Protein & Plant-Based Diets

[@carisigmafitness4171]

2 videos in 6 hours??? I'm loving 2018 so far!!!

[@KyleWilliamsMusic1]

*laughs in 2020*

[@RelictFTW]

@@KyleWilliamsMusic1 laughs back in 2021

[@giljorge7479]

@@RelictFTW laugsh back in 2022

[@timmythistle6615]

@@giljorge7479 laughs back in 2023.

[@5517-j3q]

Laughs back in 1939 (Poland just got invaded)

[@AlexLeonidas]

Honestly, getting sufficient protein from a plant-based diet is so easy that words cannot even describe. How do you feel about this?

[@crazee4590]

AlphaDestiny I've made all kinds of gains since cutting out meat. My family will talk about me not getting protein but I have made more progress than ever in the gym. Love your vids man can't wait for some recipes!

[@jonwong7827]

how do you cook your legumes? I assume youre talking about lentils. What other legumes? How do you make them taste good? I eat just plain boiled lentils with quinoa and rice sometimes, but that can get boring. I don't crave less healthy things, but when I do cook for my parents or girlfriend and I want to use lentils, it can be a little tough for them because they arent used to these whole foods

[@jonwong7827]

eric yam do you just boil them and drain them? Or do you cook them in anything else? And what are you combining it with rice or potatoes or something? I need to get more into lentils

[@jonwong7827]

eric yam much appreciated

[@jonwong7827]

eric yam oh and do you go canned or raw beans? Raw beans take forever to cook without a pressure cooker

[@mintyspencer400]

I've been plant based vegan for 3 years , and I've been an AlphaDestiny fan for the past 2 years. I am super stoked to see you make a video on this topic - keep it up!

[@GutsToCuts]

Clicked as soon as I saw “plant-based diet”

[@Metal_Head69]

GutsToCuts lol 💚🌱💪

[@georgie8132]

lol

[@Penelope416]

GutsToCuts how long have been vegan?

[@GutsToCuts]

4 months in a few days

[@skipeveryday7282]

Bread,pasta,lentils,beans. It was honestly a surprise to me how easy it is to get enough protein when i went vegan over a year ago. These days i dont even count it I just eat enough.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I hear ya Ross! It's much easier than people think

[@Bramandin]

Since when does bread and pasta have protein in them? What the actual fuck? Am I that ignorant?

[@22ryanoc]

TVP, tofu/Kale/collard smoothies, soymilk, and beans everyday for me. Brocolli is also high in protein. Stop eating meat and eat beans every and get antioxidants and all the good stuff not found in meat. Sprouted buckwheat granola, Steele cut oats (easy in a rice cooker, reheats well), ameranth and quinoa are also high in protein.

[@philipfalk1666]

Flour contains quite a decent amount of protein

[@lewisevander]

You are lucky that you have a good appetite but for most people with decent appetites it is extremely difficult to even get 100 grams of protein on a vegan diet excluding the vegan protein powders.. Even for a meat eater eating 250 grams of chicken only gives 70 grams of protein. Also bread and pasta have a good amount of protein? You cant be serious.

[@aymanr3000]

I went from 180g protein daily to anywhere between 75g-120g protein since I’ve been plant based (going on 4 months) and my progress has not delayed whatsoever. Protein is very overrated in my opinion. Just fyi for those who would like to make the transition but are afraid of the decrease in protein intake. Eating plant based also allows you to eat much more food within your caloric goal.

[@jimwalker7569]

Ayman Ras 120 sounds doable, but no way is 75 optimal, especially while cutting.

[@goriz1997]

Jim Walker Actually it could be enough. The ranges typically given (1.5-1.8 g/kg BW) are just an estimation of in which range of protein you get all the essential aminoacids you need (as easy as get your protein). If you combine lysine high protein sources (legumes) and methionine/cysteine high protein sources (almost all grains) the 1.8 g per kg would easily go down to 1.5 or even less. There are apps like Chron-o-meter to count macros, and they show the aa specific intake.

[@FB-ul2yh]

Jim Walker lol i was eating since i started Training 40g -80g and My gainz and strength increases normally. Protein ist overrated. Zinc magnesium iron vitamin d, Those things Are more important.

[@raikmond]

Lmao

[@jimwalker7569]

Hilmi Berisha how do you know it couldn’t have been even better? I’m talking about what’s scientifically better, not anecdotes that don’t prove anything

[@chickpeas_and_squats]

Plant based whole foods athlete here. Thanks for the objective talk about plant based diets and how nutritionally sound they can be!

