Veganuary for Beginners 2024: Your Complete Guide to a Successful WFPB Transition

[@LeanneS116]

You are a great human Jeremy.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you!

[@pattyyager5142]

New to your channel it’s so informative!! Started my journey November 2023. I am from Cleveland Ohio Thank you 😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

Welcome Patty!

[@lior2538]

Thank you for sharing this information 😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

My pleasure 😊

[@edenstudiopolaroids]

Just came actually your video and I’m so glad. Thanks. Eden from Canada ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Eden! Welcome! Where in Canada?

[@JillianSmith-bn5vj]

Great video full of info. Cheers. Jillian from Clunes, Victoria 🇦🇺

[@pbwithjeremy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eilismcgarr5399]

Hi Eilís (eye-Lish) here in Connemara, Co Galway (Ireland) . I tried going plant based before but just slowly slipped back into my old ways of eating. I think I tried too hard to fast to begin with and was struggling with such a change. I will try to go a bit slower this time , I think a gradual transition for me will just suit me better. Although I have to say unknown to myself I did pretty good today . Avocado toast for brekkie, mushroom soup for lunch , hummus n crackers, veggie Burritto for dinner ,😊 . So 1st day almost over and I'm pretty happy with today . I made a list today of what I like to eat and I am going to find better plant based recipes for those meals. 😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're doing great!!! One day at a time. Keep the meals similar in flavour and style to what you normally like and just swap out the things you need to make plant-based :) You got this!!!

[@Grow_With_Jo]

Thank you so much for this. I have my Why, but was apprehensive about 'starting'. This helped SO much. You answered all the questions I had, that were holding me back from taking the plunge. Off to binge watch your other uploads now, starting with the plant based Vs vegan one you mentioned in this upload. 😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad you found your Why!

[@lisawolf8413]

Struggling vegan, but hoping to get back on track. Thanks for the great content and motivation. Happy New Years to you and Yr family! Please give me a shout out..Lisa from Pittsburgh

[@pbwithjeremy]

Lisa! You've got this. What's the part you struggle with?

[@suzywernet5312]

Thank you, Jeremy!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

My pleasure!

[@TedGeiss]

Thank you for this!! The holidays were hard for me this year. Though I am down 130 lbs on a WFPB, I still have another 100 lbs to go to my ultimate goal. I love watching you and your family!!! It’s time to update my “why”. Thank you for the motivation and supportive videos. Happy New Year!!!! 🎉

[@pbwithjeremy]

You've got this Ted! 130 is a huge amount - be very proud of your success so far!

[@marykaren7542]

When I first went plant-based, I thought my energy elevated to a level that I hadn't felt in a long, long time. I also slept better, my mind was more clear. Side effect of going WFPB..... a stenosis in my left carotid artery is now GONE! Happy New Year to you and your family! (also, EEEWWWWW to Trainspotting, I thought I had finally forgotten about that movie.... thanks a lot! LOL)

[@pbwithjeremy]

That's the BEST side effect! Congrats!!!! HNY to you too!!! (and you LOVED that I used that Transpotting clip, I know it ;-) )

[@greenfields396]

I've been vegan about 7 years now and the only thing i regret is not going vegan sooner. I did it for the animals but now im so much healthier. Ill stay vegan for the rest of my life no question. Thanks for the good information to help

[@pbwithjeremy]

Same! 100%

[@dianeschrader1280]

Began WFPB in May,2023. I feel so much better. I will stick with this way of eating forever! Ohh and I'm in for the Tshirt, don't yuck my yum👍

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad you feel great - shirt is here: pbwithj.myshopify.com/products/dont-yuck-my-yum-unisex-heavy-cotton-tee

[@charliebarrin3681]

Just subscribed. I have been vegetarian since a teenager. I am now 45, and became vegan last January. This year I want to try whole food plant based for at least 3 months. Firstly, I think it will make me more creative with my meals, there is a lot of vegan junk food around and health reasons, I am starting to get arthritis symptoms so I feel being WFPB might assist with reducing inflammatory processes. I’m just here to get real meal ideas and with products I can purchase easily. I live in Northern Territory, Australia so a lot of vegan products aren’t available here. FYI, I love my slow cooker, so if you have any recommendations to add to my current meal plan will be welcomed. To you and your family have a great new year.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I think doing a 3 month dedicated trial run is super smart :) You've got this!!! I don't use a slow-cooker a lot - but worth googling some recipes!

[@imtherapycat]

Hi! I'm in North Carolina. I've been vegetarian for about 18 years now, but never made the leap to vegan. Now that I'm getting older (66+) and having more difficulty maintaining my girlish figure, I think it's time to walk the talk and give up dairy. I also am guilty of eating a fair amount of vegetarian crap-food and I really need to embrace the whole food lifestyle. I know it will make me feel better. :)

[@pbwithjeremy]

You can do it!

