What I Eat In A Day | DELICIOUS VEGAN MEALS!

[@liss.1126]

Thanks for that "good vibes bomb" - you're spreading so much happiness! It's so nice to see how joyful you create your workouts and food afterwards =)

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks! That is one of the goals! :D

[@pamelavance648]

Yesssss positivity to end the day and motivation for tomorrow WIN WIN

[@ahilaryb]

Came here to say that I always turn put on one of Derek's videos after I watch a scary movie and need to decompress 😂 So totally agree, the perfect "good vibe bomb"!

[@catecurl3790]

I know... he's like a happy little sunflower 🌻🌻🌻

[@goodaskale]

Your energy is so infectious! I am always in an even better mood after I watch one of your videos!

[@heistruth2865]

Yes same here! I love it! I thank God for KZbin & the ways our moods can change after listening to different individuals :)

[@SingleMomBucketlist]

Same!!

[@vanillasunrise5706]

Lol I’ll be telling my husband “I was watching Derek today” and he’s like 🙄🙄🙄 “Derek”. LOL

[@Pittie_Huff]

Agreed. I was having a rough morning, but somehow managed to get to work early. I decided to fill that time with a Simnett video :)

[@marcomartinez2567]

Same!!

[@brendafarris7350]

NEVER worry about being repetative!! I NEED the reminders all the time. Plus, I could watch your videos all day every day!!

[@Tangerinka410]

"Water's nice and cheap..." :D I love it, your videos are so realistic! Sometimes I can't believe I am here sitting and watching a grown up man jumping on a trampolline and blending frozen peas into his smoothie but it is just so much fun!! Thank you for keeping us smiling all the time :))

[@daedricdragon5976]

I live in Iran, and I'm trying to go vegan. Though I must say it is relatively difficult, for we don't have a lot of vegan "products" you guys have in american/europian countries. Stuff like Tofu, Tempe, Seitan, etc, are either impossible to find or extremely rare (at least, I haven't seen any). Luckily, we do have most of the "fresh", "fruity" and "earthy" stuff! But the vegan industry is quite lazy here, and it does not produce a lot of useful vegan things (like all the sauces, ingredients and things you can't grow😅🤦🏻‍♂️). Thank you for the amazing videos! I'm 22, and I have just started my journey in veganism (still not a real vegan, but getting there!) And I'm doing research, so videos such as this help me a lot! Thank you again :)

[@KL89452]

There's a tonne of traditional vegan recipes from the Middle East like Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon using cheap ingredients like beans, chickpeas, rice, bulgur wheat, and lots of fresh local veggies. You don't need any 'vegan' products. They're just a stepping stone to going fully vegan for people who miss eating flesh and calf food products.

[@daedricdragon5976]

@@KL89452 Thanks for replying! Yes, even in Iran we a lot of traditional vegan or vegetarian dishes which are quite delicious! I'm trying to master learning them, and I'll be sure to check out the arabic dishes as well!

[@aniqrehmanofficial]

same for me here in Pakistan, you have to work harder for example make your own tofu.

[@josephr9551]

Daedric, you can veganize your country's cuisine. I understand where you're coming from. I came from Cuba. A plate of rice, bean and pumpkin stew, steamed plantain, and fresh fruit for dessert. There, I have veganized my country's cuisine. You can be the pioneer who started the Iranian vegan revolution.

[@KL89452]

@@daedricdragon5976 when you mastered your own Iranian vegan dishes, start your own KZbin channel and share that with us in the West.

[@ainsley6375]

you are honestly my favorite comfort youtuber to watch. thank you for inspiring me to live a happy and healthy lifestyle :)

[@saveyourownlife2056]

I just went vegan 1 month ago. Watching your videos influenced me to make that choice. I never thought I would do this. You are inspirational! Thanks for what you do. I also enjoy the interaction you have with Crystal. You two are a lovely couple.

