"No Longer Vegan” 2018-2025 - The REAL Reason Plant-Based Dieters Quit…

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[@Incredible43]

A Vegan You Tube channel, Veggie Rose bought a dog from a breeder a few years ago she was upset at the feedback from many Vegans but also had many so called Vegans siding with her it was awful to see how many apologists there are. Buying from breeders is cruel and not Vegan. #adoptdontshop

[@NevilleWran6666]

@@Incredible43 So if you are not a vegan then you can shop and not adopt.

[@michaelscoots]

I’m certified in plant based nutrition - within the studies we discovered that there are those who are gluten intolerant, but it goes beyond that. One thing the studies have yet to dive into are bacterial and viral loads. Someone who has celiac disease actually just had a bacterial or viral load overgrowth - it feeds off the gluten and it’s neurotoxins cause disease. Modern science calls this an autoimmune disorder - the body attacking itself in many cases; this is what they say when they don’t really know that’s going on. If someone has brain fog, that’s usually neurotoxins from the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). EBV will feed off of: heavy metals like mercury from fish, eggs, gluten, GMO soy and corn. Most people don’t have overgrowth so they can tolerate these foods, however others can have chronic illness that modern science has yet to unravel. Source: NYT Best selling author, Medical Medium. If more got educated on the information they’d never have to leave veganism; instead they could learn how to knock down the viral loads and live a healthy life with the least amount of impact on others.

[@NevilleWran6666]

@@OM617a Obviously people who get a pet dog have regard for them, whether they shop or adopt. But the big question is should they feed the dogs meat?

[@ShermanKyle]

The Miley one always cracks me up - as if reducing the copious pot use wouldn’t have substantially helped her cognitive function LOL

[@michaelscoots]

I’m certified in plant based nutrition - within the studies we discovered that there are those who are gluten intolerant, but it goes beyond that. One thing the studies have yet to dive into are bacterial and viral loads. Someone who has celiac disease actually just had a bacterial or viral load overgrowth - it feeds off the gluten and it’s neurotoxins cause disease. Modern science calls this an autoimmune disorder - the body attacking itself in many cases; this is what they say when they don’t really know that’s going on. If someone has brain fog, that’s usually neurotoxins from the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). EBV will feed off of: heavy metals like mercury from fish, eggs, gluten, GMO soy and corn. Most people don’t have overgrowth so they can tolerate these foods, however others can have chronic illness that modern science has yet to unravel. Source: NYT Best selling author, Medical Medium. If more got educated on the information they’d never have to leave veganism; instead they could learn how to knock down the viral loads and live a healthy life with the least amount of impact on others.

[@bh2155]

You are so silly! That was a good one!😅

[@JennyMackie]

yep and the mental health decline following her divorce

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

Veganism is more damaging to brain function than pot.

[@plantificationpodcast]

I guess the people without a plan have less success. Same goes for every other aspect in their lives. Don't wing it! 🐓😉 Meat is meat as far as health impact. Same with birds, fish, eggs, dairy products. It doesn't matter how they're treated, which is a moral factor on top of the health impacts. There are plenty of professional science backed long term studies and successful vegans gaining muscle, having life changing health for the better. 🌱😉

[@nooooobingo]

A hard lesson for vegans to be less reliant on influencers and focus more on nutrition advice and better everyday meal planning I think. Good video 👍

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

But it's supposed to be about the animals. Nutrition be damned.

[@tinknal6449]

Or maybe actual science and then realize that humans are not herbivores....

[@Sarahizahhsum]

​​@@tinknal6449egans preaching the wrong message. Classic. There is no child deficiency. But there is a choline deficiency, and its affecting 90% of Americans. #1 source of choline is egg yolk. #2 is liver at 65% RDI. #3 is caviar. #4 is fish. #5 are mushrooms at a measly 21% that is far less bioavailable. #antinatalistforthekids #antiveganforthehumans

[@made.online2149]

An overwhelming majority of supposed 'nutritional science' is either one-off studies or propaganda campaigns paid for by the supplement industry & animal agriculture. Focusing on nutrition is not a good idea.

[@made.online2149]

@@tinknal6449 Where are your fangs for ripping apart flesh that every other meat eater has? Humans are opportunistic eaters, we can eat whatever. And one opportunity is to not participate in the most horrific & cruel act of violence this planet has ever known.

[@KJSvitko]

Adopt from a shelter. Don't support breeders.

[@isabellezablocki7447]

For sure!!

[@rondarkman.]

Support your local butchers

[@NevilleWran6666]

@@rondarkman. Hell yes.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Why?

[@loveistheanswer5924]

​@@rondarkman. lol how bitter most someone be that makes a whole KZbin channel just to trigger vegans? 😅

[@vrunner6793]

Miley quit smoking weed that’s certainly made a difference to her brain function 😅

[@phillipsmom6252]

😂😂😂

[@organicjoe6568]

I'm a daily weed smoker and have had 0 issues with my brain function. I'm pretty sure she just didn't plan well or at all lol

[@InonoYazy]

​@@organicjoe6568 you might not notice it yourself, it doesn't mean there's none

[@organicjoe6568]

@@InonoYazy ooh so ominous

[@juliesykes6121]

Have been vege/vegan for over 50 years. Am far healthier than my surviving siblings and most of my surviving cousins. I have always been the only vege/vegan in my family. I really don’t understand the difficulty. Being vegan is so easy. Have never found it difficult. If it is not vegan it isn’t food, simple.

[@janieswanson2549]

Would you agree that anyone who eat or uses animal products intentionally and needlessly isn't vegan?

[@bigdee4914]

Yeah maybe not everyone is like you genius

[@NevilleWran6666]

Anecdotal claims not really something to base diet choices on however.

[@juliesykes6121]

@@NevilleWran6666 that’s very true. I am an ethical vegan, health benefits are just a bonus. Reading studies NOT funded by the animal agriculture industry, support how much healthier a vegan diet is. So win win.

[@CharlieFader]

@@NevilleWran6666 anecdotes are all carnivores have. Oh and heart disease.

[@BrenTenn]

I never wanted to be vegan, but stopped eating meat and dairy for health. Then realised that animals didnt have to die just because I’m hungry and haven’t looked back. Sometimes i miss a pizza piled with carcass but quickly remember that is bits of people and not food and i come back to reality. 58,000,000,000 a year is absolutely heartbreaking to me and i hope i never forget it. RIP to all those people that didn’t have the luck of being born as a human ✝️

[@NevilleWran6666]

Animals are not people, you do understand that right?

[@BrenTenn]

@@NevilleWran6666 they are people. It is you that does not understand

[@RobUFO]

HappyCarnivore We are all earthlings though m8, cows share 80% of our DNA, pigs share 95% of our DNA, it is said that human flesh tastes just like pork…. So if you couldn’t get a beef burger would you have a friend for dinner? 😂

[@derbykirby3627]

lol. animals are people.

[@sschreck08]

​@@NevilleWran6666 They feel pain, fear, happiness, loneliness, just like people. They are very much like us in the way that matters.

[@slartibartfast2452]

Those people were never "vegan" They are, always have been clout chasers, nothing more.

[@janieswanson2549]

Just like everyone else here claiming to be "vegan." Everyone here uses animal products needlessly for entertainment pleasure.

[@NevilleWran6666]

I am happy to say I have never been vegan.

[@kristinab1078]

Yes, there are people who were die hard vegans who changed their diet, mostly due to declining health. Initially, many doubled down on their vegan diets and tried harder, but they continued to deteriorate. They have benefited from adding a little animal protein (a complete protein). Some people can manage a fully vegan diet and maintain their health for the long term if they live in the right climate, own their own land, have access to local markets or shops like Trader Joe's, and/or have the finances to support them on their fully vegetable, fruit, grain, and supplement diet. However, just because some have altered their diet to address their health problems doesn't mean they were never vegan. Actually, many still avoid meat but may eat cheese and eggs, etc. Everyone's healthy considerations are unique.

[@carollen5601]

I agree in a sense many were looking for a niche to make money. If you don't believe in what you sell failure follows.

[@NevilleWran6666]

@@carollen5601 Very true. Most people are trying to turn their channels into income streams.

[@zenape619]

I've been vegan for 11.5 years, and have been poor as hell for most of that time. Anyone can do it, you just.habe to care enough to try when things get tough.

[@janieswanson2549]

You just habe eh? You literally use animal products needlessly for entertainment. No need to make things up.

[@zenape619]

@@janieswanson2549 sorry I can't spell. And I only use humans for entertainment.

[@janieswanson2549]

@@zenape619 You use animal products needlessly for entertainment. Being in denial doesn't change that. I accept your concession since you can't refute me.

[@angela_somanythings5670]

Watch Out Janie Swanson is back in the comments gonna debunk all of our vegan asses with her expertise 😂😂 must be a troll in disguise as a Karen

[@jademusic1211]

​@@janieswanson2549 Perpetual troll. It's so obvious when an omnivore is threatened by the vegan lifestyle. Why should you care unless you have some deep-seated guilt about consuming animal products.😉

[@krumplethemal8831]

I've seen a documentary about farmers that grow much of the popular food vegans consume and they are on the record saying since the diet became more and more trendy that the demand on their crop yields increased dramatically. They said they could have purchased more land to increase their yields or they could address the issues that involved their yield losses. They resorted to killing, moles, groundhogs, squirrels, rabbits, skunks, foxes, snakes, birds and even deer from threatening their crops or causing damage. These farmers claim it is a full time problem where some tried to capture in humane ways but they ultimately ended up finding killing these animals was a cheaper way of handling the loss of their farm yields.

[@subwayfacemelt4325]

Nice work, thank you KTM.

[@kennyfinger8306]

When I hear “when I was vegan” I like to replace it with “when I was against animal exploitation, abuse, and suffering.” Then to say “now that I’m no longer vegan” means “now that I’m no longer against animal exploitation, abuse, and suffering.” I can’t imagine that actually happening to a person. I don’t think any of these people were ever vegan.

