Trying the Bryan Johnson "Anti Aging" Lunch

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Trying the Bryan Johnson "Anti Aging" Lunch
Bryan Johnson is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, and author... and now KZbinr ‪@BryanJohnson‬ on a mission to create a blueprint to extend a healthier life through food and nutrition. He's hired a team of scientists, doctors, nutritionists, and chefs along with constantly measuring changes to his own body and now along with others to create the perfect diet that slows down and reverses aging.
This is his lunch that he eats daily. I wanted to try it and give you my thoughts on the taste, how I felt, and my general thoughts.
I am NOT a health food junkie, I am not a nutritionist so I can't give my thoughts there... But could I make the plunge and eat this every day? I don't know.. maybe.
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[@SauceStache]

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[@LithaMoonSong]

you forgot the black lentils

[@SauceStache]

Nope they were there

[@elanshift6280]

Yes.. try it.. for at least a week... it will be interesting to see what the results are - how you feel etc...

[@angelalewis4213]

I would love to see you do it for a week, but I think it would get boring if you tried to do it for much longer than that. Something that strikes me about his diet, is that he leaves out so many equally healthy foods. I mean, where is the red cabbage? He strikes me as narcissistic also, wants to be young and beautiful forever but doesn't have time for a relationship because he is trying so hard to stay young and beautiful.

[@RobertaPeck]

Yes do this!!! Perhaps do a week of this meal slightly modified like with tomato sause. You will get lots of views. Then to do this life extention diet to perfection create a second round of videos basted on Dr. Micheal Gregers latest book : How Not to Age . In his evidence based book he covers the 11 pathways of aging; you would be saying things like " the vinegar and hybiscus tea amp up ampk, one of the Pathways that declines as we age." This is going to be very tricky to handle all this nerd information in an entertaining way; but Dr Greger is able to entertain and teach ,this is why he has so many followers,and you have a similar connection with the people who watch you, so it will be your most difficult challenge but you can do it starting your research while you are copying this millionaires diet on your channel. This will help lead your followers into your master class of How Not to Age Eating

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

I've been following his meals and supplements and most of the exercises for 60 days. I'm 70 and feel so much better. I think I'll stick with it.

[@COOKARE]

😧

[@AwkwardPain]

If it is working and you are enjoying it, then I would keep it up!

[@marvin2678]

you can get this without the restrictions

[@LaciRae]

@@marvin2678calorie restriction is part of the longevity protocol.

[@cherrylu2733]

I just started following him. May I ask? What are his supplements?

[@BlakeMadsen]

I've been eating this every single day for around ~6 months now. It hits the majority of micronutrients and digests surprisingly easily enough to be able to go the gym right away. It's not boring as much as it is consistent and reliable. It's made grocery shopping disgustingly easy knowing what I'll have for lunch every single day

[@SauceStache]

That's awesome! How far along are you prepping?

[@BlakeMadsen]

@@SauceStache We prep it daily! Veggies are washed and chopped earlier in the day for maximum sulforaphane. Dried black lentils go in the instant pot for 9 mins on high and we'll begin steaming the veg once the natural release process begins so that it all finishes at the same time. Just an inch or two of water in a pot drastically cuts down prep time but it's still around 30 mins total, fortunately most of it passive As we've gotten accustomed to the volume, we typically finish a bowl in 15 mins or so I do know that Bryan sometimes adds dark chocolate chips to this for variety and some users on r/Blueprint_ add nooch

[@xHaniffax]

aren't you bored?

[@hibiscusflower5911]

What else have you implemented?! I think I’ll do it too!

[@crystyxn]

@@xHaniffax why do you expect to be entertained by your food?

[@PatrickRoss-f2g]

If you mix the cumin, acv and olive oil together - it makes a vinaigrette . You can spoon half onto the lentils then add vegetables,drizzle the remaining sauce over the veggies! Squeeze with lime- Very flavorful!

[@azeriff]

❤

[@muhamadhelmi7949]

Acv?

[@4-kathryn]

@@muhamadhelmi7949 Apple Cider Vinegar

[@starrseed2687]

@@muhamadhelmi7949apple cider vinegar

[@Mr.Chedda_]

@@muhamadhelmi7949 Apple cider vinegar

[@ashanticrawford6033]

I DOOOO want you to try the Bryan Johnson plan, at least for a week! Thanks so much for showing us. I’ve seen at least two other people try it and be surprised that it didn’t taste as bad as they expected but your opinion sealed the deal for me. I’d like for see you try the other food items on his plan. Thanks again and Happy New Year!

[@SauceStache]

YES!!! ok im going to do it!!! I just needed the littlest of pushes haha

[@ZenMika]

@@SauceStachePush….push. ☺️

[@quartztoad]

@@SauceStache The beet poke is pretty nice

[@tylerpearson7179]

@@SauceStacheya i’d be very interested to see a week…. Month might be hard but if your up for the challenge go for it!!

[@tylerpearson7179]

Would you consider a variation? Flax oil or salt??

[@CaseyVHunter]

I believe it's more important to find a way to incorporate all of these healthy foods into our diets daily than it is to make sure you're eating this exact meal every single day. The lessons learned are more important vs this exact application.

[@garethbaus5471]

That is probably true, but hitting all of those things in a single meal by default is a fairly easy way to do it.

