WHAT I ATE IN A DAY (VEGAN) EP #8

[@Titus2Chic]

i love these videos and i love that you're not into trying to be perfect in these what i ate in a day video. who lives like that anyway?

[@LaurenToyota]

I know I kinda hated the small amount of what I ate videos I had seen so I just thought what the heck! Let's show this and this is just what happens

[@subtlemoons3078]

"I'm saving the rest for John" *throws foil over pizza* "I have to go now" 😂

[@whitneytfankedjian]

+Lauren Karsant so cute hahahahahhaha

[@subtlemoons3078]

Lauren slays ;)

[@Tempehbacon]

these are the most relatable "what I eat in a day"videos I have ever seen

[@CatmanBreeze]

i love how honest and real her what I eat in a day videos are. some of the ones on KZbin if you look at them they're kind of fake. I feel like they're purposefully trying to make this cute and sexy and glamorous image at what they eat today whether it's what they eat or not and it's kind of awkward. I almost feel like a lot of videos like that are scripted.... they just don't seem real. I love the way she does these. I do have to say there really isn't an unscripted version of Lauren this is it. it's just whatever's on her mind whatever she wants to eat and whatever she wants to do. love it.

[@christinavancise7521]

idk why but the sounds you make when you eat are satisfying 😂😂😂

[@LaurenToyota]

Hahaha thanks! I'm sure it's annoying to others ;)

[@josephine2512]

It's called ASMR:)))

[@maddycoolsMKS]

I love how you are so genuine and relaxed in your videos!

[@jesseybellable]

I rewatch these videos... Just love em'

[@LaurenToyota]

+Jessica Bell thank you :)

[@janellebryan8604]

Ok i'm a new fan. Seriously binge watching all your vids :D

[@CatmanBreeze]

me too..... I'm so guilty of this....

[@iheartmac95]

Hey Lauren! I'm a student at McMaster and attended your talk (asked about setting goals). Thanks again for coming by - we always love to hear from industry professionals who are working in the digital world! Also, I have since become obsessed with your channel :)

[@LaurenToyota]

+whimsicalguru aww thank you! AND thank you for coming to the talk :)

[@itssewxtra1713]

Great a what I ate! We made your sweet & sour tofu the other night and it was truly to die for Lauren. My honey wanted it, but I usually am not a huge fan, well I tell ya. We also fried some mushrooms, green beans and spring onions with the leftover batter. One of the best meals ever.

[@LaurenToyota]

+m.s. mary AWESOME!!!! Love that you're making so hot for food recipes. Thank you !

[@itssewxtra1713]

I was just in the hospital for a week having spinal fusion and being vegan,hubs had to bring all of my food and of course one of the things he brought was the s & s tofu and people were going nutty over the smell and my roommate who was pretty curious about veganism wanted the recipe so i had her pull up your blog, she was super impressed. I didn't bring any technology so I really missed you! Can't wait to get back in the kitchen and cooking.

[@cels0719]

I used to be HCLF vegan but it was SO MUCH FOOD. i went back to intuitive vegan eating (what i was doing before) and it is just so much more freeing. Having all those rules and what to eat what not to eat is way too much for me. as long as its vegan, it is probably gonna end up in my mouth.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Casey Sanders I like that term, intuitive eating! I feel like I do that most of the time too

[@CatmanBreeze]

a-fricken-men. I'm not saying that people who do high-carb low-fat I'm crazy but I have a hard time believing that that is good for somebody long-term versus just being vegan there are so many different alternatives to animal products it's just amazing. The thing was veganism and I think it turns people off is let's face it being vegan is a lot of work. I mean if you're going to make tofu scramble you have to physically break up your block of tofu and then season it and work with it to make it simulates eggs. I think part of what goes on with some people is they just aren't willing to do the work and if you think about it it's kind of like people who just make really broad judgments are not willing to do all the research and really educate themselves. I love your "if it's vegan it's going to end up in my mouth" comment. that is GOLD.

