10 Vegan Hacks You've Gotta Try

[@aliciav4352]

With vegan food, I feel like there is more variety than when I ate meat. I've learned about so many different vegetables and beans that I would never have discovered if I kept eating meat.

[@sparkletone1684]

I noticed that too!!!! Gosh, I thought I was the only one that noticed that. I enjoy food and cooking even more now, and I liked it a lot before I became vegan!

[@Adrienne82891]

Same! I eat so much more variety now that I cook vegan food. And I feel so much more adventurous as well.

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Alicia V same!!

[@Daren_PNW]

same! it opened up that wider channel of food exploration/appreciation, etc.

[@ty.365]

Where were chick peas and Indian food all my life 😂

[@sadiedesimone7460]

You are just so very beautiful inside and out! I have been vegan for 7 years and am heslthier than ever at 79. No meds! But I did have to cut out all processed foods such as Oreos and fake meats and cheeses. Whole foods and no added oils did it for me! Carry on and continue making wonderful videos, books, and recipes! ❤️❤️👍👍

[@phoebeanderton6589]

Congratulations, I hope you continue a long healthy life 🙂

[@mspat8195]

Sadie DeSimone Pure, Organic, Unrefined, Cold Pressed, Virgin, Coconut Oil, is my substitute for butter & as a creamer, too! Now, I've just shared a post where the findings are showing the use of coconut oil has effected a reverse in Alzheimer's disease! The benefits are many & varied. We all need healthy fats, especially for our heart, brain, & skin health. I sincerely hope you'll consider looking into this issue. I, like you, am 70 with no health issues nor any meds (no drs since 1969).

[@neo00779]

Glad to hear that. Better late than never 😊 I’m trying to convince my mother but no success

[@tes1geb]

You're right! She is a great person inside and out. You are too as it shows in your generous expression. I will be 71 in Dec and have been 100% vegan (whole food) with very minimal refined foods for almost 10 years. I am very active with perfect health. I am glad we all took one of the most important decisions in our lives. I wish others will be enlightened before it is too late.

[@saraax2434]

Sadie DeSimone omg that’s good. How do you get in a lot of protein in and all your vitamins/ minerals? I want to go vegan or just eat more began meals

[@chaink_100]

I am not a vegan and I’m not entirely sure why this video was recommended, but I know I will be trying at least four of these tips! Thank you for informing the masses 🙏🏾

[@marshamahaney6997]

Thank you, I had forgotten about banana ice cream. Now I can give my grandchildren ice cream without guilt! And they can have all they want. Happy grandma

[@snowfoxxie]

When I first went vegetarian in my teens I felt like my meals were always missing something taste wise and I was always hungry. (I just took meat out of my meals my family prepared for me and was left with nothing) I gave up after a few years and I was severely underweight and often blacking out. I was omitted to hospital. I returned to healthy weight after going back to meat and a "healthy" diet. Recently I had major skin problems and was told to cut out dairy, so I began researching vegan cheese substitutes (since I can't cut out cheese!) and I found this channel, did a little more research on animal farming and decided I wanted to go vegan. I was having the same issues with my meals missing something and being hungry at first, but I've been watching a lot of your videos and I've learned so much about other health foods I've never heard of and how to prepare vegan meals. I've learned personally, I need at least one meal a day with whole grains- also adding eggplant, mushroom, tofu , beans, potato or sweet potato to a meal in replacement of meat is key to killing that that "missing something" feeling. I'm eating more vegetables than I have ever done so in my life and I feel great! :) thank you so much for making this incredible channel! It has changed my life because I've always wanted to go cruelty free but I have a very fast metabolism and couldn't have figured out how to keep it going without you!

[@user-fg6hg7ds1v]

Remember we have to eat a lottt more than meat/dairy eaters!! Sending love! You got it (but don’t sacrifice your health if you don’t have to:)

[@lisarobinson9621]

Elle r, I know this reply is two years late, but for the benefit of others that are in your situation, I’d like to comment. You must eat complex carbohydrates with your vegetables. This is discussed by John McDougall, MD, in his book “ The Starch Solution” and other whole food plant based doctors and nutrition experts. Complex carbohydrates are potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, rice, whole grains, beans, corn, and legumes. Dr. McDougall suggests a 50/50 plate, half vegetables and half complex carbohydrates. This does not include simple carbohydrates like cakes cookies, milk, candy, potato chips, fries-you know junk. Carbs are our friend, it will not make you fat nor increase your blood sugar, it’s the junk we put on complex carbs that messes up our body, i.e., sugar, oil, salt, preservatives, and synthetic foods. I also suggest checking out the KZbin channel Chef AJ, she is a vegan chef who cooks salt, oil, sugar, and flour free. She had a weight problem, although vegan (called herself a junk food vegan), but learned about how to eat a healthy vegan diet. Me? I just started a month in a half ago, and I don’t get hungry because I eat starch with my meals. I’m surprised how easy the transition has been, but it’s the carbs that helps me feel full, satisfied, and not deprived.

[@marionmaierphilonatura]

@@lisarobinson9621 very usefull comment, thx.

