Did A Vegan Diet Almost Kill Her?

[@Sluggii]

Her intolerance could've been the reason for losing all that weight. If her intestines aren't taking up those calories due to irritation then it doesn't matter how many calories she eats.

[@xxnekonekox]

Lol, its like she was actually just malnourished and littrrally not absorbing nutrition because her intestines were too busy bleeding. Thank god for this channel bc there are so many vegans not feeding themselves right. Like Karen you can't sustain yourself on avocado and chickpeas.

[@piperanderson5119]

Came here to say this-- weight loss is a common symptom of food intolerances

[@llamasugar5478]

Right. It’s like my friend who was starving to death because he is Celiac. Once his gut could recover and begin taking nutrition from the food he ate, he began his slow recovery.

[@guitarsauce5978]

very true, also gaining weight is another. Inflammation responses in the gut can lead to weight gain and even more susceptibility to insulin resistance. So some people when switching to a vegan diet are actually reducing internal inflammation, and loose weight even without calorie reduction. Its one of my struggles with internal inflammation, especially in the gut with my food and non food allergies. I struggle to absorb vitamins and minerals sometimes enough that my hair falls out in clumps and my nails chip and break off, among other things.

[@leeannlyons9476]

GuitarSauce sounds like it’s bloat/water weight and not fat.

[@lazyopia9986]

"Tanya just nearly died, so let's try showing a bit of compassion." Thanks for this. It's sad how it seems many vegan activists/"influencers" seem to only be able to show compassion for animals.

[@orangeradios]

THIS ☝️ Most Important Part

[@annnee6818]

Yes, especially since humans ARE animals technically 😬

[@Shadeadder]

My sister has severe IBS and the list of foods she can eat without cramping pain can fit on half a page (FODMAP). She cannot eat soy, legumes, and most grains. Basically she can only eat berries and some select vegetables. The ONLY major source of protein she can eat is meat. So it really bugs me when people say "anyone" can be on a vegan diet. My sister would literally starve.

[@dianamendoza6829]

The Kazoo Queen I’m glad to see this because while I was vegan, I found out I have IBS-D. I can’t tolerate legumes or whole grains. I am now back to being ovo-pescatarian. I love soy though, but I may also be intolerant to it. :c Anyway, I’m just glad to see I’m not the only one!

[@M_K_M_K_M_K]

The Kazoo Queen I understand! For me it also would be extremely limited... Also IBS, gluten (and lactose) intolerant, cant have legumes except for green beans, no potatoes and cant have soy...... My health has greatly improved since I havent eaten any of the above (onan exorphins free diet due to my medication) and I limit meat and fish to twice a week.

[@LeoWolfish]

And this is why people who want to force the entire world to be vegan (as in the same people who have said meat eaters should die here on KZbin in the past) scare me. Because they don't understand this and insist it is just all excuses. Or worse they just don't care.

[@elektrakomplexet]

I can so relate to this. I was diagnosed with IBS when I was 14, and there are plenty of vegan staples that just don’t work for me. Soy, coconut, rice, whole grain in general, and fibre rich veggies are a no no for me. I also have sensory issues because I’m neurodivergent, so stews, sauces and weird textures doesn’t work either. It’s extra frustrating when many do my friends are vegan and criticise eating meat when I’m there, because I cannot physically eat a vegan diet without being in constant discomfort. I try to eat as much plant-based as I can, but it’s still a struggle since others think you’re just faking it. It’s great to see that there are others who have similar issues, and other vegans understanding the difficulty for us.

[@Legal.Knievel]

I understand. I have a medical condition that requires me to eat red meat, I will become deathly ill (literally) if I don't. But I do avoid other meats and animal products

[@cimy1261]

Please talk about how you can trust vitamins and other supplements, and which brands you do trust. Since they aren't FDA approved, how do you figure out which ones you trust?

[@Evanescentlaycrimose]

This would be great!

[@jasminegates9314]

+++

[@user-us1yu8gx9s]

Id like that video

[@reut0094]

Look for the USP seal. This is a third party that any brand can contract with to provide accurate testing and certification of content and potency.

[@reut0094]

If you want to know safety or effectiveness of a specific supplement, ask your friendly neighborhood pharmacist.

[@IzzyParadis]

thank you for being such an educated vegan! we need more youtubers like this, i’m trying to help with that lol! we need smart vegan youtubers haha

[@lalalablablabla2130]

Educated vegans are so unusual. She should call her self unusual vegan

[@happygimp0]

@lalala blablabla Are you serious? Quite the opposite is true. There are some crazy esoteric vegans that do not know anything but most vegans are very well educated. It is usually the carnists that are very uneducated, in fact, most vegans did go vegan after they learned about animal agriculture, nutrition or climate change. In fact, i believe you are a immoral monster if you learn about animal agriculture and do not go as vegan as possible.

[@IzzyParadis]

ggzh a Argue With Everyone i don’t mean educated as in animal rights an the effects. but rather the way she goes about influencing lol

[@earthmamma85]

As someone who is committed to living a Vegan life because of ethical and environmental reasons, I will do everything I can to avoid animal products... but if my health was deteriorating as hers did I would do what I had to do to survive. The point of being vegan isn’t perfection. It is to avoid using animals when it is possible and practicable. So many vegans need to stop throwing shade at others who are trying and doing their best. Give credit where it’s due but don’t bash people because they medically have to consume animals. Geez.

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

Where I draw the line changes all the time, so I may never always agree with people on that. But I too lack appreciation for all the shade throwing.

[@xBloodGarnetx]

I feel like Ex-Vegans are punished the way people trying to leave a cult or religion are. There's so little compassion or care, a person leaving no matter what the reason is viewed as a threat to the community. It's so unhelpful because people considering interacting with the community are likely to be put off by this. Imagine being Vegan curious and reading some of these comment sections 😞😞😞

[@Ruadhan1334]

Right? I have a few vegan friends in Swayze's shoes, in that they're vegan, they stand by the ethical reasons and environmental science, but... They keep their interactions with the "vegan community" to a minimum, because of this cult-like mindset that they so often see. One of my exes pretty much much refuses to go near vegan blog comments, saying "I didn't leave the Mormons to be part of another cult."

[@m.marten6525]

I came across a post on a vegan thread on Reddit where a person asked how to deal with non-vegan friends, saying it's hard for them. All other comments were mostly just people bitching about omnis, so I asked what's the problem. We had a great discussion and I tried to help out as much as I could. My very first comment with the question got downvoted even tho the discussion was helpful for the author... I don't get those people..

[@Tesrozz]

Imagine being vegan for a few months, all enthousiastic and stuff and then binging on Joey Carbstrong's or That vegan couple's videos. That's what I did, huge mistake. They basically fill you up with anxiety, anger and sadness. I much prefer this "do what you can" approach.

