Trying the Bryan Johnson "Anti Aging" Lunch

[@SauceStache]

Hey gang the first 100 people to use my promo code SAUCESTACHE40 will get 40% off their first order of Hungryroot at bit.ly/3oH0X5D

[@LithaMoonSong]

you forgot the black lentils

[@SauceStache]

Nope they were there

[@elanshift6280]

Yes.. try it.. for at least a week... it will be interesting to see what the results are - how you feel etc...

[@angelalewis4213]

I would love to see you do it for a week, but I think it would get boring if you tried to do it for much longer than that. Something that strikes me about his diet, is that he leaves out so many equally healthy foods. I mean, where is the red cabbage? He strikes me as narcissistic also, wants to be young and beautiful forever but doesn't have time for a relationship because he is trying so hard to stay young and beautiful.

[@RobertaPeck]

Yes do this!!! Perhaps do a week of this meal slightly modified like with tomato sause. You will get lots of views. Then to do this life extention diet to perfection create a second round of videos basted on Dr. Micheal Gregers latest book : How Not to Age . In his evidence based book he covers the 11 pathways of aging; you would be saying things like " the vinegar and hybiscus tea amp up ampk, one of the Pathways that declines as we age." This is going to be very tricky to handle all this nerd information in an entertaining way; but Dr Greger is able to entertain and teach ,this is why he has so many followers,and you have a similar connection with the people who watch you, so it will be your most difficult challenge but you can do it starting your research while you are copying this millionaires diet on your channel. This will help lead your followers into your master class of How Not to Age Eating

[@BlakeMadsen]

I've been eating this every single day for around ~6 months now. It hits the majority of micronutrients and digests surprisingly easily enough to be able to go the gym right away. It's not boring as much as it is consistent and reliable. It's made grocery shopping disgustingly easy knowing what I'll have for lunch every single day

[@SauceStache]

That's awesome! How far along are you prepping?

[@BlakeMadsen]

@@SauceStache We prep it daily! Veggies are washed and chopped earlier in the day for maximum sulforaphane. Dried black lentils go in the instant pot for 9 mins on high and we'll begin steaming the veg once the natural release process begins so that it all finishes at the same time. Just an inch or two of water in a pot drastically cuts down prep time but it's still around 30 mins total, fortunately most of it passive As we've gotten accustomed to the volume, we typically finish a bowl in 15 mins or so I do know that Bryan sometimes adds dark chocolate chips to this for variety and some users on r/Blueprint_ add nooch

[@xHaniffax]

aren't you bored?

[@hibiscusflower5911]

What else have you implemented?! I think I’ll do it too!

[@crystyxn]

@@xHaniffax why do you expect to be entertained by your food?

[@PatrickRoss-f2g]

If you mix the cumin, acv and olive oil together - it makes a vinaigrette . You can spoon half onto the lentils then add vegetables,drizzle the remaining sauce over the veggies! Squeeze with lime- Very flavorful!

[@azeriff]

❤

[@muhamadhelmi7949]

Acv?

[@4-kathryn]

@@muhamadhelmi7949 Apple Cider Vinegar

[@starrseed2687]

@@muhamadhelmi7949apple cider vinegar

[@Mr.Chedda_]

@@muhamadhelmi7949 Apple cider vinegar

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

I've been following his meals and supplements and most of the exercises for 60 days. I'm 70 and feel so much better. I think I'll stick with it.

[@COOKARE]

😧

[@AwkwardPain]

If it is working and you are enjoying it, then I would keep it up!

[@marvin2678]

you can get this without the restrictions

[@LaciRae]

@@marvin2678calorie restriction is part of the longevity protocol.

[@cherrylu2733]

I just started following him. May I ask? What are his supplements?

[@serenakoleno9338]

Not sure about boiling everything unless you are making soup. Steaming would keep more nutrients plus be quicker. I would prefer no cruciferous veggies, easy to swap out for other nutritious ones. Just batch an instant pot of lentil soup would be my version. Skip hemp, because I eat tons of seeds for breakfast. And that's way to much cumin for one serving for my taste. Maybe a quarter teaspoon cumin and a teaspoon of tumeric, plus some black pepper. I would add some iodized salt, too. Probably use onions, celery, carrots and at the last minute, some beet greens. TFS

[@dj.h7424]

But… you’ll only live to 115 that way.

[@CleansHaven]

What's wrong w cruciferous veg now?

[@elijahh2220]

@@CleansHaven Was guessing a FODMAP thing until this comment ended with adding celery and onions. But this meal would WRECK someone who's sensitive to FODMAPs with all the cauliflower and broccoli and whole garlic clove, lol

[@colleendemaio]

​@@CleansHavenmaybe because they cause gas

[@danm8004]

Literally nobody knows anything about nutrition for longevity, you should all just give up.

[@ashanticrawford6033]

I DOOOO want you to try the Bryan Johnson plan, at least for a week! Thanks so much for showing us. I’ve seen at least two other people try it and be surprised that it didn’t taste as bad as they expected but your opinion sealed the deal for me. I’d like for see you try the other food items on his plan. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

[@SauceStache]

YES!!! ok im going to do it!!! I just needed the littlest of pushes haha

[@ZenMika]

@@SauceStachePush….push. ☺️

[@quartztoad]

@@SauceStache The beet poke is pretty nice

[@tylerpearson7179]

@@SauceStacheya i’d be very interested to see a week…. Month might be hard but if your up for the challenge go for it!!

