I Ate Like Dr. Greger For 7 Days

I ate Dr. Greger's low-sodium, low-protein, anti-aging vegan diet for 7 days. I was not prepared for the challenge OR the payoff! 🌱
Get the full list of Dr. Greger's anti-aging foods, the health benefits for each, and the evidence that backs them here: thevegangym.com/dr-gregers-an...
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0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Day 0: Pre-challenge Q&A
4:53 - Day 1
13:30 - Day 2
24:07 - Days 3-6
26:39 - Day 7
30:20 - Day 8: Blood pressure reveal
32:30 - Takeaways
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[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏 I hope you enjoyed it! We've got a lot more vegan nutrition content coming soon, so please be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a future video! 💪🌱 Subscribing is the best way to support our team and our mission to help 1,000,000 vegans get into the best shape of their lives. Thank you! 😊 - Leif

[@nellythevegan854]

Hi there I'm a new subscriber and I found you via the algorithm it's a shame you didn't see or read about Dr Will Bulsiewicz and fibre. He says to avoid the toilet trouble you should introduce fibre at a slower rate than doubling on the first day. So glad it didn't last ... As for blood pressure testing the best time they recommend when you first wake up relaxed before getting out of bed . As for the reasons you say and if you've eaten first or are stressed it's not as accurate.. best wishes from the UK!

[@nellythevegan854]

Just to add apologies if I come across condescending I read this information in Dr B's book. Which I thought would avoid your subscribers being put off trying the plant based diet by doing the same thing. As Dr Will explains too much fibre at once more than one is used to. Thanks it's refreshing to see a healthy balanced attitude when it comes to food. I'm the same with beetroot compared to your dislike of mushrooms. I know our taste buds change regularly but that's one food I can't get round.. But I have tried maybe disguising it with some more foods disgustingly too earthy for me. But I'm vegan and disabled I can't exercise anymore but I do adapted yoga and flexibility moves adding resistance. as I can't do cardio and any high impact exercises due to health problems. I was a former gym bunny spending upto 2 hours in the gym 5 days weekly. But that was before my health issues.. really enjoyed the video.. best of luck with your blood pressure ironically I have to increase my salt intake to help raise my blood pressure...all the best from London (I eat a wholefoods refined carbs and refined sugar free rich with nuts beans legumes and seeds

[@xnoreq]

1500 mg sodium is not enough. The latest research puts 2000 mg as an absolute minimum. Below that the hazard ratio for all-cause mortality rises significantly. Up to about 5000 mg is fine.

[@MrAmitdaswani]

Love this video. Hopefully we can see more like it in the future.

[@AzxVhy]

wow, what a great video! you should try to eat like Paul Saladino next time.

[@cookingforpeanuts]

I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist with a focus on eating for longevity. I am a big fan of Dr. Greger and create my own delicious recipes that are in line with his principles.

[@TheVeganGym]

Love to hear it! Dr. Greger is definitely a great person to look up to! I know I do! 😃💚

[@honzacz1781]

no meat is most nutricius look at the evolutioun

[@skippy6462]

I've seen your work on KZbin so I'm happy to know it's based Dr G's principles.

[@cookingforpeanuts]

@@skippy6462 I keep them in mind when creating some of my recipes.

[@bokettooo]

I love your recipes!

[@ashleya.4530]

Dried mushrooms are VERY concentrated and are not intended to be eaten in their dry form. They are typically reconstituted in water and used sparingly in sauces, soups, risotto etc. Also can use the water they were soaking in to flavor foods. Maybe worth another try this way :)

[@kprnchpn]

100% correct!

[@InfiniteQuest86]

Yeah that was hilarious to watch. I love mushrooms and couldn't have done that.

[@macrumpton]

I couldn't believe a 10 year vegan would not have at least tried these things before. Especially if he is not a junk food vegan.

[@Firkant2]

Nuts!

[@erinparkinson6071]

This made me laugh out loud over and over. The “shaving minutes of Dr. Greger’s lifespan” really cracked me up as did your dirt mushroom moment. Thank you for this gem!

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😄💚

[@sorrywrongplanet8873]

I’ve been eating like Dr. Greger for 3 years! I’m now 60 years old. All my health metrics very quickly normalized, blood pressure, cholesterol, weight are all normal now. My 3 siblings are all obese, on blood pressure and cholesterol meds and two have had cancer. I’m fine. I’ve been making my own pills for the supplements but only recently heard about the blate papes. I’m going to try those. Not sure if that will be easier or not. I make hundreds of filled capsules ahead of time and then put them together into about 60 bundles so I can quickly take them after meals. Oh after I started eating mushrooms and a quarter cup of broccoli sprouts a day, my IgA came back to normal for the first time in my life and my MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy, a precancerous condition) disappeared. Good thing I love mushrooms! I put them in everything now! Dude, I’m 60 and my blood pressure is 110 over 70. Keep your sodium down!

[@xprcloud]

Its the stuff you cut, not the greger malpractice malnutrition

[@sorrywrongplanet8873]

@@xprcloud evidence?