[@leeannlyons9476]

Omg yes!!! I’ve seen so many vegans who it just DIDNT work for them for whatever reason. And the boards of angry vegans just go YOU DID IT WRONG!!! HOW DARE YOU GO BACK TO HATING ANIMALS! And it’s like.... what??

[@mirensummers7633]

The absolutist attitude in the vegan community is really dangerous and dissuades people from going vegan or giving up most animal products

[@christina7454]

Thanks for making this video. I was disappointed in some of the responses on Twitter/the community page. Vegans often get accused of caring more about animals than people, so maybe don't sh*t on someone who genuinely almost died because of their diet change.

[@anvelopes]

I'm with you on this. It's uncomfortable to acknowledge but we have to contend with the fact that a specific group of people can't eat a plants-only diet.

[@christina7454]

@@anvelopes and she only eats meat twice a week. She really seems to do what she can. To me, that falls under the definition of avoiding animal exploitation "as far as possible and practicable." Vaccines and medication aren't vegan either (they're all tested on animals, and often contain animal derived ingredients) but absolutely get your shots and take your meds. It'd be unethical to tell people to hurt/endanger themselves and others

[@Mia-sc5dz]

Christina another youtubed i watch made a really good point. It always seems to be women calling out other women or men calling out women for their veganism or lack thereof. Isn’t that crazy? Men don’t call out other men, and women don’t call men out for their diet. People are weird!

[@alicered5000]

@Jessi - Kiji Art If nikocado was a woman, he would have been hounded & harassed & vilified off of youtube. Instead, he was a joke for a while, and now his channel is thriving.

[@alicered5000]

@Jessi - Kiji Art Sex absolutly is a factor, if you want to ignore facts & pretend otherwise, that's your prerogative, but the rest of us acknowledge reality.

[@jeffpro8]

So the moral of the story is that the vegan diet while it is great, it's just not for everyone. Her story is a great example of this.

[@xBloodGarnetx]

It's also a great example of the benefits of a reducitarian diet, where a fully vegan diet is not be tolerated. Occasional meat is so much better than meat (+/- dairy) being the focus of 2 - 3 meals per day.

[@yanggang7]

A vegan diet definitely isn't for everyone. The problem with this article is that the headline and the way it's written leave people thinking "see, veganism just isn't for everyone, and that's why I'll never give up meat." Veganism still works for most people. The vast majority of people are not going to be allergic to all legumes plus onions and berries, while also being intolerant of iron supplements. This article could have been good for showing that, and driving home that even when a fully plant-based diet doesn't work, you can still significantly reduce your meat and animal consumption. But the author chose to be sensational instead.

[@jeffpro8]

@@yanggang7 I agree about the headline of the article, it was bad.

[@cybercrys]

@@Oraaz because allergies can develop over time and not everyone is born with them. You sound ignorant as hell. Maybe do some research.

[@cybercrys]

@@Oraaz yes. They literally do. I have excellent Healthcare in my country and go to the doc regularly yet somehow on February 23rd I ended up in hospital because after 34 years of consuming gluten I suddenly couldn't anymore and I ate a sandwich. It. Literally. Happens. Don't let your personal experience cloud your ability to learn

[@itsinthewayyoumove4127]

I feel really bad for this woman. I hope she finds health and most of all happiness. She even said that if she could be vegan she would be and I totally believe her.

[@AbbyAndrew]

The article shouldn't have made the focus on veganism because it was her soy allergy (and long list of other intolerances) that almost killed her. That's NOT TO SAY that she "didn't try hard enough" and I have no comment on whether she "should have" stayed vegan! Everyone should do what's best for their health first. So I agree that Tanya did the right thing by listening to her doctors. But the article was sensationalist and misleading. It makes it seem as though her problems could affect anyone that goes vegan. And if someone just quickly glances at the article, it WILL affect their opinion about veganism. Misleading articles like this one are frustratingly common

[@naarelservs9713]

If she ate vegan but avoided soy, she'd be fine. So no, it's not veganism. It's soy.

[@StabsWithPaste]

No, she would not have been fine. She can not eat any beans or peas, including chickpeas. She is intolerant to iron supplements. These things are the lions share of protein in a balanced vegan diet.

[@patty1247]

lloydsgem It’s not veganism it’s her specific gut allergies and food intolerances. My friend is allergic to the protein in chicken, turkey, etc. that’s not the meats fault just her specific allergies.

[@patty1247]

lloydsgem And I not saying she should have stayed vegan. She shouldn’t and I feel bad she is getting so much crap. But veganism is a diet that can work for most people and she just happens to have a health issues that make it not work.

[@krystinac5024]

I don't think this article is anti-vegan propaganda. It's not saying "Eat vegan and you might die." It's pointing out that no one diet works for everybody, and that you might have to change your diet even if it goes against your wishes but improves your overall health. I think that's an important message and it's often overlooked.

[@margaretsensiba3025]

My favorite part about this was her bitching about her bra. Amen, sister.

[@luna-willow]

One of the reasons I ditched bras, never fits right. Lol

[@emilysmith4533]

This reminds me of my friend. She is allergic to all legumes, most nuts, and most seeds too. Being vegan would be unhealthy for her to be vegan, and I totally respect that. There are other ways to make a difference, and my friend tries to eat lots of mussels and oysters to make a small change. Everyone can change little things, but it is not possible for everyone to be vegan

[@wrinkleintime4257]

Emily Smith that’s my situation!! I’m allergic to every major legume including soy , and most nuts! I’ve wanted to be vegetarian but it’s too hard and unhealthy for me ... so I have lots of veggie meals, lots of cheese and yogurt for protein, and meat every once in a while :) Even just reducing meat intake counts!!

[@XenPsy]

Replying to The Sun is like taking time out of your day to rebuke toilet wall graffiti.

[@orangeradios]

🤣 Truuuueee Though

[@shanobian]

How is it I seem to be the only vegan gaining weight lol

[@Me-Want-SnuSnu]

same lmao

[@confusedflourbeetle4734]

Mood

[@thefaerieprincessfromhell666]

nope, but I'm a vegetarian because I still eat dairy products.

[@marad786]

My thickening has been sickening 🙏😂

[@CH-jj8wk]

Girl you ain't alone lol

[@sophroniel]

wowwww. I have gastroparesis. I can basically eat mid to hard cheese, cucumber, white fish, chicken and beef and preserved meats without wanting to disembowel myself. It SUCKS but I dont have much choice if I wanna eat and not be violently ill after every meal.

[@shan4580]

Cucumbers are the one food I can always rely on that will not leave my stomach twisting in pain (my grocery store has started stocking extra so that I don't clear them out every week)

[@redmeghixtape410]

I very possibly have gastroparesis i tried going vegetarian and then vegan and I went very ill after a month of being loosely vegan . I have chronic constipation and nothing works for it on thought I was gonna have to go to hospital a week ago I guess if it was gastroparesis I'd already be in the hospital?