[@tylerpearson7179]

Would you consider a variation? Flax oil or salt??

[@CaseyVHunter]

I believe it's more important to find a way to incorporate all of these healthy foods into our diets daily than it is to make sure you're eating this exact meal every single day. The lessons learned are more important vs this exact application.

[@garethbaus5471]

That is probably true, but hitting all of those things in a single meal by default is a fairly easy way to do it.

[@simpleman6352]

He is doing this in one shot meal cuz he is fasting for the rest of day

[@AwesomeFDO789]

I'm honestly suprised that they couldn't make this dish healthier. Broccoli sprouts especially frozen have a lot of sulforaphane. You can cook it but they you'd need to mustard seed to sort of reactivate the sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a very powerful antioxidant.

[@Atut522]

also helps you rip some toxic farts

[@LaciRae]

broccoli adds fiber & necessary micronutrients to his recommended daily intake. sprouts may not amount to the same percentage of potassium, vitamin c, phosphorus, etc.

[@LaciRae]

he also takes a supplement specifically for sulforaphane.

[@emilily6513]

Yea, I think adding more spices wouldn't harm either, and turning it into more of a sauce rather than just sprinkled on after everything is cooked, would probably taste better. Likewise, if you roasted the vegetables with the spices on them. I don't see a need to be so ritualistic and do the same exact thing every day.

[@marianamaguire7450]

It doesn't lose sulforaphane if you microwave it

[@josesantibanez]

Hey SauceStache, maybe you can try this protocol but with some little variations, can blend the oil with the seeds, lime and vinager and make a sauce for toping, try maybe add avocado idk something like that. Would be nice see you try a month or at least 2 weeks doing the protocol, sleep and exercise included!

[@SauceStache]

Love that idea!! do it but with my twist and see if I can help the food a bit

[@sandrochiavaro7831]

@@SauceStacheI was about to say this. I feel the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, sodium, maybe add nutritional yeast 🤷🏻‍♂️ and make a sauce for the steamed veggies.

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

@@SauceStachewell, the good Lawd knows you couldn’t hurt it😹😹😹😹

[@tomcotter4299]

You don’t need to follow Bryan Johnson’s protocol to sleep, exercise, and eat well. Sleep, exercise, and proper nutrition have been standard health advice for the past 50+ years.

[@colleendemaio]

I do think the X factor for a lot of centenarians is their mental outlook. Bryan Johnson's regimen, interesting as it is, seems rather joyless, and the effect that might have on his youthfulnees/longevity can't be quantified.

[@ariesmry]

Exactly. this is what happens when you get overly clinical about aging... you miss out on the joie de vivre. Besides having a great diet and daily, functional movement, many centenarians also have a sense of purpose, a strong community, and a genuine appreciation of their world. There is a simplicity to their life. I have several family members on both sides of my family that lived close to or past 100 and there diet was what it was. Having peak physical health, whatever that means, was not the only factor.

[@musicbyjpb]

As Bryan is basically striving to improve the human experience, be a significant thought leader and needle mover harnessing the best of humanity and AI together, I think he has enough purpose! Super Veggie is pretty tasty. Getting the right combinations in with the bites makes it better!

[@leslieshatkin707]

He used to be depressed and suicidal now he says he feels joy every day. You have to read his story and watch his KZbin to understand this is joy for him. His methodology was and is his survival.

[@aioncrypto974]

It’s not for him because he has his 16 year old son doing it with him and he has a team of 20 coming to his house everyday. For an average Jo your statement could be true because you’d be somewhat isolated & doing everything different than those around you.

[@mickeydemas]

The thing is. This routine and way of eating brings HIM joy. The problem is it’s not a lifestyle most of us want. Other centenarian cultures go dancing while encouraging physical activity, fresh food and tight family and community bonding. He’s focusing on himself which is no surprise because we, in America, are individualists. But centenarians exist primarily in Collectivist communities where there is a culture of focus on each other, the well being of the group.

[@emmaythegray]

While this didn’t look too bad and I could see eating it (NOT the mush version) once in a while, in general I’m not a fan of fear-based eating. When I “team of experts” I die a little inside. Prefer to start from a place of joy then make it healthier- the middle path. 🙃

[@robynhope219]

Yeah, this is sensible, but Bryan is extreme.

[@doris3594]

So glad you made this!!! One thing bothered me about this recipe! Dr. Greger states that’s the sulforafane levels are greatly reduced when cooking cruciferous vegetables and advised sprinkling dry mustard on the cooked veg to restore it. Not sure if any of the compounds added to this recipe did that. And, I followed Bryan’s KZbin short of his recipe that said to add the raw garlic and ginger to the dressing that included the cumin, EVOO and vinegar. I made the recipe as directed in the KZbin short and it was tasty, with the addition of the dry mustard. But lots of effort for a daily lunch, as it’s advised to cut the vegetables at the time of cooking to maintain the antioxidant levels that deplete over time if cut in advance.

