WHAT I ATE TODAY - Practical Vegan for Real Life

How I eat vegan with recipes, treats, and healthy dinner ideas. Recipes and more info below :)
VEGAN CAKE RECIPE: • Video
VEGAN DINNER IDEAS: • Video
Mentioned in this video
My beautiful friend Nisha: / @nishabalsara
Real Food Daily located in West Hollywood in LA
Ben and Jerry's Non-Dairy Almond Brittle Ice Cream (look for it at Target)
Garden of Life Vegan Vitamin D3
Garden of Life Vegan Vitamin B12
Follow me on Instagram! / nikkivvegan
AMAZING Music by Lakey Inspired / lakeyinspired

[@elizabeth-7064]

I am so glad i found your channel. It is so realistic. Because when i watch 'what I eat in a day' i see so much small portions and like 3 meals. You showed us so realistically.

[@NikkiVegan]

Elizabeth Lizzy I know! I feel that way too sometimes! I have long days and I like to eat plus I need to in order to keep my energy up!

[@0devl]

I love watching your videos, you are like a sweet friend behind the screen! Down to earth and real. Thanks for sharing your true self, much love for you! xo

[@NikkiVegan]

Devon Lowe aw thank you Devon! That means a lot more to than you know 😊💚

[@cmconcon]

Thanks for taking the time to communicate with viewers! Like you, I honestly don't miss not being Vegan! It's so exciting to see other people in my sphere of influence join me!

[@staceychance1]

Oh my gosh! I know I'm a week late on this vid but I'm newly vegan and have been searching for months for a good channel with someone I can relate to with "practical" meal ideas and good portions!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌 you are a blessing you have no idea!

[@NikkiVegan]

stacey chance aw thank you Stacey! That's so nice to hear!! I love making these videos so much so I'm really glad that you find them helpful 😊💚

[@HannahWeseloh]

AW haha yay for the rice noodles meal! You totally upped the game by adding tofu and avo -- YUM! Stealing that idea. Also obsessed with that mug!

[@jordanwaddell]

I would love to see your blood test result! I am due for a physical and I'm wondering what kind of blood test I should ask for that will tell me all this information? Thanks!

[@NikkiVegan]

Ok cool! Good to know! Will cover all of that in the video :) Hope you find it helpful!

[@meghan2218]

Wow your statement at the end just summed up how I feel about my jump into veganism. I love your energy! You seem like such a genuine soul and I’m so thankful I found your channel!

[@miss_m_yt]

I love how you explain everything so eloquently. 💕 can't wait for your next video.

[@NikkiVegan]

M Yt aw thank you!! I have to admit, I stumble on my words ALL of the time and have to start the voice over all over again 😂

[@MariaRomero-qk8th]

Your videos have inspired me to live a more healthy lifestyle. They are full of great information. Even the older ones on makeup and hair. I just wanted to say thank you and keep up the AWESOME work 😊!!!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Maria Romero aw thank you!! That truly means the world to me 💚💚💚

[@sabrinaczyszczon]

that outro was so cute & i can tell it came from the heart 💫 keep it up girl

[@NikkiVegan]

Sabrina Czyszczon thanks hun! It really did! Glad you can relate 😊💚

[@GoodEatings]

You always give of such a positive energy and you work so hard! Very inspiring, thank you for that. 😌 Also can't wait to try the vegan Ben and jerrys, it's coming to Sweden this week! 😱😍🤗

[@NikkiVegan]

Good Eatings thank you Malin! I don't always feel positive, especially when I have to work a lot of days in a row but I try. And taking some time to myself helps a lot too. Also yay! I haven't tried all of the vegan Ben and Jerry's flavors but I like this one (lots of almond flavor) the peanutbutter cookie, and the caramel coffee one is good. Hagen Daz just released a line of vegan ice creams too. Can't wait to try 🍦🍦🍦Let me know what you think when you try 😊

[@charlottet4147]

You're lovely Nikki, making positive waves

[@elizabethannshealthyliving6970]

Very well-said, and so inspiring for people who may be new to this lifestyle! Thank you for sharing how you balance real-life work with maintaining a healthy life!💗

[@effiekarpontinis6020]

I just found your channel and I love it! So many great meal ideas for taking food to work.

[@NikkiVegan]

Effie Karpontinis I'm so glad you found me!! Glad this gave you some good ideas 😊💚

[@hello.mynameisfabulous4959]

I would love to see the blood test result video. I use both supplements as well and they have helped so much. Thanks for ur videos!!!!!!! 🤗

[@asher64061]

love these videos and love seeing somone else work while doing this.