[@felishabaxter522]

That vegan meat loaf is missing something was nasty

[@felishabaxter522]

This vegan stuff is hard but this is what I want to do tired of red meats but want a good fake vegan meat that tastes good also how do you make vegan cheese

[@IResonateWithU]

my vegan hack- fried rice! having a nice basmati/jasmine rice made can last up to 5 days in the fridge , and you can change it up almost everyday by adding something different and frying it. Black beans,chopped tomatoes and veggies, sprouts,greens, vegan cheeses.....there is no end! good for people with limited time. I love this vid,you are adorable!

[@TheDiscountVegan]

Your bonus tip is so true. I revisit my WHY quite often. Being the only vegan in your household, or community can be really difficult. So it's great to keep reminding yourself of your WHY.

[@ruslanapetrenko6101]

The Discount Vegan, it is so true. I am the only vegan in our family and my relatives sometimes make it so hard to stay on track.

[@HoneyBunches100]

“The life is in the blood” so many of us inherently know we should not eat the blood. Eating another 3D sentient creation’s blood/genetic code ends their life path for negative polarity (service-to-self)/selfish reasons. In this current 3D world, we are encouraged to eat meat, even rare, bloody meat, as “normal behavior” because this dimension is led by a Prince of Darkness who is of negative polarity, so if you choose not to follow the teachings of this world you will raise your vibration and will ascend in your next incarnation/ life cycle to a dimension where the animals are not consumed/eaten.

[@theresam6251]

Yes, I’m just starting on my vegan journey and I live with family members who don’t eat at all like i’m now eating, it is challenging especially when you’re new to this lifestyle but like you said, reminding myself of the WHY helps...

[@bobbygirl5092]

I'm a lonely vegan in my house too

[@KBLOCK-zx9yv]

I think that's what puts me off

[@shygirlTJ186]

Hack: 1 tablespoon of flax seeds and 3 tablespoons of water to replace eggs when I’m baking.

[@MsZephyra]

I thought it had to be ground flax seed?

[@shygirlTJ186]

@@MsZephyra doesn't really matter; I use either way. And when I don't have flax, I use chia.

[@islandgal3bon]

@@MsZephyra I always grind flax seed (I've been vegan for 37 years) - I've read that unground flax can't be used efficiently by the body and is usually eliminated.

[@airplainchild]

I'm not a vegan but I eat a mostly vegan diet because i's environmentally sustainable. Eating organisms at lower trophic levels takes way less energy to produce, so it lowers your carbon footprint.

[@Candaicelovesjesus]

airplainchild 😊

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

airplainchild amen to that!!!!

[@Daren_PNW]

totally me before (on my way) to becoming vegan and then boom! done.

[@lilem4140]

Carbon footprint?

[@bjgoss964]

Hi ,do you have any advice on hair care what's becoming a vegan? By the way I enjoy your videos thank you so much for all your help.

[@luciaret]

This is so fantastic! From my experience been 12 years vegetarian going vegan now I see that in the beginning you feel that you are empty after eating, you feel lighter and think "Im still hungry", but the thing is that on a "non-animal" diet your body process food faster and, if you do it right, with all the nutritions, and it doesn´t mean you are actually hungry but is just this non heavy feeling we are so use to with meat, which take so much time to process to our stomach that we think this is the right feeling. The meat end up even waisted inside us, make us feel so much full and heavy, and yes, not hungry at all, but for the wrong reasons!

[@lyndseym893]

To add on to tip #1 if you don't have a foamer like in your video you can use a mason jar. Every morning I but my coffee and almond milk in a mason jar and shake it up. It creates amazing foam! And you don't need to go buy another appliance 😊

[@flattlandermontgomery1524]

Thanks, gonna try it right now!

[@BiancaMH]

Thank you!

[@sunrae7680]

Great tip. My kitchen cant hold anymore equipment. 👍

[@Prov31Beauty-Seeinglassfull]

Bless you for that! I was dreading all the steps to a coffee!

[@valeriabroadnax6628]

What! Thank you!

[@claricee.3228]

I'm having a difficult time sticking to a vegan diet in Japan. Things such as legumes and quinoa are extremely expensive here. Veggies and fruit can be pricey as well, so we are trying to start a small garden. Lovely videos btw!

[@walkinthespirit9032]

How did your garden turn out? I wonder where else it might be especially difficult to be vegan.

[@hollywebster6844]

I wonder if you can find out what they are eating in the local Buddhist monasteries? I don't know if all their food is donated, but learning what they are eating might help you learn local vegan dishes.

[@danelle1539]

If you can’t find quinoa I’m wondering if you can substitute brown rice. If you can get black (forbidden) rice it is the most nutritious rice. Also look for adzuki beans. And natto! - fermented soy beans. Stay Vegan 🌱💚

[@chloeneffers2377]

Recently learnt to cut up & freeze my vegetables just before they're about to go bad, then like you said put it in soups, or quesadillas, on pizzas, & in stirfrys! Saved so much food from being wasted like this. It's nice when you're lazy after a long day to have those pre cut ready-to-go vegetables. Love your channel by the way. Thanks for all you do ❤

[@Adrienne82891]

This is very important. I feel like I wasted so much food before I realized oh duhhhh I just need to freeze things. lol

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

So true! Such a great tip 😀

[@nicholeyvette6859]

What veggies r freezer friendly?

