Q&A: What We Eat (& Drink) While Losing Weight On A Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Get links to the recipes we mentioned in the video: bit.ly/KrockEatQA Here's a recap of how we have lost 335+ pounds: bit.ly/KrockFAQ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/krocksinthekitchen Join us on Wed 7/22 at 8pm CDT for another Q&A Live Stream on KZbin!

[@marcswart7868]

Krocks In The Kitchen Hi Brian and Jessica Thank you so much for all the good work you are doing. I have been following the Plant based eating from February 2020 and lost 23 Kg it has stopped and I follow Chef AJ and you guys. I have to get this right this time after being on so many diets . I do not consider this new life style easting to be a diet. I have to sometimes pinch my self after eating meat for 55 years , it has been easier than I thought. I am happy to be on this new direction, and you two make it easier, when I feel I “ am loosing it “ I connect to you channel as it is very grounding and true. Thank you once again Marc Swart South Africa

[@meanngirl]

I love how you edited this vid

[@wishingb5859]

There are Blue Zones where people eat beans and rice 3 meals per day with corn being the other food they use. Beans and rice and corn are all they eat and they are in the longevity group.

[@wishingb5859]

Dr Greger did a video on source of proteins and kidneys. By the end of the video, there is a study of vegetable proteins turned out to be PROTECTIVE on kidneys where animal proteins hurt kidneys. nutritionfacts.org/video/which-type-of-protein-is-better-for-our-kidneys/

[@vickibeaver3441]

Love love love Jessica's haircut. How pretty... Very becoming

[@lijohnyoutube101]

Yes, it is very attractive

[@bulldogmom4645]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@Mia_9135]

I agree. It looks great. My husband is cutting mine now...

[@artemisf7064]

Very cute!!

[@susangray8652]

I agree. Jessica’s haircut is adorable!

[@UberHowie]

Hi, new to your channel. My doctor wants me to lose weight. I want to get healthy. So here I am searching for healthy lifestyle channels. Great job on losing the weight! I hope to be in your shoes in a year. I'm 40, 6 ft 3, 452lbs. High blood pressure. Just put on diabetic meds. Having a hard time sleeping at night, feel like I'm suffocating. I'm so ready to be skinny and healthy!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Hey Hal, thank you so much for commenting! 😀 Seriously, if you have any questions on a whole food plant based diet, message me on our Facebook page. Just search for Krocks in the Kitchen. 😀

[@michellekelly2937]

YOU CAN DO IT!! Just stay on track, and don't give up. Good luck to you! : )

[@gelbsucht947]

You’re in the right place. It’s all about calorie density and volume eating.

[@catrionagarde4410]

Just follow this channel and you'll be fine.

[@Tony-qq2ky]

good man,

[@emilyboyd4456]

You have been so inspirational to me. I am taking my conversion to WFPB SOS diet slowly. I have always been vegetarian but have now eliminated all dairy. Next to go will be sugar, then oil, and then salt. Also I have quit soda and now drink only water. Keep making videos. I enjoy them so much and feel less alone on my diet adventure.

[@victoriablanc761]

have you guys seen the videos on here of how to make tortillas/wraps out of just red lentils and water? they are amazing. we have them for breakfast with fruit and nut butters and for dinner with hummus and veggies. great way to make wraps from nothing but lentils. we have a great non stick pan and you don't even need oil to fry them up! amazing. just wondering. you can also bake the batter in the oven until drier and crispier to make "pita chips" for your chili, just from red lentils and water.

[@maryshank7825]

Love Love Love the new hair Jessica💖

[@dianacollazo8052]

Luhuvvvvvv your hair Jessica!! Get it girl!!

[@75tu77]

Hi, I started watching your channel because I was curious about how you lost so much weight together. It's quite rare I think that couples can accomplish this. I found myself drawn to your videos and usually watch one or two a day. My daughter and I have some weight to lose and so I thought this would be a good way to get started. As interesting as your videos are, and very well done too, I still felt drawn and now I know why. Brian you have a very beautiful spirit and it's of the Lord. I followed a link to your music page. The song, "Do It Again" is a powerful one that has encouraged me recently through a very difficult trial. I'm a believer too! Thank you for being obedient in following your goals. You both are a blessing!!! Keep them coming and God bless :) by the way...this comes from Canada :)

[@pilgrimcarolee7294]

Jessica! Nice hair cut! It looks really nice. Good cut for you. Also, fits your personality, carefree! 😄

[@Blessedgirl1955]

You guys are so adorable and such an inspiration! Jessica your hair is such a cute style. I am an old grandma but I am SO proud of both of you and you are helping so many people. Love your channel!