[@orchdork775]

@@redmeghixtape410 Sounds more like IBS to me. The other condition usually causes severe nausea and vomiting, because your stomach is fully or partially paralyzed, basically. At least that's what I've learned about it. People with the condition often have to get tubed to eat, or use a port. I'm not sure if mild gastroparesis could cause just cramping and discomfort rather than nausea, but constipation really sounds like an IBS thing. I would go to a gastroenterologist if were you. They can do a barium swallow test for you to see if your stomach digests food properly, along with your intestines. It's a very common, non invasive test.

[@orchdork775]

@@redmeghixtape410 I really do reccomend going to a gastroenterologist, though, because all sorts of things could be causing your symptoms. Try keeping a food diary for a month, and bring that to the gastroenterologist. That will be very helpful in figuring out what's going on!! There are lots of free template pages you can print out to use for a food diary that have everything you need. Just mark down when and what you eat/drink, and when you get various symptoms. Good luck!

[@sj4iy]

As someone who already deals with medical issues that cause me to have difficulty to keep the weight on, it would be detrimental to me to have to restrict my diet even further. I'm sure there are ways to do it, but I would still have a really really hard time getting enough calories to live normally. I don't blame this lady at all for feeling the way she did, I hope she found a diet that is safe and good for her overall health. That amount of weight loss definitely should always be a red flag to someone. I also know what it's like to not be taken seriously with medical problems (numerous doctors missed the obvious signs of illness over a 6 month period until I had to be hospitalized for 2 weeks because I was going to die). My sister was a vegetarian for 6 years until she needed her gallbladder removed and a lot of the foods she loved eating was making her sick all the time, so she had to change her diet, as well. It's just not always an option for some people, and I'm glad you made a video about this. Thank you.

[@krystinac5024]

Unfortunately it seems like some vegans care more about animals than people :( Human life is important. If your quality of life is lowered (and even harmed) on a vegan diet, then please DO NOT stay on that diet.

[@fionafiona1146]

Getting help from a nutritionist can help without having to eat meat but seeing people suffering is no help.

[@rumbecker5085]

@@fionafiona1146 Any diet that requires a nutritionist is a bad diet, eat who foods plant and animal and no nutritionist is required. Have you noticed that there are no ex carnivore videos claiming the that the diet almost killed them?

[@mushypeasplease8872]

@@rumbecker5085 - sarcasm?

[@rumbecker5085]

@@mushypeasplease8872 zero sarcasm

[@fionafiona1146]

@@rumbecker5085 Because when you urea acid levels exceed the "healthy "amounts of most people you will die of kidney failure or (since frying and bbq are as common) some trans fatt will cause havoc in cells attempting to use it? Diet that requires a nutritionist might be a bad idea but getting that help without extreme intentions (beyond caloric restriction while meeting nutritional needs at a sustainable level).

[@angmeg4343]

Let me just say I really appreciate you positing this video. I was vegan for two years and let me just say I was stupid. I thought following the famous KZbin trend of 10 bananas a date and a bunch of kale was healthy. I became so insanely nutrient deficient that I almost lost my life. Once again I totally blame my lack of proper knowledge for this. However I have had to change and while I eat mainly planet based every single day my personal dietary restrictions prevent me from being able to be vegan while maintaining my optimal health. I fully support veganism and plant based eating however we need to get rid of this all or nothing mentality. It’s not realistic for everyone and the goal is to help everyone find a better way not kill them selves for everyone else’s ideals.

[@anvelopes]

I really wish those channels that promote eating disorders would disappear

[@lalalablablabla2130]

@@anvelopes that would be 85% of vegan KZbin gone. Vegan eating disorder channels are the most popular

[@lalalablablabla2130]

When i bought into the lie that plant based was the most healthy i got extremely ill i dont even want to say how bad as im still recovering. I now eat mostly animal products and have energy for days, i eat red meat 4 times a week minamum. Im so happy i woke up. Vegans are disgusting liers the most nasty people on the planet

[@lynntheplantmuncher9972]

@@lalalablablabla2130 sounds legit

[@orangeradios]

lalala blablabla - That’s a bit dramatic. I love unnatural vegan. She seems cool. I just wish more vegans were like her

[@alecwinner]

Thank you for being understanding and respectful to those of us who struggle with being/can't be plant based! I try my best to be as plant based as possible ,and feel incredibly guilty eating meat. As someone with a severe soy allergy, as well as an intolerance to most legumes and ibd which makes high fiber very bad for my gut, it is virtually impossible for me to go vegan, especially living near minimum wage with no access to things like seitan or even oysters. Thanks for making me feel less shitty for having to incorporate meat into my diet.

[@CH-jj8wk]

Hey! I'm vegan with IBS (similar I assume to ibd? If not the same thing?) And I get you. I've still managed make it work but if I had allergies to soy or legumes I'd be fucked honestly. I'm of the opinion that your health absolutely comes first if it can be seriously compromised by a vegan diet. Honestly if you just reduce your consumption as much as you can and still be healthy then go for it. I know it must be disappointing and upsetting but sometimes we have to put ourselves first.

[@emilyletter5863]

gonna come in here before the asshole vegans come and tell you to JuSt TrY hArDeR...you're doing great!! even decreasing your meat intake by a bit is AMAZING and makes a difference.

[@anjapetterson1907]

Don’t feel guilty! I’m in the same boat. Tried desperately to be plant based/vegan for 15 years, but my gut biome doesn’t digest plant proteins efficiently, as well as non heme iron. Did everything in my power to do the diet just right, including spending $100s a month on supplements, injections, seeing professionals, etc. Still caused my system to fail. All I had to do was incorporate some local pasture raised beef, and am thriving more then ever before. I think taking a stance on gratitude for the lives that were given (so we can live), and realizing that pasture raised beef actually very much aids to supporting a sustainable ecosystem... really, it’s just all part of the circle of life... and this mindset ended up making me more mindful and grateful towards life in general since ending my veganism. Cheers :)

[@christina7454]

@@CH-jj8wk haha I can't eat legumes and I had a vegan tell me they're allergic to strawberries and bananas and they're still vegan (I.e. "allergies are just excuses")

[@anjapetterson1907]

emilyletter hahaha! If I had a $ for every time an inflammatory vegan said YoUrE nOt TrYiNg HaRd EnOuGH.... oh golly, especially coming from a a community that I would expect graciousness from. It’s sad, and it can really get to ya

[@organicallyhannah]

My doctor told me 80% of multivitamins are left in stool.. can you make a video about that? Idk what to believe

[@punkybrewstar83]

If you don't need it then your body gets rid of it. A mult-vitamin covers everything. He is right, but leaves 20% of the vitamins are being used. Multi-vitamins in particular are like this, because there is a range of vitamins that you might already get in your food, and your body will never need all of them. You don't look at a peice of fruit and say, "I won't eat that because I will deficate due to the fibre, I will just eat some sugar instead." Or at least I hope you don't. Not that it is great to be taking endless vitamins that you don't need- but one multi-vitamin should be fine.