[@josesantibanez]

Hey SauceStache, maybe you can try this protocol but with some little variations, can blend the oil with the seeds, lime and vinager and make a sauce for toping, try maybe add avocado idk something like that. Would be nice see you try a month or at least 2 weeks doing the protocol, sleep and exercise included!

[@SauceStache]

Love that idea!! do it but with my twist and see if I can help the food a bit

[@sandrochiavaro7831]

@@SauceStacheI was about to say this. I feel the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, sodium, maybe add nutritional yeast 🤷🏻‍♂️ and make a sauce for the steamed veggies.

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

@@SauceStachewell, the good Lawd knows you couldn’t hurt it😹😹😹😹

[@tomcotter4299]

You don’t need to follow Bryan Johnson’s protocol to sleep, exercise, and eat well. Sleep, exercise, and proper nutrition have been standard health advice for the past 50+ years.

[@unintentional_perfectionist]

Congratulations on your incredible weight loss. I also love your videos. Wish I could do a chickUN nugget review with you and Monica. But I have a request. Could you please do a vegan pot pie or chickUN pot pie? I’ve never seen one before. And I feel like that would be an amazing comfort food video. Thank you. ❤️

[@JOnnbob]

this would be great!!!!

[@SauceStache]

Wow thank you so much for the SUPER! YOU Rock!!! And thank you for the really nice comment! I could totally work on a vegan pot pie!! This could be fun to try to make something like this fall into my new way of eating!!

[@mgdrew3044]

It would be cool to see you do your own twist on this, use the same ingredients but put it together differently 😊

[@elijahh2220]

Betting the guy pays someone to cook for him, no way someone that rich cooks his own meals every day. Also, I'm sure there's some reason it's boiled, but I can't help but think how much better it would be roasted.

[@arthorim]

Many people cant digest cruciferous vegetables. In my case I get too many stinky gases. I still eat and love Kale and cauliflower.

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Cardiologists told me it's important to have those gases daily. Try broccoli sprouts, the sulphoraphane Dr Jed Fahey,and Dr Rhonda Patrick.

[@a.k.salazr]

I noticed that he eats what seems to be a plant based diet and he says he has a research team that uses every single ingredient with research behind it. I would love if you tried his other meals like the "berry pudding" which actually looks good. It would be awesome if you tried his plan for some time too and let us know your thoughts. I have to give this recipe a try.

[@emmaythegray]

While this didn’t look too bad and I could see eating it (NOT the mush version) once in a while, in general I’m not a fan of fear-based eating. When I “team of experts” I die a little inside. Prefer to start from a place of joy then make it healthier- the middle path. 🙃

[@robynhope219]

Yeah, this is sensible, but Bryan is extreme.

[@mellocello187]

I so agree on avoiding the fear-based presenters, but Bryan feels positive and even joyful to me. I think he comes from a place of wanting to be around for his kids and his passions as long as possible, v. being afraid of dying.

[@serenakoleno9338]

Not sure about boiling everything unless you are making soup. Steaming would keep more nutrients plus be quicker. I would prefer no cruciferous veggies, easy to swap out for other nutritious ones. Just batch an instant pot of lentil soup would be my version. Skip hemp, because I eat tons of seeds for breakfast. And that's way to much cumin for one serving for my taste. Maybe a quarter teaspoon cumin and a teaspoon of tumeric, plus some black pepper. I would add some iodized salt, too. Probably use onions, celery, carrots and at the last minute, some beet greens. TFS

[@dj.h7424]

But… you’ll only live to 115 that way.

[@CleansHaven]

What's wrong w cruciferous veg now?

[@elijahh2220]

@@CleansHaven Was guessing a FODMAP thing until this comment ended with adding celery and onions. But this meal would WRECK someone who's sensitive to FODMAPs with all the cauliflower and broccoli and whole garlic clove, lol

[@colleendemaio]

​@@CleansHavenmaybe because they cause gas

[@danm8004]

Literally nobody knows anything about nutrition for longevity, you should all just give up.

[@UnderoathHasMyBrain]

...I'd need some other seasonings with that, bro. Like... life without seasonings is... bland. 🤣

[@SauceStache]

It was missing seasoning... very bland taste. But for him its not about the taste. ITs about what you are getting out of it.

[@mikorisheridan6769]

He injected a 17yr olds blood to become young, rich people are crazy fr but this lunch looks basically like what I eat all the time, I'm sure other vegans can relate

[@nickyrivernene5921]

Yes definitely, mines a green smoothy with banana, chia seeds, spices and other plant based meals as necessary lol

[@janerainbow22]

Yeah, diet is only one aspect of health. For the majority of people with various existential stresses, which can significantly impact, health, disease and longevity, expecting to get the benefits of a crazy billionaire experiment, just by eating the same food, is a bit of a stretch.

[@nerida3347]

Nah, I'm more of a pasta and wraps sort of vegan. Love my carbs a lot lol but I'm trying to cut down

[@mikorisheridan6769]

@@nerida3347 I just mean the veggies like, it's not uncommon for vegans to just be eating a large amount of veggies in a meal because we actually like them compared to others, don't get me wrong, I had a large pizza yesterday and pasta the day before 😎 carbs are important tho to eat

[@NoHow_Never]

If I had to eat that every day I wouldn't want to live longer.

[@Ella.L.]

