Stop Overcomplicating Your Plant Based Diet

[@Lmg23]

Last year, I moved 900 miles south to take care of my elderly parents, both 90 years old, living on fast food since my mama was diagnosed with dementia in 2020. I asked them to try three - just THREE - WFPB meals a week. Today, my dad’s cardiologist took him OFF his high blood pressure meds and asked what he was going differently! I season their meals with WYW blends and they love it!!! Thank you for giving me more time with my Mama and Daddy!! ❤❤❤

[@WellYourWorld]

Wow wonderful!

[@tallmantoo]

Great story!

[@ronknaus3286]

Outstanding!!!

[@tallmantoo]

@@WellYourWorld Ever consider highlighting some of these stories from your community?

[@christinem8776]

Fabulous story ❤

[@lorin9489]

I have been guilty of this overcomplicating and I found it de-motivating because it seemed too hard. I now make basic, plain meals: rice or potatoes with veggies and beans or a soup. A good sauce either home made or store bought can work wonders. So stress reducing. Thank you for this video.

[@thekingschildsx]

I agree 100%. What are some of the good sauces you make?...apart from WYW sauces of course.

[@YourVeganNeighbor]

💯%. My BF wants to make fancy foods when I just want rice, tofu and veggies with sauce. Simple and easy foods I can prep. I have a long day with 10 hour work days and then a few hours to go to the gym and workout. Last thing I want to do is have an overcomplicated meal when I get home.

[@jodalebenz679]

I am new to the plant based idea. My husband was at the ER yesterday with chest pain and crazy high blood pressure. We need to do this, but have been turned off by the time consuming recipes. Just found you this morning! Perfect timing! Wish us luck- here we go! Definitely going to start following your channel.and looking at your recipes.

[@WellYourWorld]

I am sorry to hear that. We have a lot of resources on our website as well as loads of simple recipes. You can do it! Our facebook group is a great support group to stay on track too! facebook.com/groups/wellyourworld

[@clockworkphilhahn5988]

Hey, good luck. We are in the same situation.

[@MarysPlantBased]

I typed in “wfpb if you're struggling” and I found this video. I’ve been doing wfpb for a week and didn’t think I’d be able to keep it up. Thank you SO much for this video. I completely agree with everything you’re saying!!! Felt I had to be freaking perfect, cook elaborate meals and everything. I just want to EAT, food has never been my thing, I have better stuff to do. I felt like it was literally taking over my life and I had to become a food-lover and be a freaking chef. I’m buying your freaking book if you have one! Thank you again for making this video. My resolve was crumbling. I just want to feel better and eat healthier.

[@WellYourWorld]

You are definitely in the right place, we are here to make this lifestyle simple and fast! We have three different cookbooks, you can check them out here wellyourworld.com/cookbooks

[@ima7333]

Being in Dr McDougall’s camp is what brought me to your channel for what to eat inspiration. I absolutely love Dillon’s freestyle cooking. Back when i was eating meat, i was super gourmet in my cooking but led me to cancer. When i heard dr McDougall said just eat starch, veggies & fruit, i went “halleluyah, i can finally eat”. There were times i’m just too lazy to cook or eat to the point that i just eat steamed potatoes alternating it with sweet potato or cassava for 2 months straight. Sometimes it’s not being lazy to cook but rather too lazy to think of what to cook. Eating whole plant food simply makes life easier.

[@WellYourWorld]

Yes on the thinking part for sure! I always tell Reebs, I’ll cook whatever you want just tell me what! Hahaha

[@CherQueener-lq6ei]

Has McDougal helped with the health condition?

[@ima7333]

@@CherQueener-lq6ei the diet works.

[@CherQueener-lq6ei]

Does it help with cancer?

[@ima7333]

@@CherQueener-lq6ei it helps get rid of cancer.

[@pamramsey221]

I am 71 years old & just starting down this WFPB path. I was becoming overwhelmed by the beautiful perfect complicated labor intensive recipes & meals I was watching on other channels. Listening to you was such a relief - thank you, thank you, thank you! Can't wait to watch more.