[@AndwiseTheHappy]

I was just wondering something similar. Like, does adding salt for a little bit of flavor deactivate certain benefits?

[@quartztoad]

I've been really interested in Bryan Johnson's recipe and so I was happy to see this cross-over content. I started off with boiling the veg and now I'm baking it on a pan that is greased with the olive oil. I haven't gotten to the point of being able to brave that many veg with 0 salt but after a week of eating his food I am noticing I don't have many food cravings which is new for me

[@SauceStache]

I think I would try steaming it too... I know that holds more nutrients from what Ive read... baking it releases a lot more flavor though so thats a bigger added benefit! Thats amazing with the cravings. I've always been a dinner variety type of person, but for lunches or other snacks I tend to eat the same thing over and over and over... so I do think once I got into this, if it was all prepped I would probably enjoy it. I'm getting excited to give this a go

[@tomnjudyorton732]

I’d think roasting would cause you to eat more advanced glycation end products that may increase aging process in theory same as any high dry heat cooking processes. I think I’d do steaming as that’s how I usually cook my veggies.

[@marvin2678]

0 salt is crazy

[@cchoi108]

I've been doing super veggie and nutty pudding every day for the last 6 days. I feel much better and I lost 3 lb. My belly was bloated from eating at fancy restaurants the prior week and all the bloating went away. I prepare it in a foodie way so it is super delicious. I blanched the veggies. Then I make a dressing with the rest of the ingredients, and I sub a little turmeric for the cumin and add black pepper, and include all of the olive oil for the day instead of eating the olive oil with the nutty pudding. I make the nutty pudding as stated in the recipe, it's really delicious. I'm a foodie so I require variety but for some reason this all tasted so good I didn't mind eating it everyday. I can't diet and for some reason I was not hungry at all. I was quite full and I couldn't finish all my food some days.

[@lizmednick3842]

Here's the thing, Stache. There's nothing wrong with any of these foods and you could make them a lot more delicious by just throwing them into a stew or soup of some kind (i.e. chili, minestrone or something similar.) I think the bowl as presented is meant to look abstemious and appeal to a kind of stereotype of what's healthy. Meanwhile, Bryan Johnson does not look as young or younger he did in before photos from 2017. He looks like he's had work done.

[@Crushanator1]

His estrogen regimen is doing some serious work too.

[@yDkayVal]

I've been eating this for the past month, as a 22yo male I don't really like it boiled, I know that it is the best way of doing it, but i'm sautéing everything and making a lime-ginger juice (i don't like them in the food), also I don't have those lentils here where I live so I'm using black beans that I cook for the week, im enjoying a lot, I know it's not the most nutrient efficient and best way of doing it, but I came from a very very bad diet and for me to have an amazing diet rich in vegetables, I think it's good enough if it means that I can stick to it easily.

[@alanwiltzius4862]

💯 I enjoy it every day. Olive oil and the cacao go well. Takes about an hour to food prep for 4 day. The blueprint plan is very flexible for the 3rd meal, he has like 7 options you can make.

[@usa2342]

Please do his whole diet protocol! It was nice to hear honest opinion from you guys!

[@elijahh2220]

Betting the guy pays someone to cook for him, no way someone that rich cooks his own meals every day. Also, I'm sure there's some reason it's boiled, but I can't help but think how much better it would be roasted.

[@unintentional_perfectionist]

Congratulations on your incredible weight loss. I also love your videos. Wish I could do a chickUN nugget review with you and Monica. But I have a request. Could you please do a vegan pot pie or chickUN pot pie? I’ve never seen one before. And I feel like that would be an amazing comfort food video. Thank you. ❤️

[@JOnnbob]

this would be great!!!!

[@SauceStache]

Wow thank you so much for the SUPER! YOU Rock!!! And thank you for the really nice comment! I could totally work on a vegan pot pie!! This could be fun to try to make something like this fall into my new way of eating!!

[@LangRieper]

i would change it up without changing it by using different lentils(green, brown, red, yellow, black, puy or mung) each day. Also swap broccoli for brussel sprout or spinach/kale. same with any of the many kinds of mushrooms. I would also add turmeric and black pepper to the spices. come to think of it this is just an Indian curry with sarson ka saag. tasty.🤔

[@thunderingbear777]

I have the same thing for breakfast and lunch every single day. It is nutrient dense and I don't care if I get bored with it. Boredome can be overcome. Results are most important. My lunch is close to this, so I might try it. Thank you.

[@hibiscusflower5911]

I’m so glad you did his lunch! I am going to make it too! Looking forward to you making more of his food or even other suggestions in that field!!!

[@pfv1247]

I was eating like this seven years ago when I went completely plant based for whole year. It immediately decreased the swelling caused by my colorectal cancer. And my food bill went down significantly too. I really enjoyed the black lentils, followed by the French green lentils.

[@no-one9484]

Why did you stop?