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

Damn you eat all whole food plant based?? You must be feeling good and making super gains man, I try to eat mostly clean but I do have my processed food as a vegan

[@chickpeas_and_squats]

Alfredo Gonzalez Whole foods make the vast majority of my diet. Once a fortnight I might have a processed meal, some times a veggie "meat" patty or cheat with coconut ice cream as a treat. Keep 90% of your meals WFPB and trust me, you will feel amazing 💪🌿pro tip: if bulking, and you need a boost in extra calories; nuts and seeds make a superb whole food to pack into your day :)

[@chickpeas_and_squats]

Alfredo Gonzalez PS don't feel so bad about having processed foods, even often. Some times it's more convenient. In the end processed plant food is healthier than processed animal food. Keep on making those vegains

[@christopherdiaz5838]

Thank you for this , a lot of people are unaware that you can get enough protein on a plant based diet. Keep doing your thing man , great content on this channel , your workout advice is solid too

[@JuanPablo-rf4vo]

Yeah even the biggest (i think ) fitness youtuber Jeff cavaliere and the OMS have stated so and people still get so concerned about protein.

[@스텔-c6o]

Sponge BOb but u cant get all essential amino acids right?

[@sgiuliana8]

You *can* get all essential amino acids from plants but it is slightly harder than via meat but its a very minor down side compared to the downsides meat has. To me, meat is just a means of a more convenient or a tasty protein source. Objectively, plants can give you optimal amounts of protein just like meat.

[@스텔-c6o]

Savior G what downsides

[@tommcgivern8020]

Sponge BOb , you're as soft as a sponge. Good luck with that plant based diet.

[@WarMachinex55]

At one point I almost thought you'd say it's so easy a caveman can do it.

[@AlexLeonidas]

that's a good one lol

[@jasoncobb5155]

AlphaDestiny Oh yeah that's from that old Geico commercial i think

[@pinkguyaddict8186]

Bro I have friends that are combat athletes and strong in the gym and they eat less than 100g of protein even on a cut, but they go extremely hard in the gym and their training. Makes me realise that mindset surpasses both nutrition and training program

[@AlexLeonidas]

I hear ya! I honestly think protein is extremely overrated.

[@ahmarcamacho8404]

Richard is gonna show up to give alex a pat on the back

[@jasoncobb5155]

Ahmar Camacho lol watch out for that monster

[@JuanPablo-rf4vo]

I Hope lmao i watch both channels and Richard is just returning ... The movement is gaining size and momentum

[@jasoncobb5155]

Juan Lopez lmao you make it sound like lord of the rings

[@PauIdenino]

@@jasoncobb5155 Lmaooo I'm vegan but that cracked me up

[@dirtynipples26]

patrick baboumian would probably be down for an interview. he has done some amazing strength feats as a plant based strong man.

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

OH HELL YEA

[@TheDiakou]

Love how extremely professional you have become, the long long journey and grind you've had, both in gains, knowledge and youtube content has been really enjoyable. To be able to grow with you on this journey has been an incredible experience, love you bro, never stop being you.

[@antonyelten7394]

Goddamn, I was just about to sleep and then I get the notification...

[@bobjoe9188]

Hi Alex, I am a novice lifter and I have started your novice program about 3 weeks ago. I have been adding 5 pounds to each lift per workout, and it is working incredibly well! Also, my appetite is increasing like crazy. I have always had trouble gaining weight, but thanks to your program, I am already seeing the scale go up. Thank you for taking the time to make this program, and for making it available at no cost.

[@StevenIuele98]

Never made gains in both strength and size eating a standard diet like I have eating a vegan diet. All the fruits, veggies and legumes make you feel amazing. Highly recommended

[@dylanvanella7683]

Same here brother, veganism is power.

[@Reav4n]

Did you follow a plan and count calories while eating a standard diet or just went by feel? And did you make a meal plan while transitioned to vegan diet? If you followed a meal plan correctly on both diets you should have gained strength and size easily. If you were eating shit and junk food then its not surprising. Btw what are you avg macros for a day since being a vegan and what were your avg before?

[@StevenIuele98]

Reav3n no that’s definitely a good point, not saying you can’t gain muscle and strength on a standard diet. Saying that would be stupid since millions have done it, i’m just saying that you can most definitely gain muscle mass on a vegan diet, it’s healthier and I feel 10x better. I tend to eat 3500-3800 calories and I do 60c/20f/20p

[@Jumpei-nn2zl]

Same people that say you can't absorb the protein from plants as well are the same people who think carbs make you fatter.

[@AdamIsMyNameO]

Good luck brother! I've been vegan for 2.5years now and it's had many benefits.

[@jeffbunnell9961]

I’m not a vegan or vegetarian but made a meal plan as a hypothetical. Can easily hit over 200 g protein (im 210) with lentils, pea protein powder, oats, tofu. Just gotta make more room in the macros for more carbs & less fats.

[@Dirtkid98505]

Good stuff Alex! My favorite breakfast is Old Fashion oatmeal with hemp seeds, soy milk, and pure cocoa powder, 23 Grams of protein and tastes amazing. Plus I typically have Orange juice, 2 g protein, peanuts, 7 g protein, and two slices of whole grain bread which is 8 grams of protein. Honestly as long as you are getting enough calories you are probably getting enough protein. I do use a supplement from time to time I use MRM veggie elite, it's cheap on amazon and has 24g of protein, 2 g leucine, and almost 50% DV iron. Taste great and good luck on your plant based life style, you'll feel intellectually free.