[@carie_zee]

Great video! I don't comment often, but I like the variety of your food! Nice job 💕

[@NikkiVegan]

Carie Z thank you!! That means a lot to me 💚💚💚

[@jiggabot]

Love love love all your videos! I learn so much. And I must say that your nail polish game is on point! 👍

[@lindseydurham3473]

I LOVE all of your videos so much! I am a server as well and your videos really help me prep for work in an easy and healthy way. I appreciate it more than you know. Thank you for the videos!

[@robynkurdek4873]

Thanks for the great video! I love Ingrid Nilsen too! 😍

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw cool, I’ve been watching her for years. Such an inspiration 💙

[@RazzleRed543]

Loved this Nikki! I used to work in a nightclub for a couple of years so I totally get the eating at weird hours thing!

[@ingestrauss3826]

I was vegan a while back but I did it TOTALLY WRONG and ended up gaining 18lbs and feeling awful 24/7. Now that I'm more educated about nutrition etc, I think I'm going to try it again. Not cold turkey like the previous time, but gradually. First starting by going vegetarian. Btw you are hands down the most beautiful person, inside and out and so calming (and exciting at the same time!!) to watch💖💛💚

[@jholmie6016]

oooh i love putting hemp hearts in smoothies! and that dinner looks BOMB!! your channel is seriously the best. i agree with you--i've been vegan for a year and a half and i don't feel like i'm missing out on anything. in fact i enjoy my food even more! thanks for always providing such amazing food inspo!!

[@isilavunduk2631]

Love to see your blood result. One of the latest videos you said you have a studio. There are lots of youtubers have big nice kitchens but most of them dont have good quality food videos like yours. Loooovveee your videos. XOXO

[@NikkiVegan]

ışıl Avunduk aw thank you! Yeah I do love in a studio but it has a little kitchen area...and I do mean little! lol I don't mind though. I love it here for now 😊💚

[@thaletterrt]

I'm so happy I found your channel, so inspirational and informative for a transitioning vegan :)

[@classygal5234]

You're so inspiring! & to top it off you're so sweet! Love your videos :)

[@NikkiVegan]

Classygal aw thank you! That's so nice of you to say!! SO SO SOOOO happy that you like my videos and find them helpful 😊

[@AshleysJoys]

Omg I just love your personality and this video inspired me soo much!!

[@NikkiVegan]

Ashleys Joys aw thank you so much! I'm SO glad 😊💚

[@jeanneanne458]

I love how you eat. Reallllly looks good

[@maxieloverable14]

Ughhh you are soo inspiring !! Thank you !

[@NikkiVegan]

Vivian Gutierrez aw thank you! So glad you find my videos helpful 💚💚💚

[@celestewillett6613]

I love your videos. I was wondering if maybe someday you could do a tip video, on how long food keeps, and some avocado info. I see you using avocado on sandwiches that you take to work, but how do you keep it from turning brown until you eat it, and can you save half of one until the next day? How long does an opened container of almond milk last? Things like that. I try to use things super fast because I don't know how they last, or the best way to store them. It would be awesome to get any info you may have on that sort of thing. Thanks for sharing all your recipes! Love them!

[@asher64061]

Celeste Willett i just asked these questions to hannah (HCH). on her fb page 😂.. everyone said to leave the pit in half and cover it with the skin of the previous. that avacado will last 2 days. i have also hear that my almond milk will last 10 days once opened. so at that point if im not going to use it i freeze it at like day 6-7.. but i really think im just going to start making my own. its easy and cheaper

[@NikkiVegan]

Celeste Willett that's a great idea! Thanks for suggesting this video topic! Will get to work on this asap 😊💚

[@vanessalynne]

I work in the service industry also and I can defiantly relate to the late hours and the strange meal times haha but we make it work :) thanks Nikki for the video

[@mpbeautyinsight]

Thumbs up for your dinner ~ looks .. so... good !!

[@barbaraszabo3413]

You can make anything look good!

[@jesseybellable]

Great Video 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Elizabethperry55]

You're currently my favorite vegan! You remind me of my bestie. ❤ Love watching your videos. Xoxo

[@alexsmith9915]

Really great video... thanks!

[@NikkiVegan]

Alex Smith thanks Alex! So glad you liked it!

[@afc2314]

Girlllll I feel you on the weird meal times working in the restaurant industry! Where do you work?! I host/cashier/serve at a vegan spot in Beverly Hills :) (PS, just found your channel and am now binge-watching your what I ate today vids LOL) xx

[@NikkiVegan]

Right?! it can be rough! So glad you found my channel and you're liking my videos :)

[@Saether247]

All of that looks good!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MariaRomero-qk8th]

Can you also do a video on the cosmetics you use since becoming vegan? Also hair products and routine.