Haha, same! 😂

[@ColtA13]

WHO WAAAAAANTS TO LIIIIIIIIIIIVE FOREVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER

[@PoeLemic]

[On an aside about Health-Span versus Life-Span ...] Trust me, as I said to commenter below ... You don't want to live to the age of 100+, if you don't have good health and mobility. I just got finished taking care of my Mom (who was 93) for last 6/7 years after she fell in 2017 and was less mobile, and really unable to take care of herself without my wife and my help. So, the age number is not what matters. It's being healthy ... called "Health-Span". Don't worry about the age number; worry about the health span. Thankfully, she had most of her faculties to her last days. Low level of senility, but she did have inability to get around. Again, you don't want excessive age without great health. It's not envyable nor enjoyable -- having seen it first-hand.

[@gunidalal8531]

I agree! My dad is 86 and not mobile anymore. I do not want to live if I have to live like him.

[@barbarathorndyke1586]

I'd rather die younger enjoying my meals than force myself to eat the same boiled, tasteless veggies every day to theoretically live longer.

[@jf7654]

This doesn't even take into account the social loss of peers. My grandfather who is 90 is so lonely. He hass spoken about how difficult it is to lose your spouse, friends, siblings, coworkers all to age and being the only one left. We have a lifespan for a reason.

[@ericgeorge8449]

This is totally missing out on the healthiest part of the broccoli, Sulforaphane. It either needs some mustard powder sprinkled on it, or it needs to be chopped fine and rested *before* cooking. If Bryan Johnson is not aware of this, then I definitely question his program.

[@nickyrivernene5921]

He is questionable lol whole foods plant based is the way, no need to limit variety. He does seem to want to eliminate choice because he recons he makes poor decisions and wants A.I to take alot of choices away, like bed time, meal time ....

[@Seánybruv]

You can also just eat some raw broccoli along with the cooked too to get the sulforaphane.

[@julesmbc]

He was doing some power green drink until a few months ago, and among all the supplements, I can't imagine that they don't have sulphorohane among them somewhere.

[@mendax7125]

How does mustard powder play with the broccoli?

[@ericgeorge8449]

@@mendax7125 There are two parts to sulforaphane: one precursor and one enzyme. Then enzyme is destroyed by cooking. But it is present in any cruciferous plant, including mustard. When I cook frozen broccoli, I always sprinkle some mustard powder on it.

[@girliedog]

Oh boy boiled veggies or mush, healthy food does not need to be bland.

[@lizmednick3842]

Here's the thing, Stache. There's nothing wrong with any of these foods and you could make them a lot more delicious by just throwing them into a stew or soup of some kind (i.e. chili, minestrone or something similar.) I think the bowl as presented is meant to look abstemious and appeal to a kind of stereotype of what's healthy. Meanwhile, Bryan Johnson does not look as young or younger he did in before photos from 2017. He looks like he's had work done.

[@Crushanator1]

His estrogen regimen is doing some serious work too.

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

You don't have his sons blood, so probably won't work 😂 jokes aside, I really really hope you aren't going down this new agey road. There is healthy, and then there is having an unhealthy obsession (which I think his ideas fall into). Just my two cents. Hope you and Monica had a good new year 💚

[@SauceStache]

hahahah true!! Lets just say im mixing it up. Im still approaching everything with a lot of skepticism. I do promise that you will never see me go full tilt hah

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

​@@SauceStache that's a fair and measured response. I appreciate your will to try new things and experiment, which is one of the things I love most about you and your channel. I just don't don't think it's healthy to live like that daily (I mean, it's all good and healthy food, but at what cost?!?! Hahaha). I would hate feeling like I had to eat that daily. Maybe if it was spruced up a bit with some other ingredients and seasoning. But, that same lunch everyday? No thanks! Kudos, for managing to eat the whole bowl of 'mush' 😂 not sure I could've done it 😂 again, just my two cents

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Side note: I can't look at his photo and NOT see Data from Star Trek.

[@tomwillard7251]

I have a feeling we’re going to see this in the frozen section of premium grocery stores like Sprouts or Natural Grocers in the next 2 years.

[@Majorhavoktv]

I could eat that bowl in about 1 minute no problem.

[@colleendemaio]

I do think the X factor for a lot of centenarians is their mental outlook. Bryan Johnson's regimen, interesting as it is, seems rather joyless, and the effect that might have on his youthfulnees/longevity can't be quantified.

[@ariesmry]

Exactly. this is what happens when you get overly clinical about aging... you miss out on the joie de vivre. Besides having a great diet and daily, functional movement, many centenarians also have a sense of purpose, a strong community, and a genuine appreciation of their world. There is a simplicity to their life. I have several family members on both sides of my family that lived close to or past 100 and there diet was what it was. Having peak physical health, whatever that means, was not the only factor.

[@jeffreypaulbobrick]

As Bryan is basically striving to improve the human experience, be a significant thought leader and needle mover harnessing the best of humanity and AI together, I think he has enough purpose! Super Veggie is pretty tasty. Getting the right combinations in with the bites makes it better!

[@leslieshatkin707]

He used to be depressed and suicidal now he says he feels joy every day. You have to read his story and watch his KZbin to understand this is joy for him. His methodology was and is his survival.

[@aioncrypto974]

It’s not for him because he has his 16 year old son doing it with him and he has a team of 20 coming to his house everyday. For an average Jo your statement could be true because you’d be somewhat isolated & doing everything different than those around you.

