What I Eat For Good DIGESTION!

[@destinyramsey4]

Great video- as always!! I just want to add something. Don’t shoot the messenger 😮‍💨 But the Better Than Bullion has maltodextrin in it. Maltodextrin can upset the gut biome big time. I steer clear of it 100%. I use a fat free veggie broth in the carton, that doesn’t contain oils. Hard to find organic but I’d choose that over maltodextrin any day. You do awesome work and I love love all your recipes. I have a whole folder just from your content!! I couldn’t be plant based successful without you!

[@chriswynn4831]

Long time viewer. First time commenter. Love your content. Your videos keep me motivated to stay active and keep my plant based meals interesting here in the UK

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you so much Chris, I really appreciate it!

[@lizziedripping71]

Totally agree Chris. Derek is fantastic. Wish there were more UK based WFPB channels too.

[@DurdenSubliminals]

Thanks for your amazing and such positive videos Derek! I've been watching you for 3 years now and you helped me, my sister, and my mom turn vegan and become our healthiest selfs!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you so much that means a lot to me and I am so glad you enjoy my videos :)

[@yogaunity4797]

Thank you for the educational tips on digestion!! I enjoy your channel!! 🎉

[@chantelpearson40]

I recently discovered ur channel like a week ago by accident rarely use KZbin these days but I love ur videos! Amazing ideas, great tips. I've been vegan for 4years now always learning.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks so much Chantel!

[@stumpy32]

Love that you mentioned being in a calm state while eating! I definitely need to work on this myself!

[@TheElement04]

@@IRBOXELA lol at thinking being relaxed will change the fact that humans can’t digest plants

[@TheIvylee1]

Super helpful!! Thank you so much from New Jersey :)

[@giovannitertulli4962]

These videos are GOLDEN. I have often digestive issues, mainly because I eat very large volumes (like, not one head of salad, but two or three in one go...). Even tough the food are healthy, since I very very rarely eat processed stuff, I definitely need to readjust my relationship with portion sizes. Thanks for all the tips here!

[@taniwha33julienmeunier5]

Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge and inspiring energy 🔱⚡🙏 thanks for being a part of the change! Blessings

[@SarahSmiles4u]

I am easing into eating for a better way of life. I suffer from a bunch of labels and I am sick of pills. Honestly my eating habits are not good from lack of experience and price of food shopping. I keep watching and slowly adapting my meals. ✌️

[@franciscomissycruz6065]

Very helpful... as always! Thanks for showing up, bud. 👊

[@jmdes8]

ALWAYS LOVE your videos, Derek. Thank you ! I have digestion issues sometimes, and I find that KITCHARI is incredible. I keep it super super simple, low salt, no oil, white rice and split mung beans and very wet. This is a life saver when the gut is unhappy. It turns things around quickly. Also, I make homemade kraut and I think it's almost magic to keep the gut happy and those microbiotics thriving. Walking a bit after a meal is also KEY, and many cultures do it, not so much in the West sadly.

[@irinaross2281]

I have heard that drinking during or after meal dilutes the stomach "juice" and slows down digestion. I have followed this advice for many years and try to drink at least 15 minutes before meal and no sooner than one hour after. It works for me. Really enjoy your informative videos.

[@StefanRows]

Did you just hear that or is it actually science based? Asking because I usually drink a bunch of water with my food since I thought it would help digestion..?

[@mybeautifulview]

@@StefanRows hi Stefan 🙋🏻‍♀️ I watched a UK health series a few years ago, which went into this in some detail, with scientific evidence shown. I wish I could recall the name of the series but this particular advice really stuck with me. I don’t always follow it but when I do, I notice the difference and have better digestion.

[@DC-ef8op]

Please do more of these videos on easy to digest meals :)

[@crystaltorres7313]

How much do you drink before your meal and after?

[@jadyndolaoldaccount]

such a dope video man! loved the vibe of this and was also super helpful!

[@jordansmith8547]

You actually had a lot of new information here that I hadn’t considered. Well done.

[@josephwilliams4650]

This was such a great video. Thanks Derek. 💚

[@lyndajane9870]

It is always a happy Saturday when your videos come out

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you Lynda!