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

I absolutely LOVE what you built for the "kids".... glad you've kept it. This is great fun... but like you show, it is a great workout too!!! Exercise having fun!!!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks! I still can't believe my sister let it happen. I just kept saying "Okay lets just set it up and see how it looks, no one has to try it" Lol.

[@melrox8809]

I love peaches too. I wonder if my son would notice peas in a smoothie. That BLT is fire. I love the backyard & bike ride. Delicious dinner. Have a nice weekend :)

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you. How did you squeeze so much into a small comment?! Haha, that is why you Mel Rox! Start with just a few peas in the smoothie, he won't know.

[@melrox8809]

@@Simnettnutrition I'll try that. I used to put kale in it but one day he caught me & wouldn't drink it lol.

[@crankiemanx8423]

You're never too old to play outside,I wish I had a backyard set up like yours & I'm 50.great vid ✨🌱🌻

[@VeganPrepper]

Man, I love seeing you do your smoothie every time. You always say it like you're worried we'll get bored. (Which I guess is a reasonable thought for someone creating content, and maybe people have told you that they're bored before... lol.) So I guess now I think it makes sense that you say it, but I want to say I love that you keep it consistent. It shows you're not just making stuff up for views, or trying to mix it up to keep people entertained. You're showing what you do. And everyone who's in the know knows post-workout smoothie is the BEST.

[@DDucksOne]

Love your videos, Derrick! You were the initial inspiration for me to start eating plant-based in 2019. I have been following your videos ever since.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Heck yah!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Keep it up DeShawn!

[@heistruth2865]

Wow that's super cool! How has it been going?

[@DDucksOne]

@@heistruth2865 Thanks! I have lost 50 lbs. I am now medication free. Was taking blood pressure, cholesterol, and arthritis meds. I have chronic pain fibromyalgia and can control it naturally with a whole food plant based meal plan. I am active again and have a better quality of life. My wife and kids have joined me. Now my whole house is vegan. It has been life changing in a positive way.

[@heistruth2865]

@@DDucksOne wow this is more than inspiring! You are off several medications!!! Ahh!. Last month I was taken off 1 of my blood pressure meds & current medication the dosage has been reduced in half! My goal is to get completely off it! My husband has fibromyalgia & arthritis...any recommendations for him as far as plant based food? We watched "what the health" this past weekend & we are both aiming at eliminating animal food.

[@michaelgrantham6457]

I really like these videos because they give me ideas for what to cook. You make them entertaining and fun to watch. Thank you!

[@canansecret]

I feel like you have more hours in a day than the rest of us :) always happy to see what I eat in a day videos :)

[@kreidgl]

Fun video! I know meals can be repetitive… because they’re delicious and they work for you!! Thanks for the reminder to pick up some peaches.

[@Simnettnutrition]

You're welcome! Yah, trying hard to come up with fresh recipes. 400 vids later and it gets tough. Lol. I'm always open to suggestions.

[@kreidgl]

What’s really neat is that from watching your videos for 5 years, I can see how your taste has evolved and become refined. It’s nice to watch still because you know what you like and what works for you.

[@mikeskylark1594]

19:30 What a wholesome stew!

[@johnd5574]

I really love peaches, fresh canned or frozen. They’re really good for you, as long as they’re canned in water or peach juice and not syrup.

[@taniat.16]

Peaches are great for the bones and osteoporosis. Chockful of minerals and vitamins.

[@johnd5574]

@@taniat.16 Yep! Also they have antioxidant and anti-inflammation properties. They’re very healthy! 🙂

[@TheADAKing]

That tempeh BLT sandwich looks sooo good!

[@lisakirkby1555]

I always love the recipes. The back yard rocks!! Kids always appreciate adults that can remember how to play. Great memories for all of you. 💚🌱

[@iker320]

Hey, you should try to make Muhammara one day, it's pretty similar to Hummus but made with roasted/baked red pepper and walnuts (and other ingredients of course), really easy to make and very tasty!

[@kreidgl]

Muhammara is SO tasty.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yes I should!! Thanks for the idea.

