Vegan Keto Challenge | Low Carb Full Day Of Eating

[@Simnettnutrition]

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[@thedivinechef]

I think you did a great job! I was on a Keto lifestyle low carb for over 4 years. I even created a keto bakery Rosas Keto Treats. Now I am all Plant Based and feeling amazing at age 56 years young. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes! I truly enjoy them. 😊

[@michaelscoots]

Overt fats are over fats - you may not be getting the cholesterol but the liver still takes a hit. The hospital beds aren’t loaded with people who are eating whole food plant based diets with predominantly complex carbs. In fact they’re all getting plenty of protein and fat from the standard American diet. Source: @medicalmedium

[@nowaynottoday]

I get sooo confused with keto.. I need help. I can do regular low carb vegan but not keto.. I can't seem to understand how to balance 😢

[@lyssarida236]

I did vegan keto for my youngest kid when he had seizures. It definitely wasn’t easy, but that paired with a non medical treatment for a year and he was completely seizure free!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yea this is the practical application for sure. I should have mentioned it. So happy to hear it worked and without medicine. Amazing. So happy he is doing well and good on yah mom for putting in the effort!

[@adamczer7017]

So cool!! I have epilepsy and have thought of trying this, and that has me convinced. That is what the diet is intended for after all!!

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

Another great video! I just cannot do keto, I eat a LOT of fruit, and they are high in "carbs". I had done keto before going plant based, and it made me sicker and sicker. My coach kept telling me it was "keto flu", just eat more bacon! After 3 months, I just quit!!! Could NOT handle that anymore. Went whole food, plant based, and now on day 198!!!! Feeling amazing!!!!! Thank you for all of your help! 💜

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I couldn't eat keto long term either but it was a fun challenge! I'm so glad you are doing well now - Thanks for watching :)

[@nickmeale1957]

Keto flu lol

[@jonhillman871]

"just eat more bacon." that's such terrible advice. bacon is not medicine.

[@nickmeale1957]

@jonhillman871 These keto pricks live on bacon. Imagine a health professional telling you to eat more carcinogenic food?

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

@@jonhillman871 .... I know! Isn't that crazy? It was the ONLY diet I had NOT tried I thought, so figured, well, everything else didn't work, I'll give it my best shot! But finally just stopped killing myself worse, and ended up finding the WFPB world, and took off, and never looked back! Tomorrow is my day 200!!!!! Wahoo!!!!

[@marystestkitchen]

YAY! As someone who really does not WANT to eat low carb but HAS TO to keep my chronic tendonitis in complete remission, this video is like a GIFT!

[@marystestkitchen]

And I think you did awesome! I found that after I was in ketosis for a while and very well fat adapted, I could go way higher in carbs IF it was from non-starchy vegetables. It seems to me that the source of the carbs makes a difference as to whether or not I get kicked out. IE Too many nuts or potato/carrots = kicked out VS extra cauliflower or broccoli? no problemo

[@ImAshlynnCarter]

My favorites collide! Mary the pain in my hands is gone thanks to you! I’m also doing vegan keto as treatment to abate the pain that 18 years of being a nail tech has given me. 🥰

[@marystestkitchen]

I LOVE that for you@@ImAshlynnCarter !!

[@kaliblue]

Carbs affect that?

[@marystestkitchen]

@@kaliblue For me personally, yes! It took me almost a decade to figure out since none of the scientific literature seemed to align with my experience. So I'm not sure that it will work for everyone. However, since I've shared my story, I've been hearing from lots of people in a similar boat!

[@tylerbarrick749]

Plants are a great option for keto: chia pudding, tempeh bacon, keto pancakes, smoothie bowls, cauliflower rice bowls, lupin beans, salads, lettuce wraps, zoodles

[@rawkingkong]

? My girlfriend was doing keto and she would never i mean never eat beans or smoothies ever. She would only eat like 3 strawberries worth of fruit for the whole day it was insane

[@tylerbarrick749]

@@rawkingkong lupin beans are keto, and it depends on what you put in your smoothie

[@geno5169]

@@rawkingkongI did. Keto years ago! I was afraid of carbs! No fruit! I’m going to try vegan!

[@adim00lah]

If I was gonna do vegan / keto sushi, I would make natto rolls. Cauliflower rice, scallions, and natto. Simpler and far easier to make than what he made, and WAY lower in carbs. It was all the sunflower paste he added, a cup of it is like 20 g's of carbs. Even 1 medium avocado is like 13 grams of carbs, we have to remember it's still a fruit even though it's not sweet. I like Indian food. Some tofu masala, lupin dal, and aloo gobi (replacing potatoes with turnips) is delicious and low carb and I think will be a more substantial meal than sushi.

[@notmyname327]

I could never go keto, but I hope you make more videos like this! Challenges like "keto", "extreme low budget", "10 minutes or less", etc. really force you to create new recipes and you always get interesting results which maybe you can improve upon and add to your regular diet.

