The Transformative Power of Raw Vegan Food | Raw Chef Yin | TEDxUSMNibongTebal

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Have you ever thought of being a raw vegan? Will it change your life?
Well, Raw Chef Yin will share her journey of her transformation. Her mission is to change the perception that raw vegan food is tasteless, too green and totally unappetising. She wants the world to know that raw food can and should be mouth-wateringly scrumptious and delightfully appealing.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@ElizabethRocher]

I’m been vegan for 6 years and feel like I’m at a point in my journey where in the time of all the crazy processed, fried, unhealthy vegan fast foods and products that have come out, I’m so ready to become raw vegan. This TedTalk has inspired me because I have my fair share of GI conditions and I remember how going vegan initially helped so much but I’ve lost touch with my super healthy side. I can’t wait for this raw vegan journey! the transformation will be amazing.

[@EricSanchez]

I, like many other in the comments section can vouch for this. I went from a terrible diet (Standard American Diet) to a 100% raw vegan plant based diet and not only did I reverse every single dis-ease I was dealing with, my mood is drastically better. Your gut and your lymphatic system are everything.

[@RawChefYin]

Hi Eric, thank you for watching and so great to hear that raw vegan is working for you!

[@matilda000dunlop]

Please can I have some advice!! New to raw and freaking out by the risks

[@michaelpanarello5173]

How long did it take you to heal ?

[@jajajajaja357]

@@matilda000dunlop The risks???? The risks to eat the MOST NATURAL and healthiest diet on the planet for human beings? Watch GILLIAN BERRY. Watch FREEMELON SOCIETY. Watch FREELEE

[@ronja4567]

But seriously, after going raw I felt like Popeye after his spinach

[@RawChefYin]

Strong and energised?

[@Cristina-mc2sc]

I feel like Ted is biased sometimes. This would have been a better talk if she just had a better microphone and better filming. It's a great message, please invite her again!

[@RawChefYin]

Thanks for your encouraging comments!!

[@oleksandrdanylov6076]

TED is a tool for the cabal to monitor and rule little people

[@johndoles3713]

Go Ted Go

[@iainandellysssadventures3178]

Ive made the same comment.

[@otisjr.3376]

I just started my raw vegan journey July 2nd 2023. This way of eating is so amazing! The first thing i noticed is the high energy level i feel through out the day and when i eat. Im 33yrs old and am really excited to continue my journey. Thanks so much for the presentation.

[@edi8333]

Congratulations!!!Are you still a raw vegan?

[@RawChefYin]

This is so great! Thank you for sharing :)

[@hddrummer8838]

I been suffering from Exfoliative Cheleitis for more than 15 years now. I went Vegan last December so changing to Raw hopefully wont be that hard. Wish me luck peeps.

[@angelisvegan5826]

Stay vegan but not raw vegan. It's not complete at all..

[@jademusic1211]

Just take it slow. You can do it. Maybe intersperse some cooked days with some raw. See how you feel. Some people do great on raw, and some need some cooked food, so you can always be High Raw (at least 50% of your food is raw) if you find that works better for you. Good luck!❤️

[@saxenart]

I recommend watching alot of videos snd educate yourself on how to eat healthy raw. Many people don’t eat enough when just becoming raw. You need to eat more calories in general when going raw vegan, alound 2500 cal

[@oleksandrdanylov6076]

I have healed brain cancer and diabetes with raw fruit and veggies and I feel really sorry for those who are still dying from diseases without realising that the addictive foods are the reason for them to suffer. I pray this will change very soon as the common food is the reason for people to be slaves. Literally.

[@RawChefYin]

That's amazing!!

[@tinknal6449]

Yep, that's why I'm keto.

[@tinknal6449]

@@JJ-dl8rv Brain tumors thrive on glucose. Please research "the Warburg Effect".

[@royedwards51]

Liar

[@dizziemisslizzie4040]

Oh my goodness, bless your heart! That is amazing. I'm so happy for you!

[@bonniehall2483]

Very inspiring! I eat mostly raw and it’s truly amazing for my energy, my skin and my vibration!!!!

[@RawChefYin]

Hi Bonnie, so great to hear from you. Yessssssssssss, agree on all 3 points :)

[@mariyamshafique9374]

How has it helped you skin?

[@kimtran2010]

@@mariyamshafique9374 Firm and youthful skin. You look more pale too and I love it as an asian. Any your skin problems will go away. Hope it helps xxx

[@TranscendingParadigm]

Details?????

[@Yonnie2436]

I have been on a raw plant based diet for 4 years, I feel soooo much better... I'm not hurting, my breakouts stopped and my scars healed..

