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[@Simnettnutrition]

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[@johnsmith-zf1fd]

Greger says not to eat spirulina, might want to check that out bro

[@kimchernecky1106]

Crystal's giggling always makes me smile ☺️

[@winnersofchampions]

Yeah me too. She's super adorable.

[@harshshah2791]

She's almost all the time smiling

[@Conus426]

You guys are absolute legends. Becoming vegan was the best decision i've ever made.

[@Mica.Mystical]

Crystal is spot on by not working out fasted! Dr. Stacy Sims on an Andrew Huberman episode a few days ago stated that women should Not exercise fasted, and should eat within 30 minutes of waking up to combat harmful spikes of cortisol 🤙🏻 So dope!

[@benl3738]

I love how you edited the pickleball footage. The slow mo’s, the hardcore sounding music, and the occasional “plink” of the paddles hitting the ball. 😂

[@Simnettnutrition]

thank you so much, it was so fun to edit!

[@deannaconway3762]

Came here to say this too! But we never found out who won 🤔

[@angeliquechurilla121]

Hello, new to my fitness journey here! Where is thd best place to get the soy curls? ​@@Simnettnutrition

[@maxthurlow6341]

Agreed!!

[@judeskingsbury5549]

Agree‼️👏👏

[@thatgirlmarkie]

I’ve been watching your videos on repeat and hoping for one like this. It makes me feel motivated and less alone as I am a woman looking to build muscle on a vegan diet. Thanks Derek and Crystal. I appreciate your work and an extra shout out to Crystal for her participation. You two are an inspiration!

[@debbiepalmer1094]

OMG, your kitty in the garden bed is the cutest!! 😍

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you! She LOVES the sun!

[@deafosho]

@@Simnettnutrition the shot of her in the strawberry patch was so idyllic 😂someone needs to paint it

[@annapacheco5996]

I loved this video. As a Costco employee of over 25 years I’m so glad to see that you find so many great vegan options there 👍👍👍👍

[@Simnettnutrition]

Costco is the best!

[@tracistickler]

Can these items often be found throughout the US? Does each city vary?

[@gvon1989]

i feel Crystal in every way when it comes to food: don't like to cook, whatever is quickest to make is my go to, leftovers all the time works for me 😂

[@bethu3981]

Team Crystal here...love eating leftovers/concoctions of what I already have in the fridge!!

[@hollyk.3317]

I love Crystal’s laugh. She always seems so happy! Thanks for keeping it real. No everyone in the house eats the same. IRL.

[@waterloobicycleworks]

“There’s definitely hair in there now…and some other stuff” 🤣🤣

[@LAKSHMIANGELES]

@debbiec6216 HI, YOU DIDN'T NOTICE THAT YOU'RE WRITING UNDER SOMEONE ELSE'S COMMENT. I SUGGEST YOU COPY IT AND DELETE IT FROM HERE AND THEN PASTE IT ON THE MAIN PAGE OR UNDER DEREK'S COMMENT.😉 I SURE HOPE YOU GET BETTER.💪🏼🙏🏼 🌺☮️💟🌺

[@debbiec6216]

@@LAKSHMIANGELES I am very sorry and thank you for letting me know. I do appreciate it . Have a Great Day / Evening .

[@bobbihowell4235]

So happy to see Crystal's meals too 🤩 I love all your videos but am definately a fan of seeing Crystals day of eating, makes me so happy to see another person that would just eat the same meal twice in one day 😅 💚

[@MitchandSophie]

Agreed. I want to make Crystals soy curls. Where did you buy them? I am also in Canada if that helps.

[@simon-gt6ee]

Crystal, thanks for appearing it is always better to see you both x

[@bunnykinsswanson]

God I love your videos! All I've done since being vegan is worry about all the animals suffering and haters and after 2 years I'm still crap at responding to people. You two are soooo positive,you make my brain relax😂

[@BrownEyedGirl331]

We touch nerves and trigger them, they know how terrible the animals suffer they just choose to ignore it, follow your heart, ignore the haters.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

I look forward to your videos every week! It is always nice when Crystal can join you.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you so much!