[@robingaspard]

Eating while watching your videos is always relaxing and help me digest better! Thanks for your infinite inspiration! You’re my favorite KZbinr! ❤️

[@kramoo]

I bought some Swedish bitter after this video. Changed my life. Thank-you

[@rupalsojitra382]

Total knowledge bomb of a video! Thanks for this!

[@ShufflingYogi]

Always love your info! Great video

[@TheBarkleyBoys1]

Thank you so much Derek I always learn so much from you. Please don't ever stop making these videos.

[@nbobbyn09]

Your joyful spirit makes my heart happy. Watching your videos literally makes my day :)

[@shannonduarte1257]

So informative. Thanks! Also, really appreciate the kitchari recipe changes. Will definitely try it!

[@jeanneamato8278]

Love your videos and recipes. I follow Ayurveda and frequently have Kitcheri. To really give your digestion a break Kitcheri is used as a mono diet. I make a huge pot but only use rice, dahl, and certain spices. I cook it for hours and the flavor is so much better. I eat it for Breakfast, lunch and dinner for 3 days and can’t get enough. My tummy is chill after.

[@kjmcarl4257]

Love when your videos also educate. Those are my favorite ones. Thanks.

[@davidhighammusic]

Thanks for this Derek. This is one of my favorites 🍠

[@ithildiess9048]

I read somewhere that liquids along with a meal is bad because it dilutes your bile in your stomach. And i do feel better ever since i stopped drinking for my meals. You do create more bile by drinking water but it takes a few hours. So you should only drink a few hours before or after a meal. Didnt know about the swedish bitters and other tips in here, greatly appreciated. Im definetly among the people with some of the worse digestive problems it gets kinda depressing to eat sometimes because you can eat so little variation. Big thanks for the video!

[@maryschmidt8570]

Thank you SO much for focus on digestion. All good info & I find peppermint tea & short walk after dinner helps!

[@jeanettekasper7467]

You had thought me another thing this morning, to cook the apples with the oatmeal, I never thought of it before, that's a great idea when I run out of berries and bananas. Thanks for all your great tips, I will definately make it. Oh and the Vegan Frittatas were excellent, my family loved it. Thanks again for sharing with all of us, great tips!

[@tash8372]

Really appreciate all of your educational videos. I started my vegan journey in 2018 and your videos have helped me stay vegan!! Definitely will be trying these recipies ^. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mikeskylark1594]

Great tips, Derek!

[@hannahmitchell87]

Some great tips in there!!! When you do your reclined knee to chest hugs/compressions, apparerntly you should always start on your right first due to the structure of your digestive system. Thanks for another fab video. Quality content, consistently!

[@andreawalker7138]

Good timing on this video, I am in the process of trying to fix my gut issues (that I ignored for far too long). Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. (Also, your cats are adorable!)

[@centralWisconsin1]

-central Wisconsin: Thank you for this video Derek, and thank you for showing me that bok choy can be stirfried. I use bok choy into my produce smoothies, and salads, but I didn’t realize it can be stir-fried, so thank you!

[@dawninthemountains]

I know this video is a few months old, but somehow I just saw it. You know, if you wanted to put out one of your amazing recipe books all about easy on digestion cooking, that would be so very helpful. Thanks for all you share!

[@JeffWilliamson1]

Derek this video couldn't have come at a more perfect time. I've been trying to stick with a more plant based diet but my digestion has been horrible. Thanks so much for all the tips 🙏

[@andreamorgan8800]

Love it! I’m trying these. More please! My digestion is pretty bad. Thank you for the tips.

[@destinyramsey4]

Read the book Fiber Fueled! Excellent Book! I fixed my digestion pretty dramatically by following the protocols in the book. Increase fiber, take a prebiotic everyday (I do Benefiber), eat a Sauerkraut every single day. I dumped coffee and my afternoon digestions is SO much better for that. Also getting rid of constipation. Some don't even know they are constipated because they 'go' every day. But have 'stuff' backed up doesn't mean you'll never go. Having a backed up system causes bad bloating and gas. I took Miralax for a few days and cleaned the pipes, so to speak, and I responded much better to food. I then added the Benefiber and wow by bloating and gas were gone. HOpe this helps.