[@terria9739]

Sounds delicious!

[@Sally-uy5ip]

I have wanted to do this forever but with a large family who hated it didn’t do it. I am 70 now and my husband passed away in February, from diabetes, so in March I decided it was my turn to take care of me. I saw a reply from someone who loved Energy and I hate say I feel like this too. I often tell people that if I didn’t have bad shoulders, neck, and back I do believe that I could run a marathon. The weight is falling off me and I don’t ever feel starved. I also do no salt, oil and sugar. No salt is hard but I believe that if I live a long time it should be healthy. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@gregvandenbold8014]

Already following you for many years Derek. I have been watching your vids on and off but when I do watch your videos it is as enjoyable as always. Keep up the good work amigo. P.S. your tahini based dressing never gets old.

[@JennyZibreva]

Derek you and your meals are fantastic as always! I'm proud to say that I just celebrated 2 years of being vegan and you and Crystal helped and inspired me oh-so-much from the very start! ❤️ It was and is so nice to see that you're doing well! you guys are my absolute favourite! Stay as you are, much love!

[@EvaEva-xf7hh]

Thankyou for sharing fun moments like the backdrop. We often forget to get creative and to enjoy fun, "childish" things!

[@margarett_b]

7:29 I actually really like adding pulses to smoothies and nice cream too! Makes them more satiating plus, adds some extra nutrition and makes for a very creamy end product!

[@miafloramiaflora5082]

Hi form Poland. You and Crystal ( i dont know if write your name correctly so I`m sorry if i dont) are such nice and positively people. I like yours videos. You two give me always a good day. Thank you.

[@herbivoretothecore2457]

never lose the spirit of childlike wonder!! you're wild & I love it hahaha great video as always 💜

[@CLBellamey]

I don’t know how everything you make looks so good! Also, that Applewood cheese is the best vegan cheese I’ve found, it’s delicious 🧀

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yeah it is crazy good! I didn't want to even get started talking about how good it was in the hopes I can save someone else from the addiction. Lol.

[@veganryori]

@@Simnettnutrition we're all already fully addicted 😂🤣

[@krishubert787]

Being a kid at heart is great. My husband is 80 but mentally he never aged past being a young teen.😂🤣😂 he'll never grow up either and that makes life with him a real joy

[@sharontanouye4707]

Keep doing these! I get lots of ideas and laughs from you!

[@michellezeller2025]

I love your childlike energy & excitement for life. Your videos always make me smile. Thanks for another great one! 😀

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you! That makes me so happy to hear I can make someone smile in another part of the world just by my energy!

[@mikeskylark1594]

13:00 AWESOME MANWICH!!!

[@lilianaleca6813]

Great energy and content as always!!!! 👌👌👌 The world needs more "Dereks" and " Crystals" 😁😊🙏

[@billiegt]

Derek I love you YOU ARE A GIFT TO OUR WORLD

[@Shelley9090]

I always feel like I come away with something I use and love regularly after watching your videos, Derek. Today it's that Red Pepper Dressing! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for making it so fun!

[@MellowsPlay]

The toasting up of the bell pepper to enhance its taste is a genius idea. You always let us know ways to level up the meals if you want to. Blessings to you ALWAYS.

[@mauricecooper9763]

You have the coolest backyard, Derek!💪 And awesome ways of making plant food more enjoyable! Peaches, you can NEVER go wrong with those.💪

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you! I just need a peach tree in the backyard. Haha. We had (have?) one in the front but it's dead. :(

[@mauricecooper9763]

@@Simnettnutrition Maybe it's not too late. Re-create one!👍

[@sharonrobinson4384]

So in love with your backyard. I'm totally gonna create some of the things you've got going on there. And please never grow up:)

[@maryheine3554]