[@asexualatheist3504]

My why is to reduce animal suffering and reduce my carbon footprint. Healthy food is a perk.

[@frompizzaaddicttovegan]

Health is what brought me to this lifestyle, but my heart is with the animals and that’s what keeps me here.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Love that!

[@angela-ox5xj]

Was vegan 41/2 years I slipped away from it a year ago found you guys and I’m back to it thanks for your content love watching you and your family ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh wow! Happy to be part of your journey but YOU are the one making the choices. Happy to have you in our community!

[@dboyd1651]

Exact same thing happened to me!!! My friends could tell a huge difference in my body and they made a comment recently. They all remembered when I wasn't eating animal products.

[@lisamariano1553]

I so appreciate the oft overlooked point that humans are animals too!❤ I've been put off when I see people innocently asking questions about starting the vegan journey and being eviscerated by other vegans. Compassionate responses are the way to go, imo. This includes comparison for ourselves too, which could include respectfully disengaging. Thank you, thank you!☮️💜

[@davidthescottishvegan]

I am vegan for the animals, health and environment and prefer a wfpb lifestyle and Jeremy's channel helps with that. Looking forward to 2024 and achieving my goals for my channel. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤ Jeremy & family.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks David!

[@dianemayer177]

I’ve been doing vegan 3 months now. You’ve been a big part of this. My adult daughter is now joining me. I’ve lost about 30lbs and look and feel amazingly better. So I’m sharing you, and other awesome vegan chefs with her, and anybody who shows interest. I have a feeling she’s going to really like you.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh wow - so happy to be a small part of your amazing journey and love that this is something that you and your daughter can share :) Congrats on 3 months!

[@dianemayer177]

@@pbwithjeremy THANKYOU. That being appreciated business is a 2-way street!

[@free2muse]

Wish I could just be plant based with no stipulations. But instead, I have to limit my good fats for weight loss sake. Maybe when I’m old and gray I’ll reach my ideal weight. Argh!

[@michelletulumello661]

My why for veganuary. I was recently diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. My cholesterol and triglycerides are sky high. I was taking pills to eat meat, which I never liked or wanted to eat anyway, it just was something I did for my family because my daughter has celic disease and already had a limited diet. Anyway, when the results of my physical came back, and my doctor wanted to put me on all these drugs, well, It suddenly occured to me if I don't put me first, there might not BE a me. Bonus is that I also get to put the planet and animals first too. I have wanted to do this for a long time.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I'm so excited for what changes you'll see in your body over the next month. Please keep me posted!!!! There's nothing wrong with being "selfish" when it comes to YOUR health..

[@TessavandieKaap]

I decided to stop using animal products because it dawned on me that I can’t really love animals and exploit/eat them. I dived right in, not knowing anything. Luckily there were google and KZbinrs to help me.

[@suzannegagne8692]

I’m doing it because of medical reasons. Also need to lose some weight. AND I just can’t watch animals suffer to supply our bellies.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Having multiple reasons just strengthens it :)

[@shirleywolff611]

Excellent video, Jeremy! XOXOXO

[@karenbudnick]

A really straight forward and to the point video. I started plants only last summer after finding your channel. I feel good but haven't lost any weight as I am trying to cook recipes that will appeal to my omnivore husband. Unfortunately most of those include cashews and more pasta than I've eaten in my life. They're all delicious! I'm being kind to myself and the planet and will never go back. Thanks, Jeremy!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Karen! Maybe try adding more vegetables to the pasta dish and reducing the amount of pasta. How are you using the cashews?

[@TammiTuthill]

That's great!! And yes being kind to yourself is very important! I watch many vegan and WFPB KZbin channels that I love including PB and J. Have you ever heard of Derek Sarno? He and his brother Chad are both vegan and WFPB chefs. He makes food to entice omnivores with easy to find ingredients. I haven't personally tried any of his recipes but they look absolutely delicious and they'll hopefully give you more ideas.

[@kathyadams1766]

Did you sayThrive foods are good. Were in Idaho a hospital have classes..

[@pbwithjeremy]

Not entirely sure what you're asking...

[@isaaclau7741]

I'm against animals abuse, water and land depletion

[@kchristinecarr6320]

Hi Jeremy, Chris here in Colorado. Another great video! Thanks! I’ve been a whole food vegetarian most of my life. Now, at 67, am leaning more in the whole food vegan direction. I’ve been following you for a while now. Thanks for all the great tips and inspiration. And for making it fun! Wishing you and your a family a very Happy New Year.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Chris! Thanks for writing! Sounds like you've got a great foundation - keep it up!

[@jvnp834]

I’m disgusted by animal products and I want to be healthier but mostly it’s for the beautiful animals.

