All Things Vegan With

[@Pjvenom1985]

"You are personally responsible to becoming more ethical than the society you grew up in."🌱 Good man Ed, nice conversation guys.🌅

[@amanvermalh]

I have been vegan for 3 years now. In this period, I have listened to Ed hundreds of times but still I want to hear more. The immense compassion, thoughtfulness, wisdom, patience in his personality is truly pleasing and satisfying for my soul.

[@CalMoul3]

My buddy and I were pondering just how many people Ed has convinced into veganism, vegetarianism, or some kind of harm reduction. Words can’t express my gratitude for this man, he has done so much, and will continue to impact the world.

[@notyourdad]

You mean how much human suffering he's caused with this ideologically driven diet that deprives people of the most nutritious food on the planet?

[@pegbuckner5074]

Ed convinced me, the very first time I heard him from one of his street debates!!! 🙏🏻🌈🌱

[@skylermikalson6159]

His video on backyard eggs convinced me to go all the way

[@jeremiahbaxter6887]

I've thought about it with my partner, and I don't remember what our estimate was, but I could see it easily being in the thousands. According to his website, 33,248 people signed up to go vegan through Ed’s content in a 12 month period. Extrapolate that out to all the years he's been doing this, and then consider the number of people who went vegan but didn't sign up after seeing one of his talks, and then extrapolate for the millions of views on his videos, and I think the number starts to get pretty high. I don't have anything to back this up, but I wouldn't be surprised if Ed was the single best thing that ever happened to animals in recorded human history.

[@utube1818]

well maybe not the world, just a few dogooders on Utube.

[@noway822]

Turning vegan 5 years ago is my proudest achievement

[@dooder126]

I truly admire how Ed elevates the respectability of everyone in the room, especially those that may vehemently disagree with him. Nobody comes out looking like the bad guy, rather everyone comes out looking like intelligent, thoughtful human beings just trying to survive living. Such an inspiration.

[@JordanCalifornia27]

Such a great discussion. I met Ed almost 2 years ago in Sacramento when he came into my restaurant. He was very kind and a great listener. We need more people like him! I also want to thank @privateparts for having him on the show and being so respectful toward him. Thank you all for everything you do 🙏

[@juliewake4585]

It’s great that you agree with the argument that we don’t need religion to make us do good Ed. Being in fear that the afterlife will strike at us if we do bad things is really not the way to live our lives.

[@libertadvalerio870]

God I love Ed. Awesome and open minded hosts! Great show.

[@mary-anne740]

Now I love Ed even more! #veganforlife #veganfortheanimals #earthlinged

[@mariamerigold]

Absolutely loved this video. Thank you 😊

[@privatepodcast]

So glad!

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

Ed is exactly right. When I was a talk show host and sponsored debates, it took me a while to realize to just shut up and listen. I gave them the driver's seat. I ask relevant questions and allow them to contemplate them. This is called the Socratic Method of argumentation and is very powerful. They feel more in control and are more apt to think reflectively as they feel that they are challenging their own thoughts rather than you challenging them aggressively. It works. I conducted over 500 broadcasts and that was the best lesson I ever learned when interacting with people with different and contrary views. I learned something too.

[@posthumorous]

this was a great talk. it's refreshing & necessary to have such self-reflective & healthy conversations on veganism where (yet) non-vegans instead of getting defensive actually are willing to learn & change & ask the insteresting questions. it portays the shift of the public attitude towards this massively relevant yet still underrepresented topic. thank you for giving it this much needed platform.

[@stevenmarkhansen]

ed is one of my heroes❣️

[@PooPooBanana2]

The guy on the right needs to watch Seaspiracy. Actually they both should!

[@RR_85]

Awesome podcast. Ed is such a compassionate and professional guest. Loved it.

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

I know someone vegan 4 years needs no supplements as she's very healthy eats enough veg fruit and wholegrain foods. Also mock meats are actually nicer tasting than actual meat so I can't see why anyone would choose to eat animals still when we have better alternatives literally if I ever went back to eating animal products I'd still eat mock meats that says it all

[@welcomeback2mychannel]

OK your friend desperately needs to supplement vitamin B12 and omega 3. I'm not being ignorant, I'm vegan myself. In this day and age, you cannot get enough B12 from diet alone as we have steralised the soil too much and the adequate bacteria and cobalt are not present in soil for there to be a reliable enough quantity of B12 to meet our needs. Even foods supplemented with B12 are not in such quantities to get enough every day. With omega 3, we need it from DHAs and EPAs, as well as ALAs. ALAs are present in various seeds and nuts, though DHAs and EPAs are present in algae and in small amounts in leafy greens (that's why fish have such high amounts, because they eat sea plants that have omega 3s). We really should be supplementing omega 3 FROM ALGAL OIL to get the DHAs and EPAs as well as the ALAs because the former two are very difficult to get from the plants we eat conventionally. It would be awesome if we didn't have to supplement and hopefully one day we won't have to, but things the way they are now, we (everyone, not just vegans) need to supplement certain nutrients.