[@tonyalewis9053]

I love plants and I love your rants! Nobody’s perfect; stop the guilt! I’ve tried twice before but following your principles has allowed me to succeed on the third try. Thanks!

[@kristir6952]

I couldn't love this video more! I wish I had heard this when I started. And let me say, your Starch Blaster is my weekly standard and gets me through the week! Thx for all you both do! 💕

[@carolinapessoa4715]

Hopefully, that'll be me! Also 3rd try haha I'm a bit scared, but I think this time I'll take it slow. Cut off one thing at a time.

[@jme928]

I’ve been making vegan meals since 2006. Only started getting into wfpb fairly recently. The only fancy gadgets I used FOR YEARS was a $20 black and decker food processor and a nutribullet. I will say I finally purchased a used instapot about 3 years ago and a vitamix about the same time. Those 2 wonderful investment pieces really did take it to another level but I did fine without those items for about 13 years. A good knife and a sharpener goes a long way!

[@roxybuell9898]

Just saw this !!! Sooooo thankful !!! Am 72, went Vegan in 2019... miraculously lost 67 lbs !!! Psoriasis cleared up, not Heart Diabetes But, Not Giving Up !!! Was just hard all the seeing all the sites that seem complicated . I really don't want to do a lot of 'complicated' cooking anymore. So, I was kind of falling away This looks is great !!! My Answer !!! Thank You !!!!!🙂

[@sarahlyons9220]

100%. Last night we ate frozen edamame, brown rice and sliced vegetables for dinner, with some store bought hummus and salsa. I reminded my kids that some meals are just B meals and that's fine.

[@WellYourWorld]

Yes!

[@jameskniskern2261]

Hummus is indeed a food group! At least in my family.

[@Veetribe.]

Thank you. This way of eating is not a religion..it's a healthy choice..you are speaking health. Thank you for sharing your wisdom

[@DanielleDudley-gr8qv]

I truly love everything about Dillon, Reebs and this channel. They speak to me- I'm not a purist, not a perfectionist, not a chef and don't have a lot of time. I'm at the beginning of my journey into WFPB eating and this channel has relieved my anxiety and shown me how easy it can be to make delicious, easy meals. Plus Dillon cracks me up. Thank you Well Your World!

[@CindyQuinzy]

WELL SAID!

[@IdahoMountainMom]

This is an important message for families transitioning plant based. Fill their bellies with healthy food & don't overcomplicate it. That can literally be a microwave pouch of precooked rice with a can of beans over it. Shortcuts are okay. Stress is deadly, so we shouldn't increase stress while trying to eat for health.

[@Germinal2313]

This guy is an absolute life saver! I found him when I was struggling to deal with a couple of high blood pressure readings and an overzealous GP insisting on medication. Although I was a keen cook, I found some of the over-complicated and slightly judgmental plant based videos off-putting. Dillon’s irreverent approach was a welcome antidote to that and helped me to adopt this new lifestyle and ultimately return to full health. I can’t say I’m 100% plant-based now but I’ve incorporated a lot of what I learned into a healthy, Mediterranean diet which suits me and my lifestyle. Thank you Dillon for all that you do.

[@WellYourWorld]

Glad I could be of some help

[@lbp1961]

wow, you said exactly what I needed to hear. I am struggling with the food being a party. I am vegan for 5 year now been vegetarian for 15 before that. I recently suffered from Afib and had to be put on anticoagulant and beta blocker because that is what they always do to prevent a stroke. So I am now following dr Esselstyn way of eating with no salt and no oil of any kind ( nuts included) . Of course I also take dr Greger's tips and dr Furhman. I was seriously depressed for the first few weeks but I am now getting used to it. And one of the biggest thing is that, exactly what you said : food is not a party, food is sustenance. You eat because you have to feed your body. A complete mind change. Very difficult for this 62 year old. What helps me is to eat mostly the same meal at night. My soups at lunch time are always different but my suppers are mainly the same. And even there, all three doctors don't agree on everything, no nuts, yes nuts, no seeds, yes seeds, no potatoes, yes potatoes, no tofu, yes tofu. At one point, I think you really have to do what is best for you. To stick with it. Thank you once again Dillon.