[@Lexington2009]

I can totally relate to Crystal! I'm good with left overs and prefer easy meals. ☺

[@tsouthern1901]

New subscriber here and 4 months into my new Whole Foods Plant-based diet. When I first discovered your channel my thoughts were... a KZbin channel produced by a very fit vegan guy, probably wont have much usueful content for a 50-something year old woman, searching for the best way to deal with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. But, I was wrong! I really enjoy watching your videos. Seeing a happy couple that enjoys living a vegan lifestyle together gives me hope that there's a special man out there for me, who also enjoys eating plant-based whole foods as much as I do. Thank you, to you and Crystal, for sharing your time and making fun and useful videos for us to watch! Keep doing what you do!

[@PipMiller]

Just a tip: anytime you are replanting/repotting something, dig your fingers up in the soil and roots at the bottom of the plant and spread it all out, then replant it. It helps it grow easier. Love your videos! And yep, am totally Team Crystal on this one. lol

[@snezanailic5007]

You guys are so adorable 🥰 Crystal has a very contagious laugh and made me smile the whole time ❤

[@heidijeubartist]

I'm the vegan cook in my household, and we love eating together! It's good to see we're not alone in that!

[@myhorse52]

I just love your videos. I think I smile the whole time I watch them. You guys are so refreshing to watch and motivating.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you so much!

[@alynawatersmusic]

Honestly, you guys seem like the nicest people and you are the cutest couple and your recipes are on point. I made Crystal’s peanut butter chocolate pie for my husband‘s birthday way back in April and it was just a huge hit with everybody.

[@ceciliacalvin263]

Lettuce is a cool weather crop. Best times of the year to grow them is spring and fall. As for the rest of the plants, gently break apart roots so they can get a firm hold of the soil.

[@Mawgbot]

Oh oh - Nasturtium flowers are edible, but the Nasturtium is also an excellent "companion plant" for herb gardens - they attract slugs and insects to feast on them instead of your herbs, AND they repel a whole bunch of beasties from your garden in general! Companion planting is a great concept to look into - like planting Hyssop and oregano next to tomato plants, or echinacea and lavender next to cucumber! Really enjoyed this video, as always. Appreciate the "day in the life"!

[@fairwearth690]

I agree! I found the same last year with nasturtiums in my permaculture gardens. Companion planting is so effective, I'm doing the same not only in my raised garden, but in my container garden as well on my balcony.

[@MluvsT2010]

Since I've been composting and using that dirt my veggies have been growing so good. And all I did was get a new trash can with a lid and put it on my deck. Put a little dirt in it with all my veggie scraps etc and try to stir it about once a day. So easy.

[@Mia-dt2iq]

heyy, so my mom is rlly good at keeping herbs and she gave me a great tip: split the herbs that u get from the store into 2 or even 4 parts and wash the dirt off the roots before you plant them into new soil. and if it gets windy where u live, make sure to give them some sort of wind shield so they don’t get damaged.

[@TG-sg4ug]

You guys rock! The cat getting her vit d priceless. The fact the two of you are hungry to eat as you do, and still maintain your physical appearance is amazing. Cheers to you both.

[@veganmeditations]

So cool to see the differences in how you two eat - and loved the gardening bit so much!

[@ashmagardener]

I highly recommend watching The Gardening channel with James Prigiono's, video is "how to build a hoophouse on raised beds." You can use bug netting too. It's a very affordable project. This will help you guys grow more of your dark greens and veggies hopefully next year. Also I recommend looking into vertical gardening for you sustainability goals😊

[@MokeTheory]

Crystal is such a babe, and it’s so nice to see guys laughing and enjoying time together. It’s really sweet and fills my heart❤

[@mmschwartz84]

Hahah! I JUST bought a brand new car for the first time ever in my life (I am 40!) My old car was a 2014, but still had a good Ole CD player... there is nostalgia for those old CDs, especially one you mixed for yourself, ha! Love you guys ❤

[@Simnettnutrition]

haha thanks! enjoy your new car!

[@rachelh1471]

“I sniffed out… a snack” 🤣🤣 I died.