[@AL_FARID_23]

Pasta fagioli + veggies. DONE. Keep it up broski 👌🏻

[@AlexLeonidas]

Pasta fagioli is the best!

[@lionelpil8707]

Love it

[@sinny694]

except pasta is not a complete protein source (does not have all essential amino acids)

[@sinny694]

oh lol didnt realize. yeah with beans and veg ur good.

[@Portubed]

Mind to not buy too much into the "protein combining" myth. Your body reuses and recycles many proteins in your body all the time. It's hard for you to eat so poorly and with such a lack of variety that you get a deficiency in any particular kind of protein. Most importantly, stop believing that you have to eat all sorts of protein every day or even at every meal! That's not how it works bro.

[@mrnothingbettertodo]

Seriously going to try this "plant based diet" out. The way you present your information (opinion) is refreshing and inviting rather than forceful and absolute. From just watching some of your training videos I would have never guessed you were plant based. Keep up the good work!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Much love brother! Wishing you success on this plant based journey

[@adonalsiumwillrememberourp8027]

I’ve been considering doing a mini vegan phase. 3-6 weeks. To see if I could feel noticeable difference in my training or in my life in general. Protein was my biggest concern. Great vid man

[@nitolinilo9034]

How’d it go? Moral and ethical was my first concern as to why I wanted to stop eating meat, but being vegetarian still supports animals suffering to a big extent. But wondering if I’m strong minded enough to shift from heavy animal products to vegan

[@funkymonkey7202]

@nitolinilo9034 did you end up experimenting. [BTW any future people reading this send me a msg and I'll get back to you with my results. Doing a similar 3-6+ week experiment but I need to finish this cut first (so around Jan 2024 check back)]

[@nathankrizbai2131]

I tried it for 3 weeks, and i didn't feel quite as good on a plant based diet for the first week so I added eggs and milk and did almost the same with meat, but I definitely felt like my recovery wasn't as good as when on meat.

[@jonatanolsen37]

Did not know you were plant based. I have been plant based for a year now. My health has improved alot, but it took some time to get my macros right. Tempeh and tofu are life savers, along with bean pasta. The last month ive started to eat alot of nitrate rich vegetables like beets and arugola, and this has improved my recovery ALOT. Check out the nutritionfacts youtube channel if you want good info about the plant based diet.

[@andrewbuller7406]

Good work. I went vegan 8 months ago. Not having a problem at all!

[@jonwong7827]

Alex, every food is a complete protein! check it out on cronometer. Every food has all the amino acids except for gelatin, which is missing the amino acid tryptophan. its a pretty common misconception. Although varying in amounts, every food has each of the ESSENTIAL amino acids.

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

And actually the amino acid ratios are the way they are so amino acids don’t compete with each other, amino acid profile in animal products increases chronic disease through many pathways like igf-1 and methionine

[@mayukhsen8195]

Pretty easy fix for vegans trying to get a gram per pound of bodyweight which is only necessary for cutting athletes and overkill for athletes trying to gain weight. Just take 400grams of mung beans, soak them for an hour and wash them, boil them, drain the water out in a pan, put the boiled beans in a blender, out two cloves of garlic, 4tsp cumin powder, 2tsp black pepper, juice of a whole lime, then blend and make hummus, add in that drained water slowly as you blend to get the desired consistency. That's, 96+ grams of protein right there ready to go, add to that whole grain tortillas, and make burritos outta that stuff, you will very easily find yourself surpass the 150 gram of protein mark. Yes it's slightly high calorie but remember, eating a high carb low fat diet will easily allow you to stay lean and get lean because in the absence of dietary fat the body loses fat rapidly and carbs don't convert to fat in humans.

[@LearningThingsWithAaron]

I don’t know if you have it in Montreal but check out Textured Vegan Protein. 280 calories and 52g of protein per 100 grams.

[@Portubed]

*Vegetable not Vegan. It's actually soy, that's the only vegetable in it, so you can find it as "Texturized Soy" or something similar too.

[@thrillforwill123]

@@Portubed so is it bad do you think?

[@evanbs4500]

So glad to hear you'r enow following a plant-based diet Alex, been following you for a while, and i've been plant based for a year now. Mixing parts of your program, and my diet, the gains have been through the roof. Keep up the great videos!

[@Boopbbopp]

If y’all want some good tofu make sure you put some paper towels or some clean kitchen rags with something some what heavy on it and let it dry out and then put some flour on it. Then you get some sauce which can be whatever you imagine and put some cornstarch to make the viscosity to your liking.