[@DespondentDragon]

Exactly

[@herondope5675]

as a vegetarian... not eating meat doesnt give you moral superiority

[@Garim99]

exactly. Ex-vegan is an oxymoron

[@joshleedy6127]

You underestimate the flexibility of human psychology. Nazi Germany as an example

[@joshleedy6127]

Not to mention a lot of the examples in the video appear to be particularly flighty people

[@Chiungalla79]

I think most of those influencers have narcissistic personalities. It just fits the narcissistic personality type pretty well to have all this attention and admiration. And they probably never were vegan for the animals in the first place, but rather for the attention. And the second they realized that ex-vegans get as much attention as vegans... they jumped back onto the band waggon.

[@anonymous-wk1nr]

You hit the nail on the head. Whatever gets them views.

[@josephr9551]

How true.

[@hubtubby]

I always think of the women from south park when I see these type of influencers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3-oc4V8hLuojqs

[@vioheubach3112]

I wouldn't stay that's true for all of them, but there are definitely narcissistic personality's amongst them.

[@Chiungalla79]

@@vioheubach3112 That's why I used most. 😉

[@kenzovich9225]

I think they just have mental health issues cause their entire life is build around their YT channel and an online presence. It seems that going from one extreme to the next is one of the only ways to stay relevant in this buisness and knowing how dissociated someone can be from the real world by living on the internet, it makes a lot of sense why these channels exist. Let's be real, if you got health issues, the one time you eat animal products isn't actually cleansing you of that. But it certainly helps your view count if you make a video about it and sell bullshit.

[@keifer7813]

Because every ex vegan was a content creator with an online presence, right? Can't just be regular people, of course

[@kenzovich9225]

@@keifer7813 I was talking about content creators, not every ex vegan in the entire world. I was also very clear on that, so maybe work on your reading comprehension.

[@keifer7813]

@@kenzovich9225 Well the video was about ex vegans and your point about health issues is not specific to context creators. So no, it wasn't very clear who exactly you were referring to

[@kenzovich9225]

@@keifer7813 It was about ex vegans who go on the internet to talk about themselves being ex vegan. I only added that they do it for the view count and creating their own bubble on the internet to cope with their hypocrisy. Which part made you think that i was talking about random people, who aren't on the internet?

[@asherasator]

It's all about monetized video clicks and jumping on the latest trends. It's amazing how many youtube MDs pump out videos for supplemental income. How can a full time physician even have time to coordinate, edit and plan videos? So theatrics is part of it. I don't believe these content creators even do what they promote most of the time.

[@ilovenature9077]

In my opinion, the fault is also of the vegan community which elevates to its spokesmen VIPs and influencers, people often without awareness about their diet. We should support more vegan activists, nutritionists and environmentalists.

[@NoName-fd6bi]

I don't like influencers at all. I only support credible animal rights activists like Earthling Ed and Joey Carbstrong. And of course plant based doctors like Dr Michael Greger

[@bigdee4914]

And you should support empathic and human approach towards people who have problems adapting to plant based diets instead of shaming people who eat meat

[@carollen5601]

In my opinion I don't see a community being Vegan. Although that would be nice. I don't support activists or environmentalists because we should leave others decide what they like. Although it would be nice if more would convert to a vegan diet, for the sake of their own health. The more you try to shove concepts or ideologies into people's throat, the more they do the opposite. Take care.

[@NevilleWran6666]

@@carollen5601 A big problem with the concept of a vegan world is that we would still need to kill animals in order to control their populations.

[@CharlieFader]

@@carollen5601 thing is, most people actually agree with the ideology, but because they find it hard to practice (change is always difficult) they then act like they are fine with animal abuse.

[@ShardstapoRotmg]

I'm gonna add to the anecdotes because maybe with enough of it people will critical think more. Almost 6 years into veganism now, feeling great. Really not sure why it's so hard for people to accept that a plant based diet can provide all the nutrients you need.

[@vfran838]

I've been vegan for 12 years. I researched how to maintain my health by taking Vitamin B-12 and D3 and now I take an algae based EPA/DHA for my Omegas. My arthritis disappeared, my aches and pains disappeared. My son went vegan and now they can't find any signs of his Ulcerative Colitis. I also care about animals and once I learned about how we raise animals for "food" - I stopped eating animal products. I've never been sorry.

[@janieswanson2549]

You use animal products. No point in lying about being "vegan." It's good that you admit that only plant based diets aren't good for you since you decided to start supplementing to make up for what you lack.

[@angela_somanythings5670]

@@janieswanson2549 40% meat eaters worldwide are also B12 deficient and FYI, a majority of all supplements are sold to meat eaters. Vegans don't use supplements made with gelatin capsules. If you go to most supplement health store you have to search for the vegan capsules to get vegan supplements, so obviously non vegans use a majority of supplements that do not say vegan or vegetarian capsule on their bottles. Also DHA from Fish oils is extremely popular product so don't tell me that meat eaters don't use them... Most people need to supplement with something now days to achieve optimal health. These are no reasons to argue or fight with a person who is making a dietary health choice for whatever reason. You do you but don't say these stupid arguments and think you're winning some war. That's so sad.

[@Sarahizahhsum]

​@@janieswanson2549supplementing for the lack of nutrients in the soil is fine. Even carnivores need lithium and magnesium, it isn't in the soil.

[@beaverones41]

If you have to take supplements then it isn't a sustainable diet or a natural diet for that matter. If we can live as vegans by taking supplements then you can for sure make the argument that we should in order to reduce suffering. But don't claim the diet itself actually works. A diet only works if it requires zero supplements.

[@Boomer289-ol2vv]

U eat like my grandma

[@K-VonOne]

I think we have to face the fact that Veganism is a Ethics thing witch is fine, it's not so much a health thing. I tried Veganism for over 1 year and it's better than the standard western diet, but it didn't cure my diabetes and for me it was complicated to get everything my body needed to feel good and be in balance. Today I eat mostly meat no fruit and a few select low lectin veggies. 2 years into eating this way today I am no longer diabetic at all. normal sugars 3 months in. I feel great and lost 60lbs I'm never hungry, i sleep better and I am able to fast easily with little effort for 24-48 hours. This is what is best for me over all. You can find long term Carnivores same as long term Vegans. You can find numbers that support both. You have to do what is best for you specificly. If someone tells you Vegan is best they are probably wrong. If Some one tells you carnivore is best they are probably wrong. What is your personal goal research your goals for your self find what works best for you. health wise or ethics wise or both. Don't just jump on either sides band wagon. There are no sides, just your self and how you feel. I think a lot of these social media people switched it up for shock value to regain relevance. There is no right way to do this, only finding your way.

[@mikebeagley]

If an influencer is chasing a bigger following, a sure-fire way to do that is to be pumping out material which makes the biggest number of people feel good about their bad habits.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Sadly this is very true. 👍

[@justplants4me]

Bingo.

[@dallassegno]

Like vegans! All vegans.

[@Brancoveanu450]

So true

[@vegangreatlife]

I really appreciate all you do on this channel. My husband and I are among those who fell off the vegan diet, and became ex vegans. Thankfully, we returned to our senses, and have since become ex-ex-vegans. More committed now than ever. We've done a lot of self-reflection over the past year trying to really get to the root of what caused us to fall off. Yes, at the time, we had health issues, gut problems, or blood test results that we claimed were the reason. I can see now that there were an awful lot of other pressures we were under, along w/ some very negative social situations that affected us more than we realized at the time. Our conscious minds, or egos, can trip us up creating stories based on unlooked at subconscious beliefs, and unresolved old wounds, like being rejected by family for one's dietary choices. As we know from Doug Lisle, we seek pleasure, and try to avoid pain. The social stigma of 'not fitting in' can take a toll, depending upon the circumstances. We actually never felt very connected within the vegan community at the time either. Actually, I only now found out you had reached out to my husband, Don at one point. I appreciate your videos because as another woman said in one of your recent shorts, you share the facts, and aren't otherwise attacking people, like many do in social media these days. I will say, we experienced a huge amount of remorse, and feel quite disappointed and embarrassed for not having the wherewithal to just stick out some rough spots. Feel free to reach out again if you ever feel inclined. We are in our 60s now, and certainly hope to help others help avoid our mistakes. ~ Tracy

[@ponnamy]

Please read the book "Becoming Vegan: The Complete Reference to Plant-Based Nutrition (Comprehensive Edition)" by Brenda Davis, RD and Vesanto Melina, MS RD for proper vegan nutrition guidance before becoming a vegan. Happy vegan journey!

[@vegangreatlife]

@@ponnamy We’ve been vegan/ vegetarian since before vegan became a household word. I grew up in Chgo and first tried brown rice and beans in my teens ~ during the 70s ~ at a neighborhood restaurant that offered a variety of menu options, including more whole grains and beans. We’ve studied macrobiotics, and I’m certified thru T. Colin Campbell’s Plant Based Nutrition course (2012), and FOK online cooking school (2022) and have a degree in Chinese Medicine with extra training in food therapy and Ayurvedic medicine. We have an extensive library with books dating back to the 70s before this whole ‘no oil, salt++’ craze started. My point for commenting was that you’d think we would have managed to maintain our vegan whole foods macrobiotic/ nutritarian way of eating! But, we didn’t and we really regret having been among those who bounced into the other direction. We definitely had some health challenges ~ some of which we’ve now been able to better manage with simple tweaks. Like a lot of bloating, gas, and even off and on constipation despite all the fiber! We’ve learned that those blanket no oil, salt, sugar only Whole Foods approaches are not necessary for all, and not always best! And, there were some very real social and familial pressures that likely undermined all our decisions! So we can better understand this ex vegan trend. I hope that makes sense. I appreciate the book suggestion and will definitely check it out. Thank you.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I am sick of vegans . It is up to individuals whether they want to be vegan or not . Everybody is different and what works for you may not work for someone else .

