Vegan vs Plant-Based vs Whole Food Plant-Based | So...what's the difference?

[@sashanoel167]

Melissa. Your alter egos are halarious😅!!! And thank you sooo much for making both lifestyles plain. I now have a better understanding of both❣

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yay! Thank you Sasha!! 🙏🏽☺️ Hubby said let the alter egos free! They have been freed indeed lol

[@sashanoel167]

@@ChoosingMyHealth good idea hubby❣

[@dogood7337]

As far as I know and if we look only at the diet part, vegan can mean Coke & fries, so not necessarily heathy, while plant-based & whole foods plant-based are vegan diets (no animal products) but highly focused on healthy plant-based foods that are consumed in their less processed version, while keeping all the nutrients in. No person is perfect, some occasionally eat honey or foods that contain small quantities of milk/cheese / eggs (for example a croissant), but I would keep those people still in these categories since they are already doing a lot for a better world.

[@juliepayn7696]

Although I am many years older than you I have not seen anyone make a video as you did so well explaining the differences. Well done.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Julie, this is such a sweet comment. Thank you so much for sharing-this made my day! Wishing you all the best on your health journey 😊

[@cheryltotty804]

So well done! I'm WFPB, so I know the difference, but I watched this because I enjoy the spirit with which you communicate information... funny, concise, personal, and factual. Can't beat that! Keep up the good work!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you so much, Cheryl! Blessings on your health journey 😊

[@dafnasinayleibel6089]

You are terrific. Vegan whole food plant-based eating is the best and I hope more people see this video. Well done!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Awww. Thank you Dafna 😊. Blessings on your journey!

[@ireneatam8161]

I have two chronic inflammatory skin conditions and I was wondering way my skin wasn't clearing up. I only incorporate very little veggie meats and refined carbs and sugars are additive, but this week I will let all that go because I'm tired of being in pain this video has cleared up so much for me and has been so helpful. Thank you so much Happy Healing!!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

@ireneatam8161 so proud of you!!! You can do this. Cheering you on 🙏🏽❤️

[@littlemswolf]

I just want to eat real food! I am 3 weeks into this vegetarian diet. I guess after watching your video I would say whole food plant base. I eat eggs and some cheese every once in awhile. I was keto for two years but stopped losing weight. I do not like process foods at all. Soy, dairy and gluten are things I avoid. Glad I found your channel. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Keep thriving!! And congrats on choosing your health! So glad you found my channel! 💛🌱

[@rosewilson4179]

See that's why we love you. You make things simple and plain! Thanks for the clarification. Thanks for all you do!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aww…thanks, Rose. So glad this was helpful and clear. Blessings to you on your health journey. Love you back 😊

[@keysuniverse]

This was a great explanation! I've transitioned before and relapsed so now since I'm doing a Daniel Fast with my church that I will be able to transition back to a healthier lifestyle.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you honey! It’s happened to me, also! Actually, a fast is what helped me transition for good. God bless your fast, and may it increase your faith and your health ❤️🙏🏽

[@gregorymcmahan3914]

Thank you for this lovely video, Melissa. it really breaks down the various lifestyle approaches, and the primary rationale behind each. Please keep them coming!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Gregory! More to come!!

[@sashashae]

Awesome breakdown of the different paths. I teeter between being fully whole-foods plant based which is my ideal, and then some months we're def just plant-based vegans lol. But very soon Lord's will, I really want to just be completely always whole-foods plant based so we can truly eliminate all processed stuff like cheese or the occasional mock meat.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Sasha! That’s awesome. Really, it’s progress over perfection that matters most. I love that God uses where we’re at, no matter the stage, and helps us keep growing!

[@cmariej8187]

Love your channel! You are so clear in your explanations. This will really help those just beginning to transition. Best wishes for much success!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aww…thanks so much Christina! 🙏🏽

[@Mialuvsveggies]

This is an EXCELLNENT explanation! Thank you for this

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you, Emilia! So glad it was helpful!