[@winstonmisha]

Tip: if you want to incorporate more beans in your diet, get a pressure cooker. Dry beans are cheaper than canned and with a pressure cooker you can cook black/white beans in just 20 minutes and kidney/pinto beans in an hour (without pre soaking).

[@Jamesbsingleton]

Yo Alex, homemade seitan is super easy and cheap to make and has like 75 grams of protein per 100 gram serving as well.

[@cocolukia21]

I've been vegan for 6 years​. I've never had a problem getting over 130 grams of protein a day. People that say vegans can't build muscle really need to educate themselves.

[@burgdog]

The one important factor to consider in regards to protein, on a plant based diet, is that you need to get the full spectrum of essential amino acids. Individual plant based foods generally do not contain the full list of EAAs, whereas meat does. So, you need a mix of plant proteins throughout the day to ensure you're getting them all. It is not as simple as just hitting a number. That said, it is pretty easy to do, and most people will do it without trying. Grains are missing some, and so are beans, but they're missing different ones, so if you include both in your diet you're probably covered. Just don't eat 100% wheat gluten all day and think you're covered. Micro nutrient concerns are a little more difficult to cover...

[@christopherdiaz5838]

But if you are vegan make sure you eating ya veggies man and I recommend a post workout smoothie with kale or spinach , blueberries , bananas , dates and a protein source to reduce inflammation and replace glycogen after workout

[@almir185]

Sponge BOb you mean If youre not Vegan? If youre vegan you Alredy eat all of that and also that comes from carbs vegans get alot of carbs so it Makes No sense

[@tranquil87]

Really happy to see you're doing well on the plant-based diet & speaking to its benefits. This change is by far the single best thing a person can do in their lives & we need more people to be great examples of it. Especially people who don't have a financial incentive!

[@FalloutNVCombat]

Thanks for being one of the only people that's honest about protein intake, Alex. It's extremely overrated and people don't realize that protein is just a building block, but you're not placing any blocks without energy (from glycogen, which comes from carbs.) I myself would argue that sufficient carb intake is more important than protein intake for muscle building.

[@Pagodacoralsllc]

Great video brother I been vegan for 6 months now and I’m seeing all kindz of strength and muscles gainz I still love meat but trying this for a year and very happy with my results brother and who knows maybe in the future I will be 100% vegan

[@lukelelievre754]

Am Fit Elite Reefer If you make it to the end of the year as a vegan and you try the mock meats and yummy shit on cheat days, you won't feel like going back to meat next year trust me. I tried it as a sort of experiment and I just don't feel like going back now. It's been 1 year and 4 months

[@ashaneomacattack]

Don't forget soymilk, peanut butter, and lentils, probably my 3 favorite foods for vegan bodybuilding

[@AlexLeonidas]

Love lentils!

[@lewisevander]

If you love lentils you should have Indian Dal man its the best.

[@byReZio]

So Alex, are you transitioning to a plant based diet? That would be awesome to hear honestly, showing a lot of people you can still get strong af on plants.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Already have, been on it since my cut and I am loving it so far

[@byReZio]

Dope man

[@giovanniquargentan6198]

I have a doubt: As a 6 feet 2 inches 180 pound guy, I should get around 140 grams of protein to bulk. If I do my calculations for a normal day (not counting calories, I eat clean) 400ml milk + ~120 gram of cereals for breakfast: around 18 grams of protein. Lunch: 300 grams of pasta + about 40 grams of cheese: stacking about 50g protein Dinner: about 250g chicken, let's say 60g protein Total: about 130 grams of protein. I just find hard to eat more than this, and I can't understand how can Americans (I'm from Italy) eat so much food, do 10k calorie challenge and so on. On main meals I'm already to the force-feeding point, maybe I have some more space in the afternoon or in the morning, but it's hard. I think I'm just abnormal. Being 18, I hope my maturation isn't over yet, that it will bring me some rib cage growth and appetite because I'm afraid I won't be able to bulk with this feeding in a close future. Someone has any ideas to help me get down more food?

[@AlexLeonidas]

I hear you Giovanni, I had the same problem when I was bulking. Force feeding is really not fun, I get it. Unfortunately, my only advice is that you need to suck it up and eat regardless of how you feel. It sucks, but it is what it is.

[@giovanniquargentan6198]

AlphaDestiny I was kinda expecting this answer. Btw Alex, you gained my best regard with your channel, I'm buying NE when I will stop linear progress! Aren't you doing a 2.0 version of it?

[@goriz1997]

Great video Alex! I totally agree with the protein advise in plant based diets, but now that you are kind of promoting a plant based diet maybe you should advise people to watch out some micros much more difficult to get. I think the hardest one to get enough is calcium, specially if you don't eat that much processed foods (tofu or fortified milks). Also vitamins B12 and D but those are much easier.

[@AlexLeonidas]

I find the micros are way easier to get on a plant-based diet, especially from your leafy greens which is high in these things.