[@Herb-lw9vv]

Enjoyed this one a lot. Great discussion. Thanks.

[@writerchik44]

#VeganForLife

[@agataanzur7078]

thanks to Ed for education !

[@Sgarlaid]

It absolutely IS important what’s natural, we only began eating meat through necessity because we began migrating all over the world (away from our natural food source in tropical climates - FRUIT & LEAFY GREENS)

[@milesanderson301]

Hamsters in the wild eat a lot of insects but broccoli is nice as well. My cats love to eat mice, moles, and sometimes chipmunks. They often just eat the head. Definitely more nutritional and natural than any "food" you can buy them at the grocery store thought.

[@paulcostello3896]

Fantastic podcast and super articulate guest. 👏

[@RyanCowan]

Amazing chat !!! 🙌

[@BendeMark]

25:23 it’s called cognitive dissonance 👍🏾

[@TheAndyVegan]

Ed is so well-spoken. Thank you for hearing him out with an open mind. I've been vegan since 2012 and it's the best decision I have made. Most vegans will say the same because it's truly a beautiful life to live. I think once people find out how to get basic nutrients from plant-based sources then it's a breeze going forward. Always follow your heart ♥

[@dancinwithshepa5932]

really good conversation, guys. Ed, love you , as always. vegan for the animals, first. but i love that Ed also talked about reforesting land and less pesticide use. good man.

[@TheHestya]

Such a great interview. We call him Vegan Jesus in our household. The compassion he has, the work he puts in for the betterment of the world, the patience he has for people that stand against him. Such a great guy.

[@twiggmister1]

I don't think he views himself as incredibly compassionate Rather than incredibly honest and logical

[@winnielogan8837]

way to go ed!!!!

[@fredrickpeters1628]

Is there an mp3 available for purchase?

[@MercyForTheInnocent]

choose love, good health, veganism!

[@knocky3659]

6:22 Nah, don't think he is comfrontational. It is actually frustratimg sometimes to see how non-confrontational he is (or was, because I see it changing, like when talking of animal abuse on tv) Reality sucks for animals because of us. Stay Strong, Stay Vegan🍎💪

[@meghanvail1713]

❤ PEACE LOVE AND VEGANS. GLAD IM VEGAN

[@biggregg5]

I'm 6'7" and weigh 235 lbs. In the US, my grocery bill is about $100. I'll eat out on occasion, but if I didn't, the grocery bill would remain about the same. Saying veganism is too expensive, and elitist of all things is absurd.

[@E11or]

Yeah vegan food is the most cheapest haha potatos rice and stuff

[@biggregg5]

@@E11or Absolutely. Rice, beans, fruits, vegetables. When someone acts as if eating meat is cheaper than that stuff, I wonder if they are complete idiots and have never stepped foot in a kitchen in their entire lives.

[@StevieLWeisend]

I have to say that in a burning building situation, if it were between my own dog and a stranger, I’m saving my dog, sorry. So, I guess I would make a kinship argument.

[@Mesterjakel7]

what a legend

[@lauratanln]

Many people do not know about the number of animals killed during frequent disease outbreaks due to the ease of spreading among overcrowded and stressed animals. To save costs, animals are simply baked slowly in agony to death, called ventilation shutdown, sometimes simply termed as culled. But the process is never described in the media. Imagine being trapped in a hot car with many others, with no way to escape. Sometimes foam is added as well to the agony. Horrific beyond words.

[@trisha6370]

is it called nitrogen foam?

[@lauratanln]

@@trisha6370 whatever foam it is, it makes anyone suffocate miserably.

[@tubefreakmuva]

I'm not vegan, but the way Ed presents himself makes me happy 👍

[@noway822]

Out of interest, why not? Not judging just wondering

[@tubefreakmuva]

@@noway822 It's not in line with the physical realm IMO, even the cute ducks eat worms. There are nutrients that can only be found in animal products anyway, absolute madness to be plant based. The amount of associated deforestation, pollution and insect life lost just negates the whole point to begin with. Having sheep cows goats everywhere keeps the soil and lakes full of life. And most people give up on a cleansing diet after a while anyway, can't keep cleansing all the time lol.