[@NikkiVegan]

Maria Romero yeah! I've found some good ones recently 💚💚💚

[@backyardbreeze112]

Everything looked great! I didn't know Ben & Jerry's made vegan ice cream. Dairy is my biggest obstacle in my quest to go full vegan.

[@garden_therapy_nj]

Leslie P they have a few flavors out. the salted caramel is delicious.

[@NikkiVegan]

Leslie P you can find it at Target and Hagen Haz is coming out with a vegan line too! I also really like the So Delicious Snickerdoodle, Cappuccino, and Salted Carmel cashew milk ice creams too 🍦🍦🍦🍦💚💚💚

[@maemaep9246]

I purchased the two sprays. B12 and Vanilla. Love your recipies and your ideas.

[@NikkiVegan]

Hope you like them! Make sure your color is ok with you taking vitamin D :) It is possible to over do it

[@lrtb19]

I'd love to see the blood test video. I love how balanced and easy you make things

[@cathymclennan1702]

Yes please do a video on blood test and blood test results.

[@Shan72393]

I can totally relate eating at weird hours cause of working in a restaurant. I hate that I sometimes eat dinner at 10/11pm but a girls gotta eat!

[@kevinlee5893]

Great videos Nikki! I too was low in Vitamin D as well after my test results.

[@a-love-supremist]

🌞 "let me love you"

[@VeganWifeLife]

You should share your blood test! I have been vegan for a year now and am getting one done next month. I'm anxious to see the results!

[@NikkiVegan]

Vegan Wife Life I just filmed it a few days ago so it will be up soon! Posting a new recipe video first then that one will go up. Stay tuned 🤗💚

[@BeautyByNatalieAnn]

I absolutely love your channel! I am trying to transition into the vegan lifestyle because it is something I really want to do for my health and moral reasons! I have never been a big meat eater anyways so I feel like it is something I can do. Your channel has given me some great ideas! Any other tips for transitioning would be great:)

[@miazimnik12]

you are the best!!!!

[@sammakesitsimple]

Hey! This was encouraging in a very unexpected way.. I also have a crazy schedule in that I generally end up with very later dinners...and so, since you're the first successful healthy vegan I've actually ever seen who has to work with such a schedule, may I ask: 1) When you have these late meals, when do you actually get to bed? 2) And then, when do you generally wake up in the morning/how many hours sleep do you find works best for you? 3) do you have a pattern for meals and sleep (I.e. A typical timing pattern that works day to day) or very different every day? I'm still adjusting patterns and trying different things to get to a balance and optimization of vibrant energy....so it would be SO COOL if you'd be willing to share:)

[@ahappyveganlife]

I wanna be at real food daily with you guys!

[@NikkiVegan]

Dani Lauren we missed you! Let's all go together soon! Preferably on the weekend when they have brunch because the pancakes and waffles are SO good lol

[@inagadda1976]

I have those supplements, I HAVE TO have something to drink immediately after the D3 it tastes awful lol but it's quick and easy and over quickly. I must try that smoothie! XO Davita

[@NikkiVegan]

haha yeah I don't love the vanilla flavored one but I got used it pretty quickly. The raspberry b12 is way better tasting! lol

[@garden_therapy_nj]

inagadda1976 I take a vegan b12 pill and I literally gag before I can swallow it. it has such a gross taste.

[@pranusha999]

I love ur videos and ur presence:)

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you, that’s so nice ☺️💚

[@LauraMarieFit]

Try the Royal Thai flavor of that baked tofu...AMAZING!!

[@ImmigrationLawLivinginFinland]

Yes I would love to see your blood test. Food looks good. Love the morning smoothie. 😊👍

[@NikkiVegan]

Olivia Brownie good to know! Thanks Olivia! Coming soon 😊💚

[@MaritsaDarman]

You make me want to go grocery shopping :D

[@hello.mynameisfabulous4959]

I totally get the feeling when you and Nisha liked my Instagram photos 💚#fangirl

[@SarahWarman80]

I love Bonny Rebecca, but I love you too!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thank you Sarah! I love you too!! Thanks for always being so supportive of my videos. Means a lot

[@elizabeth-7064]

Yes a video on your blood test would be nice.

[@NikkiVegan]

Elizabeth Lizzy coming soon!

[@Bogicka0]

Do you have any idea how to make that potato soup or what was inside it? Looks amazing!

[@mzgood777]

Bogicka0 yes please!

[@ltahnee]

❤❤

[@NikkiVegan]

Lisa.tahnee right back at'cha 💚

[@ccap3211]

I take those exact same two supplements. They are the only ones I take.