[@mickeydemas]

The thing is. This routine and way of eating brings HIM joy. The problem is it’s not a lifestyle most of us want. Other centenarian cultures go dancing while encouraging physical activity, fresh food and tight family and community bonding. He’s focusing on himself which is no surprise because we, in America, are individualists. But centenarians exist primarily in Collectivist communities where there is a culture of focus on each other, the well being of the group.

[@AwesomeFDO789]

I'm honestly suprised that they couldn't make this dish healthier. Broccoli sprouts especially frozen have a lot of sulforaphane. You can cook it but they you'd need to mustard seed to sort of reactivate the sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a very powerful antioxidant.

[@Atut522]

also helps you rip some toxic farts

[@LaciRae]

broccoli adds fiber & necessary micronutrients to his recommended daily intake. sprouts may not amount to the same percentage of potassium, vitamin c, phosphorus, etc.

[@LaciRae]

he also takes a supplement specifically for sulforaphane.

[@emilily6513]

Yea, I think adding more spices wouldn't harm either, and turning it into more of a sauce rather than just sprinkled on after everything is cooked, would probably taste better. Likewise, if you roasted the vegetables with the spices on them. I don't see a need to be so ritualistic and do the same exact thing every day.

[@marianamaguire7450]

It doesn't lose sulforaphane if you microwave it

[@steveday4797]

Every time I've seen the man he looks like Data from Star Trek. He has a really weird palour, bit like he's had a plastic wash put on him. The veggie soup looks tasty though

[@marystestkitchen]

lol your face at the soup! Truly doesn't look bad though. Just maybe some of the ingredients need to be blended with more seasonings and used as a sauce?

[@DennisSchmitz]

since there's so much cumin already, I would just add: Paprika, pepper, onion powder, oregano and fresh cilantro as well as some cayenne. :D

[@SauceStache]

hahaha it was a rough first bite... but not as rough as I expected so really it grew on me. I like the idea of making a sauce. like a ground cauliflower, oil and vinegar type thing haha

[@NickCombs]

Eating the same ingredients every day doesn’t sound like a healthy diet. It is probably fine for a while, but I can’t see it being better for you than mixing in different fruit, veggies, legumes, etc. I also notice it doesn’t contain any living ferments.

[@RC_723]

At first I honestly thought Bryan Johnson was a total nut. But watching more of his content made me realize he is actually just doing this for the benefit of all. Living longer is all some people strive for. It’s honestly “noble” in a way, some millionaire dude spending all this money to use the scientific method and find ways to extend our existence. My personal view is that eating veggies and staying active is what leads to a physically healthier life. I’m not vegan or vegetarian by any stretch but I recognize the importance both to myself and to the entire WORLD (look up how much fresh water goes into making ONE burger) ultimately is. It’s just the most sensible solution imo. Eat more plants people!!!

[@tamcon72]

Most super rich people don't know how to live, LOL! You can have this plus some other things, like, I dunno, bell peppers and other spices and herbs, and have much nicer and healthier meal. Happy New Year, and thanks for posting : )

[@moonmad7]

I'd love to see you make this dish tastier but still super healthy.

[@sarahpineapple92]

You should blend the hemp seeds in it. They will make it super creamy, similar to blended cashews

[@freudianslippers6567]

Ohh thanks for that tip, I've just been putting them on top of things. Going to try this when I use them again.

[@Danuxsy]

SARAH NOT EVERYTHING HAS TO BE CREAMY DO YOU UNDERSTAND

[@suicune2001]

That seems like an ok lunch. I'd add more spices but otherwise it looks good.

[@DennisSchmitz]

some pepper, paprika, onion, oregano and cayenne as well as some fresh cilantro won't hurt :)

[@suicune2001]

@@DennisSchmitz Yes!

[@susiebrown6646]

I eat a nutritious salad in the mornings and nothing else during the day. I always feel good the next day

[@quartztoad]

I've been really interested in Bryan Johnson's recipe and so I was happy to see this cross-over content. I started off with boiling the veg and now I'm baking it on a pan that is greased with the olive oil. I haven't gotten to the point of being able to brave that many veg with 0 salt but after a week of eating his food I am noticing I don't have many food cravings which is new for me

[@SauceStache]

I think I would try steaming it too... I know that holds more nutrients from what Ive read... baking it releases a lot more flavor though so thats a bigger added benefit! Thats amazing with the cravings. I've always been a dinner variety type of person, but for lunches or other snacks I tend to eat the same thing over and over and over... so I do think once I got into this, if it was all prepped I would probably enjoy it. I'm getting excited to give this a go

[@tomnjudyorton732]

I’d think roasting would cause you to eat more advanced glycation end products that may increase aging process in theory same as any high dry heat cooking processes. I think I’d do steaming as that’s how I usually cook my veggies.

[@marvin2678]

0 salt is crazy

[@jag519]

Yea, I think tryin it for a week/month (or until you decide you need to stop) sounds like a cool video!