[@Jinngri]

My doctor wanted me to start taking cholesterol medication for a reversible artery buildup, and i opted instead to eat vegan! Thank you for a great channel, because i only started a month ago and i've already lost 10 pounds. I love that your recipes are made with realistic ingredients, and you show how to make substitutions if i don't have something on hand that the recipe calls for. Your cookbook reviews are great! Thank you for all you do!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for sharing!! Can't waiit to hear your doctor's reaction!

[@ayanaatthrivebewhole]

My name is Ayana, from Oakland, California! I've flirted with this idea for a while, eating healthy, but thought that I didn't need to be vegan in order to be at my healthiest. I'm very excited to see what Veganuary brings!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You doing it???

[@ayanaatthrivebewhole]

Yes! I would love to! My best friend and I are doing it together! Thanks! 🎉🎉🎉​@@pbwithjeremy

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yes!!!! Can't wait to hear how it goes along the way - keep me in the loop :) @@ayanaatthrivebewhole

[@keweldogpdx]

I love your channel but I can’t handle it when you show factory farmed animals and dead animals on the beach. I had to stop watching. I’m well aware of what’s going on, I’m vegan, and I’m here to see things about the good food I want to eat and make tastier. Seeing those poor animals made me lose my appetite. Maybe provide a trigger warning next time

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you for this insight - in future I'll include a trigger warning. I'm so sorry if this upset you. This video isn't necessarily designed for people who are already vegan, so sometimes "shocking" images can help drive the message home and make it real, but I understand for those who already get it it's not needed.

[@suemichaelsen8486]

Thank you, Jeremy. I learn from all your videos. I'm proud to be a member of PBwithJ. I've been vegan since '98, wfpb low/no sos since '21. Please continue! Sue Rockford,

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you Sue! You're crushing it!

[@aliciab4236]

I went WFPB in 2003, so I'm no longer a beginner. However, I still love seeing what other people are doing and joining in. Great suggestions in this video. I wish you had been around when I took the plunge. Doctors Fuhrman and Greger are a wealth of information. For anyone who is new to WFPB, please don't worry about your nutrition or health. After nearly 20 years, I still think it's one of the best decisions I ever made. I feel better at 61 than I did at 42 when I started.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Wow! You're an OG! Good for you! And glad this information is interesting even when you're an expert!

[@JR954]

I became whole food plant based 13 years ago to assist my aunt stem her new diagnosis of breast cancer and multiple myeloma. It worked so well for my aunt and myself. I lost weight, my fibromyalgia, irritable bowels, heartburn, and constipation resolved. I had no post exercise soreness, stinky stools or breath or armpits 😂, my blood sugar stays in low pre diabetes ,😅blood pressure and cholesterol. In the beginning I was too aggressive with fiber which caused diarrhea. Go slowly. I drink sei mei green tea and hojicha tea. I take a dish to friends’ houses. Find Whole Foods hot meals or salad bar although expensive.

[@pbwithjeremy]

What a story and journey you've been on! Amazing.

[@Janet.D.C.]

Let’s see, I was vegetarian for 42 years and after that vegan for 10 years. Originally it was for the animals. It still is for the animals, but it is now also for my health and peace of mind. (I feel ethically good about what I’m eating.) I have gone back-and-forth between vegan and WFPB no oil. I fall into the overweight vegan category, which makes me unhappy. I am going to try my best to get back to WFPB no oil. 👍🏻💪🏻 “Don’t yuck someone else’s yum”, LOVE THIS! I never do, but I’ve sure received some rude yucks. I was once told that my Indian take out looked like the inside of a diaper. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🙄

[@BethCatt-jq6xi]

Most people don't understand what veganism and vegetarism is all about, some people think that you can't be healthy on a diet with out meat and dairy people think that you need dairy for strong bones and teeth, but the truth is that you need calcium for strong bones and teeth and you can get calcium from plants 🪴 😊👍

[@pbwithjeremy]

You've got this. It takes some extra consideration, but we haven't found it difficult. HERE'S THE SHIRT :) pbwithj.myshopify.com/products/dont-yuck-my-yum-unisex-heavy-cotton-tee

[@bevllewellyn8799]

Some great adventures ce there 👍👍👍

[@gaBetibu]

. . . luvvvv the bday wishes from your absolutely beautiful Familia....Glo ( aka betubu) from Pittsburg, Calif...God Bless You & your Gorgeous Wife, Daughter & Son & pray you each have a Most Blest & Joy-filled New Year & many many more....❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you Glo!

[@kristinesjostedt4183]

I've been off and on WFPB for the past year or so. I do okay for a week or so, then fall into old, bad habits. I am determined to stick with it this time and your video gave me some much needed encouragement. Thanks for all of the content you share!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You can do it! Just get the junk outta the house!

[@majadimitrijevic2365]

Hello! I want to start!Wish me luck . Grettings from Belgrade, Serbia ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

You've got thi!