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

Does this eork woth zucchini?

[@olive996]

I'm just gotten into the habit of batch cooking. I make several servings of stuff while the ingredients are fresh and then freeze the leftovers. Then I just pull them out to thaw right before I eat. Nothing gets wasted and I never have to worry about cooking or running the store after work.

[@joys9791]

Love your outfit. That color looks great on your skin.

[@dorypory1811]

💗

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@elizabethpacheco9228]

@@SweetPotatoSoul youvr so pretty

[@hamiltona7]

I am so glad I ran across your page. My women’s group at church is doing a 30 day plant based challenge and we are on our 3rd week and I am living it. These hacks are really inspiring and will be helpful. It was starting to get boring, but now I see new things on this channel that I want to try!! Thank you and God bless

[@jsvensson8234]

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this a 10th as much as I did. It wasn't so much what you said, but how you said it. Lovely lovely video. Thank you 🙏 💕 🐰

[@CassieTranthesuperfitbabe]

I’ll say that any vegan can agree that avocados and nutritional yeast magically transform ANY meal! I love buying beans in bulk and whipping up a large batch of cooked pinto or black beans every week. And I wish more people knew about kabocha squash! It’s my favorite pumpkin of all time since it’s delicious and perfect for meal prep!

[@jossynda]

I disagree, but that’s because I hate the texture of avocados so much. And it seems so many vegan recipes use them. I also hate dates and beets. The struggle is real.

[@Truelaine1]

Do you know a good source for kabocha squash recipes? I have an asian market close by that sells them.

[@lisangelblack9070]

Have you ever made your beans with squash?...sooo good.

[@auroraautumn8764]

How did I became sensitive to avocados? I’ve ate some pretty bad ones here in NY. In Jamaica , it was a staple and I ate it with almost every meal. Now the thought of eating it brings back the feeling of feeling nauseous

[@auroraautumn8764]

Short Zumba Workouts With Camille Beets juices with milk, omg. I use to love it. I haven’t learnt to make it though. Avocado , yuck. I’m either sensitive, allergic or have eaten spoiled avocado three times back to back,

[@dharad]

If you bake/roast foods without oil, I would recommend using a silicone baking sheet to make your life easier! Also, an oil spray is really helpful for reducing the amount of oil you use significantly, whilst still achieving a crispy texture to your food.

[@Adrienne82891]

This is what I do. I use the silicone baking mats and just a teenyyyy bit of oil to help seasonings stick mostly.

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Dhara fantastic tip!!!

[@nccurlygirl]

Yes! My silicone mats are lifesavers!

[@vee0522]

Dhara can you find the pans at dollar tree/cheaper store?

[@HoneyBunches100]

Dhara - Thanks for sharing this.

[@karenborowick5983]

I started on my vegan journey during this pandemic and have lost a couple pounds but the change is my skin is out of this world. The dark circles under my eyes are fading and I just feel healthier. Thank you for being you.

[@picnicult]

Bless your heart. One of my favorite recent hacks is to soak my brown rice overnight with a little vinegar and cook it up the next day. It is so much easier to digest, much sweeter and nuttier and just so delicious. Another is to use dampened cloth bags (It took no time to sew up a few out of light cotton muslin) to store produce in the fridge. As long as they stay damp the produce lasts a lot longer without the nastiness of plastic.

[@erikadowdy686]

I soak cashews and walnuts. Then blitz them in a blender . Then strain them with tofu cloth . Thats my milk . And its a bazillion times better then store bought. Less expensive to. Only make a Quart and a half at a time bc if u let it sit too long in the fridge , it gets this weird slimy consistency. I put a little vanilka and almond extract for taste, and half of a 1/4 cup of sugar. If u put a quarter cup its more like a dessert drink. So yummy either way. Ty

[@ivybelle3337]

Sounds delicious! You should try blending with a couple of medjool dates...so good!

[@oneloveonebeing]

ERIKA DOWDY how long does it take to go bad typically

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Mmmmm, so yummy!!

[@ScribbleBee]

What do you do with the left over nut pulp?

[@mykarma2]

@@ivybelle3337 Much better than using sugar. In my almond milk I use two or three medjool dates. Expensive but oh so good. I also use medjool dates in my smoothies.

[@urbanbackyardfarmer9159]

I would like to add the easiest thing for me going vegan was getting an instant pot, I love to soak a package of pinto beans overnight and then cook them in the pot with a quart of vegetable broth onions and garlic and spices. So delicious and it last for many meals!

[@DairyStateVegan]

I still need to invest in an instant pot! My lentil cooking will thank me. lol

[@jackibrolhorst100]

What kind of spices do you recommend to add to this?

[@Al-mq1pr]

@@jackibrolhorst100 Cumin is a must. Paprika. Onion powder. Garlic powder. Oregano. Any chili/pepper powder blends. Cumin seeds. Fresh Cilantro. Dried rosemary carries the most flavor compared to other dried herbs.