[@frankie9953]

I enjoy seeing what Crystal eats, I eat the same way. I don't want to spend lots of time cooking meals, I just want yummy, healthy food that is ready to eat after work so meal prep + eating the same meal is where it's at for me.

[@Moofus30]

You two are such a beautiful and radiant couple 💗 I loved the gardening content, please give us updates on how things are growing!

[@brendafarris7350]

I LOVE Chrystal;s laugh!! She's adorable and her laugh is so fun and lovely and contagious!

[@nicn4873]

Yes! I love that Crystal's meals are not "perfect looking", but very practical. I would love to see more of what Crystal eats on the regular, just as a fellow female who is still fairly new to working out and trying to gain more muscle while losing fat. Where does one get those soy curls? I've not seen those at my grocery stores in Seattle... I may need to pick some up when I visit Vancouver!

[@Simnettnutrition]

We buy ur soy curls from www.vegansupply.ca!

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

@@Simnettnutritionis it the same as tvp?

[@LJay205]

​@@rbthegardennannyllc4219 Im not 100% certain, but i think soy curls are just a type of TVP. So there are other TVPs like pea protein for example.

[@frankie9953]

@@rbthegardennannyllc4219 not really, from what I remember tvp is more like a "sloppy joe" kinda texture 🤮. All I know is that I hate tvp but I love soy curls

[@karynwithers504]

I'm the same way Crystal. I am very busy & I do not have the energy to cook every day. After a workout, I drink smoothies.😊

[@1devotioninmotion]

😍 a beautiful day with beautiful people. smmothie looks so mouthwatering ..and Crystals frozen balls lol 🤣im biting so hard my ears are ringing lol Thanks guys

[@vicstoolsntruths]

You guys crack me up … great video. Your videos are some of the only ones I can watch without wanting to fast forward to the foods … good vibes all around

[@lucy32180]

Vegan food, activities, gardening and fun... perfect vid!!

[@Sirena860]

I’m no gardening expert, but I have an idea for you. What if you plant the greens in the early spring, when the weather is just barely warming up? Then you could have a little green harvest before planting your summer crops.

[@ingridwilliams3606]

I really enjoyed seeing both meal preps AND seeing you both together happily coexisting 🙏🏾

[@Essie-ne3iw]

Helps a lot to see Crystals take on meal preps also. And super stoked on the pickle ball demonstration.

[@meekbeing]

CDs are THE BEST!!!... Thank you for the smiles guys... Good to see you all still together going strong... Chosing Health and Each Other everyday is an Intentional Decisive act. Flex that Decision errday!!! #My2Centz

[@angelawade1445]

You guys always get me remotivated. Going for a run and some good food. Thank you both. You're my go to favorites and I'm an old lady.

[@mell8831]

Can I just say how nice it is to see you two as compatible, happy people who enjoy life, movement and health! ❤️ love it..

[@MrNioMoon]

You two are amazing ❤

[@moistprune9994]

I love how much Crystal has grown more and more into a main part of the channel! Such a treat for us viewers and a blessing for you. Lets go!!! 💪💪

[@Joy80JJ]

You guys are a beautiful fun couple. I work out fasted..I feel better with nothing in my belly. I have a 20 yr old Ford.

[@dylankellogg4884]

YES! Best video in awhile! More of these please! This was amazing! Feature "your's and hers" more often.

[@renatagp7570]

I just love your videos that go through your day. You are a beautiful couple 😊

[@doinacampean9132]

You could also grow some cherry tomatoes in that sunny spot. Try lettuce in the shade.

[@caitlinh8613]

I’d love this kind of video every week 😃🙌🏼

[@katievdbshsh757]

Your morning smoothly had a pretty green color. I haven't started my garden yet either, it's been to rainy.looks like I'm going to buy plants this yr. Your herb garden sounds good. Looking forward to watching you eat those flowers- I can't do that yet. I'm with you, Chrystal, fix enough for several days of leftovers. My husband doesnt like them either. God bless you both from grandma Katie in Oregon

[@josie4peace]

So blessed to have found you. Think you are officially my favorite couple on YT. 💖🐈🌲🙏 beautiful kitty!!!