[@xprcloud]

seed oils and carbohydrates are enemy #1, cut them out . snacking and multiple meals a day elevate insulin and blood sugar multiple times e day enemy #2 gram for gram, plant protein is deficient ( missing critical amino acids) VS meat 🥩, and plant nutrients bioavailability ( read absorption) is way lower than meat 🥩, 98% of plants are toxic to us while 99% animals are edible to us, guess what we have evolutionary been designed to eat.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for sharing!! It's awesome to hear your BP is doing so well! I definitely want to keep monitoring my sodium and keep it down when I can. 😃

[@sorrywrongplanet8873]

@@paulamoors I feel ya. I lost weight hoping to get off the the acid reflux meds too, but no luck so far. Maybe if I lose another 10 pounds into the mid range of normal weight it will work. I think I’m not as bad as I was though.

[@cltinturkey]

Regarding sodium, I find the best alternative is other spices and fresh herbs. Dr. Greger supports this as long as they don't contain salt. This really enlivens my diet and guests comment on the tastiness of my cooking. It's a very workable alternative. I use cumin, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, all the herbs, paprika, pepper flakes, coriander, curcumin, lemon grass, curry, mustard, garam masala, elote, umami (derived from mushrooms), and others. You might also try kala namak, or black salt. It's manufactured differently from regular salt and has a strong, somewhat eggy, taste. A little goes a long way.

[@0Arman0]

Same love it

[@cltinturkey]

OMG, I forgot to include the power house flavor makers--garlic, ginger, onions, and peppers. I include them in most savory dishes. Citrus zest and juice are also super flavor enhancers.

[@TheVeganGym]

Love that idea! I do something similar with some salt-free flavor enhancers like Benson's Table Tasty! 😄🌱

[@Hikari7775]

@@TheVeganGym You might also want to try potassium salt. It tastes salty but contains potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride. Dr Greger has an article/video about it on his website.

[@august4633]

I used to consume a lot of salt. Now I only eat it if I’m going out for dinner or there are no non-salt options (e.g. buying nuts when I’m travelling). After a few months your palette adjusts and you no longer need the salt to enhance the flavour of foods.

[@lazarus8453]

Damn this is high quality content.

[@htinternational2474]

If people did a quarter of this and gave up the sad diet we would be in incredible shape

[@wgsuperstar7730]

People like you and Gregor preaching health and "shape" is hilarious

[@TheVeganGym]

Yes, I totally agree! The modern western diet is a bit of a mess right now! 🌱

[@GarudaLegends]

False. It is still better than the deficient vegan diet.

[@Hikari7775]

@@GarudaLegends Why do I see you absolutely everywhere in the vegan and plant-based space then? We vegans really seem to live rent-free in your head 🤣

[@GarudaLegends]

@@Hikari7775 I don't know who you are nor do I care. I find it hilarious that you can say that, while you vegans spend their entire short vegan lives crying like a toddler because I eat meat. I am here to make fun of you, like I do to the flat eathers.

[@JS-rb8tm]

Haha. Your diet "shaving minutes off Dr. Greger's 180 year lifespan" 😂

[@TheVeganGym]

I think tortilla chips are worth it 😂

[@laureneharrison8897]

Loved this episode! Interesting to see you incorporate his suggestions & your response to them. We definitely need to customize to our preferences & reduce the ‘junk’ but always great information from Dr. Greger. Thank you 😊👍🏻

[@TheVeganGym]

So glad you enjoyed the video!! Dr. Greger is the best! 🌱

[@mandym8781]

I watched as I made my morning green smoothie (including protein powder 😜) PLUS wheat germ - I added this since you posted your interview with Dr. G 😉👍 I really felt for you on day 2, the sodium quantity seemed so stressful! Also, I went and looked at the sodium content in the almond milk I use 😹 I liked your practical advice at the end - start with small steps and build on them! 🙌✨

[@mmaharis]

Thanks! Breaking this down was just what I needed! Keep up the great communications!!!!! 🙂

[@TheVeganGym]

That's great to hear! So glad this video was helpful for you. 💚

[@TeamBroccoli]

I use the black cumin in lentil wraps. It’s really good! 👍🏻 1 tsp to 1 cup soaked red lentils / 2cups water. Also add garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Soak for 24 hours. Blend, add extra water if the batter is too thick. Should be a thinner pancake batter consistency and cook them like pancakes. Super delish. Fill with tofu, veggies, greens, and top with any kind of sauce you like or cabbage slaw. Delicious. 🤤 Amla powder I just add to my smoothies. 🤷🏻‍♀️ And drink golden chai to get my turmeric in. 😋

[@TheVeganGym]

Yum!! That sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing your recipe! I definitely want to try this. 😃💚

[@RachelGray33]

This was a brilliant video and you are so funny!!!!! Thank you for making it. God bless, Take care, Rachel

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you loved the video! Thank you so much! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😄🌱

[@michellecabral386]

Hi Leif. Such an awesome video. As a new member of VSA, I’m taking my health journey to the next level! Not least of all, I appreciate your so epic videos and learn a bunch. About the powders, like Amla, black cumin, turmeric/black pepper, etc. combo: I learned one trick from the Esselstyns is to just toss them into your breakfast oatmeal- along with chopped greens, like beet greens , chard, and/or kale. I barely taste the spices. But I must say I like the idea of consuming them in the spice pouch. Over all, thanks so much.