[@zurizoraya8672]

Earthling Ed is FINE!! 😍😍 I'm just saying. . I know he has a girlfriend but I had to let it be known for some of haters in the comment section.

[@KerryHopkins]

Why don’t you both watch Earthlings and then come back to us with your thoughts? @privateparts or the Land of Hope and Glory documentary.

[@jan9562]

Are you vegan yet?

[@growyourownfreedom2191]

Does Jamie use the profits from candy kittens to buy all the fish he eats, and if so is it truly a vegan business? If buy buying these sweets we are funding the fish habit?

[@karenlee7777]

What about a fruit forest?

[@googlekillsfreespeech4370]

No. I'm not some elite and being vegan isn't hard or expensive.

[@mariannemiller-realtor6881]

Such an amazing interview...I sooo love Ed! I am a vegan 64 year old athlete..I have been vegan since I was 19..I LOVE that the world is starting to listen...Some amazing people involved in this mission!!

[@strawberrysunshinelover]

Wow you're gorgeous and look so young. I'm 45 vegan most of my life. Not very athletic but im active and its a big life changer. I was very sick being vegetarian since age 7 and went vegan when I learned more about milk and eggs and the health benefits as a result of compassion are amazing

[@Patrick-d1j8f]

59 year old successful regional sports athlete out running, out performing, out strengthening meat eaters week in week out and effortless vegan since 18 .

[@ashtongrist]

I love him to. Im a boy its not a sexual thing but he has nice hair and eyes and has such compassion Nd charisma.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sgilmour47]

Going vegan didn't just make me more compassionate to animals, it made me more compassionate to humans, too. I used to throw litter out of my car, never recycled, just lived a very insular life. Now I pick up litter because I think of wildlife and our environment, and consider my effects in general in the world. Its changed me for the better in so many ways. It's the best thing I've ever done and I don't mind being a minority if I'm confident I do my best to be a positive influence in this world and align my morals with my actions.

[@celiafrostborn]

Alternatively, steak is tasty and I don't care what happens to the cow that gave me the steak. I eat that suffering up with a smile, Gimme that steak over those stupid greens any day XD. Now to say I'm an immoral person though, I'm a great person to other people. Farm animals are just food to me though, I pet em and say how tasty they are going to be.

[@Lyran7]

@@celiafrostborn you're clearly not a great person, whether your comment is trolling or true for you, its scummy

[@geodesicadomes5636]

Not to sound too much of a mystical hippie but for sure, cutting animal products out of your diet allows one's vibration to get higher than the low vibrational frequencies the powers that shouldn't be want for us to have. Naturally one's empathy will lead to better choices when we allow ourselves to feel that empathy.

[@suindoe8141]

This!

[@meadowbright9134]

@@celiafrostborn Actually, you do care ☺️ U wouldn't write this comment if it wasn't like that ✨🌿

[@lauratippett]

Going vegan is still, hands down, the best thing I've ever done. Ed is just an incredible human and we're so grateful for the work he does!

[@TomKilworth]

I’d agree. Top 5 best decisions I’ve made in life

[@feartheduck6664]

What a hero. Look at his property portfolio. He loves you.

[@fredrickpeters1628]

I too agree. Going vegan has been a process that I had to examine all that I do. Not only compassionate to non-human animals, but compassionate to all aspects of my life. Going vegan, as in a vegan lifestyle, has brought me to a peaceful life. It has actually been very easy

[@mattsapero1896]

Same.

[@fp1912]

Me too!

[@Kaz.2719]

Man it’s so funny how nearly every omnivore or “flexitarian” as they say always says they “don’t eat that much meat” I used to say the same thing

[@austindobbins8957]

When I was addicted to less socially acceptable things, my peers always spoke the same about the frequency and volume, dishonestly of course.

[@GeddyRC]

Kinda the same way alcoholics “don’t drink that much” and smokers “only smoke once in a while.” Eating animal products these times per day, and typically more than one per meal, 365 days per year and in massive quantities on holidays, is not moderation in the slightest. I know this because I used to say the same shit, “I don’t every eat dairy!” Not realizing that I drank whey and casein shakes at least twice a day 😭

[@juliewake4585]

I’ve heard that argument so many times.

[@seanmoynihan7471]

Joey carbstrong triggered me,vegan lies turned me full Carnivore, losing weight and pain reducing and its actually MORE ETHICAL, I am proud to eat at least1 beef animal,1 pig,5 lambs,600 unfertilised hen eggs every year

[@juliewake4585]

@@seanmoynihan7471 I’d love to see your evidence for what you are arguing.