[@suides4810]

punkybrewstar83 also some vitamins need water or oils to work in the first place

[@lutheranninja1819]

organicallyhannah Future RDN here. He’s actually wrong. It really depends on the multivitamin. Multi’s heavy in B vitamins and water soluble nutrients will result in the extra being lost in the urine. For fat soluble vitamins, sometimes they are excreted with feces like he said. But not 80% It seems like he was trying to disparage the need for a multivitamin. Which is so dangerous for those who need them. If you’re getting rid of 80% of the multivitamin, it probably means that you’re meeting most of your needs, which is good But that doesn’t make that 20% any less important. Advice like that is why I was iron deficient for years no matter what I ate. I thought a supplement was stupid and useless. Ten years later and now I supplement because it’s just hard to get enough iron as a woman! I hope that helps answer your question!

[@punkybrewstar83]

@@lutheranninja1819 Exactly ☺

[@visions_of_angels]

I second this!!! I take a multi vitamin just in case but I want to know

[@jaidadraco]

I didn't know about tea inhibiting absorption when taken with food. That's really good to know!

[@RagDollCookie]

My name is Tanya and I'm struggling with my veganism at the moment, so that opening line shook me up a bit lol.

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

Not gonna lie hope you put your physical and mental health first. Good luck ✊🏾💚

[@RagDollCookie]

@@angeliparraguirre7329 thank you. I think it's that because of my lifestyle and past of various eating disorders, I find it hard to eat the right things and therefore lack energy most of the time. I struggle with normal active things as a resuly, so sometimes it's difficult to stick to complete veganism you know. For various reasons. Still, I pretty much do. Like 99%. But still.

[@rebekahkasper953]

Rag Doll Cookie hey there, fellow commenter with an ED past! If I’ve learned anything, it’s that the key to success with food is slow and steady! A lifetime of mostly plant foods is wayyyyy better than stints of strict vegan mixed with stretches of mental health collapses and loathing and binging. Do what you can!

[@lalalablablabla2130]

@@RagDollCookie had the same issue it was horrible i didnt even have enough energy to make my bed or paínt my nails, i needed heme iron only found in red meat and b12 only found in animal products so i got a steak and some eggs the next day i sprung out of bed with a new lease on life and could suddenly do whatever i liked. I now have 5 eggs and a peice of steak ,cheese butter tuna everday and am now lifting weights and toning up. Most supplements are not bioviable to you anyway and are useless if not taken with a souce of animal fat like milk. Animal foods are so nutietiently dense that you only need a small amount and won't get fat plus you have plenty of energy to exersise. Dinner now takes 10mins from beginning to end and costs $5 its great im so happy my mental and physical health were improved immediately and cured within a few days anemia gone b vitamin vit d zink deficiency gone

[@RagDollCookie]

@@lalalablablabla2130 I'd rather not go down that route if possible. I can't stand the thought of animals suffering, as well as the world. I know that a healthy and energising vegan diet is possible, I'm just not in a position to do it right now I think. I will keep going and hopefully will become more able to plan, have better energy, and a non restrictive attitude to food.

[@eggmerelda]

Yet another reason lab-grown meat and dairy needs to be rolled out as soon as possible! The husband of a friend of mine has a legume allergy. He can't eat any sort of bean... no tofu... and he has coeliac disease, so no seiten, either! WTF!

[@anvelopes]

That's astonishing, I have to wonder what his diet looks like.

[@reyanazuber6658]

I was thinking the same thing! I bet Tanya will be pleased when her ethics and health needs can align again. It must be hard to have to eat meat while still believing in veganism.

[@eggmerelda]

I can't even imagine, @@reyanazuber6658! I would be devastated.

[@reyanazuber6658]

@@eggmerelda me too. 😢

[@christina7454]

@@anvelopes I mean as a non vegan you still have lots of protein options without legumes. But vegan? You'd basically be eating quinoa and quorn

[@valphipps6509]

I did not know tea inhibited iron absorption. Thank you. That's info I can use.

[@ATurtleAteMyTrex]

i enjoy your response videos so much more than most drama channel videos bc you’re never unnecessarily harsh or mean, you always have good reasons for making these videos, and they’re always really informative and educational; i actually feel like i’ve gained new perspective and wisdom while filling that drama shaped hole aha

[@AIIiecat]

Thank you! You are the first vegan on KZbin that I have seen admit that veganism just doesn’t work for everyone.

[@salyx]

I literally feel her pain. I've had drastic health fluctuations all my life, and five years ago my digestive system shut itself down and I wasted away into almost nothing. As I slowly tried to add food back into my diet, I found that I could no longer tolerate beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, eggs, avocado, and leafy greens, you know, all that wonderful healthy stuff that I used to enjoy. Over the years I have occasionally experimented with a small amount of nuts or seeds and if I'm already feeling strong and I'm really super careful, I can digest them okay-ish. Being vegan (or even vegetarian) simply is not an option for me. Even the rice protein powder I have will bloat me up horribly if I'm feeling weak/in a flare. It's so important to me that people acknowledge that a vegan diet isn't possible for some people, so thank you.

[@curlycrispus2749]

I had issues with iron absorption on a vegan diet (after 3 years) went to the doctors got bloods done. went on supplements and incorporated more fortified foods and vegan foods with richer in iron... went back to the doctors and got bloods done... increased supplement dosage and intake, increase vitamin c with my iron intake... after further bloods still no increase... so i sucumbed and started eating meat a few times a week.. after a month my iron levels where on the rise... i dont eat it everyday but its done wonders for my energy levels and overall health and lifestyle.. just related to this story and wanted to share

[@myaemmajade]

Your concerns about her calorie intake may be pretty off. When you're highly intolerant to things, your absorbtion SUCKS. or at least mine did. I was eating 6k calories a day, and really sedantary, but maintaining a steady weight. I know other people have a similar story. The mention of blood makes me think this was her case.

[@christina7454]

Thought the same thing actually. When I had bad IBS flares the pounds just came off without even trying because food comes out half/undigested

[@unchainedmikki]

@@christina7454 : So true. I found out about my allergies (soy and legumes) when I tried to go vegan. Sometime after about two months on the diet I was horrified when my dinner came out within maybe an hour after eating it looking basically the same as it looked on the plate.