[@funkyXmode]

I’ve been vegan for six years, and on this diet I’ve lost over 200lbs and have since then have worked towards gaining a large amount of muscle and strength. Vegan Ian has done a lot for me and it’s really nice seeing others I look up to taking this path as well. You’re doing great, Alex.

[@InsaneHuntrxX]

Can you show some of the meals you are doing? That would be awesome!

[@AlexLeonidas]

Yeah sure

[@Mrbluefire95]

An important point to note is that protein from dairy sources has an effect on the skin. So if one was to look into a plant based diet for protein, it’s easier to do than it seems if your skin is getting fucked by the whey protein, etc.

[@maxyg4827]

You know its srs when the screen goes black

[@HotFrags]

Alex your channel is blowing up this new year and its only the start of January keep it up brother amazing content as always.

[@allkinds1069]

Response to the hodgetwins when they said the plant protein is absorbed less efficiently absorbed than animal protein, therefore meaning you need more plant protein than you would animal/fish protein

[@Bezemkast333]

I genuinely don't understand how you can find it so easy to get all your protein in with a plant based diet. Like how?? Vegan protein shakes are significantly more expensive here (soy isn't too bad, but it SUCKS for mixing). And most other vegan sources of protein have a lot of carbs with them (like rice, pasta or other high carb foods you have to boil). I really want to eat more plant based since I have a pretty sensitive digestive system and those kinds of foods just feel a lot 'lighter'. With meat and dairy it's so easy: I just buy some low fat yoghurt with lots of protein. Even flavored yoghurt has high protein and low carbs these days and it doesn't cost shit. Then I buy some pre-seasoned chicken and some veggies and I'm done getting groceries for the day. I just don't how to do this with only plant based foods.

[@Grox44]

I'm wondering this too.

[@p5rsona]

My problem is I cannot find vegetarian alternatives for the same price. Meat just costs cheaper at the end of the day. For example, I get these chicken burgers, 6 for $10 with 24g of protein per burger. The cheapest veggie burger is 4 for $5 and only 15g of protein per burger.

[@tomhanks6976]

yo alex. great to see you’ve gone plant based, even if it’s just temporary. hopefully you see some improvements in your overall health that convince you to make the change for good. anyway, keep up the solid, unbiased content

[@Portubed]

He has been plant-based since before he was famous. There's a few times here and there when he mentions "plant-based" in his younger-looking videos.

[@ahappyimago]

Hey Alex, MAD RESPECT TO YOU FOR GOING PLANT BASED. It's much more ethical. Billions of animals are helplessly suffering bc of our overconsumption as well as it being a strain on resources.

[@trapgodheherawrrawrxdxd]

It's .8 - 1.2g of protein per kg of body weight! That's for the physically sedentary though, active people usually need 1.2g or above per kilogram

[@otaylor5804]

I’m a simple man. Alex drops a video, I hit like 👍🏽

[@Ethan-Relearning-Movement]

Yup, haven't had any problems in two years or so of vegetarian eating. I only did it as a challenge of my nutritional & cooking knowledge and considered the other benefits a bonus, now it's a solid lifestyle change I barely need to think about and one I'm pretty happy with.

[@JohnSmith-ly7eu]

You are by far one of my favorite KZbin channel's, keep up the good work bro!!!

[@12iMovie12]

I would recommend to make yourself legume sprouts. During the sprouting process things like phytates, lectines and trypsin-inhibitors will be deminished and the bioavability of nutrients and the protein rises. It tastes better aswell and is a lot easier to digest. Best to do it with are lentils(doesn´t work very good with hulled ones like the red or yellow, so choose unhulled) and chickpeas. Combine that with some veggies, some rice, a bit of oil, salt and seasoning and that meal will be fucking awesome.

[@DocBoA]

You get decent amounts of protein in some of your green leafies as well. I don't even track protein. Good shit bro

[@adult2370]

100 grams of kale could be shoved in you and eaten within 5 seconds, its not negligible

[@CarnevalOne]

Lol I can't digest kale. Cooked or raw, it leaves the body looking the same way it entered. Kale adds ZERO protein to my diet. Vegans never talk about bioavailability or biosimilarity. If you wanna build muscle naturally, it probably helps to eat it.

[@jonwong7827]

Keep up the solid work, Alex. 2018 is looking awesome already.

[@dodoweirdo]

I’ve actually been thinking of incorporating more plant based sources of protein into my diet. I’ve just been cautious of the fact that you must carefully cherrypick (lol get it) the sources that have low carb ratios to their protein content if you also want to enjoy other foods with high carbohydrates, or for the simple fact that you’d want to increase protein intake without a giant leap in carb intake alongside it. I often thought about this problem until I looked into soy products, tofu and tempeh which are all low carb sources (unlike beans and pastas) Other than that, bioavailability and a tendency to be incomplete protein sources are my only other gripes but definitely some tofu and soy milk will mix up my boring chicken diet lol.