[@WTFisMYname24]

Earthling Ed is probably the single reason I actually made the switch years ago. What a walking legend to have on your podcast!

[@enik8747]

He’s the reason I made the switch a month ago after a year of thinking about it but procrastinating

[@ahimsainthekitchen]

That's Amazing. No Vegan Activist influenced me to be Vegan. Screaming, Tortured Animals did. I only wish I became Vegan sooner. #veganforanimals

[@fp1912]

Being vegan for the past 24 years has helped me find a tiny bit of peace in this cruel, scary world. It’s helped me be more compassionate toward other humans as well.

[@peachesmcgee4795]

I'm well on my way to becoming fully vegan now, partly thanks to this fella.

[@MayorBrownn]

Have you made the switch yet?

[@ponnamy]

Congrats! 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!

[@thatsalt1560]

@@ponnamy 👍👍👍 I don't know the book but I had some education within nutrition and a past as a vegetarian so it wasn't hard to get started. It really is important to know some of it and from a good source and not someone online pushing an extreme diet.

[@ahimsainthekitchen]

My only regret in becoming Vegan is that I haven't done it sooner. By Liberating animals, we are also liberating ourselves from the prevailing culture of oppression and abuse that we wreak upon ourselves and non-human animals. #veganforanimals

[@busynana7917]

Hope you make that final step … 💚

[@nick3720]

Ed is one of the most humble heroes of history.

[@Capcommunist]

Always a pleasure hearing Ed discuss veganism, never gets old. 🌱

[@findedich4054]

True

[@The40yearoldVegan]

If you saw the horrors of a slaughterhouse like I have you’d be haunted. I was sold a lied much like we all have, told we have to eat animals. 8 years vegan now I’ve never felt better other then knowing what happens every single day. If we’re honest with ourselves we’d see through this industry.

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

Yes have u seen joey carbstrongs latest investigation? ...its horrendous literally haunting me every day since and I've seen some terrible footage in the past.....it has literally traumatised me and I didn't watch the whole thing 💔 😪

[@The40yearoldVegan]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx I’m so sorry 💙you had to experience that. I saw joeys video its awful. I’m glad they exposed this place because this is standard everywhere. It should be normal for us to feel this way upset, angry and it’s traumatic. Its truly the biggest injustice with the vast amount of beings that have to go through this(including workers not the ones in joeys video). I worked as a government “welfare” inspector and in investigations. I’ve seen a lot of this which 99% of people will never unfortunately. I see a therapist who helps me with daily flashbacks and dealing, living in a world that isn’t awake YET! I’ve muted a lot of people on Instagram and other social platforms just because these videos tend to re-traumatize. Honestly we don’t need to see it all the time if we are for the animals. I share my experiences on podcasts and interviews, street outreach, demos etc.. but i’m careful not to get graphic unless prompted to.

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

@@The40yearoldVegan I do street outreach with anonymous for the voiceless only started recently its very confronting sad tho too as u witness first hand how ignorant people are about it all and I feel helpless still ...until all animals are free il feel that way😑 I'm so sorry u had to go through and witness that I can't imagine what it must have been like 😢 💔I hope ur getting the help u need and ur able to try and deal with the emotions and deep trauma this must have caused u x

[@The40yearoldVegan]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx nice I’m an AV and We The Free organizer here in Ontario Canada. I’m surrounded by so many great people (this community) and therapy it helps a lot. I also had to stop bearing witness for some time. I was getting angry and not being relatable. I was also part of the Meat the victims action here in Ontario. Anything we can do to expose this awful industry thank you for speaking up taking a stance. We the frees been a good experience it’s more then just a diamond it’s more so coaching and community building. They do free workshops on street outreach on Facebook

[@vegancolleen]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx Yes, me too. I've seen much horror in animal ag films over the years. But I will NEVER forget that cow in Joey's recent investigation. Never.

[@Cdnl4927]

Ed is so calm and thoughtful and intelligent when confronted with stupid arguments - lol. Not in reference to this interview, just in general.

[@utube1818]

It's the dopey eyes, just can't take him serious.

[@Cdnl4927]

@@utube1818 For dopey eyes, he sure speaks intelligently. Lol. Better than most people.

[@Cdnl4927]

@Paul Semmens it's much better to not have standards

[@Cdnl4927]

@Paul Semmens ha ha. Being judged by those who don't like standards

[@Cdnl4927]

@Paul Semmens So it goes both ways. Lol. Whataboutism. Lol!