[@choleywholey2001]

Always watch you guys and feel like I’m having a genuine convo even though I don’t talk the entire time (just smile at how lovely the editing and video itself is). You guys are great :)

[@gigig7713]

Great Q&A! Please don't change how you do things. The reason you are so encouraging to so many folks is that you look like "regular" people with doing this without a personal chef and personal trainer in your own kitchen with basic affordable food. I love watching/listening/reading Dr Gregor and Dr Esselstyn and experts like that, but y'all really provide me the motivation to stick with it because you've walked in my shoes. Love y'all!

[@kpf8186]

WE ALL get tired of salad. I like to make a mini salad and wrap it in a brown rice wrapper and have a responsible dip for flavor. That "funs" up the process. Also I have been enjoying warm lettuce, (sounds gross) but I will put a scoop or two of hot bean soup on top of shredded lettuce or something warm like a Mexican rice on top of lightly shredded lettuce and it's pretty good. It's another way to get those veggies in.

[@PiperDianaNana]

You two have helped out with me starting plant-based eating. I did get both books Eat To Live and The Healthspan Solution. Now, I also have my mom and partner on board. In 2 weeks they both have lost 20 lbs combined. They feel better too. Me about 12 lbs.

[@bridgetb2190]

Love your channel guys! I have been watching your videos for the past month or so. After being vegetarian for 15 years I am going full WFPB. Down 25 lbs so far this year. 😊👍🏻

[@amym7825]

Jessica your hair looks darling!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Love the new do, Jessica! Great video, guys. Lots of info. Jessica... So interesting that you don't like avocado. I never ate any till I was way older, and didn't really love them then. Now, they are a problem food for me. It's a whole food, and not a fake meat or other processed food, so easy to justify. It's on my list of fatty foods that might be best to abstain from for weight loss, so have to make a decision. That's the key; making that decision. Funny thing is that there's a lot of foods I used to binge on that I don't even care about any more, so I know a lot of, so called, cravings can be overcome. There's hope.. lol Thanks for telling us about your journey. Much appreciated.

[@lisaredwine4857]

I always feel like I should eat salad, but I don't really like salad. I've found that lettuce wraps make a good substitute, but mostly I make taco bowls with lots of vegetation - so it's almost a taco salad (without the fried shell that it's usually served in).

[@amandagregg8762]

Love this! Every video you guys upload is so helpful!! I would love to see a stuffed mushroom recipe video:)

[@dauma68]

Jessica’s hair is so lovely.

[@m1cajah]

Y’all are amazing and very inspirational! Wish I had your discipline. I lost a ton of weight early in my WFPB journey, then discovered vegan junk food. Out of the 70 I lost I’ve gained 30 back and am so frustrated and disappointed in my complete lack of self-discipline. But I hit a plateau for 6+ months and got bored with the food early on. I am also a stress/anxiety/boredom eater and exceptionally lazy - so foods requiring lots of prep or ingredients won’t be go-tos for me. But I gotta get back on the wagon, because I’m feeling like crap again, and I can tell by how my heart feels that I’m negatively impacting all the progress I made. If I had a partner who was eating this way with me it would be great, but my family are rabidly anti-vegetable even after seeing the help it initially gave me. Oh well. I’ll keep plugging along until something clicks.

[@lizanelson3296]

I’m also trying to get back on the road to health, and have lost weight and then regained it. I’m doing better, but my husband is QUITE the meat-eater, and my daughter is a vegetarian only because she doesn’t eat meat. Lots of bread and cheese, though. SO……I’m determined to just do what I need to do, and set a good example. It’s up to them to follow my example, but if they don’t, I’m going to stick with it. It helps ME, it helps me lose weight and feel better. Let’s just do what’s best for ourselves and hope that it might finally help our family to want to change.