[@Hi-to-ri]

You are deprogrammed 😁Great

[@Pintsizeamy]

I wish I could like this comment a thousand 1000 times. I have done the exact same thing. HCLF was just triggering to my eating disorder, those rules were ridiculous, and I became miserable because there was so much stuff I felt I couldn't eat within veganism. So happy I don't worry about fat and oil now. It's made me more balanced and healthy which is ironic because I eat more fats and processed foods but my mind set is slowly getting better

[@perfumaphilia3246]

Casey Sanders I'm sorry, but there's no such thing as "intuitive eating" and "listening to your body". Your body is not reliable. If you're getting enough calories and nutrients, and if you feel physically healthy, then great, but it's not advisable. Just an example, a vegan Natalie Portman "intuitively" felt the need to consume eggs and dairy products during her pregnancy. That's what she "felt" she should be eating. She more than likely was deficient in something and/or not consuming enough food and calories, and the issue could have been corrected without her going back to animal products. You simply can't rely solely on what you're feeling at any given time. Your emotional states and life events can impact your appetite and what foods you're drawn to. And there is no one way to do HCLF. You can eat all raw, yes, or RT4, where you're consuming a lot of food, or you can eat a cooked/partially cooked diet that's easier to eat. But a whole food, HCLF diet has been shown to be optimal for human health (diets like the one Caldwell Esselstyn, T. Colin Campbell, and John McDougall recommend). Intuitive eating definitely can't work for everyone, or even most people, and is potentially dangerous. That's not saying that anyone has to be perfect, but we need some dietary rules, otherwise we eat whatever the hell we want.

[@bluey2215]

I love how genuine this video is x

[@unknownmeapo01]

these are seriously so addicting to watch! living for all of your videos as well!

[@LaurenToyota]

+Han Phung

[@grinsekatze7267]

That freaking crunchy pizza ! *-* PS: You are so cute when you eat and chew and idk.It's cute.

[@AKMArt-vj2vi]

Hummus add water = salad dressing....my mind is blown!! I need to try this!! :D

[@Kimakima1]

Yes! Two days in a row! Love "what I ate" videos ❤️

[@stylebykk9190]

I love your "what I eat in a day" videos because ur so honest!

[@LaurenToyota]

+StylebyK&K thank you!

[@richelledolha35]

the hummus is such a good idea! thank you lauren! :*

[@WhiteLotusTarot]

Where is the Rice Krispie treat recipe 🌼

[@1024specialkay]

I always get so excited every week for your what I eat in a day videos :)

[@itssewxtra1713]

PS. How come you look so cute eating? That is not a common thing.

[@vaaciete]

I am thinking about dabbling in veganisms and I watched a few of Freelees videos and I just got a bit scared :D After watching your videos I feel I could actually do this in a normal working life. Thanks

[@pumpkin_faerie]

I felt the same way, been considering switching since seeing these vids. I like the normalization of it instead of the crazy, "only eat 50 bananas and dates!!!"

[@charinav3556]

+SarahBelieves IKR!! I mean I love bananas and I love dates but not 70 a day.

[@perfumaphilia3246]

vaaciete There are two types of vegans: those who are exceptionally health-conscious and those who aren't. Health-consciousness is often the primary motivation for some people to go vegan. But you don't have to eat the way Freelee does. In fact, I don't think any doctor or nutritionist recommends RT4 or an entirely raw vegan diet (although it can be done healthfully). If you're a vegan who prioritizes health, follow the dietary recommendations of Drs. Caldwell Esselstyn, T. Colin Campell, Neal Barnard, and John McDougall. If you don't prioritize health, then eat whatever vegan food you want. It's your choice.

[@laurynnb]

Love these videos! Your channel is my fav girl. Making your homemade pizza and cauliflower buffalo wings from your blog on Saturday and I cannot wait!! :)

[@LaurenToyota]

+laurynnb awesome! Thank you!

[@eyareznik]

I think a lot of people actually don't know that it's bad eating processed meats. They probably know you can get fat (which is probably worse with our norms about appearance and what not...) but not that you will actually get cancer. I'm glad it's spreading the word!