[@pfv1247]

@@no-one9484 I tried to keep whole food plant based, but I stopped because my spouse and kids are complete jerks and were really unsupportive and very antagonistic towards me about it. I felt so hated and so unwanted by them while I was struggling for my life. These days, I"m 75% whole foods plant based and 25% fish, egg, hard cheese. and some milk chocolate every now and then. I am still treading water in regards to my cancer. Thank you so much for asking. It warms my heart to know someone wants to know something about me. Have a beautiful day where you are.

[@no-one9484]

@@pfv1247 Thank you for your answer. Sorry to hear you didn’t have support from your family. Wishing you all the best and good health!

[@PoeLemic]

Yeah, I love to see you make more of his meals. Let's see if you can tolerate it for a long period of time. It's just hard to see that becoming an everyday meal without you revolting eventually.

[@gohawks3571]

Agreed. Good idea to try out at least, but yeah, long term😑

[@sarahpineapple92]

You should blend the hemp seeds in it. They will make it super creamy, similar to blended cashews

[@freudianslippers6567]

Ohh thanks for that tip, I've just been putting them on top of things. Going to try this when I use them again.

[@Danuxsy]

SARAH NOT EVERYTHING HAS TO BE CREAMY DO YOU UNDERSTAND

[@mgdrew3044]

It would be cool to see you do your own twist on this, use the same ingredients but put it together differently 😊

[@patrickxl1]

Do the protocol for a month. I love it and you will too. My body recovers so quickly from exercise. Very smooth poops also.

[@logan2113]

I'm scared of dying but I'm more scared of living without my people and also living just to live longer. I'll live as long as I can enjoying life, and that has to be enough.

[@pedromartinezlopez]

You can make it cheaper, faster and more convenient by microwaving frozen broccoli/coliflower/mushrooms and using pre-cooked lentils. Also, the type of mushrooms and/or lentils makes little different in the overall health benefits.

[@UniquelySustainable]

I'm assuming most people going this strict might not want to use microwaves or frozen foods.

[@pedromartinezlopez]

​@@UniquelySustainableMicrowave is a healthier cooking method than, for example, boiling, because it preserves more nutrients. Frozen fruits/veggies are also healthier because they are picked up at the optimal moment and producers can use less pesticides and other chemicals.

[@WasabiBob1000]

There are many ways to eat healthy that don't make it devoid of any joy or creativity. When you turn food into a means to an end instead of an activity or hobby, you get whatever Bryan Johnson is doing.

[@mikorisheridan6769]

He injected a 17yr olds blood to become young, rich people are crazy fr but this lunch looks basically like what I eat all the time, I'm sure other vegans can relate

[@nickyrivernene5921]

Yes definitely, mines a green smoothy with banana, chia seeds, spices and other plant based meals as necessary lol

[@janerainbow22]

Yeah, diet is only one aspect of health. For the majority of people with various existential stresses, which can significantly impact, health, disease and longevity, expecting to get the benefits of a crazy billionaire experiment, just by eating the same food, is a bit of a stretch.

[@nerida3347]

Nah, I'm more of a pasta and wraps sort of vegan. Love my carbs a lot lol but I'm trying to cut down

[@mikorisheridan6769]

@@nerida3347 I just mean the veggies like, it's not uncommon for vegans to just be eating a large amount of veggies in a meal because we actually like them compared to others, don't get me wrong, I had a large pizza yesterday and pasta the day before 😎 carbs are important tho to eat

[@PoeLemic]

[On an aside about Health-Span versus Life-Span ...] Trust me, as I said to commenter below ... You don't want to live to the age of 100+, if you don't have good health and mobility. I just got finished taking care of my Mom (who was 93) for last 6/7 years after she fell in 2017 and was less mobile, and really unable to take care of herself without my wife and my help. So, the age number is not what matters. It's being healthy ... called "Health-Span". Don't worry about the age number; worry about the health span. Thankfully, she had most of her faculties to her last days. Low level of senility, but she did have inability to get around. Again, you don't want excessive age without great health. It's not envyable nor enjoyable -- having seen it first-hand.

[@gunidalal8531]

I agree! My dad is 86 and not mobile anymore. I do not want to live if I have to live like him.

[@barbarathorndyke1586]

I'd rather die younger enjoying my meals than force myself to eat the same boiled, tasteless veggies every day to theoretically live longer.

[@jf7654]

This doesn't even take into account the social loss of peers. My grandfather who is 90 is so lonely. He hass spoken about how difficult it is to lose your spouse, friends, siblings, coworkers all to age and being the only one left. We have a lifespan for a reason.

[@a.k.salazr]

I noticed that he eats what seems to be a plant based diet and he says he has a research team that uses every single ingredient with research behind it. I would love if you tried his other meals like the "berry pudding" which actually looks good. It would be awesome if you tried his plan for some time too and let us know your thoughts. I have to give this recipe a try.

[@tomwillard7251]

I have a feeling we’re going to see this in the frozen section of premium grocery stores like Sprouts or Natural Grocers in the next 2 years.