[@TheVeganGym]

Yay, welcome to the Vegan Superhero Academy! 💪🌱 I really appreciate your kind words and support of our work and content! 😊🙏 I actually attended a conference where Dr. Greger and Dr. McDougall spoke and at breakfast, there were SO many spices put out next to the oatmeal. That’s not something I’ve done before, but that’s a great idea! I must say the spice packet is really convenient for getting down a lot of spices at one time. Thanks for watching! I look forward to seeing you in our VSA group and hopefully at the Vegan Superhero Retreat! 😄

[@itsmetiffanymarie]

I honestly love how honest you are about how your body is reacting to new foods. Thank you for being transparent! I laughed at cursing out the almond milk. Relatable.

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha that almond milk tilted me!! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😃💚

[@PeterKruseMusic]

Love your channel. Thanks for all you do.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for your kind words and support! 🙏

[@IrinaLarina92]

I'm 56 years old female, I'm on Michael Greger daily dozen for six years!! I'm 165 cm height and 56 kg weight. I never felt better than I'm on this diet!!! Thanks dr Greger!!!!

[@annschram3860]

Great video! Also-the little spice packets I have now incorporated into my daily goals-just seeing how you prepared them helped give me the confidence to try! Its so easy now!

[@TheVeganGym]

That's amazing to hear! Did it get easier day after day? That was my experience. 😃💚

[@sarati21]

Really enjoyed the video! Such good information! 🙌

[@TheVeganGym]

So glad you enjoyed and I'm happy you found it informative as well! 😃💚

[@rnmatsuda]

Great video and great that you shared your recommendations at the end of the video. Those were super helpful!

[@TheVeganGym]

I'm glad you loved the video and found it helpful! Are you ready to go all-in on the Dr. Greger diet? 😄🌱

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

Great video! I appreciate all the effort you put in💚💚💚

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you very much for your support! I appreciate the kind words 🙏🌱💪

[@0Arman0]

Strong takeways! Awesome video!!

[@madisonsscar]

Omg the day 2 sodium fiasco was fucking hilarious 😂😂😂 hahahaha

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

Hey Leif! What a great video! Thank you. I had just ordered this book and it's here, and I was going to start the process as well! I have added some of those items to my daily intake. The mushrooms though..,.. LOL, I am definitely like you, absolutely HATE mushrooms. SO I use a mushroom powder and put it in my smoothie, so I can't taste it at all! But glad you've shown us this process. Thank you. Hugs from Northern Minnesota!

[@TheVeganGym]

I’m glad you found a way to incorporate mushrooms into your diet! Thank you for your kind words and support 🙏😊

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

@@TheVeganGym... I see you are using mushroom powder now as well. So we'll get the benefits of those crazy little things, but not the rubbery gross taste! 🙂🙂

[@MyLifeAsAJourney]

The key for me and Greger…a slow, purposeful, educated (learn as much as possible while adding one food at a time to understand effect) transition. I never thought I would get up to the 80-100 grams of fiber…but it is possible IF you transition slowly. Going from 30mg to 80mg overnight is shocking the species of bacteria that normally do that job…it takes weeks/months for the gut biome to change to a healthy mix for whole foods and high fiber. Also, I like your makeshift spice “pill”…I have learned to add/hide all those spices within recipes. Yes. It’s possible and palatable. 😂 Examples…amla and/cranberry mixed 😅in with yogurt, long pepper and black cumin as a substitute for black pepper, fenugreek seed powder in smoothies, etc. So sorry to hear the mushroom is your nemesis! Fortunately, I love them. The good news is that research has shown you don’t need very much each day. Be well and thanks for sharing.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Yes, I definitely want to try adding everything from my spice "pill" in my meals as well. I'm glad you love mushrooms! Maybe I will with time. 😃

[@akaMcSassy]

I'm so glad you shared your experience and frustration with hidden sodium. I've used those exact same expletives for sodium, gluten and dairy surprises. They're so sneaky! Thanks for being vulnerable with us and thanks for sharing in some of the frustrations of the health focused vegans.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for this comment!! It's good to know that it's not just me! They always come from the most unlikely places haha. 😄🌱

[@kristybeck3494]

I enjoyed this SO much! Definitely took away some things I want to implement!

[@TheVeganGym]

Awesome!! What kinds of things are you looking to add to your regiment? 😄🌱

[@mariahanan9252]

Thank you for trying this out and all the info 🙏

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you found the video helpful!! 😄🌱

[@AlexTushinsky]

Fantastic video - I've always tried to incorporate Dr. Gregor's recommendations, but it was difficult to find all of them in one place.

