Russell Simmons on Being Vegan, His New Book "The Happy Vegan", And More! | BigBoyTV

Russell Simmons on being vegan, veganism and how animal products are quickly destroying our planet. All of this and more explained in his new book 'The Happy Vegan'
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[@gg13308]

i have been Vegan for 4 years. I helped my 85 year old mom get off 13 meds by changing her diet to vegan. Beans and Rice,,,and veggies work.

[@TheSelfMadeSuccess]

Awesome! Happy for you and your Mom.

[@janeysa6303]

so freaking amazing

[@zikenvamire7941]

Meat and Diary is not a food group. it's an industry...

[@Makeida2]

I've been on a vegan diet for the last 9 days..the first 5 days was cold turkey (headaches, tiredness, hunger pain, break outs and emotional ups and downs) - but now on day 9.. I am closer to God. I feel better. spots have all cleared. More energy. more focus and some weight loss..I am only doing this for 21 days, but I'm already thinking about going on and on... who knows I'll let you know. Update: 31 Days into becoming a Vegan. I decided to go for 40 days. Interestingly, I had the flu for 2 days only. Rapid healing. Couldn't believe it. Hitting the gym regularly. Lots of energy. Didn't quit at day 21 as I remembered the withdrawal symptoms. Going on for 40 days. Has helped me focus and get closer to God. Emotions far better balanced. Focused. Eating less. Able to tell the difference between good fruit & vegetables and not so good fruits.

[@AnarchyIsNotBad]

Spots are great especially whilst adopting a vegan diet. Your body is saying thank you for releasing the shit :)

[@noahwolf1192]

Good for you!

[@Makeida2]

Thank you

[@Makeida2]

Wow, that's amazing! Well done. 5 months and 60ib? What do you eat? What's your typical day like food wise?

[@AnarchyIsNotBad]

100% raw hemp protein powder does absolute wonders. Gives me a constant stream of energy during a hard day's graft.

[@djcody101]

right now, russell simmons is the most inspirational person for me

[@kobebryant3257]

+Jimenez丹尼尔 Agreed. I was just saying this to myself and was going to comment the same thing but, you did it for me.

[@Left_coast_bullies]

+Kobe Bryant hope y'all choke on broccoli hahaha

[@Dasmon23]

Oh it's a sham Russ looks sick

[@OriginalBernieBro]

I'm 49 this year not sold on the meditation but will try this veganism for at least a month and see how I do, how I feel. Tried of feeling bloated and sluggish at only 210lbs 5'11 semi-muscular.

[@Thiiink]

+Kelvin Waters Your not sold on meditation? Your scared of yourself? @th_iii_nk

[@OriginalBernieBro]

+Th_iii _nk no quiet space with three kids.

[@Phokyocouch]

Go Vegan trust me you will love the lifestyle look at how Russ can't stop talking about it.

[@Sussy__baka]

+Kelvin Waters You having 3 kids is a reason why you should meditate.. not a reason why you shouldn't lol,

[@mariussm1th]

+Kelvin Waters If you are a heavy meat eater you maybe should try 60 days. A lot of people detox in their first 30 days of veganism and feel fucked up. When all the "shit" is out of their system they feel so much better.

[@miniwolfang9563]

Russell Simmons is my guru right now. I read his book, "The Happy Vegan" and now I'm reading "Sucess Through Stillness". He's just so inspiring.

[@ellajones6812]

How to rape a teenage girl, read that book

[@rosiev.hidalgo5590]

he kept me so interested the whole time.. awesome interview big!!♡ nothing but love for Russell. #dontkillrussell Lol.😂

[@bonkies08]

not gonna lie. He looks healthy as fk

[@Mama-lq1uz]

my kind of black man..speaking the truth

[@DeltaAsherHill]

Almond milk contains 50% more calcium than dairy

[@Kamoblue]

So what do you recommend?

[@DeltaAsherHill]

i like to use breeze almond milk.. cheapest and tastes great.

[@Kamoblue]

That's what I've been drinking for years now. I thought you just said that almond milk is bad for you. I misread.

[@donttripp]

I've never seen big boy so calm....Russell tamed Big Boy!!!

