VEGANISM FOR BEGINNERS - Shopping List

[@shannon2748]

I really hate how almost everything these days is wrapped in plastic or comes in plastic containers:((( So bad for the environment too.

[@veganmichele]

+lovelyvegan princess I know as completely it's terrible! Just not necessary. I try my best to reduce the plastic I use, but there is still so much if I look around my house! Little by little I guess. Thanks for watching xx

[@leahkoehler5907]

lovelyvegan princess but got to keep your food from getting contaminated as well they need to use organic bio degradeable coverings for our produce

[@veganmichele]

+Leah Koehler hi! I completely agree. This was filmed while I was working in Florida away from home, but as much as is in my power I do my best to buy in more sustainable ways xx

[@zoraidapereyra9248]

I just started to go vegan, but I notice that I'm getting a stomaches and gas after I eat. why is that if I'm eating healthy? and also how can I fix this? thank you!💚

[@veganmichele]

A lot of us come to a vegan diet after years of eating a diet low in fiber high in hormones and pesticides and antibiotics. These things leave our gut environment pretty wrecked. And once we add in more fiber by eating more fruits and veggies legumes and grains we suddenly get a tummy ache and gas. But don’t worry it won’t last forever. Try adding a probiotic to your diet and eating foods that are considered prebiotic like bananas, potatoes, asparagus, onions, garlic, wheat bran to name a few. Eating these good for you type foods (a wide variety of fruit veg and grains and legumes) will eventually help your gut and keep things running smoothly. It’s just a transition but it won’t last long. You are doing great don’t give up💚

[@myvoice31]

I love when people promote a vegan lifestyle. However, I think that it's alright if you can't afford organic. That is not a deal breaker. You will still benefit from a plant based lifestyle.

[@veganmichele]

+myvoice31 thanks for watching😊 true, if you can't afford it, doing the best you can works just as well xx

[@jaywest3734]

myvoice31 I never buy organic. I don't see the point in paying more.

[@zaysays]

I agree. It’s expensive to go vegan anyway, if you can’t go organic do the best you can. I’m going vegan, I’ve been 80-90% vegan for a couple weeks and going to go all the way soon but no way I can afford organic where I live

[@veganmichele]

I think organic is really great, but I also know you’ll see benefits and feel better even if you don’t buy organic. All the best!

[@lolitahenderson996]

All organic foods are not healthy.

[@judygrayson7896]

My husband and I just watch a new video on KZbin or Netflix called " What The Health " really eye opening. My husband has diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart problems and from what they said he was on board to try to reduce his meds and weight. We're doing it together. Judy

[@veganmichele]

+Judy Dubinsky awesome! You can do this!! Congrats and best of luck on your new journey. I have a special project coming out at the end of this month with lots of recipe ideas, if you guys would be interested. I'll talk about it on my channel in the next few weeks xx

[@DaddysGirLovesmakeup]

Judy Dubinsky I suffer from the same health issues & I lost my Father to the same ugly, hideous diseases That movie changed my life! Saw it yesterday & immediately changed my whole mindset Good Luck on your journey ❤️

[@judygrayson7896]

DaddysGirLovesmakeup Good luck we are on week 5 or 6 and so far my hubby has lost 15 lbs and I 6. He went off one of his two blood pressure meds and he is taking less insulin. 😃

[@DaddysGirLovesmakeup]

Judy Dubinsky awesome!!!

[@veganmichele]

+DaddysGirLovesmakeup + Judy Dubinsky good for you both! That's awesome. That documentary is a great catalyst for change. Get it ladies! All the best to you both and your families!

[@neiya8862]

I buy mostly organic but certain foods you can get away with not buying organic. Bananas don't have to be organic. Berries must be organic. When you can't buy organic, I suggest a vinegar rinse.

[@veganmichele]

+Reneiya Green agreed completely xx

[@itsniquenique45]

Reneiya Green How to vinegar rinse?

[@mxriamn]

Reneiya Green -I use baking soda as a rinse.. isn't the same results or..?

[@neiya8862]

NellyPlaysMSP I heard of using baking soda but I never tried it. I just put my fruits in a large bowl of water with two capfuls of vinegar and I let my produce soak in it.

[@DHM91]

For how long do you allow the berries to rinse in the vinegar solution?

[@kilogulf1164]

I became a vegan 3 weeks ago after watching some documentaries. Probably not so good on timing because I'm currently deployed in the middle East, so for now I'm limited to the salad bar and fresh fruits. But I head home in 1 month, and can't wait to shop at Costco for organic foods. Great video BTW and your husband is a very lucky man.

[@veganmichele]

Congratulations, and thank you so much for your service. I understand your timing is not ideal, I’ve spoken to a handful of viewers who are vegan and serving their country, so know that you are not alone. Soon you’ll be home and will be able to continue on better. Thank you for the kind words 😊

[@onisionnoticeme6534]

"sexy sexy time" omg I'm deadddd

[@veganmichele]

+ONISION NOTICE ME!!!!! !!!!!!!! Ha ha I know lol 👍

[@Aerielfaith]

ONISION NOTICE ME!!!!! !!!!!!!! why would you want a narcissistic sociopath to notice you?