[@TheVeganGym]

Yes, I agree! Thankfully, I have two dietitians on our team to help. And I’m glad to be able to share this all with you! 😊

[@tylermcauley4704]

thanks for all of this

[@TheVeganGym]

You’re very welcome! 🌱💪

[@Akasha303]

Aaahh I am so excited to watch this!! I love the idea! So fun and interesting

[@TheVeganGym]

It was definitely an adventure!! What did you think of the video? 😃💚

[@immersiveexperiences4799]

this was a great video! thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

You're so welcome! 🙏😊

[@ballerinaone265]

I really enjoyed this. First time watching your channel.

[@TheVeganGym]

Nice! So glad you enjoyed the video! Stay awhile and watch a few more videos! 😃💚

[@hgrabows]

A hack I use to help keep blood pressure in check because I eat out too much and get way too much sodium is to mix in salt substitute (the NuSalt stuff you used half way through which is KCl instead of NaCl) when I cook at home or get take away. Doing a half and half substitute you really can't tell that you replaced half the salt with KCl., but when cooking for myself I often just substitute it 100% except it does change the aftertaste a bit by making it more bitter. It gets the Potassium to Sodium ratio closer to where it should be, according to the Cronometer dashboard dials anyway, and has caused my blood pressure to be like yours without it to now low-100s over low-70s. I used to think it might be some combination of exercise and the KCl but I recently had a period where exercise and weight were pretty constant and the only difference was not using the KCl periodically. The blood pressure was creeping back up to where its normal levels. Should I be addressing that by cutting back more on my sodium? Absolutely. That's why I call it a hack.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for sharing the tip! I hadn't considered a half-and-half substitute but I definitely want to try it! 😃💚

[@rp1067]

Great video! 👏🏼

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed the video!! 💚

[@hankhardisty9433]

This was great, glad you tried it. Over the last few years I got my salt consumption below 1000 mg on most days. My BP is averaging 120/75 and I am 71 years old. No pills! Fibre averages 100 mgs on most days.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for sharing your metrics! Your salt consumption is impressive! 😃💚

[@jnybeth]

Very pleased to learn that i already eat a lot of these foods! Vegan for the win!

[@TheVeganGym]

That's awesome!! Vegan for the win for sure!! 🌱

[@rp1067]

The facial expressions after some of the new foods. Haha the Porcini Mushroom and berries on day two dinner 😂😂 👏🏼 I appreciate the honesty in this video.

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha I definitely want to give my most honest take at all times! 😃

[@janetgonzales6779]

Very informative AND entertaining

[@TheVeganGym]

That's our goal!! If you find something more entertaining, it will definitely stick with you better! We want to create content that people want to watch! 😃💚

[@ParanormalSchkitzo]

I really enjoyed this one

[@TheVeganGym]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for sharing that with us. 🌱😃

[@wildaboutcooking2594]

Loved the video, can you give us some of the recipes you had for the week or maybe a video like you did for menopause but with Dr. Gregor’s anti ageing ingredients and daily dozen? 😊

[@TheVeganGym]

I like that idea! I'll talk with my team to see if that's something we want to pursue further. 😃💚

[@julianneedsblood7091]

Hey bro, thank you for doing what you do. Thanks to all the medical people pushing the boundaries. ❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the encouraging words!! Totally agree with you about the boundary pushers!! 😃

[@fabygoo]

Wow what a great video 👏👏👏

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video. 😃💚

[@amdelorey]

Loved this.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad you loved the video. 💚

[@jerryyono7306]

@TheVeganGym I may have missed it, but what is the little "baggy" that you put your spices in and then dip into water? I was trying to put spices into capsules and it was a hassle. That baggy however looks super convenient for a variety of spices.

[@TheVeganGym]

Here it is! www.amazon.com/Blate-Papes-Oblate-Pouches-Supplements/dp/B0978DXTSW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3JU701ZNX31NY&keywords=edible%20film%20vegan&qid=1702921872&sprefix=edible%20film%20vegan%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-3#customerReviews

[@jerryyono7306]

Thank you!!!!

[@mcanqb]

Love this, thank you.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the kind words!! 💚

[@galisebernard1919]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! So funny. Glad you made it through the 7 days! I hate mushrooms also, I may try the powdered versions. Thanks!! ❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the kind words! Filming this was a blast at times for sure. Let me know what you think about the powder! 😄

[@dazey8706]

incredibly insightful video! i recommend doing this format but for glucose revolutions methods:D you probably wont even need to buy any new or special foods as her method focuses less on what to eat, and more when to eat what!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the suggestion! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😃💚

[@dazey8706]

@@TheVeganGym thank yoou! your video was just as entertaining as it was useful:D

[@shirleylitton8878]

So fun watching you do this! You really looked like you wanted to puke rather than swallow those mushrooms! 🤣 Since being with the Vegan Gym program, I barely get sore after a hard workout, and I wondered why. I think you've answered that question for me when talking about protein at the end. Thanks!

[@TheVeganGym]

Very nice!! Love to hear that you've noticed how your soreness has changed! That's huge! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😃💚

[@MySmokingToaster]

A new study found that smoothies combining bananas with berries proved to decrease its flavanols (a key nutrient in berries) after being blended together.

