What I Eat To Fuel My Active Vegan Life | Easy & Healthy Meal Ideas

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks for watching! I would love your feedback. The background music? Thoughts? Too much? Too loud? Not when I'm talking? I try and find music that fits the setting and an appropriate level to keep things interesting but sometimes I wonder if it adds or takes away from the experience for most people. Thank you for the feedback as I am always trying to improve and make the best content possible for you! Positive and constructive is welcome.

[@kristeniszler]

The music is at a pretty good volume, it's not to loud or distracting! Your food looks amazing too!

[@Scrambledmeags]

Hi Derek,thanks for the great video. The music is not distracting at all, goes great with the video. My 15 month old daughter was dancing along, exclaiming over the strawberries and avocados, and also kissing your cat through the screen. We'll be eating tofu tacos ASAP after watching this! Thanks again!

[@shalindahouston8412]

I actually took a moment to appreciate the music you chose in this video. The volume was good each time. Job well done!

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

background music was 👌🏼 selection when there was going to be a transition after the curry was good

[@TrulyTara86]

Don’t mind the music at all ! Great video

[@rowenaanderson3739]

Lunch break outside on a warm, sunny day and a Derek video. I'm so relaxed.

[@ktlarose]

I recently started eating a plant-based diet. There are a few channels that I have been following to minimize the difficulties associated with such a drastic lifestyle change. Your content has definitely reduced the stress that I figured would come with it. Keep putting out great videos. They're much appreciated.

[@macombus269]

That is a great change, well done!

[@kingof-bunz6506]

Same here! And most of the other channels that give advice like this usually live such drastically different lifestyles their advice becomes limited

[@mish2773]

Saucestache is an awesome channel with vegan content. A lot of it aims to replicate meat meals but there is plenty of other great videos like testing a food product from different brands.

[@julietavelazquez3378]

Simnett Nutrition has been my favorite by far! Also keep up the good work. Whatever your reasons for doing it are just know you’re on the right path.

[@walkinfaithnotbysight]

Same!

[@anamariahensel2072]

I always watch your videos to practise my listening in English but recently I started thinking about the possibility of eating this vegan style of life for 30 days. So I hope I can find good ingredients where I live (Spain). Thank you a lot for your dedication and passion and for sharing with us all your knowledge and experience.

[@lesliehardin7963]

The kitty is everything!

[@TheGardner22]

This is why we love you Derek, you're so relatable and authentic. And you're food is always amazing, no matter how simple.

[@ellaa5528]

I love the fact you showed us something from a packet, love to know that even the best need a quick ready made meal sometimes

[@laradelange1875]

Your energy makes your videos great, really. I can’t fault the video, the gym and cat content is an added bonus!

[@apple369]

I love how you planned for the taco mess with a bed of shredded lettuce and cabbage. We all know it's gonna happen; may as well be prepared.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Effortless taco salad! Lol.

[@ginad3655]

Haha... why do we remember commercial jingles! Love watching our videos... great info, wonderful editing, background music that says in the background, and it's great to come along when you ride around or show the cats... look forward to more!

[@lauraorsorichmond]

I love that you share what you actually eat! I never get tired of your smoothies, or simple meals :) I actually really enjoy it. Stuff that's too complicated loses me, I'm not much of a cook. Thanks for all you do!

[@macombus269]

So good to live vegan!

[@Burningtreeblood]

Hey, thanks for posting today. I felt like I was sliding into a funk. You helped me actually do my workout and finish all my responsibilities today instead of just leaving them for another week from now. Inspiration 👍🏽

[@carywatkins2466]

What I love about these videos is how "real" you are. You just make do with what you have, my favorite kind of cooking. If there are people who watch who don't know how to cook very well, you have great example of substituting ingredients. Thank you for all the great ideas!!

[@loisyates9806]

I used the grating technique w tofu to make imitation crab. Either for 'crab' cakes or a spicy sushi roll. Just mix in some veg mayo + Sriracha & dulse for the sushi, it's delightful. Even better if you mix it all up and leave it overnight!