[@christina7454]

@@unchainedmikki same actually! I knew I had a sensitive GI tract but didn't know how bad it was. Legumes are the worst offenders. Need to limit brassica vegetables, overall fiber and grains too. And those are all the foods you want to eat everyday as a vegan for protein, iron, calcium, zinc and so on. (I was veggie in the past without eating protein rich stuff like beans and that took a toll eventually..weight gain, hormonal problems, skin issues, brittle nails, constant hunger/cravings)

[@unchainedmikki]

@@christina7454 : Yeah, not enough protein is a problem. I was never a big fan of meat so I didn't have enough even as non-vegan (I was more fruit and sides person - pasta, white rice, POTATOES, and keeping hunger at bay with chocolate and caffeine). I slowly gained a lot of weight, my skin, hair, nails, teeth... Everything was bad. Then I changed my diet to clean / whole foods / cooked from scratch. I lost a lot of weight, gained muscle in the gym but still wasn't a fan of regular meat too much and being from the central Europe fish and seafood is not so easy and cheap to get here. I still had a few kilos to lose and I always loved animals and felt bad for eating them so veganism seemed like a logical step. And then all hell broke loose... :D I now eat all kinds of animal products (not lactose intolerant, yay) but I buy from small local farms all my eggs, milk, yoghurt and cheese and some of the meat I eat. When I buy meat at the supermarket, I tend to take stuff in sale that is about to go bad soon telling myself that when those animals had to die making sure their meat won't be thrown away is the least I can do. Because my brother works in Tesco store and he's in charge of meat section and you wouldn't belive HOW MUCH of it stores throw away. Seriously, this overproduction is much bigger problem than the fact that people eat meat.

[@christina7454]

@@unchainedmikki honestly, you do you. If your quality of life decreases from a diet then you don't have to follow it. It's easy for someone who feels amazing to say "even if a vegan diet was making my health a little worse I'd still do it"...yeah, they've never been afraid to go out because they had painful diarrhea pretty much every hour. Something you could also go for is organ meats. Since they're not super popular usually not everything gets sold. Not everyone's cup of tea though. I can't eat plain liver, but I make it into meat balls with some mince, onion and herbs. (Plus you can get the same nutrition that's in a big steak in a small piece of liver so it's something to consider when you want to eat less meat)

[@gymnasticsgirltg]

My name is Tanya so the first sentence of this video had me shook. 😂

[@extratao50]

OMG SAME I WAS LIKE WHAT DID I DO? WHAT DID I DO? And then i realized lool

[@taniacanal9751]

ME TOO!!!

[@dariawells7438]

A little off-topic, but you have such a calming voice, I enjoy listening to anything you discuss. Thanks for your videos. Always interesting!

[@supperpuppy8]

Damn I didn't know that about drinking tee with meals.

[@angelableibtrey6239]

Same! I’m glad I found out though, I’ve been drinking a lot of iced tea with lunch because of the heat lol

[@sunnysea24]

@@angelableibtrey6239 From what I've read you should wait about an hour after drinking tea/coffee before eating or about 3 hours after eating before drinking tea/coffee.

[@redmeghixtape410]

Oh wow I learned that in school but forgot dang

[@wjbluv]

This is a great example of why I follow you! Thank you!

[@samiam2088]

The one thing I really appreciate about the vegan fad is how quickly digestive issues and other gastrointestinal disorders are starting to come up in regular conversation, along with a more nuanced understanding of nutrition and dietary health. I follow FODMAP for IBS. I’ve tried a couple days of being vegan and no matter how much I eat, I literally cannot get enough calories in my system and certain vegan staple foods, like cabbage/cauliflower/garlic etc, are on my trigger food list.

[@woodnymph01]

I’m surprised these issues only became apparent after she went vegan, many of the foods mentioned are prominent in both vegan and omni diets. What was this woman eating beforehand??? I feel sorry for people with all these food allergies and intolerances, I avoid certain foods as they exacerbate my IBS but not to this degree and that’s irritating enough.

[@suides4810]

Beanie i never eat any beans and a vegan diet seems to contain a lot

[@LittleVampireQueen]

I think most people on an omnivore diet rarely eat beans and basically never soy. So of course it would only occur after she went vegan.

[@ThatStupidCircle89]

Beanie to this day I’ve never consumed soy to my knowledge

[@erinsymone1645]

This is what shocked me the most as well. Surely soy is in many processed foods?

[@ThatStupidCircle89]

Erin Symone good point actually, I’m sure it’s in smaller quantitie

[@valeriamadrid1115]

Oh gosh! The comments on this video are missing the whole point: No, Tanya has no fault, yes, the newspaper did such a bad job BUT we all know it's a really bad one, the point of the video is to let you know that some people _can't_ be vegan and it's fine, be compassionate plsss

[@lalalablablabla2130]

According to 99% of vegans under that article human compassion is not veganisms concern. Glad i got out horrible movement

[@ardenigleheart9467]

Love how respectfully you talked about this and I hope Tanya watches your video.

[@annikala]

Thank you for this incredibly well-thought out and measured video. Really loved it!

[@tineputzeys]

Thank you for being the voice of reason. Comments like the ones you showed are the reason I did not want to associate with the label vegan for a long time. You are awesome.

[@anvelopes]

The comments on this this video... Swayze, your audience keeps missing the point.

[@samanthab6642]

???

[@gryla5290]

What IS her point?

[@Ruadhan1334]

I've got a soy intolerance, I'm anaemic and can't really take supplemental iron (even two rice krispy treats is enough to stop me up for a couple of days), and a terrible case of GERD that I'm on omeperazole for. While it's technically _not impossible_ for me to go vegan, or even full-time vegetarian, my foodstamps allowance was recently cut nearly in half, to $102/month, so yeah, between all of my dietary needs and restrictions, being even vegetarian can be *prohibitively expensive*. I literally *cannot afford to* turn away meat from the food pantry, because there's a good chance that may be my only source of protein and iron for the month. I'm so glad that you have a level head about this, and that you understand that some people, if not for their budget than for their own individual biology, just cannot do vegan or even vegetarian full-time. Some of us just have to reduce our consumption of animal products as much as our wallets and bodies can afford to.

[@LittleVampireQueen]

Would you think about doing a video about the "how not to die" books by Michael Greger? I know it's a lot, but many of the claims he makes sound far too good to be true and seem to be based off rather small studies. I'd love to hear your opinion, since I only heard positive things about the book(s).

[@dianamendoza6829]

I actually stopped watching his videos because it made me question everything I ate

[@LittleVampireQueen]

Burnt Orange there Is also a cookbook and a book about dieting, which I haven’t read. But I would also add that the diet he suggests and claims will basically Heal every (chronic) disease is a vegan diet. Im exaggerating, but not much xD

[@PMinion]

I'm living for the end "credits" of your videos lately. Enjoying the candidness of it.

[@leeannlyons9476]

Yes. Being a vegan is NOT for everyone. I cannot have soy, legumes (beans or peas), wheat (no seitan), a most nuts. I also HATE most plant sources of protein. I just do. And I don’t want to live in any way where my diet would be so restricted that I can’t eat any protein or have a super hard time eating enough to not stay hungry.

[@tofutofutofu444]

one of those comments thinking she just needed to ditch soy was mine, so thank you for making me realise i didn’t read in enough detail, and for being a beacon of logic as always. i have a lot of deficiencies and gastrointestinal issues too so i should have been more careful in understanding the article better.