[@IgnoreMeImWrong]

Broccoli, done.

[@lisakirkby1727]

The meals looked great but life is not life without bananas 😂

[@Simnettnutrition]

Agreed!

[@annyoung6368]

I agree love bananas

[@sonja4164]

😂

[@geno5169]

I eat banana everyday either in my smoothie or in my oatmeal

[@uyouhaveyou]

I have a friend who would always laugh at my half a banana habit but it is possible not to consume a whole one in one go. 😀

[@robertaboyack7250]

Welcome to my world. I've been vegan since 1987, but a couple years ago found out I'm pre-diabetic (probably genetic, not the high carb diet) so now have to eat low carb to keep my blood sugar down. Not keto, fortunately, because I also have kidney issues, but I aim for 60-80 net carbs per day. Some things I learned: Use fiber to cancel out carbs, even if you have to sprinkle in a fiber supplement. Brassicas are your friend, especially cauliflower which is very versatile -- think cauliflower rice, mashed cauliflower and even cauliflower pizza crust. These are mainstream enough now that grocery stores carry them. Make low carb baked goods with alternative flours like almond flour and coconut flour, and sweeteners like stevia, monkfruit or allulose. For breakfast I usually have some kind of vegetable salad with vinaigrette, since apple cider vinegar first thing in the morning reduces blood sugar and I don't want to actually drink vinegar. I add plant based egg, either scrambled or in omelette strips, for protein, and mix in one slice of whole grain toast torn into pieces to soak up the dressing. It's not that different from the classic Italian panzanella salad, though slightly weird as a breakfast.

[@womanofacertainage5892]

That salad sounds good!

[@leapintothewild_original]

Did you know that fat had more effect on blood sugar than carbs? Dr Greger has great research study info on his site. Very interesting!

[@poppyr4639]

@@leapintothewild_original came here to say this. Also, the book "mastering diabetes" talks about this at length and how to a high carb diet while reversing diabetes on a plant-based diet. Amazing stuff!

[@ImAshlynnCarter]

This sounds fantastic!! Thank you for the info!

[@isabellezablocki7447]

Please read “Mastering diabetes “ by Cyrus and Robby.

[@coweenuh453]

I really appreciate that you shared this video even though you didn’t hit the “ketosis” requirements. It shows the reality when attempting a new diet! I personally have no desire to do keto but your meals looked incredible. Thanks for sharing!! I’m so glad i found your channel a few years back & hope to watch for years to come!

[@TangoMasterclassCom]

Nice to see, good video! Happy to see you are not scared to eat high fat from whole foods for a day. I would never eat low carb. Many years ago my husband did it (before he became vegan) and he became ill. Although he was eating a lot of vegetables all day. Keto is very unhealthy. Three neurologists, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, Dr. Ayesha Sherzai, and Dean Sherzai don't recommend it for brain health (quite the opposite: they recommend NOT to be in ketosis). We are now eating WFPB vegan, and we feel better than before, when we ate vegetarian. Ditching dairy and eggs was a great decision. And your channel inspires us a lot. We always use your recipes for inspiration.

[@DaneSteeves]

Been getting activity, nutrition, and cuisine inspo from you since I went vegan 4 years ago. Friend of mine just beat some serious colon issues thanks to going plant based -- shared a lot of what you've taught me with her (so you get some credit too :D ). Love the content, never stop man!! Been battling a foot injury that has kept me from running for about a year now -- staying trim and actually putting some decent muscle on thanks to your tips and tricks. Much love from Washington, DC!

[@Simnettnutrition]

That's awesome to hear! Thank you so much!

[@geno5169]

I used to run a lot ‘ up to 17 miles and all kinds of races! Then I got arthritis in my hip! I needed surgery! I do go walking around 5 to 6 miles!

[@lisamarielindenschmidt649]

You were wondering where the carbs came from in that sunflower spread. Probably the garlic. I was surprised to find how many carbs garlic has. But... who cares? I spent years worrying about proteins and carbs and micros and macros and finally just said screw it and just focused on eating WFPB SOS-free. When I did that, the weight flew off and my bloodwork looks phenomenal. Finally. : )

[@mummybunny331]

Is that Wholefoods ,Fibre, Sugar Oral Supplements free ?? 😂 My translation is probs far from the mark.. Love to know whats making you feel so good ? x❤x😂x

[@lisamarielindenschmidt649]

@@mummybunny331 WFPB SOS-free translates to "Whole Foods Plant-Based" and "SOS-free" means no salt, no oil, no sugar - or at least as little salt as possible.

[@mummybunny331]

@@lisamarielindenschmidt649 Thanks , Yep clean ,Its quite incredible what manufactored food actially contains xx

[@guppygills]

i loooove eating high carb personally but i love that you're including more ways of entry for people of all lifestyles to start living a more cruelty-free life!!