[@madamejb7591]

I love how relatable your content is. I appreciate how inclusive your channel is of people on different food journeys. Thanks for sharing!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yes!! Different journeys to the same goal of being healthier.

[@akyiaapatience]

Amazing , am all for plant based . Eating close to nature

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Akyiaa! Keep thriving honey!

[@TheLakeShow]

Great breakdown. I been having peeps say it's the same and I knew it was not. I been mostly WFPB for approximately 2 months. Definitely, going to the restroom more & feeling better. I'm doing it due to fibromyalgia and to improve my health in general. Definitely still eat meat but it's like once a week, twice tops, as I'm phasing out of eating meat. Wanted to see what is your shopping list, and staples within your WFPB life style. Definitely, going to binge watch your recipes and other vids as I'm still learning about this lifestyle as I look to make it permanent. Thanks for the breakdown vid.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thanks Bruh! 👊🏽 Yea, they’re def not the same. Keep moving forward and trust it’s gonna really bless your overall health (as it has been!). Check out this vid for pantry staples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LEZqeZnJaaqas

[@TheLakeShow]

@@ChoosingMyHealth thx. Will do. Looking forward to trying your baked sweet potato recipe 😋

[@baz3716]

Thankyou soo much .!!! This literally been my biggest confusion with being a new vegan

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Oh wow! You’re welcome! I hope it brought clarity!

[@DunnaGumogda]

you explained it well unlike others. thank you so much!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aw you’re welcome Donna! ❤️

[@michelleedwards1028]

I love your videos😊 they are so well done and incredibly informative. I really appreciate the time and effort you make. Xxx🙏🤗 thank you.

[@catherineluedecker440]

Awesome video!!! Great info. Thank you

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you for watching, Catherine 😊

[@KammiNeko]

6:05 I've been whole food plant based since 2014 and my body looks better than when I was 18. I'm 50. This is brilliantly explained. Vegans can eat msg, e-numbers, alcohol....

[@lesuelbrown3969]

Thanks so much for explaining all 3 lifestyles of not eating meat in such a creative & funny way. I know now it’s time to go whole food plant based, I should get off these beyond meat products. Keep inspiring Queen!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Lesuel! Keep doing you and growing. Progress over perfection matters most! Wishing you the best!

[@sashanoel167]

I agree! The beyond beef and others like it are highly processed and full of sodium. I recently found out a favorite meat substitute that I ate on the regular has eggs and milk in it. And others that were made with GMO products. I was so disappointed but "God is good" He is helping me find healthier alternatives. Thankfully, Mullissa is a great resource❣

[@KammiNeko]

That baby pink lipstick looks gorgeous

[@pilgrim5736]

Always well said and perfectly put -- with great humor. :-) Thanks!!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aww, thank you for your continued support!!!🙏🏽❤️

[@DunnaGumogda]

Hi Melissa, I went plant based last december 2022 until feb 2023 I stop coz a lot of illness came out of my body. I don't know what's happening. Can you explain it ? ty.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been struggling Dunna. I would definitely get checked out by a doctor and run some tests to see if there are underlying factors and/or deficiencies ❤️

[@mrcorleone4]

GM I needed to check this out my problem is I’ve gotten hooked on processed vegan products I lost my aunt and pops in 2021 and as a crutch i started to backtrack I been vegan/ plantbased since 2018 when I originally started I was Dr Sebi all day now I’ve fallen off, I’m trying to get back to who I was but it seems like I can’t shake the processed foods even though I Cook all my meals at home. It’s a marathon so…. But thanks for the video you hilarious also wit the skits. Keep empowering us 👑💪🏿

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

I’m so sorry to hear about pops and auntie. Life happens and can throw us off track, sometimes when we least expect. But you can hop back on. Use the experience to make you stronger. Remember, progress over perfection matters most. So take the baby steps and trust the process. And thank you for your words 🙏🏽🌱

[@haroldestrada9324]

Hello, I enjoyed this video, I'm starting to switch to a plant Base Diet and I love eggs and I want to understand why this is not considered okay not to have. Well the obvious thing is that eggs are not plants.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Congrats on your new journey Harold! Concerning eggs, here’s a good place to start: nutritionfacts.org/topics/eggs/ Wishing you the best! 😊

[@haroldestrada9324]

@@ChoosingMyHealth thank you for the link 😍

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Most welcome, Harold!

