Reasons to Go Vegan | weird edition

hi friends! thanks for being here!
these are some unusual reasons why you should go vegan! i've been vegan about 5 years, and there are a few unusual perks that have come along with that.
this is not an exhaustive list and i can think of several more reasons, so let me know if you want me to share!
tags: vegan, plant based, reasons to go vegan, weird reasons to go vegan, why should i go vegan, benefits of vegan diet, plant based diet, vegan diet, vegan dating

[@jonasfilmstudio]

BIG YES on the point that it eliminates analysis paralysis! I’m so glad I don’t have to make decisions all the time, cause I’m the worst at it 😅 I’ve gotten so used to it by now that every time we happen to go to a vegan restaurant I’m SO overwhelmed because I don’t know what to pick 😭😂

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Same 😂😂 I'm always checking the menu before I go in, and then I narrow it down to three! It feels like a wild concept now, idk how I ever picked before I went vegan lol

[@jonasfilmstudio]

@@CorpseFreeKitchen yes! haha

[@toflow1177]

Being vegan is surprisingly freeing, and I don't think we talk about that enough. Anytime you break out of cognitive dissonance about something, it's generally a significant relief. You can't be an animal lover while paying for animal torture. The mental gymnastics you see people do to try to get around that are pretty interesting once you're no longer participating.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

YES I think about that all the time!! I was recently talking with someone about the mental gymnastics aspect. I've claimed to be an animal lover all my life. When I realized that you can't love them and eat them too, it just wrecked me for a couple months and I had no other choice but to go vegan. I plan on doing a "things I wish I knew before I went vegan" video and plan to talk about the cognitive dissonance part! Thanks so much for your comment! 💕

[@SpookyVegHead]

You may currently be one of the most real life vegans with a KZbin channel . Keep it up! You’re awesome :)

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Wow that's such a huge compliment! 🥹 my main goal here is to be authentic! Thank you so much!

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

5:27 It's all about ratios. Carbs:Protein - Spinach gets a 1:1, lentils is a 2:1. Quinoa is 5:1, and the only reason quinoa is considered a complete protein is because all the amino acids are balance, but I wouldn't consider quinoa an actual protein. Pinto beans are around 10:1. Brown Rice is a 20:1 and white rice is around 30:1.

[@dazey8706]

shout out simnett nutrition yess i reference that video at least twice a month fr

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Right?! He's the best!

[@TheShockedboy]

I'm definitely interested in looking up your recipes. I'm not vegan but always enjoyed adding new recipes to the rotation. Though half the list is saying veganism is better cuz you have less options. Not the best selling point, but you sounds pretty accepting of non vegans so to each their own.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

I definitely hear your point! I think "half" might be a bit of a stretch lol, but there is beauty in fewer options in my opinion. It requires more responsibility and can inhibit the impulsivity that often comes from shopping - both online or in stores. Grocery stores included! We only have so much willpower. When a large percentage of our "options" are no longer an option, we don't have to waste our willpower on it. I hope that makes sense! Also, thanks for checking out the channel! 😊 I hope you enjoy the recipes!

[@TheShockedboy]

@@CorpseFreeKitchen I can definitely understand why some could appreciate that logic. I've met my fair share of people that struggle with the complexity of simply existing. Though I've always enjoyed adding options to my life, with more choices you are less likely to get bored. I appreciate the exchange, it's quite refreshing.

[@robertturner1308]

You make lots of great points about why a vegan diet is excellent. I like Simnett Nutrition too. I mostly had to comment to say there are vegan Doc Martens now but I see others beat me to that point. I have a pair and they are so cool but they were absolutely brutal to break in.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Yes I got some as well! I wish they had more styles, but my bank account is definitely glad that they don't 😂 also yay Simnett Nutrition!

[@DooomCat]

Oh hello. The algorithm algorithmed me to this video and its the best job its ever actually done for me. You are everything. I've now binge watched almost all your content and cannot wait for more! All your points here are so true and positive and vibey. So many of the points others see as a negative, you reframed them in my brain and I thank you! I feel even more armed with positive vibes when faced with the non-vegans now. Thank you. You da best! Love from a member of your target audience (alternative, queer, femmy, vegan for 8 years, J&J raised me, neurodivergent ex-bartender trying to make money by not leaving the house small biz owner, & cat parent). xx

[@DooomCat]

Oh ps do you stream?

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

YASSSSSS I've been so patiently waiting for another J&J fan to find me!!! Julien's Aries Kitchen videos inspired me to create this channel. Your comment made me all teary eyed, thank you so much!! I'm so happy you're here! I don't stream yet, but I do hope to whenever I'm able to do content creation full-time!

[@DooomCat]

@@CorpseFreeKitchen OH HELL YEAH! The time will come and I for one will be here for ittt. You are so channelling Aries Kitchen. Same chill, same honesty, same "we're learning together" energy. I'm obsessed and I know others will be too. You have built it and we will come. Respectfully. In a nice way. I can't wait to follow your journey!!

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Wow wow thank you so so much!! That's such a compliment 🥹 I really value content creators that show that imperfections are natural without it seeming staged or forced. I felt like the internet vegan space could use more of that, and I'm happy that I seem to be emanating it! Thank youuu 💕💕💕💕

[@ThatDayDreamer_]

hi! your video appeared on my home page and I enjoyed your video! you now have one more sub :D

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Wow thank you so much! I appreciate you! 💕

[@vintagemoth]

Im from Birmingham alabama so im familiar with where florence alabama is at.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Awesome! I'm jealous you have a Slutty Vegan! 😆

[@myname29900]

Love your reasons, all so true 😂 But btw, there are vegan Doc Martens too. I had a pair but they were not the most comfortable, unfortunately.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Oh yeah I had to get some 😂 I wish they made more styles, but it's good for my wallet that they don't lol

[@myname29900]

@@CorpseFreeKitchen same! 😹

[@jessiejayjess]

You should make a video on where you source your food and preferences (frozen veg vs. fresh)! Also, def interested in the vegan finances

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Ooohh yes that's a great idea!!

