What they don't tell you about going vegan

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi friends, what’s the most surprising thing that happened when you went vegan?

[@gabrielaherrera3665]

My husband says I wasn't such an ahole anymore🤣😅

[@curryographer]

Leaving meat has made me explore and enjoy a lot of vegetarian and vegan food that I used to hate before!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

@@gabrielaherrera3665 that made me laugh out loud

[@RainbowPlantLife]

@@curryographer yes, same! I love to hear that!

[@ginsoakedgirl4]

I'm sad to say I was vegetarian for 25 years before going vegan (d'oh) but the thing that surprised me the most was that I stopped craving cheese! I assumed my vegan life would be daily torture and deprivation. But once you give dairy up, it seems greasy and weird, and I've totally lost any desire to eat it. Love your videos!

[@ViewerEm]

The cultural element is so under-discussed! I'm a vegan Arab and I was basically eating chicken, rice, sandwiches, and salads for every meal. Now that I'm vegan, I've started actually exploring Arab cooking and have taken the time to learn how to best cook the meals my parents always made.

[@takeoutchopsticks]

I'm not Arab, but West Asian cuisines are some of my favorite! So vegan friendly 😄

[@rrmm2644]

I'm also from arabic country trying to become vegan. Just want to ask how would you avoid falling victim to low iron and vitamin B2 ???

[@ViewerEm]

@@rrmm2644 for me? supplements and spinach. ymmv

[@Kimnicpat]

Because of this channel and Pick Up Limes, I've found ways to reduce my consumption of animal products and incorporate more vegetables into my diet. I'm not vegan, but I have learned some tasty substitutions to replace dairy and meat products. Thank you for your work on this channel and the lovely recipes.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That’s so awesome to hear! I’m glad you’ve been inspired to eat more plants 🌱

[@ginagilbertgathering2540]

Same I've found ways to add more beans and vegetables I learned other grains beside rice

[@kolevatovamaria7973]

Same here!

[@brighteez]

Me too 😃 love adding more and more plant based food into my diet 😋😋 it's just so tasty, too

[@Ninabeana1313]

Also check out sweetpotatosoul, another good channel

[@legsnhipsnbawdy]

I'm not vegan, but my cholesterol was also high (and iron on the low side). Your videos helped me eat more plants and my cholesterol has noticeably deceased! And you also help me use my instant pot. And bond with my brother who is 100% vegan.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Wow, all of those things! I’m honored ☺️ so rewarding when you see those numbers improve, right??

[@aura53]

Have your iron levels also gone up since you eat more plant-based?

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

Watch Game Changers and Earthlings and Dominion and Cowspiracy and Forks over Knives and go vegan.

[@harpers1066]

@@pinkiepinkster8395 What The Health is another great vegan documentary worth seeing...very eye opening.

[@banparlous2552]

@Quicheah90 Low cholersterol isn't a good thing.

[@marioni116]

Thank you for this. I am 69 years old and have been a vegetarian since 1972. Things have come a LONG way since then for those of us who don't want to eat animals. It was particularly rough in the midwest, where I live. Today, there are way more choices and more restaurants who accommodate us, and also fewer questions, fewer "jokes", fewer people getting defensive about their own eating choices. I remember answering one woman who asked "why" by telling her I didn't want to kill animals. Her response was "But, God ate animals."..... There are also WAY more cookbooks. The first one I remember is Ten Talents. I remember some good things, but also some pretty awful stuff too. Like soy bean loaf made with whole soy beans. Then Anna Thomas came on the scene with her Vegetarian Epicure books. She took vegetarian cooking to a whole new level, but looking back on them, they were super loaded with things like butter, cheese, cream to add umami. I am still a vegetarian, but kind of a vegan wannabe. I love your channel and I have your Instant Pot cookbook. It's a well used favorite. Thanks again, Nisha.

[@Alina_Schmidt]

„God ate amimals“ is one of the most absurd resaons for eating meat I think I‘ve ever heard…

[@marioni116]

@@Alina_Schmidt Yep. Just one example of crazy reactions I've gotten to being a vegetarian over the last 50 years. Besides, there is good reason to believe Jesus was a vegetarian. Many scholars believe he was an essene Jew or at least heavily influenced by them. Essenes were vegetarians.

[@user-fg6hg7ds1v]

Amazing🤍🤍

[@ChrisGaultHealthyLiving]

I went vegan 2 years ago. The most surprising thing for me was starting at 58 years old, being a prior big meat eater, and finding that going vegan was so easy! Oh yeah, my cholesterol levels also dropped over 40 points and is in the healthy level! Love your videos, Nisha!

[@MindVersusMisery]

Dropping your cholesterol that much may actually have prevented a heart attack or stroke. You will probably live a longer life with more vitality because of this choice.

[@aliciacarmona5004]

We need cholesterol ….the good fats . Having low cholesterol is not good they had been lying to to us for a very long time . Doctors will tell u this just to put us on meds . People are so misinformed.

[@kellyro77]

I've been vegan for 4 years now. Was lacto-ovo vegetarian for 10 years before that. Yes to everything you've shared. :) And its creative chefs such as yourself and others like Sadia who help me stay interested and satisfied with my daily food choices. Thanks for all you do.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So glad it resonated with you, Kelly! 🥰 I’m honored I could help you stay interested in your daily food choices!