[@kendrai.304]

Thank you for the tips. I struggle with the chewing part of food, I have a disability that triggers me to swallow foods fast. I am trying to break that habit so I have post it's all over the place saying "chew your food, enjoy the food your eating" 💕

[@christakarmas1447]

Celery juice is great for digestion. I drink it everyday after lemon water in the morning, it has helped immensely.

[@patricia__alves_]

I’m super curious! How much do you use per day?

[@christakarmas1447]

@@patricia__alves_ I drink 32 oz a day but you can start smaller than that and work your way up!

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

Thank you for always making so many videos and really putting in a lot of work.always simple and easy recipes. I Definately have digestive issues so looking forward to these.

[@n22pdf]

Excellent vid Derek.. your channel always delivers great content and look forward to any of your new releases brilliant 🤩🚴👍

[@richmcbride9269]

Once again showing why you have one of the absolute best channels on KZbin --great video! My biggest issue with digestion is the sheer quantity I eat (e.g. my typical bowl of oatmeal is 5 servings of oats, 4 servings of frozen berries and 2 servings of hemp seeds 🙂)

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks so much Rich! Eating smaller meals more often is definitely a good tip I should have included!

[@Natalie-nw4po]

Maybe try increasing the calorie density and decrease the volume of food. Ex: cook the oats in soymilk, sub some of the berries for dried fruit or dates, add in some nut butter, or just doing a smaller portion of everything with a smoothie or pb toast or something on the side. When your body is used to a wfpb diet it can usually tolerate more of the nut butters, smoothies, fiber, etc without upsetting digestion :)

[@destinyramsey4]

I agree. I am a small woman and could never eat the amour shown here. I was having such issues with beans. Well- I was eating a cup plus other stuff. Once I lowered it to a 1/4 cup with other healthy things on my plate- beans were no longer an issue. I can certainly build up over time but I’m just over the moon I can eat beans now.

[@eskanda3434]

@@Simnettnutrition It's crazy to watch how many ingredients you use, all the packaging, plastic, shipping, land etc required to make all of these completely unnecessary foods is crazy

[@ambervanderhooft]

@@eskanda3434 and then not even being able to digest it properly😂😂😂 this video and the comment section are clearly the epitome of health

[@WhisperingFelineASMR]

So happy I discovered your channel. I learned a lot about digestion. Very motivating too! 😻❤😻

[@slayter3]

Great tips and awesome video as always! Thx for your ongoing effort to create such good content.

[@chaudharyram3181]

Great video, next time if you like, please consider cooking with red lentils and split peas. These will give you a very nice buttery taste. Also, khichdi tastes amazing with basmati rice, but any rice usually works. For next time if you like, add some cumin seeds dry to your pot, let them roast, then add some asafoetida (powder you can get at any Indian store. Just a pinch). Next add your soaked lentils (red and split), their water is pretty nutritious. Consider adding that please. Mix all and just let cook for a minute. Now add rice and mix again. Add water to cook all. Stir everything. Add turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder, cumin powder. Mix all. Cook khichdi. You could add a bit of miyoko butter to give it taste. Have it with popaddam (available at Indian store) or air fried potatoes. Hope you like this recipe 😊

[@Bri-vy7zx]

Derek, you were in one of my dreams last night! You were coaching/encouraging me on starting a new workout routine 💖 it was actually really inspiring and I went out for a run right after our talk! Also you agreed to make new content about salt… so video idea? 😅

[@Simnettnutrition]

haha that's awesome. I am not sure what kind of video I can make on salt, but I'll add the idea to my list :p

[@linzertube]

Great information, as always, Derek!

[@slavko321]

We also have the swedish bitter in europe, VERY effective against colds and generally improves your health. We make it in schnaps, tho;)

[@melziep8680]

Another great video with good tips. Thank you.