[@melissasprayberry5047]

Any idea why you had afib? Did the Dr have an opinion about why ? I have reasons for asking, but don’t want to divulge them on here. Thank you

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

@@melissasprayberry5047 Interesting question; my brother recently experienced Afib after returning from a month long vacation. After arriving in the states within 3 days he received a Covid contact notification and was experiencing very light symptoms. He then received an Afib notification from his  WATCH. At the ER they discovered embolisms in his lungs and here he is 5 months later trying to get answers. He is now on the same medications as the person mentioned above, and still not getting clear answers from his cardiologist, in fact, got conflicting answers. Apparently, blood clots can cause Afib and so can the virus. He is completely vaccinated. This turn of health at 70 has been very difficult for him.

[@melissasprayberry5047]

@@giselleplantbasedvegan9174 exactly….

[@lbp1961]

@@melissasprayberry5047 I am convinced more and more that it is the covid vaccine. There is a lot of studies coming out with an increase of case of Afib right now related to the vaccine. I am not antivax and I got my shots, I also caught Covid 3 times. My immune system is out of whack and I also have vitiligo and lichen sclerosus. I also got a trigger finger on the arm where I got the third vaccine. I was hit hard with the first time I got Covid. And one of my daughter got heart problems as well from the disease. But no the doctor didn't say anything. They are not interested.

[@hortensejones4050]

This is where I am! Allergic to soy so yay that’s nonissue But nuts? Potatoes/healthy carbs? Also had afib first time & my ticker feeling extremely unwell but drs Lk at ecg “basically ok-just lose weight!” Easing into wfpb for past year -also allergic all beans Cept garbanzos so still having fish few times/week . Other food allergies so Wish it was easy to find someone with whom to consult one on one to get me on track! Any ideas?

[@smallfootprint2961]

I like what Dr. McDougall says, "Choose a starch, and add vegis." I use some fruit like berries. Love a bowl of grains with blueberries and soy milk, but also love not having to be rigid about having certain things. I often have brown rice, and several kinds of potatoes cooked up and waiting for me in the fridge. I often use frozen. Even when I heat up some combo, I top off with some beans, and greens from the freezer. It helps on those, "don't wanna cook," days. Thanks for the reminder and encouragement. You're a peach!

[@WellYourWorld]

Thanks Lynn and yes great point about doing things several different ways depending on the moment.

[@chooby1499]

a few years ago, my dad could only get around the house on a walker. he was overweight, was starting to lose memory, had gout, constant chest pain, and hip pain. it seemed like something was always wrong. he slowly changed his diet and finally found plant based oil free. it has been amazing seeing him finally in good health. he goes on hikes almost every morning and has been chasing his dreams writing his book every single day. i am grateful everyday to be able to have him around for longer. im here because i want to join him :)

[@LauraCastillejos]

You nail these sit down videos every time! Thanks, Dillon!

[@WellYourWorld]

Great to see you here Laura! XO

[@brenestrada3356]

Sure does

[@birthwildly1842]

This video is awesome and makes eating healthy seem possible for non rich people

[@janinem5196]

Best video I've ever seen on this topic. It's actually the easiest, simplest way of living, if you allow it to be. Yes, of course you can go super fancy with it, if you're into that. Do what makes you happy. But there is absolutely no need to do hours of meal prep (I do zero), or to spend hours in the kitchen (again, I take the quickest route possible to mealtime)! Anyone can do this if I can. For Real.

[@ramonacowman7409]

Frozen vegetables are picked fresh and immediately frozen. Some of the fresh foods have been picked early and hauled long distances. Both are fine. Sometimes frozen is better. Great message! I want in and out of my kitchen with a healthy meal for my family!

[@CharGC123]

I'm no purist, I love quick and easy, and frozen foods are so convenient, but I can't afford a lot of the pre cut/frozen convenience foods I'd like to use. I have to stick to the basics, which can get a little boring, and often requires a bit more time and work, but we all do what we can, right?

[@minithalie40]

Thank you so much for this video. It’s encouraging me to return on a whole food plant based diet. I was wfpb for 18 months but I was struggling to find out what eating, I hate cooking and I was trying to make different recipes every day. At the end, I was so drained that I gave up and returned to a unhealthy diet because it was so complicated for me.