[@atruenut]

Avant Garde Vegan is great too

[@tara1555]

@@atruenut yes avant-garde vegan channel is great. Sadia’s channel, nisha’s channel and gaz’a channels are my 3 go to channels for vegan recipes ❤️❤️

[@anniebananie]

Same here! Was vegetarian for ten years and now vegan for about 4.5 years 😊 what a coincidence lol

[@karennesbitt9655]

@@tara1555 Don't forget Plantiful Kiki and High Carb Hannah. Their recipes are also incredible.

[@danabrown6341]

What surprised me most was how much I actually love vegetables whenI learned to cook them as the star of the plate

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes yes yes! Vegetables are so amazing when they’re given a chance to shine!

[@gaelynelliott]

Hi Nisha! I am currently a Physician Assistant student and have been on a path of discovery of how and why vegan diets seem to be able to reduce the risk Type II diabetes and the severity of that and other chronic ailments in folks. I know that once I am working in the field, Type II diabetes in America is an extremely common diagnosis and so I want to be able to recommend actual resources for diet changes that people can explore as a way to help with their diagnosis. Your website PLUS the companion videos are truly essential to helping others (who really do not have the time due to work, family constraints, ect) to explore this vegan option in a way that is easily accessible and flavorful! I am excited to try your White bean with kale soup recipe tonight. :) Thank you for sharing your work!

[@tblizzi1369]

Going vegan pushed me to learn how to cook. Because of this I've developed a lot of confidence in being able to take care of myself once I'm on my own. Learning how flavors work and making things for myself and the people I love has genuinely brought a lot of joy and color to my life.

[@Kaz.2719]

I made your red lentil curry this week after beginning my vegan journey. It is SO FREAKING GOOD. Meals like this make me feel like being vegan won’t be as overwhelming as I originally thought.

[@lisapoole5420]

It's not necessarily harder, but you do have to be creative!

[@thismomof5]

Isn’t it amazing!! I made it for my family and they loved it. This made me transition to making Indian dishes at least once a week. 🤤

[@AsNatureIntended13]

I can relate to you and I found that in the beginning it was emotionally overwhelming to change the habit but once you found your why the recourses just find you. Now it's second nature for me. Vegan for life

[@summerbandicoot4761]

Congrats on going vegan!! I highly recommend another youtuber, Emily Ewing. She’s vegan and makes very realistic/simple/straightforward/relaxed vegan meals.

[@sweettea1193]

@@thismomof5 I want to make it but I don't want the whole thing to taste of coconut due to the coconut milk. Can't stand my food tasting like coconut

[@chriskalberg6356]

As an older dude...veganism has been much easier on my aging digestive system, plus the benefits you mention in terms of more consistent energy levels and not feeling as 'bogged' down and lethargic after meals vs meat based diet. Also alot easier to clean up after cooking vegan dishes. Cleaning up animal fat after cooking is just nasty!

[@BenMak1989]

Couldn’t agree more with point 4… My meals when I ate meat were soooo bland and boring. I look at my meat eating friends now and the food they prepare and I am not the least bit envious. Turning vegan has made me 1000x better at cooking because it has forced me to become more creative and watch channels like yours for tips, tricks and recipes which I use regularly now every week! Thank you for everything you do

[@jpe1]

You mention vegan versions of Mexican and Japanese and Indian foods, all of which are great and I enjoy, but I was raised in the Mennonite tradition, and I have found few vegan versions of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, so I’m trying to make my own! So far I’ve managed to figure out a vegan version of the traditional potato dinner roll, chicken pot pie, meatloaf, and mincemeat pie, but many dishes still present challenges, for example liver wurst, sauerbraten, or head cheese. I have learned much from your videos and use what I learned in my own culinary experiments, as well as making your dishes pretty much exactly as your recipes instruct. Thank you for good food, good entertainment, and especially your boundless positive energy!

[@AC-rg3rb]

I've been meat-free for 1.5 years and all I can say is living this way has tremendously improved my mental well-being, my energy levels and my physical strength for my workouts. I'm 26 but feel so so much better than when I was 21-24! Thank you for the videos you make, it has helped me througout my journey :)

[@sophieabitbol7944]

When my young adult daughter went vegan two years ago, I pretty much reacted as your parents do in this video: skeptically, critically, and negatively. I had no idea how to cook a vegan meal; I pretty much cook l lacto-ovo vegetarian and occasionally have fish or chicken, but I was kind of stuck in a cooking rut: pasta+salad, rinse, repeat. I enjoy cooking new recipes and healthy eating, so I went looking for ideas. I found your website, which is now my go-to when I want a delicious meal idea even when my daughter is not around. I am still not vegan, but I have added many plant-based meals into my cooking repertoire and have completely changed how I view vegan eating. Thank you!

[@truthnut2036]

Nisha is one of my absolute favorite vegan KZbinrs....she is adorable and genuine. She actually looks like she's having fun and not just here to try and make money. So happy she's inspiring people to adopt a compassionate lifestyle and realize that you're not "giving up" anything by going vegan, but gaining so much more ....helping the animals, helping the planet and improving your own health at the same time! It really should be a no brainer!