[@hypzzanime3866]

Wow great idea tho

[@thejonesexperience]

+ONISION NOTICE ME!!!!! !!!!!!!! Because coconut oil is antibacterial and antifungal, there's a chance that it could disrupt your vagina's natural pH balance and cause a yeast infection if you're prone to them. And, because it's an oil-based lube, it's not safe for use with condoms.

[@StaceySoCrazy]

I have just recently adopted a vegan lifestyle. This video was really great! I totally enjoyed it.

[@veganmichele]

+staceysocrazyvlogs that is so great to hear that you have become a vegan! Congrats!! I'm glad it was helpful to you 😊 xx

[@myspacepepe]

if you think trader Joes is reasonably priced, i know this isnt the type of page i would follow. that store is hella expensive, i want to start a healthy lifestyle without being broke!

[@veganmichele]

+PepeDawggTM it's very possible to do so while staying on a tight budget. Best of luck on your journey to health 👍

[@camisnyder3460]

ALDIS!!!!! I buy a lot of produce and vegan items from there:) They also started carrying oat milk, which is amazing!!!!

[@geno5169]

I’am new here starting my journey on plant based! I did keto years ago! I have 29% clogged arteries now! I eat eggs and pizza’ love burgers for years! I actually just gave up eating eggs al’ salmon’ pizza! I’ve been going between oatmeal or whole grain cereal! Walnuts’ chia seeds! I make fruit smoothies too! But I really needed this vedio to help me!!

[@veganmichele]

Great work Geno!

[@MindBodybyMaya]

Thank you for tips. I finally made the decision to give up meat. So far it has been one of the best decisions I've made. Not ready for vegan lifestyle but meat definitely needed to be removed from my diet.

[@veganmichele]

+Maya McCorkle yay! Congrats on your decision! Yes that's awesome, one step at a time😊 all the best to you xx

[@user-ht8gf9gx9c]

Bruah that lubricant part had me shook af!!! Omg!! It took me a while to process that!!!! I'm dead 😂😂😂

[@veganmichele]

+Yonce Run The World haha!

[@mariaschinz515]

Great video, but I would never recommend it to a vegan beginner! You're diet seems very restrictive (no salt, no bread, 50 - 80% raw, a little bit of rice or organic pasta). This is the main reason why people don't sustain the vegan diet, because they feel deprived. I suggest to a vegan beginner to go out and buy EVERYTHING they want, everything that they used to eat but in a vegan form, meaning vegan ice cream, vegan fun meals, vegan chips and salsa, vegan cereal, nut butters, fake meat, vegan sweets and cookies etc...The "health" part of a plant based diet will eventually become a bigger part by itself, slowly but surely, but in my opinion, what is most important, is that people can actually sustain it in the first place, have fun with it and don't fall back because the felt too restricted by only having fruit and salad.

[@veganmichele]

Hi, thank you for your comment and I understand your point and where you are coming from. If that’s what has worked for you, awesome. For someone coming to veganism in need of cleaning up thier diet to get rid of disease, I don’t think that would be the best way to come into it. What’s awesome is there are so many options out there like you mentioned to mimic comfort foods found in the standard American diet, but if it’s made with animal products or just processed vegan ingredients it’s still not great for someone’s health In the long term. I think the best way to stick to a vegan diet is for the individual to find their “why” as to going vegan. Is it ethical, environmental, health wise etc. ? Once they do firgue out the why, then can make a game plan to stick to the how. And I am of the opinion of having lots of raw fruits and veggies and minimal processed foods. Science shows that our bodies thrive on theses. Does it need to happen over night? Absolutely not, and I’m a big believer in little steps that stick, so if that means a processed veggie burger on occasion, so be it. Thank you for watching 😊

[@doggysoul2679]

Agree this is exactly how I started and as time went by I started enjoying cooking more and more Whole Foods.

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

Nice video, Michele! I went vegan about a year ago but for years now have been purchasing organic foods. I agree, there are more and more choices for organic foods in all grocery stores!

[@veganmichele]

Thank you! Very true, it’s a really cool thing. 😊

[@nadaaly4298]

Thank you so much, you are a life saver. You got a new subscriber.

[@veganmichele]

You are welcome! Thanks for subscribing😊

[@Cl0udsam222]

I’ve been watching a lot of vegan videos trying to make the transition and the hardest part for me is the shopping. this is a really great video! One of the best I’ve seen so far. Thank you! :)

[@veganmichele]

+Samantha Jo227 oh that's awesome! I'm really glad it is helpful to you xx

[@kavitabirrell7416]

Hi! This was really helpful for me. I'm about just over a month in vegan & at the moment I'm living on vegetable rice, lentils, salads & fruit!

[@veganmichele]

+Kavita Birrell awesome! Congrats and thank you for the kind words xx

[@sydneyfayewilliams6775]

You can find Publix stores in Ga, too!

[@veganmichele]

+Sydney Faye Williams yes 👍

[@TheHeatherQ]

Sydney Faye Williams we have Publix in Alabama too!

[@Hayden_Cat]

Sydney Faye Williams publix is my go to store and I live in ga

[@veganmichele]

+Hannah Burris 👍👍

[@truepeacenik]

Public is Kroger in the southeast.

[@Ganpignanus]

the ad before this was actually vegan. there is hope in the world. beautiful.

[@veganmichele]

Lol! That’s awesome😊 I can’t tell you how many ads I’ve seen before my vegan videos advertising bacon and burgers🤦🏻‍♀️

[@veganmichele]

+Ana Quezda thank you for the suggestions. They are both great documentaries to see and be informed 👍

[@notusing7948]

I am making a shopping list rn!