[@alipush4311]

Thank you so much. You are a God-send. I haven't eaten meat in about two weeks now, and I came across your channel. I was like Yesssssss!!! Thank you so much. Because I thought I seriously was going to starve right before going back to meat. Now I can eat and eat well🤗

[@terredee]

I’ve been vegan for almost seven years. In the past year or so, I’ve watched this video three times and incorporated new things into my life each time - the paper towels in the bag with the greens, buying whole flax seeds and grinding them myself, pressing mushrooms as they cook are three new things I now do. Thank you, SweetPotatoSoul!

[@michelle48]

My tip is that I always keep my kitchen super stocked with non-perishables; dried quinoa, dried beans (and cans of beans for when I feel lazy), whole grain pasta, canned diced tomatoes/tomato paste, lost of frozen veggies like she said, etc. Then the only things I have to buy on a weekly basis is the fresh produce, and if I'm too lazy to shop or do a ton of time consuming recipes, I always have the opportunity to cook something healthy and quick with what I have!

[@sparkletone1684]

Meal planning has been super helpful for me, and Pinterest helped me to do that. My grocery bill was cut in half doing this, so being vegan has helped me save money. This, of course, only helps if you stick to the meal plan. That way, you don’t waste food, which means you aren’t wasting money. Another thing I can suggest is to save your veg scraps and make veg broth with them. What’s kind of cool about this is that it will taste differently every time you make it. I will say this though: if you like the way it tastes a certain time, take note of what you used!

[@ImSoCool2403]

I think it makes it a lot easier to slowly phase out animal products. I became pescetarian simply because I didn't like any other meat. But then fish started to kind of disgust me too, and now eggs, milk and cheese are starting to not look so appealing either. And vegan recipes are so colourful and fun!

[@cheery-hex]

that's so funny.. I was a vegetarian for many years. then like you, outta the blue I could't handle eggs anymore, then cottage cheese, then cheese, then yogurt, then anythg animal product. like it was a natural evolution.

[@pattyklein4394]

NerdItMe YESSSSSS ONE BY ONE .. bye bye

[@lunardrip4665]

Same happened to me!

[@cablesandcrochet]

@Sofía Jiménez First of all, unless you want to gain weight/bulk up, a nutritionist advising to drink your calories sounds weird to me.. And btw a good way to make creamy fruit smoothies is blending silken tofu, berries/fruit and plant milk (to taste depending on consistency), adds a lot of protein and tastes so much better than any protein powder I've tried.

[@Alina_Schmidt]

@@cablesandcrochet If at least part of the fruits are fozen it makes the texture creamier.

[@MeliRocks97]

The mushroom hack also works for cooking carrot, cauliflower and brocoli! I'm new at your channel and I'm loving it. Keep on going!

[@lacosta4398]

your beautiful smile is contagious - i realize i smile the whole time i watch your wonderful videos - thank you!

[@suetreadwell7346]

Yep.... her gorgeous smile is so contagious

[@patriciamcdonald6149]

Great tips. For keeping greens fresh, fenugreek seed in the container helps, or packing them tightly in jars too. So true, frozen veggies and fruit are the best backups.

[@jojow8416]

I always buy a huge variety of dried beans. Once a week I soak 5 or 6 different beans overnight, the next day I cook them (all separately), freeze them on cookie sheets so they don't clump together. When frozen, I put them in one large bag, or some jars and voila I always have a wonderful supply of nutrient rich food in my freezer that I add to every meal.

[@mspat8195]

JoJo W tell me you save that nutrient rich broth they make?

[@mindfulccc]

thanks for giving me a tip on freezing those beans so I can have then throughout the week

[@laurenza757]

Love your idea! Me thanks you!! :)

[@M_SS1]

Good hacks for everyone, especially the less experienced vegans. Just one important thing I'd like to comment on: flax / linseeds have very vulnerable oils (vulnerable to heat, light and oxygen), which makes them go rancid very quickly when ground, and so can do you a bit more harm than good if that happens. To avoid it, after grinding them, it's best to store in the fridge, even better in a dark glass jar, but better still, if you can keep the *whole* seeds in the fridge and grind them as needed, unless you find it too much of a pain in the arse, in which case do grind the pack but DO keeo them in the fridge! 😊

[@Emma-ye1xs]

I have found the best thing for eating a vegan diet is to meal plan. It saves so much time and it's really fun!

[@mrscrazys1989]

Yes I tell everyone this is the key!!

[@xxValeriax3]

I’ve been a vegetarian for 2.5 years & I’ve been replacing dairy! This really helps so much thank you!! I can’t wait to try the banana ice cream :)

[@jodrew1845]

Great tips to pass on. I marked my one year as a vegan and frankly wish I'd never left the vegan lifestyle which I tried years ago. Knowlege is power.

[@monisolaelliott9346]

I work nights and my instapot is my absolute best friend! When I come home from work I can just ladle out a nice bowl of stew (my favorite is red lentil sweet potato with kale and coconut milk). So happy that KZbin and wonderful vegans like you are here for us!

[@justme03ish]

I love these hacks! I have 2 that help me a ton. Batch cook beans, rice, quinoa and throw in the freezer in single portions (except the beans which I freeze in can portions). And second, meal prep. Saves me time, money and most importantly, my health because I'm not reaching for the quick convenient vegan junk foods.