[@JennyDarmody]

Not vegan but have gone vegetarian and the big one that resonates with me is how much better my cooking has gotten. Meat being the centre of the plate was definitely a major crutch and I love how much more varied my diet is now that I've gone vegetarian. Your recipes have been such a big help and I particularly love the long, fancy meals like tofu Tikka masala and chili.

[@lumity238]

I've been Vegan for 3 years now and I'm 65 and people still judge me, but I'm healthy and look young for my age. I'm Proud of myself.😊

[@ChristopherT-m4w]

Good for u😊

[@haileywatson5822]

It sounds so silly to write down responses to people questioning your choice to go vegan but it’s honestly such a great piece of advice. After having many frustrating conversations where I just rambled and lost people’s attention I’ll definitely be making a script of sorts 🤣 I want to present veganism the way it deserves

[@_josephbogdan_]

Have your cook book and made many of your wonderful recipes. Have been whole plant based for over 5 years. Being diagnosed with diabetes scared me to change immediately. Reversed it in one month. The transition was easy and have never eaten any animal products since. Humans don’t really have too and that’s why the body adapts so quickly plant nutrients. Thank you for helping us thrive.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So nice to hear you’ve been making my recipes, Joseph! And even better to hear that you were able to reverse your diabetes so quickly!

[@bettina1646]

I bought an instant pot in 2020 and was looking for cookbooks and general instructions on how to use it. As an omnivore, I bought two books, yours and Jeffrey Eisner's. I haven't made a single one of his recipes, but your blog and cookbook recipes are now staples in our home. My instant pot has never seen any animal products in it and we're not missing a thing. Looking forward to your second book!

[@obscurity7]

As an omnivore, I love eating more vegan dishes because I find them super filling and (when you stick with whole food recipes) help me get more veg and legumes into my diet. My husband, who never met a meat he wouldn't try, has now eaten numerous vegan dinners and walked over to the stove for seconds and thirds. While I'll likely never transition to vegan fully, I do love the creativity and will gladly eat this way whenever I can.

[@jenmatt1923]

I went plant based 13ish years ago after reading Eating Animals. I totally agree with you. My diet is far more diverse than it was pre-vegan. I eat such a variety of foods now from many different cultures.

[@trishk.7876]

Gosh, I didn't realize that book was so old! I went vegan not long after reading it in 2019, which I'd picked up by chance in an airport before a long-haul flight. It's the one book I recommend to anyone considering going vegan.

[@jenmatt1923]

@@trishk.7876 I am so happy to hear it's still being sold in retail outlets where space is limited! It was life-changing for me. The author put a lot of research into it. I picked up a copy from the bookstore after seeing him on Jon Stewart I believe. Jon was eating a plate of bacon during the interview. I think Jon has since gone vegan and opened a farm sanctuary. ❤

[@anneuldahl]

That book was also the game changer for me, almost 10 years ago.

[@emills767]

Love this video! Next month I will have been vegan 17 years, and I still eat way more variety than before I went vegan. I really appreciate your channel for inspiring me to understand how to build flavors in a way that I never really had in the 15 years prior. You have gotten me out of my rut! I now know when to add aromatics and flavor boosters to get me to the flavor destination I want for my meal. Late last year my friends and I ran into you at dinner at Kindred and you were so delightful! Thank you for all your passion, delicious food, and hard work sharing such amazing food ideas!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

☺️ I’m so honored to hear that! It’s amazing to hear you’ve been vegan for so long and so happy you’ve been learning how to make more exciting and flavorful meals! We love kindred, maybe we’ll see you there soon 😉

[@ziejackson6236]

I'm so grateful she acknowledged people with disabilities, as a disabled person I have struggled a lot to go vegan (I haven't had meat or dairy for a few days) and reading vegan after vegan writing "its so easy" is less than encouraging, I watched earthlings and that is what has made me take the plunge but I'm not a great or inventive cook, I have difficulty preparing meals and getting and saying full and keeping myself energised and then there is the cost vegan alternatives are very pricey, I'm taking it one day at a time, I'm hoping I can improve upon things but this is really hard

[@laurac5451]

Eat the rainbow grains beans salads. I bought frozen berries and vegetables and rolled oats. Don't know why I didn't put it together before

[@letsgoexplorecolorado8249]

I am serious when I say that your videos are the only ones that I am not skipping through or clicking out of before they are finished. From start to finish you keep us informed, entertained and interested. Thank you for this.

[@darianawrocka107]

11:30 this is the biggest one for me! I started dieting when I was 12. Lost weight very quickly and started getting attention. And I think that we all knows what a lot of attention does to a young girl. The only thing that kept the attention around me was staying thin and getting even thinner. This led to a ED from which I suffered all of my high school years and most of my studies. After I went vegan five years ago my relationship with food is getting healthier and healthier. Knowing that what u eat didn't make anyone suffer is taking away a lot of that afert eating guilt I felt before. I don't restrict myself most of the time because there is a lot of things I can't eat already (meat and dairy etc) and it's giving my mind this sense of freedom within. It's hard to explain but I noticed a not so small circle of ed recovery folks in vegan community and it makes me think there is something about it idk

[@gauriganesh1070]

Hi Nisha! I'm not vegan but I eat vegan at home thanks to you and Sweet Potato Soul! I'm definitely a lot better at meal prepping, stocking my pantry, and my creativity in the kitchen is amazing now!