[@vegangreatlife]

@@louisaklimentos7583 Then why are you here? It’s a meat centered culture. Many vegans deal with a lot of ostracism from family and peers. Vegans are simply wanting others to have empathy for the trillions of animals of land and sea that live in enormously cruel and disgusting conditions ~ largely because people believe they are entitled to eat what they want without giving a second thought to the cost and consequences. Imagine the many people who were against slavery being told ‘I’m sick of you freedom living, equal rights for all’ types. The more a society allows this level of exploitation, the more the trickle down into how we treat each other.

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

You will become ex-ex-ex-vegans. Only a matter of time.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

I haven't eaten any animal products including dairy for 11 years. It's helped with my health

[@thecharlieL]

I’ve been vegan for 17 years. The only health issue I had was low iron. Which I also had as a non-vegan. These people were never vegan but instead plant-based dieters with a low key eating disorder. 🙂

[@janieswanson2549]

It only took you 3 words to start lying. You literally use animal products needlessly just like everyone else here. No need to play pretend.

[@akilahbrooklyn8236]

👍👍👍

[@baobabbaobab6487]

I also had low iron before going vegan but actually never had low iron again, lentils changed everything. I know you also can change the amount of iron your body absorb from eating lentils by associating with lemon for example (water and lemon for me)

[@Batshite_crazy]

U do know more animals are killed in making the vegan crops from the Polly tunnels to Farmers having to kill of all the local wildlife because the crops grown for vegans are highly attractive to pests. The fact that you fly in all your food from 100s of miles away. That having more fields ploughed leads to alot more carbon emissions because how much is stored in the ground. Or that the methane cows release is net 0 along with the fact methane isn't a pollutant that needs to be worried about. We're part of a natural food chain we're made to need animal products. Cows enjoy being milked, sheep need to be sheered otherwise they'll die of heat exhaustion. Who do you think maintains our beautiful landscapes farmers yeh and they need to make money if it's not used for farming the lands going to just disappear for other purposes ruining our landscape

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

@J Slice Exactly. The "No True Scotsman" fallacy.

[@ogthegreat]

If you have health problems, go to a doctor. Me and my wife have been vegan for 4+ years now. Sure we have had some problems, but nothing that could not be solved with still keeping a vegan diet. I had some blood sugar problems as I was eating too much carbs and my wife had a minor iron deficiency - both of which we solved - I reduced carbs in my diet and my wife started to eat more iron-rich foods and took some supplements for a while, and now we are feeling great. I can't imagine going back to a non-vegan diet as I have researched a lot and seen so much suffering from animal products. It bothers me that people who have understood the suffering they were causing can so easily go back to consuming animal products. For me it's worse than people who have been eating animal products for all their lives and really did not understand (or did not want to understand) the suffering they were causing.

[@janieswanson2549]

You literally use animal products needlessly for entertainment. No need to make things up.

[@ogthegreat]

@@janieswanson2549 Can you elaborate on that? I just expressed my opinion and said what bothers me. The world is not ideal and some suffering will always be involved, but my goal is to reduce it as much as possible.

[@janieswanson2549]

@@ogthegreat "but my goal is to reduce it as much as possible." Then you are failing your goal. Like I said, you literally use animal products needlessly for entertainment. Needlessly = possible to avoid. YT is an entertainment platform. Animal based stearic acid (livestock tallow) and animal based activated carbon (livestock bones) are the industry standard in processor manufacturing. How did you comment without using something with a processor? Smoke signals? I accept your concession because denial is not an argument.

[@Sarahizahhsum]

I did and my doctor said to eat eggs as I was showing choline deficiency symptoms. He said oysters for my diagnosed iron deficiency. He said salmon for the omega 3 deficiency. He basically told me to stop being vegan and eat a lot more animal products to fix my deficiencies. So yeah. My doctor's orders. 🤷‍♀️ I couldn't tolerate many supplements for a long time too. I try to get it from the diet but its best to include supplements to heal from those 4 months.

[@jademusic1211]

​@@Sarahizahhsum A doctor that eats animals is going to give you advice that supports their beliefs. If you had gone to a plant-based doctor or nutritionist, you'd have been told something completely different, just saying.

[@davidsthoughts60]

Wow. I also started eating wfpb after reading The China Study at my doctor's insistence. I then saw some factory farming footage, so now eat wfpb for the animals as well as health reasons. It helps me to have multiple reasons. I don't always do it perfectly, but am still trying.

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

The China Study has been proven to be a farce many, many times.

[@livavapa]

I was 15 when I first tried to be vegetarian (for ethical reasons). I failed miserably and was feeling sick because I had no idea how to cook well, about basics of nutrition and I was one of those who thought vegs only eat salads. Luckily, my mother always let me be so she never was pressuring me into eating meat or never told me I would lack protein or those stuff. I went back to eat meat but I never blame vegetarianism for that. I just simply thought "It is impossible that these people only eat salads", I didnt know about B12 or omega 3 or anything. So I spend like 2 years researching and reading about nutrion, plant based food, veganism and all those stuff. Now I'm good, I'm still a vegetarian (eating eggs for covenience and hoping to go fully plant based/vegan soon). Also I see a nutritionist (she's a vegan tho) 2 or 3 times a year just to make sure I'm doing it right. Like 5 months ago I learnt I have an iron deficiency, again, I didnt blame it on vegetarianism, my brother eats meat and has iron deficiency too lol. I just take an iron supplement and eat more spinach (that I didnt have in my diet before) now. You just have to eat right and balanced no matter what diet you have.

[@NevilleWran6666]

I just ate a balanced diet that included yummy animal products, whatever works for you I guess.

[@84Mazzy]

Good on you, that's a very mature way to deal with things :)

[@NevilleWran6666]

And trying to eat whole foods is a big help too. Avoid processed food no matter what diet you are on.

[@rollsaroundindirt]

Very mature thinking. Even as a teenager, to realsise something was amiss rather than going "I can't eat vegan". For the iron, Id recommend estimg a wide range of greens,(spinach has alot of oxalates, other greens don't), kale, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, are all great. AND take your iron or iron ricj foods with vitam C(like orange juice, or bell peppers etc), as this helps absorption ❤❤

[@SparklinYoga]

Very mature from you! But please be aware that spinach do not have so much iron, there are better foods for it. For example you can use cumin when you cook, it has an insane amount of iron :)

[@PooPooBanana2]

Omg. Going vegan made me realize how strong I really am. Once I saw how easy and lifechanging it was for me, followed by observing others acknowledging it is the right choice, but not being open to living in alignment with their own morals because of social pressure and addiction shows me how weak they are.

[@NevilleWran6666]

Meat makes us go weak at the knees. Yummy.

[@carollen5601]

It's not a matter of weakness, it's a matter of discipline. Vegan diet is more work. Especially for families. I would suggest a vegetarian diet instead, whereby fish and eggs are included. I do fine with a vegan diet, and lots of homemade meatless alternatives.

[@NevilleWran6666]

@@carollen5601 I will stick with my cow, it is made of grass after all.

[@brookie_cuqui]

​​@@NevilleWran6666 Yeah, it's been proven to be noxious to the body over time, so that makes sense about your knees what with the inflammation and all. Take care of them knees! It's a shame you don't feel empathy for the pain cows go through, but maybe some day you will.🤞🏼 Maybe consider getting a blood test and take care.

[@brookie_cuqui]

​@@NevilleWran6666 Dude, maybe just stick to the plants then and do the next generation a favor.

[@kasarah2527]

Veganism is the life-style of abstaining using animals and their by products, so even thought it is particularly related to diet, it adopts the philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A plant-based diet, is a diet - the people who eat plant based may have little concern about speciesism and the use of animals as commodities. Vegan is a label on food packaging which makes people think of it as only a diet. The is nothing extreme about veganism, just sensitivity of seeing and knowing how poorly humans treat animals for their personal gain, a bit like when one feels angry about those who mistreat pet dogs/cats etc, vegans care for all animal species and wish for a peaceful life connected with nature, respecting life and our planet, the best way we can. If veganism is extreme in any way, then it is extreme in compassion. For those who simply do not understand this, are still caught up in old traditions, and may never understand...

[@janieswanson2549]

It is extreme hypocrisy and inconsistency. You literally use animal products needlessly for entertainment pleasure while pretending to be against it. At best, you're just on a plant based diet just like everyone else claiming to be "vegan."

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

Plants are sentient being that feel pain and communicate with each other. This has been scientifically proven. And you murder them with no thought to their feelings.

[@ralphcaluag2403]

Got nothing against on vegans, but preachy ones (especially who doesn't concern on human health or condemns those who continue omnivorism) are annoying and triggering. Vegans for religious or dietary reasons are fine with me. I wanna transition to Piscinetarian or Polotarian to Lactovutarian (Eggs and Milk Vegetarian) until I can totally go Plant-Based (tho I'm poor so relying on pills and supplements may still be financially detrimental so, slow and baby steps). I think as much as Vegans advocate against animal abuse, they fail to realize there's no perfect method to sustain each people, and exploitative animal factories are to blame for taking advantage of humanity's need for sustenance... Unlike the olden days of hunting or primitive farming where selective breeding isn't too extreme (or at least merciful slaughter/single stroke killing) but with rise of modernity/urbanization and the need to feed plenty, it can't be avoided... No better way is absolute nor they are perfect. It's just baby steps. I used to hate veggies as a kid but growing up, I know veggies are good for me and that animals (and plants) are living creatures too, deserving of life and freedom from suffering. Often, I just say to myself... Death is a mercy... Free from pain and that their death means they're free. It's still unjust yes but we're still nowhere near a time where animals aren't needed for sustenance. Instead of being judgemental and condescending, we should try to understand each other's shoes or perspective.

[@methany4404]

As a 12 years of vegan male at the age 52 now I'm: - 178 cm hight and 76 kilos weight - Blood pressure 110-70 - Heart beat rate 60 - Hungry blood sugar level aroung 80, fed 95 - No chronic disease - No disfunctional body effectiveness - Reversed rheumatism and stopped taking anti-rheumatism pills. And I need to add: - B 12 tablets are needed Within last 2 years I discovered that beign vegan is good but not enough to be healtiest if you consume: - Processed foods - Oil/fat - Refined sugar (fruits are OK) And I believe that not everybody has the same body type, which work for me can not work for everyone but work on majority and there may be exceptions. I believe "Whole Food Plant Based Diet" is the best style for health. Sorry about avoiding chips :(

[@truthseeker5941]

"And I believe that not everybody has the same body type, which work for me can not work for everyone but work on majority and there may be exceptions." True point.