[@veganmichele]

+Rylee Gallagher yeah! Get it girl!

[@KombuchaPrincess]

kombucha is the best. I love dates and also dried figs.

[@veganmichele]

Kombucha Princess yes!! Yummy! xx

[@garden_therapy_nj]

Kombucha Princess I tried it once and it tasted like vinegar.

[@veganmichele]

+sun shine it's not for everyone I agree😊

[@zaislaya1964]

🤔 veganism is kind of intimindatimg, but as I start to eat the right foods, I am finding it to be cool. The question is, I wonder if I'll miss meat.

[@veganmichele]

+ZeeBee -Arting congrats! That's amazing that it's going so well for you. In my opinion, if you are able to watch documentaries that give you an eye opening perspective on meat an dairy you'll never want to go back. If you haven't seen them already, I recommend Earthlings, Cowspiracy, What the health, Forks over knives, food inc, fed up and so many more. Good luck! xx

[@Cat-nf9bh]

ZeeBee -Arting if you do miss meat its better to eat a vegan meat than the real thing. I agree they are not the healthiest but if you don't eat them all the time its fine! Its better than harming an innocent animal.

[@annag2267]

Think about the animal that died for that piece of meat your missing that will make your craving go away! Worked for me!

[@veganmichele]

Good tip!

[@vickieglore2390]

I don't, cause it made me puke and have diarrhea. It always hurt my stomach, but we just assumed acid reflux. Now I have been on medicine for acid reflux for awhile. It does help with my acid reflux but meat still hurt. It had been escalateing to puking and diarrhea so yeah. Im now an ovo vegitarian ( I still eat eggs, but I raise my own hens. I also eat honey, which comes from a friend of ours).

[@geno5169]

We have. Sam’s about 20 miles from us! We buy organic blueberries there ‘ bananas! Or at aldis! Has great organic fruit

[@Ursweetplace]

Thanks for posting this! I'm a week old Vegan lol. Took the 7 day challenge, found it really isn't that bad, and here I am looking for others to get ideas from. I can't live without eggplant and squashes so I always add that to my shopping list 😄.

[@veganmichele]

+Ursweetplace awesome congrats to you!!! If you are looking for a few ideas I have a playlist called "vegan food | recipes" you can check out to spark some more ideas. Good luck and know you are making in if the best decisions 👍👍❤️

[@raimeyrae1278]

I'm so late to this video, but I'm so glad I found it! I'm a fourteen year old in a house of three who feel very strongly about meat, but are also very accepting. I am definitely showing my dad this video so we can write things down to shop for! Thank you so much, definitely a new subscriber ;)) xx

[@veganmichele]

+Raimey Oliver lol! No worries😊awesome I hope it helps. Best of luck on your journey!

[@mxriamn]

Thank you so much!! I live in Florida so this really helped!

[@AmberlyPerez]

Every time I see one of your older videos, I cannot figure out why you look soooo different now versus 4 years ago. You look like a completely different person! But beautiful nonetheless ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for such amazing content

[@veganmichele]

Haha you are not the only person to say that. I really think the shift to eating lots more whole unprocessed foods made a big difference, (especially with my skin texture) but also right now I’m still more plump from pregnancy weight, so that could be it too 😂

[@bonniebutler7617]

Glad to see a local product from my area being sold in Florida. Sunset Farms uses bugs to manage pests, avoiding pesticides as much as possible. They also have an organic line. Their Campari cocktail tomatoes are the best tasting of all tomatoes! BTW, great informative video.

[@veganmichele]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. I filmed this while working in Tampa short term, so I did not know that. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@slink5027]

This is very helpful. Thank you so much for making this video! 😊

[@veganmichele]

+S Link aw thank you! I'm glad it was helpful 😊

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Raw is awesome -- if your digestion can handle it. I went raw vegan several years ago for about 2 months. Things were great until about week 3-4. Then the upper right abdominal pain started -- first off and on. Then about week 8 I ended up so sick, at the urgent care, being told my gallbladder probably needed to come out. I stopped raw immediately and started eating cooked plain mashed potatoes, broths, and eventually after a week or two, tried some steamed veggies. I learned not everyone can go high-raw. I can't. I end up with GB pain. I still have to be careful to this day but I still have my gallbladder. :)

[@veganmichele]

Oh wow that’s pretty crazy. I’m glad you are ok and feeling better finding a balance of what works for you.

[@vickieglore2390]

That's crazy! Bvegan is right, stick with what's best for you. I am an ovo vegetarian (I eat eggs, but they are from my own hens so no cruelty ;-) ) I had to do something. Meat made me very sick to my stomach.

[@periodtt3705]

Thanks a million! *Loved the "attitude" part*.........Glad I stumbled upon this GEM aka Your Account!

[@veganmichele]

Aw thank you👍

[@duesquenegarrett2910]

Great video,thank you so much foe making,you are insightful and very helpful.

[@veganmichele]

+Duesquene Garrett you are welcome. Thanks for watching 😊

[@Sarah-ts8ou]

Amazing video. New subscriber alert!