[@Commonclaus]

Thank you

[@daijav9488]

Explained this better than the dietician I spoke with. Thank you

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

You’re welcome Daija. Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@patricebrown6051]

I’m plant based. But I slip and eat a burger now and then. However I’m getting better.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

That’s alright! Happy you’re progressing and doing you, Patrice 😊

[@cherylrussell9074]

You are so inspiring. I just found you and trying to change life to whole food plant based

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aww. Thank you Cheryl! Blessings on your journey-you got this and I’m cheering you on! 😊

[@stringtheoryx]

For the record: I have never heard the term "Plant-based" to include animal products. In my experience (NYC), vegan means literally "plant-based." The terminology in the related article gets itself tangled up in this very thing, seeming to contradict itself: "Vegan buddha bowls are a great example of plant-based food options. Plant based diets don’t necessarily exclude animal products, but does encourage minimizing meat, dairy, and eggs." So "Vegan buddha bowls" are plant based, and they would therefore not exclude meat. But in fact, 'Vegan' does exclude meat. Hard to parse the meaning of that sentence. I'm vegan, for the sake of animals. But I often say 'plant-based' because it's less off-putting and elite sounding to some stubborn meat-eaters who might otherwise be more receptive to discussing the subject.

[@purityandplants]

I’m struggling on this journey but there’s no way I’m going back to eating the way I did before!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Keep going! You CAN do it. Progress over perfection matters most!

[@gaiagreen2690]

I am from Switzerland and strangely, all my vegan friends here are actually plant based. They are all quite informed both about ethics and about healthy nutrition, and they are all eating healthy, unprocessed food for the animals and for their own health. I have yet to encounter a single unhealthy vegan described here, who is binging on highly processed unheathy vegan food...

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Hi Gaia! Switzerland?! Amazing! I’ve often heard that Switzerland is considered one of the healthiest countries in the world! You’re blessed. That makes total sense that you’re surrounded by so many who embrace both ethical and health values. As I mentioned, not all vegans are unhealthy. In fact, many transition because they want to live healthier lives! As a health coach, however, I’ve seen many people think strategically packaged foods are healthy, because they are marked “vegan”. I was a vegan but still followed a Standard American Diet, just without meat and dairy. Not healthy. Thank you for adding to the conversation! Wishing you the best of health!

[@jodiechristian-mm1xc]

Great explanation!!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thanks Jodie!

[@jfarr3760]

Great breakdown... Love it

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@ILoveYouLordForeverAndEver]

I just love your page!!! Thank you for sharing!! Your skits are hilarious!! I am making a youtube and plan on bringing out my sense of humor with skits!! Im an actress at heart!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Do it honey!! And thank you for your encouragement 😊💜

[@ILoveYouLordForeverAndEver]

@@ChoosingMyHealth Your welcome!!! Is there a special app you use??

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

No special app for the skits 😊

[@kimberlykelly6110]

❤❤❤❤ thanks for sharing I understand now

[@monicadesita6374]

Video how you grew your hair please

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Monica! Please join me for my hair q+a live this month. Details in community forum 💜

[@monicadesita6374]

@@ChoosingMyHealth Will Do and Thank You For Replying

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Here are the deets: How I Grew My Hair on A Plant-Based Lifestyle--Live on KZbin--Sunday, February 26, 8pm EST 💜 Check the Community Tab for ongoing updates.

[@thegreatarkanum3037]

Great video thanks for breaking this down for us ....

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

You’re welcome!

[@CrissyLove777]

just found your channel and already obsessed

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aww. Thanks, hun! Hope you are inspired to do this! 😊

[@zippyspring]

Lol. That's me when I order food wherever I go. My friends hate when I have to order, so they try to get their order in fast and smile a lot with our server, so my order does not get confused with theirs! 😂

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

I promise I get it! I can relate 😂😝

[@kennethstill3340]

Great information thanks

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Most welcome, Kenneth 😊

[@annemacdonald3011]

Great Job! I love the clarification

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you, Anne!