[@56phil020244]

Great tips, Jerry. Loved the video. I just started transitioning to WFPB in late December.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Congrats on making the change!

[@cecirosemartinez6883]

🌟Hi from Austin TX! I'm ready to start!🌟 I will be 60 years old in 2024 and I am a Type 2 Diabetic. My A1c a few months ago was 6.3...not terrible. Last year...8.7. Eating wfpb vegan is very doable and I am looking forward to 2024. Happy New Year to us all!🎉🌟

[@johnshinski2994]

go all in...u will not regret it!!!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

I cant wait to hear about all the wonderful changes for you in 2024!!!

[@PlantBasedPrimary]

I reversed prediabetes on a WFPB diet 2 years ago, and feel better than ever! You can do this! 💚🌱✨🙌

[@sanditurner8387]

OK, I bought the bundle, now I need to figure out the best way to read them. Not very good with computers and I can't afford to print all that off.......Anyways, I have been WFPBSOS for almost 2.5 years. I have brought my A1C way down, avoided needles and my doctor is super happy. I have only lost 45 pounds and I need that much more to go but STRESS really has been my downfall. Sick husband, sick daughter BUT I am going to do it this year!!!!!!! Thank you for being part of my journey!

[@pbwithjeremy]

So proud of you, despite all your challenges, for taking the plunge! The e-books should be PDFS so they should be able to open in any computer just by double clicking on them. You could likely open them on a phone or tablet as well.

[@ShirlroniaBatista]

I'm looking for ways to improve my own health and becoming a healthy example for my family. Thanks for your content.

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're welcome and you got this!

[@_juliasjourneys_]

I started as a vegetarian about 4 months ago. 8-9 weeks ago I changed to WFPB SOS. However, I do use a little salt. No oil, no sugar, no animal products. I chose to do it because I just feel better. Also, trying to get off blood pressure medicine. But when I look at the condition of our SAD and how animals are actually treated when processing, I got rather disgusted. So, here I am. Plant Based Vegan, no oil and no sugar. I’m in Hollister, California.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Congrats on making the shift! I'm so glad you're feeling better. We still use a little salt, but we're largely oil free.

[@MVPonthego]

Happy New Year! This was very informative. I usually fast during January but never came across the term veganuary. Do you have tips or a video about the natural yeast? How to use it, why, etc?

[@pbwithjeremy]

Do you mean nutritional yeast? And what's your fast regime?

[@MVPonthego]

@@pbwithjeremy yes. Nutritional yeast. I seen people added to salads etc but can you make a video explaining a little bit more about. Thank you so much!

[@theresa.devine]

Hey Jay, can you review vegan recipe apps in 2024? Love your channel. Giving you a shout out from Phoenix Arizona!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Great idea. Any in particular you have in mind? I have a few.

[@mysticone9611]

Loved this! 🎉

[@laniandbogie]

Hey Jeremy- Became a vegan in August 2022, dropped 45 lbs. ,felt great and looked better than I had in years. Summer vacations and holidays from Halloween thru New Years have derailed me and am anxious to get back to basics. I am Diving in Head First on New Years Day. My goal is to live to be 100 (I'll be 74 in 2024) Looking to strengthen my mind and body on a WFPB (No Oil) lifestyle. Enjoy watching all your content on KZbin and wishing you and your a Healthy & Happy New Year. Cheers~Lani (Ithaca, New York)

[@pbwithjeremy]

Congrats on the initial weight loss and I know you can get back to it!

[@randidolan4261]

Being vegan is also caring for our fellow human beings as working in a slaughterhouse is not a very pleasant experience. Many workers suffer from depression and PTSD and also tend to become violent. Also, people who live nearby CAFOs suffer from air and water pollution. Oh, I'm from Nashville, TN y'all!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for adding this to the discussion!

[@CathyLibby-p4s]

Cathy from Uxbridge, MA - my why is to reclaim my health.

[@pbwithjeremy]

The best reason!

[@Vv-tr4qq]

Two weeks doing it for Health, Animals and Environment 🥰.

[@pbwithjeremy]

How's it going????