[@122Ginger221]

I love how upbeat and inspirational this video feels! Hearing about all the amazing food you have been able to eat, and all the wonderful benefits you've seen, just feels so good. I'm not vegan, but I feel like I operate from a plant-based starting point most of the time, and it has certainly improved my life. Thank you for sharing so much yummy goodness and for inspiring others!

[@buildfixflip]

My family is transitioning to a fully plant based/vegan lifestyle and something surprising is that I am feeling more aligned with my values and something very surprising is like you said it is healing my relationship with food and putting me in a mindset all about health and wellness. This video is leaving me very inspired- thank you!!

[@gracep627]

My friend is allergic to dairy and eggs so your channel is awesome for helping us find healthy substitutes without failing in the taste department!

[@empowerment.artist]

I think one of the hardest things is to eat differently than your family and friends, and to give up family and traditional foods of your country (unless you can veganise it:) I totally get it. Once I realised I am an adult who can make my own traditions even though I dont have kids, it was easier and became about making something fun for the holidays. When bringing food to a party for sharing, you contribute and many people are grateful and gobsmacked over how delicious it really is! Generally, its surprising to me that being vegan is so easy, and its very enjoyable, like Nisha says. I dont feel deprived, I feel blessed 😇and aligned with my values

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I loved reading your comment and seeing how you adapted to a struggle and reframed it into something fun.

[@Spurz166]

I went vegan in 2019 and have to agree with everything you've shared here. I remember when I first went vegan the influx of questions and people who wanted ro argue with me over it. It was hard to know what to say to people. I have since done the same and scripted some answers and come backs for those times. 💜💜💜

[@atroia1]

It’s amazing how they want to argue about what nutrients you’ll most likely be deficient in! While they eat like crap. Or there’s the, “I tried going vegan for a week.” Lol or “I can’t give up my chicken but I don’t eat red meat.” Lmao. All the excuses. They should realize that some of us never thought we’d be vegan.

[@Spurz166]

@@atroia1 exactly! I never thought I'd go vegan. It was not how I was brought up. We were poor and literally ate junk because it was cheaper than eating g healthy! I however have always been a lover of animals and after going vegan for my husband's health (yes he went vegan too) I have found that my beliefs and way of eating are so much more aligned now. 💜

[@MindVersusMisery]

@@atroia1 "They should realize that some of us never thought we’d be vegan. " Omg, that was so true for me. I have this old photo from when I was on vacation with my parents and my brother. I had eaten 750 grams of ribs, and left the coleslaw. I never would have thought that I would go vegan a couple of years later. Today I am a passionate animal rights activist, and I will never use animals again in any shape or form!

[@living_with_positivity8095]

I am not vegan but I am mostly plant based. I’m working towards this goal though and a huge part of that is cooking! I love to cook but was not well versed in vegan cooking, however your channel has been so inspiring for me and other KZbinrs too. Thank you for these wonderful and delicious recipes! Cheers

[@doris6905]

This video is so good on so many levels! Yes, you can't force your family and friends (not to mention other people) to go vegan by shaming them and their behaviour. But doing what you do and sharing delicious food, showing them that plant based meals can be healthy, responsible and yet satisfying and delicious is a total game changer. And I'm speaking as a meat eating person who fell in love with this channel. Now I'm cooking more vegetarian and vegan food myself, discovering new amazing flavours and I realize I don't really need as much meat in meals as before. Thank you! ❤️

[@silvijab2016]

I started following you and Pick Up Limes because after 22 years of cooking (started at 11), I found myself in a culinary rut. I was always a good and openminded cook willing to try anything, and I have to say, looking into vegan cooking has elevated my cooking game so much. Thank you! I am not vegan, but I went from having meat almost every day to having it maybe twice a week. My body and my taste buds mostly don't crave it anymore.

[@julietagarcia3683]

I literally love you and your channel so much I'm 17 but started changing my diet at 16 thanks to you and now i am 100%vegan

[@ocelotcat]

You will thank yourself for this great choice you've made when you're in your 60's. You'll see all these people on the "standard American diet" who are sickly and taking Rx meds by the truck load.....but you will be healthy and at your ideal weight and you'll have more energy than you know what to do with. Just make sure you keep a check on your Omega 3 index, & vitamin d & b12 levels. Make sure you include, in your daily meal plans, 1TBSP each ground flaxseed, chia seed, sesame seeds; at least an ounce of walnuts (or any other nuts you like, alternating them); mushrooms; onions; beans; berries; green leafy vegetables. Take a good quality EPA/DHA (Omega 3) supplement, zinc supplement, B12 vitamin supplement. Also a liposomal vitamin c . You'll do great things, I just know it. Peace 🕊️

[@timothyscheuvront9829]

I have started being vegan this month! My favorite meals are your Buffalo Chickpea Quesadilla and the Lentil Bolognese! I am down 8 pounds and I have never felt better. Thank you for sharing delicious meals and for encouraging a positive environment for beginner vegans!