[@guevaraa813]

Just make sure you supplement with Vitamin B12 if you're going full plant based.

[@Phille300]

I feel like I'm about to explode watching this, you're such a inspiration Alex!

[@TheOneAndOnlyPotato.]

Its a good point, a lot of plants do have enough protein to make you reach your protein goal, but, for the most part, its not quality protein. Chicken breast? 80% of that forms full proteins. While from veggies, itll be only 30%.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Not every food is like that, but even if it were I still do not think it matters. At the end of the day, are you hitting your protein requirements? If yes, then it is all good.

[@TheOneAndOnlyPotato.]

AlphaDestiny i personally think it does, because its the case with the majority of plants, but im not an expert i might be wrong. But thanks for your opinion and hey, i will just push it in i appreciate your content, love your channel, long time follower, and hope youll keep doing what you do for long, and as long as youll be here i will.

[@Elchico1113]

Plant based diet for the win. Love that you are sharing this information. You are saving lives.

[@pauloguga]

My sister is vegan, I used to think it was some hippy bullshit until you mentioned it awhile ago in a video. I did some research and it appears to me that plant-based diets are a lot healthier, so I think I'm gonna try it out.

[@JuanPablo-rf4vo]

Take it as a 7-21 day challenge Jon Venus, Clarence Kennedy, Patrik Baboumian, Frank Medrano. good vegan examples of different disciplines. And take this chance to get closer to your sister maybe xD Much luck in your research and journey

[@pauloguga]

Thanks Juan

[@jonwong7827]

check out brian turner, and derek simnett. one is a bodybuilder (brian), the other is a nutritionist and calisthenics athlete. Great channels

[@dontcomply6046]

Do it dude. My only regret is not doing it sooner. Just keep educating yourself.

[@folksurvival]

There's a sucker born every minute.

[@GabrielMartinsFitness]

2 videos! Awesome! I'm vegan and never had a problem with it, protein is overrated because of the industry, man... Vegan, clean eating and counting calories!

[@averageaussiescrub4758]

laziest thing ever is just a slice of a decent wholegrain bread with a serving of a good peanut butter and that is legit 10g of protein

[@danpolta8759]

It takes a real man to give a vegan diet a try. Awesome that you've tried it out and seen how feasible it is. If anyone's on the fence, I always recommend Meatless Monday. Much less of a commitment, and you get an excuse to try new recipes.

[@raupenimmersatt6906]

There are even noodles made out of beans/ lentils / chickpeas . They have 25-30g protein/ 100g. Combine this with a bean salat/ tofu and you got over 100g or f protein in 1 meal

[@shanebaird543]

It is easy even if you don't eat meat substitutes. I get 150 grams of protien a day with beans, greens, spirullina nuts and seeds.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Nice Shane!

[@shanebaird543]

Does this mean you are plant based now? If so then I would say your program with its plant nutrition and band work is great for staying injury free

[@PixelMinez]

Woah woah...what is this upload frequency??? Hell yea alpha...keep up with your content! Appreciate all the knowledge you provide.

[@user-sx2rn5sl3m]

Hi Alex, I love lifting and eating to compliment my training. I also love traveling and these two passions can conflict each other. A video about traveling the world while pursuing fitness goals would be super helpful

[@auz2430]

I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I just enjoy eating things such as beans. Found a great Cuban black bean recipe and eat it all the time. Each time I have some, it's close to 20 grams of simply protein.

[@cernugaming]

Alpha, my only thing I am scared of is omega 3. I don't think ALA is good enough, especially when it comes to the diet of my wife when she's going to get pregnant soon. What is your view on omega 3 eating plant based. I dropped all the red meat, chicken, milk, but still on eggs and fish.

[@genelode]

Lets say i weigh 80kg(176lbs) and want 0.8g per lb. Tofu is 8g protein per 100g. That means i want 140g of protein. Thats about 1.75kg of tofu to eat. Now with chicken breast, 31g per 100g. I want 140g of protein so i need around 450g of chicken. Thats a pretty signifacnt difference you need over 3 times more tofu an i sure as shit wouldnt eat almost 2kg of tofu considering i weigh over 176lbs.

[@PunfuN.]

Seitan (made with wheat gluten) wheat gluten 100g: 80g of protein 400 calories

[@silentsquatch6478]

I've been vegan for just about 5 years now and having a protein deficiency is bs unless you are overly restrictive. I'm glad to see you switch over and make the change and i enjoy all of your videos. Btw you should make more videos on your diet.

[@Moke-Cf5]

Love this Alex. Plant based is the diet of the future and it's important to grow and adapt in your lifestyle and ethics as well as physically!

[@winstonmisha]

Don't forget lentils Alex! Tons of protein and very healthy :) Red lentils take only like 10-15 minutes to cook also

[@AlexLeonidas]

Love lentils!

[@Witcherworks]

Really it's about how much protein you actually utilize. Nice of you to throw other alternatives out there.