[@LeckieInstallsLondon]

My favourite part of this video is how positive and respectful the comments here are 🎉

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

I literally know eds story off by heart now...lol

[@drsalka]

Same! 🫶😹 the chickens, the kfc, the hamster with the love for 🥦 but hating kale 🥹

[@loadeddiaper4216]

Same lol

[@hippodoesyes6475]

Haha he does tell it quite often

[@Anyone_-qy4wx]

If you own a vegan company but are not vegan yourself because you “like the taste”, you are for *money* and not for Veganism.

[@Assassin99584]

Cope

[@hata6290]

@@Assassin99584 ???

[@maxprokopenko4692]

@@hata6290 This guy is the ultra-vegan, he loves watching and commenting on vegan media, thanks Assassin 9958!

[@welcomeback2mychannel]

tbf, he explicitly said as much. But if it starts out as catering to vegans that progresses to become vegan oneself, what's the problem?

[@ahimsainthekitchen]

I LOVE Eearthling Ed. Beautiful Human Being. My dogs played a huge part in me going Vegan. There is a soul behind every pair of eyes. I realized ALL animals feel pain and want to live a life free from harm just like us. #veganforanimals

[@Ba1ster]

Inspirational video. Being a veggie all my life I went vegan 8/9 years ago and have never looked back. You can’t dismiss what is going on out there to the animal and marine life.🌱🙏🏽

[@tommyhenriksson]

Gosh this was sucha chill and open minded conversation! Love the calm- and kindness of it. Ed is a living legend! If you’re not considering going vegan after hearing him speak here you should start questioning yourself.

[@mary-anne740]

💯💯💯🌱💚

[@deathdealer6696]

Ed for President #GoVegan 🌱

[@WhyArentYouVegan]

Thanks Ed for speaking up for animals.

[@NoInjusticeLastsForever]

I hope we've all seen that if we're truly against injustice, we know what path forward we need to take. ❤️

[@willbournerv2259]

It's hard to be prononents of justice and respect when we support slitting animal's throats open

[@GaryS-lp4oz]

I became a vegetarian around 10 years ago and went vegan last year one thing I always tell people that are trying to go vegan is that it is so important to eat the right food it can be a much healthier diet when done right

[@Kalvis1]

Thank you for being vegan!

[@katie3472]

Loved this interview! Ed is an incredible debater. As for Jamie's question about insects versus livestock - as humans, frankly the best thing we could do for most other species is to end humankind. But of course we aren't going to do that - we are always going to prioritise ourselves - so you have to use that as a starting point. From this, we have decided to balance our domination with moral frameworks and we already show kindness, respect and a sense of justice to many species of animals. Veganism calls for this to be extended so that we end unnecessary suffering of all animals as far as is physically possible (i.e., so humans can still eat) which really isn't that radical. The roots of kindness and disdain for cruelty are already among us. Also - the argument of 'well bugs sometimes die when we grow vegetables, so therefore I'm going to continue to pay for cows to be slaughtered and put through violence I'd never be able to stand and watch' is worringly popular 😂

[@bonniek7228]

❤️

[@vegancolleen]

So well said. 🌱💞

[@drsalka]

That last one with bugs and other crop deaths is increasingly becoming the new “where do u get your protein” debunking equivalent phrase. If only these people applied their ingenuity for something more constructive, … hum… maybe going vegan?:)))

[@iainmacinnes1660]

The reality of the future of all life on planet earth is dependent on the human inclination to protect the aforementioned life forms. The future does not look good.

[@shanemous2451]

that's the problem with basing your moral framework on "reducing suffering" rather than bodily autonomy. this implies you can do anything unethical as long as the individual doesn't suffer

[@RobertMcD]

Sorry for this but I've always said that if you can slide a blade across an animals throat while maintaining eye contact, watching it's life slip away and then happily eat it, you must be psychotic. Look at your cat or dog in the eyes and do the same thing.. It's all the same. Selfish desire.

[@relocatetoItaly]

abattoirs do this by electric shock then Butchers do the rest. only Islam halal uses this method to kill meat animals, by bleeding out. So your argument is very flawed even if I agree with your sentiments.

[@seanmoynihan7471]

No it means your a real man,

[@notyourdad]

One is a pet and the other will feed and nourish you - false equivalency. I didn't bring home a cat and spend money feeding it and taking it to a vet in order for it to feed me and nourish me - that is not his purpose in life - it's purpose is to keep me company. The purpose of the animals I eat is to feed and nourish me, not keep me company and bother me about getting let out in the middle of the night - so they are clearly not the same thing. Also, by your definition every human being who ever lived up until a few thousand years ago was psychotic - you owe your very life to their psychopathy because had they not killed animals the human race would've gone extinct.