[@lauribleu7558]

For me, it was a throw-away comment by my cardiologist. I was emphatically told to stop using calcium supplements, and, sure enough, I had just been diagnosed with osteopenia. I asked him about that and where I was to get that calcium because one could only drink so much milk. All he said was that broccoli has a lot of calcium (WTF???). I already knew that, but my understanding of the whole shebang was quite old (vegetable sources of nutrients were not easily absorbed). So...research. The big challenge was sifting through all that blasted noise surrounding nutrition. Plant Chompers helped with that. I found others that helped sift through and judge the efficacy of studies. All this led me to veganism and a new framework for nutrition. I actually did not run across you until after I had lost a lot weight to the point where I was getting scarily low (lower than 20 BMI). More research... The benefits for me go far beyond weight loss, although that is certainly linked to the whole problem of "premature ventricular contractions (PVP)" in my heart (seriously scary bad) and a history of Diabetes 2. It also included losing the ability to walk without pain and age-related muscle atrophy (I am staring at 71), and a woman which complicates that last issue. Besides losing all that weight, I am now back to my old hiking gait, usually walk about 7,000 to 10,000 steps a day, regaining muscle strength, no more PVP, my mind is clearer and sharper, and generally feel as if I shed 20 years of aging along with that scary amount of weight. Will I ever leave behind WFPB? Hell no. I am here to stay. For those of you out there that are struggling with this AND feeding a family, I feel for you. My life is easier in that I am the only one I have to feed, and I can be as weird as I want. Hot sauce in my morning oat/fruit/cauliflower bowl? Yes! On the other hand, my sons are grown and gone and I miss them as well as having a family around to rely on. Thank goodness for the internet. Like you have stated about yourself. Nutrition was my first and primary motivation. Learning about how all the environmental considerations, is icing on that cake. Animal activism comes in as the last component and my reasons are complicated. I am also deeply angry at how we've all been so horribly manipulated and damaged by corporate food industry for my whole life.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you for sharing your story here with everyone! So glad you're in our community. You got this!

[@LaurieMeislish]

Hi Jeremy, I have been Vegan for 3 months now & I was surprised how easy it has been. I have lost 45 pounds. I love your videos and your encouragement for those of us just starting this journey. Laurie from Massachusetts

[@pbwithjeremy]

Keep it up it really is so easy especially when your mind is on track for it :) Happy to be a small part of your journey!!!

[@jenniferhamilton2119]

Energy levels were an issue, initially. It is common to "feel like crap" for the first couple of weeks - it is called detox. Stick with it! You will begin to feel AMAZING by the end of thirty days!!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Here here!!!!

[@JohnellBentz]

I really enjoy your channel. The cookbook reviews are my favorite part. -Johnell, Illinois

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you!

[@sarahhayward4507]

So hi! I'm Sarah and I have always been overweight. And as I've aged, I've started to notice health problems. I recently watched a video about the benefits of WFPB. And I've decided to dive in head first. I've done the "pantry purge" (for me because my family is not on board). So I'm glad I found you. Because I feel like I'm on my own in a house of ravenous carnivores lol. So wish me luck. I'm diving in!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

You've got this Sarah! Congrats for deciding to make a change - you're not alone - you've gor this community - we've got your back!

[@lanelowman2471]

I started one week ago. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Other than the ones already in the video? What are you looking for?

[@josethevegan8923]

And, maybe my social life. ❤😂😅😊🎉 15+ years Vegan plant based n loving it!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Haha - glad you liked that :) COngrats on 15 years!!!

[@msicottevt]

Sooo with you! 😂 Yes people, grow up! I am very OVER all the “I don’t LIKE that” water included 🙄 Probably because I have a 14 yr old - but adults out there, get over it & eat/drink what is good for your body any way - tastes change!

[@pbwithjeremy]

I can't even with some "adults" :)

[@deborahoakey3560]

Hi there, DEBORAH from Ontario My why is the arthritis in my knee and other joints. Hoping that plant based with bring the inflammation under control.🤔

[@pbwithjeremy]

You've got this!

[@DetraDearmas]

I love wfpb but somehow got derailed and just couldn’t do anymore same old stuff. Got sick, go figure, now fighting flu and wanting my veggies back! Grandson came to live with grandma and just needs his Bologna sandwiches so I always keeps some mock tuna for me. That’s what happened. I told him up front it was a veggie home, I guess I should have stood firm. I can’t loose weight. I yoyo around 230. That’s not good for a 5’4” granny of 70. Don’t understand why everyone else looses and I don’t. Here to starting again this month!

[@pbwithjeremy]

A lovely grandma! There's lots of mockmeats out there that might satisfy him - if not he'll get used to it :) Fat is HARD to lose, especially as we age - and while diet can play a major role, what's really important is that you build muscle in any way you can. I would look for some videos about building muscles for seniors and do what you're able to. Muscle helps burn fat, so the more you have the more fat you'll lose. Focus on that!

[@amputee1967]

My only concern is that I'm a type 2 diabetic. How would a vegan diet affect my blood sugar levels?

[@pbwithjeremy]

It would improve them DRASTICALLY! There's actually a LOT of information out there about this. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466941/ Do some more research of your own but a lot of people have been able to reverse their type 2 diabetes by switching to a WFPB (Whole Food Plant-Based) diet.

[@vikiarttherapy]

How do I gradually slide into this? I am type 1 diabetic. I really have to be careful what I eat. Especially when everything seems to contain sugar! Any advice?