[@Ksandie]

I like that you did this because I think it illustrates how hard it is to do keto healthy. I went vegan keto for a year and it was very challenging to do it without eating a lot of processed foods. I ate a lot of vegan keto pancakes (with monk fruit maple syrup) and salads with tofu. I had to create a lot of fat bomb recipes because getting fat without carbs on a plant based diet is really difficult. I did lose lots of weight but my mental health took a huge hit and it’s not sustainable. Sticking to wfpb/nutritarian from here on out. ❤️

[@Gratefulmomdoc]

I’ve gone through raw eating periods in my life and it’s easy to slide into high fat-that sushi wrap gave me flash backs. High carb low fat WFPB is where it’s at, but this was enjoyable to see❤

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Hey Derek! As a post-menopausal woman who needs around 150 grams of protein a day, I really appreciate your high-protein meals content, especially. (Yes, 150 grams a day. To each their own but for most post-meno women, including me -- this is IMPORTANT to maintaining weight and health and muscle!). We stop processing protein as well as we age and we naturally lose muscle mass starting around age 30 if we do not strength train and keep up the protein intake. Thank you!! Hi to Crystal, too!

[@glendaanderson4969]

Well I hope you follow cheap lazy vegan because she won't shut up about protein meals 😅

[@jademusic1211]

I'm post menopausal and could not eat that much protein on the daily. Good if it works for you.😊

[@isabellezablocki7447]

High protein content. I am post menopausal, active and muscular and Don’t need that amount of protein.

[@geno5169]

I eat eaither oatmeal Or bran cereal! Fruit smoothie! Egg whites

[@mandym8781]

Fun challenge! I bet you reallllly enjoyed your banana-based smoothie bowl the next day! 😊 I would definitely miss fruit too much to eat this way! ❤🍌🍓🍉

[@geno5169]

Me too! I’m constantly buying bananas ‘ blueberries! Strawberry! Pineapple! Nuts!

[@Sandivho]

LEMON/PEPPER. A spice combo you might find unique plus delicious to use on tofu/soy curls/Seitan and any place else that grabs your attention. Yum good! I'm sticking with the WFPB and high carb potatoes and as little oil as possible. One of my favorites is damp soy curls, lemon pepper at air fried at 420 degrees - cornstarch and lemon pepper mixed together is also good and gives a slightly different texture/crisp.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Ohhh thanks for the idea! Sounds delish!

[@workhardplayharderx2]

Thank you. I'm not low carb but vegan for 27 years. I'm just here to say I love soy curls!! Really helps me hit my protein goal.

[@sonja4164]

27 yrs! Wow!!

[@geno5169]

I’am new here trying to eat vegan! I did keto years ago.I have 29% clogged arteries now! This eating vegan is so new for me

[@HillLeeHill]

Hey me too...on both the the length of time and the soy curls!! 😄

[@workhardplayharderx2]

@@geno5169 I am so happy you changed your diet, lots to learn but keep it simple. You got this!!

[@jonhillman871]

i like that you documented your attempt even though it didn't work out. learning what is doable for us is a huge part setting achievable goals and patterns of behavior we can go the distance with.

[@claire4688]

it was a fun experiment for you to be creative in the kitchen (and at grocery) but the highest fiber foods tend to be those with high carbs - and based on all the research, a high fiber diet(with plenty of diversity) is the way we feed our gut microbiome....so i say yay to whole-food carbs and nay to restricting them!

[@Simnettnutrition]

I’m right with yah! Thanks for watching and for the thoughtful comment.

[@MickisMom]

Dr. Greger is starting to do lectures for his new book, How Not to Age. He says bodybuilders have it all wrong and don’t need extra protein. In fact, he says low protein is the key to longevity citing Longo and Sinclair. I’m sure this is a challenge to your beliefs. It would be great for you to have Dr. Greger on your channel again discussing this and his new book.

[@Simnettnutrition]

I’m sure they are right! I have the book, haven’t read enough of it yet. I was lucky to be sent an early copy! I think there is a way to balance both health and muscle building though.

[@kipporah]

Thank you I have a tip for stirring nut butters you might want to try and share, use a chopstick. It gets all the dry on the bottom to mix with the oils on the top, stirs better and less sticks to it then a knife (or worse a spoon)

[@Simnettnutrition]

Oh great idea! Thanks.