[@strauqq1]

Russell kicking that real ish for real. A mans man!

[@darilyntyrese5935]

I have listened to this SEVERAL times today. What a great interview!

[@johnyount9089]

Waiting for Russel's interview with Sway

[@lorawest7180]

This really convinced me that I’m on the right track. Now, how do I convince my children?

[@bonesreverb1262]

Incredible interview. Thank you both.

[@MissJoyceMartin]

+Bones Reverb I agree. I learned quite a lot as well. I actually just posted a what do i eat in a day video vegan edition. love for you to check it out ! ❤️ Love

[@sweetvictory89]

This makes me mad because I just start eating salmon. Now they altering the fish and not even labeling it so we know what we getting.

[@allieburroughs8676]

Very infomative. I'm evolving daily.

[@DDoggy1224]

Did he just say ass cancer? lol

[@rushipatel8785]

+DDoggy1224 colon cancer

[@DDoggy1224]

+Rushi Patel I know but he said ass cancer first before he corrected it to colon cancer.

[@MarcusDeVine]

Uncle Rus spreading knowledge like wildfire on all these interviews

[@LifeAsNathalia]

Russell looks great! And he's speaking the truth. Going to get his book.

[@XxCarlijn93]

Love how this is such a calm and decent interview! Very inspirational :)

[@MichaelCobbs]

Great interview. I might turn 90% - 95% vegan pretty soon too. I'm only going to eat Philly cheese steaks & burgers in the near future.

[@SugarRayValentine]

Lol good luck

[@wakingupprocess]

+Michael Cobbs - Go for it! there is some ideas here - www.bertyjustice.co.uk/food-food-glorious-food.html

[@noahwolf1192]

You might as well not even comment that because if you don't do something 100% then it's not an achievement or something noteworthy

[@wakingupprocess]

+Noah Wolf - That is not true! At least he is trying something. By your logic if 100 people are drowning and there is only room for 90 on your lifeboat, saving the 90 is not an achievement! May aswell not save any then! Noah are you a vegan yet?

[@chicnycdesign8486]

Funny you say Philly cheesesteak I just had a vegan one yesterday. Pretty good! 🌱

[@iamkingsis]

Love all of russell's interviews

[@He-Ay]

👌

[@BlackExcellenceProductions]

Profound man. Can't disagree with anything he said. Like a vegan Farrakhan

[@karstenberning]

Great interview! Thanks for it!

[@Chynaaaa]

Excellent interview! Keep spreading knowledge!

[@wakingupprocess]

Really inspiring man! Great interview!

[@3ree6ixty]

vlad if you interview Russell again please ask him what his stance on vaccinations are..

[@noahwolf1192]

That would get him in so much shit, think about it like that is actually enforced by the government and then everybody has a different outlook on it, like i don't even want to say my stance on it because that's more of a private subject

[@justinlewis394]

I bet most of the people commenting haven't even done an hours worth of research.. smh

[@MissJoyceMartin]

+Justin Lewis I also enjoy eating vegan and am learning as I go. I actually just posted a what do i eat in a day video vegan edition. love for you to check it out ! ❤️ Love

[@noahwolf1192]

Well I would like to know which side ur on? I'm personally with Russel

[@sprinterdash]

Russell speaking the truth:)

[@greenbackzo6003]

They gonna do him like prince and Michael and Joan rivers and

[@Godlymike]

I want to eat healthy, but I never know where to start. I don't drink pop at all just water.

[@Godlymike]

good one

[@wakingupprocess]

+Michael Gonzalez - Try stepping stones. I started pescatarian (only eat fish), my friend started by leaving in just steak and bacon. We both then evolved to vegan. Feel free to message me here if you want ideas.

[@timwo7659]

+Michael Gonzalez there is amazing info now.. check out nutritionfacts.org's channel and , Dr Macdougall channel.. carb up for life, you won't regret it.. whole food plants and grains in abundance... do it right first time xxxxx good luck

[@Godlymike]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@BirdieC008]

so awesome he's spreading wisdom, still have yet to visit big boys vegan restaurant...

[@mav6232]

0:00 veganism 5:40 yoga - hot vinyasa Veganism 17:30 walk in order 24:35 politics & trump 27:40 veg vs vegan Hasn’t been sick in 5 years and why 29:10 meditation

[@constancegomez351]

Im just mow seeing this..great show!

