Simplifying Plant Based Nutrition | TIPS TO THRIVE part 1

Welcome to the first episode of The Ellen Fisher Podcast! To kick off the show I thought it fitting to go in depth on one of the topics I’m most passionate about, abundant plant-based nutrition. I’ve learned so much over the last 15 years on my vegan journey both from experts in the field as well as from my own experience, and I am so excited to share this information with you more in depth than I ever have before. Because it can be easy to get confused with so much conflicting information out there. Today we are going to clear the mud and simplify nutrition to make sense of the noise that is diet culture. I like to take a balanced approach that really considers both the large body of scientific evidence as well as a logical and simplified understanding towards what’s natural for us based on our physiology and how we are designed to thrive.
There’s a lot I want to cover so I’ll be breaking this up into two parts.
In part 1 today I’m going to cover:
My healing story
A few of my favorite plant-based books/resources
The break down and simplification of plant-based nutrition from the overwhelming scientific body of evidence. (resources shared below)
The Blue Zones and what it tell us
What our natural diet is as a species based on physiological traits and natural inclination
Food subsidies
What isolated versus whole foods are.
THE DETAILS: what foods are best for our health
Optimizing your nutrient bioavailability in foods
And a little on specific TIPS TO THRIVE… but more on that in part 2
Balance is key
I hope you thoroughly enjoy this episode and feel empowered to take charge of your health and promote longevity through plant-based nutrition which positively impacts not only you, but others and the world around you. And don’t forget to listen to part 2!
As always, consult with your trusted healthcare provider before making any drastic changes in your diet, especially If you are on medication. And hey, don’t take my word for all this, do your research too so you can stand strong in your own conclusions.
Where to find me:
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My instagram: / ellenfisher
WATCH these episodes on my podcast KZbin channel: / @theellenfisherpodcast
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BOOK MENTIONS
Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T. Colin Campbell
Fiber Fueled by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
The Proof is in the Plants by Simon Hill
LINKS AND SOURCES:
The best speech you’ll ever hear by Gary Yourofsky
• Gary Yourofsky - The M...
A whole foods plant-based diet being the only diet clinically proven to not only stop but reverse heart disease
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American Dietetics Association, the world’s largest association of food and nutritional professionals’ position on well planned vegan diets
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Vegan and vegetarians lower risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes
www.ncbi.nlm.n...
www.bmj.com/co...
www.annualrevi...
Great episode on cancer from the Plant Proof Podcast: plantproof.com...
www.ncbi.nlm.n...
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Increased CVD/dementia/ various cancers risk
pubmed.ncbi.nl...
www.jacc.org/d...
www.ahajournal...
Vegan diet and cholesterol and triglycerides levels
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Learn more about the Blue Zones:
www.bluezones.com
Blue Zones have Plant-based diets:
www.bluezones.....
Adventist Longevity Study:
jamanetwork.co...
Okinawan Diet Comparison Chart Study:
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Okinawan health decline
www.ncbi.nlm.ni....
Slaughterhouses and PTSD:
www.texasobser...
Slaughterhouse “an ultra hazardous activity for psychological well-being."
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[@aeowendarling]

11 years ago, I think I had like one KZbinr I followed who was vegetarian. I was irratated by their rants regarding eating meat, but continued to follow them because some of what they said just made sense. After watching him for a bit, I was recommended the same video you mentioned Ellen, "The Best Speech You will Ever Hear". There is a section in that video where Gary says "If you participate, you have to watch what you are doing to the animals" or something similar followed by factory farm videos. I became vegetarian overnight and vegan not long after. It changed my life completely and I don't understand why so many people are against it. It doesn't take a lot of effort, its simple, and it makes sense scientifically. Thank you for sharing!

[@kateknowsbetter]

I’m not vegan, but I’m into and support a more plant based diet. Looking forward to your podcast Ellen.

[@amysho2192]

Wonderful open mind! You didn't cancel her! ❤

[@veganbutfreakingwithyourda4402]

what turns you off from veganism?

[@kateknowsbetter]

@@veganbutfreakingwithyourda4402 Not convinced it’s the natural optimal human diet.