[@heleen313]

Hi Derek, I never knew about detracting fibre from carbs. Good to know. My partner and I were in a very strict keto program for 6 weeks in 2013, we were not vegan yet and it was already hard then! It Started with 3 days of only 20g carbs, then rest of the week 50. After the first week, you did 1 day of 20 per week, rest 50. And.. we did not deduct fibre! Goal was to clean up waste products and superfluous fat and transform the metabolic system to use fat as fuel. After 6 weeks slowly adding carbs and come to natural weight and keep eating clean. It worked perfectly but I’ve never felt worse. Went from 62kg to 54 in about 3 weeks, whereas I had normal weight with 1.70m. I was hungry all the time, legs shaking, no strength, lost my period, and my coach was not helping, said I should add some protein. Instead I added carbs and I felt much better. I had 100g carbs a day and was still in ketosis. You can eat very little vegetables and fruit if you want to stay below 50g carbs. We could have for example 1 half apple and 1 half orange a day. 250 grams of raw vegetables, 200 grams of cooked vegetables. And 9 to 12 protein portions a day, where 1 portion was about 8 to 10 grams of protein. We did get premium supplementation, so we got all nutrients. But it was very low on calories as you can imagine. Hence the losing weight. My bf lost 18 kg in 6 weeks, from about 100kg to 82kg with 1.84m. After that he regained about half, which was fine. I got back to my original weight 62kg. Now, vegan and WFPB since 2017 about 60kg and easy to maintain on the Daily Dozen by Dr Greger 😊 Hope to never having to do keto again, really hard on a plantbased diet.

[@ZmogusJaponija]

If you never did keto before, fat adaptation can last several months, so it is "normal" to feel like shit. Later on energy comes back somewhat...However at least for me to stay keto was too limiting. I kept it for a few years, but eventually started to gain weight back, as it is very easy to exceed calories on keto - you can eat 1000 cal in macadamia nuts per day even without noticing. Or cheese. Now, after those years in keto I switched to WFPB. Still limiting carbs somewhat, no bread, pasta, rice, but having oatmeal (oh, how I missed it...), beans, lentils. Probably the biggest downside of moving WFPB is anxiety which is a side effect from being in keto-low carb bubble and being programmed that plants and oatmeal will kill me.

[@heleen313]

@@ZmogusJaponija our program luckily was only temporary, to clean up waste products from the body that are stored in fat cells, this could be done in 6 weeks for people with no or a little overweight. Only people that needed to lose a lot of weight, would do more than 1 round of 6 weeks. We did manage to adapt quite quickly to fat burning, and I was still in ketosis even when I added some carbs (vegetables, no pasta or bread etc). After the program I first had some anxiety as well when adding carbs to get back to a normal sustainable diet. But that faded soon, now feeling great as a vegan on a WFPB and I can eat as much as I want 😊

[@ZmogusJaponija]

@@heleen313 btw, I am still planing to have occasional low carb days. Also at some point will try to do fasting mimicking diet - i.e. 5 days ~500-800 cal from plant fats. There is good results from such protocol reported. I also have once per 3 months longer water fasts, 3-5 days.

[@DH-uw3us]

If you feel like you're eating too many carbs, research which foods are low carb and start to incorporate those foods into your diet. If what you're eating/doing is working well for you, keep doing it and don't worry about changing things up.

[@rowenaanderson3739]

I grew up earing half a plate of carbs/grains because it's cheap. Now in my 30s, ive cut down to 1/4 plate grains and adding more raw veg. I feel much better after meal.

[@ImAshlynnCarter]

I’m excited for this video bc I’m doing vegan keto as treatment for inflammation. I’m one month in and my hands stopped hurting about 2 weeks in. I’m really excited. I won’t be staying on this permanently, I love my wfpb Diet too much, but I will definitely be using it on and off for pain management 😊❤

[@andreabaron1227]

I daily take turmeric and black pepper essential oils. This helps a lot for me with inflammation.

[@littlevoice_11]

Vegan keto is actually quite diverse when you get to learn your carb threshold. There are so many vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds, nut and seed butters, tofu, tempeh, fermented foods like miso and sauerkraut/kimichi, avocado, olives, hearts of palm, almond flour instead of regular flour, baked squash, herbs, spices, Quorn etc. You can make low carb pasta from edamame beans, courgette or squash. You can make cereal and granola from coconut, nuts and seeds baked with psyllium husk and stevia plus cinnamon. You can make oat free oatmeal etc. Potato free chips from squash or courgette. Potato free mash from vegetables etc You can also make homemade low carb bread and cookies etc from almond flour and psyllium husk too. Theres some really good vegan keto chef bloggers on YT sharing recipes 😊

[@laurieindelicato9209]

This was such a great video for anyone who needs to do a lower carb life and is interested in plant based health. Maybe to fix a health issue. Once they heal they can go back and figure out what carbs work for them. I realize you and your subscribers enjoy the carbs but it so great to address anyone who may need low carb. It was educational and I appreciate you taking the time.

[@silentfriend369]

I did nutritional ketosis as a vegan for a couple months, and lost a bunch of weight i gained from a chronic illness i used to have. My chronic gastrointestinal bloating went away too during vegan keto. I continued to lose weight for a few months after i ended the nutritional ketosis. But i will say that the diet was a bit miserable. I love carbs, gdangit!