[@JA49JA89]

Thank you. Your channel has helped me stick with the vegan lifestyle for almost a year now. I am the only vegan in my family and friend circles. Your channel and others help me feel a part of a vegan community and inspire me to continue to eat and live this way. This episode was especially helpful. You are an inspiration. Thank you again.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m so glad you’ve been able to feel like you’re part of this community! So happy you enjoyed this video too. Thanks for sharing, Jennifer!

[@tiffanyolivarez904]

You are literally the only vegan person I have found myself watching your videos from beginning to end. After watching a video on how they treated animals just so we could get our meats and it was where supposedly organic things came from I decided to cut it all out. Your tasty vegan dishes have helped me so much in wanting to stay this way. I made your vegan brownies last night and my kids were in love they literally kept asking me every 20 minutes “can we have another one, please mom.” 😂 I’ve made some in the past before and my kids new they were not “real brownies” is what they called them and threw them in the trash, but your recipe omg they were AMAZING. I’m so happy I found your channel, you are literally a life saver when it comes to cooking up delicious, amazing, tasty, vegan recipes. 💛

[@siriusdepp]

1 and 2 were very true for me when I first went vegetarian and then vegan, but reactions from people I meet today are so much better than they used to be. As more people go vegan/start eating more plant-based, I’ve noticed people understand it and often have experiences with it (“I cooked this vegan recipe from ‘x’) these days. Keep sharing amazing vegan recipes and this will only get better!

[@94AnnaAnna]

YES for creativity! I've been doing veganuary this year and I can honestly say that my diet has never been this creative, fun and varied! 😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Woohoo! How exciting! What have you been making?

[@94AnnaAnna]

@@RainbowPlantLife So many delicious meals! Your lentil curry and tofu scramble are my staple meals from now on ☺ I also love baked beans, lentil, sweet potato and cauliflower curry, arugola pesto with chickpea pasta, vegan omlette, pea soup with smoked tofu, eggy spread made with tofu, meatless meatballs, savory pancakes with veggies, stew with vegan sausages and lentils or for dessert/snack some peanut butter bars and many more tasty meals 😃

[@FredericaFazbear]

I can relate to a lot of your points, and thanks to you, I’ve convinced my family to implement more plants in their diets. Appreciate your videos a ton!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That’s so awesome! Big win. Thanks for sharing :)

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

The fact that I’m an omnivore, but my mouth is watering at the glimpses of food you were making is awesome to me. I have been slowly flirting with the idea for years, but I was under the impression it was boring, tasteless, & way too difficult. This is such a welcoming perspective.

[@nananinanana656]

Yes!! Go vegan! 🎉 😊

[@Mintushen]

Hello from Thailand. I always love your videos but this is, by far, my top favourite. I have always struggle with giving reasons and convincing meat eaters to eat less meat… I love that you share how to interact with non-vegans and getting me excited on making more delicious vegan food in different varieties of cuisines 🥰

[@curryographer]

You are amazing Nisha . Keep inspiring us with your delicious vegan recipes. I have been making a lot of them and love every single one of them!🥰

[@RainbowPlantLife]

☺️ thank you Sweta! So happy you’ve been making so many go recipes!

[@jadiequinnie8433]

I’m currently on my vegetarian to vegan journey. I was pollotarian for many years tried to bring red meat back into my diet felt terrible and decided it was time to go full vegetarian. After making that decision I decided why go halfway and am giving myself a year to transition completely from vegetarianism to veganism. It’s been difficult to cut out dairy (even though my body already hates it) but finding channels like yours has been really helpful in my journey! Thank you

[@morighani]

pollotarian 😭🤣🤣🤣 i’m crying

[@JaneDeuberInter]

Thank you! I’m transitioning to vegan after being inspired by my son who took the leap a few years back and having fun with it. I so appreciate the wisdom, inspiration and recipes you bring through these videos. It is making this journey more fun and delicious. You are making a difference. 🙏🏻

[@shlvz777]

this is the sweetest message ever. you going vegan because of your son probably means more to him than you’ll ever know

[@susangerdeman3471]

I am not vegan (quite yet), but I so enjoy your channel. I appreciate your sweet personality, and you inspire me to eat better whenever I watch your videos! Thank you for your joy, and your culinary inspiration!

[@nyxh3631]

I've been vegan for 4 years, and realise that this video might've helped me from 4 years ago a lot. I've made a similar mistake of "i can change everyone around me" and it honestly broke some of my interpersonal relationships. And i did not expect the hostility. Even now, i experience the judgement, so the idea of preparing stock answers helps a lot! Thank you so much for this video, this was really helpful 🌸🌸

[@carlab5111]

Excellent information. I transitioned to vegan Jan 1 this year after being vegetarian for a little over a year. It’s been easier than I thought and it really is probably one of the best times to do it with all the grocery options and restaurant options as well as all the vegan KZbinrs providing inspiration. I am 56 and it was time to start talking about it and to just do it. Ironically my sister passed a away from a devastating stroke on Jan 17 which only made me more keenly aware that time is precious and to do the things that are important and live as intentionally as you described so well. Thank you!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Carla, I’m so sorry to hear about your sister’s passing. But I’m glad to hear that your transition to veganism has been easy and rewarding. If you ever have questions, feel free to reach out / email us!