[@newaur]

Thank you for this digestion episode ❤

[@shilaba80]

I have dysautonomia and this video is awesome!!!!!❤

[@tharris2335]

One thing I have tried is adding balsamic vinegar to plain sparkling water or flavored. I do add a squirt of liquid stevia for sweetness. Its supposed to taste like a Coke. It kinda does.. Loving your channel! Such a motivator! Enjoy the adventures, workouts and awesome food 🙂

[@nidhisri1]

The king of vegan nutrition content on YT.

[@Beemgee]

this is to timely! Thank you Derek!

[@plantforheal]

Yet another useful and enjoyable video! Derek, you are the BOSS, man!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

[@wendyfilice7101]

Great information. Thanks for sharing it all. 😊

[@wil.ottosson]

Thank you, great recipes, content and energy as always!

[@debrawhobrey1625]

Thank you for this video, I think it will help me a lot. Your video's are so helpful.

[@rochellepryor8974]

Hot peppers increase metabolism, like cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce etc. Also makes you drink more water, which is good for you.

[@kiwifeijoa]

Excellent info on the most helpful foods and exercises. Dill seed tea has long been used for babies with gas, it works very well, so I guess it would work for grown ups as well. As always an enjoyable and informative video.

[@kat4animals004]

I practice I F. So I don't have any calories in the morning. I have more energy and work out on empty stomach with no calories at all. I love your food videos, depends on when I watch him it makes me really want to eat!

[@CoachCarolAnn]

So much good information! Thanks so much. And I really liked the gym music. 😀

[@brendafarris7350]

So much powerful information. thank you for your research and prep time on these videos. Well done. And yummy!

[@Amanda-ep1oj]

i've learned so much from your videos, thank you!

[@janetatuniquerawfoods2361]

Nice. A mature voice for a fruity pre workout…great endurance. Daily celery juice after that fab lemon water will actually heal any digestive problems… when taken daily. Plus the mineral salts support a workout. Hope you had a good day.

[@tjnovak1]

I would like to add to this very informative video. I recently put my stomach in so much digestive distress that I couldn't eat anything for weeks and then I lived on tuna sandwiches with greens and tomatoes for months. It's been almost a year and it's a bit better, but I realize I will have to forever change my diet, which it turns out is quite wonderful. I found FODMAP diet and I'm moving into vegan diet slowly. The food that gave me such an upset was dairy Greek yogurt. It was helping me "go" and I thought a little a day would work. Nope!!! That was the worst thing ever. I found out from the Monash University website that dairy is one of the worst things for IBS, well the regular, lactose free is ok. I read we shouldn't stay on this type of diet, which is actually not a diet, it's just for severe IBS, because we don't get enough nutrients on it. But! It changed my eating habits forever and I understand my gut better. So, I can't get off of it or I will s@#$ the bed, literally. On the FODMAP diet for IBS, garlic, onion and dairy are a BIG no no. Although, lactose free and garlic, onion oil are fine. Also, a lot of dairy free products are made from cashews, which is a BIG no no. With FODMAP for IBS the rules are a bit different, but so great. And, it's not a forever diet, but I'm not sure that applies if you have real IBS problems. For example, the sauerkraut is gonna be a problem, but purple sauerkraut might be better. I been watching Somebody Feed Phil and noticed people in the Middle East are becoming vegans and vegetarians. So great! I also found that I have a gluten sensitivity, not celiac, but sourdough has enough ingredients to break down gluten, so I been eating a ton of it, because I was off of bread for years. I gotta make up that time! There are vegan, FODMAP meals that people are coming up with. Also, oranges are extremely high in resveratol and treats inflammation from fibromyalgia. I have tried the supplement, but nothing works as well as the oranges. ATP in beer is great for pain, as a side note. I also found I am highly allergic to soy. I need Claritin or EPI for that. The doctors were telling me to stay away from foods, because I was allergic to certain ones. That was very hard to do, no seasonings, etc. Turned out vegetable oil is soy bean oil. I was always using that for cooking everything. I was not gonna eat anything, the way the docs reasoned it. So, I kept a food diary and I keep in mind if something is making me sick. In addition, chamomile tea is great for IBS and decreases the feeling of caffeine, so if you like coffee, having that in the evening really helps. I drink the Teccino and add chamomile to it, but not the kind with chicory, it's not good for IBS. Ya, I been in quite the conundrum for the past year. People want to go out to eat with me or have me over for dinner and I tell them I can't or I bring a tuna sandwich. It's really rude, but I can't help it. At this point, I am lucky to eat anything. I am really enjoying your videos and definitely worth the watch. I will be putting my herbs in a jar from now on. I must have spent 50 bucks this year trying to grow my own. I learned I don't have a green thumb. Thank you so much!!