[@SkyeClaussen]

so cool love the gardening part try buying heirloom seeds so you can collect ore seeds from your plants saves heaps of money

[@mariabr8954]

omg i love the gardening bit! please update us on the progress.

[@veggiewarrior]

Nice to see such a cute, healthy and happy young couple together. Loved the food you guys make so healthy and now I know what soy curls are. Order placed! 🙌🙌🙌

[@pod7450]

Where do you find a box of soy curls??? Great vids.....subscribed!

[@MluvsT2010]

All the food looked great I'd eat it all! I'm also growing cantaloupe for the first time.

[@auralglory]

Love your videos, and they're even more of a treat when we see Crystal! You two are vegan couple goals ❤❤

[@symphonicclarity]

I relate so much to Crystal lol I love eating meal preps and eating the same thing all the time haha 😂. Also these vids are the BEST. My fave show ❤

[@erins3147]

I’m a Crystal. If I cook for myself, it’s quick and convenient. I eat “nice” stuff when my husband makes it.

[@purpl3Fairyy]

Apparently if you plant cruciferous among a mix of other plants, in a random order it's harder for the pests to recognise the pattern of the leaves, so they won’t land on them as much.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

That "ok lets go" was too real.

[@Simnettnutrition]

glad you liked it, its one of our favourite video/memes lol

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

@@Simnettnutrition Great meme and a professional level execution there

[@Pimjeanpaul]

I was mindblown to find out this meme traveled outside the Netherlands. Never knew it was that big. Amazing.

[@EmpressG]

When I lived in the UK I liked the vacuum packed plain beets ok, but what I really loved was the Tesco sweet & fiery baby beets pickled in white wine vinegar with chili oil. I'd chuck those on my salad and have either some Israeli or Mediterranean falafels on the side...om nom nom!!! Was always so sad if they were out and I had to end up getting plain beets.

[@ioannaa0]

Yes, i am a 24 yo female and i agree with Crystal, a small breakfast makes me feel better through the day. Fasting is great but you need to listen to your body to see what works for you.Your videos always have great energy !

[@vickieveeh]

Same as Crystal !! Food is basically just fuel, so meal prep is the way to go. Makes life so easy.

[@EmpressG]

Thanks for a great video! I don't know if I needed validation or what, but it's nice to see a couple that has separate meals to their own preferences and kinda does their own thing most of the time. My husband and I each cook different meals and eat at different times for the last couple years and I still see so many traditional setups where one person (usually the woman) does the shopping, then cooks a lot, and everyone eats at the same time at a sit down breakfast/dinner that I feel like I've been transported back to the 50s and begin to feel a bit weird about my life...

[@bradfraser2]

I’ve seen every video, this has been the best one in so long. That “B” roll playing pickle ball was so good, amazing made me laugh in such a good way. Keep it up guys ❤

[@Simnettnutrition]

haha thank you!

[@jillschwartz2442]

You two are my absolute favorite! 🌱🫶🏼💚

[@dianeschuller]

Thanks for sharing what each of you tends to eat. We have a smoothie every single morning. We make ours with lots of leafy greens (usually kale but also spinach, chard, or carrot tops), often a whole orange (or apple), plus we change up the other frozen fruit so the other frozen fruit we rotate is: frozen mango, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, mixed berries, or sometimes raspberries. Our smoothies go in a bowl and my husband loves topping his with my homemade granola. We don't eat any processed food so we never add powders and such. I love that you grow a garden.

[@kendrai.304]

Your kitten in the garden reminds me of my old cat too, she loved doing that. Now my baby girl she loves laying in the tiny planter I have on my deck with her catnip plant. Wish i could sbow ya a picture of her trying to hide in it. She's a Persian Siamese so no way of hiding, as she's so fuzzy and cute. My bf and I eat totally different until dinner time, he is a snacker as am I but trying to stop. As my body is changing and he's got a very physical lifestyle and job, and i trying to get more motivation to be. A few weeks back I saw Crystal in Superstore and she gave me a big hi and smile. Hope to see you both put and about one day. As I too am a fellow Vancouver Island resident. Happy summer time 💞

[@edileidecathcart7676]

You guys are amazing together.👏👏👏🍁

[@weststreetchildren]

I love these videos! Reminds me a lot of your older videos with the vlog-style content. Keep it up man!!