[@loisavci3382]

Years ago I was vegetarian for a year. I had frequent, serious asthma attacks until I quit. It wasn't until decades later, when I was diagnosed as allergic to yeast and corn, that I realized that my problem with vegetarianism was that I'd been eating somewhat more bread. How many other people have given up on veganism or vegetarianism because they felt terrible due to an allergy or intolerance? A lot of vegan staples are allergenic to quite a few people (beans, peas, lentils, nuts, peanuts, grains, corn, yeast, avocadoes, and mushrooms, for example). Most of us don't stick with a diet until we're near death.

[@citrusstargems]

An ex-vegan who doesn’t go crazy on the animal products once going back. That’s very nice to hear for once. Good for her and I’m glad she is doing better! ✨

[@Lillpixeychic]

I was sure I would never even consider going meatless and now we are doing meatless Monday every week because of videos like this and your channel. I respect your making a positive point of education and conversation and you bring so many good people to open their minds to a new way of eating that will save the world! You can tell your kids their mom is a superhero 🦸🏻‍♀️

[@Rivracost3]

I take iron in a powder form (it is also a vitamin c supplement). That really helped. All pills had me beyond constipated and the liquid iron gave me terrible heartburn and acid reflux. Thank God the powder works.

[@sdf592]

Environmentalist here. My mom has a few autoimmune diseases and food intolerances. She can have beans but has trouble digesting it due to having other GI conditions. Digesting foods can be painful for her. She also cannot eat a lot of vegetables and fruits due to enzime problems. I would never suggest veganism as a good idea for her. Eating chicken is the easiest and least painful way of sustaining herself and that's okay. Leave the voluntary restrictions to the healthy ones.

[@ijwashere]

Thanks for talking about this subject. This is definitely a problem. I was talking to a friend who has severe nut allergies and is also allergic to all legumes and sensitive to wheat. She wears a medical bracelet because these allergies are so bad. Imagine being on a vegan diet with these allergies! I think we just need to be compassionate towards people with allergies and intolerances.

[@taynaradias5123]

Baffled by how much you're voice of reason. Once again.

[@guitarsauce5978]

agreed, I was very glad to see such a reasonable response

[@jessicraigaquaticsandexoti6664]

You are so easy to listen to! I appreciate you taking on this topic!

[@judytamoongoddess]

I had very similar problem, I couldn't tolerate grains and legumes in high amounts.

[@jeffpro8]

Yeah unfortunately the vegan diet isn't for everyone. I tried going vegan once and I had many digestive problems and felt weak and had difficulty focusing. However I still respect those at that are vegetarian or vegan. Everyone is different, what works for others may not work for you and that's ok.

[@JamieLuv2u]

I am not a vegan. Probably won't ever be entirely because reasons. Your presentations and breakdowns are still interesting and useful and not having extreme views keeps me coming back and listening to a voice of reason. Keep it up.

[@hollyerorabaugh4406]

I have gotten down to eating meat once a week! I’m proud of myself! And I’m so glad this lady is okay now!

[@laurenh9401]

You’re the only youtuber I watch every single AD for, you bring so much knowledge and information to your videos. They’re always backed up with research which probably takes you a LONG TIME girl 🙈 I totally respect you for being a vegan woman who doesn’t come on KZbin and throw misinformation out or strictly what works for you.

[@mindoverbread1213]

I'm vegan with an allergy to soy and must limit my gluten intake. Also have extremely hard time with grains and beans which cause me severe joint pain. Why, because I have Hashimotos thyroiditis, Lyme Disease, and PCOS. I am vegan for ETHICAL reasons, I am sure someone going through what I go through would be eating meat in no time. I have had doctor after doctor tell me I HAVE to eat meat if I want to get better. I honestly just cannot do it. BUT that is just me, I would never judge someone in a case like this. I know how hard it is. I too suffer from severe anemia but, again, I just cannot go back to eating animals. Been vegan for over 15 years if anyone is curious

[@sourgreendolly7685]

I hope this doesn’t sound rude but why don’t your ethics include yourself if that’s the case?

[@pooounderscoreman]

Unpopular opinion: just donate 20 bucks per year to Humane League to offset your meat eating. If you have a consequentialist ethical worldview, this works.

[@CH-jj8wk]

As a fellow vegan, I do appreciate your commitment. However, as much as it pains me to say it, I think you should consider including small quantities of animal products into your diet. What you are going through is hard enough, I see no reason why you should compromise your (already compromised) health. I'm not in any way suggesting you should eat meat every day, but maybe once a week would be enough to keep you healthy. It pains me to say that, and I say it knowing that I would struggle massively with even considering taking a bite of any meat after nearly ten years without it...but I don't think you occasionally eating animal products, just to keep your health afloat, is something you should immediately dismiss as an idea. I respect your commitment, and I appreciate your dedication to what I myself consider to be a very important cause, but your life is valuable too; your HEALTH is valuable. If you can't thrive on plant-based proteins, you NEED to find them elsewhere. (If any vegans disagree with what I've said, I'm sorry but I also care about humans, alongside other animals. I don't like admitting it, but sometimes meat is the best option - not often but for the select few. It's those who have the choice, in my opinion, who should HAVE to take the most ethical route.)

[@mindoverbread1213]

@@sourgreendolly7685 no, you absolutely do not sound rude and I appreciate your comment. Yes, this is something I have heard Gary Yourofsky say and I get it. It is just something I cannot do. Maybe in the future, who knows. But for now, I just cannot and will continue taking my supplements and see where it goes 😊

[@mindoverbread1213]

@@pooounderscoreman Actually is not an unpopular opinion and I get it. But I would rather keep the donation as I also run a non profit rescue here is So FL. It's a sanctuary for senior dogs called Wendy's Rescue. We are a registered non profit and we provide a place to stay to abandoned senior dogs 🙂

[@lizd.2343]

I was really worried when I saw this video suggestion that people might give her shit but so glad that you understand how incredibly hard is when you body just hates everything you put in it. So glad Tanya is okay and that she got a doctor that cares.

[@afphilippou]

Thank you for this video, Swayze. I really appreciate you touching upon the health issues that could deem veganism inaccessible to people. While veganism would be ideal for reducing animal suffering, it isn't possible for everyone to follow it, unfortunately.