[@JokerLurver]

@@lizanelson3296 absolutely 💯%

[@JB-ox7ib]

m1cajah: what a shame your family are against plant based 🌱 diet!. There are some amazing recipes on this channel 👌. It’s difficult without support, but I hope you can figure out a way to get back in the wagon. Well done for losing the 70lbs! 👏. You have put some of it back on, but NOT all. You can do it! Wishing you all the very best 👌👍👏🌟🌱. Be great to know how you are doing at some point👍😊.

[@m1cajah]

J B I should probably have said “they won’t eat this way” rather than “rabidly anti-vegetable”; poor word choice. They DO encourage me to eat this way, but they refuse to join me. While I eat my rice, beans, corn, potatoes, etc. I’m watching them eat all the things I still miss...like burgers and pizza with REAL cheese. I like the Impossible/Beyond meats, but again - vegan junk food. Delicious but not remotely healthy. I have yet to find a decent cheese substitute, but again vegan junk food.

[@hilaryowen1160]

I love your videos-especially longer ones like this! :) Thank you for being you and sharing that with us ♥️

[@pockethole1900]

Your hair cut is beautiful!

[@sonsiehollingsworth5342]

Jessica !!!! Your HAIR ❤❤❤❤❤💋🎉🎊🙋Pink Ladys are my favorite apple too 😍😍

[@wsyl59]

Love the hair too!! The milkshake reminds me of one of my fav summer treats. I freeze unpeeled bananas when they start to get mushy. When frozen I peel, cut into chunks and dip halfway in melted dark chocolate chips that I melt in a small glass jar so the chocolate is deep enough to cover about half the banana chunk Then refreeze on wax paper. So good and refreshing and for as stupidly simple as it is, one if the best desserts I have ever eaten!!!! I have been known to eat all of a banana this way before it can be placed in a freezer container. If you are able to resist though, these make a great treat after working outside or when craving chocolate.

[@kim-moonwhisper135]

Just found your channel this month, what a inspiration! I am one week in the change to a WFPB diet. I was wondering if you’re body will finally adjust, or should I accept having to use the restroom every hour or more ( water loss?) and curious about the story of Peet?! Thank you💜

[@1922mistyblue]

You two are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this.

[@AndreaAvila78]

I love you guys! You're genuinely good and kind people. Thanks for your channel. It's amazing and it's helping a lot of people, me included.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you!!

[@sugarbabylove1000]

Love the format of this video. I'd miss the chattier vids and live ones if you only did ones like this BUT this made a nice change.

[@donnaw1835]

The "How many beans are bad for you" question probably is refering to the lectins in beans. Some diet doctors, e.g., Steven Gundry, have stated that beans are bad due to lectins. However others have pointed out that the amount of lectins in cooked beans is negligible. All you have to do is make sure you use canned beans or well-cooked dry beans.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Yeah, that was the conclusion I came to as well. I appreciated Dr. Gundry's insights but I believe his conclusions to be wrong in a lot of ways. 🙂

[@karenwalkersginglass]

Like, who would eat uncooked beans anyway?

[@hannahx212]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen The most polite way to say someone's ideas are BS 😂

[@youchubudesu]

I love the chocolate nice cream shake! It has been great for satisfying my need for chocolate and something cold and creamy. I made it for my mom and she thought their were some liqueur notes from the over ripe banana.

[@kimc8250]

You guys have so inspired me. I was feeling so overwhelmed and your sweetness and openness has really helped. God bless you both. And thank you for all your hard work and taking the time to do theses for others.

[@4gotitalready]

I love u guys!!!! When I get discouraged or break and must get back to it-I go to your vidios bc I LOVE your practical ideas and positive attitudes! Keep recording!!!!

[@jillian5086]

When I can’t look at salad I have started cooking more veggies. I figure cooked veggies are better than no veggies😋

[@emalymick]

Yay thank you for asking more of my questions! 😁 Looking forward to your tempeh content in the future!

[@jillsymons8669]

Jessica, your new haircut looks cute. Thanks, to both of you, for the videos.

[@lisaferrin362]

Love your hair Jessica!! Very flattering!!

[@theymightbelions]

Four months in to plant based eating! Your videos are so encouraging

[@gracehall9199]

Awww, Jessica. I love your hair. ❤

[@gracehall9199]

With all your delicious recipes, you should both totally have a cook book. Your chorizo beans were super delicious, I'm trying the chili next.

[@flowercactus4178]

so appreciate the hard work that you folks do! bless you!