[@beansssss3847]

thats a great idea

[@irysuygydkpytmgymsygayp3116]

My friend says she loved the bike ride footage. She teared up over it because it brought back good memories of her long-term biking life. She's in the city rn.

[@LindaR423]

I love the "supervisor" that climbed up your body and onto your shoulder. I love that shredded firm tofu idea. I'll be trying that one soon.

[@Simnettnutrition]

That's great! Thanks for the feedback. And yes, she climbs when she wants to see on the counter as she can't jump that high yet.

[@alexd6461]

thanks for keeping your meals realistic in the full day of eating videos! sometimes you do everything from scratch, but there are definitely days where you open a packet of something premixed, appreciate you not shying away from showing it. also your excitement for your bike trails, and your climbing feline "supervisor", and your suddenly larger 😆 taco holder was so genuine that it helped me get through some around the house chores. awesome, man, keep 'em coming.

[@fakestradio4741]

The smoothies you make are always top tier. I never get tired of watching you make them 😂 And I have your recipe almost everyday!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Awesome! I love hearing that because before every Full Day Of Eating video Crystal has to pull me out of a corner where I am crying with my head in my hands saying "there is no way people want to watch me make ANOTHER smoothie" Lol. Not exactly, but she always reminds me, it's okay, just stay true to yourself. She's awesome and so are you! Thanks for the reassurance.

[@lovelypacific]

@@Simnettnutrition You doing this 🥰 at the blender blending is me every morning😂

[@dannysaysbenice]

Thanks for keeping the meals realistic and doable. It's really helpful. I've tried a few of your recipes already and have had really good luck with them. Thanks for the ideas, I look forward to seeing even more :)

[@Simnettnutrition]

That's amazing! Thanks for letting me know. Keeps me motivated to make more. :D

[@Yuzuhira.]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 😭😭😭😭😭 You forgot something! "My Name is Derek from Simnett Nutrition. :) -puts hand on chest-" :( I love this gesture, it makes me always so happy. It fells so warm and welcome, I'm always like "Hey, hi Derek :) Nice to meet you." inside my head.

[@mattt8635]

Love you buddy for being a straight up dude, just don't sell yourself out to merchants who send you stuff, that's what drew me to you in the first place, stay real buddy and everyone be thankful for what we have, we are Blessed!

[@joopdaloop5840]

think he only ever promotes vivolife and has done for years. he’s affiliated with them. I love their products and company values 👍🏽

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

that curry recipie looks so simple and tasty....

[@mauricecooper9763]

Super fuel= super body!💪💪 LOVE these fuel ideas, Derek! With beets, you definitely can't lose!👍

[@Simnettnutrition]

No you can't, it's just important to remember you had them when you go to the bathroom later. Lol.

[@dorothyjohnstone9618]

I really like when you show quick-to-put-together meals. I don’t always feel like cooking a “recipe”, so it’s nice to see options that are easy and tasty! Great video, btw!👍

[@brittanymcmullen4309]

Yesss, the mini side salad taco remanent catcher! 💃🏻

[@GoVeganForTheAnimal]

I love how genuine your videos are, you just enjoy yourself so much living the vegan lifestyle keeping in great shape. I learn some food stuff while enjoying myself, this is great!!

[@joannesimmons3700]

Love your videos, lots of great information! One of the many things that I love is how you show how you add fresh vegetables, beans, and great seasonings etc. with your frozen vegetables to make such creative and appetizing meals. Would really like to see more of these videos. Thanks for all that you do!

[@nomadiccampervans]

Using packet sauces are a great quick an easy option, I've lately been using organic soups as a sauce, adding chickpeas, then rice or pasta depending on the soup.

[@carinagatta]

OMG, your sweet cat is Everything!!!!🤣😻

[@FreshDougan]

Been doing a vegan congee lately with my leftover rice. Toss in some carrots, garlic, onion and ginger and some homemade shitake mushroom powder. Use better than bouillon veggie. Topped with some crispy tofu and scallions. Highly recommend.

[@iheartjbgccb]

Thanks that made me hungry, will definitely try

[@flow4458]

I just got a covid diagnosis yesterday and I'm so happy you uploaded rn.

