young lady!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much Sandy! I am so glad that you are here. Thank you for the kind words :)

[@heatherhennick1849]

Thank you for your video. I am 7 weeks in now. I went through withdrawal for sure... I am still adjusting and cleaning the pantry. My partner is not vegan and it presents as challenging but I am figuring out solutions..not so easy. This is can feel even harder than taking care of me. I bought your book and an instant pot...and I am trying to figure it all out. I tried the vegan cheese sauce and it was a miracle! I basically spend many hours studying and trying recipes. Feels like I need a lot of Beans to survive...and more veggies of course... I don't want to gain weight so I am mindful of the choices. I use estimated 10 % fats and 10% grains an 80% the fruit and veggie rest. I do feel ethically better about this choice. I have also been effected by the facts of environments and of course ..hurting animals...:( As I keep going with veganism..I feel more and more horrified with animal products. I also have tuned into clean cosmetics...another transition... Thing is I don't think I can turn back. Socially it is hard with family..rejecting and even cooking for( hard core carnivores... for gatherings.

[@SaffyKaffy]

I don't know if I would like to be vegan but I would definitely like to eat and consume less meat.. thats one goal I am going to set for myself.

[@sparkletone1684]

Nisha, I love this video. A lot of your reasons for being vegan were also mine. I appreciated how you said that you don't push or judge those around you that aren't vegan. I share that sentiment. We're all different and on individual journeys. Regardless of whether or not those around you become vegan, we all should be eating more fruits and vegetables anyway. I really liked hearing about your story and how your journey started. I just subscribed about a week ago, so I'm going through your older videos. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww I am so happy this video resonated with you and that you're a new fan here! Welcome and thank you for your kind comment. I agree - everyone should be eating more fruits and veggies, even if becoming vegan isn't a realistic goal for them.

[@brookemobley4152]

Such a lovely video. Thank you so much. You are so gentle and kind and tolerant here, yet don't shy away from the hard parts of the message.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Susan! Thanks for your lovely comment and I'm happy you found it helpful and that it resonated with you!

[@21georgie]

Gorgeous video, so pleased I have found your channel!love the content and style of your videos, you have a beautiful spirit that radiates from the inside to the outside😊💗

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Georgina! What a sweet and thoughtful comment! Thank you so much for brightening my morning with your kindness :)

[@CaraLovello]

Just found you! Loving all your videos!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Cara! thank you for your lovely words and for being here :)

[@jordi7102]

Thanks Nisha, coz You not only sound,but you are genuine. You were so flexible at yours 20-ties ! I am too old to be such... to change the cruel world. Good luck and cheers.

[@camiedes7488]

So happy you posted this Vedio Clip for everyone💝💗 Thank you...

[@nycgingercat]

I love your channel. I became vegan this month and find it easy to do living in NYC. I also want to eliminate products with palm oil since the practice used in harvesting it is killing off Orangutans. The World Health Organization has an app where you can scan products with palm oil to see if the organization is using humane practices.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

This is so close to my story. I have to thank you for sharing this. Any time someone asks me a question I can just send them here 😀

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hey Lindsay, thanks so much for watching and I'm glad you can identify :) Haha I'd love to be your resource for all those vegan questions!

[@virginiajohnson3924]

but have you seen What The Health on Netflix?

[@vegancolleen]

Aligning our actions with our values of being against abuse of and cruelty to animals and their exploitation has been a source of joy for my husband and me. The hardest thing has been dealing with the guilt of not having become vegan years, decades earlier! Plant-based eating has been the easy, even fun part. But even harder than our guilt for our past participation in this abomination against animals is living with the visceral knowledge of the unfathomable suffering that animals are experiencing every second of every day, in a world that manufactures and industrializes cruelty, terror and pain for these most vulnerable, innocent, precious, sentient beings.

[@JunkYard_Boys]

It’s so hard for me🤦🏾‍♂️I definitely want to transition🍃

[@oatmilkfairy]

J Smith how is it going?

[@valnaples]

There is SO MUCH support for going vegan especially now...did you hear the beautiful speech Joaquin Phoenix gave at the Grammy awards??? YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

[@TheNinnyfee]

Every step matters and you have to do it for yourself, not for others who judge your food choices.

[@lisacassell4515]

You CAN do it. There are so many great vegan options out there now. Good luck. It will be worth it!

[@splashofgoodness]

You can do it! I have been vegan for 3 years now. It was hard the first 3 months after that it got easier.

[@crowdsourcingsustainability]

Hi Nisha! New to your channel but a fan already - thank you! I'm a sustainability nerd so just wanted to share this in case you didn't know since I think it aligns with your care for health and the environment. Gas stoves are kinda bad on both those accounts (polluting the air you breath even when you're not cooking and emits greenhouse gases). You probably know all this already but reaching out just in case as more cooks/chef's are moving to electric/induction and there are some cheap options you can try before removing the gas stove or anything. Have written about this briefly before so let me know if you're interested in more info/studies!

[@paulaholko5530]

Hi! I was wondering what documentaries you watched, so I may watch a few too. Thanks

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Sure thing! I listed all of the documentaries (and a few books) in the description of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvbnJt9rdSDh6s

[@AJ-pq7qh]

Nisha, thanks for sharing this. I really like the conclusion you arrived at. Life around us and the world in general if all were to adopt the same lifestyle. I also feel the same way once I got educated about health, animal cruelty and environmental issues. So i went whole food plant based. Thank you for this. You are a beautiful soul.