[@veganbutfreakingwithyourda4402]

@@kateknowsbetter it’s the opposite of processed foods and mass production of meat is the least natural process. The cruelty that goes into it is incredibly unnatural please look into it further :)

[@kateknowsbetter]

@@veganbutfreakingwithyourda4402 Omnivores can eat a whole foods focused diet. Coming from a mineral/vitamin standpoint- cruelty is not in the picture. I hope this doesn’t sound like I’m arguing- I’m only stating my point. I am very into watching omnivore and vegan KZbin channels but the differing information between the two hasn’t lead me to an animal product free diet being optimal. I’ll keep educating myself until I find the answer that I find to be most credible. Plant based is still on the table, just not there yet :)

[@ambertmparker4225]

thanks for sharing i have been mostly plant based since 2019 and i am definitely on a journey to be fully plant based. This has been so helpful and is only going to help me when i shop next

[@jodymckenzie3526]

Gary Yurofskys greatest speech did it for me Ellen. Went vegan there & then. Vegan 5 years & never been healthier & I am 66. Wish I had had this information at your age. Congratulation on your podcast Ellen.

[@MrBilld75]

Yourofsky is a sick creep.

[@meghanmccaul5525]

Love this podcast and excited to listen to more. Only thing (this is only constructive criticism and personal opinion and mean this in no mean way whatsoever) but I felt like I was struggling a bit because you were speaking so so quickly and the conversation did not seem natural. I had to pause it a few times because your were speaking so fast it was a bit overwhelming, you have such wonderful things to say and I want to be able to think and listen to everything you say! Can not wait to listen to the next one!

[@sharonclifford3076]

Great podcast. Thank you. Only calves should drink cow’s milk!! I had a paediatric allergist say this to me 25 years ago. This physician I realize now was ahead of his time!!!

[@criszyrum9082]

I’ve been watching you for years now. so glad you finally have a podcast.

[@veganmamma8355]

Love this!!!!😍😍😍 You did a wonderful job Ellen! 😘

[@rodelbagalso9617]

Thanks Ellen 🙂 you're an inspiration for a better world.

[@leamoller751]

Already love your podcast! It's time to finally bring the right information about our optimal nutrition into the world. Great job! :)

[@brinavadnjal3752]

This is better than college classes!! +so much material to go through!! thank you

[@BohoSoulz]

So much great info! Thank you, Ellen! 🙏

[@alliedibenedetto3289]

I love how fast you talk - I never feel like my time is wasted when I listen to you speak. For those who don't know, you can change the playback speed of the video to be slower or add subtitles to help with comprehension.

[@terbearxoxo]

Loved this podcast. So informative in a clear, easy way to understand.

[@lauralvegan2835]

Excited for what comes next!💚

[@anaisabel6932]

This is amazing. You're amazing. In almost 40 minutes you addressed some of the most important topics that people aren't aware of. Thank you for everything that you do, for having a heart of gold! I'm definately sharing this with some friends! You're awesome, keep up with the great work! Looking forward to the next episodes! I love you, Ellen. Love from Portugal x

[@MrBilld75]

Oh, we are aware, that Ellen, is a typical lying Vegan failure on human Physiology. Frugivore, lmao! No.

[@anaisabel6932]

@@MrBilld75 Like we say in Portugal... Vai à merda. Have a good day, my friend! :)

[@heyitsmeggg]

The quality is amazing! Thank you Ellen!!

[@catherinegreenwald3280]

Conrats! On your 1st podcast.

[@pamelajensen5961]

OMG!! You worked at mothers market! Haha I thought you looked familiar for a year lol. I am 40 and I’ve been going to mothers market since I was 8 years old. I love your story, thank you for sharing!

[@tanyas.9688]

I'm glad i found your channel. I have done so much research. Now... here I am, I'm vegan. 100%. Not going back. And I know I should be eating wfpb, no oil. Problem? My food is so bland. I don't know how you guys do it. I seasoned my food today... I am clearly not good at it. I ate it. But... let's just say... all i had today was a green smoothie (which is the only think I am good at making), and rice with stir fried veggies. I used very little oil as I'm still learning. Result? Meh. So...I skipped dinner. I'm hoping that maybe if I'm more hungry...food will start tasting better. Anyway...I am hoping that your channel can help. I am NOT going back...not anymore. I know this is the way for me... I just wish I could actually love vegetables as you all seem to. 🙄😒☹

[@jonasfilmstudio]

16:45 🙌🏽

[@melissacondon]

Fruit!!! Yes! My fiance and I recently got the most wonderful, juicy, sweet melons! The absolute best thing in the summer.