[@MrShowoff27]

Dude, your cat climbing on your shoulder while you make a shake was so cool.

[@ambienmom9972]

perfect blend of food, outdoors, and kitties

[@Julie_Ch0]

The way Derek looks at his smoothie being made! :D

[@JenMarco]

Your cat wants to be famous! I love how he’s hanging out on your shoulder. My cat used to do that when he was a kitten.

[@kellyredard1688]

Having your kitty in the video is just the best! Love your videos!

[@geno5169]

I don’t get tired at all when you’re making your smoothies! They help me.

[@ashleighk-o]

I watched this right before going to bed and it left me feeling very positive. I love your positive vibes and enthusiasm thoughout the video. Thanks for putting out amazing content. ❤😊

[@josephr9551]

Awesome! Why didn't I ever think of this before? Shredding tofu on the shredder! That's a great idea and I can't wait to do it! Your cat is seriously beyond cute!

[@marzettik]

I love your kitchen assistant,lol. I enjoy watching week after week because your honest about what your eating. Makes you feel more relatable because you watch the video and your like, I can totally make that too. So many vegan KZbinr’s use expensive or hard to find products. Oh, and ever consider doing a Costco haul so we can see all the cool stuff you can find.

[@a3511a]

Love your 'what I eat in a day videos'. Thanks for making them!

[@mkgeetha]

Gits is a very popular and old brand in India. About 30+ years back as a child I had tasted some of their ready-to-cook stuff that my mom used to make on lazy days... Good to see them using new technology

[@TempehLiberation]

Ah that bike footage was awesome, I've been waiting to pull the trigger on getting a bike again and this is pushing me in that direction lol. Also I love the meals, especially that masala!

[@zuzihutchinson5006]

I would love to see Krystal's workout routine or some couple training 🙂 Love your channel 🙂

[@celestea1501]

I like that you showed the curry from the package to make a quicker meal, especially since the tacos were more involved. It feels more realistic and attainable! And I think the background music is nice, I think it adds to the video.

[@henryjohns-trucklifeadvent2597]

I love when you do a simpler meal with all my injuries I can’t stand and prep for even a short period of time, so just a quick easy meal helps me stay on track. I appreciate these videos as well as the more elaborate cooking ones.

[@aprilc.3697]

Hi Derek, I often watch your videos while eating dinner with my boyfriend and we love your message, recipes, humor, Crystal and the kitties 🐱. I don’t really like the music during your exercise segment in this video, but I’m picky with music. I guess it makes sense not to have music while you’re talking, as this would be too distracting for me. I guess it makes sense to have some music playing while showing your workout footage though, since it makes the segment more interesting and keeps things moving along. Appreciate your great content!

[@deirdrekane774]

I appreciate these videos so much. Pivoted towards eating vegan after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. Super educational and yummy!!!

[@ProtonPerl]

Excellent, healthy, realistic, and doable for the worst cooks (myself), but I would watch the video anyhow, because of this lovely, clearly well taken care off, beautiful cat. Thank you!

[@farderted]

You should make a cookbook - I'd definitely buy that.

[@leslieparsons4547]

I’m a huge taco fan, so this looks intriguing. To make the taco shells crunchy and toasty, I recommend popping them in the oven for a few minutes - but keep your eye on them or they will burn. Unless you toast them, I find most taco shells to be chewy. Oh, now I’m hungry…….. ❤️🌮❤️

[@Simnettnutrition]

Right that makes total sense. I bet if I read the package it probably says that. Thanks for the tip.

[@SuperLogandog]

@@Simnettnutrition I was going to say toast them first too, they’re delicious. They also have blue corn taco shells as well. Cheers

[@geno5169]

I bought organic protein powder. ! I put in my smoothie blueberries and a banana. Sometimes water. Sometimes unsweetened almond milk!

[@merlijnbell8747]

The cat hanging on your shoulder is golden content

[@merlijnbell8747]

6:42 the longing for your smoothie is pretty funny 😆

[@h3bysuzanne184]

Hey, I made a Fresh Stuffed Jalapeño ( season vegan cheese) wrap in vegan eggroll wrapper, oil it, and air fry 400, 3 min, then turn over for another 3 min. Was awesome!!!