So, I made Derek’s Instant Pot brown rice/lentil stew. OMG. BEST ever. I had to have 2nds, even though my firsts would have been 3 spoonfuls for our Derek. SO good. Thank you for that meal preparation. It actually worked. I doctored it up with 2 teaspoons of dried mushroom powder, and 2 teaspoons of Better Than Bouillon vegetable soup base. I also added a bay leaf to help with excess gas from the French lentils. The addition of marinara sauce, oh my, that was genius. I also added a chopped parsnip, and didn’t add the sweet potato, as the parsnip is an excellent sweet taste. I also pan-cooked chopped leeks with water first, 4 carrots, 4 small peeled red potato. Washed many times the lentils and brown rice several times. Set it for the “bean/chili” setting, and then kept the lid on it an extra 25 minutes. The potatoes and lentils dissolved into a “cream” texture. Oh my, so tasty. Now, how will I warm up the leftovers? Derek would have eaten the entire pot, okay, maybe Crystal would have eaten a bowl, but I don’t do the hard workouts that Derek does. I recommend this dish to everyone. I also sliced the most perfect avocado, and had half of that, and half of a home-grown orange tomato. I am very happy right now (even though tornadoes are happening in my area now).

[@jefc1999]

Love your videos and positivity! A little tip for garlic; cut the tiniest bit off each end, then crush under the knife and roll the garlic between your palms! The skins come right off.

[@dibamoca9885]

The food always look so incredibly delicious 😋👍🏽

[@sejlavaljevac19]

Made a smoothie mid video. Glad to say you’ve been inspiring my smoothies for years, they’re delicious!

[@Mawgbot]

I'm three weeks late, and you've probably already thought of this, but you should gather as many of those blackberries as you can and freeze them! Also, your content, your style and your perspective make me happy. It reminds me that I'm a naturally happy person, and to embrace it. Also eating more plant-based, for sure, but moreover, just eating simple, real food that looks like food. You are a beacon of positive and growth. Thank you.

[@jmdes8]

I love the SIMPLE way that you cook, it makes this way of eating so much easier, and delicious! Thanks for this video, please continue doing them for us, as it works best for you.

[@laarissaide]

Love your videos! It's a tradition for my husband and I to watch them every Saturday :)

[@stefpali290]

Always love the day of food vids! Definitely, "coming in spicey!" 😊lol

[@bariglassman9595]

Wow! Those blackberries looked incredible! Thank you as always for sharing some positive energy and great meals with us!

[@sobrietywithjesus]

You are super awesome! I love your attitude and personality! You always make me laugh. Thank you for your content! You are always an inspiration (and don't listen to all those negative people out there, they just aren't happy with themselves). You give me inspiration for continuing to be plant based! God bless you and Crystal and your families! 💖

[@jitendrapandey176]

Wow...starting the day with peaches 👌👌 awesome Derek ✌😃

[@WellWithHels]

I am just here for the sauces recipes 😍 They always look amazing!

[@josephr9551]

I'm making that BLT sandwich tomorrow. I can already taste it. That bike ride on the trail is the highlight of this video for me. I wish I had that as a feedback loop to watch when I need to take a break from work. Thank you Derek for your kindness and dedication.

[@Julie31596]

Thank you for another awe inspiring video. I understand when you get side tracked on your bike rides, as I get the same on my morning runs. The nature around me is incredible! (I'll trip and fall someday with my eyes looking around the hedge rows 🤣🤣🤣)

[@korth26]

hey dude you inspired me two years ago as i was going through tough times, inner demons and weaknesses, i started working out hard in a calisthenia park and i got strong as fuck which helped with my depression. now, it's time to repeat the process as i fell again. i'm a life-long vegetarian but not vegan, but i am trying to be almost vegan. you have it well figured out i think. thanks for the inspiration and good vibes you a role model

[@heatherfeather333]

Thank you very much for all the wholesomeness and healthy living inspiration!

[@sandrahill3299]

It’s always an adventure when watching you! All the food looks delicious! Loved watching you in the backyard like a 10 year old kid! That just means your heart is full! Thanks for sharing and congrats on reaching 600K 🥳

[@crystalh1402]

Oh yeah to peaches 🍑 I’ve been buying them constantly and getting my fill while they’re in season!