[@veganmichele]

+Sarah Andreassen aw yay!! Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@C0l0rFreak]

This was very helpful. I am currently doing my research on veganism to see if if it’s right for me. I don’t cook now that I live alone so I stray away from things not in a box 🤦🏽‍♀️ and honestly I barely eat at all, maybe once or twice a day because of my schedule. But seeing the options for those few meals is really helpful.

[@veganmichele]

Awesome! I’m glad it was encouraging. It’s so true, it doesn’t need to be complicated, in fact the more simple the ingredients you use, the better our bodies are able to digest and use those nutrients. All the best to you on your research and decision making xx

[@l.rosado5316]

thanks for all the healthy ideas and choices😊

[@veganmichele]

Of course! Thank you for watching :)

[@maybedifferences8561]

Great video! thought i had to pause it... I miss Florida hmm

[@veganmichele]

Thank you! Yeah, I was there for work when I filmed this. So nice and warm 👍

[@jade2368]

Thank you for sharing this great info, it's very helpful. Looking forward to learn new things from you 👍

[@veganmichele]

+jade brown thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful😊

[@dianegrace.]

Wonderful help!! Thank you

[@veganmichele]

+Diane Diehl you are welcome 👍

[@hannah.living]

thank you this was so helpful

[@veganmichele]

+Hannah's World I'm very glad😊thank you for watching👍👍

[@faithwhatevers4165]

Those "go veggie" burgers have egg in them. Always read the package before buying! lol

[@veganmichele]

+Faith Whatevers Hi! Yes, that's another reason I recommend staying away from the processed veggie meats.

[@faithwhatevers4165]

I agree! Stick to whole foods :D

[@warrenwong4518]

Good video! Beginning my journey.

[@veganmichele]

Thank you! All the best on your start!

[@amberbanks]

I'm so happy I found this video :) a month being vegan and this helped so much :)

[@veganmichele]

+Matalia Rose hello! I'm glad you found it too. Congrats on being vegan for a month! That's awesome👍 thanks for watching xx

[@warriorwoman137]

Thank you so much for this info!!!

[@veganmichele]

+Warrior Woman no worries! Thank you for watching xx

[@kjvegan4jesus43]

Dude! This shopping list was super helpful. I was amazed at how much Costco actually has. Whole Foods shopping without the Whole Wallet price!

[@kjvegan4jesus43]

I also live in St. Augustine, FL and that actually looks like the publix and Costco in my area. Small world.

[@veganmichele]

+KJVegan4Jesus exactly! A lot of people have "poo pooed" the fact that I went to Costco, but you can get a lot of organic supplies for really cheap compared to what they ask at Whole Foods. It's a great way to save money😊👍

[@veganmichele]

+KJVegan4Jesus haha! That's great👍 it was in Brandon Fl I was there for work at the time. Hope you are doing ok after the hurricane xx

[@kjvegan4jesus43]

BVGAN. Yeah. Just got power back. And you too.

[@veganmichele]

+KJVegan4Jesus 👍

[@lovvesammay]

This video is very helpful!!! :)

[@veganmichele]

+Samantha Lovve hi! Oh good, I'm glad it was helpful to you👍

[@geno5169]

I use chia seeds’ flex in in my oatmeal’ smoothies! I never bought dates! How could I use them ?

[@veganmichele]

Dates could be used to sweeten a smoothie or healthy desert.

[@mandmgirlHeidiK]

Learned a lot on what to get for a beginner.I subscribed to your channel

[@veganmichele]

Hi Heidi! Thank you so much and welcome 😊

[@crystallopez9528]

i just switched over to veganism just recently and this helped a ton.

[@veganmichele]

+Crystal Lopez oh yay! That's awesome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@indigobeauty1]

Crystal Hi...just wondering how it's going for you? I've been vegan since Jan 1st of this year, and I Love it so0 much! 😊

[@veganmichele]

+***Love*** awesome congrats for you! Yeah, good for me too. Veganism is the way to be 👍😊

[@cindyp2490]

Loved this video!!!!!! I learn so much from you! Had to laugh with "attitude Test- fail". 😂😂😂. More like this please 👍🏻

[@veganmichele]

Haha! Thanks +Cindy P 😊 yes I'll have a few more like this video up soon.

[@cindyp2490]

Awesome, thanks!

[@nataliehanson5353]

Organic produce isn't what you think it is, yes, it does use alternative methods of pest control but those methods don't control the pests well enough so they do have to use pesticides. however, these pesticides have a carbon backbone making them organic chemistry, unfortunately, the most common pesticides that are used in the organic farming industry have been proven to harm local aquatic wildlife. Plus, let's say that you want to grow 3000kg of organic produce, that will cost more land, water, and energy than growing 3000kg of non-organic produce. Not to mention that you're getting the exact same energy, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins in organic and non-organic, you're just paying 3x the price for organic. So if you're vegans who want to help the environment and local aquatic wildlife, don't buy organic, it'll help save you some money in the process.

[@veganmichele]

+Natalie Hanson thank you for your opinion, but I highly disagree. Even if we are just talking taste alone, there is a huge difference between conventional and organic. Regarding other points, here's a great article I read recently if you are interested: archives.sfweekly.com/foodie/2011/10/10/is-organic-produce-actually-cheaper-to-grow

[@veganmichele]

+Natalie Hanson thank you for your opinion, but I highly disagree. Even if we are just talking taste alone, there is a huge difference between conventional and organic. Regarding other points, here's a great article I read recently if you are interested: archives.sfweekly.com/foodie/2011/10/10/is-organic-produce-actually-cheaper-to-grow

[@Toaster-v1z]

Natalie Hanson Good points. Doesn't organic mean it's fertilized with animal poop? I'm not sure that is healthier than chemical fertilizers. Same with organic pesticides, how do we know they are safe? Has this been studied by scientists? Do I have to wash my organic lettuce?