[@TheVeganGym]

Yes, I saw that, thank you for sharing. Here’s my perspective… if you decided to cut out every food from your diet that got any shade of bad press from a single study, you’d have to learn to photosynthesize to stay alive. Oh, but don’t get too much sun because that causes skin cancer. 😅

[@andyledbetter6764]

@@TheVeganGym Don't remove Bananas from your diet just eat at a different time to the berries. Berries you eat for breakfast will be gone from your stomach after 60 to 90 minutes so eat the banana for a mid monring snack.

[@angtx]

First time viewer. I loved your video and am now a new subscriber.

[@oljaaaaaaa]

30:45 your blood pressure cuff isnt place properly, so you wont get the most accurate reading. The rubber attachment should be going down from the center of your inner elbow, not on the side toward your tricep

[@TheVeganGym]

Good to know, thank you 🙏

[@reginastrong5821]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 this video is hilarious! I knew it was gonna be torture when the apples got the highest compliment.

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha glad you found the video funny! It was definitely an interesting week! And the apples were pretty tasty! 😂

[@sabrinakelley7539]

Your rant against the almond milk was hilarious!

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha I just wholeheartedly believe that soy milk is the superior plant milk!! 💚

[@WeCelebrateEatingPlants]

Mincing mushrooms and adding a bit to grains or legumes is a great way to get them in, working up, and also add a bass note with umami. Spice like hatch or chipotle and tomato also helpful to mask. Remember new gut troops grow as we feed them and create new cravings

[@TheVeganGym]

I love this!! I definitely want to add mushrooms more to my diet and this seems like a super viable way to do so. 💚

[@ozlemtuncel3032]

Great video thank you ❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😃💚

[@isobel8788]

Another fab video 👏👏 where can I find the Fried rice and squash , tomato veggie pasta & rainbow lentil pasta salad recipes pls? Thank you 🙏

[@TheVeganGym]

So glad you loved the video! You can find our rainbow lentil pasta recipe in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXu8Y52paMxkopYsi=r2K_ynadWUU7r8AE

[@isobel8788]

@@TheVeganGymthank u so much 😊😊

[@waterprosurge]

When you talk about protein intake per day, are you referencing total body mass or lean body mass? For example, say a body builder should have 1.4 grams (min) per kg of body weight. If I weigh 100 kg, that's 140 grams of protein a day. However if my lean body mass is only 50 kg, that means my protein would be half that at 70 kg of protein. Just not sure if I should be using lean body mass or total body mass in the calculations. Thanks!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for watching! And great question 🙂 I am referencing grams of protein per kilogram of total body weight in this video. That's how muscle-building protein targets are most commonly noted in the scientific literature. Keep in mind that the average subjects in these studies are relatively lean. For anyone with a high body fat percentage, you don't need to consume this much protein per kilogram of total body weight. I hope this helps! 💪🌱

[@lindaborland5123]

Thank you for doing this. I watched this a while ago. I made some changes then, but thought the spice packet was a NO WAY for me! But after getting used to the earlier changes, I actually put all those spices and the packets in my Amazon cart. I'll let them sit there for a couple days until im sure I want to do it. Cutting sodium was one of my latest changes - it's hard.

[@TheVeganGym]

The spice packet gets easier and easier I promise!! I am now a pro spice packet consumer!! 😃

[@nicolcacola]

My husband trains often, and is in alignment with how you feel towards sodium and protein. People should really adjust to how things make them feel in relation to guidelines.

[@TheVeganGym]

Well said 🙌 thank you for watching 🙏

[@_b_u_l_l_s_h_a_r_k_]

Hi! Randomly came across you and just subbed. Longtime vegan doing 🌱 WFPB no oil or sugar to feel better. Loved your take on this.

[@TheVeganGym]

Love to hear it! Check out the rest of our channel for awesome vegan content! Some of our most popular videos lately have been our meal prep vids! 😄🌱

[@adamczer7017]

I’m glad you touched on the importance of sodium for athletes. I was actually hospitalized for hyponatremia (low sodium) twice because I was afraid of sodium. The low sodium caused me to have six seizures at once. Since adding more salt, I have started to feel better, have had more energy, and enhanced my athletic performance. Please don’t be afraid of salt. Just avoid ultra processed foods like fried foods high in salt. Nothing wrong with adding salt to your food.

[@TheVeganGym]

Wow. Thank you for sharing your experience, I'm sorry that happened to you and I'm glad you're feeling better now. There can definitely be a fine line with too little or too much sodium. 💚

[@booklassygarrahan3929]

Thank you for this. It is interesting and entertaining. Lol. Dried mushroom powder is great in soups. I don't think you would even notice it. My favorite apple is Braeburn, but they are hard to find. Pink Lady is my second favorite.