[@gils1930]

I love when you do these plant rants. Keeping it simple. I needed this.

[@caressegarcia]

It's so refreshing to see other people who think like me in this. I've always been looking for a way to explain sautéing the onions first for soup is more energy than it's worth LOL Brilliant

[@WellYourWorld]

Haha yes!

[@amandas1464]

I have never seen this direct no BS side of you. I loved hearing these truths out loud. All of them. Food being fuel and not pleasure part is not mentioned enough. Brilliantly said. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️s

[@varsharao86]

I moved to US from India 4 years back and I've interacted with many people who are trying to go plant based. I don't know why they find it so difficult. I've been a vegetarian my entire life and so did my parents and my grandparents and many generations behind as well. It's only since I came here did I learn about vegan meats and stuff back home in india we ate beans rice veggies and many other yummy stuff. 😋

[@WellYourWorld]

You’re very fortunate for the experience you got early on. That’s the only thing people are really missing here, and you only get it with time.

[@varsharao86]

@Well Your World yeah that's for sure. I have an American mother inlaw and she has turned plant based. I give her my recipes. I just feel if people are just a little patient and interested in learning. They'll be set in their plant based journey. As you said it surely takes time

[@varsharao86]

@@WellYourWorld btw I love watching your videos 🥰 it's so much fun. Keep the good work going 🤗❤️ much love to you and your family.

[@cindraamundsen2197]

God bless you Dillon for putting yourself out there on Social Media. So sad how you are critized for such minor things. Your videos have helped so many folks transitioning to this lifestyle. I am in your camp.😊

[@m.dejonge5055]

What works for me is making big quantities and freezing whatever I won't eat within 3 days. A big pan of vegebles and sprouted mungbeans or lentils. Or hummus, or vegetable bread, etc. Works great. I know that when I get home tired and hungry and there is nothing ready I'll eat things I shoudn't. This is better. 😊

[@WellYourWorld]

That's an awesome way to stay on track!

[@skboren]

This made me cry flipping tears of gratitude.

[@sweetsoul108]

Your approach is such a breath of fresh air for me, Dillon! Thank you ever so much for making it okay for me to NOT be PERFECT. And to not have to do my G-Bombs each and every day! Yes, it is like a weight we carry. And I love the simplicity and ease you promote. How life in the kitchen should be easy and fun. I totally resonate with your approach! I look forward to being a part of your channel now. Thank you again!

[@joanowens7941]

Ravin', rantin', and revvin' up! I love it!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

I don't do overcomplicated recipes and focus on recipes that take 30 minutes or less if it takes longer than 45 minutes to make I probably won't make it. Another excellent video Dillion and good advice & tips for avoiding being overcomplicated with a vegan Wfpb diet. Love 🥰 the video.

[@SherryEllesson]

Take a bow, Dillon - a worthwhile and important "plant rant" that's always good to be reminded of.

[@lauriebakken1328]

Not going to lie-I was struggling to cook WFPB meals, for all the reasons Dillon mentioned. And then Dillon popped up on my KZbin channel. I was home free after that first video. Dillon, you cook like I do...don't have this, well throw in that, it is all good. Heat it and eat it. Then go do something fun. As an "older" person, I do not want to waste time in the kitchen. This girl is retired and wants to have fun🤣. And the hubby is liking it too.

[@WellYourWorld]

Perfect thank you so much for your comment Laurie!

[@jenniferabbott976]

NO! NO! No! I love that you address the simplicity of eating and those that troll social media with their holier-than-thou attitudes. If we take simple steps to avoid processed foods, avoid meat/dairy, while saving money and time…..this WYW video is a must watch! 💕💕💕

[@mikafoxx2717]

Good thoughts and I agree. I can double down on the McDougall advice of pick a starch and add vegetables. For breakfast I do oats with some frozen berries added for flavour and dinner is usually beans, lentil, or pea soup type of stew. I should probably get more salad like or stir fried with rice sometime. Don't let perfect get in the way of good enough. You could do so much worse than potatoes for dinner.