[@pbwithjeremy]

Remember that whole foods with sugar release the insulin slowly - so it's not the same as just drinking a juice with sugar. Perhaps this can help: www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/veganism-and-diabetes#:~:text=Vegan%20diets%20tend%20to%20be,guidelines%20for%20people%20with%20diabetes.

[@SherylPaulFTP]

Sheryl, North Carolina. I had tried to become vegan since I was 45. Until my husband passed I was unable to sustain this lifestyle. Dr Campbell's China Study is what pushed me over the edge. I feel better and have more energy. The last few years zi have been 100% vegan with no sos

[@pbwithjeremy]

Great job! Sorry to hear about your husband.

[@paularobinson5708]

I never heard of Veganuary lol. I just decided to go to Vegan/Vegetarian for health reasons. I'm from Connecticut and enjoying your recipes!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Paula! Glad you're enjoying!!

[@bisqquik]

I've recently been keeping your videos playing in the background while I'm at work from home. You have such a relaxing voice and love you're way of presenting. Loved this video! Such a great guide for beginners

[@pbwithjeremy]

Wow, thank you! Happy to keep you company! Like co-workers :)

[@dianahurst6377]

My Why... I was told by my doctor that I will need to reduce my cholesterol or go on medication. I have eaten "clean" my whole life. I have been dairy free for 20 years, so the only thing contributing to cholesterol other than my body, is meat. I am not overweight, could stand to lose 15 pounds, but I am at a normal weight range. So I chose to go WFPB for my health!

[@pbwithjeremy]

That's a great why!

[@mitchhansen576]

I have a question regarding the promotion of quinoa. Doesn't the excessive quinoa request by the western world take away from the cultures that historically have depended on quinoa? Also, doesn't the demand lead to important jungles being stripped by indigenous people to create more quinoa farmland? Don't get me wrong, I love quinoa, but do worry about the ethics of quinoa consumption.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I need to do more research about this. Thanks for bringing it up!

[@adrianmorriel6937]

Hi my name is Adrian. I'm from Texas. I love this video of yours. You are so natural. I want to do this but my budget is suffering. My problem is, that l need to do this but everyone that shares things, it cost. Don't get me wrong, nothing in this world is free. I get that!!!! But I'm on board with everything you have said, but in order to received the proper info, the best way to do this, get really healthy recipes, l have to buy the info. So going into 2024, l have a serious health need. I need to do this, but l cannot afford it being on a fixed income. I loved loved your video. Thank you

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Adrian! Going vegan can fit into your budget - you don't need to buy any kind of program. There's so many free resources out there including this YT channel and my website pbwithj.ca with lots of free recipes. See if this video helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ungYJql86NmKs

[@lovinglanguages1]

Hello! ☺️ Shawntelle from Minnesota! I have been thinking about going vegan for a while, since I saw a KZbinr with the channel Clean and Delicious; she’s not 100% vegan but she has a lot of non meat meals on her channel that were delicious and got me for the first time, eat a meal with no meat. I loved it. Then, I saw the docu Fork Over Knives a few months ago after it popped up on my suggestion list on KZbin and I was bored and got curious. I have never in my life thought about going to vegan until watching that video. I’m kind of still on the fence, though. I’m not sure if I can do it because as someone who lives in a grocery desert, it’s hard to find fresh fruit and vegetables I can afford and now with prices so sky high, it kind of kept me off the vegan train.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for writing Shawntelle! At it's core the vegan diet is the cheapest way to eat - rice and beans are the most affordable food on the planet - especially if you buy dry and cook your own. Can you get access to frozen vegetables and fruit? Often those are cheaper and available. I can imagine it's very difficult to eat healthy in a grocery desert. Hopefully we can make this happen for you!

[@rickiriegert2002]

I think cleaning up your pantry is so important but, if your husband is not interested in WFPB, it's impossible to do, Even out of site is difficult. Support is really helpful. Best of planning to all.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Can you make your own areas?

[@christined9784]

I found that my gut just couldn't make a drastic switch. Transitioning slowly helped my gut make the switch a bit easier. I already ate a good portion of my diet as fruit and vegetables so I first just cut out dairy. Once I starved out those microbes, I started replacing meat with beans. Finally, I started transitioning from white carbs to whole grain.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for sharing! Everyone's body is different - and I was pescatarian for 12 years and eating mostly whole grains before I went fully plant-based, so I had a LONG transition period to adjust

[@suepisani535]

Love your channel down to earth no crazy ingredients. Bummed I missed out on the Thrive Bundle hopefully I can catch it next year

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you! You can still get it - it's just not quite the discount it was a few weeks back. I think there's going to be a new one this summer - they tend to do it twice a year I believe... so stand by for it :)

[@aunumever]

Good overview. Gelatin was spelled incorrectly at 7:56

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oops. Thx!