[@ginanotafan1039]

Possibly a hot take, but the irony of Bryan "Longevity" Johnson is that for all intents and puroses, he's already dead. I certainly wouldnt call what hes doing "living." His end game is "i got to live 100 miserable, joyless years!!" Um, yay??🤔 Id rather have fun & die sooner, if thats the choice, but i dont think it is. I predict bro is going to live the standard life span, no more & no less than anyone else- the only diff is he'll have spent the life he did have being a vain, self-obsessed weirdo who didnt allow himself to experience even 1/1000th of the joy he could have. Yet he thinks he's #winning.😂 More like #delusional!

[@GSS_94]

The green bowl of mush is just one component. Bryan also consumes supplements and exercises and there's a lot to it. Just the mush is incomplete for getting all the nutrients your body needs.

[@SauceStache]

Yes... this is very true.

[@salvadorpalma8173]

He also spends 1h a day applying makeup, aparently, which is definitely part of the no aging branding.

[@bogdang.7627]

But these vegetables should be organically grown, especially broccoli and cauliflower, because they are often treated with chemicals to make them grow big. The second thing is to focus on healthy, seasonal vegetables and fruits. This requires changing my daily habits so that I don't eat broccoli every day. The list of cruciferous vegetables is longer, so they can be replaced with other vegetables such as kale, kohlrabi or Chinese cabbage. I think it's worth diversifying the menu. One thing that is worth sticking to is things that provide low GI and even more so have a low glycemic load

[@doris3594]

So glad you made this!!! One thing bothered me about this recipe! Dr. Greger states that’s the sulforafane levels are greatly reduced when cooking cruciferous vegetables and advised sprinkling dry mustard on the cooked veg to restore it. Not sure if any of the compounds added to this recipe did that. And, I followed Bryan’s KZbin short of his recipe that said to add the raw garlic and ginger to the dressing that included the cumin, EVOO and vinegar. I made the recipe as directed in the KZbin short and it was tasty, with the addition of the dry mustard. But lots of effort for a daily lunch, as it’s advised to cut the vegetables at the time of cooking to maintain the antioxidant levels that deplete over time if cut in advance.

[@AndwiseTheHappy]

I was just wondering something similar. Like, does adding salt for a little bit of flavor deactivate certain benefits?

[@PoeLemic]

Yeah, I love to see you make more of his meals. Let's see if you can tolerate it for a long period of time. It's just hard to see that becoming an everyday meal without you revolting eventually.

[@gohawks3571]

Agreed. Good idea to try out at least, but yeah, long term😑

[@willcookmakeup]

An ENTIRE tbsp of cumin?! I'm so shocked this didn't taste straight up awful. Cumin is so overpowering

[@SauceStache]

It was wildly overpowering... but it still came together to not be terrible

[@gayledeacon2203]

I don't see the harm in mixing up the Cumin with other spices of known benefit. Maybe a teaspoon of cumin, a teaspoon of turmeric, and a teaspoon of paprika. Also I'de add some form of onion or leak.

[@willcookmakeup]

@@gayledeacon2203 thay would be so much more palatable. Again, I'm honestly shocked it wasn't disgusting. I have formal culinary training and I only ever used a full tbsp of cumin when making a batch tikka sauce that would serve more than 10 people. Honestly, now I kinda want to make this and see how it turns out haha

[@gayledeacon2203]

@@willcookmakeup yeah, I love cumin but I use it carefully or it overpowers every other seasoning I add (and when I cook I raid the spice cabinet according to whim).

[@willcookmakeup]

@@gayledeacon2203 lol totally. An entire tbsp seems just crazy. It's like oregano or thyme. They can completely ruin a dish if used too heavily. Arguably, despite it being my fav flavor, garlic too. Allium vegetables are amazing but omg can they ruin something. Especially raw. I made an accompanying sauce to a fried polenta ball in school and it called for only one raw garlic micro planed clove, and I was like - no we can deff do two... omg it was actually inedible people were coughing left and right. Nearly all the young children who were at the event that tried it stared crying. Bahaha I'll never forget it. I'm ranting now, but ultimately I am still surprised that a full tbsp of cumin for a single serving wasn't completely inedible

[@marycanary3871]

this is how i’ve been eating for years as an OBGYN and professional athlete! if i were a billionaire i could’ve been famous for it 😭. i prefer making the hemp into a thick cream with herbs and alliums and topping my veg with it.

[@PlantBasedJan]

I’ll follow you and buy your supplements. 🥳

[@docAvid314]

I think a highly varied diet is best. That may all be healthy stuff, definitely good things to eat, but having the same meal every day is probably not a good choice.

[@WasabiBob1000]

There are many ways to eat healthy that don't make it devoid of any joy or creativity. When you turn food into a means to an end instead of an activity or hobby, you get whatever Bryan Johnson is doing.

[@gleann_cuilinn]

It's so cute that Brian Johnson calls his HRT "non-feminizing". Okay girl when you're ready to be one of the dolls we'll be here for you 💖 🤍 💙

[@godminnette2]

Johnson receives lots of rightful ridicule from many others in the "longevity" community, including researchers, as you alluded to. A lot of the things he advocates for are not what gives him his "youthful" (to me it's smooth, but offputting) appearance - his weekly IPL treatments are likely to cause that. Eat well, exercise well, sleep well, and do some basic skincare (don't under or overshower and use moisturizer), and you'll be fine. Much of Johnson's micromanaging advice, including this meal, aren't really based on anything, and he'd likely get the same results he currently gets even if he ate a far different, yet still generally healthy, diet.