[@bettinawong3501]

New to plant base. You have any tips

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yes! Check out my freebie for newbies: choosingmyhealth.com/gamechangers Also take advantage of the plethora of info from the vids! Here’s a good one to start with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYW6oKJjYpuSppo

[@27Bianca]

First time I’ve heard this broken down so easily!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yay! So glad it was clear!

[@marijana.majic.]

I'm in the video 🥳🥳🥳💖😅😎 twice 😂😂

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Girl you made it!!😝 Lol!! Thank you for asking honey!! 🤗😁❤️

[@marijana.majic.]

@@ChoosingMyHealth thank you for explaining it in such a fun way 💖😘

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

You’re welcome ☺️❤️

[@lenroystewart2904]

Clear explanation

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you, Lenroy!

[@BiBlackCar1]

Pray for me I am actually getting ready to start my vegan journey while I have already started it to transition into a full plant-based diet

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Just did 😊

[@dee.b.2210]

I have not gotten my email series packed yet and I have put in my email in 2 times

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Humm. Happy to look into this. QQ: Did you follow the prompt in the confirmation email? If you have not, the email series won’t start (even if you sign up). If you have, please email me (you can do so on my website) or DM me on IG and I’ll look into it further. Thanks for letting me know 😊.

[@dee.b.2210]

@@ChoosingMyHealth No Ma'am, I never even got an email for a confirmation I was waiting on it and I even looked into my spam box it's not there. I did email you on your website to, You are welcome thanks

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

We’ll figure this out. Just received your DM. I’ll follow up there. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@dee.b.2210]

@@ChoosingMyHealth Thank you

[@lauracampbell2577]

Nice explanation of things here. Your diet/lifestyle sure have given you glowing health and enhanced your intelligence. The animals are the #1 issue, or at least should be. Animal growing farms and slaughterhouses?! My God, it's hard to believe people everywhere are still engaging in all that, but the medical industry heartily approve$. I'm a healthy combo of vegan and WFPB, everything in moderation, and my health vastly improved from when I was vegetarian or mostly so or a meat/egg/dairy eater; 75 pounds lighter too, but not skinny. It's probably more doable for most people to be a combo of vegan and WFPB, and to just call it "vegan health nut," haha.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Laura! All the best on your health journey! ❤️

[@cassiefoot5899]

Do you eat tofu?

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yes Cassie! It’s an excellent source of protein, rich in flavonoids, and is close to nature- in comparison to highly processed, additive filled soy products that can potentially reap more harm than good.

[@turnertrey]

Great job. Very funny!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you, Trey!

[@gene6839]

your awesome young lady, great video

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@Prplbtrflies]

LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yay!!

[@tariqgraham9979]

Love the professor skits 😂

[@isaywhatisay...7185]

How about GMO plants? Most or all of those GMO's either has no seeds or can not regrow the seeds, also when animals eat then they are unhealthy for them, business as usual? Thank you for your time..

[@PLANTLIFE-lq1my]

❤❤❤Whole Food plant base lifestyle ❤❤❤

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

❤️☺️

[@jore_mibu]

I'll just say I'm both 😆 I'm a pbv & wfpb

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Do you honey! 😆💗

[@jore_mibu]

@@ChoosingMyHealth too many labels🏷😆🤣

[@paulamoors]

Oreos!!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

My sentiments exactly😩☺️

[@auntdayskitchen6315]

Well shit I didn’t know that about the shellac manicures but I’m not getting manicures anymore anyway because Bitch broke lol

[@Shellbee22]

😂👍

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

😆☺️🙏🏽

[@Ehryka]

How did she know i was thinking about getting a manicure 😂

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

😊

[@Claudymaze]

I hate the Vegan police I’ll never put labels on myself just give me the food the lord made. I’m gonna eat it on my leather couch, wearing my leather shoes 🤦‍♀️