[@TruHolisticPathways]

Great channel! When in a hurry, a salad can be as simple as some greens with lemon juice squeezed on top for dressing and a sprinkle of sea salt. In addition to ground flax seed, hemp hearts are a nice staple to have on hand. They add texture and substance to soups, stews, and salads.

[@GGTheCrochetQueen]

Hello, my doctor suggested I try this, so I started after Thanksgiving. I bought different vegan meals and meats and so far I've done well but it's only been a few days, but I feel much better. Love your channel❤

[@CherylMuir]

Love these hacks! Have been using the frozen veggie hack and making those quick pasta meals! Thank you for your tips! 💚💚💚

[@karlygurule2322]

Oh my gosh your skin is GLOWING😍 Is that diet or good genetics or a specific skin care routine?

[@teshamiller6001]

Melanin is magical.😉 Eating healthy just makes it even more magical❤

[@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi]

It's a phenomenon called "vegan glow!"

[@soph9588]

I love how you speak with such compassion!

[@mat_j]

keep ground flaxseed in the fridge

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Mat J Yes! Thank you. Should be kept in the fridge 😉

[@mat_j]

;)

[@hannahnesbitt7674]

Why is this? If I may ask?

[@hannahnesbitt7674]

Thank you!

[@mspat8195]

SweetPotatoSoul I keep all of mine, from nuts, seeds, to ground, in the freezer (air tight).

[@legohandsliz]

Someone shared this tip with me once and it was such a big help! When buying all-natural nut or seed butters where the oil separates, if you just throw the whole jar into a food processor or blender and then put it back in the jar and store it in the fridge, it keeps it from re-separating very nicely! You may just need to take some of the thicker ones out a few minutes before using.

[@beckybailey5241]

Great hacks! Thank you! I used to use a coffee grinder to grind flax. One day I decided to try my Nutri-Bullet. It worked BETTER than the coffee grinder. It was a game changer.

[@WerewolfofEpicness]

Becky Bailey how much did they pay you

[@lanakayphillips2849]

I do that, too. It works a LOT better!

[@pamela6155]

I'll have to try my Nutri-Bullet again, when I tried, it was a fail... maybe I used the wrong blade..

[@BiancaMH]

I love my Nutri Bullet. That's my blender for everything!

[@divinevirgo8341]

I use my Nutribullet DAILY! For EVERYTHING. About 5 years ago my hubby got me the 2 for deal... on my 2nd 1, Ive gotten his money's worth! I'm working towards that Vitamix-sooo Dam expensive BUT worth it! The almond milk is a DREAM When made in it!

[@theresam6251]

Thank You so very much for doing this vlog, ❤️ I’ll be 53 next month and have decided it’s time for a big change in my eating lifestyle. I have eaten Meat my whole life, and couldn’t have a single meal without it, I’ve noticed over the past couple of months that after eating it my stomach wouldn’t feel good throughout the night and I also started getting headaches more often that would last for a whole day.. I knew it was how I was eating so I cut waaay down on sugar and junkfood, but still had the same symptoms so as of a week ago for the first time in my life, I have actually gone without having meat for breakfast and then lunch as well, YaaaaY!!! today is the day I’m cutting out meat all together, God Help Me!!!! your vlog is really encouraging and now I don’t feel so scared about everything 😀👍🏽 Thank You for sharing your journey and knowledge as someone who has no idea what’s ahead of me on my journey having KZbin to turn to is helping me a lot!!! I’m so glad you made this video 🤗

[@emmag9362]

That's great and it'll be good for your health BUT do still go to the doctors to rule out anything else going on. But congrats!

[@theresam6251]

Thank you so much I will 😀👍🏽

[@comom2055]

My tip is to enjoy the farmers markets or even the grocery store produce section. I actually get excited when I see beautiful fruits and veggies lol. I didn’t know that about the flax seed. I’ve been vegan for 4 months and the fake meats have made my transition so much easier! I agree with number 10. When I started my vegan journey I felt hungry and then I decided big portions of whole foods was fine. I watch what processed food I eat but any whole food is free game and I’ve lost weight!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

CO mom Yes to all of this 🤗

[@lexisveggiefood6723]

I get excited too.

[@ritat1]

I take pictures of fruits and veggies in grocery stores - they are that appealing to me! 😊

[@kelsibee1855]

You're aura is so beautiful!! I love the way you speak, so full of emotion and energy. You give me encouragement to work towards going Veg(an)!)

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I don’t have any of my own vegan hacks because I’m a brand new vegan! But I LOVE the one you gave on how to help greens last longer! I’m 48 and have never been told this haha! Thanks so much!

[@scottleonard6774]

Thank you for being so positive! These idea are great... We all have to remember vegan mock meats are so helpful for people transitioning into this way of eating!

[@thischarminglife5393]

I hopped on the oat milk train recently and it's so good in coffee. I found it at Target too. I used to love eggs... Now I'm addicted to tofu scramble instead... Add all the veggies, avocado, ezekial bread. I eat it everyday lol

[@autumnrain7918]

Aaaand now I'm hungry, lol. I love how easy oat milk is to make. I haven't done it in a while so I need to brush up on the recipe again, but I'm grateful of the reminder of it's existence!