[@juliedesnick7401]

The Dr. Greger regime of the Daily Dozen is also a lot of food! I guess it takes a lot to get all of our nutrients with F and V.

[@pedromartinezlopez]

You can make it cheaper, faster and more convenient by microwaving frozen broccoli/coliflower/mushrooms and using pre-cooked lentils. Also, the type of mushrooms and/or lentils makes little different in the overall health benefits.

[@UniquelySustainable]

I'm assuming most people going this strict might not want to use microwaves or frozen foods.

[@pedromartinezlopez]

​@@UniquelySustainableMicrowave is a healthier cooking method than, for example, boiling, because it preserves more nutrients. Frozen fruits/veggies are also healthier because they are picked up at the optimal moment and producers can use less pesticides and other chemicals.

[@shellyt556]

I have heard about Bryan and my first thought was you poor things 😂. Bryan is a very disciplined man that is for sure. If you can keep up his diet, more power to you; if you cannot would not hold it against you 😅

[@daberonifeast]

You guys are both looking so glamourous! ✨

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!!

[@Xilon86]

i eat it like 3-4 times a week and done it for 4 month at least. no problem! :)

[@SauceStache]

Nice!! I've gotten the motivation to try it. Going to start soon

[@Xilon86]

@@SauceStache Then you must try the nutty pudding.. its amazing!

[@usa2342]

Please do his whole diet protocol! It was nice to hear honest opinion from you guys!

[@ArtemisGreenleaf]

The whole veggie plate looks great, except for the fake salt. That stuff is just nasty. I would think steaming or roasting the veggies would keep more of the nutrients inside than leaching them out into the boiling water. I would rotate legumes--too many lentils can be bad for people with kidney issues.

[@ekuude]

I don't get the war against sodium. It's essential for your body. Just use moderation! NO need for replacements unless your doctor instructed so

[@nickyrivernene5921]

Ah cool, will watch this later to see if you agree with me that a whole food plant based diet and walking is all you need to do to dramatically improve your life. He is interesting but has some strange ideas, he is a billionaire after all. He sells olive oil as well which is his favourite necessity which is really only empty calories. : )

[@SauceStache]

Yeah very unique individual. Im curious what it would look like doing this for a month. How things would change and how I would feel. He is all about the olive oil haha

[@nickyrivernene5921]

@@SauceStache yes lol, going to watch it now, I'm sure it will be very interesting as usual 💚

[@nickyrivernene5921]

​@@SauceStacheGreat video, you've demonstrated the reality of it very well. I would be interested to see you take it further but that's up to you. I have a green smoothy of kale, spinach, banana with chia seeds, pepper and turmeric, ginger a tiny bit of cayenne pepper, it's good for keeping your arteries flowing. Sometimes I mix and match according to my mood. You'll find a good use for all herbs and spices. Anyway it's easy to drink but prep and cleaning the blender are a pain. It's raw obviously and it's supposed to protect your system from access fats and sugars that you might eat and nutrient rich. They use green smoothies and fasting to cure the big c it's that special. I think the whole food in Brian's case is better than in pulp form 😅

[@nickyrivernene5921]

​@@SauceStachemaybe you could water it down and drink it. It still fills you up and you might not be as thirsty.

[@dylany7701]

i think it would taste best as a chopped salad - not pureed and not whole veg. so a middle ground between the two options.

[@Zencast5]

Stache, you're looking better.

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!! I am really putting a focus on my health the last few years!

[@andrewwashere82]

I'm down with you trying for a week. I feel like a month be better for discernible results, but might be harder too. Especially everyday. 🤔 Maybe shoot for a month, but if you miss some days, no big deal?

[@SauceStache]

So I decided im going to try it for a month!! Im going to do the month of February!!

[@andrewwashere82]

@SauceStache Noice bro, I'll be rootin for ya! 🙌

[@GoodWillPrevail]

Looks like a really healthy meal albeit a little bland. The hummus did not look appealing!

[@JLeviNow]

I was just saying that, at least add some paprika or something

[@SauceStache]

Right? The hummus was not appealing at all.. but I was surprised at actually eating it, Monica was fully turned off by it but really I ate the whole thing. Not as bad as it looks, but still not great.. no wow

[@jwmcneelyIII]

I hope you don't spend a lot of time on this. I'd like to see more of a more encompassing look at Whole Food Plant Based stuff, basically what you always do with less or no oil. But even so, I have done many of your recipes successfully by just omitting the oil, and for the most part they've turned out fine. It would be great see a bunch of WFPB burger ideas. Always love your videos!

[@julesmbc]

Blueprint has 10+ recipes on the website, all whole food, plant based/vegan... I'm wondering when they will release more.

[@ossimjew]

Could have made a broth or something with all those veggies, this would be much better as a soup.

[@SauceStache]

Yeah... but I dont know how rich the broth would have been with the elements that were involved. I think it would have been a pretty bland broth

[@DennisSchmitz]

some MSG my help? As well as some carrots and celery.@@SauceStache

[@myriammorgenstern2163]

Thats sort of how ive been eating for 20 years. Im 66 i had cancer 2 years ago and now arthritis. I continue to eat like this just because i dont want to eat animals and this kind of food is what i naturally like. But i dont believe in its ultimate health virtues anymore

[@alanwiltzius4862]

💯 I enjoy it every day. Olive oil and the cacao go well. Takes about an hour to food prep for 4 day. The blueprint plan is very flexible for the 3rd meal, he has like 7 options you can make.