[@NikkiVegan]

ccap3211 haha vegan twinsies! 💚

[@mada7393]

Love your videos so much

[@NikkiVegan]

Vegan With Love aw thank you!! That made me really happy to read 😊 so glad that you like my videos 💚💚💚

[@tristian9006]

Mushrooms are one of the few food sources that have vitamin D, I don't know if it is D3 however.

[@NikkiVegan]

Tristian Green yeah I've read that too! Which is great because I love mushrooms

[@margaretmartin6620]

Haha! You "stole" my go-to dinner. I have that quite a lot. Sometimes, instead of tofu, I use falafels. Easy, peasy. I also put tofu in my breakfast smoothie. Glad to hear your blood test went so well. So much for the vegan naysayers, i.e., "What, you live on rice? You gotta have some meat." Yeah, right. ;) Thanks for your great videos, even when you seem so busy!

[@jessicamanera5821]

I'd love to see a video about your blood test!

[@tarahelou2491]

What time do you wake up? Just curious bec of your work hours :)

[@NikkiVegan]

Tara Helou ooooo it really depends on the day (unfortunately, I'd like to have more of a steady routine one day) but if I get home at 2 I sometimes don't fall asleep until like 4 so I'll wake up at 11 or so? Other days I wake up at 8...it really just depends. I try to set the alarm 7 hours from when I'm falling asleep and recently I've been trying for 8 hours

[@violethill2693]

Hey lady, I am vegan and work in a restaurant, too! The struggle is real. My eating patterns are so inconsistent. Do you have any tips on maintaining a healthy meal schedule, or at least ensuring you're getting enough nutrients throughout the day?

[@iheartjuicyxo]

Do you sleep soon after you eat late after work? I'm running into the struggle of getting off of work really late like you but am unsure if it's better/healthier to just go to sleep when I get home on an empty stomach or eat right before bed.

[@missrisa14]

Is there any reason you store your spray vitamins in the freezer? I use the b12 as well, and have never seen anyone do that, so I'm just curious. I would love to see a video on the blood test. I asked my doctor for one, with veganism in mind, and all she tested was b12, cholesterol and glucose. Guess I will have to be more specific.

[@garden_therapy_nj]

missrisa14 I think it came out of the fridge but I could be wrong.

[@missrisa14]

whoops, I meant the fridge! Thanks for catching that!

[@NikkiVegan]

missrisa14 I actually don't know why I do that...I've seen other people do it so I started doing it lol and honestly it's kinda nicer tasting when it's cold lol

[@NikkiVegan]

missrisa14 and yeah you have to be specific because hey only test for basic things unless you ask. I'll talk about that in the video 💚

[@maritacooks489]

I just bought hemp seeds but im scared to try them because I have peanut allergy and I'm allergy to chia seeds any advice

[@NikkiVegan]

Marita Cooks I would recommend taking the guesswork out of it and just go get tested with an allergist. That way you know for sure and don't have to risk it 😊

[@happycat9920]

I wanna see your test results!

[@mariong.632]

❤️👍

[@bushnellentertainment5759]

Get more sun girl!!! It will help your mood!!

[@NikkiVegan]

I try lol! I work indoors a lot! ☀️

[@mzgood777]

I have to ask how do you stay tan without the sun??

[@NikkiVegan]

mzgood777 I'd been in the sun a little before filming this but usually not so much

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

What do you do for work

[@NikkiVegan]

KZbinr by day, cocktail waitress by night 🤓

[@AvriLomaniaa]

Hey I have a question.. I really like eating vegan foods but I dont want to take any supplement.. I believe that if you follow any type of a really rich nutrition diet you don't have to take supplements..like yours!! it seems (from your videos) that you have nice balanced meals through the day... Anyways...I believe that we were born like this to take all of our nutrients from whole foods and not supplements.. What's your opinion?

[@robyn3083]

What nail polish are you wearing?? :)

[@utuben001]

I took a blood test today. The doctor said insurance companies usually don't pay for the vitamin D test. Did you have any problems with that when you took your test?

[@Sharonarra93]

utuben001 I recently had my blood test done too and they tested my Vitamin D with no problem with my insurance 🙂

[@utuben001]

Sharon Gonzales Ok I'll see when results come back! Thanks!

[@carorocks4ever]

Do you work in a vegan restaurant??

[@NikkiVegan]

Caroline B I'm a cocktail waitress 😊

[@victorschwanberg]

Hi Nikki, I found your video accidentally, it's very good but I have one negative comment, you speak too fast for me. Maybe because I"m 67, so try to slow down for us old folks!

[@nahircavaleri98]

What was your job before KZbin?

[@NikkiVegan]

It’s still my job a few nights a week. I work as a cocktail waitress at night so I can work on KZbin during the day ☺️