[@carlab5111]

@@RainbowPlantLife Thank you so much!

[@taniamarques9459]

Hello everyone! I am not vegan, but recently I started to replace some of my daily (meat) meals by meals without meat or fish... specially lunch meals because is when I eat alone. I am far to become vegan, but let me tell that I am very surprised how vegan food can be so versatile and flavorful 😁 Thank you for changing my mind about what really vegan food is. Congratulations for the channel 👏👏

[@wayofjuniper]

I live in the South, and my family is not very accepting of my vegan lifestyle in an extremely negative fashion unfortunately, as well as my friends. This video and your channel me feel like I’m not alone, it is very rare to meet another individual that is vegan around where I live. Thank you, Nisha!💖

[@stephenvandulken6948]

I went vegan overnight two and a half years ago. I started cooking as my wife is a flexitarian (she used to do all the cooking) and cut down even more on processed food; have recently dumped sugar. I feel great, had no sickness during Covid (everyone else I knew was sick) and do not miss meat. I never liked chicken anyway but did love pork, bacon and veal.

[@cheryltotty804]

Just received your cookbook yesterday and am so excited to give some of the recipes a try! As a graphic designer, I want to add that I appreciate that it's hardback, the photos are lovely, and the layout is well done. Hopefully, the food will be as good as the book. :) Thanks for your awesome videos!

[@jadeskymoon]

I'm not vegan by any way, we are more so omnivore, but absolutely love vegan dishes, especially seitan too! But the channel has helped immensely to keep wonderful veggies in the diet in different ways and learn how to prepare them. What got me watching was how nice and none judgemental it was!

[@jazzminecurtis2176]

Thank you for this video. I don’t plan on being a strict vegan but I need to be dairy free for health and just like you said my meals don’t need to be planned around a hunk of meat. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this content.

[@marshawolfkamp7604]

I totally agree with the no pressure approach. My husband and I are omnivores who have been incorporating more vegan/vegetarian meals into our life .... and loving it!! Your recipes and laid back style make cooking like this very approachable...thank you for your inspiration.

[@naomisaldana5200]

It’s so powerful that veganism has changed your relationship with food. Because you have a cooking channel, I would have never guessed that you struggled with that. I am so happy for you that this lifestyle has given you healing in your relationship with food and yourself. Thanks for sharing 💗

[@heyspeckle8782]

I've been vegan for 10 years (time flies!). I'm really glad there is much more information, recipes and meat/dairy alternatives out there now. The tedious Q&A's have become more easy to handle - I can just send them to a channel like yours (which I frequently do, your recipes are amazing). :D And as I have gotten older, it's now easier for me to set boundaries and say "listen, I've had this conversation a million times, is it ok if I just send you some links?"

[@shreyarao2106]

Great boundary setting! I'm not a vegan but I think I'll use this statement for some other tiresome convos

[@janvas7690]

What an amazing presentation! Presented with feeling and conviction peppered with humour! I’m halfway there have been a veggie for 30 years but haven’t really focussed on a healthy diet! Am going to buy your books and commit to full plant based diet! My downfall is cheese!,

[@Alina_Schmidt]

I get the cheese thing. Personally I found the Buffalo chickpea Quesaidillas on this channel very helpful. Nisha has a vegan cheese recepie for them which I bet is great, but because I don‘t buy vegan yogurt often I usually go by this: 150 gram potato 60 gram carrots 1 medium sized onion some water 60 gram Cashews 1 clove of garlic 1 teaspoon mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice 70 gram vegan butter pinch of salt 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast Cook potatos, carrots and the onion until soft, soak your cashews, then blend everything together. Works on casseroles, too.

[@chuckharrel8272]

I know this video is edited to quickly get through the content. I had the catch my breath at the end. Do love your content and your recipes. You are a joy!

[@hope1922]

I discovered your channel recently and I have to say I love it! I had to give up dairy for health reasons (turns out I am lactose intolerant 🙃 😭) so I set to find ways to eat without dairy and I stumbled on your channel which has been fantastic! I don't eat a ton of meat to begin with so now I'm a fake vegan eating the occasional egg 😂

[@imola24]

I started eating so much more variation of foods when I went vegan. When people eat animals their perspectives and plates are so small. Great video! xx

[@michellej5616]

I've been lacto ovo vegetarian for 25 years. I watch your channel because I enjoy kickass vegan recipes. Lately, because of my interest in learning new recipes, we are eating vegan more often and I love that.

[@lizcoyle4168]

Loved the cameo from your family, so cute!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha yes, they are very cute 😊

[@anniemcgough8460]

So many great points! I'm not vegan, but I stopped buying meat and mostly eat plant-based foods, and the budget-saving thing is so true! I can buy SO MANY canned beans or dried lentils instead of buying meat. I also like that I can keep them in my pantry and they don't go bad within a few days. Also, I kind of love that I don't feel the need to wash my hands while cooking with things like lentils like I did when I was touching meat and worried about spreading germs.