[@darmarie7]

Dillon, I was one of those vegan/plant based people who had to have everything just right. So glad I found the light, your channel. I've been following you for I think about 8 years. Keep these type of videos in your rotation. The vegan/plant based community needs to hear this. Thank you for all you do to make our way of eating and getting and staying healthy attainable.

[@WellYourWorld]

Thank you so much for supporting us for so long!

[@noswad43]

Dillon, 100 % agree. Perfection is the enemy of good enough. I go for the one pot meal or prep rice, beans, and some roasted veggies. Then you can toss everything in a bowl in less than 5 minutes. Thanks again for the sanity.

[@melodymead6167]

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good! Ocean Robbins 😊

[@WellYourWorld]

Love that quote!

[@ErikAndAllie]

8:38-8:58 - I died 🤣🤣 This is precisely why I have had such a hard time eating WFPB. 9:47-9:59 - 😂😂😂 You are my kind of people.

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

So true. One of my better investments has been an Insta-pot, actually only paid $39. for Best Buy’s model and I love it! Batch cooking at least for a couple meals, especially when planning to eat potatoes is one of the easiest. Throwing a meal together in less than 15 minutes has been so easy. I do love flavors and spice just about every dish I make, a once boring flavor becomes that much more delicious. Frozen vegetables are a must keep in the freezer so when the fresh runs out you still have veggies. They’re also great for creating quick meals, so easy! And forget about how much cleaner a kitchen is when you don’t have animal fat and matter splashing all over your pots, pans, dishes and sink! Eat for Life 🌟

[@veraparker7983]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video! So very refreshing to hear someone say that everything does not need to be so complicated in order to eat healthy! Much appreciation to you for saying this! I just subscribed to your channel because of this video! Thanks again!

[@Mustang5456]

Oh my gosh, this is the best video ever! I’ve been trying to go WFPB for the past couple of months and it’s been a struggle, and this video addresses a lot of my frustrations. For one, I live in Alaska, and though we get some organic produce, it’s off the charts expensive. I had visions that I was poisoning my body with produce that wasn’t organic. This video smacks of common sense and puts my mind at ease. 😂. My new favorite YT channel, thanks Dillon!

[@WellYourWorld]

It is a common way to think, you are not alone! Glad you enjoyed the video, thank you for the support!

[@andreab616]

I eat an animal foods diet (I know, I know, why am I here? I got curious about your no oil videos, as a fat-fiend), but I agree with 99% of what you say here. (Except the microwave part, I would never, ha ha.) Thanks for keeping things real. Whatever way people decide to get healthy, it doesn't have to be complicated and I love that you're helping people simplify the process of getting food from the counter into the pie hole. And I appreciate your sense of humour.

[@jasonrios3120]

Good for you keeping an open mind :)

[@jmoore9157]

Exactly, my mantra is eat what you love and love what you eat. Most importantly, fill up your grocery bags with healthy foods and leave the junk on the shelves. That way you always have something good to eat and no guilt. Good rant, Dillon!

[@WellYourWorld]

🙌 🙌 🙌

[@CarolAttrux]

Fantastic, Dillon! It is so discouraging to see these twenty step recipes! I am all about cutting corners, too. Frozen vegetables - the best!! Thanks for this! 🥙🥗😃

[@cassafrasskotter7238]

I absolutely love this! For a long time, I was in the "perfect or nothing" camp and it was waaay too complicated. I felt like I had to perfectly balance all the nutrients, make sure I got enough omegas, and protein, etc... but honestly, eating plant based in even the most crude way was much healthier than what I was doing. It didn't have to be perfect. "Good enough" is a great place to start and it can always improve over time. Thank you.

[@cynthiabowen7092]

Yay Dillon!!! I love your "Stop Overcomplicating Plant based diet rant!' Hee! Amen brother! We agree totally with EVERYTHING you say. Who has the time? Keep it simple. Who has the money for total organic? Thank you. You ROCK!

[@mindovermatpilates4615]

Thank you for this! I'm shifting to a WFPB diet, but I HATE to cook. I keep getting bogged down by all of the chopping and prepping. I happened to be at Trader Joe's the other day and bought bagged, pre-cut broccoli and cauliflower, along with some frozen cubes of crushed ginger and garlic. Game changer. I was shocked by how much time I saved. Sign me up for whatever it is you're doing, because watching this video was exactly what I needed to stay the course.