[@AndNowIJustSitInSilence]

I did Vegan Keto for a month a few years ago. The most miserable month of my life. I mostly did it because I have trouble focusing and read that Keto might help. But a diet in which you have to weigh fruits and vegetables is just not for me. I also had to deny a desert someone made for me. I ate a spoon of that desert and was terrified for the rest of the day that that spoon would kick me out of Ketosis. I think it has a lot of benefits for some people, but I don't want to spend my life weighing food. Also pasta and bread ❤

[@tracytobin4601]

Interesting experiment. Your sushi wrap looked great! As a small woman and pre-diabetic, I have to eat vegan low-carb just because I gain too much weight if I’m eating high-carb. But the key is low-carb, not no carb. I don’t eat processed carbs like bread but almost all vegetables are ok. And tofu is a lifesaver because most other beans are so high carb. Heavenly Fan’s KZbin channel has great keto vegan recipes.

[@uyouhaveyou]

I find carbs have different effects depending on what i do with them. Like potatoes freshly cooked have a faster release than cold potatoes next day where the starches become resistant and more complex? or something. Same with beans... If i cook them and have straight away, it feels different than when having them cold next day in something. Even reheated foods with carbs in are different in effect than freshly cooked. I tend to favour high protein carb foods because the protein is satisfying. I'm also a small woman, but not sure am pre diabetic. I'm very sensitive to sugar though - if i have a bit it tends to turn into a lot like setting light to touch paper - even with the humble banana; but if keep it low ii don't miss it and feel much better regulated all round.

[@isabellezablocki7447]

How about a low fat vegan diet? I lost 10 lbs in 4 weeks going low fat from 145 to 135 and I love the different types of potatoes.

[@uyouhaveyou]

@@isabellezablocki7447 I did this as a teenager - it does work, not least as it meant illuminating (for me) loads of dairy. However! For absolute sure, it's not good long term as we need healthy fats -seriously we do. Especially women.. hormones are stored in fat for one. Fat is essential for brain health. I had to reintroduce and felt really sick when i ate my first pumpkin seeds and avocado - my liver had gotten used to very low fat maybe?? It was a challenge. I had done very low fat for a year or two... and i did feel really fit aerobically for the first time in my young life, but please don't do very low fat long term - not healthy. Healthy fats won't contribute to weight gain - i did not re-gain any negative weight for reintroducing good fats.

[@isabellezablocki7447]

@@uyouhaveyou Low fat does not mean no fat. It's definitely the way to get out of diabetes 2.

[@uyouhaveyou]

@@isabellezablocki7447Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Was there a guide/particular protocol that you followed for this result? It's great you made this progress and is certainly interesting.

[@mightylara2372]

Good job. Been low carb since 2018. You get used to the restrictions. I wondered about vegetarian/vegan low carb, but that would be too overwhelming for me. Your lunch looked AMAZING. Look forward to more videos.

[@ChelszXx1]

You really did a great job trying to combine these two diets! It's really hard to do so, they're like water and fire together haha. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it and got some inspiration for my own diet!

[@zoebarrett1883]

Amazing ideas in this, thanks so much! I love the idea of seaweed wraps with sunflower spread, definitely going to try this soon. I've been eating first keto, then moderately low carb for 2 years, currently less than 100g per day. High carb foods tend to mess with my digestion and trigger unhealthy cravings for me, just my personal experience. Your macros at the end of the day are pretty much what I'd aim for currently, maybe just a smidgen less fat. I recently 'discovered' defatted peanut powder in plant-based yogurt, delicious and helps a lot with protein. I'm starting to realise vegan low-carb is totally possible. Thank you!!

[@KenzieNakamura]

Those sushi rolls looks good gonna try that one out first!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Hope you enjoy, they are delicious if I do say so myself :)

[@pentachronic]

​@@Simnettnutrition A bit of wasabi would’ve gone a long way too!!

[@jaycee157]

As usual always a great video. Thanks for the information.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks for watching!

[@broccolitakiween8058]

I little tip for the keto sushi: Since keto relies a lot on fat, once the roll is done, you can lightly brush the nori with a little bit of toasted sesame oil. In usual sushi the nori sheet would get moist by the rice, but since there's not a ton of moisture in the vegetable used here in the video, the sesame oil would do the job + gives extra flavour. I learnt this when I started making a sushi / gimbap hybrid at home years ago and I've seen people brush the final gimbap with sesame oil. I tried it with rice-free "sushi" as well and it worked wonders on high fat low carb. Best of luck with anyone putting a rice-free sushi/gimbap roll together though, I'll admit this guy has some skills rolling it up this nonchalantly!

[@lindamay2799]

Id love to see more lower carb meals.

[@billde7160]

Green peppers instead of red and/or yellow, and little easier on the carrots, and I think you would have nailed it!

[@Sunnydaypicnic]

Green pepper are just unripe red peppers… I guess their carbohydrates haven’t developed? It’s funny to me to eat an unfruit just to avoid carbs and instead get a stomach ache! 🙃

[@MainstreamDB]

In the words of Dr Greger in reference to Keto... The goal of weight loss, is not to fit into a skinnier casket.