[@davpodogan8799]

im glad you listened to my advice Alex. Before you looked really bloated in the face and had really bad definition even in your muscles. now you look alot more tougher. seems like your testoteterone went up when you went on a vegan diet. plus your dark circles on your eyes have dissappeared slowly. im proud of ya. and your skin looks much clearer. remember the fruits mate! AND your voice seems much more clearer and heightened. you sound alot clearer like your throat has been cleaned out of mucus.

[@AlexLeonidas]

Your advice was very helpful brother, I took into consideration the sources you mentioned and I have seen major improvements. Thank you for sharing this with me, it helped a lot :)

[@s.miller2648]

AlphaVegan What was your advice? Just curious, in case I could use it for myself.

[@s.miller2648]

AlphaVegan Your response shows up in my alerts, but not here in the comments. Weird. Thanks, by the way.

[@davpodogan8799]

Let me make this easy for you, the human body has a neutral pH of 7.4 which is alkaline. That means the human body is on the alkaline side of construction. Anything you put in your body should be mainly alkaline. The highest acidifiying foods are animal products. The big industries are promotin highly processed and sterilized foods. Your body cant function on that. You need to watch the small details, THE MICRONUTRIENTS. Not the macronutrients. as alphadestiny himself mentioned. You dont even need that much protein as the industries want you to believe. The human body itself evolved from a microorganism. so did the ecosystem and the world. You need to get your daily micronutrients for the long run of your life. Throughout human evolution we have walked. Walking is the healthiest excersice for your system. Its untaxing and healthy for your whole body. A turtle can live up to 5000 years. why? cause its not doing intensive excersices. its just slow walking We share 99% same DNA as a chimpanzee only 1 DNA thread makes us different, our cognitive thought. We have the exact same digestion system as a chimpanzee EXACT same stomach. So why should we ignore their diet? Which is alkalizing. You need fruits,vegetables, nuts and seeds EVERYDAY. And you need to walk everyday. Let me help you with hitting micronutrients . Vitamin A : 2 carrots a day contains 1000% daily intake of vitamin A. Vitamin a provides healthy eyes and heart health. carrots contain beta carotene which reverts into vitamin a when digested. Thats why animal liver contains vitamin A cause it was digested by the animal. And this is why grandma said carrots are healthy for your sight. Vitamin E: healthy skin and collagen production for elastic and young skin. 30-40 grams of sunflower seeds will provide you with 80% daily intake vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin. So you cant eat excess of it. Vitamin K: 3-4 Kiwis a day will provide about 100% of daily intake of this vitamin. Vitamin C: mainly citrus fruits, berries. This vitamin gets excreted if you sweat. so if you excersice alot its important to keep stacking this vitamin. Orange juices or fruit juices will do the job. Its healthiest to eat berries everyday. You can buy some frozen. ALL B vitamins ranging from 1 to 12 Grains all the way. Any kind of grain will provide you with high amounts of b vitamins. Except for b12. B12 is a natural bacteria found in the ground. and many people are lacking this vitamin cause foods are so processed and sterelized to this day. So its important to take a b12 vitamin complex. B vitamin works with folate and vitamin c. to combat paleness, produce red blood cells and increases iron absorption. Iron is the most important nutrient. its like a magnet. it pulls all other vitamins and minerals to it. without iron your body wont produce any red blood cells and will decay. Which brings me to iron intake. GRAINS all the way. if you eat a whole foods vegan diet. your body will get triple the amount of daily intake of iron. Otherwhise you can always supplement this. Magnesium,potassium and calcium. Magnesium potassium and calcium ARE ALL ALKALIZING MINERALS. Remember Calcium dosent work without vitamin D. and vitamin D dosent work without iron. they all hang to each other. The Industry is promoting high calcium diets. But wihout proper vitamin D. you will suffer from arthiriis. bone decay. bone cancer. bone diseases in general due to calcification of your bones.. Magnesium and zinc are so easy to get. Again you just have to eat whole-grains. Like spelt, quinoa.. etc Copper. is electrifiying it is used to create electricity thats why you see copper wires everywhere. The human body is ELECTRIC aswell. your spine is like a electric pole. the nerves is the the electricity. To bring electricity you need electric alkalizing foods mainly. Copper is found in mainly all fruits,vegetables and some grains. Selenium: this nutrient is used to cure depression and mental frustration. just by eating 1 brazil nut a day you get 100% daily intake of this nutrient. and i cant remember to say this enough but WALNUTS. The healthiest nut in the world. 10 grams of walnuts has more omega 3 than 200g fish. You need to eat a handfull of walnuts everyday to meet your omega 3 and 6's MOST Important in the fat department. Avocadoes and bananas are your best sources of potassium and zinc. since theyre the most alkalizing and healthiest of fruits. Remember count your micro nutrients before you count your macros. use cronometer.com and type in your foods. it will show you all your micronutrients. Cheers

[@ImReesesPieces]

S. Miller You mind sharing what he said?

[@radiospank]

Vegan crew checking in, been Vegan 2 years now and prior to that I was 3 years pescatarian. I used to follow all that protein nonsense and was always in surplus of protein. Now I don’t even track calories or protein, i’m stronger, leaner and I don’t worry about shit. Sure I loved meat and eggs like any Other person but once you realize it’s all in the spices, you can have some amazing Vegan food. Never looking back !