[@nims3563]

These in ramen or soup is fantastic , plus you get the broth where nutrients may have dispersed

[@maxm3515]

Throwing my 2c in as well, I've been eating this for about 6 months now, and I modify the super veggie by not adding the vinegar or lime. I add that to a glass of water I drink alongside the meal. It generally just makes it taste much better to me without the vinegar. As for the cumin, I cook the lentils with a spice mix and garlic. I also top my super veggie with fresh herbs or green onion to give it some flavor (in addition to the olive oil). I also add about 1 cup of cooked beans which add some more fiber and protein.

[@arthorim]

Many people cant digest cruciferous vegetables. In my case I get too many stinky gases. I still eat and love Kale and cauliflower.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Cardiologists told me it's important to have those gases daily. Try broccoli sprouts, the sulphoraphane Dr Jed Fahey,and Dr Rhonda Patrick.

[@marystestkitchen]

lol your face at the soup! Truly doesn't look bad though. Just maybe some of the ingredients need to be blended with more seasonings and used as a sauce?

[@DennisSchmitz]

since there's so much cumin already, I would just add: Paprika, pepper, onion powder, oregano and fresh cilantro as well as some cayenne. :D

[@SauceStache]

hahaha it was a rough first bite... but not as rough as I expected so really it grew on me. I like the idea of making a sauce. like a ground cauliflower, oil and vinegar type thing haha

[@ericgeorge8449]

This is totally missing out on the healthiest part of the broccoli, Sulforaphane. It either needs some mustard powder sprinkled on it, or it needs to be chopped fine and rested *before* cooking. If Bryan Johnson is not aware of this, then I definitely question his program.

[@nickyrivernene5921]

He is questionable lol whole foods plant based is the way, no need to limit variety. He does seem to want to eliminate choice because he recons he makes poor decisions and wants A.I to take alot of choices away, like bed time, meal time ....

[@Seánybruv]

You can also just eat some raw broccoli along with the cooked too to get the sulforaphane.

[@julesmbc]

He was doing some power green drink until a few months ago, and among all the supplements, I can't imagine that they don't have sulphorohane among them somewhere.

[@mendax7125]

How does mustard powder play with the broccoli?

[@ericgeorge8449]

@@mendax7125 There are two parts to sulforaphane: one precursor and one enzyme. Then enzyme is destroyed by cooking. But it is present in any cruciferous plant, including mustard. When I cook frozen broccoli, I always sprinkle some mustard powder on it.

[@justinguitarcia]

Walk, eat when youre hungry, drink more water than you think you need and avoid unnecessary sugar… that plus whatever genes you already got, thats it. Theres no way to reverse the inevitable but if you look at common denominators in long living communities it seems to be: lower meat consumption, rich social lives, plenty of walking and high fiber foods

[@ashanticrawford6033]

People once thought there was no way to make a metal can fly in the air but look at us now. I’m not at all saying this will achieve immortality but if it can extend life with a supremely increased healthy lifespan AND health span past the age of 100 and 110, it might be worth a shot. That said, we’ll all have our eyes on him just like we had on Dr. Atkins. 👀 😂

[@SauceStache]

THIS... I 1000% agree with this.

[@PoeLemic]

​@@ashanticrawford6033 Trust me. You don't want to live to that age. I just got finished taking care of my Mom (who was 93) for last 6/7 years. And, the age is not what matters. It's being healthy ... called "Health-Span". Don't worry about the age number; worry about the health span. Thankfully, she had most of her faculties to her last days. Low level of senility, but she did have inability to get around. Again, you don't want excessive age without great health. It's not envyable nor enjoyable -- having seen it first-hand.

[@ashanticrawford6033]

@@PoeLemic but I did emphasize “lifespan AND healthspan” in my response. If you can be 110 but your healthspan is as if you’re 74, that’s not a bad thing, except for the fact that if you’re the only one doing it, you’ll have to see most of your friends and loved ones die, which sucks. But society has been progressing towards much longer lifespans that previous eras could have imagined. I watched Napoleon on Thanksgiving, and after seeing that he died at the age of 51 (which seemed young to me), I Google searched the average lifespan in 1800. “In 1800, no region had a life expectancy higher than 40 years.” Now imagine someone in that day advising people that you don’t want to live to your 50s or 60s when you fast forward to today and the global life expectancy is just over 70. My family traditionally stay pretty active, mobile, and independent through their mid 90s, so I’m shooting for 110. 😆

[@bshef3424]

Note re: blended Version - Chewing food is an important signal for several brain/body response processes (ie - "triggering" the release of specific enzymes tasked w/ breaking down and assisting with digestion). The absence of "Chewing", (think smoothies)....can have some negative consequences.

[@juliedesnick7401]

The Dr. Greger regime of the Daily Dozen is also a lot of food! I guess it takes a lot to get all of our nutrients with F and V.

[@marycanary3871]

this is how i’ve been eating for years as an OBGYN and professional athlete! if i were a billionaire i could’ve been famous for it 😭. i prefer making the hemp into a thick cream with herbs and alliums and topping my veg with it.

[@PlantBasedJan]

I’ll follow you and buy your supplements. 🥳

[@loisherr3989]

I also follow Bryan Johnson and appreciate his testing and suggestions for supplements and diet. A lot of people including myself struggle to digest lentils or cauliflower so this lunch would send me to bed for the rest of the day.