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

No traditional society has ever eaten a plant-based diet save for starvation conditions but of course, this is the first time in 40 years anybody has suggested this to you because you live in a vegan echo-chamber. Veganism is a fad and new Western experiment. I don't know why you people believe you are better than old cultures who ate meat and had zero carbon footprint while you rack up thousands of air miles every time you set a plate.

[@lukebruce5234]

I agree VEGETABLE oil is really bad. Animal fat on the other hand is good for you.

[@truthseeker5941]

@@lukebruce5234 It's not good for you if you have high cholesterol, it's not good for you. And if you eat it all the time it will give you high cholesterol and high triglycerides.

[@mangkaw321]

we know are a cheat

[@RainWalking]

Her brain was not functioning proppertly? So that was not the drugs and alcohol then?

[@Ella.L.]

And definitely not the traumatic brain injury she got as a child when riding the bike with her dad, LOL.

[@RainWalking]

@@Ella.L. I see your point, but I do not find a "traumatic brain injury" Funny.

[@Ella.L.]

@@RainWalking Jesus... my LOL was in regards to her blaming everything on the vegan diet instead of the actual horrible things her brain went through.

[@RainWalking]

@@Ella.L. Jesus was not vegan or vegetarian either. Well you made the statement and then LOL at the end of the statement.

[@Ella.L.]

@@RainWalking Seriously? Sigh... why do you take everything literally and make a big deal out of it? We both mean the same thing. Let's leave it at that.

[@nathanvandendungen4450]

Great video. When people assume I’m weak on a vegan diet, I’ll ask how many marathons they have done. None? I’ve done five and feel great! Stay strong and eat lots of beans!

[@rondarkman.]

You hero 😂😂😂

[@NevilleWran6666]

But most marathon runners eat meat, so what is your point?

[@nmoyer]

@@NevilleWran6666 Exactly, that's the point. Vegan or not, it doesn't matter with proper training.

[@NevilleWran6666]

@@nmoyer Yep, steak is my preferred protien.

[@LoXena]

​@@NevilleWran6666 are you slow? The point is he's able to do it.

[@jessmundo]

I did everything “right” for over 5 years eating plant-based. I supplemented most of that time for B12 but needed to stop because I was having heart palpitations between many brands of the supplement. I stopped the supplements for a year, checked my B12 levels hoping I was getting it from my own home grown food because we have very rich organic matter on our property. My levels were dangerously low. So I integrated eggs from the birds my partner has had on his farm for years. I honestly was having tremors and felt brain fog before I started eating eggs. I’ve been able to reach a place where I feel healthy and balanced which happened very quickly within months. I still consume very consciously (including where my veg comes from because this isn’t spoken about enough). I can relate to many of these ex-vegans. Eating in the long term as a vegan does take access to high quality ecological supplements and even then “Is it enough for every person the same?” I think it’s dangerous how much the vegan community tries to push 100% plant based. The China study wasn’t that. The small amount of access to B12 through unprocessed animal foods makes a huge difference. I will say tho, that it’s a slippery slope to go from vegan to introducing small amounts of animals products. The key is to remember that you can be a “non-vegan” and still be very conscious of the foods your consuming. And I’ve honestly never met in-person a vegan who really read into where their food comes from. Growing your own food and making your own condiments, soaps, detergents, and everything else is the most healthy way you can treat your body and the environment and the animals. But this takes real passion and understanding of ecological systems. I wish everyone the best of luck on their health journeys and ecological awareness. I can say for the first time in my life that I feel very proud where I am at after spending years now learning about the soil and permaculture.

[@jennakfae]

You seem to have a balanced perspective and I’m glad you feel better ❤ permaculture is the way

[@pikapi6993]

Exactly, Vegans most of the time deflect from the harmful effects that plant cultivation in general has on our planet or they blame animal farming. And your experience is the reason why the German Nutrition Society does not recommend a Vegan diet for vulnerable groups. It doesn't view the recent studies as strong enough to support the idea that a vegan diet is safe for all stages of life because they are aware of cases like you. Cases where it goes really wrong with Vit B12 suppplematation and recommending this for pregnant ladies would be crazy.

[@panes840]

Glad you are better. I have to ask though, why did you not have b12 injections? My father a massive meat eater had to do that. Secondly, eggs don't contain that much b12 not in the grand scheme of things. There are x4 types of B12 and x2 are best taken together for those rare cases where absorption can be tricky.

[@jessmundo]

@@panes840 Thanks! I live in the countryside of Bolivia where there’s no B12 injections. The nearest city is 3 hours away and even if they had them there it’s an extra expense (we are farmers who don’t make hardly any money), and getting it from food I will always prefer. I immediately noticed feeling better only after introducing eggs to my diet. I no longer have tremors nor brain fog. It’s crazy how long I went suffering from those things.

[@Motherdharma]

😂 the Rawliverana ‘hiding her fish ‘ thumbnail pic is forever iconic

[@northerncoloradotransparen1454]

it is all about whole food-plant based nutrition! Never looked back. I'll draw my blood against any meat eater. Ready, set, draw.

[@Ella.L.]

LOL

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

If you're a vegan, you'd better not have too much blood drawn. You will probably pass out.

[@northerncoloradotransparen1454]

@@Ella.L. your a blind fool. 100% American. Are you the 99%? Yes! or the 1% Big pharma has got your back later on when you need the pills. Blood don't lie and I know for a fact that my blood draw would embarrass anyone who consumes meat and dairy. Guaranteed.

[@NevilleWran6666]

I am happily eat my steak and watch you do whatever you want.

[@northerncoloradotransparen1454]

@@NevilleWran6666 Big AG is ruining the earth and your health. Big AG is power in Washington and you trust that scenario? Their wealth comes before your health!!! It is known for 50 years that meat and dairy is causing a multitude of health issues. Typical American attitude, not us? Our way is the only way and we refuse to open our eyes and look at reality. America does not like reality. Fools with no morals or conscious. You probably throw trash out your car window too. Ready, set, blood draw.... You certainly are going to have health issues and continue to add to the health issues with your stupidity.

[@grumbeard]

Like most religous cults there are people who escape it and try to live a happy life afterwards.

[@CtheForestthroughtheTrees]

@grumbeard Yes, there are many who are able to escape the animal-sacrifice meat lust cult and live in vibrant health for the rest of their lives. They are people who are not trend-following sheep, but pioneers who truly evolve past carnism, and enjoy the health benefits of a wfpb diet and evolved ethics.

[@grumbeard]

@@CtheForestthroughtheTrees Wow, is that you pastor Mike? Damn, reincarnation is real, that wasn't written in the bible. It seems you have picked up a new religeon on your way back here. Not too much has changed though. You are just following a budhist trend like a good budhist sheep. The only thing that sets you apart is a different diet that you have elevated to religous hights. You are nothing special nor nothing better, you just have a different diet.

[@gaiagreen2690]

These people were never real vegans to begin with. There were not in for the animals, they were in either as a trendy experiment or for their health or whatever. They were also never fully informed, transformed and at home with veganism as a life style. That is why we see them constantly yell about how veganism was difficult, impractical, impossible, radical, imbalanced, insufficient, dangerous etc, etc. The morals and ethics of veganism are hardly ever mentioned, and if so mostly by regurgitating meat industry's long debunked claims of veganism being bad for the planet because a, b or c. But 99% of their talk is about how they "regained health, strength and energy" by eating dead animals stuffed with medication again. Ex-vegans are trending because they validate carnivore's biases and help them silence their guilty conscience. And, of course, they know that they will trigger these points and receive a very warm welcome-back from the carnivores, because they help each other feel less guilty. Veganism is still on the rise, however, and it is the lifestyle of the future. The planet and the animals are still two major issues and they are still two of three main reasons (health being the third) why more and more people are waking up and making a change. Nothing and noone, including the trendy ex-vegans, can stop us now.

[@redOX_ONE]

It's funny, when they come out as vegans they are welcomed with open arms, proudly presented as high-status members of the vegan communities. When they quit and explain why it was not maintainable for them, "These people were never real vegans to begin with". And this is why people see the veganism more like a cult then a beneficial diet.

[@Marine_Veteran_Vegan_Gamer]

Reason #1: They weren't vegan for the animals(did it for personal health reasons) Reason #2: Ignorant about nutrition Reason #3: "Convenience"

[@Unmasking_Viandalisme]

The problem, for the vegan movement, is that there's no contractual element involved in beginning a 100% PB diet &, therefore, no requirement to seek permission to quit. The Vegan Inquisitors have no sanctions available to them!

[@seyf1212]

It's obviously not healthy as you say. Do you hate yourself so much that u wanna make yourself sick?

[@Unmasking_Viandalisme]

@Radical Ponder 👍Catch 22! You need to prove your sanity before being permitted to "go vegan" but going vegan is considered to be an insane thing to do.😵‍💫😄🤣

[@NevilleWran6666]

Or they woke up to the lies of veganism.

[@JoeBauers8]

@@NevilleWran6666 trump lost dingus

[@eleonorabartoli2225]

I have been vegetarian for 50+ years and vegan in the last few. It happened when they killed my calf. The doctor in the family said that I would die. My whole family died instead, all of cancer in the following ten years. I have always thought I was spared because of help from the animals.

[@Tanouuuu]

I always wandered if my dad died of a rare pancreas cancer because of his cheese indulgence. What types of cancer did your family die from ?

[@eleonorabartoli2225]

@@Tanouuuu breast, bone, and probably colon ( too advanced ).

[@IvyMay-qn2ys]

Only the good die young. All the Vegans seem to live for ever?