[@radhikadhaipule3297]

Great video! Mung beans in khichdi/khichri are easier to digest for me. Not sure why :)

[@lindsaytoussaint]

An additional thing for me is having a day or two of lower fiber foods. I find some days I accidentally have like 20g more fiber and *ahem* things get backed up and I feel bloated etc. Having a low fiber day with lots of fluids usually works.

[@mammabear2183]

I love your videos so much. Great tip about using bitters before eating. I love the written tips on your videos, but please keep the text on the screen a bit longer. I can’t read that fast. Thanks Derrick!!

[@lisacrowley9585]

Best content on utube, you Inspire us , love your recipes and tips, on health and wellness, thank you so very much for all you give e to so many, you really help me stay on track with my plant base life style, there are times when I don't know what to make and look back on your videos, and always find something amazing to make,,

[@MeowMeow03x]

I defo need to focus on my digestion and gut problems,thanks for this video 😊

[@255094]

Good video! Thank you! Could you tell us/me 😊 about the plants you have on top of the cabinets? They are so beautiful, I have 2 in the corners of my cabinet, but I do not know how to make them grow on the cabinet

[@isabellebeaudoin]

My digestion got so much better when I saw a herbalist and she told me to take 3 big breath before each meal, and Chew a minimum of 20 time each bites..also without distraction ( tv.. Phone...) and now I can eat raw leafy greens!! 😊

[@sesch137]

😂😂😂😂 There is an easier solution: stop eating toxic plants with anti-nutrients. We are no cows, we can not digest plants. Bloating is NOT normal. It is a sign that you eat something you shouldn't eat.

[@Seajunkie]

Wonderful topic and video

[@Aquarius0219]

Thank you so much for this video! It’s so timely for me personally as I have been struggling with my digestion for a while. Appreciate all you do!

[@StefanRows]

Thanks, man! Missed these informative videos, somehow you didn’t show up on my feed anymore.. Could you maybe elaborate more on cooked vs raw tempeh? I use to air fry it too..

[@scienceislove2014]

We usually use mung bean for khichdi ....and we don't really saute anything..it all just goes into one pot..so we have a one pot mean...which is really easy on the gut And you could throw some veggies into the pot ... (Veggies like carrots , cauliflower, potatoes, eggplants , cabbage , pumpkin ...pumpkin goes really well with khichdi.. i think ..even bok choy should be tasty ...) Garam masala goes into the same as well Sometimes khichri can be really bland...and i really like that... When it's cooked outside my home...i find it really spicy..they don't wanna make bland and healing..so

[@victoriasmith8121]

Thank you for all of your videos, Derek. Your meals are so simple and tasty, and you really keep me motivated on my healthy weight loss goals! Can you please do more meal prep videos? They would really help with portion control. Thanks!

[@katieograbisz3772]

I like to add canned coconut milk as the fat to my kitchari. It adds a really nice creamy consistency

[@CarolCandM]

Check ingredients. I use pure coconut cream but dilute it

[@jeridubin6931]

I use purple barley which adds a chewy texture. I add what ever veggies to it and a variety of seeds like mustard, black pepper, cumin, fennel, fenugreek...to the dry pot first. I use moong beans that is soak with the barley. So delicious and good for you. I try to make it different ways every week.

[@Simnettnutrition]

I’ll have to look for that! Thank you.

[@paullemay3218]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoy chopped ginger with every meal. I also add some finely chopped greens in my oats before cooking in the morning (or any time of day). I find that dandelion greens are easy to digest as well. Hence the bitterness in them. 💚🌱🇨🇦

[@lorin9489]

Very informative. Appreciate the information. Thanks!