[@Zencast5]

Stache, you're looking better.

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!! I am really putting a focus on my health the last few years!

[@zamin_ali]

If you like sweet potatoes and you're on a kick lately try making sweet potato pudding. It's fantastic.

[@luxusde2248]

I make a similar recipe. eat it for breakfast everyday for 4 years. I add 6oz of unsalted fresh cheese. Very happy!

[@wsams]

I have 10 oz milk, 2 heaping Tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 scoop garden of life raw meal protein powder, 1 tsp molasses, and a tsp vanilla extract blended smooth or course depending on the day. This is my lunch every single day and I always feel great.

[@aaroncampbell9778]

I don't know what it is about this meal but I immediately felt just really good for hours after eating it which carried into the next day. The nutrients must be astounding, I had a chiropractor tell me once that white mushrooms or any type of mushrooms are incredibly good for your spine. My digestion has improved significantly and not matter how boring or bland this may taste I just get through it no matter what because its just so amazing. The dark chocolate with vegetables is key to make sure you just keep shoving it back it causes me to keep eating it and there is no food on earth better than chocolate imo.

[@nerd1017]

I haven't been on KZbin in ages and I've just noticed you have lost so much weight! Looking great. I've been trying to cut down on the high calorie vegan meat alternatives by eating more lentils and things and I've managed to lose 3 stone so far. I am feeling so much better in myself now

[@joeschmidt8415]

Maybe do the mush but reserve some raw broccoli and cauliflower for dipping. Might make it more palatable to have some texture.

[@margarett_b]

The best "video-topic & sponsor" pairing I've ever seen XD Wan't to eat healthy? Try Hungryroot (easy, tasty) and not the Bryan's diet! The contrast between the colorful and flavorful dishes from Hungry root vs bland and quite borning meal from his protocol. Personally, I think eating healthy the not-so-extreme way is much more attainable for most people and probably also healthier psychologically. To me, life is for living (and eating good food!) and not only "living in a way to live the longest"

[@AdarableKitten]

I litteraly just found bryans channel and now you post about him.... thats trippy

[@VivBeyer1111]

Its called synchronicity!

[@peterduncan5034]

@@VivBeyer1111 It's called 'algorithms'

[@billyannecrews6651]

I make a soup that has all of that. It’s very good.l… just broth and cook it low and slow

[@alexrayoalv]

Steaming veggies retains a lot more nutrients than boiling. Even roasting is better than boiling in this regard and comes out tasting better. Why the boiling?

[@mrcream9749]

I think I would probably keep the veggie lentils in tact, but I'd be inclined to blend the ginger garlic lime vinegar olive oil in a dressing - it would be nicer.. Could you chop the vegetables and mushrooms down smaller and toss it around like more of a salad? I'd get bored eating this everyday - unless work was super busy and I had no time to think about food. I would probably have to use it as a base - then add either cheery tomatoes or maybe butternut pumpkin just to mix it up. And I couldnt NOT have sea salt on it. Just me. Which to be fair - on balance it would be miles better than my current daily big meal. :). I'll give it a go. for 7 days and see. yeah - try a month and see what happens.

[@weirdboy2214]

It's not about having a delicious meal, it’s about having a meal that's better than other types of meals in terms of aging. I don’t understand why people look for taste at everything without considering the main point.

[@caroltaylor4282]

I kinda eat the veggie bowl a lot! I don’t eat it everyday because up here on the west coast of Canada, a cauliflower alone costs at least $5…broccoli is pricey and you can only get regular white or brown mushrooms. But when I make it, my family eats it right up….I cheat and use salt.

[@NickCombs]

Eating the same ingredients every day doesn’t sound like a healthy diet. It is probably fine for a while, but I can’t see it being better for you than mixing in different fruit, veggies, legumes, etc. I also notice it doesn’t contain any living ferments.

[@antonost5055]

Yes. That's how it is the mental outlook makes it. Thank you.

[@tamcon72]

Most super rich people don't know how to live, LOL! You can have this plus some other things, like, I dunno, bell peppers and other spices and herbs, and have much nicer and healthier meal. Happy New Year, and thanks for posting : )

[@willcookmakeup]

An ENTIRE tbsp of cumin?! I'm so shocked this didn't taste straight up awful. Cumin is so overpowering

[@SauceStache]

It was wildly overpowering... but it still came together to not be terrible

[@gayledeacon2203]

I don't see the harm in mixing up the Cumin with other spices of known benefit. Maybe a teaspoon of cumin, a teaspoon of turmeric, and a teaspoon of paprika. Also I'de add some form of onion or leak.

[@willcookmakeup]

@@gayledeacon2203 thay would be so much more palatable. Again, I'm honestly shocked it wasn't disgusting. I have formal culinary training and I only ever used a full tbsp of cumin when making a batch tikka sauce that would serve more than 10 people. Honestly, now I kinda want to make this and see how it turns out haha

[@gayledeacon2203]

@@willcookmakeup yeah, I love cumin but I use it carefully or it overpowers every other seasoning I add (and when I cook I raid the spice cabinet according to whim).