[@LaCheleWallace]

Uncle Russ, you and Mya really made me bite the bullet and try the vegan thing. I did my research on it and even learned a few recipes, but chile..... I just can't let meat go right now. I've always loved fruits and vegetables, especially oranges. I can eat oranges like they goin' outta style. I quit drinking soda in the 90's so all I drink is water. I've never done drugs or drank in my life so I live a pretty healthy life. Imma give veganism a try this Summer and see what happens. It's just doin' too much though. You can't eat this and you can't eat that. I get it, but DAMN!

[@MissJoyceMartin]

+LaCheleWallace I also gave veganism a try. I find that i eat it about 6 days a week or sometimes less. when i do i do feel better! i actually just posted a what i eat in a day vegan edition. i include a super yum warm fruit salad. love for you to check out my latest video! 😘 Love

[@smw502]

It's a step in the right direction, cold turkey isnt for everyone. But keep at it!!

[@MissJoyceMartin]

chikwitambition87 Thank You! I appreciate your understanding. Love for you to check out my latest youtube video what i eat in a day vegan edition. love to hear your recommendations for some yum vegan food ❤️ LOVE

[@Phokyocouch]

Everything you can think of I eat as a vegan pretty much #veganfoodshare

[@rocstarstudio8662]

Russell Simmons is AWESOME. Ive always admired him.

[@warrenshaw9396]

Russ is the man, he knows his shit, he is an inspiration xx

[@Wavedancerone]

Thank you Russel !! Your doing great and thank you to Big Boy for doing this show!! check out the book The World Peace Diet" by Will Tuttle ... Which is available on KZbin as an audio book to listen to about why our herding cultures developments was the down fall of our species... We are not here to dominate animals in anyway! Go vegan and Save the world !! Get in those carbohydrates and let the oils go ... Get hungry and eat real Plantbased foods!!! Let the animals products go and like Russels says you will wake up and become part of the solution rather than the problem and life will be brighter than you ever imagined! Love & respect to all beings yo!!

[@MissJoyceMartin]

+Candice Griffin Ⓥ I actually am trying to eat more vegan diets a week. thanks for the encouragement. i actually posted a what i eat in a day video vegan edition. love for you to check it out 😘 Love

[@KingRocco7]

I'm dead LMAO the title, "vegan, vegan, vegan book"

[@lioninthesun]

he always says ass cancer first to let it sink in

[@MissJoyceMartin]

Super cool! I also enjoy eating vegan. I actually just posted a what do i eat in a day video vegan edition. love for you to check it out ! ❤️ Love

[@DocHicksTv]

I was just thinking how can I transfer over to being a vegan.. put still get full.. what type of stuff should I buy at the grocery store

[@MissJoyceMartin]

Hey Doc! This is what I shop for and make constantly. I find it inexpensive and fulling. And if you are still hungry you can always go for seconds 😍 Sweet Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Chia Seed Pudding, Ratatouille ... I actually posted on my channel What I eat in a day two recipes including quinoa and sweet potato. check it out! let me know if you wanna see more what i eat in a day videos and i will start working on it. if you have any more questions, so happy to help! just drop me a comment. LOVE

[@DocHicksTv]

***** Thank you.. I just copied all that down. So I'll know what to start getting from the grocery store.

[@jordnkris]

What about scientifically engineered meats? That don't come from animals they are grown in labs from stem cells

[@davem1212]

No cussing and Big Boy brought his glasses. Lol only Russell could make a man change his surroundings

[@levelupgreedy5744]

I'm only 22 and ate so much bad stuff everyday and smoked weed only but had super bad anxiety attack 3 weeks ago and haven't fully recovered sinced .. I ate ate chicken from a restaurant yesterday and been feeling sluggish and all that soo I'm really trying get to eating right but I'm picky I need help what kinda things I should eat cuz I'm to young and really do feel the food is poising

[@levelupgreedy5744]

If Russ every see this I remember at time in like 03/04 I was like 10 & him and his brother was at the fox hills in culver city L.A and me and my cousins went up there and we were in Line and they pulled me up front cuz I had a Phat Farm Spinning chain on lol and he picked it up and was looking like this fake sh** lol but yeah we got our autographs and it was a great meeting them even tho I didn't really know who they at the time

[@brinafr3sh]

Good info Russell, thanks for the vegan tips. Meat industry might be mad at you, just like they were with Oprah in the 1990's. But people are going vegan in large numbers; growing our own small gardens as well. LIFE IS AWESOME!