[@maryellenbunce7751]

I am always impressed by how you just throw things in the IP and 💥 success.

[@becominge]

Thanks for another great vid! Also, thank you for sharing what’s going on in BC in your stories last week… it’s nice to know that there are others out here in bc shaking their heads at the v. passports… it’s just wrong, and like you said, we could be doing so so so much more yet no one is talking about that… Anyway, you’re a gem. I appreciate you. Thank you.

[@sarahandgeorge]

Congratulations Derek on reaching over 600,000 subscribers. PARTY TIME!!!!

[@jamz.d3959]

So jelly of that “gravel bike”. Great vid. Loved the backyard circuit. You da man

[@Simnettnutrition]

"gravel bike" must be in quotations when talking about my janky road bike. Haha. Thanks man!

[@jamz.d3959]

Exactly! Regardless it was still hootin' around those tracks. Hope the ankle heals up fast ❤️

[@matthewturner1232]

That insta pot meal & salad looked INCREDIBLE 🤩 I always love watching your videos. You are such a positive person and I aspire to be like you one day (or at least feel how happy you do!) - What helps you with motivation, with exercise and cooking spectacular meals? As that is one thing I really lack, and end up going for the easy processed meals, and end up not exercising. Keep being awesome 💪

[@jill4487]

Love the food you make!! 😋

[@anambivalentenemy]

Hey Derek! Just to share my thoughts on water here. Making your smoothie you said you could use some non dairy milk,but you went with water,since it's cheap. I don't know if you drink tap water,but here in Greece we buy our drinking water from the supermarket. And i believe water should be free,not cheap,free. So,either water is free,or if you buy it, it's by definition. We should be aware,and take care, of our water because it's public good,and not a commodity for some companies to get rich from. Cheers!

[@griseldaaparicio1052]

Ey! If you have a lot of tomatoes try with the Gazpacho Andaluz, Is a vegetable Juice just tomato Is the last fruit.

[@VegascomJeff]

Food looks great. Always impressed with the variety of exercises you get out of your backyard gym.

[@LibraryTechAnna]

Hmm, all looks delicious. I'll be trying the peas in my smoothie for sure.

[@zamin_ali]

You could substitute hemp seeds for the tahini in the dressing.

[@joshcoward437]

Hey Derek! Have you thought about salvaging some of those berries for Jam? It's super easy, and it'd be a great way to keep them from going to waste!

[@margarett_b]

3:54 Taking care of that inner kid is so important I really wish more people didn't loose that spirit! As you have said, play is super important and I am sure it will keep you happier and healthier for much longer than an average person, especially combined with your healthy diet and reasonable approach to both food and exercise! . Sending both you and Crystal lots of love! Stay safe and have a great week ahead!

[@annieesther8405]

Oh, yes, the blackberry bushes! I lived in Surrey for about 4 months before moving to Vancouver itself. I was close to an abundance of those, too. Damn, you are making me want to move back in that area! It's so darn expensive, though, I probably am better avoiding it right now...

[@RC-co2nh]

Wow, just found him and I am glad I did. What an amazing person. Love his vibe.

[@jackiecuba3414]

Your produce always looks so vibrant! I love watching you cut vegetables. Lol

[@annieesther8405]

I miss living in Vancouver partially because of Okanagan Valley peaches. I'm in Québec right now and although Ontario peaches are delicious, nothing beats living super close to the growers.

[@cortneystanford3399]

Enjoy your videos and so do my toddlers! I feel you on the feedback on strange ingredients in a smoothie. I just made a chocolate peanut butter smoothie/shake with the following: plant milk, frozen bananas, cacao powder, peanut butter, dates, ground flaxseed, amla powder, spinach, cannelini beans. Probably sounds gross to many, but we enjoy it and it has all the good stuff my growing kids need (healthy fats, lots of calories, iron + vitamin C). And it’s a quick meal for us because I always have most of these ingredients on hand.