[@itscarolinemary]

I am obsessed with these videos! The one thing I was wondering if you could do is specify where you get your vegan food in terms of grocery stores here and what not. At least in past videos there were some things I wanted to know where you got them and you didn't mention it, so when you can, that'd be cool :)

[@LaurenToyota]

+itscarolinemary I just posted a vegan grocery shopping vlog! go check it out

[@itscarolinemary]

ouu will do! :)

[@f_mannix317]

I love your videos! I get so much food inspiration from your channel, you make vegan food look so yummy.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Faye Warrick thank you!

[@imuhstarr]

going on a crazy binge of your what I ate in a day videos...as soon as you said much I had such an AH HA! moment about where you seemed familiar! I knew it couldn't have been the stereotypical canadian "do you know bob?" thing hahaha

[@jalesaarmen4290]

proving you can still eat horribly while vegan.. A+haha

[@chrysaleneteo2477]

I go to Mac and totally missed your talk :( It was so cool seeing Nicole in your video! When I saw you were at Bridges, I was like "Uh-oh, a foodie like Lauren isn't going to like the food there..." I've never been a fan of the food at Bridges but it's nice to have a vegan and vegetarian place on campus. I'm glad you got to check it out!

[@LaurenToyota]

+chrysteo I mean it wasn't gourmet, but it was good!

[@shavone498]

Watching old WIAIADs- this lauren brings me such good feels. I miss her! Hope all is well lady.

[@VeganArtistAsh]

this makes me want to make more videos daily now! love you lauren!!!

[@KaylynnAntoniazzi]

Im binging your videos a ton right now and first I saw you go to moon bean and NOW the whole foods in oakville stop going to the places I go when I am not there lauren GOD. Lol.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Kaylynn Antoniazzi baaha SAWY!

[@simplystardust]

I really liked this, Lauren! My friend shared your hot for food channel with me and I have to say it's super exciting to find a local channel and see local snacks/etc. (I recognized the parking lot from the Whole Foods in Oakville. You also showed me that Chao cheese is finally here! YAY.) Probably what I liked most about this was the honest dialogue about what you eat/activity level. I get so much shit from people sometimes about my eating habits but if I've got my butt in my chair editing all day I don't need to eat as much. I eat when I'm hungry, haha.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Sara Lynn Paige thank you for watching! Get the vegan pizza at the WF in Oakville... the deli area where they make them in the oven. OMG so good!

[@simplystardust]

+Lauren Toyota What! You're blowing my mind! I didn't even know they offered oven baked vegan pizzas in the deli section. (Haha, I never go there...) thanks for the tip!

[@silhouettemama3610]

I love these videos. You have a great personality :)

[@tiffanyso5248]

you're my new favorite channel omg ily!!!

[@LaurenToyota]

💕

[@R.RefNotes]

Appreciate the content so much, such a laid back approach, still entertaining...I just get so damn hungry Next kitchen mission: those rice crispies! Curious, what camera do you use?

[@LaurenToyota]

+Rachel Askett I use a canon 70D and sometimes my iphone for other vlogs. But when it looks likes its the Canon!

[@BriFijiOfficial]

I wish I had vegan marshmallows near me. I would consume an ungodly amount lol

[@0MochiBear0]

I wish I had vegan cheese near me!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

[@PWskates]

+JustMeBre eat a regular marshmallow?

[@0MochiBear0]

Regular marshmallows contain gelatin.

[@Teagan1032]

+PWskates you should research that gelatin is and why a vegan wouldn't want to eat regular marshmallows.

[@BriFijiOfficial]

+PWskates lol no thanks

[@rachaelhaley6848]

I love you so much! I love how you aren't so strict and try to make us think you eat perfectly but in reality we don't! Keep doing what you are doing!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️btw I love love love the the cauliflower wings, so good!!!!

[@geniuswondergirl]

THE HUMMUS THING. everyone thinks i'm weird when i do it but it's so gooood :)

[@lilcuty1492]

Ahh I knew you looked and your name was familiar!!! You're from Much Music! So nice to see a good KZbinr so close to home. I discovered your channel today and I LOVE it! Sending love from Ottawa :)

[@laurenbreedlove5514]

This is the 3rd video of yours that I have watched and I am already obsessed with you. You're too gorgeous!

[@wysegirl]

I just freaked out with your genius idea of watering down hummus for dressing!!! I usually blend up an avocado with sriracha and lemon for mine.... so going to try hummus for a change....