[@A.Anne.Aurora]

Ellen you are awesome !!!👏 💓💓☺️ Such common sense and you know your stuff 😃🌈🍎🍃 Thank you for your video , you cover a lot girl! So grateful, you are here :) You know before the Covid I was vegan since 10 years and because of scarcely of fresh food I actually was on a survival mode when we had to strengthen our body and mind . I had other reason that out ne down too well I didn’t have no choice ! :( and little money. Now I am really tired and just don’t know and to go back on track and I actually lost a lot of weight and look ghostly . I wish I can regain myself and health . So thank you for your video . Oh I didn’t know garlic and ginger increased the amount of zinc absorption. Yeah 👍 the blue zones , absolutely! Certainly, will do my best . I ve started back with smoothies a few days ago but even that I kinda forgot. 🤦‍♀️ plus I don’t have a garden and live with people who are mainly eat eaters . For people who can do it and have still energy to implement everything, just do it . I mean do it now. Cause when you are sick and tired and nobody to support you it’s very very hard to get back your held especially when you get older . Love and best of health to all of you . Really I don’t think to need to waste your time in watching too many videos but her and act when you can do it . Very impressed here Ellen . Much love again 💜💫

[@littlelana696]

Ellen, I’m on the fence about feeding my baby plant based. My baby is almost one. What are your favorite resources for feeding babies/toddlers? I want to help her have optimal health. Great episode btw 🧡

[@agusaroundtheworld]

proud of you!

[@lotus7561]

“Ancestral eating” has been a big buzz word lately for eating raw dairy, and why people feel it’s important for health, but people using this reason tend to ignore that many cultures had no access to dairy pre-colonialism. My Native American, Panamanian, and Filipino ancestors did not have access to dairy. I find the point that children are innately kind to animals and how it’s abnormal and concerning when children are not a really good point. Young mammals of species that that hunt/ need meat instinctively act this out when young. Like feline kittens batting, clawing, and biting at mice. I also don’t see people having instinct to attack defenseless animals when out and about, as animals that are opportunistic hunters would. When we look at indigenous cultures hunting, they don’t enjoy taking the animals life and many have ways of thanking the animals and apologizing, mourning for that animal and telling it they did so for their survival. Animals were eating much more sparingly by indigenous cultures who had to hunt them. I have many family members who hunt, because they don’t want to contribute to factory farming and they do not like the killing of the animal either. They may feel pride after l but do not enjoy the taking of life part. Just some thoughts that came up watching the video. I’ve been plant based over 10 years.

[@jennifermillan5460]

I like the view when you address the camera best.

[@seasonalliving2881]

The us truly The Garden of Eden diet. 🌿🤍🌿

[@anotherashleytoo]

Preaching to the choir, but I'll say amen to this!

[@unciaciapanca]

The whole milk issue is to me wierd. We are a different species, could we really compare to other species? Do they build skyscrapers? Do they work and earn money to survive? Do they wear clothes? No. We are different, we have different need and specifics

[@Summer-en9hs]

Talking too fast - Got stress :/

[@katrynaelizabeth]

Great first episode Ellen. I’ve been vegan for almost 4 years and currently 37 weeks pregnant. Being vegan has helped me become a kinder person and I’ve become more creative in the kitchen.

[@healingwithkayla]

3 years vegan, 28 weeks pregnant as well! I love what it does for my mental health!

[@MollyVSmurl]

So excited for this podcast. Your energy is so humble and positive.

[@kimbrown3777]

Loved this! So much good information! I wonder if you can talk just a little more slowly? It is hard to absorb everything at the pace you give it to us.

[@danielleclark5177]

You can go into your settings and change the playback speed to slow it down ☺️

[@jacipinheiro6539]

Like Paul McCartney said: “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be vegetarian" \ Vegan

[@AliceRoche-ii2ke]

If you had to make your own clothes you wouldn't wear anything, if you had to build your own home you would live on the streets.

[@MrBilld75]

Nope. Paul's delusional and the vast majority of the population can't be Vegan/Vegetarian, fact. The epic failure of that problem riddled eating disorder and it's numerous well documented problems, is more than enough evidence of that.

[@jacipinheiro6539]

@@AliceRoche-ii2ke Actually isn't that complicated to make clothes or build houses, if I had to I would, sorry to hear you would be freezing in winter and living in the streets...Awww...