[@TheVeganGym]

Oh I definitely want to try mushroom powder in soup! That sounds--dare I say it--tasty? Thanks for the recommendation! 😃💚

[@alyssamonique4120]

First video I’ve watched. Ironically I sat down and made a health packed smoothie, green tea, a powdered supplement drink, pistachios & an iq bar. Felt good to know I was already doing it right before I’ve heard of either of you. Love the research in this, Automatic follow 12 years vegan here :)

[@TheVeganGym]

12 years is impressive! Glad you found our channel. We definitely take a research-centered approach to our videos! 😃💚

[@skippy6462]

Because I blend all my spices with dried fruit, flax, etc I can't taste the harshness etc... here's my breakfast (eat like a king) I blend (electric chopper) my spices (ground - black cumin, turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, alma, with 6 dried prunes, goji berries, barberries, wheatgerm, flaxseeds, chia seeds, nuts/seeds and sprinkle over cooked tri-colour quinoa and amaranth. (I batch cook quinoa and amaranth with dried frigs and apricots. Then add cranberry powder, mixture of berries which includes blueberries. ((Blend cooked soya beans with soya milk, dates, and pour over quinoa and amaranth... heat in the microwave before sprinkling my mix above)). 70 to 100g of Kale blended with banana, soya milk, dates and fruit... can add 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds for protein. Long pepper with tofu makes it taste more eggy. Airfried mushrooms are delicious. Purple sweet potatoes are sublime and not easy for me to buy where I live so I'm jealous if you can buy them easily. I've been following Greger since 2016. Myself and my husband are doing really well. I'm nearly 60 and my husband 73. We do weights, bike ride, pilates, walk and feeling better than we felt in our twenties. Back in the day we drank, smoked and didn't eat well. Every change we've made since 2011 has been life saving. It started with watching Earthlings. Vegan and people scared us that we'd suffer so after discovering Greger and getting to really understand nutrition we now realise that those people who worried about us aren't doing so well and we actually worry more about them. We've bought many copies of the How Not To Die book and given them to family and friends including two dentists and my doctor. It's not easy for people to change. They've got to really want to and they do change but only if they believe. Unfortunately the junk food (and I include meat/dairy in that category) are everywhere and fast food more available now than ever. Consequences of covid. The biggest health scare created more junk food eaters. 😢

[@TheVeganGym]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing your typical day of eating as well as your vegan journey. It's so awesome to hear how Dr. Greger and the vegan diet can change someone's life for the better! I agree that it's not easy for some people to change, that's why we've got to get them as many resources as possible! Thanks you so much for the support. 🌱😃

[@torrie5882]

When you really become accustomed to eating no salt most foods will taste intolerably salty. I became accustomed to the natural taste of foods. I don’t eat baked goods, any processed food, bread, anything with added sodium. I have been on a no added sodium diet for decades. There are small amounts of naturally occurring sodium in many vegetables & dairy products. West soy makes sodium and sugar free soymilk. If you want to reduce added sodium you have to read every label and avoid restaurants except garden salads. A lot of that stuff sounds inter but I never heard of some things like the “ spice packets” and I wonder why the capers. You have a great attitude and you do appear very healthy.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thanks for the info about being accustomed to lower sodium content. I've heard this from a few people and I definitely want to try at some point to eat much less salt for a longer period of time. Glad you enjoyed the video! 😄🌱

[@mnemo7096]

I dont get the sodium thing man, idk if Dr Greger doesnt work out or do cardiovascular activity, but sodium is the electrolyte lost in the highest proportion in sweat so ur performance would likely suffer on a low sodium diet

[@jaminwaite3867]

So many strict SOS-free wfpb people aren’t the working out type as I’ve observed, sadly. Besides light cardio, I’m constantly recommending that the women in particular care for their bone density by weightlifting.

[@TheVeganGym]

He does work out - lots of walking and our team has built him a resistance training program that he's been following for a few months. But yes, I agree with you on the sodium. I discuss this in detail at 33:47 💪🌱 Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@TheVeganGym]

@@jaminwaite3867 Thank you for spreading that important message!! 🙏💪🌱

[@sarahhagen2051]

I agree. I hiked today, and took a salt chew every hour. It’s the only way I can prevent cramping. I can’t hike up hill and not sweat 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@mnemo7096]

@@pdblouin many people do have an increase in stomach cancer rates because of their overconsumption of salt in ultra processed food like crisps and chips, but if you only eat one ingredient foods, salting your own food and consuming salt strategically around aerobic activities shouldnt be a problem

[@kelwesblake]

Awesome I love your channel ❤

[@TheVeganGym]

That's great to hear! Thank you for the support. 😃💚

[@workhardplayharderx2]

What is it that you are eating to get in your daily iodine? Thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

A little piece of kombu (seaweed) 😊

[@k.h.6991]

I add barberries to my smoothies. While porcini mushrooms may be edible raw, they become tasty cooked. Try them with your beans. From my research, one leaf of kombu a day should be way too much iodine.