[@LaurenToyota]

+wysegirl HI

[@alyssadee3562]

You're literally so cute! Just subscribed :)

[@TheOhmann23]

that hummus + water = salad dressing is an amazing tip... I'm going to do that from now on!

[@LaurenToyota]

+Laura-Amélie Ohmann yaaa!

[@rachaelhaley6848]

You are one of my fav you tubers 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️ your amazing! I've been vegan for 5 yrs and I just wanted to know how long you have been vegan and btw I don't eat that much either and everyone thinks we feast everyday but I don't ever work out and when I do it is yoga. Just like if you eat meat and dairy if you don't work out you don't need to eat a lot of food but if you work out a lot you might have to eat way more than the regular person:) btw love love u!!!!!!!!!!

[@LaurenToyota]

[@RadioactiveAlternate]

I love these videos, Laura! I just became vegan and these are really helping me with recipe ideas!

[@LaurenToyota]

+Laurel Curtis that's awesome to hear!!!

[@aarthisitara]

like the crispy noise, its from the healthy almond flour mixed into the dough for that consistency. Uh! Soooo good!!!! so healthy!!!!!!!!!! Ever since I went vegan, am having to worry less and less about me getting some health ailment that can blow up my savings... it worries me as a single person sometimes.. I appreciate Veganism very highly!!! it has also put my crazy nerves to rest and am not so jumpy as I used to be! Vegan = healthy!

[@jessfox1527]

I do that trick with the hummus too!! Sometimes ill add some coconut or olive oil! :)

[@swaggypaytay]

Love this video. You also live super close to me, it's nice to see another vegan so close to myself. My brother goes to McMaster and idk I just thought it was cool haha

[@blondiexoxojulze]

omg I just started watching your videos and I got soooo excited when I saw Bridges :o I basically lived there last year when I lived on campus! McMaster love

[@danielapacitto7735]

also you're hilarious and goofy and i love you. Subscribed withing like a min.

[@janelle9203]

You are so cute! I like your what I eat in a day videos because you show what you really eat and that it's okay to not eat spinach all day. :) A lot of the vegan videos seem so unrealistic for busy, everyday life.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Janelle Villa thank you!

[@McAshxoxo]

LOL Jamie Oliver claimed bacon as a super food I laughed so hard when you started talking about it like duhhhh people are stupid

[@LaurenToyota]

A super food!? Wtf

[@ohheythereitsalexis]

That hummus dressing was genius!!

[@khaleesikate]

I love Fresh! I'm 100% having squash tacos for dinner tomorrow :D

[@amreenasingh4614]

I just made a salad w/ hummus dressing! Such a good tip!

[@Bemystoryteller]

Lauren, you're probably not even going to read this, but you really really make me happy.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Bemystoryteller I read it! THANK YOU :D xo that made ME happy!

[@bumblingsahm]

i saw this thumbnail and literally went "FINALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YAYYY!" LOL

[@LaurenToyota]

+21bahamas hahaha

[@kaaylla67]

I go to McMaster and went to bridges all the time first year, I was shocked at the beginning of the video when I heard you say you were coming here lol. I just started following and didn't even know where you were from! What were you at McMaster for?

[@LaurenToyota]

+Kayla Des i was speaking to the humanities students about my career and how I do what I do!

[@patriciamasilang6544]

Post morreeeeee what I ate in a day videos pleaseeee :(

[@whatdhillanwhat]

I love the part when Lauren was about to take a bite of the burger and the woman behind her pops up, hahaha

[@TylerBunnylover]

Lauren, in response to your comments on meats causing cancer: totally agree! I watch my in-laws cook EVERYTHING, almost, in animal fat and it disgusts me. Bacon fat in the cast iron pan for cornbread or ham hocks to boil with the legumes - ugh, nasty. And the SLIMINESS of bologna? Ewww. Meat is just gross. And how people just ignore how bad it is for you makes me super sad. Also, you should eat to where your body feels good. If you're energized and not hungry, you should be ok. You have a relatively vegetable rich diet, from what I can see, so I highly doubt you're super deficient in any nutrient. So just eat well & feel good. You don't have to justify anything to us. :) Be well! Love your content!