[@denisesummers6909]

And feel better

[@TammyPaulson-k4u]

Hello, Tammy from Utah here. I really love your videos and all of your different content.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you so much!

[@mylifeinschrampbells9604]

I started going meatless, honestly because lentils are cheaper than meat. But since I want to go completely wfpb vegan for all the reasons. Health, compassion for animals and the environment.

[@pbwithjeremy]

ALL great reasons - even the budget one!

[@sharidaugherty9772]

Hi from Wisconsin. I have been doing vegan mostly on for the last 8 months for health issues that have come up.

[@pbwithjeremy]

How's it going???

[@purpleangel3686]

Hi, I am Tracy from Pa. usa. Due to health reasons I can no longer eat meat. My biggest fear is not getting enough protein.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Tracy - a common concern, but honestly it's such an outdated idea that we need meat as a primary source of protein. THere's soooooo many protein sources in plant-based foods. All food has some protein in it, but plant foods contain other things that meat doesn't. Keep doing your research and you're going to be great. Lots of resources here on the channel to. I recommend The End of Dieting to help you with any of your concerns!

[@richardpugh2204]

I want loose visceral fat and a few pounds. Have more energy and feel better.

[@pbwithjeremy]

You've picked the right lifestyle!

[@KerriEverlasting]

Kerri from Australia we love you ❤❤❤❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Kerri!

[@JULIEJBF42]

I do this yearly to help me get healthier, lose weight, and lower cholesterol. Also, I looovvvvvvvvvvvveee animals!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Julie!!!!!

[@JohannaZee]

Johanna from Brattleboro, Vermont!!! oxoxox

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hey Johanna!

[@scotlandredd6134]

Yes I just want easy! Too many ingredients so that’s my hang up.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Totally get you

[@klopke36]

I am vegan for almost 5 years sometimes people are really mean about it i dont judge them but i get judge by them over evrything i do i am having a sicknis called collitus ulserosa and i looked online what was the best diet for me i had a lot of pain from the disease and discomfort to the point i was deprest about it . And the diet vegan helpt me a.lot i went from vegetairan to vegan i didnt have the pain and discomfort for more then 2 years now its stil a auto imuun desease but i have less discomfort when i ate meat it was 4 months then the infections in my intestens started again and it took 6 months to heal for me and after 4 months it started again . Now when people judge me i tell them my story and how it helpt me .😊😊😊😊😊and i hope i can give them the message that plantbased is good for you

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're doing the best revenge possible - living well and healthy! Go you!

[@tonihall4881]

Ok I will tell you, I had a spiritual awakening and something in my body is telling me not to eat meat. I can not even believe I am here. I feel different now if I eat meat. I feel bad after, not physically but mentally. I hope this makes sense lol. It still does not make sense to me, but this is where I am at.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh - I 100% understand - that's what brings most people to veganism or being plant-based. THere's a reason for it, it's a weird thing that humans do - especially now in the way we produce animal products and what it's doing to the planet. I personally look at animal products as poison to my body. You couldn't pay me to eat them.

[@catherinealleyne9717]

I am Catherine Alleyne.Thanks for the guide to going wfpb.I am starting on the 1/1/24.I am from Valencia,Trinidad,I have watching your videos(they fun to watch).but serious,started hunting down some ingredients.Found nutritional yeast but cant find Miso so if give alternatives,would be grateful.I am doing to regain my health was,taking plenty pills per day,at 57yrs,diabetes overweight,heart problems,last yr.need to change my life,so my children can follow,as it is herediary.

[@pbwithjeremy]

How's the first few days going? For a miso swap a little tahini and soy or tamari sauce :)

[@catherinealleyne9717]

@@pbwithjeremy i have cravings,I have no meat in the house.

[@pbwithjeremy]

They'll pass! You've got this!!!@@catherinealleyne9717

[@michellelinnen4840]

Michelle from Ottawa! Love your channel. Veggie girl for over 20 years and attempting to transition to fully WFPB. I don’t love cooking and l rely on good cookbooks that are easy to use. Your reviews (and the way you involve your family) are awesome and so helpful and I love your humour 👍🏻 thank you! Happy New Year 🎉

[@pbwithjeremy]

Our pleasure!!! And you've got this!

[@susanyounkin4192]

Absolutely add that shirt!! I want to wear it to my in-laws !!