[@RawChefYin]

That's so great to know. Thank you for sharing!!

[@GlennMarshallnz]

Raw whole food plant based - good for animals, humans and our planet. Chef Yen thanks for a great presentation and sharing your wisdom. I eat vegan, approximately 90% raw, because I feel some foods like purple sweet potatoes (which need cooking) are extremely healthy. 45 years old. OMG, you are stunningly beautiful, vibrant, healthy and youthful. Clearly your diet works!! 🙂 Best wishes to you in Malaysia. Regards Glenn from New Zealand.

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you Glenn for your kind and encouraging words!

[@aaallonzo]

RAW VEGAN for the win! LIVING foods for a LIVING being = feeling ALIVE

[@RawChefYin]

YES!!

[@martycosplay]

This is so motivating!! I am currently transitioning from a high cooked vegan diet to a raw one and you inspire me so much Yin!! Thank you!!

[@MassMultiplayer]

how is it 1 year later? im doing the same vegan to raw vegan

[@martycosplay]

@@MassMultiplayer Currently I'm pretty much on a mostly cooked vegan diet - I did stick to raw for half a year though and totally removed all symptoms of my Crohn's disease, so I gotta say, it's really good and healing! I still have a fruit breakfast every morning though, it's so nice and nourishing! :) It's challenging for me to keep up being fully raw though... Wish you all the best of luck on your journey!

[@suindoe8141]

Saved!!! I just started my raw foods journey, upgrading from WFPB lifestyle. This woman and countless others are a testament that food is healing!! Thank you for this video, I too suffer from eczema, there is hope. God bless you all 🕊 🙏🏽 🥲 ♥️

[@RawChefYin]

You're welcome!!

[@giselafiege7169]

I’m working my way back to raw Veganism! Your right the energetic feeling after consuming living foods is euphoric! Eating this way is the fountain of youth, that do many opt for surgery to achieve. Aloha

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you Gisella!

[@mohittiwari137]

You don't know how convinced I am to go raw vegan. I am an ethical vegan and can't wait to work towards my health by being raw vegan.❤️❤️❤️

[@RawChefYin]

So great to hear that!!

[@silversprout8974]

Going from ethical vegan to raw vegan makes a big difference. It's quite incredible how powerful uncooked foods are for your body.

[@ridwanaisla8183]

Here after watching your wonderful show with Chef AJ! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you so much for coming here! I appreciate it :)

[@dreaminbronze9189]

She is Awesome. I started the video mid-way as I'm usually restless sitting thru lengthy clips...I ended up rewinding to the beginning! Fantastic, inspiring speaker!

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you so much for saying this!! I'm glad you find my journey and talk inspiring :)

[@jjeshop]

Is her mic in the audience?

[@jadelakes5317]

Thank you so much for this new healthy way to prepare food! I’m looking so forward to trying all your recipes and I’m going to go order your book. This is a true blessing to me and my families live!

[@onephotoimaginggraphic9507]

such a great sharing. hoping more and more viewers benefited from such wonderful talk. thanks Chef Yin

[@AronTobasco]

Thank you Chef Yin! Bringing that life saving info mainstream! 👏

[@RawChefYin]

You're most welcome. Sorry, I just saw this comment!

[@earphbound720]

I’ve been raw vegan for 3 weeks and I love it. I’ve been plant based for the last 15 years

[@yanwain9454]

respect to TEDx for placing that disclaimer on the video. there is a lot of hyperbole here. at the same time it's cool that you didn't censor it as well.

[@capri2673]

Imagine the whole world eating raw vegan...

[@RawChefYin]

Hurray!

[@ariesgirl6745]

That’d be amazing

[@stevewyckoff8138]

I'm a male 54 year old about 100 lbs overweight. I've been eating mostly plant based the last 2-3 weeks. My knees, ankles, legs, feet hurt so much still. Will eating raw make a difference for me? What are the best foods to help my pain ease up.

[@lifesimplybyritaj.7378]

Oh my God, I need to buy her book!! I am still transitioning from a meat eater into vegetarian and hopefully veganism. I hoping to weed out meat completely by the end of this year. I feel so much better, my skin, body, gut and my blood pressure has been normal lately. Thank you so much, great information.

[@RawChefYin]

Glad to hear you're feeling so much better and all the best with your transition to veganism!

[@DavesArtRoom]

I would try to lessen your oils too. I still eat some within foods, but I don’t add any oils. I am vegan, but consider going raw sometimes. I will look for a dehydrator.

[@RawChefYin]

Yes, I try to go oil-free as much as I can.