[@LaurenToyota]

+Shelby Little thanks so much for watching

[@VenaKurup]

totally understand, i really don't eat very often since i stopped working out bc i just dont feel hungry! im a vegetarian :)

[@maggester]

I love that hummus brand! Their beet hummus is my favourite !

[@LaurenToyota]

+maggester oooh haven't tried that one!

[@NiamhForPresident]

I adore your food videos

[@LaurenToyota]

Thanks so much!

[@taylorrenee8280]

OMG I freaked out when you said Oakville. I live about an hour away from there.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Taylor Renee I grew up in Mississauga!

[@andromedae-maxima]

I just found your channel and I think you are amazing. And funny :D

[@MsEdwardCullen2100]

"Mcmaster University" YOU LIVE IN MY CITY, my friend goes to Mcmaster. I was there just a couple days ago! Such a small world.

[@joycenewton7716]

thank you for all you say show us you have wit and truth yea i enoyed this episode too yay

[@NaturallyNerdeeNicol]

the hummus dressing yeah got to give that a try

[@vanessaalvarado2543]

She kinda looks like a grown up Riley from girl meets world :)

[@CatmanBreeze]

THANK YOU!!!! OH GOD!!!! I THOUGHT I WAS LIKE "hey it's a grown up Riley!" lol

[@whatdhillanwhat]

+Ryan H. Lesley Wilson holy shit, I can totally see it

[@dopesickfresh]

Wait vegan croissant!? Where from? P.S. love how relatable your eating is :) and Bridges is sooo great!

[@CatmanBreeze]

the other thing to note about veganism in terms of how much you eat is if you are high carb low fat (HCLF) or raw till 4 or entirely raw you have to eat a lot more calories to compensate for the fact that your overall eating is so restrictive. if you're just vegan you can eat things like tofu and being throughout the day with her extremely high in protein compared to trying to find a row equivalent that is really high in protein is much more difficult see you may need to eat more in general to compensate just to reach the same threshold of calories or whatever

[@marilyn6195]

I always see flashes of Olivia Munn randomly in her face! Definitely a resemblance at times. I love your videos!!

[@larryisreal7848]

I really like how you show what most vegans really eat and what is normal eating. I hate how all those youtubers are eating super healthy even tho most of vegans don't eat only fruit and vegetables and whole wheat rice all day long. popcorn for dinner and eating vegan cakes before bed is real life!

[@LaurenToyota]

+Larry Is real thank you! I can't stand a lot of the "rules" people associate with veganism or eating in general :)

[@Cpark1401]

I love fresh! I went to toronto recently and it was the best

[@mikahlactpo]

yep they have thrive mag in canada.. well at least in northern canada at select stores haha!

[@LaurenToyota]

+SerenityB I can't find it!!

[@Bettina646]

you make being vegan look way less scary i love your videos.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Bettina Albertsen OH GOOD! Thank you so much for watching!

[@christinepatterson5228]

What do you think of the Super Fresh cookbook?

[@lexiediazxo]

I love amy's cheese-less pizza. idk why i hate store bought vegan cheese ive tried like every brand.

[@LaurenToyota]

+duckyjacksalot I know I like the onion on the bottom! But I usually still add vegan cheese :/

[@danielapacitto7735]

Hamilton..Oakville!? I live in Barrie and I didn't know there was a whole food kinda near by!? So its in oakville??

[@katieiampietro9890]

LAUREN!! How could you come to Hamilton and not go to Democracy or Butcher and the Vegan or Rawlicious or Mulberry, Green Smoothie Bar, The Burnt Tongue, or Lettuce Love (Burlington) or Rapscallion - Monday's they have all veg menu - even a charcuterie board! OMG come back!!!! Can you tell I

[@LaurenToyota]

+Katie Iampietro well I had to stay on McMaster campus, but I have eaten at some of those places yes!