[@TheVeganGym]

Awesome!! Thank you for the barberries and mushroom tips! 💚

[@kaylawatson8540]

Laughed a lot. Great video 😂❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha so glad you found the video helpful!! Thank you! 😃💚

[@TheLeafs2000]

Idk if u have but I’d love a video on trying Bryan Johnsons blueprint diet

[@TheVeganGym]

That's a great idea! I'll chat with our team about that. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! 🙏🌱😊

[@TheLeafs2000]

@@TheVeganGymalso you should try to get him on for a podcast episode just like you did with dr Greger

[@tiffanyphipps4812]

Yes blueprint would be great to see how you feel!

[@babysinclaire]

Yes :)😊

[@erinbrand1311]

This was an awesome experiment and so informative! I’m a salty person. 😂 I definitely feel like I could lower my daily sodium intake quite a bit - I always reach for the more savory protein sources cuz I HATE protein powder! But I also live in Northern Arizona and hike out in the elements where you don’t even know how much you’re sweating because it’s literally a dry heat. So going to shoot for that 2300 mg target!❤

[@TheVeganGym]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Arizona is one of my favorite states. Thanks for leaving a comment 😊🙏

[@rosie9205]

This video is hilarious. I’ll stick to the daily dozen app 😂 Dr. G is the bomb for eating as healthy as he does- good job!

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Totally agree about Dr. Greger!! 😄🌱

[@lindarkruse9301]

Great video! 🙌🏼 Im wondering about the salt intake and athletes too and if the extra salt is an increased risk or not. However remember that this is for longevity. Athletes arent the ones that live the longest… Low protein and low salt is for longevity. Not for building muscle or endurance training. 🙏🏻

[@TheVeganGym]

Good point! I like the perspective of thinking that the lower protein and salt is specifically for longevity as opposed for building muscle. Definitely something to keep thinking on! 😃

[@lindarkruse9301]

@@TheVeganGym for sure. The enzyme that inhibits endothelium function from salt is partially blocked when eating antioxidants. If that means you can offset the whole risk - Idk because I don’t know if its the same enzyme that hurts our bowels (stomach cancer). However that might be worth looking in to as well if you ”need” extra salt. 🙏🏻

[@DavidMiller-sh1ue]

How are your tracking all your grams of fiber, sodium, protein etc. through your device? Can anyone elaborate. Thank you

[@TheVeganGym]

I use an app called Cronometer. It’s great! 💪🌱

[@fiftypluspersonaltrainingl6560]

Had to add another comment. Thanks for making me smile and laugh through this whole video. 😂 And by the way, since I’ve been following the Vegan Gym program, I’m constipated. Hahaha

[@TheVeganGym]

I’m glad you enjoyed this video! What program are you talking about? Are you in the Vegan Superhero Academy? If so, have you discussed this with your coach? We can definitely figure out how to fix that! 😊

[@user-jj4uw6lb6e]

@@TheVeganGym, yes. Lukasz is my coach.

[@jeanmaclay1562]

I’m a huge fan of Dr. Greger and I’m actually going to see him speak again on Sunday . I try to incorporate most of the things he mentioned in how not to age. I add Chaga mushroom extract powder to my smoothies as well as Amla powder. I would like to try to find some way of calculating my protein, fiber, salt intake . If anyone knows a really good app, please let me know!

[@TheVeganGym]

I highly recommend Cronometer, an app for tracking your nutrition 👌

[@jeanmaclay1562]

Thanks !!

[@debbiepalmer1094]

Dried porcini needs to be soaked in hot water, then you add it to your meal with most of the water, excluding the last tiny bit of water because that is where any soil from the mushrooms gather. I love porcini but would never crunch on it dried like that, it would be horrible. It's great in soups, deep umami flavour.

[@TheVeganGym]

Love that idea! Yes hopefully I'll like that better than the way I consumed it haha. 😄🌱

[@wgg6188]

I agree about the salt…we walk 4 days per week on the golf course in hot Florida. We eat salted nuts and still crave salt at the end of the session. Large water intakes dilute the salt in your system.

[@TheVeganGym]

It all depends on how much you're sweating! It sounds like in Florida you would be sweating quite a bit! 😃

[@BarbaraORourke-gm4rj]

Elmhurst milked almonds unsweetened has 5 mg of sodium per cup. Three Trees original almond milk unsweetened has 10mg of sodium per cup.

[@mmirandaaaax]

Omg I would die 😂😂😂 the almond milk thing lmao

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha it was definitely an intense moment on our set! 🌱😃

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

Thank you for sharing your experience. You might look into Well Your World SOS free seasonings, dressings, sauces, and more. I also like to add Ka'Chava into my day. Ka'Chava has lots of good things in it, including mushrooms.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for sharing! I appreciate your kind words and support 🙏😊

[@NorthStarWind]

I love this video ☺

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for the kind words. 🌱

[@rozaucja8612]

Dr Michael Greger is ambitious. When I think about those in my family that I lost due to preventable diseases, I wish they were ambitious too. We have a choice, to eat healthy food and be with our loved ones or eat trash and disappear from planet earth. There is nothing bad with being very ambitious when it comes to nutrition :)

[@TheVeganGym]

Love that message, thank you for sharing! I fully agree! 🌱😃

[@kellbell60]