[@eleonorabartoli2225]

@@IvyMay-qn2ys Very true: all the animals people eat die young!💛🙏🏼🐾

[@jeff7764]

I turned vegetarian after working near 2 slaughterhouses in Southeast PA. Seeing those cattle and pig haulers coming through our pattern every 2 minutes with the animals thrashing around and screaming inside those trailers was absolutely horrifying and heartbreaking to me! I had trouble driving home from work the one day

[@DBASSDAN]

I've been vegan over 30 years, it's not that hard 🤷‍♂️

[@pepper419]

Be careful you don't go senile. Your brain needs fat. It's made of fat.

[@rondarkman.]

Sometimes i have vegan food next to my meat great balance

[@janieswanson2549]

Playing pretend for 30 years must be exhausting. You literally use animal products just like everyone else here. You know you don't have to play pretend to comment right?

[@DBASSDAN]

@@rondarkman. Not really

[@rondarkman.]

@@DBASSDAN It actually is

[@ziigii46]

So they quit because they want to be healthy more than to fallow some mainstream moral issue? Good for them.

[@thebowandbullet]

Love that you said "Plant-Based Dieters" in the title, PBN, because that's all they ever were -- at best.

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

Every member of a cult says the same thing about those who leave.

[@thebowandbullet]

@@BlackPrimeMinister Funny how many heard someone say veganism is a cult and just repeat it like drones in comment sections without understanding what veganism is and what cults are, let alone how to explain how one is the other.

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

@@thebowandbullet Every cult member says "I'm not in a cult!" until they leave. It is a new experiment. This is undeniable. How presumptuous of you to think you understand dietary requirements better than Native Americans, ancient Africans and all traditional people, NONE of whom were vegan. That's why I know I'm right and you are wrong. It's as simple as that.

[@thebowandbullet]

@@BlackPrimeMinister Your reply proves my point perfectly. Thank you.

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

@@thebowandbullet As usual, refuse to engage with the subject of the argument to avoid cognitive dissonance. When you eventually quit like all the rest, you will then admit you were wrong. Laughable.

[@YvonneShamsan]

Thank you for your GREAT JOB. I HIGHLY APPRECIATE. Keep strong VEGAN BROTHER. WE, the Vegan activists, have to be strong facing the ignorance and a poor excuses for the absolutely atrocious bestiality🤗😽🌿🌾✔️

[@kristinab1078]

There is little to no tolerance or consideration for the individual health needs or conditions of others. If someone who was formally a vegan for 3, 8, 12 years but finds they are having deteriorating health issues and add even a little animal protein to their diet, they become heretics and are told they were "never" vegan and they were "doing it wrong." It's a ridiculous notion that ironically lacks the compassion that so many vegans like to think they possess. Some simply do not do well on this diet -that is the nature of individual differences.

[@carollen5601]

I don't think ignorance is the issue anymore, there are plenty on vegan info. Perhaps it's just too much work for some. In the beginning had to get organized, get all types of vegan recipes revamp my kitchen with necessary kitchen gadgets for processing. Then after a 6 months to a year, it started being routine. Now it's much easier. One thing to always remember you can never have an empty pantry when on Vegan diet. Single people do have a problem there.

[@NevilleWran6666]

@@carollen5601 Mostly people are just happy eating healthy meat.

[@CharlieFader]

@@NevilleWran6666 meat is a not healthy, they just like the taste and are socially conditioned.

[@NevilleWran6666]

Meat is moral and healthy.

[@TheHouseofFruits]

4 years on a COLORFUL and DIVERS WHOLE FOOD plant based diet. Reduced alcohol consumption 2 years ago. Stoped alcohol 2 months ago. Swapped caffeinated coffee for matcha green tea 2 weeks ago. Feeling great. Lots of energy. Lots of focus. Blood tests are perfect. Same for my partner.

[@CristinaAcosta]

Good work

[@pikapi6993]

3:34 that is not a placebo effect. That is your brain treating you because you finally gave it what it yearned for and it wants you to repeat it again and again.

[@vox.vera.vocalcoaching]

I've been vegan for almost 11 yrs now. Recently I had a whole blood analysis done. My doctor, who knows that I'm vegan, was astonished that the blood values were even better than what he'd learned were considered optimal. With some parameters he even shook his head in disbelief and said that it's incredible what good this diet does to my body. His prescription was, 'Keep eating how you were eating, because it seems to be the best for the body.' (and he is a meat-eater!) 💪

[@SteversChed]

Many supplements place the markers in the blood, but not that actual nutrients. Care to show a healthy plants only diet study? We both know you won't. Why do you use animal products needlessly (that means possible and practicable to avoid) while only pretending to be against it?

[@benjones5799]

The problem with most of these people is they don't get enough calories. Not enough calories leads to deficiency. Pretty simple. I've eaten a vegan diet for 18 years. I think it is difficult for most people to care about the animals long term. Feelings rarely last. Self interest is a much stronger motivator long term.

[@rabbitcreative]

> The problem with most of these people is they don't get enough calories. I agree. Almost all my adult life I've been ~140lbs, so I never thought I needed to 'count calories' -- that was something only fat people needed to do. But I was wrong. I almost have to force myself to clock at least 1,500 cals/day.

[@benjones5799]

@@rabbitcreative yea for sure

[@ConGamePro]

If you went vegan for the animals, it’s hard to quit being vegan. Thank the universe that is why I’m vegan.

[@benjones5799]

@@ConGamePro there are a small portion of the population with that amount of empathy for animals. I personally don't have a lot. I would have no issue on a moral level killing and eating an animal. My issue is I would prefer to limit my risk of cancer and heart disease, so I will never eat an animal unless I was literally dying of starvation after not eating for a week

[@panes840]

​@@benjones5799 nice chap you are

[@NAB1960]

Memorial day weekend 2020, one of my brothers had a heart attack and found out he needed to have a quadruple heart bypass. His surgery was delayed in order to stabilize the type 2 diabetes that was discovered and he also had hypertension he was unaware of as well. He had healthcare coverage, but didn't get checkups. He was not obese, but ate all the foods that contributed to his condition, which were lots of meat, chicken, fast food, fat, salt, dairy, eggs, refined flours and sugars, etc. I helped in his postoperative care and struggled to figure out what kind of food to serve him. After much searching I found out about whole food plant based diets and the great results in those with the same health conditions my brother had. We both went whole food plant based immediately as I didn't want to end up sick as well and also wanted to support him. He was able to go back to work in March 2021 as his health was vastly improved. My health has improved as well. Regular exercise is also an important part of our daily lives. I also found out about the environmental detriment of factory farming, and the cruel treatment of animals. Even though it sometimes feels lonely at meal time when people around me aren't making the same choices, I don't see myself eating any other way.

[@Crysalis-bd9so]

I'm pretty sure that if he kept off the fast food, deadly sugar, carbs etc, he would have been more than healthy. Meat and fat is highly important for a healthy diet, and you need fat for your brain to function correctly. You need to learn nutrition, and not from these 'nutritionist' vegans.

[@lemercenairedelespace4199]

I agree strongly , he needs to read the book of weston price .

[@retrospiel]

​@@Crysalis-bd9soblablabla, no science to back up your claims, you've been brainwashed by the meat and dairy industry

[@DennisLaursen89]

As others have already mentioned in the comment section, I think that this transition back to a carnivore diet is due to the influencers' (often) narcissistic nature. For them, veganism was not about the animals nor the environment, but about themselves. As you mention in the video, the vegan influencers often combine their diet with peculiar "sub-diets" like raw food (how can that still be popular BTW?). I think many influencers are just looking for as long a "title" as possible, to "be the most unique one" and therefore the most "interesting" person/influencer. As if they have an internal competition going on. It is also noteworthy (as the video also covers) that the influencers transition back to a meat diet is rarely a flexitarian diet, with a supplement of meat. These ex-vegan influencers often take it to an extreme where they almost ONLY eat meat. ONE IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT INFLUENCERS, is that they run a business. Their primary purpose is NOT to share knowledge about vegan diets that is based on scientific facts. Therefore, I think we should focus more on referring people to reputable sources, KZbinrs and such, if they want to get more information about veganism, rather than fancy influencers.

[@pikapi6993]

every Vegan is doing it for themselves. The animals don't care. They would eat you if they could. Veganism can't improve the environment because the environment is built on th circle of life. There is no organic regenerative farming without cattle, because cattle plays an essential role in the circle of a plant's life.

[@izoobal]

Same as being vegan is about yourself. You get to feel good about yourself doing the "right" thing.

[@samvega4648]

​@@izoobal I used to hate vegetables and had a gag reflex eating beans before becoming vegan. I had to stomach that torture for 1 month and a half where everything I ate tasted like shit. So no, it's not about ourselves. Eventually my taste buds or gut bacteria changed and it became even more tasty than what I was used to, but I was determined to live my whole live like that and you know why? Because of the sheer disgust I felt once I watched some animal footage videos and saw them screaming and despairing. I can not partake into that.

[@kinggeoffrey3801]

​@@samvega4648going to a slaughter house changed my opinion on eating meat.Horrendous experience. Anyone who comes out of a slaughter house and isn't affected is a lunatic imo.

[@rachelgoodkind6545]

@@izoobal Actually,its'about the animals, but also needs to be about yourself. Whereas the carni mentality is about "ME".

[@RawVeganGinger]

Excellent review. Disordered eating contributes to a lot of this. They want to get away from "labels", yet they use grass fed, free range and cage free nonsense. None of these people consulted plant based doctors or nutrition experts.

[@georgewilson7808]

Colo-rectal cancer. The World Health Organization, based on over 800 studies, has classified processed meat (bacon, ham, deli sliced meats, canned meats, others) as a class 1 carcinogen like smoking cigarettes. Red meat, beef and pork, is classified as a class 2 carcinogen. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 25 for women.

[@PurposeIsEverything]

All fruits vegetables have more carcinogenic stuff than meat or milk. The pesticide use us only increasinh, the amount of heavy metals vegans eat is insane and vegans don't consume ghee or butter which is another reason the toxins in body don't go out of stool as ghee detoxifies body.