[@dembree4972]

LOVE your haircut, Jessica, by the way...wish I lived close so I could go too!! Your hair is the color mine USED to be...haha age catches a person!! Hubby and I recently found your site and have enjoyed watching and learning...yes, we still need to loose a lot too...even though we are 68 and 70...hope springs eternal...so we received a lot of hope watching...thank you!! We have diabetes too, so that plus food allergies...yes, I am even allergic to lots of veggies, meat, and some spices and some fruit...but no chance I will starve either...keep on sharing please!!

[@hwy138]

I make my popcorn in the microwave. No oil. Just put about 2/3 cup of popcorn kernals in a brown paper lunch sack , fold the top down and cook for starting at 2 minutes . you have to very it with microwave

[@karenforman8562]

Thank you for your videos! Very inspirational. I am proud of both of you. What a hard feat. My twin sister and I are going to give a WFPB diet a try. We both agreed not start the diet by eating two weeks of potatoes. Lol!

[@Equinox1.5]

Absolutely love your hair, Jessica! It frames your face beautifully now.

[@nicolaparin761]

Another fantastic video full of terrific info thanks for all your hard work.. Love your haircut Jessica.. Sending love to you and the fur babies.. I love bread too.. Xxx

[@pamdoherty723]

I've been enjoying your videos having just discovered your channel last week. Very inspiring. Listening to this one I just realized Brian sounds a bit like Adam Driver.

[@Nan-59]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎈 on your amazing accomplishments!

[@katgerbz]

I went vegan a year ago and actually gained weight. I’ve been trying to be more WFPB since January. Your channel really inspires me. Thanks for your efforts.

[@JokerLurver]

I didn't lose weight my first year being vegan, but I lost 20lbs my second year. I think cutting out more processed foods, ie cereal and sugary granola, really helped. Still have a ways to go. Good luck to you in your journey!

[@katgerbz]

Lokilicious thanks! Yeah I think the first year was focused on the breadth of what I could still eat and now I’m focusing on quality and whole foods. Appetite is regulating and weight is going in the right direction.

[@katgerbz]

Aka, first year, if it was vegan I ate it. Oreos, Chips, fries, etc. it actually feels good to have that out of my system.

[@stephsinger5163]

Dream out loud then the universe hears you and dreams turn to reality!!! Love it

[@kristiand1083]

looking good with the haircuts! :)

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

thank you!

[@snoringcatP]

First thing I noticed was your great haircut and I had to give you a thumbs up when I saw the do you like my hair outtake.

[@renaeselix5648]

Side note! Your hair looks absolutely fantastic Jessica!

[@Carcarfranklin]

My parents used to juice in the 90’s, and I always hated the juices they’d make. Carrot Celery was their go to. I like it now with lemon and ginger or pineapple.

[@dawng1922]

Jessica your hair look gorgeous and so healthy! Love it!

[@coya4321]

Oh my gosh..I love your new hair style..it frames your face nicely and makes you look even younger..

[@mjthomas9449]

I love your channel and look forward to more of them. I do have a question. You've mentioned through about the 6 week plan. Can or will you explain? I'm new to WFPB way of eating and researching and needing help. Also, would you suggest that I start with Mary's Mini? Thank you both.

[@lucretiaj5745]

Jessica... your haircut is perfect for you!!! Super cute! My questions were finally answered here... thank you soooo much!!!

[@lynn7348]

Jess, make your date shake thick and add rolled oats. Freeze in cookie shape .. I'm addicted! Reminds me of no bake cookies 💜

[@dinomauss1157]

This video is amazing! Honestly. It’s so erm informative (even though it’s specific to the individual) idk maybe I just relate more. But I love it thank you guys 😁👍🏽

[@jessiebunker-maxwell3914]

Wow!!! Jessica, I love your hair. Beautiful!!

[@TheGenflute]

My dad used to make tempeh from scratch! It was pretty amazing fresh. 😁 Love your videos!

[@patwhite8741]

Love watching you both - keep it up!!

[@rachaeldawn9544]

Jessica, you and I share the same taste in foods/fruit/chocolate. BTW ... cute hair.

[@nettiepm8650]

Love your channel! Brian do you sweeten your ice tea with artificial sweetener.I love ice tea!