[@kidacross3344]

as a new mom with a full time job, i needed this video. Your videos are for people like US who need to keep things simple for our sanity.

[@pamtewes5276]

GREAT message! I totally agree. This has been my biggest problem!

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Yes!! Preach Dillon!!👏👏👏👏👏 I enjoy your videos and the cooking show so much. Due to my high potassium and very low protein requirements because of kidney disease, I have to alter most all ‘recipes’ I see on every WFPB channel I follow. And as a retired person who lives alone, easy, good, and cheap with no SOS is definitely all I’m looking for!!

[@cynthianuver3861]

I loved this video. Not only is it extremely entertaining, it's also very inspirational. I feel so much better too, as far as just doing the best I can and then not worrying about the stuff I have no control over, such as how food is being packaged. Dillon, I could watch you and Reebs all day. I have learned so much from you about this lifestyle, and you make it so much fun!

[@WellYourWorld]

What a kind compliment. So glad it’s working for you. Thank you for taking the time to write!

[@marylambeth2561]

Love your simple cooking!

[@KatrinaGordon-o4q]

Amen!

[@mdivine5644]

This is my 3rd summer being vegan. Never going back. I follow Dylan & Plantiful Kiki. Two of the absolute best in the business because they make it easy.

[@dianarossi2126]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed to hear-much my “problem” is the mental downward spiral and self-loathing that stems from me eating two Hershey’s kisses, when, in fact, I maintain very healthy, health-conscious, plant-based meals for 90% of my life everyday. And I have been for the last ten years. I love the no-holds-barred way in which your honesty is truly helping souls in need like myself. I can never be perfect. The freedom your video is proposing is uplifting. I know I can lose myself in unnecessary guilt and shame. When, in fact, being loving, kind, and grateful for the abundance, variety and health benefits of wfpb far outweighs dietary imperfection. Thank you!

[@PinkieJoJo]

I have failed many times making this change. Mostly because I over complicated it all. The problem with social media is everyone makes dishes look picture perfect and spend tons of time in the kitchen. I am a busy woman that works full time all week. I don’t have time for complicated.

[@WellYourWorld]

You are not alone in feeling that way. Keep it simple and find a few recipes you love and make them over and over. You can do it!

[@spincube5734]

Just discovered your channel. EVERYTHING, yes, EVERYTHING you said, I've been thinking, feeling & practicing for 45+ years. Nice to know I'm not alone in my vegan philosophy. Thanks for all your great content !!

[@WellYourWorld]

Glad you found us!

[@carolannfox1644]

Dillon asks no permission to tell it like it is. He just does!

[@kimberlysmith3933]

I was just scouring the internet for plant based recipes, getting extremely frustrated when I found this video! I have tried so many recipes that are so complicated and I was almost ready to give up. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! So helpful!

[@monicalfd]

Nailed it! So glad I found WYW channel. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Simple, quick, tasty and good enough! ❤

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

I absolutely love this video! I do follow many vegan channels here on KZbin, and other platforms, but I am handicapped now, from an injury, so not able to stand in my kitchen for long periods of time. So, I have to cut corners where ever I can. So LOTS of frozen veggies or no-salt added cans. I use fresh, when I can, but we are in Northern Minnesota where most fresh fruits, are SO green and no taste. VERY FEW organic items available. I am doing just fine, it is what works for ME! I agree, 100%!!!

[@susanmsparks]

Preach! Thank you for being so realistic about eating this way. I enjoy your videos so much.

[@bunnybunny3536]

I am VERY much in favor of kitchen short cuts, being someone who really doesn’t enjoy spending inordinate amounts of time in the kitchen & who especially doesn’t like complicated recipes on the regular. Thanks for taking this approach, it is much appreciated.

[@heatherknox9731]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. You have no idea how much this helps! Thank you guys!

[@brittmoore1557]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to hear. I’m 3 weeks into changing my eating lifestyle and your content has been SO helpful. Thank you thank you!!!

[@michelesarich5855]

Hang in there with us, you got this!