[@mmicheale]

You honestly inspire me to become a vegan but I just feel like it would be super hard. I live in the South which is known for their hearty meat so I don't know to much else.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Micheale' Mulder well small steps right! It's probably just a matter of sourcing out where you can get what you need! Hope you give it a try

[@megaPnanda]

You wouldn't believe how many instagrammers i've seen #healthy #cleaneating with a ceaser salad loaded with chicken and bacon.......so NOPE, not everyone is up to speed...*shakes head*

[@brentsmith2663]

How could you eat that for breakfast. ok Lauren Hot for Food breakfast challenge .

[@LaurenToyota]

I can eat it cause I'm vegan hahaha

[@Sarah97Bear]

See if john will do a what I eat in a day.

[@LaurenToyota]

+Sarah Bennett AHAHAHAAAAA... it was he will say :)

[@lucymartin6134]

Man I wish they had those easy vegan pizzas here in NZ, vegan easy options are so hard to find!!

[@ashleylawson6935]

This video makes me want to move to Canada... We don't have restaurants like that here T__T

[@hockeyblondie8]

I go to that whole foods occasionally, I got two vegan birthday cakes there :)

[@littleointment]

why did you go to Mcmaster? so crazy seeing you in bridges I used to eat there

[@LaurenToyota]

+littleointment I was speaking to the liberal arts students

[@LittleOne330]

Maybe this could be for a Q&A but how do you transition to being a vegan when the people around you don't approve? Maybe not approving isn't the correct term but they don't understand it. I'm trying to become full began but it's hard when everyone around me is eating dairy and such. I need some advice

[@Kimakima1]

Is Fresh restaurant exist anywhere else besides Canada? We actually have Fresh in Moscow and it has the same logo, so i wonder if it's from the same owner or they just "borrowed" the idea, haha

[@LaurenToyota]

+TanyaA I don't know. I think the one in Moscow might be actually the same. Are you in Moscow! COOL! haaaai :)

[@Kimakima1]

+Lauren Toyota yes! I am from Moscow ;) love you, you're awesome!

[@rosemarytamburini5417]

They do use daiya cheese on the tofurky!

[@LaurenToyota]

+Rosemary Tamburini it was hard to decipher the taste!

[@rosemarytamburini5417]

Ya it looked like that pizza was so full of stuff it would be hard to tell. If you get the just cheese one you can tell a bit better. I also think on some of flavors it says right on the box. Although I haven't had one since Daiya came up with their own pizza so maybe it has changed. I don't recommend daiyas. I think because of the gluten free crust.

[@NeenaKill]

The original tofurkey pizza boxes had the daiya logo on them. Not sure if they still do...

[@josephine2512]

My dad thinks meat is good for him, especially bacon! I try to tell him how bad it is, he just won't listen.

[@beaboorox]

I'm shocked you liked the tofurkey pizza...daiya is great, the tofurkey smells and tastes like rubber.. me and my roommates hated it..😕

[@DasZuckerhaus]

you make me feel so bad bc you really eat so little & I eat SOOO much hahaha

[@jjnelson1925]

Love your KZbin videos cause I'm vegan and gluten free

[@emilyramirez4440]

I'm a varsity cross country runner and tennis player so I think I'll be healthier this way

[@Briniecat]

Hi Lauren, I just came across you channel and have a question. I'm a 16 year old sophomore in highschool and basically everything my family buys and everything the school gives us for lunch is meat and processed foods. I don't particularly have a lot of money and i've noticed that vegan food are a bit more expensive. Do you have any advice or tips for me? I'd like to start a vegan lifestlye and get into eating more greens but we usually don't have those around the house. Anything would be useful. Thank you!

[@em-ann]

+MadisonBrianne Hiya! I'm obviously not Lauren, and I know you left this comment a while ago, but maybe I can help a little bit? I just wanted to say that being vegan doesn't have to be expensive - it normally only is if you opt for the fake meats/cheeses etc. A lot of the cheapest foods - rice, potatoes, pasta, legumes to name a few - are vegan. As for fruit and veg, try to look for seasonal produce, and look for things in bargain baskets or things that are reduced because they look deformed or are deemed too ripe. Often they're perfectly fine! Frozen fruit and veg is also a good, cheaper alternative. It's frozen fresh so you're not missing out on any nutrients. Good luck!

[@amethystjean1744]

Haven't been to Bridges since the year it opened.