[@jacipinheiro6539]

@@MrBilld75 Actually Bill, I'm not even vegan, I'm vegetarian, and the only factor I'm not vegan yet is exactly because there is no evidence at all how veganism affects your body. I think depends on lots of factors, and DNA is a big factor here...

[@MrBilld75]

@@jacipinheiro6539 I wouldn't disagree with that, everyone's a little different and indeed I do think that some people, function better on plants and some on predominantly animal products. You do you, I say. I'm not one to tell others how to eat, nor do I care. It's the lies of the Vegan cult (and sometimes Vegetarians but they tend to be more sane and moderate, lol) we have an issue with. Even honest, sane, non-brainwashed moderate Vegans are sick of their lies and pseudoscience and are calling them out on it. You know it's huge problem, when even Vegans are debunking their own, lol.

[@seasonalliving2881]

I’m taking biochemistry right now in school and they literally breakdown the science behind carbs being our MAIN fuel source and the problems with low carb diets! 🌿 Our bodies were created for plants! 🌿

[@smileyhappyradio]

I need to take that class!

[@seasonalliving2881]

@@smileyhappyradio it also discussed how humans never need to eat cholesterol- which in my mind means we were designed to be plant based!

[@catherinemarie7123]

Yesss this! I took biochemistry in undergrad and I have a nutrition minor and it really was eye opening to actually see and just KNOW that we were made for plants- the science behind everything is soooo interesting I just loved it!😍 so satisfying🌿🌿

[@janalevorova8690]

Great job Ellen! Can you please make podcast about GLUTEN? Thank you!

[@belladazzi]

Yes I agree I’d love to hear more about this as well as soy and other common food allergies in general! My naturopath recommends her patients follow the blood type “diet” (so for me, type O-, I’ve read that soy and gluten are actually considered toxic for me) and i’d love to hear your thoughts on this!

[@belladazzi]

Oh, and your thoughts on corn too!

[@lemurianchick]

@@belladazzi Baloney. I have found that even naturopaths are not necessarily able to tell you what you should be eating. I am supposed to eat meat based on that diet. I have never tolerated dead flesh. Doesn't resonate at all. Corn is a grain. There are always contradictions in the nutritional field. You have to tune into your own body and stop looking to others to tell you what is right. There is organic soy and organic corn.

[@belladazzi]

@@lemurianchick Same here! Meat doesn’t resonate with me either. I do enjoy organic soy and corn as well. Tuning into your own body is so important and there is so much value in it!

[@thetruthhurts599]

Ellen, always hitting the nail directly on the head. you take your kids fruit picking, not blood dripping. Always absolute, Ellen!

[@a.e.s.108]

The topics of your podcast are great but you should work on your diction and speak slower and clearer, and take breaths between long sentences. You always speak as if you're in a great hurry (probably you are because of your kids and busy life), on YT channel it's ok but definitely not on a podcast! It's really difficult to listen to... Good luck 🤞

[@stargazerbird]

Yes do slow down. Everything else was just perfect. Perhaps split the podcast up into shorter chunks. You covered so much in this one.

[@darciisabella]

A lot of us prefer the faster speaking. If you want to slow it down, click on settings (upper right corner) and slow the video speed down. 👍

[@brooklime]

Echoing calls to slow down and chill out your delivery please!

[@gaila.8830]

Well, what an intro! Gets to the point with a powerful message and image It will strike many others In a powerful way

[@livbrynn9944]

Wow, Ellen! This came at the perfect time. After 5 years vegan, I felt like I was losing my knowledge and I’m ready to get educated again! Thank you so much, I look forward to seeing more soon!!

[@jamibutler1768]

I'm in your same boat, I'm excited to get educated again!❤️👏🏻

[@Tarahhh]

I also think it's important to note that this is a very privileged (though common), American perspective. I went from eating a raw food diet for 7 years in Canada where we had access to all of the things you mentioned, farmers markets, local produce, amazing frozen fruits & veg, reasonable prices for these foods...etc. I hadn't realized how lucky I was. I received a huge wakeup call when I moved to Scandinavia and found that the majority of the fruits and vegetables I was accustomed to were not available here. Everything is wrapped in plastic, there's no farmers markets, and it's only possible to get about 3 foods grown locally for 2 months of the year (potaotes, strawberries, and cucumbers). More tropical fruits, or really anything that isn't grown in a cold climate simply isn't available or is such a low quality that it isn't worth eating. It's definitely possible to live a vegan lifestyle here, but a raw food diet is near to impossible unless you have low standards, and even a whole foods lifestyle is difficult as the heartier vegetables that you'd expect to find in cold climates don't exist here either (squashes, leafy greens). I say this because a healthy vegan diet definitely isn't accessible to everyone. I was surprised that such a wealthy country like Denmark had such low standards when it came to produce, but it's simply a lack of education here. People don't know that better produce exists in other countries with similar climates, so they assume that plant foods don't taste good. It's quite bizarre.

