Pumpkin Raisin Muffins | WEIGHT LOSS WEDNESDAY - Episode: 58

[@chezsuzie]

Thank you for sharing your extreme empathy for animals, AJ. I thought I was alone and abnormal in my very strong feelings towards animals. I will not, CANNOT watch documentaries or footage of animal farming because I know it would leave me irreversibly traumatized. Reading accounts of and seeing a few photos of factory farming was enough to instantly turn me from vegetarian to vegan.

[@MargaretWPace]

It is adorable that AJ keeps backing off to her right and he just follows her right off the screen :)

[@queeniebaggins3732]

Wow I really needed to hear that email from Sherrie. I stumble all the time because I don't really have excess weight to lose. So like everyone I make excuses....But I really want the calm and stable mind. Thank you Chef AJ for reading that out 👍

[@CHEFAJ]

Those that are committed find a way, those who are interest find an excuse

[@christinenason9477]

Thank you, thank you so much for sharing all this vital information.

[@The_Red_Pill__]

Yay JP with the animal sanctuary! I already choose animal rescue on smiles. I will look for your sanctuary.

[@shirleygriffin3060]

Chef AJ, These muffins turned out great! I used applesauce in place of the date paste. My oven temperature was correct. I found that the muffins do need to stay in the oven for the entire bake time or they will remain wet in the center. Thanks, 😊 Shirley

[@CHEFAJ]

Terrific to know that the sub worked Thank you

[@veganadventure5282]

so thankful for the steady camera!

[@adiposerex5150]

This is the only diet that allows you to get back on the program with no pain. I have tried a lot of diets, and all others lead to full failure and gaining even more weight.

[@aSyMbolden]

Instant pot app was EXTREMELY helpful, thank you, and I LOVE plant exclusive, not plant based! 👍!

[@The_Red_Pill__]

I’m not overweight and don’t want to give up healthy, high mineral salt. What is UWL approved? Something weight loss? (I’m new to AJ and started a WFPBD about 6 weeks ago-not for weight loss-I took the 21 day vegan challenge and found WFPBD.). I am just in it for saving the animals, the planet and good health (in that order).

[@lizzzarduh]

How do you use essential oils to make your food more palatable?

[@shelbybettencourt4758]

Is there any option of substituting the GF oats for cooked millet or cooked quinoa?

[@sandracarli1110]

Apples release ethylene gas which act to quick ripening the other fruit (the banana). Bloating happens because of food combination: food containing refined sugar or a lot of dried fruits with food like salads and legumes. Another reason I found out is eating when the digestion is still not complete (grazing through the day...).

[@CHEFAJ]

Good to know.

[@hazelcoate9203]

wow that is a big air friyer , I haven't seen anything like it here in New Zealand

[@tracycurrent6078]

Thanks for the video great info, also veggies for breakfast makes my complexion look amazing.

[@CHEFAJ]

Indeed!

[@queeniebaggins3732]

I no longer have oat porridge cause I alway over eat. I now substitute with millet....and I LOVE it 😘👍

[@SeventiesGirl1961]

Impressive getting dinner, including dessert, prepared in 10 minutes! Handy that the Instapot and the airfryer and possibly the oven turn themselves off. This is fast and easy food. Where I lived in far north tropical Australia our water supply was "iffy" and occasionally caused upset stomach. We were all recommended to follow a BRAT diet when this happened until the upset was gone. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, apples and toast. So it's true that rice settles your digestion somehow.

[@2Cool2view]

Which is better for us, a filtered water like clearly filtered or the purity of reverse osmosis? What are your thoughts?

[@shawnykennedy4250]

Excellent information as always! 😊

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@mariajon2314]

I love watching your videos I've been eating raw vegan, high fruit on and off for a couple of years but can't stick with it unless I eat a lot of dates!! And seem to be concerned on teeth and weight from dates. I got into the diet to help fibromyalgia. Would cooked pots work better than tons of dates in your opinion? Thank you

[@emeraldrose5427]

AJ I'm the same way with rice! And also quinoa and oats! I think it's something about the small texture and mouth feel. I actually get a pleasure out of eating cauliflower rice but it's not as "addictive" feeling as real rice. But besides overeating I avoid grains now for digestive reasons. I'd love to know if there's a chemical reason why grains feel addictive to some people.