[@amitloutube]

this bland food will give you depression...instead try some Indian/thai/Chinese/Japanese tasty food its mostly plant based but extremely tasty!!

[@Edge2177]

Yeah no. Hemp and Olive Oil? Thats not flax, chia, or any omega-3. Whole Food plant based is a better basis for health and long living. Mixing cooked and raw cruciferous is also a better option to get all the enzyme benefits of broccoli.

[@ekuude]

Sorry I'm dumb. How would you incorporate raw and cooked broccoli in a dish for example?

[@ekuude]

@@Edge2177 ok thank you that's what I thought but wasn't sure if that's all you meant!

[@nims3563]

These in ramen or soup is fantastic , plus you get the broth where nutrients may have dispersed

[@BendeMark]

I think I would cut the brocoli and cauliflour into smaller bitesize chunks. Even the mashrooms.

[@WQuietHawk]

I'd be curious to see how the mush would turn out if it was blended in groups of ingredients. Some things don't blend well together, I've ruined homemade salsa by blending it. You may end up with 3 or 4 mushes reminiscent of an Ethiopian meal, that will actually taste good. Also, seems like a bread like component would be helpful for palatability.

[@gayledeacon2203]

I was thinking the entire time that the hummus like mush was screaming for some pita bread, or maybe more vegetables to dip, like Bell pepper strips. Though honestly if I ate this for lunch in that quantity I'de be stuck in the bathroom.

[@tutankhcarmen]

Maybe it's just me, but Bryan Johnson looks quite pale and sickly. He looked healthier before starting his regimen and he does not look any younger than his age. Any extreme ends up having negative consequences.

[@patrickxl1]

Do the protocol for a month. I love it and you will too. My body recovers so quickly from exercise. Very smooth poops also.

[@lauraschwartz1077]

You're using way too much water to cook with and boiling away all the nutrients plus flavor. That whole meal could taste so much better. That bowl of mush does not make me hungry Blech!

[@justinguitarcia]

Walk, eat when youre hungry, drink more water than you think you need and avoid unnecessary sugar… that plus whatever genes you already got, thats it. Theres no way to reverse the inevitable but if you look at common denominators in long living communities it seems to be: lower meat consumption, rich social lives, plenty of walking and high fiber foods

[@ashanticrawford6033]

People once thought there was no way to make a metal can fly in the air but look at us now. I’m not at all saying this will achieve immortality but if it can extend life with a supremely increased healthy lifespan AND health span past the age of 100 and 110, it might be worth a shot. That said, we’ll all have our eyes on him just like we had on Dr. Atkins. 👀 😂

[@SauceStache]

THIS... I 1000% agree with this.

[@PoeLemic]

​@@ashanticrawford6033 Trust me. You don't want to live to that age. I just got finished taking care of my Mom (who was 93) for last 6/7 years. And, the age is not what matters. It's being healthy ... called "Health-Span". Don't worry about the age number; worry about the health span. Thankfully, she had most of her faculties to her last days. Low level of senility, but she did have inability to get around. Again, you don't want excessive age without great health. It's not envyable nor enjoyable -- having seen it first-hand.

[@ashanticrawford6033]

@@PoeLemic but I did emphasize “lifespan AND healthspan” in my response. If you can be 110 but your healthspan is as if you’re 74, that’s not a bad thing, except for the fact that if you’re the only one doing it, you’ll have to see most of your friends and loved ones die, which sucks. But society has been progressing towards much longer lifespans that previous eras could have imagined. I watched Napoleon on Thanksgiving, and after seeing that he died at the age of 51 (which seemed young to me), I Google searched the average lifespan in 1800. “In 1800, no region had a life expectancy higher than 40 years.” Now imagine someone in that day advising people that you don’t want to live to your 50s or 60s when you fast forward to today and the global life expectancy is just over 70. My family traditionally stay pretty active, mobile, and independent through their mid 90s, so I’m shooting for 110. 😆

[@gregoryf3771]

This looks miserable lol. Why not roast the veggies? Make a dal with spices instead of plain lentils? Life is meant to be enjoyed, not optimized

[@thatcriticvideo]

Why do all the people who are like, "This is how you can live longer!" are always telling you to take away as much joy in your life as possible. "You can live to 150 while if you don't enjoy living."

[@salvadorpalma8173]

more importantly, why does a guy that claims a no aging diet has a ton of makeup and still looks every bit of the reported age?

[@nerida3347]

I don't wanna live till 150 anyway lol, 100 is fine

[@rutgers182]

needs more fermented stuff. natto, kimchi, miso. that'll get you vitamin k2 and help your bone marrow make more white blood cells.

[@bshef3424]

Note re: blended Version - Chewing food is an important signal for several brain/body response processes (ie - "triggering" the release of specific enzymes tasked w/ breaking down and assisting with digestion). The absence of "Chewing", (think smoothies)....can have some negative consequences.

[@starrseed2687]

I mean…that’s A LOT of cumin 🫣

[@logan2113]

I'm scared of dying but I'm more scared of living without my people and also living just to live longer. I'll live as long as I can enjoying life, and that has to be enough.

[@alexrayoalv]

Steaming veggies retains a lot more nutrients than boiling. Even roasting is better than boiling in this regard and comes out tasting better. Why the boiling?