[@kerry8461]

I love the anticipatory greens to catch the taco crumbling!

[@carlyann4070]

Your cat at the end omg🥺😍😍

[@tawanaspence6579]

Great video! I love the addition of your kitty! So cute! I've wondered how to make refried beans without frying them. Thanks for sharing how you do it! Your music is nice and your videos are always interesting and educational. Thank you 🙏

[@flyingfig12]

WoW!! Cheers to the hilarious climbing kitty!! the last recipe!! & the Chef!! I would pay a huge amount to have someone prepare that for me 😋😃

[@ivonadownunder3536]

Hey there. I’d love you to make a budget vegan video. In this crazy world food cost is continuously going up, so it would be great to see how you’re budgeting for your meals.

[@MissBizyBea]

Add 1/2 c. oats that you first grind into flour. Then add all the rest of the ingredients; i.e., fruits, along with the water then you have all the benefits of the oat milk too.

[@RebeccaWife1Mom4]

Your cat- adorable! You admiring your smoothie- hilarious! Your food looks- delicious!

[@AlexEatsPlants]

Whoa, inspiring progress with the iron cross! Would be cool if you touched on your training goals in a video. Regarding the music, I think it's pretty fitting - more energetic beats over training clips, lo-fi vibes for more relaxed stuff and so on. As for the volume, I think you have it down as well - not too distracting when you're talking, nor too loud over b-roll. As a final note - please don't burn yourself out! Even if you just showed one meal or vlogged something more mundane (e.g. grocery shopping, random home improvements like upgrading the home gym, etc), I would still be watching it. I know it's Simnett *Nutrition*, but over the years you've done a great job of showing more than just recipes and I feel like you were able to not put yourself into a box ;) Great video, those tacos look bomb af!

[@sann7564]

Thanks a lot for this type of content. I been really unmotivated to eat healty and exercise lately, i needed to remember how fun and exiting it can be

[@nikitataparia5885]

Gits is a well known Indian company! You can find a lot more of their products at any local Indian store. An alternative to just getting that ready made packet is using the masala gravy that trader joes or whole foods sells and that way you can control the amount of gravy and use any veggies or tofu. I know one of the gravy options is vegan.

[@billthomastrombone]

awesome! Thanks and keep em coming!

[@SamOhler]

Made the dinner for my family tonight. Mom and gf are vegetarian and my brother is allergic to dairy. Turned out way better than I anticipated! Thanks for the healthy option that actually taste good!

[@jessie12string48]

I made Strawberry Banana smoothies for my grandkids today - added some chocolate oat milk - sooooo tasty! And I appreciate the easy meals.

[@jesshand-standingaround9255]

Your cat is hilarious 😆 🐈!!!! Love your authenticity!!!! Thanks for sharing !!!!!

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

You are a FANTASTIC ambassador for the vegan lifestyle!!! Love you videos, you do SUCH a great job on them! Thank you for all the hard work you put into everything you do! The food looks AMAZING......especially the tacos! Having "easy" meals to go to makes it so much easier.....in "real" life, who is going to cook elaborate meals three times a day?

[@veronicadicent5440]

Ohhhh my Simnett nutrition wooo wooo awesome content. So inspiring!! My life has been for better because of it! Praise my God!! Love the cat jumping on you then you say, " let me put you down before I start the blender" lol. I love how you then just stare at smoothie with a in love look! That's me too while enjoying food! Thxyu!!

[@MainstreamDB]

Cheers for the vibes as always Derek. Would love to see more vids centered around on you and Crystal going out food shopping. Focused more around the independent shops you may have in and around town as opposed to big CostCo shops etc. Appreciate you may be more limited in choice compared to us city slickers! 💪

[@seanpwinslow]

Great video!! I love how your cat hangs out on your shoulder like a Pokemon

[@kuyajayyoutubechannel6327]

I like all ur vegan foods because I'm vegan for almost 5 years.