[@veganmichele]

+Kent Hanna I understand your points. Nothing these days can truly be 100% pure but I chose to go with organic over conventional every time if I have the choice. There is an undeniable difference in taste and freshness, and smells and lasts very differently than conventionally grown produce does. I understand that it's not always available to everyone out there, and it doesn't mean you can't eat plant based without it being organic, there are just too many studies out there and research showing that organic is better, but that's just my opinion. Thank you for the comment, it's always good to ask these kinds of questions and seek out the truth.

[@nataliehanson5353]

Kent Hanna Organic means that it doesn't have synthetic pesticides used on it, it can still have naturally derived pesticides. Everything is made of chemicals.

[@Lacerated1DJ3]

I love your video, as a new vegan I need to find more information like this. keep up the great videos, Thanks!

[@veganmichele]

Thank you so much! If you need some recipe inspiration check out my 7 day vegan meal plan playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLg-vqqc5EHwDQhan_Aeqw2fUJlsE4KEcC

[@tlk2348]

Great video - I always try to buy organic too. I also have oats in the morning with organic Peanut Butter and homemade jam. Throw some chia seeds or flax seeds with them and you are good to go. Keeps me full for a long time.

[@veganmichele]

+TL K23 nice, yeah if you can swing it, organic is the way to go! That sounds yummy👍 xx

[@kiml1159]

I'm new to this way of eating and wondering how one gets iodine in their diets without regular table salt?

[@veganmichele]

Hi Kim, since the amount of iodine needed depends on age and I’m not sure how much you need as an individual it would be good to get your levels tested before you begin supplementing. But you could either supplement or make sure you are getting sea veggies in like wakame, dulse, nori, laver, kelp, alaria. Other foods that contain iodine are cranberries, potatoes, corn, prunes, bananas, green beans, navy beans, and strawberries.

[@Deathcabforcherry]

this looks exactly like the publix in altamonte springs!

[@veganmichele]

+Chelsea Valentine hi! This was in Tampa so I'm sure they are super similar 😊

[@seductress2324]

Thank you ,many blessings. 😊 👍

[@veganmichele]

+SEDUCTRESS LASTRE thank you!

[@marziatomazzoli6684]

yes thank you i am excited for the viedeo😊

[@ShawnPlusOne]

I've been a vegetarian for almost two months it's been a struggle to eat good veggies that I like. ( I stick with the ones I prefer) adding more weekly, cooking everyday is a trip but I'm learning thanks to KZbin and people that share tips like yourself. So thank you very much for sharing information with newbies like me. Questions: What vitamins and great tasty-protein powders for (smoothies) would you recommend. My goal is to be a vegan by September I have stopped eating all meat and whole milk (although cheese) was the last to go. Thank you. A new subscriber.

[@veganmichele]

+seanviv2 that's great congrats to you!!! Cheese was tough for me too, but I know once you have some more tools under your cooking belt you'll be able to do it too! I have a special project coming i at the end of July that can help with some recipe ideas. I'll talk about it on my channel soon, so maybe it will be helpful to you. As far as vitamins go, I don't normally take any. I'm currently pregnant so I use garden of life raw multivitamin but usually I try to get as much vitamins and mineral from my foods. If you are low in b12 then I would try a sublingual. I also don't use any protein powders currently. In the past I used to use a vega one that I liked, but I now I find I don't really feel like I need it. Hope that info helps a bit 👍😊😊 thanks for watching!

[@MamaVegg]

Cheese was the toughest part for me too! The best alternatives I have found are the Chao brand slices that I find at Whole Foods and the Miyokos Cheese/Butter that can be found online and some at stores. Miyokos is a little more expensive but SO WORHT IT! They make a Mozzarella that melts beautifully on pizza. My 2 favorite protein powders are the Sunwarrior brand (chocolate) and the Garden of Life brand (vanilla).

[@veganmichele]

Great suggestions. Thanks!

[@greatsongz1211]

I always thought Publix was the biggest thing but when she started talking about it being in Florida specifically... i looked it up and was mind blown.

[@veganmichele]

+Dwight Stewart II lol?!

[@suredeydo]

I've never heard of Publix and I've lived in Chicago, Kansas, Denver and Montana.

[@veganmichele]

+joannajean I think it's a south or east coast thing. I live in Nevada and they aren't out west at all either 😊

[@victoriabell2447]

The Cascadian Farms is my fav fruit, I know this is old video, but how many pounds was the package for 11.00 ? I don’t have a Costco membership and wonder if it would be worthwhile. Thanks I found your video helpful and still pertinent.

[@veganmichele]

I’m not sure, but I still always buy a lot of organic bulk produce and foods at Costco to this day. It is absolutely worth the membership.

[@MB-sp4tq]

Lol the add before this video was for Arby's bacon

[@veganmichele]

+Matilda Barney haha!