[@IlIlIlIlIlIlIllIlIII]

I found my love in roasted soy beans. I eat a package of 150g as a snack between meals, and that's a whooping 63g of protein in a small snack. Dropped protein powder.

[@ivanastrom3999]

Great to see that you're putting out some quality content on the vegan diet! Considering you recently "transitioned" to it yourself I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in hearing if it has affected your mood, performance in the gym etc?

[@jamesevans2507]

Alex I think you're not completely right to use your own experience because your TDEE is dayum 4000kcal IIRC. I could get my protein in 3600kcal or whatever too. But I'm a 200lbs guy trying to fit 160g of protein in a 2000kcal diet. This is pretty hard even with chicken and whey. Feel like my day revolves around getting protein without going over 2000kcal. I don't really get to enjoy non protein heavy foods except fruit here and there. I can't imagine getting 160g protein in 2000kcal unless it's literally only downing shakes and eating lentils.

[@ChicagoScorpion]

I eat both meat and plants and I'm actually curious to what you eat. Can you make a video showing what you eat or at least cooking it?

[@benwills2240]

Love your videos, refreshing to see quality honest stuff in the sea of bullshit in the fitness industry. I've been training seriously for 7 years and still learn some great stuff from your channel. Keep it up!

[@Kabra2012]

The differences in opinion regarding optimal protein intake are really confusing. Thank you for weighing your opinion on the matter. I am looking to transition to vegan by the end of the year - now I can do that with far more confidence - 150-170g of protein is far easier to hit than the 225-250 I was ignorantly setting as my target before. Thanks for the typically amazing vid and awesome info :D

[@loading...6722]

Do you still recommend your novice program to me? Ive been training two years and have a good physique. But have been doing multiple programs on bodybuilding rather than strength training. My stats: Bench 165lbs Low Bar Squat 220lbs Deadlift 300lbs

[@romasramonas6553]

The realest keeps it real once again, keep it up bro

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

You should know Alex that you’re actually saving lives by spreading this information, whole food plant based eating reverses our leading killers and is the healthiest diet out there

[@kevinjackson7061]

Alex are you plant based now?I've been considering it for a long time now. Been doing keto over 3mnths. DAM, DUDE I'M SHREDDED BUT I STILL HAVE SOME HEALTH ISSUES.I'M AN ENDURANCE ATHLETE. I RUN 12MILES AND DO 500 BODYWEIGHT DIPS. I FEEL SUPERHUMAN BUT,I HAVE BLOOD PRESSURE ISSUES. CAN YOU HELP ME WITH INFO?

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

I used to be a really competitive endurance athlete and I wish I knew what I was doing nutrition wise, you should definitely eat plant based and get most of your calories from whole plant food with naturally a lot of carbohydrates, the oxidative stress and inflammation , and the atherosclerosis effects your entire vascular system including your lungs, so eating animals products is not optimal for an endurance athlete, if I knew what I was doing I’m sure I would have been a better athlete, eat a lot of fruit, legumes, grains, and nuts and seeds ... veggies if you can as well of course

[@kevinjackson7061]

Alfredo Gonzalez Thanks alot dude I will definitely give it a try soon. I just need some help getting started. Do you have any suggestions? God bless , thank you so much. Please respond back?

[@samgriffin6221]

Plant based is the way forward.

[@folksurvival]

Nope.

[@charlesrich5675]

For sure!

[@alfredogonzalez8735]

Yup

[@IsmaelDrucker]

unlockthepower Would you mind arguing why?

[@samgriffin6221]

unlockthepower yep

[@ZASurvivalist]

Every lifter Ive seen that converts to plant based proteins drops in size and strength. Ive never seen a truly strong or jacked vegetarian lifter. There is a reason for that..

[@MrModguru]

Not all protein is created equal. The different types are created from different aminos. For example, beef is superior to chicken and chicken is superior to tofu.

[@andrewwoods564]

I like how he highlights what he says by making the screen go grey

[@PatrickDrinksCoffee]

Just like Alex said very easy. It's just a matter of purchasing different items at the grocery store

[@xibalba117m.3]

Great video mate. Keep it up with the quality content 👌

[@duy_vd]

hey alex could you explain the pros of an plant-based diet? been a fan since a couple weeks and i really love the content and the way you are providing it, keep up the work! :)

[@rayhanes1347]

Seems everyone is going plant based, even me. I love black, red beans and lintels with white or brown rice.