[@SteversChed]

Care to show a healthy plants only diet study? We both know you won't. Why do you use animal products needlessly (that means possible and practicable to avoid) while only pretending to be against it?

[@SteversChed]

@@PurposeIsEverything He doesn't care. He is too immersed in the fad to accept facts that go against the teachings of frauds.

[@georgewilson7808]

@@SteversChed The BROAD study is a study of the Whole Food plant based diet: A randomized controlled trial (The Gold Standard of Studies) The WFPB group had a self-reported increased quality of life; they decreased their medication, blood glucose and cholesterol. The plant-based group had left the 3-month study 19 pounds lighter, but at 6 months were down about 27 lbs. No mandated exercise or calorie counting was implemented.

[@georgewilson7808]

@@PurposeIsEverything Let us think about that. You know animals eat GMO corn and soybeans in factory farms; so the chemicals go up the chain and are concentrated. You eat them and claim they are the most healthy. Why? Because they contain the most concentrated plant chemicals?

[@cherylwilliams4793]

Thank you, Klaus! 🙏 Your steady, consistent, even-handed message shows the power of your convictions.

[@titoramone4398]

It’s hard sometimes realizing how many people don’t care about animals even though they say they do but glad to see certain people do care and show it with their actions

[@blindbookworm8019]

Yeah, I believe if you eat animals, you shouldn’t call yourself an animal lover you’re just a species. Not you, but I’m talking about those others that say they love animals, but they will eat a dead cow.

[@rogersepeda]

@@blindbookworm8019I take it you’re not a big fan of Steve Irwin .

[@blindbookworm8019]

@@rogersepeda I didn’t watch him enough. I don’t know much about him.

[@rogersepeda]

@@blindbookworm8019 well he loved animals and even risked his life to save animals like crocodiles but he wasn’t vegan .what are your thoughts on someone like that ?

[@HenchHerbivore]

In my view the majority of these people never ate a healthy. balanced, whole foods predominant diet. If they actually cared about animals they’d have done it properly. I’d certainly have been willing to advise them for free as would plenty of other nutrition professionals, I’d wager. They basically didn’t give a shit, so they never asked or looked into it. And they wouldn’t have thrown the animals under the bus to protect their egos either. Wastes of space

[@janieswanson2549]

You literally use animal products needlessly for entertainment from the same animals normal people eat. Thanks for admitting by your own logic that you are a waste of space.

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

I'd be willing to advise them for fr$$.

[@HenchHerbivore]

@@lashedbutnotleashed1984I’m sorry that those who are not cruel to animals make you feel uncomfortable and feel the need to lash out childishly. Bless ya

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

@@HenchHerbivore Hench, my friend. I am a zoologist and I love animals because I understand them as they truly are. Vegans like you do not understand them in the slightest, instead thinking of them as four-legged humans that smell funny. No, they are what they are, and no amount of humanizing them will turn them into people. The vegan "love" of animals is totally fake and based on their own narcissism. It has nothing to do with the animals. It's nothing more than a way to pat yourselves on the back and feel vindicated.

[@Dieblauesau]

this brother is based ❤

[@shelleyhender8537]

As someone who lives with Crohn’s disease and Lupus ~ I found my friends and myself struggled with meat and dairy, when omnivores. My parents tell me of stories, about how I would complain about “tummy aches”, and would avoid meat products as much as possible! My father was a hunter, and both parents enjoy meat and fish still, but find it difficult to digest, and choose to eat a Plant Based Diet when staying with me. They both have more energy and feel physically better, when they stick to a Plant Based Diet! They both have arthritis and have had heart bypass surgery, so they feel it very acutely! If anything…meat causes both me and my Crohn’s friends great gut distress - often leading to intestinal blockages, which in turn lead to emergency surgery. If you have never had your intestines chopped up, resectioned and sutured, then an OSTOMY (a bag put on your side for collection of waste) - I am THRILLED to hear so! But, for those of us who have endured this process, and struggle every single day…do EVERYTHING we can with our diet to remove as much PAIN and future surgery! For us, remaining meatless and dairy-free has made a massive difference in our lives! I also adore animals, and have rescued many wild and domesticated breeds. But, my main point was to address this from a personal, medical experience. Combine minimizing my own personal suffering with that of animals, and it leads me to a Plant Based Diet…junk food free of course! I wish everyone a great week!🐾🇨🇦🐾

[@10AntsTapDancing]

All the food you eat on a vegan diet irritates your gut and makes your Crohn's disease worse. Don't take my word for it ask the medical world. Your digestive system is acid based and designed to digest meat and animal protein not cellulose based foods.

[@camwhitman5425]

I raise chickens and ducks and ThEY DO lay 300 eggs per year and they’re not genetically altered or have crowded living conditions. They’re extremely happy and healthy, and if an egg isn’t fertilized it would just spoil, so you might as well eat it.

[@mikerose1881]

25 years vegan, 30 vegetarian and I am 40. Yep I stoped eating meat when I saw animal being sloughtered when I was 10. I look like 30 and feel great everyday. Gym, mountain running, cycling, good muscular phisique. BUT I do pay attention to callories, proteins, daily hydration (2-3 l liquids), lots of ripe juicy fruits and veggies, wild foods dandelions, nettles, wild blueberries, for Omegas3 I eat hemp seeds, chia seeds and walnuts and thats about the only fats I eat. Supplements: b complex, adek. Simple and easy to maintain after getting used to it.

[@Jedidine]

I was 15 when I stopped eating animals and haven't looked back. I run daily at 48 and feel great! I notice I'm not huffing and puffing after I exercise like the rest of the people I'm with.

[@Jedidine]

I take a multi, omega and calcium supplement. I don't ever gain weight! I love it!

[@windyhawthorn7387]

I don't know why I am watching this when I am hungry and waiting to eat food. I am not a Vegan and never will be. I believe that people have been so far removed from the food supply that they don't understand.

[@gettingnew500]

👍

[@vietnamd0820]

Jon Venus used his child as a silly excuse to not be vegan anymore…why would he not be vegan if it was just about his kid?

[@janieswanson2549]

Why do you use animal products intentionally and needlessly for entertainment while pretending to be against it? From past experience with you, I predict you will evade the question consistently with nonsense and justifications instead of answering truthfully, directly, and factually. I will go ahead and accept your concession now since we both know you will never answer directly.

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

Because he doesn't want his kid to follow in his footsteps and grow up weak and anemic like other vegan kids.

[@GarudaLegends]

Because he does not want his kid to think veganism is healthy, when it is super unhealthy

[@vietnamd0820]

@@janieswanson2549 I don’t eat animals, dairy or eggs…I don’t wear animals skins, fur or feathers…and I don’t do animal testing…can you say the same?

[@vietnamd0820]

@@GarudaLegends If veganism is “unhealthy” then how did Dr Ellsworth Wareham live to be 104 year old by living the last fifty years of his life as a vegan?

[@cristea9429]

Let me tell you my experience… after being vegan for many years, I went back to eating meat in 2022, bcuz I thought a high protein diet would give me the tone I trained for and desired. By the end of 2022, I’d gained 10 pounds and my thigh cellulite had increased. Went back plant-based for new year and I’m building back better! Lost the weight effortlessly. Thighs are shaping up too. I can’t believe I doubted this lifestyle.

[@Crysalis-bd9so]

So you think health means not having any fat on you? Being rail thin is healthy suddenly? If you're a woman you need a certain fat percentage on your body in order to carry a child and be healthy. But hey carry on, it's your life

[@alph8654]

You are assuming she is rail thin. She never said that or indicated it.@@Crysalis-bd9so

[@Ivygeeee]

Imma say this: Longevity islands are Ikara and Okinawa. They mainly eat a plant base diet (in Okinawa they eat fish).

[@ВладиславБондаренко-х5е]

Why i heard that they predominantly ate pork?

[@izoobal]

And the plants are not sentient beings? Nothing in this world wants to die, but it does anyway. It's a fact of this life. Doesn't rationalise cruelty for sure. That should be avoided. But is a tiger cruel when it kills the gazelle?

[@brookie_cuqui]

Klaus, you're a total boss. Thank you for the consistency, for the solid representation, and for the high-quality content. I've been vegan for about eight years and I ran my first three marathons ever all in this past year and I still eat some vegan ice cream. I'm mostly WFPB, but I still have some junk food from time to time. 🤷 Human! Feelin better than ever though. It's hard to go against the societal current, I think that's the crux of the matter for these ex-vegans. The passion in realizing what happens to animals fades and what they had been eating previously is still pushed so enticingly by the industry, but I'm not them, so who knows. What I do know is vegan is so much better. 🌱💚💯🤘🏼

[@alexanderharrison6027]

I became vegan in part because of that Tim bloke and I would thank him for that.But I will never willingly go back to eating animals

[@hummuslife1086]

Vegetarian since birth and went vegan 12 years ago at the age of 16 (now 28). Would never, ever go back as once you truly make that ethical connection you can't go back. It's also super easy for the vast majority of people to access an abundance of vegan food options these days. I'd typically eat porridge with fruit & peanut butter/smoothie for breakfast, veggie sandwich/soup for lunch and curry/dhal/chilli/veggie burger/tofu stir fry/veggie pasta or lasagne for dinner. Legit so many yummy healthy recipes to keep you full. Then having a couple of treats like a vegan magnum or something is good for a bit of balance!

[@lukebruce5234]

what a sad life

[@balrajgosain2262]

@@lukebruce5234 what a arrogant

[@Chudi2000]

That part about salmon inducing a wet dream was hilarious 😂

[@Vegan_und_pro_Deutschland]

No it is sad and poorely... and that is all it is...

[@annefricker8474]

Lol yep it was hilarious. Not something to brag about in public if you are polite. He’ll give granny a heart attack.

[@pepper419]

Enjoy this one. The human brain is sixty percent fat and twenty percent cholesterol. Neither of which you can get from vegetables. Don't starve it.