[@Stephen11Hero11]

Thank you so much for this video! You are the first person to acknowledge that a complete vegan diet doesn't have to be all carbs! I know you don't normally eat this way, but it was great to see a change up from the standard.

[@loujon191]

I don’t actually think that’s what he did. No statement was made. He just did a challenge

[@Universe111-vl3wl]

Thank you for the healthy recipes. Can you do sorghum and flexseed sourdough bread recipes? Lectin free vegan receipes ❤

[@sparklyrose]

Eating plant-based foods only is tough in the beginning, but I guess it gets easier when you do it on a continuous basis.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Oh yeah it’s no stress for me! I love the foods, cooking plant based and how it makes me feel. I don’t even think about it anymore.

[@adrianapilonieta-ji1tt]

I totally agree. I like your full carb way of eating. In fact, that’s how I eat as well.

[@kikismalling]

Those seaweed wraps look killer! I plan to make the a similar dipping sauce but add peanut butter and sesame oil for more protein and richness

[@michaelalexanderkugele7284]

I have done 8 weeks each year for the last two years of dieting and eating no carbs as a vegan is really difficult but if you want to look a certain way you have to do it💪🌱

[@kimberleyrumburg9472]

From all I've read a Keto diet is not good for anyone. I'm glad you're not taking this too far

[@kyaelle]

That lunch looked so good. Definitely having this tomorrow. Thanks so much for this vid!

[@Simnettnutrition]

That spread I made was really good too! Hope you enjoy it!

[@kyaelle]

@@Simnettnutrition I did, it was amazing! I'm not even keto, but going to start doing these from now on.

[@vivayo4588]

Carrots have too many carbs, and sunflower seeds too. Have them but in moderation if following a keto diet. Low carb alternatives = parsnips (roasted yum) peppers - green lowest - yellow - orange - red most sugars - don't confuse with sweet peppers variety (raw for crunch) Walnuts lowest in carb (for good fats and variations from olive oil and avocado fats) pumping seeds and almonds in moderation are also ok. But i rather "save" the almond intake for pancakes etc using almond ultra-fine flour.

[@Zunidrap]

Low-carb/keto is complete non-sense but this was fun to watch. 😄

[@Simnettnutrition]

Agreed. Some ppl really claim they feel better eating this way though. 🤔

[@womanofacertainage5892]

For people with some diseases like epilepsy, keto is live-saving. We need to stop making blanket judgments and statements. I personally don't believe keto is healthy. Reminds me of the 1980s and 90s "low fat" stuff. But again, to each their own!@@Simnettnutrition

[@Zenjohnny]

Unsweetened soy yogurt would of worked and its high protein of course.

[@johnbrazell2433]

Great video and great effort! I am not vegan or even vegetarian. I strive to eat whole food and avoid processed 'food'. I've tried every diet under the sun and that works best for me. That being said I do try to get the majority of my protein fats and carbs from plant-based food. I have never been a big fan of dairy and I don't eat a lot of meat. I don't eat meat by-products because I don't eat processed food. I have been watching you for several years and you have greatly helped me incorporate more plant-based foods and recipes into my diet which has been very helpful.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Sounds like you’re doing great John! Thanks for watching and the comment man.

[@fallonmarie1322]

Loved the video I always enjoy your content ❤

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you!

[@septemberkozicki7264]

I enjoyed your share of this challenge. Carbs are not our enemy. Inactivity and poor diet are far greater detriments to health and ideal body weight than complex carbohydrates ever will be. I believe you made this point, hopefully it is heard beyond a congrats for one day of a vegan diet I have no desire to attempt.

[@vegangreatlife]

Definitely an A+ for effort! I'm a whole grains lover, but I've been very low carb previously, (not as a vegan.) High carb all the way for me. But I do like making sushi to go, using already cooked brown rice. I bring some to share when I'm out with my mom all afternoon every Wednesday. One thing I don't do often is make dips or sauces, much other than tahini dressings. I need to up my game on that front. That was a creative lunch. Looked pretty too.

[@pairsay]

Interesting - Can I suggest fermenting as the process removes Carbs

[@jacks2222]

That was so helpful, thankyou!

[@cherhonda]

Interesting! I've never tried Keto. Thank You for sharing🌞

[@pipapo3030]

I love your work :) keep up your usual eating habits. It's much more inspiring!!

[@ExerciseCompassionTL]

What a fun experiment! I'm curious how you felt energy-wise/satiation. Keep up the great work! You and Crystal are the best

[@carolynsmith7806]

I think it’s great you gave this a try! But a Simnett video without bananas? 😢 I hope you had double the next day to make up for it! 😊

[@bangkokkaren6915]

Your video was very interesting. Keto is not something I would ever do- the restrictions on fruit and beans seem very strange to me. But one low carb recipe I use sometimes is noatmeal. Basically a mix of nuts and seeds. I love oatmeal, and this is just something different.