[@billyannecrews6651]

I make a soup that has all of that. It’s very good.l… just broth and cook it low and slow

[@LucasHelms-ri5hn]

Why does no one talk about the fact that Brian looks odd and creepy?

[@LesterNygaaard]

I don't know if you read the comments section of his videos, a lot of people talk about it. They say he looks like a vampire, which hey, they live for a while right? I guess he's halfway to eternal life.

[@toriwolf5978]

So he is basically vegan I would say lol I’m keto/ carnivore

[@tigerdeer]

Why would you want to prolong life this miserable? Yuck.

[@SauceStache]

I’m so sorry you feel that what. What would make it better for you!?

[@abhayagarwal5097]

Yea doesn't makes sense unless you have someone to live for.

[@Coindom65]

I wonder if leaving the broccoli out of the 'mush' and then later using the 'mush' as a broccoli dip would be better?!

[@harsha1306]

If I had to eat this everyday and live forever then I choose death. Also he doesn't meal prep. I'm sure he has a team of people who he's hired to do the busy work

[@jinit8083]

This is an interesting concept. I’ve heard consuming less calories makes the mind sharper and the body stays fitter. In a side note the falafel and pita in the sponsored section look dry af. I wouldn’t have been able to eat that.

[@DSCADYT]

Anti Aging is nice and fun, but wtf is that thing on your desk? A laptop without a monitor, but no mouse?

[@SauceStache]

hahaha its just a trackpad and keyboard holder! It's called the TRE. I only used laptops for years, I learned to edit on a laptop, So when I setup my new desk setup with the larger screen I had a hard time switching over to having a separate keyboard and trackpad or mouse. So I found this thing which makes a trackpad and keyboard feel like you're typing on a laptop without a screen... I LOVE it

[@naturalwitchery]

No Just no

[@jakejones2818]

You cut brocolli and cauliflower like a savage 😂😂😂

[@Berkana]

Bryan Johnson's recommendation makes a big mistake by boiling the broccoli. Broccoli's biggest benefit is sulforaphane, but sulforaphane is made when the cells are crushed and two chemicals, glucoraphanin and myrosinase react. But when you boil broccoli, the heat deactivates the myrosinase, so you miss out on the sulforaphane. To get the benefits of sulforaphane, you need to chew the broccoli raw, or blend it, or chop it up, let it react and rest, and then cook it. The sulforaphane itself is somewhat heat stable, but if you cook and then chew it, you miss out on the benefits of the sulforaphane.

[@nobull6524]

Aren’t you supposed to steam it?

[@Berkana]

@@nobull6524 For tastiness, yes, steaming is better than boiling. For health, no. Steaming or not is not the issue; the raw cells need to be crushed for the sulforaphane reaction to occur.

[@davidlynch9049]

Your lifespan is mostly determined by your genetics. Eating healthy is a good idea, so is not overindulging in substances that can negatively affect your lifespan, and not smoking. There are 100 year olds that ate whatever they wanted.

[@SauceStache]

Im going to argue against the "mostly" portion of your comment. Yes there are some outlier 100 year olds that eat exactly what they wanted. My grandfather lived to old age and ate steak and ice cream every day. If I ate like that I would have through the roof blood pressure and be 400 pounds and most likely dead in a few years. Diet and lifestyle play a MAJOR role in your longevity

[@ObscenelyMarvelous]

If Bryan doesn't want to use salt, why not just use powdered dulse? Seems like it would be a more nutritious option than the potassium chloride.

[@quartztoad]

He's avoiding sodium and dulse does have sodium

[@colleendemaio]

​@@quartztoadseems dangerous to eat so little sodium.

[@sergioedhi1839]

Dr Greger seems to strongly be against using olive oil. Wonder what is the reasoning behind Bryan’s use of olive oil. I tend to agree with Dr Greger since it note a whole plant product, processed and no fiber.

[@nickyrivernene5921]

I agree, empty calories.

[@Yortman11]

Great video. But it bothered me so much that you ate it with a fork😅

[@injunsun]

I don't know about trying to do this daily, but it would be lovely if someone else cooked it for me. I would love to see you and Monica try some of Vegan YT bodybuilder Brian Turner's "What I Eat in a Day" recipes, but since you two don't work out like he does, maybe split the dishes between you? He is such a sweetheart, and makes "salads" that are comparable to what I pay $15 bucks for at a nice restaurant here in Knoxville, TN. Be well, y'all.

[@sharonknorr1106]

So when you boil all that stuff, a lot of the nutrients are lost into the water, so unless you are going to use that water, you have already negated some of the benefits. Chopping up the broccoli and cauliflower and letting it sit for about 40 minutes before cooking it allows an enzyme to release the sulforaphane in those - cooking first destroys the enzyme, so again, you don't get the full benefit of those wonderful vegetables (you can season with ground mustard seeds at the end, however, to make up for that if you cook first.) Same thing with garlic - would be much more beneficial if minced up raw and allowed to sit rather than boiling. Anyways, I don't see this as being a game changer for those looking to maximize their nutrition and other benefits of a plant-based diet.

[@Ella.L.]

My thoughts exactly

[@manuscriptsdontburn]

If you could make an experiment and try this for a week that would be great but only if you are able to do it without forcing yourself.

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

What can you use instead of cumin, which I detest.