[@willcookmakeup]

@@gayledeacon2203 lol totally. An entire tbsp seems just crazy. It's like oregano or thyme. They can completely ruin a dish if used too heavily. Arguably, despite it being my fav flavor, garlic too. Allium vegetables are amazing but omg can they ruin something. Especially raw. I made an accompanying sauce to a fried polenta ball in school and it called for only one raw garlic micro planed clove, and I was like - no we can deff do two... omg it was actually inedible people were coughing left and right. Nearly all the young children who were at the event that tried it stared crying. Bahaha I'll never forget it. I'm ranting now, but ultimately I am still surprised that a full tbsp of cumin for a single serving wasn't completely inedible

[@bogdang.7627]

But these vegetables should be organically grown, especially broccoli and cauliflower, because they are often treated with chemicals to make them grow big. The second thing is to focus on healthy, seasonal vegetables and fruits. This requires changing my daily habits so that I don't eat broccoli every day. The list of cruciferous vegetables is longer, so they can be replaced with other vegetables such as kale, kohlrabi or Chinese cabbage. I think it's worth diversifying the menu. One thing that is worth sticking to is things that provide low GI and even more so have a low glycemic load

[@CandyGirl44]

I wouldn't boil the veggies - I normally only lightly steam or microwave them. Unless you are going to use it to make soup or something. And somewhere I would add some avo😂. But I would also use more seasoning - nutmeg for the cauliflower, lemon juice for the broccoli , a sh*t ton more of garlic, black pepper and veggie salt.

[@HDvids101]

Your body is amazing it will keep going even without the proper nutrients. This makes it easier. Don't get stuck on the details though.

[@DennisSchmitz]

Offtopic: What is that combined Macbook and presumably? VESA monitor stand you use in your studio?

[@deliamak]

I'd dip the broccoli and cauliflower in this pureed for fun. I think it is not too bad if the meal is pureed / becomes soupy because if you do it every day and you want to make it more fun, you would just dip the pureed/spread with some veggies (like cucumber, carrot, bell pepper), bread, or crackers. You can switch cumin with something else. Try mixing different spices, variety of oils, specialty vinegar, or some condiments in the pureed / spread for fun. I won't be able to eat the whole bowl if I treat it as a dipping. I'd be already full after I dip a bunch for fun. lol

[@jinit8083]

This is an interesting concept. I’ve heard consuming less calories makes the mind sharper and the body stays fitter. In a side note the falafel and pita in the sponsored section look dry af. I wouldn’t have been able to eat that.

[@jag519]

Yea, I think tryin it for a week/month (or until you decide you need to stop) sounds like a cool video!

[@aaronhill5908]

What I like about you is that you often experiment and find ways to improve things without compromising the intent or benefits. Would love to see how you might improve the over all taste and variety of ways this can be consumed without compromising the health benefits.

[@Nyannycake]

I'd certainly try it! Might not be delicious, but it's interesting to me. Thanks for trying it out for us!

[@ObscenelyMarvelous]

If Bryan doesn't want to use salt, why not just use powdered dulse? Seems like it would be a more nutritious option than the potassium chloride.

[@quartztoad]

He's avoiding sodium and dulse does have sodium

[@colleendemaio]

​@@quartztoadseems dangerous to eat so little sodium.

[@gleann_cuilinn]

It's so cute that Brian Johnson calls his HRT "non-feminizing". Okay girl when you're ready to be one of the dolls we'll be here for you 💖 🤍 💙

[@NoHow_Never]

If I had to eat that every day I wouldn't want to live longer.

[@Ella.L.]

Haha, same! 😂

[@meanoch]

You should try making both, halving it so you can use half the purée as a dressing/sauce on half the amount of veg per meal.

[@Xilon86]

i eat it like 3-4 times a week and done it for 4 month at least. no problem! :)

[@SauceStache]

Nice!! I've gotten the motivation to try it. Going to start soon

[@Xilon86]

@@SauceStache Then you must try the nutty pudding.. its amazing!

[@DennisSchmitz]

All the ingredients used are super healthy indeed. Just wondering if you still get the benefits frying the ingredients in the olive oil that is used anyways?

[@peter_steur]

i think so, at least you would get the benefit of having a more appetizing dish

[@Ryuuuuuk]

One could be careful when frying with olive oil to keep it under the temperature where it starts smoking (visibly)

[@ViaAngeles-ve5uj]

Or, can saute the veggies with a bit of water and add the olive oil just at the end - for people concerned about the smoke point od olive oil

[@girliedog]

Oh boy boiled veggies or mush, healthy food does not need to be bland.

[@moonmad7]

I'd love to see you make this dish tastier but still super healthy.

[@alisonmary1443]

I think its natural to chew and crunch on our food, also salt is essential, one can die from having no salt in their body. I could perhaps eat the blended mix as a soup.

[@AndwiseTheHappy]

Hey Mr. Stache. Long time viewer, but new subscriber. 👋 So just a question about adding salt to this. Does it affect the health benefits somehow? Like negates how the body receives vitamins, minerals, etc...? I've heard some food combos will do that, defeating the purpose of the "healthy" ingredients.