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

It's not "simply a lack of education" as you state, it's actually quite naive and insulting of you to take this view. Perhaps research the cultural dietary patterns of Scandinavia, and observe the very obvious link between climatic conditions, geography and the favoured foods eaten as part of the native Scandinavian diets as a whole, before projecting your North American perspective and vegan values on our countries.

[@Tarahhh]

@@Samuel-bu7xr it has little to do with the dietary patterns in Scandinavia, otherwise you wouldn't see things like lychees in the grocery stores, or people eating fast food. Unless you're suggesting that Scandinavians are eating the same diet as their ancestors did? I've lived here for 6 years, and I've seen a huge lack of education about produce and the quality that people have come to expect here. Even though most food is imported, the grocery stores, who should be experts on produce, often get low quality, out of season items. Even tasty coconut in Copenhagen who claim to be experts in tropical fruits, have very low standards. There's virtually no education about produce here, especially seeing as the food pyramid is a cultural food pyramid as opposed to one based on health. The government even admitted that. When I talk to people about fruit, they have no idea how to choose a ripe fruit. People here buy hard, green mangos and think that's how a Mango should be. It comes down to the fact that they simply aren't educated about food quality, which has a lot to do with the fact that there's no culture around talking to your local farmers and understanding how food is grown. From what I've seen, Scandinavians eat the same shitty diet based on animal products as most north Americans, they just use more common items and brands found here. In a way, though, it's even worse, because there's no wide movement towards healthy eating, as the politicians spurn the advice from the WHO about adjusting food pyramids to remove or lower animal product consumption.

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

@@Tarahhh what rambling horse shit.

[@Tarahhh]

@@Samuel-bu7xr feel free to provide a counter argument.

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

@@Tarahhh to your rambling? Perhaps the longest single body reply in a comment thread on KZbin. You are speaking from a very privileged perspective, through a lens of judgement - a typical North American trait in my experience. Scandinavian countries have among the highest life expectancies. The rubbish diet you describe likely exists for some people, perhaps those you know, however, many Danish people thrive on traditional diets that consistrnt with our people's evolution. You are the one eating a diet that is an anomaly. Perhaps consider a move to the equator - it seems you want to live a tropical lifestyle.

[@mikaelabrune9576]

My only request is you talk a little slower so we can catch every bit of good info you have❤️

[@dylanstruwe1105]

You can slow down by setting the playback speed to .75 by clicking the gear icon!

[@mikaelabrune9576]

@@dylanstruwe1105 thank you!!!

[@kristinLB]

Speaking a little fast, but great info. Looking forward to more.

[@jackiebaratta9629]

I really, really needed this. Thank you so much for following your heart and choosing to make this podcast. I find your channel about three years ago shortly after having my third child and I helped transition my whole family away from animal products. But lately we've been dabbling with eggs and small amounts of cheese. I so badly want to get better. We're about to have baby #5 and my very-pregnant mental state has been terrible, and I contribute 99% of it to my diet. You are an inspiration to me and I feel like this podcast has come at the absolutely best time. Thank you for this. Now, I'm going to eat my very large bowl of strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and coconut yogurt that I was inspired to make while listening to your podcast!!

[@smileyhappyradio]

Vegan changed my life, and I want to say how amazing I feel as a healthy whole foods vegan. It took some time for my body to feel the full effects of veganism, post vegetarianism. I tried everything, every "diet," went back and forth on what was best. I read so many books. When I went 100% vegan, making no exceptions, as vegan for life (when traveling, eating out, being at celebrations), I truly felt the change. You can't be vegan sometimes to see any difference, you would have to be a vegan at least six months straight to feel your body change, in your gut, in your skin, in your energy, and of course your mindset. The longer I was vegan, the more fit I became, as I was able to have more energy to work out longer, turning a mile walk, into 15 miles, and not feeling bad. Then I started running, I mean...everything changed in my life as a vegan. I had serious health problems (overweight, psoriasis autoimmune problems,arthritus, gut problems, low energy, eventually a heart problem, and other weird pains). Thats all gone now. I love animals, and the thought of hacking into one of these innocent creatures, versus a delicious bowl of fruit, there are no questions. Thank you Ellen for your great podcast.