[@SKULLkidDEATHOMATIC]

I've actually had to go pescatarian because of food allergies and sensities. But I often found that sticking to mostly vegan is easier, and the pescatarian just gives me more options in a pinch or if I need something my body isn't absorbing properly from plant sources. My body eats through protein faster than most people and needs a higher amount to function, but I struggle to absorb a lot of plant based proteins, so sometimes fish and eggs are necessary. Thankfully, I can get away with sticking more to eggs than worrying about the fish side.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Wow that's interesting! You gotta do what you gotta do!

[@barrydevonshire9749]

I get a vegetable box of seasonal veg every week.. Wonderful for variations in food. I am in the uk by the way . So much easier to be vegan here by the sound of it

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Oohh that's so cool! I wonder if I can find a service like that around here 🤔 In my region of the US, it's definitely more difficult than in other regions! Fortunately it gets easier as time goes on and more people start coming to the dark side 😆

[@DeerNeya]

Great video, and nice to hear how you are doing things, I went vegan in 2014 and it was very different, but I did set high standards for dating. What happened for me now is that my husband, back then went vegan for me because he was determined. He is still vegan till this day! and he is also proud and its part of his identity just like me. Stick to your guns

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Wow I love this story so much! 🥹 thank you for sharing! Also thanks for commenting 🥰

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

7:21 If vegans do have high cholesterol, it's most definitely from trans fats and hydrogenated oils.... And perhaps ultra processed oils like corn oil or other oils that use solvents to extract the oils. I prefer to stick to the main three. EVOO, coconut, and peanut oil.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Oh for sure! I did quite a bit of research and it's unlikely with a plant-based diet, but the processed oils are what'll get ya

[@TheDeerFolk]

my groceries a week are 25$ for 2 people :p people think im lying becuase they're groceries are like 300 every 2 weeks.. this is also us not buying processed food. i typically buy for 1 person now (me) but still.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

That's so awesome! Dang that's super cheap. People don't believe me either and I spend $250 or less per month, cooking almost every meal! What store do you do most of your shopping?

[@TheDeerFolk]

@@CorpseFreeKitchen i live in the gta in ontario and i go to a local grocer that mostly supplies other groceries/resturants! so they have huge deals on items that have more in stock of or need to get rid of! Strawberries for instance were $2 one day

[@Cancellator5000]

Weird my brother's in Alabama. In Tuscaloosa so probably pretty far away. He isn't vegan, but eats vegetarian a lot it sounds like. I kind of thought it would be hard going vegan there. I'm in Seattle a land overflowing with soy at least by comparison.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

I haven't been to Tuscaloosa, but I don't think it's a very vegan-friendly city! Birmingham isn't too bad and it's fairly close by. Going vegan requires a loootttt of cooking when you're not in a vegan friendly city 😬 it's tough, that's for sure.

[@Cancellator5000]

@@CorpseFreeKitchen Oh yeah I think he goes into Birmingham occasionally. It doesn't look too bad in Tuscaloosa. I've rarely visited him in Alabama and not since I became vegan. At first glance looks bad because no happy cow entries, but google maps brings up a number of places that have options. It's a college town, so probably a bit better than some places in Alabama. I live in the suburbs, so day to day I don't have a ton of options either though there is randomly a fully vegan Chinese place near me which is cool. And Seattle is a 20-60 min drive depending on traffic.

[@natashalapierre4109]

How long your vegan? Talking about cholesterol, you can have cholesterol on a vegan diet. It's weird to say but avocado cause cholesterol even if it's a fruit. All the oils and fats in beyond, inpossible vegan meats, can cause you lots and lots of troubles on your health. It's because it's vegan it means healthy. And even gardein products are in the same boat.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

I said that about cholesterol 😊 there are also different types of cholesterol, HDL and LDL. LDL is the "bad" type that is typically associated with animal products. I've been vegan 5 years!

[@KYLE-zo4bm]

i was curious and so i looked it up if you ate 2000 calories of celery it has 103 grams of protein 😃

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

That's craaazy!! You'd probably have to live on the toilet 😂

[@cat86581]

Wait, I thought fries at fast food places aren't vegan? They usually fry them in beef fat? Am I wrong?

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

It depends on the place! Many of them do. For example, McDonald's used to but supposedly doesn't anymore. Regardless, there's usually some cross-contamination for most fast food places because they most likely use the same grill or fryer as non-vegan items. It comes down to your preference after that!

[@jamiepitcher2055]

Veganism is not about benefits for humans.... It just so happens to be plant-based diet is good for human beings. That is a plant-based diet. You have to have some sort of plant-based diet to be vegan... Veganism is a very serious animal rights movement. Separate from diet culture... Let's please keep it that way... Veganism is simply the doctrine that humans have no right to exploit other animals for their own interests

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Are we on the same team or...? 😂

[@williamstewart888]

ps..owzabout the fact that to eat meat it "has" to be covered in sauce etc,( ever tried meat on it's own?????????) AND if u stop eating meat for any length of time one just canNOT eat it anymore!!!!!!

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

True! I used to just eat shredded pork on it own for a post-workout meal and it was the most boring thing ever 😂

[@secai_i]

love your hair

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

Thank you! ☺️

[@aubrey44444]

My son and I aren’t vegan anymore but he still begs for me to make him soy curls.

[@CorpseFreeKitchen]

That's super cute 😆 they are the bomb!