[@Berkana]

Bryan Johnson's recommendation makes a big mistake by boiling the broccoli. Broccoli's biggest benefit is sulforaphane, but sulforaphane is made when the cells are crushed and two chemicals, glucoraphanin and myrosinase react. But when you boil broccoli, the heat deactivates the myrosinase, so you miss out on the sulforaphane. To get the benefits of sulforaphane, you need to chew the broccoli raw, or blend it, or chop it up, let it react and rest, and then cook it. The sulforaphane itself is somewhat heat stable, but if you cook and then chew it, you miss out on the benefits of the sulforaphane.

[@nobull6524]

Aren’t you supposed to steam it?

[@Berkana]

@@nobull6524 For tastiness, yes, steaming is better than boiling. For health, no. Steaming or not is not the issue; the raw cells need to be crushed for the sulforaphane reaction to occur.

[@RC_723]

At first I honestly thought Bryan Johnson was a total nut. But watching more of his content made me realize he is actually just doing this for the benefit of all. Living longer is all some people strive for. It’s honestly “noble” in a way, some millionaire dude spending all this money to use the scientific method and find ways to extend our existence. My personal view is that eating veggies and staying active is what leads to a physically healthier life. I’m not vegan or vegetarian by any stretch but I recognize the importance both to myself and to the entire WORLD (look up how much fresh water goes into making ONE burger) ultimately is. It’s just the most sensible solution imo. Eat more plants people!!!

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

It’s very much like a typical lunch I might have but with different beans or legumes, or none at all. I definitely enjoy a large bowl of veggies 😁 Would be interested to see what other meals he puts together.

[@sergioedhi1839]

Dr Greger seems to strongly be against using olive oil. Wonder what is the reasoning behind Bryan’s use of olive oil. I tend to agree with Dr Greger since it note a whole plant product, processed and no fiber.

[@nickyrivernene5921]

I agree, empty calories.

[@jelorer]

Yeah pottasium makes you expel alot of water. The lentils already have alot of potassium. Would probably be better to add sodium salt in moderation.

[@GSS_94]

The green bowl of mush is just one component. Bryan also consumes supplements and exercises and there's a lot to it. Just the mush is incomplete for getting all the nutrients your body needs.

[@SauceStache]

Yes... this is very true.

[@salvadorpalma8173]

He also spends 1h a day applying makeup, aparently, which is definitely part of the no aging branding.

[@daberonifeast]

You guys are both looking so glamourous! ✨

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!!

[@thatcriticvideo]

Why do all the people who are like, "This is how you can live longer!" are always telling you to take away as much joy in your life as possible. "You can live to 150 while if you don't enjoy living."

[@salvadorpalma8173]

more importantly, why does a guy that claims a no aging diet has a ton of makeup and still looks every bit of the reported age?

[@nerida3347]

I don't wanna live till 150 anyway lol, 100 is fine

[@JohnSmith-fi5no]

In his video, cooking this dish took 20 min. Also, his chef didn't cook garlic nor ginger, but added them fresh.

[@suicune2001]

That seems like an ok lunch. I'd add more spices but otherwise it looks good.

[@DennisSchmitz]

some pepper, paprika, onion, oregano and cayenne as well as some fresh cilantro won't hurt :)

[@suicune2001]

@@DennisSchmitz Yes!

[@202adr]

To make this way better just take the garlic, olive oil, vinigar, cumin and lime and make a garlic sauce like the Lebanese do and garnish the steamed/baked or grilled veggies and mushroooms with it.

[@NumbaoneGuy]

Loving your desk setup!! Would love to see a tour. It looks really well thought out

[@RemydeRuysscher]

Don't boil the vegetables, steam cook them. This preserves more nutricients.

[@dylany7701]

i think it would taste best as a chopped salad - not pureed and not whole veg. so a middle ground between the two options.

[@sharonknorr1106]

So when you boil all that stuff, a lot of the nutrients are lost into the water, so unless you are going to use that water, you have already negated some of the benefits. Chopping up the broccoli and cauliflower and letting it sit for about 40 minutes before cooking it allows an enzyme to release the sulforaphane in those - cooking first destroys the enzyme, so again, you don't get the full benefit of those wonderful vegetables (you can season with ground mustard seeds at the end, however, to make up for that if you cook first.) Same thing with garlic - would be much more beneficial if minced up raw and allowed to sit rather than boiling. Anyways, I don't see this as being a game changer for those looking to maximize their nutrition and other benefits of a plant-based diet.

[@Ella.L.]

My thoughts exactly

[@User-CCA]

Would love to see you coming up with meals inspired by his protocol. Eating the same foods every day can be boring, but some variation would make it much more sustainable for a lot of people.

[@injunsun]

I don't know about trying to do this daily, but it would be lovely if someone else cooked it for me. I would love to see you and Monica try some of Vegan YT bodybuilder Brian Turner's "What I Eat in a Day" recipes, but since you two don't work out like he does, maybe split the dishes between you? He is such a sweetheart, and makes "salads" that are comparable to what I pay $15 bucks for at a nice restaurant here in Knoxville, TN. Be well, y'all.

[@kimyoung3484]

Thank you ❤❤❤🎉