[@kimmarbo8643]

Hi Ellen! I hope you see this. I’ve been drifting off from your KZbin channel for some time now. I guess I just miss the old “you”. The you that would just talk to the camera. But I stuck around and I still watch every single video the day it comes out because you are just that important to me. But this podcast is like my prayers are answered. Don’t get me wrong I love your video editing and how you capture beautiful moments on film but sometimes I just want to hear your thoughts. Get a little more you-deep and real. 💕 I’m so happy you’re always doing something with your life. Constantly moving forward. ☺️ I can’t wait for more episodes ✨

[@CatyCulp]

Are you a part of her membership community? She gets a lot more personal on there, and shares a lot deeper videos! Worth checking out, in my opinion! :)

[@Lavathelamps]

Enjoying my time but man I wish you’d talk the tiniest bit slower and calmer ❤️ it just feels kinda rushed and scripted right now! Much love

[@MadisunGray]

YESSSSSS! YES 10000X YES! PREACH 👏🏾

[@studiosandi]

I'm with you girl. I've been vegan over fifteen years and I was vegetarian for I don't even know how long before that. Then I realized actually Vegetarianism is not a cruelty free diet.

[@Debbie12267]

I love you Ellen and Im so excited for your podcast but can you slow down a little bit? I tried to change my playback setting but I find that harder to listen too.

[@katelynnmcdougall9826]

I’m not vegetarian or vegan but am looking to cut down on meat . I have so many health issues and need to start taking my body back

[@MissPinkStiletto]

dr morse is a good channel about this topic too. lots to learn. thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@rasputozen]

It's not only the sight of slaughter but also the smell. I remember driving along the coast of California with my sister when we passed through some cattle-farming town. For miles the air was a thick, giant fart you couldn't escape. I understood completely after that why it's always the poorest and most disenfranchised that end up working in these places. They're not a place for humans.

[@hannahtaylor2739]

CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO DROP MORE TRUTH BOMBS EVERY WEEK!! 💗

[@sofiazepedag]

so excited for this new podcast!!!! im a nutrisionist and i love this healthy lifestyle!

[@saraoutwest]

Whoa! I love you Ellen but this is too fast!! Please slow down. 😊

[@amyelgin]

I’m so glad I found your channel

[@marianapereira7257]

Hi Ellen! I’m from Portugal and I wanted to say that your podcast helped me to refocus on my Health. I’ve been vegan for almost 3 years and since the begging you became my favorite vegan and health nutrition influencer. I use to be a very healthy vegan but since a month ago I had to make a big decision in my life that made me feel very sad so I started to eat vegan fast food like almost every day😔. I gain weight, I started to feel so bad and started to feel a lack of energy that I’ve never had experienced before. Tank you so much for help me to be back on track and I wish the best for you, your family and your new podcast !! I love you !

[@theellenfisherpodcast]

wow Mariana im so happy to hear this podcast has inspired you! thanks for sharing! xo

[@palecompass3598]

I stopped eating meat because of the environmental impacts. Then, I stopped eggs for health. Finally, I gave up dairy after birthing and nursing my own baby. I couldn't stand the idea of taking a baby away from it's mother to steal her milk, esp given that that milk makes us fat and sick, and it's production pollutes our environment and is one of the biggest contributors to climate change.

[@melfox6401]

Great podcast. But can you please talk a bit slower

[@abby6215]

Thank you for talking about the restrict bing cycle! It’s such a huge problem. Eating enough calories is the most important way to thrive on a vegan diet! Love the podcast

[@studiosandi]

Oh my God you're description at the beginning is spot on my sister.❤ Can you imagine if we took our children to a slaughter house? We probably make some future vegans.❤

[@petravazanska5707]

I love the ladie s hair!🤩

[@blazewiersch4534]

Ok but what about sugar and heart disease? Or sugar in our diets overall

[@juliabrand3123]

Well if you mainly heat whole foods like veggies and fruit you're good. If you eat processed sugars and nr 1 in america high fructose corn sirup you won't be feeling good. Processed sugars are the problem not the natural ones.