[@joshharvey-du2vj]

Brian alluded to riced cauliflower and beans with a cheese sauce for breakfast. I woukd really like to try that it sounds like something that could be a staple for me to. Can you sort of link me to that? Thank you very much in advance! My girl and I have been following since you started and I asked some questions in one of your original live vids you guys answered!! Very awesome to corresponde with you guys.

[@desireelloyd2697]

Love the hair, Jessica💇🏽‍♀️

[@pilgrimcarolee7294]

Question: what is the 6 week diet plan you said your on? Would you please describe. Is it in a book, By who? Is this how you lost All your weight? Is this the only Vegan diet you have been on?

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Watch this video for the 6 week diet plan and what book they used. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGnJiIifi814ppo

[@lizanelson3296]

It’s in Joel Fuhrman’s book, “Eat to Live” page 216. (they mentioned this in there last ‘recap’ video)

[@dorothyscreations6490]

Woo hoo Jessica..American living in the UK fan here..YESSSS in the UK we have THE BEST vegan chocolate!! Its so rich and creamy...so much so you only need a tiny bit to feel satiffied! xo

[@PCTLadyPuterTutor]

Jessica, your hair looks so cute cut like that! It really suits you!

[@karidawn4447]

you both looks awesome ...nice hair cuts

[@dawnhart1583]

Love the hair!!!!!!😘😘😘

[@Catlady77777]

Hey! Love y'all's new haircuts...you both look FAB!

[@veganmommydee_wellness]

I love the short hair Jessica!!!! It look's amazing on you!

[@peggywright8028]

What six weeks plan are you talking about? I'd like to follow it.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

The 6 week plan in the book Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. 😀

[@healthygrannysue3710]

I am hoping to see you both cook with tempeh I need recipes for it too.

[@samanthaoneill8628]

Love your new hair style. Looks beautiful

[@amydecker6207]

Brian, I am with you on the unsweet tea. In fact, i have dropped coffee in favor of it. I don't even like the taste of anything with added sugar anymore. What was that? Was that a shift in the space/time continuum?

[@priyanair6331]

Hello guys! My husband I are newly vegan and I am Indian (he is not lol) but i would love to share some Indian recipes that we have been making quite often now! You guys are great!

[@gcs1432]

Looking healthy and fabulous!👍👍 Your haircut looks great.😊

[@robz.3225]

Love it guys! The only thing I disagree with is the limit on starchy veggies. I think you can eat more....and Brian I agree on raw tomatoes. Prepared...all good. And love the movie theater song! I’m just rambling!!!

[@stephsinger5163]

You guys look awesome. Great effort . Love you guys

[@Carcarfranklin]

I can tolerate green olives now, but I’ve always loved black olives! Kalamata are good too.

[@claireoconor7986]

I love Jessica's haircut!!!😊

[@shelleyanne3522]

🥑🥑🥑🥑😂🤣😂 Very interesting Brain and Jessica. Love the out takes and like your hair 🥝🥝🥝

[@waldhornschnecke195]

#question what is standard dinner? that is my biggest challenge. Breakfast: Oatmeal; but Dinner? and do you know something standard for dinner without/except salat? 🥺 (if salat would be your answer?) rhank you very much, love your videos, keep up the good work 👍

[@darla6246]

Those bloopers are the best!

[@jenniferc.5232]

Love the new hair cut Jessica!

[@webshiva]

I need Brian’s shirt!!! Where can I buy it? It really Krocks :) #question

[@karenwalkersginglass]

Love the haircut, Jessica!

[@gracehall9199]

Jessica your personality and demeanor is so beautiful, i adore you.

[@Carcarfranklin]

I love this hair cut Jessica

[@kimchaffey9827]

Chocolate is the best especially with PB!

[@kennethwelch137]

We love the chili recipe. We have it for dinner, at least once a week. Everybody loves it.

[@maggiemay8622]

Have you guys ever used jackfruit for tacos or other recipes??😊

[@suepatrick4214]

Hi Jessica, love your haircut💗

[@sewkris5]

Not weird Jessica. I have never had alcoholic beverages, and don't feel any need😊

[@gaileeb]

I wondered when/ why you started having 2meals as previously had 3, and has this made a big difference to weight loss? Thanks, oh love the hair Jessica

[@j.m.6454]

Loved this video! I’m with you, Jessica...still and will probably always hate avocados!

[@cc7c7c7]

Yep! Super Smokey Hummus! Best recipe! It goes with everything! ☺️