[@pbwithjeremy]

It's here: pbwithj.myshopify.com/products/dont-yuck-my-yum-unisex-heavy-cotton-tee

[@merrill997]

Thank you, Jeremy for another great video. I have been a vegetarian from the time I was 18. I am now 63. I initially became a vegetarian because my college roommates were vegetarian. However, I remained morbidly obese and uncomfortable in my body. I tried dieting dozens of times... Fed up, in Oct 2018 I took a nutrition class based on the CHIP program. The nutritionist/instructor introduced us to How Not to Die by Dr Michael Greger, which we read/followed together for 12 weeks. Besides introducing us to the wfpb sos free lifestyle, our first class assignments was to watch the video, Forks Over Knives. My husband walked in the room while I was watching and it caught his eye. He actually remained in the room. By the end of the video, he decided we both should take this journey together. We never looked back... It has been life changing. Truly delicious way of eating! And yes, at times I have gained weight... But I have learned weight gain is an indication I need to focus on eating nonstarchy vegetables and reduce the amount of starches, nuts/seeds/avocados unless I want to exercise more.

[@scienceislove2014]

But nuts and seeds are so good for you... I never heard dr. Greger say anything bad about nuts and seeds.. Good fats are important!

[@pbwithjeremy]

What a story and journey you've got here! Congrats to both of you!

[@pbwithjeremy]

They aren't saying eliminate - reduce - which for nuts and seeds you should actually - they are very calorie dense so while they're healthy fats they should still be eaten in small amounts

[@bpavlovitz]

Hi Jeremy! Really enjoying your channel! I am a pathologist and started doing more whole food/plant based a couple of months ago in an attempt to get my cholesterol down without taking a statin. Wouldn't you know it: it is down to *just* above normal (and I anticipate it will continue as I move forward). I am planning on making the new year as plant-based as possible. Really appreciate the information you provide! Cheers!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you for sharing this! That's incredible!!! And I love it when I hear people who work in the medical field discovering what simply eating cleaner can do for your health to aid in all the other things you do. Here's to a healthier future to you!!!

[@bpavlovitz]

@@pbwithjeremy Thank YOU! Looking forward to a healthier 2024 with you guiding the way!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Happy to have you in our community!@@bpavlovitz

[@linetafrancis-powell5063]

I have been trying to be vegan for a while now but I keep failing. I want to try again for my health.

[@pbwithjeremy]

You've come to the right place! If you're looking for extra inspiration and a community to support you consider joining our Mighty Network: pb-with-j.mn.co/share/QuUfcNcJfJrorP4n?

[@leslihale1188]

Shout out to Florida! Love your channel ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yay! Thank you!

[@oliviagreen8853]

Perfect! I started veganuary cooking from the current issue of forks over knives magazine, was eating substantially more than I was used to, I actually felt gluttonous tbh. Days 3-5 I felt terrible! And my stomach was so loud and wouldn’t shut up! I typed in the recipes into cronometer and quickly realized I was substantially under eating! Only 1000 cals per day on average even though I was eating a lot of volume. I’ve adjusted my meals and recipes so now I’m doing fine but man it was a little frustrating. Idk why they don’t give calorie information on their recipes, I could have avoided all that lol thanks for the video and the tips!

[@pbwithjeremy]

I think they avoid the calories because they want people to eat intuitively and until they're full rather than following math. Do you find you've got lots of energy now?

[@oliviagreen8853]

@@pbwithjeremy I totally get that, it doesn’t work for those who have smaller stomachs tho 😅 I have a lot more energy now, I incorporated more calorie dense plant foods which is helping a ton

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh good!!!

[@shaylanrubendavila6940]

I was really surprised to hear you shout out to me in the beginning I was definitely not expecting it !!! All though you said “Shyla from North Dakota and it’s actually Shayla with a hard A” but it was great anyway!!! Love the tips!!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh no! Sorry I messed that up! Glad you enjoyed it regardless :)

[@shaylanrubendavila6940]

@@pbwithjeremy yes I enjoyed the video!!! Hopefully I can get my husband on board with wfpb!!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Baby steps!

[@denisesummers6909]

Denise from Indiana. Want to take better care of my body.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Best reason, IMO

[@connieweaver1629]

I hate “natural flavors” and agree it should be illegal!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Right?!

[@dianeladico1769]

Going WFPB did the following: I lost more weight than I'll admit to. I was able to stop taking insulin (T2D) and Trulicity and cut the Metformin dose in half while lowering a1c from over 8 to around 5. I cut my thyroid dosage in half. Every single blood marker has improved, a1c, cholesterol, inflammation markers, all of it. By incorporating high anti-inflammation foods I was able to stay on the minimum dose of methotrexate for my RA. I was completely pain free (I used to need a walker at times). I was exercising and gardening. Moved 2500 pounds of river rock 200 feet by myself in a day. That sort of thing. Due to stuff I went off the wagon and I'm kind of feeling cr@ppy. I can't wait to get back on. Make sure you're getting Vitamin B12-it is absolutely crucial. I will plug Dr. Greger's channel, it was instrumental for me. www.youtube.com/@NutritionFactsOrg Happy New Year and good health to all!

[@pbwithjeremy]

This is amazing! What a journey you had! You've got the knowledge to get back to it! Thank for plugging Greger's channel :)