[@CHEFAJ]

I sure wish I knew.

[@bookmouse770]

potato in my purse! :-) if I'm really hungry at 3 or 4 I eat an apple slowly and then I can relax and eat dinner at 6.

[@stacyh7756]

Hi Chef AJ thank you for posting these videos much appreciated. I was wondering if you could answer my question I have come from a past of 13 years of binge eating and bulimia I am now 4 months into a starch based diet and free from both binge eating and bulimia. However I have been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and indoor allergies I have been told to take antihistamines but I am worried about the weight gain as they are renowned for it I finally feel I have things under control in regards to eating and am worried about taking the medication as it might cause weight gain. Do you have any advice about taking medication what is your opinion thank you xxx

[@CHEFAJ]

There was a pharmacist watching and said the newer ones do not cause weight gain

[@sandrak7587]

COULD YOU PLEASE tell us what the name of that salt spray is? I have replayed that section about 10 times and just cannot understand what John is saying, also went to his website and cannot find it. THANK you soooooo much🍒☺

[@sandrak7587]

Found It!! For anyone interested it's called Fortisalt and Amazon has it for $12.00. I ordered me some😁

[@lucillefemine]

If you eat veggies first, can you put fruit on the oats? Pretty bland without that. And what flavoring on the veggies?

[@abbiejaye7019]

You can but I don't recommend rolled oats. I recommend the whole grain, the oat groat. rolled oats are too much like flour. If you want to lose weight I recommend other starches like beans or sweet potatoes or winter squashes.

[@lucillefemine]

@@abbiejaye7019 Ok, great. Yes, going to buy the groat. And I love beans and sweet potatoes. Thanks very much :)

[@queeniebaggins3732]

Animal cruelty breaks my heart and leaves me breathless. I finally watched Okja and I was in a massive slump for approx 24hours.

[@CHEFAJ]

:(

[@YOEPIC1]

Great video keep it up.

[@shess1640]

Is the apple pie rice pudding recipe in any of your videos or in unprocessed?

[@CHEFAJ]

It's from the first cooking webinar app.webinarjam.net/register/14990/e495593396

[@teresacesario6247]

Gosh, that doggie is PRECIOUS!

[@fruitascension5089]

Wow! That story from "Sherri" (sp?} reminded me of myself! I'm still on my oats and fruit for breakfast, or once in a while potatoes, but I've been thinking about doing VFB for the past few days. 👍😮❤️

[@fruitascension5089]

Thanks Chef AJ! (From Diane Lane and Will Farrell, lol)

[@Elizerinc]

Do frozen bananas work fine for the muffin?

[@CHEFAJ]

If you defrost them first

[@Elizerinc]

Thanks!

[@Elizerinc]

The muffins are so delicious chef aj. Last batch I added blueberries. Thank you!

[@CHEFAJ]

Great addition!

[@chezsuzie]

38:42 - OMG! Mystery solved! Was baking potatoes in my Breville while watching the Q & A and, hearing the beeping, kept going back to my oven only to find that it wasn’t beeping. I thought either my oven is toying with me, or I’m going BONKERS! LOL!

[@codexone2194]

The people who get offended by the smell of broccoli truly can't be helped... That veggie doesn't even smell bad. Personally, I don't even have a problem when other people eat onions or garlic next to me.

[@jammymommy]

Phew! Good thing the airline had a can of that cancer-causing chemical crap for all the passengers to breathe in!! I hope their lungs were able to recover from the broccoli fumes!!!

[@The_Red_Pill__]

I instantly thought of the fumes as well. As AJ is eating they are spraying!!! WTH! They should not be spraying when anyone is eating. And they should get a natural spray-like essential oils in purified water.

[@teresacesario6247]

YAY!

[@2winlock]

Hello!!

[@heatherg1775]

Have you always been full of this much energy or can you credit the diet? You bounce around like a 20 year old. Ha.

[@emeraldrose5427]

What about adding no caffeine to the SOFAS acronym. FOCASS? Lol 🤣 Okay maybe that doesn't work. I suppose that's why it's not already added. 😂

[@CHEFAJ]

And chocolate, tobacco and marijuana! :)

[@dawna-ba-da-bing]

I can’t eat broccoli at work anymore because my customers complain about how bad it smells🥲