[@anthony3014]

@@notyourdad Why do you think we have the right to decide the purpose of animals? They aren't ours, they are individuals experiencing life with their own sentience and the animals that humans have assigned to be killed never would choose that. We should always consider the victim's perspective right? I think you're right in that humans were not just all psychos killing animals in the past - it was to ensure our survival ensuring our species to continue. However even then I doubt people would have taken pleasure in the killing, it was out of necessity. That isn't the case now, and the mass suffering that is caused by human's selfish desires is is no way justifiable.

[@notyourdad]

@@anthony3014 Nature decided that some animals are pray and others are predator. The literal purpose of pray on this planet is to be eaten by predators - I didn't invent this concept, evolution did. Predators eat pray in order to not only survive but also thrive. Humans are predators evolved to eat primarily meat as evidenced by stable isotope studies - this is irrefutable. Eating the species appropriate diet is what any species that wants to thrive ought to be doing. Leaving out the most nutritious food source on the planet which we are evolutionarily adapted to consume is ill-advised if one wants to thrive - do so at your own peril but do no suggest others should follow the same foolish advice because you are emotionally invested in an ideology. Nature and evolution and human physiology do not care about your feelings or those of any other animal.

[@mahasamhadan4326]

It is true. One of the most things that impressed me about Ed is that he is soooooooo patient, polite and mature in the way he handles arguments. Even when the other side is so provoking, no idea how he does it.

[@dj.h7424]

Yes that is the skill I need to learn!! keep humility and reason when you feel like getting super angry at the injustice.

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

Being religious is nothing to do with veganism I find more religious people actually agree with eating meat and belive the bible says so ....I had a debate with an orthodox Christian who ate pig. The bible says not to eat pigs they are unclean she avoided the argument and said animals are of lower value....so being religious has nothing to do with it

[@mrSam3ooo]

True cause in Buddhism it says "all life is sacred" but I still know so many Buddhists that consume meat

[@konyvnyelv.]

Veganism is more related to Eastern religions since they believe animals have souls. But also in the Abrahamic faiths there's the idea that eating animals is bad. Jews believe, once the messiah has come back, we'll give up meat. Eden garden was veg too.

[@markrieke8753]

See the film prayer for compassion

[@bailey3923]

Ed is so graceful and intelligent as always♥️

[@justme92able]

Thank you for promoting animal rights, the greatest injustice on earth

[@judysimmance657]

I run an animal rescue centre, I would love for there to be no need for animal rescue centres.

[@JaTurtle515]

Everyone always says it’s expensive to eat healthy.. but I always think it’s expensive to go to the doctor and pay for the surgeries and pills associated with eating animals.

[@mattsteinberg2083]

I didn't go Vegan because of Ed. I stayed Vegan because of Ed.

[@heidikamrath1951]

Yep! Just a little dose of Ed from time-to-time will do that!

[@mattsapero1896]

For anyone concerned about health, after I went vegan, my bad cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure all fell from dangerously high to just above normal in 6-9 months. I have the blood testing paperwork to prove it. Never been healthier and when I was lifting weights as a vegan, my gains were incredible.

[@thatsalt1560]

It's important to eat healthy vegan food. It's not automatically healthy because it's vegan. I could easily slather my bread with my favourite homemade vegan butter every day, but that's too much coconut fat for my blood vessels. I could eat tons of sugar too, but it's not good for me just because it's not mear.

[@debbiewall2160]

Oh gawdess! I believe everyone who is involved in animal rights and animal rescue would absolutely LOVE to be out of a job! I certainly dream of a day when I can kick back, relax and say, "Finished!"

[@willbournerv2259]

Long way to go before that day

[@charleslonon9207]

It's also interesting that he'll talk to farmers but there financial interest is never questioned.

[@harbingerbk1]

"get ready to be beaten"... my curiosity was piqued and then it was the "field mice and insects tho" argument hahaha! oh noes.