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

A guy can dream tho ;)

[@lalalablablabla2130]

It isnt possible for any human to be vegan without supplements that says alot. Humans were not designed to be vegan, you can dream but thats not reality. Majority of people who go vegan become sick and start eating animal products thats just a fact

[@ApocalypsePuppy]

I had to stop being vegan for similar reasons (serious food allergies making it impossible to stay healthy as a vegan - I’m allergic to all legumes, including soy. I’m also allergic to peas, green beans, and peanuts. Additionally, I have celiac disease, so no gluten, which rules out a lot of the alternatives made with gluten). Since I’m a tiny little channel very few people saw my video on it, but I talked about it in a video, and it’s still difficult months later to deal with having to eat meat. It’s not something I want to do. It’s certainly not something I want to do to the animals. People can say whatever they want about it, but it’s not a happy choice I made, and I have ended up eating the very minimal amount (of meat) I have to eat to remain healthy. I feel bad for this woman. She tried to make good decisions for her health, animals, and the planet. I guarantee it’s not easy for her. Thank you for making this video and using actual logic in addressing the comments. I still watch your stuff even as an ex-vegan because your channel is both entertaining and includes some good common sense! We need more of this in the world.

[@rosalynn2921]

Hey quick question: should you drink coffee before or after a meal when taking the supplements? Very imformative video, as I was not aware of this and I struggle with an iron deficiency myself🙏

[@christina7454]

I think the recommendation is to drink coffee or tea in between meals (like wait an hour and then drink coffee)

[@anastasia7170]

No coffee two hours before and after meal for optimal absorbtion

[@rosalynn2921]

Thanks guys!

[@JessieCarty]

I have reflux issues which has limited my choices as I try to eat more whole food and plant based diet, but I want to get some blood work done to see how I'm doing soon. I have a friend with MS who had to add meat back in as well. Thanks for your reasoned discussion on this!

[@ShotgunsAndSalt]

I can't imagine how horrible this is for her, if I had to eat meat I'd SOB, it'd bother me every day I did it. I hope she's OK.

[@minxymoggy]

Just for anyone who does have a soy allergy, I highly recommend Rachel Ama. She's a vegan youtuber who makes lots of recipe videos. She tends to avoid soy in her recipes. I highly recommend her sweet potato stew, so so good 🤤

[@jessicawanna6354]

Sarah Cromwell yes! She's awesome! I just found her recently! Thank you for sharing! 😁🌿🎉

[@ConstantChaos1]

While the sun shouldn't have made this I am honestly disappointed in everyone involve, this is a medical matter.

[@tomjones2157]

Its a medical matter that is super common and should be talked about.

[@ConstantChaos1]

@@tomjones2157 not it isnt? This is a perfect storm of allergies and sevier intolerances. Get the fuck out of here, this isnt a common thing. Also are you a trained medical professional? Is UV? Is the writer from the sun? NO so stop trying to give medical advice.

[@jessica6513]

Refreshingly reasonable for a vegan channel. I developed various food sensitivities on a vegan diet. Like this person beans, legumes triggered symptoms in me(nasal congestion, crippling fatigue and tummy upset). It made getting everything I needed impossible so I either stayed vegan and suffered or changed. I took supplements and remained vegan. I was so stuck in the ideology believing veganism was the healthiest diet and it would be impossible that eating meat would make me feel better that I ended up in a mobility scooter because I got so sick🤦🏻‍♀️ more vegan channels should acknowledge sometimes people are ex vegan for good reason.

[@Forgefaerie]

holy hell... you mean... my perpetually low iron is because i basically live on green tea? DAMN IT. guess I'm switching to water with meals and tea in between only

[@orangeradios]

Good idea 👍

[@milikoshki]

I read a comment on that article where someone claimed that they'd gladly take 30 years off their life to save the animals. It's mind boggling that people have the audacity to make these kind of claims. So little empathy, so arrogant. Thanks for the balanced response.

[@makedabarning5576]

Loved this video!! You’re a practical vegan queen 👑

[@alefrida]

as always, thank you for your open mindedness & logic

[@Gnomes_]

Hahahah can relate to the bra gripe, when you're F+ but have a smaller band width... $70 each and difficult to find

[@AmiMelaine]

Poor Tanya! I’m really glad you try to take objective looks (or at least lean more toward compassion) at the things that happen with people when they get sick. It would be VERY difficult to be a vegan in Tanya’s condition. Hopefully someday that will change. But for now, I agree with you.

[@zeratulrus142]

Nooo, I can't just cut out after-meal tea. Well, I think I had some blood tests done, I'll check my iron, maybe I don't need to.

[@meremeth]

i could be wrong but i think if you have caffeine free tea its better, u could try that

[@Narnendil]

Or just wait half an hour until you have your after-meal tea :)

[@TaylorMaeLawrence]

I’m in no way insinuating anything obviously but I am curious as to whether or not Tanya (sorry if spelling is wrong) was actually not eating enough. When I first started the vegan diet it was during the time I had an eating disorder, I became vegan because I could restrict my diet without anyone being concerned and if I did become weak I could say it was just my body getting used to the change. I lost about the same amount of weight Tanya was losing and also became severely anemic and just generally malnourished. I know a lot of other people with EDs also took on the vegan diet for the restriction. Of course I don’t put any genuine stock into this idea and of course Tanya had an allergy, but it’s just a thought. Everything aside I sincerely hope she’s doing better now.

[@AzjatyckiCukier]

You are making an assumption that she was eating few calories in her weight-loss stage - when your bowels bleed and are inflamed, you don't absorb much. You can slam in the supplements, massive meals and eat in excess, and still end up losing weight and getting very anemic.

[@theastridgonzalez]

Swayze, love your personal life updates at the end of all your vids. They make my day. 💗

[@M_SC]

Something you don’t understand: it’s very normal and common for people with allergies and sensitivities to show dramatic immediate change once the triggers are removed including rapid weight loss or gain as it happens with those underweight people needing to gain.

[@christines3638]

That's true. My daughter would eat next to NOTHING vegan or otherwise prior to her diagnosis with celiac disease. She was 5 and weighed 28lbs and wore 2T clothing. Removed gluten after her biopsy to confirm the diagnosis and 3 days later she ate everything in sight

[@Tanyathestoryteller]

Thank you for this video! I have a friend who is allergic to all legumes, including soy, she'd have an anaphylactic attack. She's wears one of those allergen bracelets and carries an epi pen and even has to buy grass fed meat I think since most animals are fed soy. I thought about it for a while but I just couldn't see how she could be vegan if she wanted.

[@kitchenboy69]

Im sorry but..."I can swallow it dry." Has me 🤣🤣🤣. But thanks for the awesome video as always❤❤

[@lololuv2012]

I work with family practice doctors and they said just this week that new hematology guidelines recommend taking iron supplements every other day instead of 3x daily cause some weird biochemical process causes you to actually absorb less iron if you take it that much in a day. Idk if that’s helpful 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@archeosr85]

To be fair when talking about The Sun it's not just the headlines that are terrible...

[@glamasaurus]

A friend of mine has similar issues to Tonya. The worst part is the intolerances developed after years of being vegan. He actually was really sad about it and felt guilty but his health comes first.