[@thischarminglife5393]

@@autumnrain7918 I need to try! I don't have a very good blender though 🤔

[@autumnrain7918]

That's okay! Just soak your oats beforehand and blend a little longer. You'll strain it anyway, so it shouldn't matter. My main tip is to let it refrigerate overnight before doing more than tasting it- it makes all the difference for consistency!

[@suetreadwell7346]

That's my favorite. I make it for my grandkids and they like it better than real eggs!

[@LRB9498]

I'm not vegan, but I'm trying to eat a more plant-based diet and only getting my animal products, like eggs, cheese, and honey, etc. from local farms where the animals are free range and are not factory farmed. Still trying to figure out ethically sourced seafood, but I've found that I'm so much happier eating more plants, fruits, grains, etc. than animal products. These tips have been really helpful!!!! Would love to see some videos from you on ethical/vegan skin care/beauty, fashion, cleaning products, and other lifestyle tips!!!!!!!

[@35vegan79]

Yes! I'm proud of you!

[@MS-fr2dm]

Jenné thanks for these super hacks! So much good info to share with friends that are thinking on going vegan. I’m amazed about all the “gadgets” you use in order to reuse plastic or to not use bags that are meant to be used only one time. Hope this makes sense... I would love to see a video from you where you show us all the different things you use as for example the bags you use to save veggies for later, you supermarket reusable bags for fruits and vetgetables, etc. And may be what they are called and where we can buy them. Lots of ❤️

[@nicemomasmr]

Thank you so much for building up and sharing your light!

[@TaylorBrown419]

Love the content, the food, the music, the video editing, and your outfit! You're my favorite vegan blogger.. I don't know how you come up with such great recipes but please keep doing what you do because you're great at it! 😍

[@Truelaine1]

I agree. I love this channel.

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Thank you so much, Taylor!!

[@thenubianbutterfly2201]

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[@thenubianbutterfly2201]

I didn't know that you are expecting...Congratulations to you and your husband!

[@mspat8195]

Taylor B absolutely!

[@theresabutler4553]

You’re really inspiring me in becoming vegan. I love the way you explain how simple it is too become vegan. Thank you!!!

[@Adrienne82891]

My biggest tip is if you want to save money to plan out your meals and shop in season. I sit at the beginning of the week and think about my budget and how many meals I have to make. If you keep your pantry stocked with staples (Canned/dried beans, quinoa, rice and pastas) when you're feeling lazy or tired you can throw things together and create a simple yet nutritious meal. OH and one last thing lol You can freeze rice and quinoa easily and they thaw pretty quick. I cook bigger batches of rice and quinoa than I need and freeze half. So on weeks when I have little time that part is already done so I just have to add a can of beans, sauteed veggies and I'm good to go.

[@blackbirds3237]

Definitely going to try all of these!! My husband and I have been vegan for 2 years!🎉We love it! The best part about it is we can cook together! Mixing and creating meals😍 I love the spicy chicken Boca, (the "beef" Boca's are not vegan) but we'll fry those up in vegan butter, sautee onion rings, mushrooms, black beans and spinach and add your fave seasonings we use Lite salt, black pepp, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, paprika, and lite crushed pepp. Toast 100% wheat bread, slice up some tomato and avacado. use vegan mayo place patty down add the mixture, tomatoes, avacado and ketchup, mustard if you like. We Love this!!! so fulfilling, feels like a restaurant chicken sandwich!

[@miaminatural]

Be careful. I found a packet of "taco seasoning" at the grocery story that had whey (milk) listed amongst its ingredients.

[@naireretomassjoo5279]

ive been vegan for three and half years and ive just moved to the north of sweden for work. where the shops are some what limited in what they sell, so these vegan hacks are very useful...thankyou so much. just love watching your videos and how you present the information is well done without too much waffle!!!!

[@davidbgreensmith]

My veggie "hack" is using the pressure cooker and freezer as a team. Cook beans and squash or make a chilli using the pressure cooker and then freeze in portion-sized plastic bags.

[@dianebuckle5093]

So glad I found you. I love your simple clean recipes

[@niveam4368]

Honey I am in love with this channel!☺ I haven't started a vegan diet yet, but you really have me encouraged. Thanks for sharing😊

[@paulasettles4685]

My hack is to grind my own gluten free flours. I grind chickpeas and oats. Buy in bulk and grind. Much less expensive. Also, when stocking up on frozen fruits and veggies make sure there are no Preservatives or sauces. Get them just plain. Great video! You are glowing!

[@pamjohnson4230]

Great idea! I’ve ground up oats before for oat flour, but never tried chickpeas 🤔... how do you do it? Do you just grind the dry beans? Or soak, cook, dehydrate, THEN grind?

[@jovanmonroe461]

I didn't know about the vinegar tip. I have had dense cakes a lot of times. 😩

[@elsalisa146]

I love your videos. Straight forward, no gimmicks, just real. Your channel is my fave!

[@smurph4959]

So helpful, thank you! 💗 I use sundried tomato paste on pasta instead of pesto as vegan options are not always easily available. I'm not eating as well as I should and have gained weight as a consequence. My son isnt vegan so I tend to put my focus on his food. I need to get back on track with whole plant food ... it's the only way to feel your best 🌼💗🌼

[@jessicaevans2564]

Smurph I've been eating healthier and have a teenage boy. I find I can make a meal and add meat for him, but keep it cleaner for me. You could probably do tacos, spaghetti, burgers, meatloaf, can be altered easily, to seem similar or have a meatless version.