[@CampMore99]

Welcome to a wonderful adventure!

[@christinelabozan1256]

I love your no nonsense approach to plant based eating. I do a lot of meal prep one afternoon a week and then I don't have to worry about what I'm going to eat the rest of the week. If I've got friends coming over I may do something a bit more complicated but 90% of the time it's simple and still delicious. I dropped my cholesterol from 290 to 220 in 18 months. No statins for me!

[@lagarde2011]

That's a big drop in cholesterol. I went from 290 to about 240 by taking niacin every day but didn't change my sometimes rather crappy diet. Now that I'm back on track with the diet I hope the numbers are closer to 200. Worst part is dealing with the annoying GP who insists that statins are the only way to lower the numbers.

[@christinelabozan1256]

@@lagarde2011 I saw a big drop when I started eating vegetarian and then had a further drop when I went vegan. I was prescribed statins many years ago but didn't like the side effects. Other than my cholesterol level, which is hereditary, I didn't have any other issues. My husband's doctor actually told him he couldn't affect his cholesterol level through his diet. I debunked that myth but my husband would rather take a pill than eat healthier.

[@voice4voicelessKrzysiek]

Absolutely brilliant!!! Thank you very much for that. I hope this will help a lot of people to switch to this diet and improve their health. You are the best, keep up the good work. One more time, amazing show. 🤓

[@MsPants1632]

Your rant made me smile. I love your quick meals! It’s definitely helping more people turn to plant based than the judgy preaching talking heads!! Lol

[@sharit7970]

Great tips! Tough balance between ideal standards and being realistic, and when the top vegan docs differ it makes it challenging- but you made some good points. Perfection is a hard standard to reach. Thanks for sharing : )

[@pierrebrseven]

My sentiments exactly! No need to over complicate being and living healthy, you guys rock!

[@cherylrussell9074]

I enjoy watching you guys so much. I also love the freedom you bring to WFPB eating, you have made my life and transition much easier.

[@WellYourWorld]

Yes, the freedom! Perfect word for it.

[@jameskniskern2261]

FREEDOM!!!

[@MomentswithMoniPodcast]

Dx with cancer back in March after Mediterranean and non toxic/organic as I could since 2000! Switched to plant based because garbanzo beans we’re keeping my blood sugar steady. (I was always told not to eat the beans because of too many carbs) I feel so much stronger and healthier now 4 months later! I just kept it simple like you are doing and so happy to have found you for some new simple tips. Surgery 4 days ago and only cancer found,contained, was microscopic! I can happily live plant based! ❤

[@janethomas4885]

Thanks for the plant rant. Keep it simple. Dylan your carrot dog recipe is soooooooooooo good! Love it so much. Even my 50% plant based husband requests it.

[@WellYourWorld]

Thanks Jane, glad you both enjoy the recipe!

[@Oldsoul4]

I agree with you 100% I have been whole food plant based for years. This is real life. Eat and get on with it 😊👍

[@sweetkitty3249]

The meals in your cookbooks taste great! I love your "slap that healthy food on your plate" method. I bought a few from other WFPB authors that were so complicated. Then when I made the recipes, they often tasted bland & meh. So, a lot of time & work for subpar tasting meals.

[@mdoe5568]

Best advice ~ever~ to make a permanent diet lifestyle change. I can say this after 14 years of on again/ off again/ on again / off again failure and winning at vegan eating. The simple way is the only way that has worked for me. Don't over think or do it, just like Dillon is saying. Perfection is not the goal- improving your health is. Save the fancy for when you have time. -Mylissa

[@JPMasonDun]

Love your message! Thank you for it! I needed to hear it so that I can feel this plant based meal plan is sustainable.

[@LibraryTechAnna]

Right on! Simplify my life! Yes.

[@susanf.3623]

OMG, Dillon...you climbed inside my head. I've ranted like this before, but mostly to myself. Thank you for saying all this and making me feel more confident about my sense that eating healthy does not mean obsessing about food the same way that got me into this mess to begin with!! This is brilliant rant and a brave one!

[@Grateful4plants]

WFPB rant! Love it!

[@WellYourWorld]

Thank you Gina!