[@becominge]

Super informative!!! Thank youuuuuu! 💕

[@showmemovegan]

Great tips, Derek! Your oatmeal (and everything else) looks delicious as always! Fun fact about the yoga poses, (former yoga instructor here) on the reclined twist it is best to start with the right knee into the chest first and then the left knee as this should stimulate movement through the colon in the proper direction for digestion. Also I know you're a fan of Dr. B, have you seen his latest Fiber Fueled Cookbook? Great stuff in there for fixing digestive issues.

[@StefanRows]

As a current Yoga instructor, I’d agree 🙏

[@destinyramsey4]

Fiber Fueled was life changing for me. Just finished it and it was AMAZING!! Just taking a prebiotic (benefiber or psyllium) before bed had really helped my digestion. I loved this book!

[@danwinter1206]

@@destinyramsey4 Would that be a good book for someone who struggles with gas and bloating on a plant-based diet? I follow all the usual tips and still struggle with it.

[@destinyramsey4]

@@danwinter1206 100%. This is my 3rd attempt at going plant based. I had to quit the last two times because of gas and bloat.... for a year!!! Definitely get the book and read it. The things I do differently now are: I walk after dinner. I take Benefiber before bed. I eat raw, organic, sauerkraut every single day and I make sure my plant diet is very diverse. I soak my beans in baking soda for 24 hours before cooking which helped tremendously but now beans don't even bother me. I started slow and allowed my body to acclimate. Good Luck!! Oh- also, swedish bitters helps so much, too!

[@chriswalker7972]

Love these recipe especially the kitchari has sooo many benefits.

[@kimberlysadberry6757]

watch out for blended teas. check the ingredients. I personally avoid anything with licorice root in it. that gives me heart palpitations😳 I asked my mom what could be causing them and she listed off a string of things, licorice root being one of them and she enough, as soon as I stopped drinking tea with licorice root in it they went away. just something to keep in mind😊

[@rowenaanderson3739]

Thank you, as always.

[@jessicawells8316]

You’re a great cook!

[@potridge]

Two things. I have started putting cinnamon on my fruit, yogurt and granola in the morning. Which type in the best? I know there are a lot of different kinds from different parts of the world so which one gives me the biggest bang for my nutritional buck? Also, have you ever walked your cat? We put ours on a leash and walk around our block. He loves it since he was a feral cat when we rescued him. It seems to make him calmer and easy going. Thanks for all your meal ideas!!

[@mmmghool]

So important. Thanks again

[@cathymclennan1702]

More videos on digestive issues please!

[@MythicStealth]

My Great Aunt always had bitters at her house when I was a kid. I have a tincture with wormwood and walnut in it and it sort of tastes the similar. Going to try that today at dinner.

[@Talkherbal]

Loved this video ! Love all your vids 😄

[@aie_aie_]

When I became vegan, it took me 6 months to really get used to eating lentils regularly, and two years for all cabbage. My gut is now perfectly adapted and I have never digested vegetables so well. I feel great after meals. 👌🏼

[@nnnyuy88yhj]

you literally eat fiber which is indigestible

[@victoriag332]

Love how positive your channel always is! ❤️

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks Victoria!

[@eileenkast4982]

The sauerkraut husband a game changer for me. Plus a dollop of coconut yogurt in the a.m. meal. I love the cat line but I would make sure it’s supervised having cats my whole life I know how they love to get tangled up no matter what you do

[@DeannaLee]

I have found that by not eating anything after 7pm (or a couple of hours before bedtime) acid reflux can usually be avoided. It also helps if you are trying to do intermittent fasting (something that I also find helps my digestion).

[@user-df3kp9nn7b]

As you were cutting the avocado - I am one of those people for whom avocado causes problems (stomach cramps)! 😆 I’m sure you get this on every video: “You must be psychic!” I was just recovering from a stomach bug :) Thank you for these quality videos. I tend to forget how great simple oats are.

[@ivan7dora]

Ginger tea. I just put a small teaspoon of ground ginger in boiling hot water, wait 5 mins and then slowly drink it. Ah, I'm craving one now! 😁 Amazing content and video again, as always, thank you!