[@ew2659]

i always love watching your videos :) 💛

[@KrisBowlr]

Don’t worry….quick and easy is good! That’s what some of us are looking for! 😃

[@omgdiepls]

Retort is basically like pasteurizing or pressure canning. You have to heat it up to a certain temp and that kills all the bacteria. It’s way better in the thin packaging vs the can because you’re not trying to heat something up that’s in a metal case. I don’t know about advanced technology but it looks tasty!

[@jeanriggs5044]

Your meals looked wonderful! I love time saving meals and will look for the curry at Costco. Also love the kitty showing up in your videos.

[@CarolCandM]

Thanks Derek for great entertainment and info. Carol

[@donnajenson2264]

Your videos are so inspiring. Gets me excited to eat right and hit the gym. But kitty on your shoulder while your making the smoothie was adorable. Looks like kitty is full of energy lol.

[@deborahanne8420]

I love the music you're using. It's really pretty. I do like it when it's a little more subdued when you're speaking though. Sensorily it is a little much for my brain to process.

[@sarahm7296]

Not sure if you ever shop at superstore, but they have perfect imperfect limes in a 3lb bag(maybe 2lb) for usually about $5 but they go on sale very often! And when it’s on sale it’s usually about $3.50 or so. Lemons are usually on sale there too, same thing, as long as you don’t care what they look like 👍

[@Revelacion320]

Thx for the tip on the chick pea curry package, I have them but I like taking them camping. I will add volume with another can of chick peas and the viggies.

[@karendeleon9347]

Who is the new addition to your family? She is gorgeous! I enjoy your videos and will definitely have to try the shredded tofu tacos. The minimal recipes are what I have been focusing on lately. As a vegan, I like to have quick and easy meal options to avoid burn out. Thank you for this.

[@AllisonMariePhD]

Mexican Oregano is a really good thing to add if you're making your own taco seasoning. I always make my own... I find packaged taco seasoning excessively salty. Making my own I can up the spice and flavor of my food without overwhelming it with salt.

[@kathleenzanders4061]

I-LOVE -TACOS TOO!! Wow-and shredded/baked tofu😲. I think the video is cool with the music, nice.😁

[@ajdidit2909]

SICK hoodie at the intro! 🔥🚗🚙 BEAST of a work out! 💪🏽😤 CONNECTING with nature! 🌎 AMAZING food as always! 🌱 LOVE for our animal friends! 💚 Thanks for sharing Derek! 🙏🏽

[@rachelmelissa3637]

I just love your content, recipes, and great personality! Super kind, motivating, and encouraging. Thanks for doing what you do!!

[@ggagne7]

Message from Montréal: It is a great recipe ...very healthy and colorful! Merci!

[@natachianegron1726]

the food looks awesome need to absolutely make it .

[@mikeskylark1594]

Great vlog. Excellent wholesome meals.

[@JohnJenkinson]

I like the beet crystals. There's a lot of protein in some seeds. The bike trail was nice. And the vegan tacos look good. Thanks for the video.

[@sharonbond140]

Love your videos. Music is borderline with the volume for me but I like the different styles you add in. Love the simple recipes and I keep watching for the ideas to change up, even slightly, the meals I throw together.

[@muccia7328]

You always take such care with the food! So nice to see

[@robbie1206]

Commenting for the algorithm but also the video is great as always!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Always appreciated.

[@RawVeganAthleteAndreas]

You are the vegan "full day of eating" king 😁💪

[@Simnettnutrition]

Haha it is my bread and vegan butter. It's just like a vlog with a food focus. I don't have much else going on other than food, workout, cats and then sharing it on socials. Lol.

[@RawVeganAthleteAndreas]

@@Simnettnutrition 😂haha your honesty and your good vibes through the videos make you even more likeable 🙂✌

[@zezty4295]

And I can't beleive in my thirty years of life I've never seen a cat on someone's shoulder. That was awsome.

[@racheledwards7113]

Baked grated tofu, my new favourite way to eat it- thank you!

[@laureenjohnson5570]

I.Love.Taos, too! Yay - Que Pasa!! I didn't know they were Vancouver based! Yay, shredded tofu!!! Makes the tofu really uniform and it looks like it browned nicely. Great idea for a quick lunch....thanks, Derek!