[@whatsonmymind4848]

Hey :) I‘m vegan and love what you’re saying just one quick note: taking children to go fruit picking vs slaughter houses is highly dependent on the culture and where you are in the world. In some parts of the world not much fruit grows and kids don’t go pick any of them for fun, but they have animals at home or near by and definitely see them being slaughtered or even help, especially when it comes to religious slaughtering, seeing an animal being slaughtered can be normal for a child, depending on how they grow up.

[@lemurianchick]

Yeah and female circumcision is also culturally a thing. Doesn't make it okay or civilized :/

[@whatsonmymind4848]

@@lemurianchick I‘m not arguing wether slaughtering an animal is right or wrong, I‘m saying that the first argument of why slaughtering animals is wrong, because we wouldn’t show children the process, is not correct. Because in some societies to slaughter an animal is something completely normal for a child to see and even do. Or in some religious context children learn that a life is given for their own, so they can eat and survive and that is something they know is acceptable and they see it at least and a semi-regular basis. So yeah... the Argument of what children think is normal or not doesn’t really show wether or not animal slaughter is right.

[@TutorIsland]

Great animal rights activist, thank you for starting this podcast 🎙️ !

[@amaliaberrios]

Loving this podcast so much already 🥰 so happy for you, congratulations Ellen! 🙏🏽

[@theellenfisherpodcast]

thank you!!

[@okay44444]

Wow this is so informative!! Omg I am definitely going to share this! And buying the book Fiber Fueled!!! ✨✨✨🌙♥️ Thank you for this. I am so excited for the next episodes. Also, you should ( if you haven’t already) interview someone who grows their own food and going over to start, so much information out there, but it’d be helpful to hear on your podcast. I also saw you are interviewing Fully Raw Kristina! Omg she is one of my favorites!!! Also Sahara Rose if you haven’t already looked into her. ♥️♥️♥️✨✨🌙

[@jenniferflower9265]

How much protien do you eat a day. I felt great eating a plant based diet but then fell protien deficient and anemia frim iron and b12. I'm eating meat again now, 130 grams of protien a day and now my body can't absorb it at all. I went back to meat the last 3 years and still can't absorb it. How much plant protien a day do you need to not fall deficient?

[@joeblowjo]

You are so great at speaking. VEGAN FOR LIFE 🌱🥰❤️🌿

[@JaymieJo]

Beautiful podcast Ellen! So excited to read these book recommendations:)

[@kristievead2385]

Never heard of the Blue Zone. Looking them up now. Thank you so much.

[@christinewood503]

You're going to love it!

[@laceywhitehead9342]

I laughed when you said you have to have balance, we once bought our hummus instead of making it” hahaha I aspire to be like that!

[@studiosandi]

You are wrong on the fact that children all love animals. There are children out there who enjoy tearing the legs off of things.

[@malkakaufman9359]

Great info, tips, and video. I have been vegetarian all my life and vegan for the past 3 years. And the thing I struggle with most is feeling satisfied after I eat, fatigue, energy levels, and getting the right amount of nutrients. Especially since I am petite and don't have a big appetite. I am hoping to make a lot of shakes this summer with protein powder and I will see if that helps.

[@Lalalaalalalalalaalla]

Yeah this all sounds great if it were true that eating meat and drinking dairy is bad for your health....but in fact it's the best for you, low sugar, high protein, fat soluble vitamins, collagen, etc. Yes vegan SOUNDS awesome and wish it were true that it's a healthy diet but it's not. Bad for the planet and our health. Sadly. Veganism destroyed my health and that's when I learned all about how bad it is for the planet, all the chemicals, mono cropping, sheer amount of volume and shipping to sustain a plant based diet etc and then how horrible it is for your health. It's a total lie that our bodies are more like herbivores. Our teeth and intestines are 10000xs closer to a carnivore. Our stomach acid, length of intestines so that our meat can be processed quickly without decay in our bodies, plant food literally rots in our stomachs because we dont have 3 to digest it properly. I could go on and on. A family can live off of ONE cow for an entire year and meet all of the dietary requirements. How much land and crappy undigestable vegan food do you need for a year? Not to mention the deficiencies.

[@marissa9747]

Do you saute garlic and onion in water to avoid oil? We eat a lot of oven-roasted vegetables with olive oil, but I want to cut back on oils!