[@ellajones6812]

Yes don't eat a cow but rape teenage girls, great human

[@lizzielue1845]

Great Interview!

[@breemds]

I admire him and have for years! I am glad he has taken a stand and continues to stand the test of time. Black, Hip Hop can equal awareness and compassion for those who cannot speak for themselves. Factory farming is modern day slavery. WAKE UP! STAY WOKE. Sad truth about the Presidency - hindsight.

[@ellajones6812]

How about the teenage girls that have accused him and he has since steeped down from his position, admire him still?

[@noah321100]

I think... Russell Simmons is a vegan. 🤔🤔

[@internetvide0]

lol I microwave that fake meat too you supposed to cook it on the stove tho but I live in section 8 and don't got a stove.

[@samuelgregory2088]

Does anyone know if the food industry in canada is similar to the U.S with all the growth hormones and shit? I'm really starting to reconsider my eating choices lol.

[@MissJoyceMartin]

+Samuel Gregory I know! i think its similar. i learned a lot too. i actually try to eat vegan a few days a week. I just posted a what i eat video vegan edition on my channel. maybe it could be helpful with you for new recipes. love for you to check it out! 😍 Love

[@samuelgregory2088]

JOYCE MARTIN I be sure to check out the channel, thanks for responding :)

[@MissJoyceMartin]

Thanks Sam! My pleasure :)) Happy to hear from you! If there is anything else you wanna chat about please leave me a comment! LOVE

[@timwo7659]

+Samuel Gregory Im in South Africa and I also started asking that same question and then I realised it actually doesn't make that much of a difference, because if you eat just a non farmed cow, just walking around and you drink just its milk, you take in that animals hormones and in its secretion, in the milk, I take in all the growth hormone intended for its baby. I have my own hormones in my body and if somebody at me, they would eat all of my hormones... I couldn't actually deal with it anymore, 2 months vegan, and without a doubt the best decision I have ever made!!! I am actually still balancing from taking another species hormones out of my diet.. it really is incredible xx good luck to you on your journey, all that matters is that you start asking the questions xx

[@samuelgregory2088]

Thanks for responding, and I wish you continued success on your vegan journey :) timwo76

[@trevorpinnocky]

Not all countries raise and process animals the way the US does. So to paint the entire industry worldwide as some kind of doomsday environment for animals is not very accurate. Eating meat is not the central cause of the undermining of health and the environment. People have been domesticating, raising, and eating meat worldwide for centuries, from Africa to Alaska. The bigger problem, for the countries affected with rising obesity rates (which is not ALL countries) is portion size, the increase consumption sugars, and sedentary lifestyle. Props are due Simmons for his lifestyle and the example he sets for one of the healthy lifestyle choices, not the only one. But the case against meat and milk is overstated, imo.

[@LeftLaneDreams]

The amount of hormones and steroids that are in American livestock/poultry is insane. Yes raising livestock and poultry isn't bad, but raising terrible quality livestock and poultry is bad.

[@XxCarlijn93]

+trevorpinnocky The US may be the one of the worst, but that doesn't mean that other countries are any better. Livestock and their byproducts account for at least 32,000 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, or 51% of all worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Animal agriculture is responsible for 80-90% of US water consumption. Not to mention all the grain that is used for animals and the rainforest destruction. Which makes it the central cause of climate change. Furthermore a plant-based diet can prevent 14 of the top 15 causes of death in the western society, can treat 9 of them and reverse the progression of the disease of 5 of them including the top three killers (heart diseases, cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases). I'm not saying it is the only cause of environmental health problems. But animal agriculture is a serious problem not to be underestimated.

[@LeftLaneDreams]

+Julian loza Yeah I agree, especially red meat.

[@annale4730]

are you talking about telomeres shortening?