[@Akashuia]

I would really love to see more of your “what I eat in a week” videos. It really helps as a starting point. And I like that you include the meal prep step.

[@alexandriamonroy5300]

My relationship with food also improved when i went vegan, i also felt like i became a more intuitive eater and am able to look break down my cravings and figure out what my body is telling me i need. I recognize food now as a nourishment and at this point don’t even enjoy conventional processed snacks (if they’re even vegan) because i know what they do to my body and don’t want to feel like crap. I really love ur videos and have been watching them basically ever since I went vegan and have learned so much! I really appreciate all the videos and recipes you do and love ur cook book. Thank you ❤

[@wyrmes]

Your point about eating more exciting and varied food once going vegan is so completely true! I used to hate cooking and would only want to eat the same meals I always had. Now I'm so adventurous with my cooking and my spouse and I try new vegan recipes every week.

[@abidavies154]

I was surprised about how it made me think about cooking and how much more engaged and creative I was. I love tofu scramble 😋 It is also easy just to eat mash and baked beans though. I'm often so tired doing shift work at the hospital

[@Bobkat1980]

Thank you for this! It's so encouraging as I have recently transitioned from meat-eating to vegetarian with the goal of being vegan. Your channel is a treasure! I'm looking forward now to the lifestyle instead of being intimidated.

[@alexhurst3986]

I found your channel a few months ago. I will likely never go completely vegan. I like eggs and cheese way to much. But.... Your recipes have definitely reduced the number of meat days I have by at least half. I love that your food is flavorful and exciting to eat. Also, they don't break the bank. All of the recipes I have tried have been amazing and I am looking forward to many more.

[@Lala47362]

Wow I loved this video it was so refreshing and non judgy. I’m not vegan I’m just flexitarian, but this does inspire me to go at least like 90% vegan

[@marychristensen8596]

I loved watching this video. I've been transitioning to plant based eating though my husband has not. I've been making your recipes and he has not noticed much difference. Thank you!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That’s always gratifying! So glad you’ve been enjoying my recipes and so has your husband.

[@bellapetalart]

You were the first vegan channel I followed, and I adore you and all your recipes and tips. ❤️

[@chapman1569]

I like to do vegan recipes but I cannot bring myself to use vegan butter, to me it is margarine. I grew up on margarine and once I tasted buter I couldn't go back to the man made stuff. When I see palm oil in the ingredients I put it back on the shelves. I hope that I will do more and more vegan food in the future. I am glad that you teach us rather than preach to us, your approach is positive and fun. It encourages me to cook vegan meals.

[@KingBeetleBea]

Vegetarian for 10 years, vegan for 6. Your channel is a great resource! You’ve included some essential tips here for new and veteran vegans alike! Would you consider making a few oil-free recipes? I usually try and modify your recipes to have less oil but sometimes it’s not very possible. You have some of the highest quality Vegan cooking videos on KZbin, absolutely in love with a number of meals you’ve demonstrated.

[@jessepinkmansimp6090]

i’m a vegetarian, and you’ve seriously convinced me to go full vegan! it’ll be a bit more difficult since i’m in junior high, because last time i brought tofu to lunch everyone made a big deal about it 🙄 but a few weird kids making fun of me is worth it to be better for the environment, and to keep my growing body healthy

[@denisesmith9618]

Hi, newbie here, I have made your red lentils recipe twice, love it. I am not a great cook, and I do need recipes to follow. I was inspired by your channel here, and by watching other vegans/vegetarians/plant-based videos that helped push me to a better eating lifestyle. I have been (fully) meatless for 12 days only, I know is nothing compared to so many people here, but coming from a Brazilian background, meat is on our plate 7 days a week. I am so happy to have found your channel, you are funny and inspirational. This is my choice to be plant driven person, it makes me feel better physically and mentally. I am a mom of three, a nurse, housewife that is conscious about what I put inside my body. When I told my mom that I was becoming vegan, she said: "what, for today only"... Sorry, I wrote a lot, your parents are funny too. :)

[@meredithcalcott6714]

Nisha, thank you for the amazing recipes and beautifully shot and edited (and funny!) videos!! I've been trying to eat more plant-based and your content has been incredibly helpful! :)

[@VictorJonesJr]

You have the best audio quality on Food KZbin!

[@kweenjade01]

Great video. I am now a new sub. 1. You'll get a lot of questions 2. You'll grow thicker skin 3. You'll have more success by showing not telling 4. You'll eat better than ever before 5. You don't have to give up your fave comfort foods 6. You'll find so much global info/support 7. Your pantry becomes the star 8. You may not need to snack so much 9. You'll get "regular" (no constipation??) 10. You'll become a planner 11. You might save money (especially on whole foods) 12. You'll find online resources 13. You may experience physical benefits 14. And mental benefits 15. Heals your relationship with foods.