[@JokerLurver]

You are a ray of sunshine!

[@sharonlong8177]

Omg 😳 the Mum in me was like “Derek!!! You’re riding your bike so fast through the narrow woodland, watch your rolled ankle 😂”. I call the inner pepper the core 😝 great video!! Missed our Crystal in this one ☝️ but awesome content 👌👌👌 Also by the way you inspired me so much with the instant pot, mine arrived about a month ago and loving it, just trying to master non sticky rice 🍚 😂

[@smairyfairy]

LOVING the wholesome energy from your videos Derrick!!

[@crystalrendon4210]

Nothing better than free food!!🤣🤣 definitely 🌱👍🌱🌱

[@dannyboy9107]

Just want to thankyou again 🙏, going vegan and watching your videos helping quite smoking. THANKYOUU!! 👊👊👊

[@vegan.enlightenment]

Your energy is so contagious! Love the vibes :). That smoothie though hmm 🤔 I really wonder how it tastes:)). Thanks again for sharing! 👍

[@lukeharwood8642]

Can’t believe I missed this banger! 3 months late ⏰ great fun as always brightened my day 🌅

[@elil801]

You two are going to make theee best parents!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Not sure we will have kids, but I'm still going to be awesome!

[@elil801]

@@Simnettnutrition Ahh sorry I wasn’t thinking before I said that, I know it’s not cool to say that because not everyone wants to or can have kids. I just think you two are a ton of fun, I should have said that :)

[@AyOchoa8A]

Thanks for spreading the word of vegan eating! I feel like people don't understand that this food is actually so dang good and well I'm just starting my vegan journey I was wondering if you could make a video to show us some of the things you buy like all the seeds,, nuts, and spices that would be great

[@givepeasachance_]

That last meal looks incredible!

[@Naisa343]

Whoa look who I found two amazing You Tubers. So much fun to watch so inspiring thanks for sharing your world with me. I really need a lot of improvement. Maybe now I can become super like you.

[@shannonbrady___]

This dinner looks absolutely delicious! Mmm, definitely recreating this

[@2Argyll]

On your high speed treks on the narrow paths have you ever encountered someone coming from the other direction and if so, what happened? Love your content, Derek!!! 👍

[@jonponte9346]

You the most wholesome dude on KZbin 👍🏼

[@joshstevens8276]

Loved the bike action. You make being Vegan look easy great vid.

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

Worth the Like everytime👍

[@katiehemstreet8939]

We found some wild blackberries growing on a hike here in Texas. We had a good hike snack too. 😁

[@HighFlyWOW]

Something about the little smirk you made at 7:24 when you were putting the peas away just sort of felt... really good not to sound weird lol. While I believe you are a genuinely happy individual, something about that smirk while you were talking about why not throw the peas into the smoothie, it came across as just beyond pure and that you were really happy about what you were saying lol. Sorry for over analyzing it. Amazing video as always though!

[@bonitaeby9527]

I really appreciate your videos and LOVE that you're Canadian!

[@sweetpotatofan1]

your bike riding always makes me nervous because i feel like if it were me i’d totally wipe out. but it’s so cool! thanks for taking us along on your adventures. would you ever do a day eating like crystal? i think that would be fun

[@janismadigan6178]

I love your podcasts! I like watching them for suggestions on all sorts of ideas! Thank you very much!!!!!

[@eugeniabarone]

I love this video, definitely trying the instant pot recipe tomorrow!

[@SimeiMartijn]

Thank You for Sharing this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Your Amaaaazing 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Greetings from Heerlen-The Netherlands 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@mikeskylark1594]

14:30 FREE FRUIT is always nice!

[@vegansomething719]

You have the most fun garden, and it keeps growing new attractions. Really cool!

[@plantnutritionbystefanie]

I am literally watching this while eating a Smoothie Bowl. Love your Videos Derek & thanks for the inspiration always :)