I’ll have to watch a second time because I was laughing so hard the first time through. 😂😂😂

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha glad you enjoyed the video!! There were definitely some ups and downs filming this video but overall it was a blast. 😃💚

[@teresamarie8092]

This was an interesting experiment for you. You need to look at garlic and onion powder and oregano and for sweet cinnamon and cardomom add flavour. Fresh cooked mushrooms are also can be added to many of the recipes you made. Sinmett nutrition makes some tasty recipes.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thanks for the tips! Glad you found the video interesting! I definitely want to get better at eating mushrooms so these should definitely help. 😃💚

[@christinaduncan8285]

About the Wegman's Wild Blueberries, I called the company and after MUCH prodding got one person to admit that they use pesticides, "mostly organic pesticides," she said; "mostly" being the operative word. I understand that the small wild blueberries have twice the antioxidants of large blueberries, but for me the Organic Blueberries is the way to go because they're organic (no pesticides). I buy Whole Foods Organic Blueberries.

[@TheVeganGym]

Interesting! You definitely did your research haha! Thanks for the tip. 😄🌱

[@waltersumofan]

Note in Greger's vids regarding beets for workout recovery. Can confirm, I take two of health's harmony beetroot tablets (not sponsored) before workout and I notice a difference afterwards. (lots of walking, row machine)

[@TheVeganGym]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing the beetroot tablets! How much walking and rowing do you usually do? 😄🌱

[@ronishashigdel2776]

"trying not to be dramatic" but being dramatic the whole time hahaha...nice video

[@tatianaharris3943]

I need to buy his new book

[@TheVeganGym]

Definitely! It's got to be an absolute banger! 😃

[@sid6428]

Can you try Medical Medium, Raw till 4 or Starch Solution Protocols and see how you feel?

[@TheVeganGym]

Thanks for the suggestions! If I do something like this again I'll look into these. 🌱😃

[@lauribleu7558]

Re: smoothies and breakfast bowels. I don't use milk, Instead, I use cold decaf I keep made up in the fridge. On the rare occasion I might want "milk" for a recipe, oat and nut milk is actually ridiculously easy to make. Soy milk, not so much. This way I avoid all the processed gunk added to commercial milks. I soak nuts (usually cashews) or oatmeal overnight and blend them. All the recipes online have you straining it with a nut bag. Since I don't drink milk, I don't bother with straining. BTW, my sodium count for this day was 424 mg. My total calories were about 1600. I am not an athlete but a reasonably active woman, so I can't eat as much as you. Yes, I regularly hit Dr Greger's Daily Dozen. I've never had much a taste for salt, but I do use LOTS of herbs and spices.

[@TheVeganGym]

Interesting idea of using cold decaf from the fridge! I totally agree how awesome homemade plant milk is and your method sounds super simple. 424mg of sodium sounds wild considering the trouble I had! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 😃💚

[@basilechatelain965]

I drink reishi and chaga mushroom powder with hot water kinda like healthy coffee :)

[@TheVeganGym]

Love that! Thank you for sharing! 🌱

[@annaha7462]

What's the name of those starch pockets for spices please ?

[@TheVeganGym]

Here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4bOn4yle6h4n8ksi=buqCb4yuk_OGnOSL

[@katievdbshsh757]

Ha ha ha, your statement of hiding capers like you do for your pet was great. Oh man, your comments kept making me laugh!! About dirt & mushrooms..Glad you got thru this week ok. I have to do 1,000 mg daily sodium. Doing great-- can tell when I eat to much salt now. Since you are an Athlete, you do need more. Great info though. Thanks. God bless you from grandma Katie in Oregon

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for your kind words and support, Katie 🙏😊

[@user-th9cu3hq6h]

I had to laugh... Your frustration reminds me of my initial attempts to follow the "Daily Dozen". It's difficult to make such drastic changes to your diet, and I'm still fighting my cravings for salt. It took months (11) to develop recipes that suit my taste and contain all the nutrients need. All I can say is my journey was worth it. My blood pressure and cholesterol are near optimal. My arthritis no longer keeps me tied down and I've lost 40#. Don't give up too soon. Don't try to do it all at once. Gradually replace foods in your meals with healthier options. You can do it if you give yourself time to adjust. You are worth it. Good luck, Pat K (age 77)

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for sharing your story!! I can totally relate to your struggles but it's amazing to read about how you overcame them!! Thank you so much for the suggestions, I'll be sure to make the changes more gradual in the future! 😄

[@JT-ow3hq]

On a scale of 1-10, how cruciferous was your last week?

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha definitely a 10/10 🌱👏

[@Zugzzzwang]

Heyy what app do you use to track macros/micros

[@TheVeganGym]

It's called "Cronometer"!

[@Zugzzzwang]

@@TheVeganGym awesome thank you so much!

[@mustwereallydothis]

If you want to get a good idea of your normal blood pressure, it's helpful to take it three times with each reading a few minutes apart.

[@TheVeganGym]

I like that idea! Thank you for the tip. 😃