[@karenbrokken9566]

Could add #16 -going vegan increased my social circle/life. So many vegan groups to join! Farm Animal Sanctuary Sunday, Vegan Potluck Game Get-together Night, Vegans Helping Vegans, Vegan Comic Book Club, Vegan women's book club, vegan hikers, vegan bikers, vegan runners, vegan debate team, vegan prom, vegan singles, vegan families, fat vegans and 50+ vegans and more. Also Facebook group pages. So vegans are fun. I usually start there when I tell people who are questioning me about my vegan lifestyle. I think there's an underlying assumption that we're abnormal loners and less fun to hang out with. Anyway as a 10 year plus vegan I didn't think I was going to learn new stuff to apply to myself, but I was wrong. This is a great tutorial even for longer term vegans. I subscribed.

[@ocelotcat]

Nisha, you're the best! Great video and recipes..... I've got a nearly identical background in school as you, and I felt the exact same way after a point (including the digestive issues). So I felt a kindred spirit in you for both your choices in life and for your amazing journey into vegan healthy eating. You are an inspiration and a welcome respite in this chaotic world. I just ordered your instant pot cook book, looking forward to making all those great recipes. Thank you. Peace 🕊️

[@mookaamikwe22]

Nice video. I found your channel a few weeks ago looking for Naan bread, which I make almost every week. It is so good! A few years ago I was vegan for about 10 months along with my adult daughter. I stopped along with her because she was not doing very well on vegan diet. Now I am having my inner voice calling me to go vegan again. I have tried many of your recipes and all have been really tasty. Can't wait to try more, especially the Indian ones. I don't know that I will go full-on vegan again...but just maybe.

[@Idontknowwhatiwanttobe]

Am totally not a vegan and will probably not be going vegan in the next few years, but the way you explain things like this is just so amazing.

[@libbyfry4445]

Just starting the vegan journey at 61 I found your channel and love it, so inspiring, great job. UK

[@rupamagdy805]

Oh Nisha! I love your sense of humour ❤️❤️❤️. I went vegan about 7 years ago. I had trouble explaining too. Still do. I’ve learnt to recognise the “attackers” from the “just curious” and “how can I do this” people. And I’ve curated different responses for each group. I have trouble when I travel though. Indian food is surprisingly filled with lots of dairy in the cooking stage and I find it harder when I travel. Oh and the gut issues? Bang on! I’ve had trouble as long as I can remember, and going vegan fixed it in weeks!!! If for nothing, just for the gut, people should try going vegan!

[@floorb3698]

Love this video! Especially while eating your no-bake cookie dough bars, which are so addictive. Thanks Nisha, you're giving me a lot of inspiration to cook more!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Oh so nice you’re enjoying those cookie dough bars! And even better to hear that you’ve been feeling inspired to cook more, yay!

[@scheristamper9282]

I love watching your videos. I started watching you before I became vegan. You have been so helpful and your videos are a joy to watch. I am a type 2 diabetic. Since changing my eating habits my health has improved a great deal, including losing 35lbs. Thank you for another great informative video 🥰

[@saratakkoush6109]

This video is magnificent and so inspiring!!! I would love more videos on how you've planned your weekly grocery shopping or how you count and balance your meals!

[@lauraketteridge324]

This year, I set myself the challenge to learn a new vegan recipe each month. In the past 2 months, it's been about 8. :o) It is wonderful when vegan friends come over - I don't have to puzzle over what to feed them. It's a choice of quite a number of dishes. We've found we are now eating about 2 meal meals a week, 2 vegan and 3 vegetarian. Our consumption of meat and dairy has reduce drastically. I anticipate this reducing even more as I learn new recipes. The biggest thing for me has been how helpful vegans have been. Not one person has made me feel bad about not being vegan. People have been sharing tips, and giving encouragement.

[@melsingh71]

I love the video with your parents ! As a fellow desi, it resonated so much with me I shared it with my own parents

[@dianaraymond4099]

Amazing content in this book! I've love every recipe of Nisha's I've made so far. Thank you Nisha. It's obvious to me you've put alot of heart and soul in this publication. I'll treasure it!!

[@mariawilson3686]

Nisha you're so Amazing! I've tried so many of your recipes and ALL of them are excellent! I'm having a bit trouble finding what I'm looking for on your blog.... Keep up the great work and I'm really looking forward to more cookbooks of yours! 😊

[@MrDarrylR]

Off-topic: For those whose job/lifestyle involves a lot of typing, and who have ever suffered sore wrists, I highly recommend the keyboard Nisha is using at 0:46. The same one (Kinesis Freestyle 2) has saved my wrists for thousands of pages of writing. Your fingers will get used to this more natural wrist orientation in about a week, and they are usually available used at auction sites at reasonable prices. My only gripes have been with learning to avoid the Fn and Cntl buttons with my left pinky.

[@bobbidazzler1343]

You are an amazing advert for veganism. You literally GLOW with health. Lots of love. 😘

[@vm3016]

I have been a lonely vegetarian (no one in my circle is) for about 15 years, but I have leaned more into vegan choices the past few years. I bought your Instant Pot cookbook that I use on a regular basis. Eggs and some cheeses are my downfall, although I have reduced the consumption. Reading labels (animal rennet in Parmesan 😱) has helped, too. Thank you for your videos.

[@tara1555]

Oh dear! I totally understand how this feels