[@charlierose1842]

@@pepper419Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need. Give it a Google. You don’t need dietary cholesterol, that just leads to heart disease. ❤

[@jennakfae]

😂😂 I can sortaaa relate because I was vegan for a few years and then ate one egg and the next day got my period after not having it for about 3 months. (And don’t tell me it’s about calories because one egg is like 80 calories)

[@Nottherebutthere]

B vitamins! After several years of being strict vegan, I was getting a lot of dementia symptoms. Frightening. Then after researching more, I realized I had missed information about taking B vitamin supplements. After taking them for a couple months, most all dementia had gone. I have since added back small wild fish, some egg. Also still taking B supplements. Back to where I was before going vegan as far as I can tell.

[@respectkindness-oj6xz]

a problem i noticed among fake vegans was they seeked attention and popularity but when realised that veganism is not as popularly practiced as it was popularly heard of they renounced. another problem is even those who heard of veganism never acknowledged it is safe and healthy, but started promoting false information to support their animalbased bias

[@aguitawata]

As a longterm vegan holistic health coach, I come across people and content about being "a former/ex vegan" ALL the time. I correct the terminology first: vegans are committed to a full lifetime of avoiding violence and harm if/when possible, whereas a person eating plant-based for their health may choose to do so temporarily. The first is on an ethical/moral (and often spiritual) path in consideration of the victims of violence, while the second is focused on self only. 38 years without meat, and 14+ years vegan, and I continue to thrive, shattering the beliefs and accusations of my haters and critics. BE the example, go vegan and stay vegan. Keep defining the terms we use correctly to dissolve the confusion on the topic: veganism isn't a diet or a fad.

[@janieswanson2549]

"vegans are committed to a full lifetime of avoiding violence and harm if/when possible" And yet here you are using animal products needlessly for entertainment pleasure that are "possible and practicable" to avoid.

[@aguitawata]

@@Ollieya945 I see you missed the definition of veganism. Try again. Plant based eating, for some, can be a fad. That is not veganism.

[@janieswanson2549]

@@aguitawata I see you missed the definition of "veganism." It's both possible and practicable to stop using animal products needlessly for entertainment. YT is an entertainment platform. Animal based stearic acid (livestock tallow) and animal based activated carbon (livestock bones) are the industry standard in processor manufacturing. How did you comment without using something with a processor? Smoke signals? Just another person who derives more worth from the claim than the actual practice.

[@aguitawata]

@@janieswanson2549 did you mean to reply to me, or the fad diet person wo commented under me? See my original comment and thread for clarification. longterm vegan here, helping to educate.

[@janieswanson2549]

@@aguitawata Yes I meant to reply to you. If you read my comment then you would know you use animal products intentionally and needlessly for entertainment. The definition adds to that in the case of you using animal products that are "possible and practicable" to avoid. That literally means you're not "vegan." Glad I could educate.

[@davegan69]

These Videos should be labelled 'Never Really Vegan'. I do not believe there is any such thing as an Ex-Vegan. End of Story.

[@callumweaver1654]

No disrespect, that is the no true Scotsman fallacy.

[@derbykirby3627]

You can see how calm and collected those ex-vegans are. While vegans are emotionally motivated and angry.

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

@@callumweaver1654 it js

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

@@derbykirby3627 calm and collected? More like crazy and pretentious

[@Incredible43]

@VeganWarrior69 Exactly they are ex-plant based. Veganism is Not a diet, Vegans don't turn their backs on the Animals they are fighting for.

[@miriam2730]

This is so sad. I don't think I could ever go back after physically feeling the animals' pain and crying each time I see a cruel video of animals suffering

[@longevitycoach1573]

Don’t worry, you will eat meat again.

[@jeff7764]

@@longevitycoach1573I haven’t and won’t and I’m 6”3 220lb heavy highway construction worker! I’m proud of not eating meat but also don’t look down on others for doing so. I changed after doing some work on a kill floor in a beef plant as an outside contractor. It was the most horrifying and despicable thing I’ve ever witnessed. Beyond heartbreaking

[@richardlynch1094]

I don't follow an so called influences. I quietly prepare my potatoes, chickpeas, lentils, onions and garlic as the basis of my diet, with as many veggies as I can grow my own. I'm not trying to save your life, I'm trying to save MINE

[@melissafus776]

Ive been a vegetarian for a good 7 years, i have officially stop consuming animal products. But im a little stuck on honey for skin care. But I'm getting there slowly. Im healthier then my family members for the most part and i look younger then everyone and even ppl younger. Im happy about all of this. I hope more ppl understand the good of being vegan for your body and for the animals. Balancing is huge

[@_TradCat_]

I went vegan a few years ago and ended up with kidney stones. Plant based diets contain high amount of oxalates.

[@gettingnew500]

👍

[@broddr]

I was especially disappointed about Cosmic Skeptic, because “seafood” is slowly suffocated to death when it’s hauled out of the water. Of all the animal flesh humans consume, that’s probably the most cruel.

[@rondarkman.]

I love seafood was up in North Queensland last week had a platter of prawns,bugs,oysters and salmon, everything that happened to these seafood was worth it for my taste. I'm flying down to Tasmania soon and trying their local seafood products I can't wait

[@djbethell]

Goes to show Cosmic Skeptic never cared, it was all just a show.

[@LondonSteveLee]

No - religious slaughter is the most cruel - but you never see leftards campaigning against Halal or Kosher where animals are cruelly bled to death - because that would upset some of their protected groups.

[@LibbyRoseEmbroidery]

I think my only reservation with the idea of working with doctors and even dieticians can be that their training can be animal product based (and many doctors have staggeringly little nutrition training). I once chatted with one of the NHS dieticians who worked with my late mother and she told that they are NOT ALLOWED to reccomend vegetarian or vegan diets! Despite knowing that it was better, she wasn't permitted by the UK's major health organisation to promote a plant-based lifestyle! I found that very worrying!

[@panes840]

So glad you said that!! Interesting because the BDA supports it. My daughter is seeing a dietician and she's bloody awful!

[@artimp152]

​@@panes840Father was dying of pancreatic cancer, no chemo. Every time he ate fried eggs, chicken, he was vomiting. Cooked vegan for him for a week, using the John Hopkins diet for pancreatic (similar to diabetic, pancreatitis, and gout recommendations). So he could enjoy fresh oil added, rather than fried, and his pancreas did not overreact as it did with fried foods. But no one else was willing to adapt with him, and the hospice doctor had no food advice, just " your dying, eat ehat you want." They completely ignored his reactions to the fried foods, vomiting, etc. He lived in the Midwest.

[@williamsmith6111]

One of the greatest health benefits of Veganism is slowing down of aging (almost anti-aging). With regards to B12 even Animal-eaters would experience same B12 deficiencies if it's not added into the Meat. BTW fish gets the Omegas from the Algae's so why not take directly from the source (and not fill your body with heavy metals and micro-plastic that sea foods come with). STEMINA, we all know the sexual research that proved that Vegans have better sexual stamina in comparison to the Animal-eaters, even sports stamina also improves a great deal by a balanced/healthy Vegan diet, no wonder so many top athletes/sports people are going vegan.

[@JasonEyermann]

Cosmicskeptic quitting has really disappointed and annoyed me because i have watched him lecture so many people about this.

[@charlotteiliu]

Those people are clearly lying. I wonder what made them lie. 💰💰💰

[@rondarkman.]

Like that vegan couple, the vegans activist, Jordan stevens, Benny the vegan lol😂😂all frauds

[@luluandmeow]

Hens and chickens are much smarter than people give them credit for and make charming, interesting and affectionate companion animals, they should not be abused and mistreated, I absolutely love getting to know my neighbours' hens and observing their behaviour and different personalities and feel privileged when they let me hold and pet them.

[@KonstantinShepard]

I wouldn't be surprised if meat businesses paid them in order to say that.

[@agnichatian]

"No longer vegan" because of doing extreme things that do not work. I've been vegan >10 yrs and meatless >20 yrs; it is easy to do - the only real effort is the same effort that any diet takes - read the ingredients of products, keep a balance etc. Not hard at all. No chronic illness, no drugs - the System hates that.

[@yangtse55]

Only anecdotal but at 63 I thrive on the WFPB diet I adopted at 21. As for "carefully planned"... I eat veggies and beans, supplement with B12... I habitually use miso and high tahini consumption makes my macros somewhat Mediterranean... My obese and chronically sick peers clearly do not eat a carefully-planned omnivorous diet....

[@northerncoloradotransparen1454]

humans have been predominantly vegan/vegetarian since our beginning. That is fact

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

Nope. We have been eating animal foods for millions of years. Proven by anthropological studies.

[@Siegfried5846]

​@@lashedbutnotleashed1984 Why do you hate animals so?

[@GarudaLegends]

Yes. There were cave paintings of ppl throwing spears at lettuce and broccoli.😂

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

@@Siegfried5846 Why would you make such a silly statement? Are straw man arguments your only means of debate? I am a zoologist who has been studying animals for many years and I know all about them. I like them because I understand them. I like them on their own terms. You think you like them because you do not understand them and think of them as hairy human beings with 4 legs. That is disrespectful to the animals. The more you understand animals, the more you will understand their place in nature.

[@Siegfried5846]

@@GarudaLegends That's like saying that the man of today travels to space to fight Thanos with the avengers

[@raziyaswannd]

It is easier to conform to the mainstream way of eating. Being vegan requires work.

[@PooPooBanana2]

It requires being a strong person to lead. Weak people follow.

[@isabellezablocki7447]

Yes it does require work, especially in places that offer very small or no vegan options in restaurants.

[@rondarkman.]

​@couldiBEanymorevegan? Lol the self importance you place on yourself is hilarious, happy Easter my prawns are even more tasty now

[@isabellezablocki7447]

@@rondarkman. Dans le genre con, tu fais fort!

[@pepper419]

@@isabellezablocki7447 I'll stay weak. Steak pour moi.

[@isabellezablocki7447]

Convenience and social pressure lead to forgetting the horror the animals go through and somehow make up stories. I never forget.