[@smurph4959]

Great ideas, thanks Jessica 🌼🌼

[@autumnrain7918]

Hey! You're doing good, mama! Some helpful tips I've found just from watching too many dang KZbin videos (lol), and hopefully they help and aren't obnoxious/unasked for. ; ) 1. Don't tell your kids when something is vegetarian, or vegan, or healthy if that is something that triggers their "no" response. 2. If your child is old enough, they can help prepare family/their own meals, which really allows them to feel pride in the meal that is put on the table (even toddlers can help put things into bowls, and having them announce at dinner what you are having- the grander the explanation the better!- even if it's just for two, is fun) which leads to --> 3. Have your kid help you pick what to cook, not necessarily the whole dish, but, "should I use carrots or corn.. what do you think sounds good?" It'll make 'em more likely to eat what you make. 4. A small (or large!) garden helps teach pride in food at any age. There's nothing like picking fresh fruit or herbs, still warm from the sun and just eating them. (Carrots are fun!) Even just a few potted plants on a apartment balcony is enough to get that excitement going. (And a basil plant will help you with that pesto availability issue!) And THEY did it! 5. Don't try to make your healthful/vegan dish EXACTLY like their favorite dish, it will only invite comparison. If you make pizza, and their favorite is pepperoni, don't expect them to like daiya "cheese" and fake pepperoni because it wont necessarily live up to the original (some like it though!). Instead, try seeing if they like a pesto pizza with tomatoes, or an olive oil/ garlic "sauce" with toasted almonds and mushrooms or peppers 6. While preparing a particular vegetable or fruit, tell them what vitamins they have, and how it helps with their sight, or to make muscles, or your hair shiny. Seeing a food as something that nourishes their bodies, instead of just the yummy thing you shovel into your face to make your stomach stop complaining, will give them great insight into they WHY's of why we eat. 7. Sometimes kids are just in a picky phase. In that case, have a laugh once they're out of earshot, make some banana "nice" cream, and go easy on yourself! Hang in there!

[@autumnrain7918]

Again, sorry if that was too much, haha. I just got on a roll, and figured that even if nothing in that is useful to you, maybe it'll help some other parent out there.

[@smurph4959]

Thank you so much for that 💗 so sorry about the extremely late reply😶. They are super useful tips and make so much sense. Thank you for sharing those I really appreciate that and I will try all of them 💗🌼💗🌼

[@casaraku1]

I buy freshly ground organic fax and freeze it in small freezer bags. Like frozen fruits and veges which is cleaned and frozen. The seeds are packed at the time of grinding...

[@LIVEKINDLY]

Nutritional yeast is the best!

[@lelegaric1212]

i love your aura! you are so peaceful!

[@goofeybutreal4398]

Thank you for sharing. I eat big! Cut out the traditional portion sizes. I haven’t gained an ounce because my food is clean. I’m 70 pounds down, and kept it off.

[@mollyeverglade3655]

When I started my vegan diet on the 1st of Jan this year, the first few days, maybe 5, I was SO HUNGRY, so I started snacking on things like houmous and nuts (fat and protein) but then I suddenly was SO FULL. Way more full than when I was a vegetarian or even when I ate meat. So now I'm pretty much not hungry at all between meals. I'm really enjoying it. These are great tips for a new vegan! Thank you!

[@CubitaLola]

I feel the same. I'm going on my 3rd week and I'm trying to find filling meals cause I feel so hungry all the time!

[@ivybelle3337]

I gave up coffee when I became vegan because I did not like any of the vegan creamers...then I came across Trader Joe's Soy Creamer. It is so deliciously good that I even travel with it! I highly recommend it to people who are having a hard time finding a creamer they like...and even to those who think they found a creamer they like!

[@jossynda]

Ivy Belle I’m never giving up coffee. I don’t know how you did that.

[@thischarminglife5393]

The TJ's coconut one is pretty good too 👍

[@ivybelle3337]

Short Zumba Workouts With Camille, haha I was never a big fan of the taste of coffee. However, something magical happened when it's combined with sugar and creamer. I'm that person who likes a little coffee with their cream and sugar 😂

[@Adrienne82891]

I like the coffee mates natural bliss creamers (the vegan ones lol). Mostly the almond milk ones (vanilla and caramel). The coconut one tends to curdle. >_

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Ivy Belle Oooh!! I’ll have to try that 😋

[@Cadenza93]

Absolutely love you and your videos. I just completed my first week being vegan and i cant tell you how much ive learned about nutrition this past week. I can honestly say that far more educated on nutrition right now than i have ever been in my entire life. Number 10 is very true! I started feeling much better when increased my portions! I will continue to watch your videos because they are so inspirational. Thank you

[@erikadowdy686]

Thank u so much for ur videos❣️ I tend to find using the same ingredients all the time a little boring? But ur videos are making it more exciting. So thanks👍🏽😋

[@mermaidrapunzel]

Omg! Every food you put up my mouth is watering!