[@xmysticstarrx4939]

I know you said it's important not to skip breakfast, but there are some days where I honestly don't feel hungry until 11-11:30. Would you suggest I eat something anyway or just stick with water until I do feel hungry? I am loving your podcast channel so much and can't wait for more episodes!

[@juliabrand3123]

What keeps you from having breakfast at 11 or 11.30? Then lunch around 2 or 3 and dinner around 7 or 8 ?

[@xmysticstarrx4939]

@@juliabrand3123 I guess I never really thought about it that way. Growing up, it was always 'Breakfast when you wake up, lunch at noon, and dinner around 5' I'm trying to unlearn so many things from my childhood that are ingrained in me! haha

[@flybabyskybaby]

Beautiful, congrats from Sweden ❤️

[@Amandda_]

You're really inspiring, Ellen! I've been wanting to fully transitionate to only vegan food for a long time and your content helps sooooo much, especially the way you feed your kids and how you make it pretty, easy and natural (as it should be).

[@alecabas8267]

Congrats! Hugs from Oaxaca, México ✨

[@michelleguraieb7934]

Thank you, Ellen! I loved your emphasis on how nobody wants to work at a slaughter house so why would we even eat meats, and also on chewing your greens. So many people say that it is not great to eat so many greens but they may say this because they are not considering that digestion starts in our mouth, so I am so happy you mentioned this! I will keep eating my greens and chewing more!

[@taubabrown7215]

So excitedfor you and all of us ..I want to learn all I can..can you speak on gut diet..I have Diverticulosis..just went through 8 months of hell

[@שולמיתכהן-ט4ד]

Wow the podcast was so fascinating and rich in knowledge. The investment and thought behind it is evident and I am definitely looking forward to the next episode! Thank you from Israel

[@malkakaufman9359]

Isn't she amazing. I am happy to find another viewer in Israel. Ellen is the best.

[@rebeccabath5276]

Thanks Ellen! ❤️❤️slow down a little!!! Love this episode 🥺✨

[@ghyslaine.m]

Hello Ellen! Love all your work ❤ I've been following you ever since I started on a plant based diet several years ago and find the information and content you share very interesting. Thank you very much ❤❤

[@susannekaiser5633]

Congrats, what agreat idea. I love it Ellen. May I suggest that you slow down a bit and talk and bit slower. I feel we all will get your valuable information and wisdom in a much better and easy way.

[@siduarroyo1655]

Enjoyed the first episode, Ellen. My hope to grow our own food was rekindled. :)

[@4pcmiknugget852]

I'm so excited and happy for you that I got teary eyed! I can't wait to see what you have in store for us! 💜

[@KristinNicole]

So excited!! Congrats 🎉🍾🎊

[@flybabyskybaby]

Giiiirl you did your study. I Love it! Good job

[@khatijafazel709]

She is reading it rather than talking that is y seems like she is talking fast.

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

Maybe because this is the part one, but a lot of this information is stuff that's already shared. I guess I'm more of a mindset to a bullet point list of fruits and nutritional over the whole backstory of everything. I'll check out your other ones

[@WhitneyOpfar]

In the beginning when you mentioned how we take our kids fruit picking and not to see an animal slaughtered it made me think of my dad telling me how as a child his school took the kids to a slaughterhouse for a field trip 🤢 🤮

[@lauramarielutube]

Song in the back?

[@elizabethbarronn6696]

Ok Scout needs her own podcast!!!

[@mariannebeesler9509]

Please talk slower

[@nicolebalzer9979]

loving this already. proud of you for going for your goals and dreams

[@Sofia_.._]

Congrats on starting your podcast! I really enjoy the topics you choose to discuss and I'm learning a lot out of it :) I wonder if you could please ellaborate when you can on "eating your breakfast" vs intermittent fasting where one has their breakfast later, lets say close to lunch time. Also you mentioned tofu. Isn't most of the tofu genetically modified? I don't eat it because of GMOs. What is your opinion on that? Big thanks and also congrats on your new family member addition! 😍 Such a beautiful baby and family! 🥰

[@yoelperrito7132]

I was always drawn to fruits and veggies more than meat and always wear disgusted with milk , I couldn’t get my self to drink milk it never made sense to me how we drank it… then when I would compare it to dogs milk or any other animal my mom would get mad and say it was not the same but as an adult I now am drawn to more natural foods and veggies and try to avoid meat ad much as possible, I love your podcast is so relaxing and full of information to back it up your statements I love it!!