[@aromaofhope]

Wonderful advice and inspiration. I wanted to mention that I have had bulk brown rice mold before in storage. Does anyone know the best way to store it so that it will last for the whole year or six months? Thanks for the suggestion to eat more raw. I know I don't do enough of that!

[@veganmichele]

+Wisdom's Peace (BWood) hi thanks for your comment👍 I haven't had a problem, but I think it is because I live in such a dry climate. Curious if anyone has any advice. Yay for more raw👍😊

[@gothamjenny7612]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR THIS! I have gastroperesis and my tummy seems to respond better to being vegan then it ever has and i live on the east coast but im so ready to grab my fiancé and go to costcos! One question i had thyroid cancer and i have to go for full body scans every year about two to three weeks before my scans i have yo say away from iodine foods you mentioned the himlayian salt which is amazing i love it but in your opinon do you know what might be a good organic replacement? Thanks so much ps.cant wait to see you host on gravy i love you already!❤️

[@veganmichele]

Hi Jenny! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, it’s so Nice to meet you! I know that sea vegetables have lots of iodine in them such as Wakame dulse, Kombu, and nori. Potatoes, prunes and cranberries also have iodine. Just make sure you’re getting your foods from a very high-quality organic source. This is the best way to make sure you are getting a good amount of iodine In your diet. As far as a supplement, I’m not sure but it would be worth going into a health food store and speaking to someone who specializes in natural supplements for some suggestions. 💚

[@GOK_333]

Thank you It is a great video, very informativw and helpful

[@veganmichele]

Thank you!

[@Heather-wn4uw]

Great video. Would love to see some healthy vegan recipes videos!

[@veganmichele]

Thank you! Yes some recipe videos will be coming out very soon. 👍😊

[@everythingbearausphreak7370]

This video is way crazy filled with double entendres, lucky hubby lol... good work all the same !!!

[@veganmichele]

Haha. Thanks 😂

[@Carpathianpixie]

Omg! the coconut oil jar is life. It lasts me a whole year and a half.

[@veganmichele]

+Carpathianpixie195 😊😂

[@zombieinfection1999]

yeah I don't have a Trader Joe's, Cosco, OR a Whole Foods. 😬

[@veganmichele]

+zombieinfection1999 well the good news is, lots of stores, just regular grocery stores are carting more and more healthy option. We can only do the best we can do 👍😊

[@zombieinfection1999]

BVGAN. I went to Walmart last night and found many Vegan options!

[@veganmichele]

zombieinfection1999 awesome that's great!

[@taylorbrianne425]

I love this. Question, with silk... have you heard or read anything about them not having as true of an organic background as they state? I remember an article circulating a while back when I was on the ship and that's all I could buy in port! What do you know about the company standards?

[@veganmichele]

+taylorbrianne425 hi! I actually don't know about it, but definitely something to look into. I'm mostly just making my own almond milk nowadays. I know what you mean though, when you are in port you just get whatever you can 👌

[@kenyamya6051]

You are very pretty ❤️n I love the video it’ was very helpful 😀

[@veganmichele]

Thank you so much!!

[@wephotogal]

Costco also has HUGE bags of organic quinoa for around $8. Is that bread vegan though? I thought when looking at the ingredients there was something in it that turned me away, but can't remember. Great video!

[@veganmichele]

+wephotogal awesome thanks for watching ! The bread was for my husband, he a vegetarian not vegan 😊

[@MarNicole76]

This was very helpful

[@veganmichele]

+MarNichole oh good! Thanks for watching 😊

[@xiasmith3526]

Helpful. I am new to the vegan lifestyle

[@veganmichele]

+xia smith congrats! That's great, and I'm glad it was helpful 😊👍

[@Losi-cg3mi]

I'm a new sub and a new vegan , your video was super helpful 😉

[@emilywong4601]

What do you eat for protien by sides almond milk?

[@veganmichele]

Hi! Lots of fruits and vegetable have protein in them, of course not as much as a steak for example. But I find if I eat a wide variety of leafy greens, other vegetables and fruits I am fine. I don’t supplement with any protein powders. If you’d like you can get protein from tofu, rice and beans together, veggie burgers. And nuts have protein too, but I try not to do too many nuts and seeds because they also have a high fat content. About a handful a day. hope this helps xx

[@geno5169]

I have sea salt!😊

[@tgavin9325]

Wow, Great video and very informative on many levels but In my experiences; that is way too much money for 2 people for 1 week??

[@veganmichele]

+T Gavin hi thank you for watching. Yes, of course, everyone is different. For me and my husband we find this works for us, but you can tailor it to what works out for you 👍😊

[@Carpathianpixie]

I think 50$ per week on groceries is pretty afordable, then again, I guess it depends where you live.

[@veganmichele]

+Carpathianpixie195 yes I agree for one person that can definitely work xx

[@geno5169]

I bought. Big bag of walnuts at Sam’s!

[@veganmichele]

Nice!

[@jaywest3734]

I'd just buy food I like. I'm planning on going almost all the way vegan for at least three months. I won't be super strict, but I'll try to cut out dairy and eggs where I can.

[@veganmichele]

All the best to you. Yeah, if there’s things you know you like, that will definitely help you stick to your plan. Good luck 👍👍

[@EggyTheGamer]

Hi! Can you explain what is oil pulling?