[@kellym8040]

This was one of the best vegan transition videos I’ve seen! Lots of good tips that I haven’t seen in other videos before. Enjoyed it as always 😊

[@mrhyand6258]

I love you are encouraging people to take responsibility for the health of the planet as well as animals. Thank you.

[@helencherry9133]

Great tips, but man, did I need to hear the last one! Thank you so much for sharing! My best tip is to plan & prepare for only a few days ahead. I work 2 -3 days, then have 2 - 3 days off, so if I plan & prepare for that, it doesn't seem so overwhelming a task. ("wow, only have 3 days to prep for" as opposed to "OMG! 7 days to prep!")

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Helen Cherry Thanks!! You can do it 👏🏾

[@robynl9953]

Awesome, Helen. I’ll eat the same thing, happily, for 2-3 days. I also prep for 2-3 days, and my days off are just various salads in warm weather, soups and baked goods in cold.

[@debbysmith5346]

Girl, you are such beautiful soul, thank you for the love and walking the talk, for the animals the planet's future.

[@houda1168]

You're such an inspiration ❤❤❤ sending you warm greetings from Morocco

[@rebeccacavanaugh1994]

Thank you so much for this video. I greatly admire your compassion and concern for the earth, and human health.

[@itskena]

I love that kale storage bag

[@kgirl1019]

These hacks are great! I immediately went to my cupboard and got the flax seeds I've had forever and ground them up in my coffee/spice grinder. Thank you!! You are my favorite channel right now. My daughter and I love watching you and trying your recipes and advice. You are awesome!!

[@lexisveggiefood6723]

Lemon pepper is my life. I legit use it on everything, even before being vegitarian. I just use it a lot more now lol. I also use steak seasoning a lot too.

[@ritat1]

I forgot all about lemon pepper - I haven't used it in years. Thanks for the reminder! 😄

[@lexisveggiefood6723]

Rita T your welcome! It does wonders for fake meats.

[@shonabeasley9085]

Thank you, very helpful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@terriahr2137]

Off subject.. your hair looks good💗

[@mychelemyhm2854]

terriah R IKR. How long have you been rocking those gorgeous locs?

[@kiasmn]

Mychele Myhm they are faux locs

[@Nelle_LaLa]

I think they are loc extensions. She had new growth in some of her clips. But when she's talking her hair looks like she her roots twisted.. They are gorgeous!

[@GreenCatQueen]

Also off subject...I like the dress!

[@karriu4769]

I’ve was a vegetarian for years, until I recently met a “bad” vegetarian. I started eating meat again. Your videos always help bring me back to ratings cleaner diet without animal products. Thanks for helping me set my intentions!

[@ifunewme]

Lol @ you blaming somebody else for you eating meat again

[@palomam.9302]

Taking my food with me keeps me on track. In my area Maryland there are not many vegan options.

[@gardengenesis5875]

💚🍀🥑 great ideas! Some of them I already used, just many people get too busy to think about frozen fruits and vegetables or a paper towel to keep greens and mushrooms dry and lasting longer.

[@Shokupan982]

You always have the best tips! I didn’t know about the paper towel trick. My hacks are roasted shiitake mushrooms as a sub for bacon and using kombu to give stocks a seafood flavor. Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend!

[@SweetPotatoSoul]

Yoshiko Yeto Thank you!! Oh Yoshiko, I love these hacks 😸

[@ritat1]

Paper towels are great - I use them with all veggies that I store. Then of course you can reuse them for cleaning, etc.!

[@AJazzyLadyPlays]

I became vegetarian when I turned 15. I just couldn't eat the dead carcasses of other once living beings. Plus I became very addicted to flour and sugar and high fat items. I gained a LOT of weight. I tried losing weight many times only to fail due to that damn addictive behavior when eating certain things. I began to think that if I ate meat, I might be able to kick the addiction. After 10 years, I returned to eating small amounts of chicken, turkey and fish. I really didn't like eating meat but I was whipped by that addiction. I stopped all flesh again and became raw vegan. I gained even more weight. I was so frustrated! I continued eating raw vegan foods until I reached my highest weight and was so unhappy in my own skin. Recently, I lost the excess weight and the addiction. I had to change a LOT but I'm a whole lot happier now! All that to say thank you for posting this video. You made my day!

[@Jordannicole66]

💗 you! And love that these are straight to the point!

[@hannahmayo6582]

Your energy is contagious! It was so obvious how passionate you are and how eager you were to share this! You inspired me to look into more vegan options in my meals! 🙌🥗

[@anthonywalker3540]

And I've been using cauliflower for the longest as chicken I love it and you are amazing I'm kind of new but I've been checking out some of your videos 😀👍👍

[@curiousone4757]

🤣🤣🤣🤣💋❤️

[@meerajx]

Your attitude throughout the video made me feel so welcome and I am newly vegan. I felt so welcome. Thank you.

[@joelbatista1849]

You are such a sweet potato soul. Great video and ideas!!!

[@brutal-noodle]

Love your attitude. Thanks for the tips!

[@GreenwayzSolar]

Thanks for all the vegan hacks but I love what you say about what are we doing about the animals and the planet. We do have a responsibility, thanks for reminding us. I love your book.

[@jakerodgers9151]

Extremely useful tips and extra info is super helpful. Thanks!