[@SHA256HASH]

Right?! 😂🤣

[@garygraham135]

I'm 9yrs vegan thanks to Ed, Joey Carbstrong and the movie Earthlings, just wanted to say thanks for helping me open my eyes and my heart . I find it inconceivable that anyone could come up with a sane argument that would stand up against any of the points that Ed and Joey makes ... Thank you ❤

[@PixelShade]

I think a big hurdle for many might actually to be to learn to cook in new ways... If you are stressed out or lack the energy to shift your diet in one day I think a reasonable strategy is a more of a long-term plan. Look up a "easy to cook" vegan recipes once, twice, or three times a week, whatever feels good to you. Save the recipes you found being tasty, and do that for a couple of months. This will eventually lead you to having many tasty, easy to cook recipes or even new "cooking strategies". This lowers the threshold of becoming vegan substantially as you now actually start to know what you can eat instead of your meat focused recipés. When it comes to breakfast, I shifted mine from "three cheese sandwiches" to "overnight oats" (or "lazy oats" as I call it, as I only let mine rest for 15minutes). I have oats, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, cinnamon, cardamom. soak in oatmilk and let it rest, top with finely sliced apple and roasted pumpkin seeds (I roast these myself and put in a jar for easy access). This right here! is a tasty, foody apple pie, it's VERY nutritious and tastes wonderful. Far better than the breakfasts I used to have. I've been vegan for 27 years. It's great that more and more people are starting to become much more open to the idea of causing less harm and suffering.

[@Ewwhzbsjdjjs]

Done watching earthlings, ill start my journey tomorrow🎉❤ little by little, its hard coz family is a meat eater,and im the cook,but i know i can do it!!

[@chwayitayose845]

Amen to that Ed! Loved his closing inspirational speech, it got me teary eyed! Been Vegan for almost 2 years now , because I also decided to be that drop in the ocean of change, for a world with less violence and suffering. Thank you for sharing this.

[@toxx1220]

Ed was one of the people that slowly convinced me of becoming vegan and I never regretted it, feeling healthier than ever !

[@mary-anne740]

Same!💚💚💚

[@tterrian1]

Thank you @privateparts for inviting Ed and giving his voice greater amplification. BTW, you guys are great hosts!

[@LouisGedo]

*Look up Syrian Philosopher Al Ma'arri............more than 1,000 years ago he was advocating for an ethical way to live that today we know as Veganism* 👏 👏 👏 Vegan philosophy is actually much older than the name we've given that philosophy in the 20th Century.

[@tigerlilly3727]

he was blind, but saw clearly :)

[@GlennMarshallnz]

Holy heck what an interesting person. He lived to 83, which was incredible given he was blind and lived a thousand years ago. Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@GlennMarshallnz]

@@tigerlilly3727 Yes, and many that see clearly are blind.

[@LouisGedo]

@@GlennMarshallnz You're welcome! Yes.......incredible person whom should be celebrated alongside people like MLK Jr

[@rasputozen]

Also the people that say "I kill this elk and eat it for a whole year" never mention the enormous electric bill required to refrigerate all that meat for the year to keep it edible. And before refrigeration the only way to store meat was to use huge amounts of salt. Compare this to storing potatoes, carrots, rice, beans which all just can be dried for a short time in the sun and stored for YEARS without any refrigeration. There's nothing natural about eating meat regularly and what hunters do is extremely artificial to anything humans have been doing in history.

[@endofunk2174]

Meat can be dried and kept unrefrigerated for a long time... have you never heard of Biltong, Droëwors, Jerky, Cured meats, Salami, etc. Similarly Meat can be bottled, and preserved in fat (confit), etc. Ignorance will never make your reasoning sound.

[@notyourdad]

Look up some stable isotope studies and realize human beings have been eating primarily meat for millions of years - how did they get that meat? They hunted - nothing artificial about it. And whenever someone mentions plant foods that are easily stored for years they don't mention the cost of shipping said plant products across the world - get off your high horse.

[@rasputozen]

@@endofunk2174 I'm guessing you only read the first sentence. I mentioned your objections in the 2nd.

[@rasputozen]

@@notyourdad There's nothing about veganism that states you have to buy imported foods. You can (and should) buy locally and seasonally where possible and practical. I actually practice that myself but it's for environmental/economical reasons and not veganism. I'm vegan because I believe in the golden rule of treating others how I'd want to be treated if I were them. Best wishes.

[@endofunk2174]

​ @raspberry No, because anyone who has actually cured meats knows only a moron would assume a lot of salt is used -- did you really think people would eat an excessively salty snack -- the reality is that to cure meats, you under salt them, because the drying process strips moisture, so something salty is going to become even more salty, to the point that it will not be enjoyable. Also your critique focused solely on the drying of meats by stripping moisture, or did you just assume that bottling, confit, ... were also heavy handed with salt? Point is the only thing your rant has proven is your ignorance.

[@strayargus9382]

I wish more vegans were like Ed and not angry or easily triggered which gave veganism bad name through out the years.