[@VeganowledgeJJ]

Chef Yin this was the first I watched you on! Good to catch the replay thank you

[@P03ticJustice]

I finished day one raw foods

[@nikhilsagar2408]

Hows it going?

[@RawChefYin]

That's great. How did it go for you?

[@lisengel2498]

I love her fine explanation of what is raw vegan, so simple and really attractive. And so many very fine ideas for making special treats - i might need her cook book. I have always been attracted to raw food especially each spring, but have never met anyone using a dehydrator, but it seems that a dehydrator is a necessary tool ? And if it is so, I wonder what kind of a dehydrator do you use? 😊

[@RawChefYin]

Hi! So happy you enjoyed my talk. I use the 9-tray Excalibur dehydrator. You don't necessarily need one if you're just making simple food but having a dehydrator let's you make way more creative raw vegan recipes such as breads, wraps, pizzas and more :)

[@armywife2248]

I have 3 daughters, and only one has issues with her skin. It's because she doesn't take good care of her skin. I eat raw plant based sometimes (not totally plant based) and try to get her to try. You look great! I will be 50 on the 19th.

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you :) Happy birthday! I just turned 48 a week ago.

[@armywife2248]

@@RawChefYin Happy Birthday!!!

[@RawChefYin]

@@armywife2248 Thank you so much! :)

[@alantay9409]

Great presentation. I am a vegan. Kudos to you and power of raw vegan. You sounded like a Singaporean.

[@jamesjames9193]

Raw Chef Yin - What is the title of your book(s)?

[@gokulnaathbaskar9808]

This talk made my day❤ Love you, Yin❤

[@RawChefYin]

You're most welcome! Thank you for the love 🥰

[@TheRawAdvantage]

Your amazing Yin, what a awesome Ted Talk!!

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you Chris for coming here and watching this!! Am still learning and evolving...every day is a learning process, huh? :)

[@TheRawAdvantage]

@@RawChefYin it was epic, kudos again! Always more to learn as well as unlearn / let go of! 🤗💚

[@gracelight522]

I so enjoyed her presentation :)

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked my presentation. I worked on it for many months!

[@MLove-777]

So much great information...thank you. 😇

[@RawChefYin]

you're most welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@salbill4484]

She is 45... I'm younger but I look older... I really ought to make a change.

[@RawChefYin]

Step-by-step :)

[@UnrealTournament420]

where can we buy the book?

[@justagirl5593]

Where can I find the recipe book please?

[@b-whiteconsultants]

Wow! wow wow!

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you!

[@voyager14]

Loved the talk, Chef Yin. It’s about time I go raw vegan.. the main reason I haven’t is pure laziness, but I’m curious how it will make me feel

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you! Glad you loved it :) There's lots of simple raw vegan recipes, I do hope you try it and see how it makes you feel!

[@MsFitVegan]

I LOOOOOOOVE YIN!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️😍❤️😍😍😍😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍😍😍😍😍

[@blessedsuburbanmamma7062]

3 days meat free so far! Haven’t cut out dairy or anything yet until I do more research bc I’m breastfeeding. I’ve LOVED vegetables my whole life! Some fruits too but I reallllllly like veggies aha. 😅

[@RawChefYin]

Yay to meat free days. And so happy to hear you really like veggies :)

[@story5188]

Raw chef yin you've inspired and educated me so much Thankyou

[@RawChefYin]

I'm glad to hear that. Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch my talk!

[@saba9514]

Amazing thank you Yin❤

[@RawChefYin]

You're welcome!!

[@umadevi-bc2pl]

At first I thought you were a teenager

[@RawChefYin]

At the time of writing this, I'm 48 years old :)

[@joyceedwards9652]

I prayed a lot what program to follow, I have no problem with people eating their food but God led me to vegan, I'm a diabetic and don't want to be, I have to have my knees replaced

[@BethShearon]

Joyce have you seen Dr Goldner's Smoothie Shred program? It's free, and people are healing

[@BethShearon]

Raw vegan lasagna 🤩💗 Thank you for sharing your story and your mouth-watering photos Yin 🥦🍎🥬🍅

[@RawChefYin]

Hi Beth! You're most welcome :) Thank you for listening to my TEDx talk!

[@NareshKumar-kb8wt]

Great talk, very inspiring 💪 (I am Einstein Naresh)

[@RawChefYin]

Thanks Einstein Naresh, just saw this :)

[@MusicAndOtherColors]

Wow !!!!!!! I love this info !!!!

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!

[@Prodigious1One]

Yum, yum.