[@normalopez2856]

Absolutely! Easy meals are healthy too!

[@WellYourWorld]

You got that right Norma!

[@alexaivoire8338]

THANK YOU. Louder for the purists in the back! I just found your videos, I wandered in through the recipes and immediately thought "these people get it". If I can't do this on my laziest, most useless or just not-enough-spoons day, then I'm not going to stick with it. If I can't find half a dozen no-brainer meals that I really enjoy, instead of just tolerate, I'm not going to keep up long term. Make it easier on yourself. Life is hard, food doesn't have to be.

[@Equinox1.5]

This is so important and helpful. Thank you. I've felt for a long time that even the 'simplest' recipes are too complex, especially for people who are ill or exhausted and can barely open a tin of baked beans.

[@lizzieBabes]

I just love your channel! I have an hereditary bad pancreas and I need to follow a restrictive diet. Finding your channel was a blessing: no animal.protein, low fat, plant-based and SIMPLE TO COOK. Sometimes I cook your recipe and sometimes I just take inspiration from it. I was overwhelmed and you made it simple. I'm also Mexican so enjoy the Mexican inspiration and, when it's nor Mexican but tex-mex, I have tons of fun eating something super tasty. In Europe I don't get all the ingredients, but the imagination develops in the face of restriction. Thank you, once again

[@wayo13]

I love watching someone speak their mind with passion and exuberance! Simple Tip: You can use your standard oven as an air fryer by simply cooking in the highest possible oven rack position, in the bake mode between 410 - 450 degrees, as appropriate; the bake mode only utilizes the bottom coil. The goal is to cook your food as high in the oven as possible, where the heat rises and falls (i.e. circulates). Upside down, rimmed sheet pans can serve as a riser to customize your oven rack position.

[@WellYourWorld]

Great trick!

[@hebrewess6852]

“We are here to save ourselves first” Golden statement 🎉

[@rashondamiller2904]

One of the best videos to encourage WFPB eating ever. ✨

[@potridge]

If you start this way of eating thinking that everything you make is going to taste like the food that you gave up, you're going to fail. You have to go into this thinking of all the new and great tastes you will be experiencing and how they will better your body. I always tell people who ask about my WOE, I eat to live, I don't live to eat.

[@Brandie_La_Bibliophile]

Man I’m so glad I watched this video 😂 thank you, thank you, thank you!! I was feeling pretty stressed transitioning my husband and 4 kids to this way of life after my husband’s health scare. I can’t afford to get everything organic, I have to donate plasma to afford our groceries bc our bill is already so expensive my kids can eat 10lbs of bananas in a day. So thank you, seriously!

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Thank you thank you thank you! Always the voice of reason and making things easy! Totally agree!

[@ellenshealthykitchen]

A fantastic summary reflecting K.I.S.S. Keep it super simple! Thx Dillon and Reebs!

[@NTayls80]

I really needed this. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@AllThingsSherri]

For someone who is just going plant based after reading some recipes on other websites I found myself saying " You want me to what now?" "What the hell is that?" "This is to much work" " Lord I don't want to do this " Then one day Dillon and Reebs popped up on my KZbin list and I Had a "AAAAAH (glowing light above)" this is so much easier moment. I honestly always look now if there's something I want to make if you guys have already made it we are doing that.

[@WellYourWorld]

Thank you so much!

[@hardnackfarms1736]

I like your passion. I am struggling to make healthy recipes. I don’t have a choice due to health issues from a tick bite. I cannot eat dairy, meat, or animal products, no gluten, processed foods. So I need healthy recipes with Whole Foods. Thank you so much! Wendy🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@goldwest53]

Preach it, brother!

[@tanyalalonde733]

Love this video... It's about time someone said this..there are so many videos out there making everything so fancy that there is no way you could keep it up long term. I do a lot of big batch meals, fast meals.. and that's what most people can tackle in their day to day lives not gourmet michelin 5 star recipes.

[@hidden909]

Thank you Dil, your 100% right as usual, loved the rant!I

[@leslieb6676]

Keeping the food simple keeps the WFPB lifestyle sustainable. My health has improved over time and I can help the plant. Definitely a win win! Thanks Dillon for another great video.