[@rondarkman.]

I never forget how many delicious animals we can choose from

[@isabellezablocki7447]

@@rondarkman.Tiens, le même con encore!

[@ponnamy]

@@rondarkman. Yes, like dogs, cats and rats. Very yummilious.

[@rondarkman.]

@@ponnamy don't know don't eat em

[@matzikmasroum7174]

​@@ponnamy If you can't tell the difference between a chicken and a dog, i am afraid there is no cure for this. And there will never be

[@viandeandco]

We have a plant based diet. Our diet is not a religion; we already have one and don't need another. It is good to practice graciousness. The world can use a lot more kindness towards each other.

[@nickmeale1957]

I'll be honest, a vegan diet didn't work for me until I really amped up my veggie intake. I think there isn't enough talk about veggie intake

[@georgewilson7808]

I suffered from metabolic syndrome (obesity, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood sugar). I went whole food plant based no sugar oil or salt and I lost 65 pounds, all my conditions greatly improved, my gums stopped bleeding, and erections and energy returned. I used to have an appetite that was never satisfied; whole foods cured it. I no longer use a sleep apnea machine. Finally, the food is cheap-Beans, lentils, rice, potatoes and seasonal apples. Also, I save money by not having to buy pills or visit the Doctor. I am thankful to all the vegans who suffered attacks to reveal the truth to me.

[@SteversChed]

Care to show a healthy plants only diet study? We both know you won't. Why do you use animal products needlessly (that means possible and practicable to avoid) while only pretending to be against it?

[@georgewilson7808]

@@SteversChed The BROAD study is a study of the Whole Food plant based diet: A randomized controlled trial (The Gold Standard of Studies) The WFPB group had a self-reported increased quality of life; they decreased their medication, blood glucose and cholesterol. The plant-based group had left the 3-month study 19 pounds lighter, but at 6 months were down about 27 lbs. No mandated exercise or calorie counting was implemented.

[@SteversChed]

@@georgewilson7808 Glad you agree with me, that isn't a plants only diet study. The broad study confirms they use synthetic supplements on all participants. As usual, you're making things up. You evaded both questions as usual. Thanks for the easy win and your concession.

[@georgewilson7808]

@@SteversChed ~The BROAD study is a study of the Whole Food plant based diet: A randomized controlled trial (The Gold Standard of Studies) The WFPB group had a self-reported increased quality of life; they decreased their medication, blood glucose and cholesterol. The plant-based group had left the 3-month study 19 pounds lighter, but at 6 months were down about 27 lbs. No mandated exercise or calorie counting was implemented.

[@Jedidine]

I'm so happy for you! Makes sense.

[@garrettb72]

The reason these ex-vegan say they feel better after eating fish is the iodine. Supplement with Lugol's iodine and save the fish

[@isabellezablocki7447]

Yes iodine is an important nutrient that can be lacking in vegans because they don't eat enough seaweeds but I don't think that in one portion of fish, all of the sudden you can get all your iodine.

[@rondarkman.]

Seafood is glorious

[@SparklinYoga]

You can also just add seaweed to the diet

[@isabellezablocki7447]

@@rondarkman. But the picture of yourself is not.

[@rondarkman.]

​@@SparklinYoga Or fish

[@pepper419]

You still can't argue the fact that people who don't eat a healthy amount of meat and fish and live on mostly carbohydrates do, in fact grow shorter, by far than the meat-eaters, that grow much taller and stronger. This has been shown all over the world and is showing up now among modern vegans today.

[@alexmacander]

I ate vegan seven years & fell off a little after that out of “convenience”. I wouldn’t have considered my self a true vegan until recently after reassessing my ethics & that supporting animal cruelty with my money didn’t sit right with me.

[@SteversChed]

And yet you continue to use animal products needlessly. Care to show a healthy plants only diet study? We both know you won't. Why do you use animal products needlessly (that means possible and practicable to avoid) while only pretending to be against it?

[@hellenrose9556]

What all ex vegan influencers have in common is that they are influencers. They are content creators, and their content was primarely about their diet. Which means that it was most probably fake from the beggining, it is content, not real life. And whatever they do next, would also probably be all about content as well. Another thing is, for all of those people, veganism was never anything more then a diet. It was always about THEM, about THEIR health, THEIR looks, etc. Even when they are talking about animals, it is secondary, because they, in fact, never shifted the mindset away from antropocentric carnistic perspective. When you see a 'vegan' bying dog from a breeder, it becomes clear that they are not truly vegan.

[@k.b.8912]

Been vegan for almost 8 years now … I’ve learned everyone’s biology is different. After about 5 to 6 years I noticed I was struggling with heavier endurance activities and started doing research, there are certain nutrients that are harder to absorb from plant sources especially if you let your diet get a little sloppy time to time. Naturally if you’re doing heavier endurance you should be watching nutrients regardless because you are depleting them quickly and deficiencies exist for people on all types of diets especially if you drink caffeine and alcohol etc. I played with a lot of supplements experimenting and I’m at a point where I can confidently say I’ve found the dietary support I needed and feel great again! Just did a trail race a few weeks ago with only two months training and took a 3rd place and the winner happened to be plant based as well, I’m also 40 this year so it felt really good haha! Here is a list of things to look into, I’m not saying someone needs to take all of these things especially if their diet is really healthy but investigate them because it’s not uncommon to struggle with a couple of these (on many different diets): B12/B complex, Creatine, Taurine, Iron, calcium/magnesium, Zinc, K2, D3, algae based Omegas, collagen support (Irish sea moss for smoothies), if you struggle with vitamin A conversion it can be an issue for some on a plant based diet .. anyhow if you are feeling crappy on the diet and don’t want to quit, you have the option to see if a supplement can make you 180 if your biology struggles with absorption or production of a couple of them. Regardless of your diet choice I wish you happiness and health ☺️ take care of yourselves.

[@janieswanson2549]

If you have to supplement then it isn't a proper diet. That goes equally for all people who need supplements on a omnivorous, carnivorous, or plants only diet. You literally use animal products needlessly. No point in lying about being "vegan."

[@jonasrmb01]

idk anything about irish sea moss but you can just supplement the amino acid glycin from a vegan source 1/3 of collagen is made from it but it's healthier & more effective than collagen👍🏻

[@partlysimpson5154]

This is what they say generally, after 5-7 years there is downfall as vegan in terms of health

[@gretaeberhardt541]

Dr. Matthew Nagra had great points, I appreciate that he mentions studies but more so was impressed with his factual, though pretty much common sense, arguments...that I never thought of. I would love to hear more from him. Thanks for a great video!

[@PLANTBASEDNEWS]

He is fantastic. You can find more of him on Instagram by just searching his name! He produces amazing and educational content.

[@anicetobarbosa7402]

Klaus, please cover the new IPCC's report. As Mic the Vegan pointed out, a lot as been left out. This matter needs more coverage because the meat industry successfully blocked the attempt for the IPCC to recommend a plant based diet. Thank you!

[@trishstauble3461]

The Ag Industry at work ! Agriculture causes 25% of the greenhouse gases...our earth is dying and our grandkids are the ones who will suffer because us older folks could not stop the gas and ag industries.

[@janieswanson2549]

You should asked Mic about his kid and the diet he had it on... Long story short, it didn't end well for his kid.

[@PLANTBASEDNEWS]

We posted an article about this Aniceto! You can read it here: plantbasednews.org/opinion/opinion-piece/ipcc-report-key-points-vegan-foods-animal-farming/

[@panes840]

​@@janieswanson2549 how do we know it was the vegan diet for Mic and his kid? I don't have a strong opinion because it wasn't my life and I wasn't there. EAT, MOVE REST and their YT channel havechad x2 successful pregnancies and kids are throving but the haters hate and try to say shirty things. Humans are vile.

[@TheINFP_Diary]

Another thing to mention about plant exclusive children is that some may seem "stunted" with their growth compared to their peers before or around puberty (because most children are getting large amounts of growth hormones from animal meat or from dairy consumption) Then after puberty hits, the children who has continued to eat plants, they grow to the same or larger size then other children.

[@fityoga86]

Thank you Klaus, for another great video. Veganism is not a fad diet, it is an ethical stance against animal exploitation. These people were never vegan, you become vegan for the animals, NOT for your health. But saying that, a plant based diet is the healthiest there is. When I went vegan for the animals, I didn't realise the incredible & positive effect, it would have on my health. I reversed heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension & lowered my BMI from 36 to 23!

[@aethylwulfeiii6502]

I feel like the cutting out dairy and eggs thing is a tad bit extremist. Bulls do not respect your rights, and chickens don’t either.

[@jakeandsarahhealthnuts3299]

I think the community relied too much on these influencers. We have to remember that someone starting or stopping a diet that did not work for them is not science. You need researchers with multiple subjects and a clinical controlled trial for it to be true science

[@rabbitcreative]

> You need researchers with multiple subjects and a clinical controlled trial for it to be true science I disagree. When I benchmark a piece of software, and record my results, I'm doing 'science'.

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

Being motivated is a necessity to get where you want.

[@Kristers_K]

All i see are people who either starved themselves by not eating enough calories/nutrients or went to the extreme side of the spectrum such as raw fruit based diets....it's absurd. There is no reason to eat raw or high fat/keto or whatever, it's not sustainable or healthier, where as cooked starches are, be it potatoes or beans or anything in between. Cooked starches + greens/spices and some fresh produce like fruit is really all you need to live life-long on plant based diet...maybe toss in soem veggies, not these crazy, non-sensical short term fad diets.

[@granddaddyofthemall6320]

I did that and it messed me up bad.

[@sassymate5684]

sentient animals like fish love to eat each other in cold blood all day every day ,

[@brothercaleb]

😂

[@tanyaideas]

Human beings have been eating meat since time immemorial. Animals eat other animals. While I agree that it is spiritually in tune to not harm animals as much as we can, it is impossible to undo centuries of history and expect everyone to stop eating meat. So please - vegan or vegetarian, pescaterian or whatever you are - stop judging people who aren't.