[@veganmichele]

Hello! Of course, I actually did a video all about oil pulling you can see it here to find out more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqGreoKLjLl8eNk Hope you enjoy! xx

[@TexPR1]

Why don't you make your own kombucha? Just curious...

[@veganmichele]

+TexPR1 I would love to! I have been saying it for years, but because I travel so much for work I haven't done it yet. BUT now that I'm in one place I think after I give birth I'll give it a shot 😊

[@jannikeb1056]

Hahhaha that rice will only last 2-3 months If you live with an asian 😂😂 no way it could last an entire year

[@veganmichele]

+Jannike B haha! I guess it would if you eat a lot 😊

[@Carpathianpixie]

I'm Caribbean and that definitely doesnt last me a whole year. Mind you, I live alone! Lol

[@veganmichele]

+Carpathianpixie195 👍

[@Tamzbongeaux]

From New Orleans and I think 2 months top

[@3xSharkiex3]

Very insightful !!!

[@veganmichele]

+Leiie Star thank you! I’m putting out a video later this week with ideas for how to do vegan groceries for $150 per month if you are interested. Thanks for watching xx

[@3xSharkiex3]

can't wait to see it. I have subscribed you channel. Thank you for helping me! (college student with so many terrible food options everywhere.)

[@veganmichele]

+Leiie Star awesome thank you! I know college options can be rough.

[@3xSharkiex3]

Could you do a video on non perishable health food items for college students in traditional dorms.

[@3xSharkiex3]

That would be so lit! at least for folks like me.

[@ialy9]

Very informative. Thank you I'm trying to go vegan but it's so hard

[@veganmichele]

+c.i lee you can do it! 👍👍 it just takes a bit of planning and motivation. You will do great😊

[@Colleenxtc1]

New viewer. Pretty good and insightful video. You’re tan is looking lovely! You use self tanner??

[@veganmichele]

Hi! Thank you for watching. Actually at the time of this filming I was working in Florida and at the beach a lot so it’s all natural. I’m super pale now😭. But I’ve heard that loving tan or bondi sands are vegan, never tried them out though. xx

[@579curly]

I'm trying to transition into a vegan diet but I find myself getting hungry a lot and feeling satiated. Any tips?

[@veganmichele]

+Sajani Mathews-Perez hi! Sure. Hi volume lower calorie foods are great. So whole fruits and veggies, large salads. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice cakes, rice, legumes, oatmeal, airpopped popcorn. As long as you are not adding additional fat on top of these things you can eat large amounts and be fine. Good luck!

[@callystacarpenter4404]

So does it have to be organic? Id like to try being vegan but organic food is very expensive.

[@veganmichele]

+Callysta Carpenter hi! Of course I recommend organic first but if you cannot afford all organic do the best you can. Get things that are non gmo ( Google what crops are gmo) and look for the dirty dozen and try to get those organic and the rest just do your best. For a long time I didn't get organic to save money, and little by little I added more organic less conventional. Just do your best, eating a larger quantity of fresh produce regardless of whether it is organic or not is way better than sticking with a diet high in processed foods. Good luck to you!

[@chekwa096]

Question. What about products that say "may contain peanuts eggs milk..." or "processed in a facility that manufactures milk..." are the still considered vegan?

[@veganmichele]

+Chekwa 09 I think that depends on personal choice. If you feel convicted about that, I would try to stay away from it, but if you don't then go for it. xx

[@chekwa096]

BVGAN. Yeah i guess your right. Its just some of the seasonings that i normally used in cooking has this kind of label 😑

[@veganmichele]

+Chekwa 09 I know it can be frustrating

[@plants4thewin]

Great video, but we do need iodine which is found in iodized salt. You can get it from seaweed, but iodized salt used once in a while is fine. You stated that table salt aka iodized salt doesn't have any minerals that we need. Sorry but that's not true. Still enjoyed the vid and the tips 👍🏾

[@veganmichele]

+The Evolving Vegan hi! I get iodine from other sources, but if of course if that where you'd like to get it more power to you👍

[@JesusLebtUndRettet]

You need much more then just Iodine.....which many vegans, espec. raw veg. fanatics are not getting

[@ronabizness9434]

You didn't hear what she said, she said to stay away from regular table salt, which has no minerals, and pointed out the pink himalayan that has a wide spectrum of minerals. So you mean to tell me you get your minerals from morton table salt or other big box brand?

[@bangturden7070]

the actual "bad stuff" in regular table salt is just the anticaking agents. every salt without those agents is fine. no need to spend on fancy salt :)

[@ozzyfan1962]

Actually, most table salt no longer contains iodine. I use iodized sea salt.

[@Starquasia232]

You are so great! I'm surprised you don't have 100,000 subscribers yet but I'm sure you will very soon LOL

[@veganmichele]

+Starquasia Kirkman haha! Love this comment thank you! xx

[@jaidenward1302]

I'm thinking of going Vegan but I really like fish.... I've never been vegetarian or vegan before but I really hate the treatment of animals and I've noticed some meats upset my stomach. Any words of advice or how to transition smoothly? Thank you so much!❤️

[@jaidenward1302]

Also ford going vegan help with skin problems and weight? I think eating all the processed food and junk food has made me feel icky and gained weight. Thanks for the help!