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

I’m a 33+ year vegan but also diabetic. Diabetes was caused by over 9 years on prednisone for severe asthma. Ok, my point, how would this work for me. I still need to lose around 20#. I’m 79. The needed weight loss is for my back. Heck to get old. I walk one to 2 miles or more every day.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Check out ‘Dr. Neal Barnards Program for Reversing Diabetes’. I think your liver can heal after steroid induced diabetes, but that book (or talks on KZbin) will teach you more! It’s a much better way to eat for diabetes than this. Higher fat low carb might keep your numbers lower since it’s not being challenged but what Dr Neal Barnard talks about will help you heal. And yes exercise use is key! Get moving, whatever you can do. Then push it a little further and harder when your body adapts. You got this!

[@SuperLogandog]

If you haven’t tried the Gusta brand of veggie sausage, I highly recommend them as they have a small ingredient list and they’re delicious.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yes I looked at those!! Too many carbs for this video 😂 but I’ll definitely try them on my next shop. I’ve tried a few of their products and they don’t disappoint.

[@thevegankitchenmagician6557]

Wow I have been low carb vegan for almost 4 years, My carbs are well under 30 daily and sometimes under 10!! I have a 0 carb Tofu, 0 carb pea crumbles {both high protein} zero carb Konjac noodles, all of the lowest green vegs: arugula, kale, greens, herbs, celery, zucchini, mushrooms, cucumbers, cornochons, lupin bean products; pea products; Meatti steaks {great nutrition panel}. I make my own low carb bread, zero carb mayo, zero carb ricotta! This is totally doable!! And I just got my bloodwork done and it's the best It's ever been, highest B12 my doc has ever seen ;)

[@adim00lah]

1 avocado has like 13 carbs, we have to remember, it's still a fruit. 1 cup of sunflower seeds has like 20 grams of carbs. Then you combine that with sweet veggies like bells and carrots, it's easy to go over on the carbs. I'm not a fan of sushi, but If I wanted to do it keto and vegan, I would make natto rolls. Natto is low carb and high in protein as well as fiber, and is the best source of vitamin k2 in the world, and then use cauliflower rice instead of sushi rice. It would be simpler to make and lower in carbs.

[@_josephbogdan_]

Agreed….just thinking about eating a fat rich diet is making me nauseous.

[@arth8265]

It would be interesting to make also vegan variation of paleo diet for people who are allergic to legumes and grains for various reasons. So, you wouldn't need to eliminate fruits and vegetables, but find replacement for legumes and grains, mostly alternative protein sources, I guess. By the way, use nutritional yeasts for B-complex on keto diet. If you want higher potassium intake on keto then eat more greens and mushrooms. It's the highest density of potassium per grams of carbs.

[@Mayacocoice]

I dislike lowcarb/keto, but i have pcos and insulin resistance and want to still stay vegan so this is great❤️

[@hannafox990]

Fun video! No low carb for me but it was fun to see you try out types of diets

[@ranradd]

Your recipes are always very yummy looking. I don't do keto, but my friend was just diagnosed with stage f4 fatty liver cirrhosis and is looking to do a keto type diet to lose weight quickly.

[@HakuCell]

The yogurt breakfast probably didn't have as much calcium as cronometer said: it depends whether the yogurt (or the vegan whey) were calcium fortified or not. Also, you showed a vegan multivitamin near the end: according to Dr Greger, the B12 from multivitamins is not absorbed: you need to take B12 on its own, in chewable or liquid or sublingual form (it needs to mix with saliva), on an empty stomach.

[@Simnettnutrition]

This multi has only b12, d3, selenium, magnesium, zinc and omega 3s so it’s not quite like the ones with all the b’s and minerals. But good catch. And I input the exact yogurt I used. 👊

[@isisneteru1013]

Unfortunately you have to be careful with veggies like carrots, peppers..only tiny quantities and favor leafy greens to keep the carb count low

[@alysononoahu8702]

Gorgeous wrap

[@annyoung6368]

So colourful. ❤❤❤

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you!

[@showmemovegan]

Very interesting video! I know people who do keto and are often stressing about food, almost to the point of panic sometimes. Before vegan, I basically ate paleo and even that stressed me out, so I can't imagine keto! When it's so difficult for someone like you with so much knowledge about nutrition, it's no wonder it's difficult for most! You almost need a dietitian to help you do it right. Definitely doesn't seem sustainable for the average person. Now excuse me while I go eat lots of potatoes 😆

[@geno5169]

I did keto years ago! I did low carb’ No carbs! I was eating eggs and salmon for years! I’m willing to try eating vegan! It’ll be all new with me’ being on keto had me afraid of carbs!

[@melrox8809]

Great video. I will enjoy making these recipes. 😋

[@Simnettnutrition]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@phillippinter7518]

Nutriention labeles are often extremely inaccurate, sometimes pure oil is labeled as zero calories many times. The tomato package couldn't be telling the truth because most of the carbs in tomato are from sugar not fiber (natural sugar from whole food sources are good, i was just making a point)

[@CarlYota]

For what it’s worth, that cauli crumble red box Derek picked up at the start is really good for making taco meat.