[@dodumichalcevski]

Only a small amount is crazy Like with every group

[@abhayagarwal5097]

It's hard to blame them when ppl are so stubborn ,troll you online , and don't give a shit about animals.

[@BenMak1989]

I'm pleasantly surprised how educated, eloquent and polite these 2 are, fair play and thank you

[@nialloloughlin8378]

Nine times more plants are grown for animal feed so nine times more small animals are killed for meat consumption, and then the animals who we feed with plants are also killed so this argument is fallacious

[@eebee6587]

Great discussion! So calm and respectful as always. But the canine argument always gets me, like mate have you ever seen a gorilla?

[@mary-anne740]

Yeaaah...but we have canines! 😂🙈 #yourenotalion

[@garibaldi54]

Humans believing they have canines is like humans believing we have fur.

[@MichealJacksonsFan]

This was awesome, love earthling Ed and agree with everything he says. I’ve been vegan since December 2019 and I went vegetarian first for a couple months because I saw a video of the chickens in the trucks being taken to slaughter.

[@mary-anne740]

Ed made me go vegan in 2018!Best decision ever!❤❤❤❤ #vegan fortheanimals #veganforeverything

[@arturoarino]

amazing guys!! guess I'll go vegan from today!

[@hughjaynus9623]

For the biological argument, even if you grant that humans are well adapted to eating meat, there's a phenomena called antagonistic pleiotropy that dictates short term reproduction capacity for long term health. Meat has high calories and is nutrient dense and therefore helps short term reproductive health but high meat diets are also linked to 14 of the 15 main causes of death

[@woodlandbiker]

How come people who are going full on organic canivor are solving loads of long term serious health issues including cancer.

[@notyourdad]

Yes, and if you're actually competent and understand how these studies are done and how to interpret the outcomes you'd realize that not only can they not infer causation (making them next to useless to begin with) but amount of correlation they show is without fail so laughably small that they could never even begin to make any difference in the long term health of any individual person.

[@alfiewoodley01]

@@woodlandbiker can u link some studies of cancer being cured by an all meat diet?

[@kevinsmarx]

@@woodlandbiker except they’re not lmao

[@woodlandbiker]

@@kevinsmarx thing is they actually are.

[@mareezy]

Ed needs to find whoever wrote that chicken article that changed his whole life. What a writer that must have been!!!

[@mattsapero1896]

For the interviewer, there are literally hundreds of parts of anatomy that prove humans are herbivore/frugivores. JFC, why do you think our intestines are so long?!

[@wright_vibes]

Ed is Amazing! I always hope I can inform people the way he does.

[@LukeDeSciscio]

What a king.

[@LouisGedo]

*Create a Better 🌎 and a Better You by....................Living Vegan* 💜

[@The40yearoldVegan]

💯🌱

[@readmycomment3157]

People dont want to think about the fact that every bit of meat theyve eaten was once a scared animal being stabbed in the neck and cut up. Im vegetarian as much for the animal welfare reasons as much as I believe its a step forward for humanity, a way of living that is more enlightened, less carbon intensive and more sustainable.

[@davidhansen1681]

Take a look at the dairy industry. Dairy cows are sent to slaughterhouses when they‘re not profitable anymore.

[@seanmoynihan7471]

Your wrong cows help use up carbon,its the methane and nitrogen is the problem but this can be rectified, the methane can be trapped and used for power and nitrogen (urine)collected for fertiliser

[@readmycomment3157]

@@seanmoynihan7471 incorrect. The forest cleared to make way for cattle held way more carbon than cows do, the cows emissions are not ever going to be trapped on a scale that will make any difference to their contribution to global warming.

[@seanmoynihan7471]

@@readmycomment3157 incorrect MYLES ALLEN PROFESSOR OXFORD UNIVERSITY MARTIN SCHOOL IS SICK OF TELLING CLIMATE ACTIVISTS ITS A FIGHT THEY DON'T NEED TO PICK.HE SAYS CARBON IS A WAY BIGGER PROBLEM

[@vegancolleen]

Please learn about the horrors of the dairy industry. There is nothing good about dairy - from a health or environmental perspective - and certainly nothing but suffering happens for the animals, who end up in the slaughterhouse as well. The dairy industry IS also the meat industry.

[@flexo3333]

You'll 'miss' it as much as the real leather shoes. It's just fine.

[@rebelvgan4579]

Great interview, thanks.

[@privatepodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💛

[@fredrickpeters1628]

Ed, You help me to present a peaceful, compassionate,and knowledgeable conversation about being vegan