[@gildaheals]

You guys are so cute and inspiring, for both a vegan lifestyle and a love relationship 🥰 I started follow you years ago then stopped because after a challenging time (to say the least) I also went back to being omnivore, but now that I went vegan again I love your content! Thanks a lot for the educational and entertaining videos

[@debsnowden4310]

You two are just the cutest couple!!

[@enchantress7]

I love hearing what Crystal eats because I'm pretty simple too! LOL I love tofu!

[@robpadgett27]

This is one of my favorite videos you guys have done. Keep up the good work!

[@mmirandaaaax]

Derek’s slight but kind skepticism on Crystals meals was so funny and cute

[@KristenMoore-gg6sw]

I can't wait to feel better, so I can be that physically active again. Great videos. Inspiring.😊

[@msandyford8988]

Derek’s meals are inspiring and Crystal’s are relatable!

[@mandym8781]

You two are just the best! Always such a treat to see Crystal, and hear her laugh! I hope your new garden does really well 🥬 The pickle ball scene was so fun! 🤣✌️

[@margarett_b]

Now, this is super informational and I really appreciate you two taking the time to film and talk us through your "whys"! Also, I love you so much for keeping it reel - the car water accident and gym struggles were just hilarious! . P.S. I always love the skorts Crystal wears to the gym! No idea why it is generally viewed as a tennis-only thing and it's great to see someone break the stereotypes!

[@stephaniesochan5273]

I’m definitely relating to Crystal’s meals these days and loved seeing her no bs approach to prep haha. I always look at hose beets at Costco then talk myself out of it saying I’ll just boil my own or pressure cook them but I never do it! Just buy the beets haha

[@AltOtakuu]

She has such a gorgeous, bright aura❤ I love her energy

[@lisaviskari7387]

I love her laugh and thanks for all the great vegan tips glad I found your channel

[@josephvisser8119]

I loved this one. So wholesome. the pickleball scene had me loling

[@michellebud234]

Thank you for this! I love how much you both laugh together. ❤🎉

[@bridgidmade]

If you like cantaloupe then you might enjoy growing Kajari melons. They are smaller than regular cantaloupes so they can be easier to grow, and they are SO good. Sweet with a honey-like flavor. I bought the seeds from Baker Creek in the US and had great germination rates. I’ve had much more success with them vs full-sized melons in my garden. What is that little gadget you used for blending your dressing? Looks handy!

[@fareebug8439]

Thanks for always being authentic. I love vlogs with both of you. It's great, relatable. I still listen to CDs in the car too! 😊😅

[@miniwolfang9563]

YAY! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE UK CONTENT!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yeah it's gunna be so fun!

[@pamelacarden2426]

Thank you! It's great to see what Crystal eats, you two are so active! ❤

[@CarmenBoyesBeeTheBee]

Carrots are extremely fragile babies. They won’t be able to get thru your mulch. I sprinkle them lightly on moist soil then cover with a board to keep them from drying out. Check daily (after several days). When you see them sprouting remove the board. Hope that helps. 😊

[@Simnettnutrition]

Ah crap, thanks for the heads up! I will move the mulch asap!

[@ACUSSER]

Your videos make my life so much better, thanks. ❤

[@jag2333]

Hi my fav👫. I love love when I see you both in a video together. The interaction between you two is precious and awesome 😊😊❤❤

[@em-healing]

Your videos are always so much fun! Thank you! 😍😍🥰🥰

[@laureenjohnson5570]

As always, I am smiling throughout your videos. And learning....I always learn something. And being inspired....I am always inspired to live and do a bit better. Thank you!!

[@carolannfox1644]

My word to describe you two as a couple and for this video is...DELIGHTFUL! You are so sweet to each other, and I always love Crystal's laugh. Thank you for a wonderful new video peek into your lives. I'm going to try several of your food ideas. Happy summer, you 2 and your kitties!

[@derekprieur5258]

Have to admit I don’t always catch your guys videos but every time I do watch I find myself smiling or laughing throughout. Love the energy you both bring into the world ❤