[@Thiiink]

SatNam WaheGuru Russ... Try Kundalini Yoga...

[@Thefallengamer636]

Eating cereal like ‼️ ‼️

[@Jbthewino]

a fuckin bell pepper cost like 2 bucks

[@ConstanceAllegraProductions]

I got a bag of 6 organic bell peppers for $5..... . a box of quinoa costs under $4. Try quinoa stuffed bell peppers, really healthy, tasty, and filling.

[@erictang7337]

Thank you, Russell.

[@ssim0n]

Angela looks so much like Russ

[@jackportugal2009]

BERNIE SANDERS

[@DetroitLove313]

I'm still having some milk and cookies tonight

[@Phokyocouch]

Oreos are vegan And try almond milk it has 50% more calcium than cows milk.. It taste better plus it has less sugar and more vitamins

[@XoxoMoot]

​@Phokyocouch Almonds don't have tits!

[@teel7720]

Only in America!

[@solomonkbax4453]

he said "they died from ass i mean colon cancer"

[@SugarRayValentine]

I wanna go vegan but I'm afraid to lose muscle mass that I been busting my ass off in the gym for years to achieve

[@lilmzkrazygirl]

Go on the Instagram page the vegancommunity and its shows you people who are vegan body builders

[@mamabearmaliena]

Check out badassvegan on Instagram

[@broadwayblack5782]

I'm not vegan but watch Jon Venus

[@spinswimscream25]

Pow sent me :)

[@WelshGrey]

Is he vegan then?

[@Wavedancerone]

Of course! #justdoit

[@sullyxl6884]

I listened until 23 minutes when everything iv heard him say before seemed fake because he is almost trying to justify the fact that because his kids live in another country and they eat meat there that its kinda ok ???? England had plenty of countrysides we still fuck with animals over here exactly the same Australia does. 🙄

[@constancegomez351]

Beyond meat makes me nauseated

[@mikedivine6455]

Russeeeeeeeeeell!!!!

[@JustAnotherMatt420]

man, gone. man, why does he keep calling my numma? sunnmabitch!

[@bonkekunene5910]

So russell is saying it's fine to eat meat as long as it's properly fed? So Americans should go vegan

[@arikeer]

So Russel is using his veganism again to side step the fact that he owe people for them Rush cards? Matter of fact, does he owe Big Boy some money? *side eye*

[@Kailani255]

Go some where with n---- crap.

[@roneenewton5901]

I know Russell was shocked as hell, when Trump won ! LOL. Our government is a joke.

[@screws2loose834]

wow now milk is bad for you.....I was born in the wrong time period!

[@rushipatel8785]

+Julio Gil do your research and try to understand why milk is not as healthy.....

[@screws2loose834]

+Rushi Patel I don't doubt his credibility, its just god damn, everything is changing, you gotta understand its so much damn info

[@screws2loose834]

+Oiprocs1103 but cereal? ice cream, choco milk, ? like why does milk make everything taste good, oh and cheese, everyone likes cheese! lol and if milk is bad for you why have we been drinking it since the dawn of time?? please humor me

[@anatholenaar8438]

+Julio Gil Why would a cow's breast milk be good for you? It's not made for us, it's made to fatten up the baby calf. Calfs are removed from their mothers so that they don't drink the milk that's made for them so that WE can drink it. It creates phlegm, bloats you, slows you down, and most importantly makes you gain weight! Alternative milks are really good and have many benefits, you should try them. :)

[@screws2loose834]

+ana tholenaar waaan🚼 I don't wanna, screw the calf's those tits are meant for my cereal lol

[@IceeWorld_]

First #Facts

[@nicolagould1696]

I'd love for these guys to abuse and double team me The one type of meat I would eat mmm big un

[@richaturd29]

He's the man, but a dust head telling me how to eat, maybe I'll do some dust too.

[@mikedivine6455]

+II Tell hiiiiim

[@chazzifezil1244]

Second

[@mrahim826]

If 17 million is no money, give it to me.

[@davidbarrett9397]

God damn thank you

[@DDoggy1224]

Did he just say ass cancer? lol

[@jordnkris]

Haha he caught it right right quick he was saying it on hot 97 too