[@RawChefYin]

Thanks for watching Aaron Brown. I'm glad you find it yum yum :)

[@NatNeoPit]

Maybe traditional chinese medicine isn't the solution for some diseases but in the way it deals with the body and soul as a holistic unity and how it considers every illness as a breakdown in the inner balance which has to be restored (instead of the mentality of modern western medicine to wage war against invisible microbes using chemicals) it approaches a lot to natural medicine (and thus indirectly with vegetarism, veganism, crudivorism, etc...). In fact I'd venture to say that traditional chinese medicine has influenced, in some way, natural medicine; or at least there's some connection. By the way, being crudivegan, What Will I do without the delicious fried spring rolls? 😭 I will miss them very much.

[@charlenemckee6257]

Can say the raw diet helped with pulmanary fribosis

[@25oxendine]

Actually started in many other ancient societies

[@froulouxio]

19:16 even though im 20 im still that same kid crying a praying...i hope the raw vegan diet can do me some good because sometimes i wish for the worst

[@sajithomas2158]

Fabulous.gorgeous.super super thank you

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you Saji Thomas!

[@gotmelanin6970]

Day one down for me ! 😎😎

[@RawChefYin]

High5!!

[@matilda000dunlop]

Can anyone offer any advice for a newbie to raw? 💚

[@RawChefYin]

Take it step by step. Just have a portion of something raw in one of your meals. Then do one raw meal a day. See where that takes you :)

[@gtrboy518]

For health reasons, some people can't do the raw vegan diet. Glad it works for this woman, but others should be cautious of this diet if they experience adverse effects.

[@Wholefood137]

This is so inspiring! Keep up the good work.

[@RawChefYin]

Thank you so much for watching and I appreciate your kind comments and support!

[@danielrobbins3844]

Hey! You were either born in 1974 - like me - or 1973! Hooray for you! :)

[@RawChefYin]

Hi, I was born in 1973 :) Hoorayyyy!!

[@xmetalgamerx]

I can’t relate. I can’t deny that raw vegan works for many people, but I just get tired and sluggish when I eat raw foods. I’ve been vegan for years for ethical reasons but I’ve tried fully raw vegan diets for health reasons, and I don’t get results like hers. I really wish it worked for me since I’m doing marathon training and could use all of that extra energy... any tips?

[@sub_z3r000]

Up your calorie intake. Make sure your hitting all your micronutrients. Protein carbs r still important and obtainable when raw vegan

[@karendaniels565]

Blood types are different and need diff nutrents eat as much rawas u can and eat steak for b12 when u need entergy

[@xmetalgamerx]

@@sub_z3r000 Thanks! I want to try going high raw soon so I’ll be tracking my nutrients super carefully

[@xmetalgamerx]

@@karendaniels565 Right, I take a B12 supplement which does help with energy, but… interestingly, the cows you get your steak from don’t actually produce B12 naturally. B12 is a bacteria that lives in the water and in soil, so animals have to be supplemented with it in order to obtain enough. Steak is not a superior source of B12. Supplements are the most straightforward way to get it. 👌🏼

[@user-dt3hk7fu8w]

Humans are meant to eat primarily starches. Raw diets don't work well most of the time.

[@jamminwithmexijam5710]

Do you not kill the food when you put it into a dehydrator?

[@rawveganfran247]

Not if you only warm/cook food @ 114 degrees F / 45deg C 👌🏽

[@RawChefYin]

@@rawveganfran247 Agreed!

[@yvonneblake2]

U r 20 tell the truth ❤

[@nscales20]

I don’t why but I had trouble hearing her.

[@RawChefYin]

Oh dear... the audio seems ok on my side.

[@jamminwithmexijam5710]

I don’t get it? Why do we give vegan foods names like salmon? If it’s carrots call it carrot, not salmon

[@user-dt3hk7fu8w]

Because it is meant to be salmon! You would not ask a gluten free pasta to not be called pasta, right?

[@michaelk1589]

They resemble the original dish by shape and texture and people are addicted to cooked foods hence this word "manipulation" so it can attract more people to get healthier.

[@jeffxcc]

You look amazing at 45, hope my wife doesn't read this!

[@RawChefYin]

Haha, thanks Jeffrey!!

[@tinknal6449]

Popular raw vegan vlogger Matt Monarch just had his colon removed. Transformative indeed....

[@Mrsmetamorphosis2012]

He was addicted to laxatives. He also took drugs. Please research his own testimony. It wasn’t the food.

[@tinknal6449]

@@Mrsmetamorphosis2012 Colitis is a common malady with vegans. Many leave the cult because of it.