[@Ali-zx8lz]

This was a huge eye opener for me (got roasted hard though, still love you 😂)

[@loppyrae4243]

Just recently found your channel and I love you so much! You tell it how it is! I've been vegetarian for a while, but very slowly trying to ease my way into a vegan diet, and your videos are very informative! Thanks for doing the good work!

[@leahjenner6765]

Love your videos! Also I know you are probably sick of talking about her but Freelee is back on her antics again, in her "banana babes" group or something (which you have to pay for) saw a preview on her channel and she is recommending banana only "cleanses" and I just can't with her anymore, I can't believe she is making money from a group telling people to eat only bananas. Also her new videos are pretty disgusting the way she attacks Amberlyn (think that's her name) who clearly has mental health issues and Emma chamberlain who is only 17 is awful.

[@dianamendoza6829]

leah jenner I didn’t know she attacked Emma :c

[@leahjenner6765]

Yes she has made a few videos on her.

[@hakumeichan7346]

I'm really glad you talked about this topic in such a good way and not demonizing her like a lot of people are doing. I'm in a similar situation, I couldn't stay vegan because of health problems but I never said or will never say that it was a vegan diet problem or that a vegan diet is not healthy, but I still recieved mean comments from my friends, vegan and non vegan ones too. It's unfair to blame the person for not doing it right when sometimes is our body that fight against us. Like for me I'm eggs and lactose intollerant, legums of any tipes give me excruciating colics (I tried for 3 years before giving up on them) and I can't eat soy because it was aggravating significantly my thyroid desease. With no proteins options left I had to get back to eat meet and fish, but I try to eat less of it as possible. But no, I still got negative reaction because I didn't find a solution or it was only an excuse. Unfortunately a vegan diet is not for everyone, don't be mean to people

[@ashlikefrompokemon4327]

I dont know how much you know about the topic, but I'd love if you could make a video about veganism in eating disorder recovery!

[@miimakakku3722]

If I'm not mistaken channels such as @Hailey Raines and @utulilja have both recovered from eating disorders, and are vegan.

[@SillyStokey92]

I really feel for Tanya, and I'm glad the comments have improved. When you decide to be plant based for ethical reasons and then run up against serious health issues, it really f*cking sucks. I can speak to some experience on that. I was never vegan (although that was my end goal) but I was vegetarian for about 2 years after uni. Then I start running up against serious health issues characterized by severe GI distress. I too had a pain of a time getting a doctor to take my seriously and eventually I had to decide between staying vegetarian (my ethics) and eating food that I knew wouldn't upset my GI. I chose my personal health. Its been 4 years and I'm still fighting to find out what is wrong with my body (we know its an auto immune disease and I had/have chronic hives in my GI tract, but we don't know which autoimmune disease I have). I hope that once I get it figured out I can move back towards being more plant based, but for the time being, prioritizing my personal health is more important to me. Could Tanya still be vegan with a soy allergy? Sure she could but it sounds like it would take so much planning, time and effort that its probably just not feasible for most people and I can't blame her for that.

[@erin021378]

138 lbs and 50 of them are in the boobage! Right there with ya. Ugh!

[@denisenova7494]

E christine: Can‘t relate. *small boobed girl problems*. But my booty basically is my boobs. My behind boobs. Something.

[@Hulachowdown]

I know I am gaining/ losing weight purely by how my bras fit. I used to think that it was kind of awesome... now as a F cup I am kind of done with it. I haven’t even had kids yet O.O.

[@erin021378]

Horses by Hulachowdown oh, they will grow... expand..... take over a room...... nothing beats the baby boobage!

[@polanito7467]

What a great video, I really enjoyed your analysis. Thanks!!

[@MDMcCormick]

That’s so great to hear that she is reducing her meat consumption! I will definitely be rooting for her!

[@ginduf]

i can't eat any legumes (i swell up like gout, they're high in purines) as i have MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity i have to avoid quite a few things) and some nightshade vegetables (inflammation and swelling). i have to limit nuts to one or two now and again. i have been eating vegan for over twelve years, three at mostly whole food plant based and have been avoiding everything that causes me to react. i eat lots of veggies and whole grains and a little fruit (i don't like sweet things most of the time so not so much fruit). i might taste a bean (because i still like them and make a big batch from dry to freeze) as my husband eats them and then i have to take vitamin c, digestive enzymes especially bromelain to break down the purines so i don't swell (very painful) but i will rarely do that. it can be done, it can be satisfying and healthy without legumes and a lot of other things.

[@kalengell1871]

Thank you for making this video. I am REALLY allergic to soy and my body can’t handle a lot of foods like tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, etc. it would be extremely difficult for me to even be on a vegetarian diet. I’m also disabled so I can’t work, I don’t have the funds to make a vegetarian or vegan diet work. I appreciate that you are looking at this through a health perspective.

[@amandahall7582]

For iron liquid is also an option. My mom has to take iron daily, and her doctor proscribed her a liquid supplement and instructed her to put it in orange juice.

[@CitiesSkyGay]

*gets notification of new upload* Time to forget my priorities and watch UV!!!!

[@haleyspence]

Saaaaameee

[@Robin-of2jt]

I'm in a similar situation to Tanya-- I have a handful of chronic illnesses that seriously impact, among many things, my digestion. I can only have certain legumes prepared a specific way in very small quantities, e.g. a quarter cup of fava beans per day (if not paired with any other foods that harm me for the entire day plus the following eighteen hours). These other painful foods include mushrooms, rice, garlic, onions, cauliflower, all sweet fruits except for berries, leeks, fennel, shallots, all nuts, chives, kale, cabbage, chia, hemp, flax... the list goes on and on. Eating these foods causes immense pain, constipation, bleeding, and increases my risk of CR cancer. Being plant-based (not even entirely plant-based/vegan) sapped my energy, and dropped my already-low blood pressure. My hair thinned and my skin dried and I was sicker and sicker every day. I would spend many days lying in bed, unable to move except to the toilet (with great difficulty). My main sources of protein is poultry and eggs, supplemented with the few legumes and nuts/seeds I can manage. Some of the only probiotic foods I can eat (which are a necessary part of my medical diet in addition to prescription and OTC pills) are fermented dairy. I'm not happy about having to contribute to the death and suffering of animals. Yes, I buy from small local farmers--I'd rather be imprisoned in Norway than Gitmo--but I know that doesn't mean that these animals suffer. However, this is how I literally stay alive. A vegan diet is not possible for everyone. A vegetarian diet is not possible for everyone. Hearing these stories and saying that it's not important, that people like Tanya and myself don't matter, that we and thousands of disabled people are a necessary sacrifice for animal rights, is eugenics. Nothing less.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

oh man I feel you on the bra thing. I’ve been a 32C1/2 for years, I refuse to buy a half size 😂

[@UncleMarco]

I actually have very similar severe allergies to beans and nuts, and have always had to accept that going completely vegan is not a sustainable option for me. You’ve taught me that there are still options for me to eat ethically, and I’m slowly starting to push myself to do so.