[@leifjohnson2081]

Before I was vegan I tried keto for about a year. I lost a ton of weight in the gym pretty religiously but I always remember being winded when doing cardio or going upstairs. Not to mention all the animal fat made me feel weird….i attempted to do a Vegan Keto but I couldn’t do it to restrictive.

[@nursen2106]

wow. thamks. didnot watsh to eat keto. looking for low carb options to loose weight with reduced calories. good experiment. I think, it does show a bit, one can keep a better overview and calculation with less compkex recipies. like breakfast and dinner in this video

[@FelipeSalinasV]

it would be nice if you eat this way for a week or more and tell us how do you feel. How it would impact your energy levels, focus, performance, sleep, etc

[@Jefe-qh8kd]

I'm all about keto when they add sweet potato pie to it.

[@geno5169]

I did keto years ago! Since I stopped. I’ve had 2 A/fib and my doctor told me my last one . I have 29% clogged arteries! I did low carb’ No carbs! I’ve eaten eggs for years! I’am going to try eating plant foods! This is so new for me ! I actually gave up salmon and ice cream! I need all the help with starting plant food! Thank you! I do oatmeal some days with blueberries ‘ cinnamon‘walnuts. Someday’s bran cereal! I’ll make myself a fruit smoothie!! Blueberrys’ banana’ pineapple’ strawberries . I just am stuck on ordering my food in restaurants! Besides salad’

[@Simnettnutrition]

A plant based based around whole foods will be the best thing for yah! Glad you found my channel. Sometimes restaurants are tough. Ask the servers, they are often helpful. Dr, Neal Barnard is a great resource along with Dr, Greger from Nutritionfacts.org.

[@1009michelle]

Thoughts on seitan? Have you made your own and is a good source for high protein but lower fat?

[@sunnygirl5467]

Were those enough calories for you?!🥲😮 I‘m a tiny woman and eat waaay more😂🙇🏼‍♀️🥦 what a fun challenge.. carbs are king of healthy foods tho🥕🍉🥑🍓🏋🏼‍♀️

[@Simnettnutrition]

No, it wasn't enough calories for me but I felt full! I learned it would be almost impossible for me to hit my calorie needs and stay under 50g net carbs. haha.

[@madscola]

Interesting challenge Derek :) I dont think it is healthy eating low carb in the long run, but maybe for a short time for loosing weight fast. Could you maybe make a video talking a bit about protein and if there is health risks associated with eating too much protein (even plant based)? We recently watched a documentary that mentioned a link between protein and cancer cell growth. I always thought plant based protein didnt come with this risk and have been eating plant based for 12 years or so. Love from Denmark

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you! Oh gosh that’s a big topic, not sure I’m smart enough for that. 😆 It’s mentioned in dr Gregers upcoming book how not to age though. I got an advanced copy. I think it also has to do a lot with the amino acids rather than just protein.

[@madscola]

@@Simnettnutrition that is fair :D I will check out the book when it is released. :) My assumption is still that the problem mainly has to do with animal based protein. Just curious to learn more.

[@leapintothewild_original]

Oh, Derek, you obvs weren’t trained by weight watchers like many of us, because we know it’s really dangerous to figure out the stats AFTER you’ve eaten the stuff… 😂 Some cool ideas and always a great vid, even though I’ll never do keto.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Haha thank you, I appreciate it!

[@isabellezablocki7447]

How about a video on a low fat vegan day?

[@1009michelle]

Yes please!

[@fabygoo]

No but your little soy dish is where I feed my cats 😂😅🥰

[@Simnettnutrition]

haha love that! We have 6 little dishes like that and 2 of them are for our cats :P

[@fabygoo]

@@Simnettnutrition SAMESIES! 👯😺😺

[@IgnoreMeImWrong]

😂He went over the Keto limit in just the breakfast bowl.

[@ohwowoh7281]

No carb sushi is a great idea! You’re so creative!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you :D

[@tomte5678]

More please

[@laurenmcolletti]

That breakfast looks 🔥

[@flyinyeti]

Be interesting to see if you can do it over a month and really nail it plus how you felt on it

[@janetatuniquerawfoods2361]

I love sprouts in veg sushi nori… it makes it so fulfilling.

[@jenniferferrer2641]

I applaud you for trying this out and making the best of it. Did you miss your carbs though?

[@Simnettnutrition]

I did! The next day I made up for it 😆

[@lisajones8730]

THANK YOU !!!! I used to love your recipes but was forced to go low carb because my diabetes is worsening. It's sooooo hard !!! I am really hating everything I eat lately 😭

[@CL-im9lk]

Great looking food! I tried keto and I couldn’t stick to it. I love my fruits.