[@415getActive]

how can you be healthy and buff at the Same time I just don't see it....is even really healthy to grow your muscles

[@sanguinefan1734]

I would have liked more scientific analysis of why a raw food diet is better than eating cooked meals. There were passing references to enzymes. But what are they and why should we care about them? The speaker might be correct in attributing her health and appearance to her raw vegan diet. But what about other factors, like genetic inheritance or exercise? Another big omission was any mention of the prevalence of cooking throughout history and across different cultures. Why did our ancestors decide that cooked food was better than eating it raw? I am a vegan who believes we are what we eat. But there is more to great physical and mental health than the food we put in our bodies.

[@dlhanson51]

We are vegan for health reasons only although we do disagree with factory farming abuse of animals. We do wear leather shoes and belts.

[@yarmohammadi]

You are not vegan then. You just eat vegan food.

[@katiethomass8370]

I think that’s called plant based

[@armywife2248]

Yes, it's a plant based diet.

[@AlitheaJ]

You are plant based at best bruv. Veganism is very specifically about eliminating/ reducing cruelty to animals.

[@jajajajaja357]

I love everything she says BUT.....we should remember that many chinese/asian women seem half their age. Her looking this young has nothing to do with raw foods. I see many asian women eating animal products and they still look incredibly young. There are many raw fooders out there that look very very very healthy compared to "normal" eaters....but they still look more ore less their age.

[@AstralKnospe]

Lame comment from the TED team

[@mnhusin509]

but creamcheese is not raw food

[@RawChefYin]

You can make raw vegan cheese with raw macadamia!

[@mnhusin509]

@@RawChefYin so it is not cream cheese

[@mnhusin509]

@@RawChefYin and it is not raw either

[@Hi-Five-Ghost]

You can get the same results on a strict carnivore diet, except the skin is more youthful and supple because of the animal fats. The problem with the carnivore and raw vegan diet is that it isn’t sustainable for 99% of people. Most long term carnivore/ raw vegans start to deteriorate after awhile. You can get the same healthy high from a prolonged water fast 72 hours+, with much better results for your overall health.

[@Tjk428-86]

Wrong

[@Poor_BBJ]

Transformative = malnourished for some

[@S-O-T]

The only reason humans advanced from the cavemen stages because we started cooking food The extra nutrition made our brains grow and we evolve into what we are Cooked food is 60% easy to digest 40% more nutrition and 20% no parasites in it 120% benefit A baked potato has four times the nutrition of a raw one Don't eat raw vegetables Concern surrounding the impact of spinach, kale and other similar vegetables - including broccoli, broccoli rabe, turnips, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage and cauliflower - on thyroid health is due to the effect they can have on the thyroid's ability to absorb iodine.25 Dec 2016Iodine is an element that plays an essential role in the functioning of a healthy thyroid. It is used for the production of thyroid hormones. It is particularly important in women who are pregnant as it is needed to ensure the development of a baby's brain during pregnancy and early life.19 Sept 2019

[@jademusic1211]

That's if you eat too much of it at once. I read about a woman who ate a pound of raw broccoli a day for two months and developed thyroid issues. I'd venture a guess that most raw vegans aren't eating that much broccoli or other goitrogens everyday. They're varying their fruits, veggies, nuts, etc., which is what you should be doing, anyway.

[@RawChefYin]

@@jademusic1211 Yes, I agree with you!

[@royedwards51]

I like my testosterone so no thanks

[@eagle7660]

Then deal with ill health!

[@RawChefYin]

?

[@iainandellysssadventures3178]

The worse quality TED talk ive ever seen. People talking, buz bad video quality. What a surprise. People hate Vegas for no reason and the meat and dairy industry try to ruin it all. I'm disgusted with this video quality. 😊

[@streetwork5069]

had to stop,ended up sick with major gut problems..blood.. don't go raw. please.

[@katiethomass8370]

Streetwork i think going fully raw can be too extreme and is really hard to sustain, but a high raw diet with some cooked food is healthier for most.

[@AronTobasco]

Raw food saved my life

[@lapernice6978]

Then you did something wrong, it needs a transition process and needs to be understood well. (raw vegan for 7 years here ;-)

[@armywife2248]

@@lapernice6978 Why do people always say that?? ("You're doing it wrong"). Not every diet is sustainable for everybody.

[@lapernice6978]

@@armywife2248 I don‘t know, I don‘t say that, but the way streetwork above here wrote about it lead me to the conclusion.

[@kmiklec]

I destroyed myself with raw vegan food

[@eagle7660]

Stop lying. That doesn't make sense. That's like saying "I ruined my bank account by getting rich" LMFAO!😂

[@RawChefYin]

What happened?