[@jaidenward1302]

Does* not ford haha sorry

[@veganmichele]

+jaiden ward hi! Absolutely😊 maybe start with a "everything vegan, but still eating fish 1-3 times per week" until you can phase out the fish. For me something that really helped was watching documentaries that showed the reality of mistreatment of the animals and how brutal the industry is. Also some on the health aspects of going vegan. Some that I recommend are "planet ocean, cowspiracy, what the health, forks over knives. If you have Netflix they really have a lot of them to watch. Be patient with yourself, do your best and eat vegan things that sound good to you. Find recipes on line you like. If you really want fish then have it every once in a while until you are ok without it. It's a lifestyle change, but not a competition 😊 so be gentle with yourself. There are some things like vegan sushi rolls, or "no tuna" recipes that will kind of mimic the fish taste as you transition away from fish. Also, if you'd like I have just released my vegan ebook with tons of recipes and advice to help a newbie out. If you are interested you can check it out at www.bvgan.com/ebook to learn more. Good luck, and I know you will do great! xx

[@veganmichele]

+jaiden ward yes and yes! Once you kick processed food, meat and dairy you will see your skin and weight completely change. You will have lots more energy too. It's a game changer in so many ways👍👍

[@veganmichele]

+jaiden ward 😊

[@joyutmostjoylife9470]

"sexy sexy time" lol! I like how practical you are in this. I was wondering about making my own bread? thought?

[@veganmichele]

+Joy Utmostjoylife haha! Im such a dork :) i personally do not eat bread, but my husband makes his own and its super easy. I definitely suggest it over buying in stores. You can use good quality organic flour and follow this recipe. It makes the best bread ever! Let me know what you think. beekman1802.com/recipes/joshs-even-lazier-than-no-knead-bread/

[@joyutmostjoylife9470]

Thanks :) I used to make my own bread all the time! It always tasted better than store bought. I got both lazy and busy for awhile. Thanks for the recipe :)

[@veganmichele]

+Joy Utmostjoylife this ones super easy to make and requires very little care. 🤗 let me know what you think.

[@joyutmostjoylife9470]

My kind of food making then :) I can cook, bake, etc but just bc I can, doesn't mean I wanna.

[@veganmichele]

+Joy Utmostjoylife lol!

[@jen9774]

pink salt does not have iodeine in it. Himalayan people have more goiters compared with other ethnic groups due to lack of iodeine

[@jen9774]

iodine - that is

[@mahaletm4239]

Is that 24 cents per cup cooked or uncooked?

[@veganmichele]

+Mahalet M hello! It's 24 cents per uncooked. x

[@mahaletm4239]

BVGAN. Thank you!

[@maribethj3469]

How do I view part 1 & 3?

[@veganmichele]

+Maribeth Jones hi! they are under a playlist on my channel called Veganism for beginners. Just go to my channel and search for the playlist xx thanks for watching

[@marziatomazzoli6684]

dp you stay raw or normal vegan? great viedo😊

[@veganmichele]

Hi! Thank you so much! Recently I have been heading towards the majority of my food being raw. But I am still eating cooked a few times a week. I will be putting out a video on Thursday explaining what I'm eating currently and my experience going fully raw. Overall, I definitely want to encourage anyone who watches to just add more fruits and veggies to their diet and get closer to a plant based diet. But as of now I'm seeing too many positive changes in my own self to go back to a fully cooked vegan diet. Hope this answers your question. xx

[@saintlaurentstoner]

Yall, don't forget sprouts! Super affordable produce!

[@saintlaurentstoner]

sprouts farmers market btw

[@veganmichele]

+BreeBunny100 yes good suggestion too 😊

[@WizardMindBarbarianBody]

Hemp hearts are only $7 a pound at Winco.

[@veganmichele]

+Psychodynamic Natural History Dpt., Miskatonic University awesome!

[@techreviews9888]

Subscribed! really helpful...I really want to be vegan but I'm worried about how to tell my family of 8 who are meat eaters and how they will react :(. I'm 15 but I'm still not sure my parents will agree, they will probably say its too expensive

[@veganmichele]

+Tech Reviews hi! thank you for subscribing and watching😊 I understand it can be hard in a big family especially letting your parents know. Maybe just start eating more fruits and veggies instead of the meats, and if they question you just let them know you'd like to make healthier choices. Explain it to them in a loving way and maybe they will want to try it out with you too! Good luck!

[@aliciamirbaum7193]

Tech Reviews Just like tell them and explain to them why and show them how you plan to get everything what you need (nutritionlike). And maybe tell them (if you would do it) that you'd cook for yourself and so on, so they don't have to do extra atuff just for you. you can precook the meals on weekends too to save time. At least my research concluded that and thats how I convinced my parents (but will go vegan in june because have to wait until my exchange year ends)

[@ednaamado9745]

What does it mean nom GMO?

[@ednaamado9745]

Non*

[@veganmichele]

Hi! Non GMO means non genetically modified organism. A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified using recombinant DNA methods (also called gene splicing), gene modification or transgenic technology. So a lot of foods now are being genetically modified and it is not good to be eating these. Whenever you have a choice between conventionally grown (often GMO ) and Organic non GMO I suggest you pick the Organic non GMO choice. xx

[@subblonde3101]

hahahah when she was talking about the carrots, peep the guy in the back! ahahahaha he's like wtf is she doing.

[@veganmichele]

+CbabyG lol 😂

[@subblonde3101]

hahahaha i died!