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VEGAN BEGINNER MISTAKES | how to make going vegan easy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2024
- Going vegan can be difficult and even stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! I’m sharing my top five tips for how to make going vegan easy + some vegan beginner mistakes to avoid.
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*Vegan Pantry Essentials, Part I: bit.ly/veganpantry-part1
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For anyone who thinks all vegans are in-your-face, obnoxious, proselytizing nut cases, they should watch your videos. You are so gentle, encouraging, funny, sweet, smart... You’re a great example for anyone thinking of becoming vegan.
Awww you are so sweet! Thank you for the kind and thoughtful comment! I am really flattered and hope I can inspire people to learn more about veganism and replace animal-based foods with more plant-based foods!
I was just thinking the exact same thing. Nisha is so lovely 🥰
I’m not vegan as I still eat eggs and cheese occasionally but I’m trying to cut them out. This channel has helped me so much. I’m always so inspired by her recipes 👌🏼
This is a video made truly from a pro: a pro chef, a pro film maker, a pro anchorwoman. Respect.
Aww what a sweet comment! I am so flattered by your kind words. Thank you so much!
I appreciate your honesty and willingness to share your "mistakes." It makes this lifestyle seem more attainable to those who are curious. Your non-judgmental and realistic approach to this topic is refreshing. Thanks!
Hi there! Thank you for your wonderful and kind comment. It is definitely much easier and attainable when you practice kindness and make small changes than trying to do everything 100% "right" and "perfectly." Glad you enjoyed the video!
I love your calm vibe!
Hi Marie! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for sharing about your family. It's so inspiring you're raising four kids to be vegan, I'm sure it can get hectic sometimes. All the more reason to occasionally slow down and do some self care :) I am so happy you enjoy my video!
Nisha, this is wonderful and you are absolutely glowing in every way. My husband became an ethical vegan overnight. No gentle transition, just Swedish meatballs to veg overnight! Luckily I was already plant-based so the meals I made for both of us were pretty balanced and whole foods-based. He still relies a fair bit on the not-so-wholesome accidentally vegan and processed vegan products for snacks and quick meals. As you say, no such thing as perfect! I want him to have the healthiest life possible but I think your approach is a good one. I'll recommend this to him even though he has been vegan since summer 2014. I think he'd still enjoy this! Love, Marisa
Aww Marisa! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. I didn't realize you both became vegan overnight. That's great! I had been vegetarian for a few months before becoming vegan, almost overnight as well. I definitely have some processed vegan products (and lots of baked goods) from time to time hehe.
Your video isn’t just a “ how to” video. It’s a metaphor for how I should live my life.
I love that. Thank you Barbara! You are too kind.
Hey. Husband and I have decided to make a shift. Thanks for the inspiration. I've watched a few of your videos already and taken notes (actually wrote them down kind of notes). Will continue to watch
I get so much from your videos. I felt like this one, not being the perfect vegan, and mistakes we might make, was perfect for me. It’s so easy to listen to you. I love the little personal points you show us, sometimes they really make me laugh. I’ve learned a lot from you. Please, please keep these videos going!
What a kind and thoughtful comment, Patty! I am so happy to hear that and so touched :) Really glad that I can also make you laugh - that's the best compliment!
I love how you put together this video! Clear and concise, perfect for those who are looking for this kind of information!
You inspire me to be more clear and to learn how to structure my message and ideas too! Thank you!
Aww Madalina! Such a sweet and generous comment. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback.
I love your videos! I got an Instant Pot and bought your cookbook recently. So then I found your channel. Now I'm binge watching.
I love your channel! Congrats on new cook book! This is the perfect video for me. I keep forgetting the 'why' I am doing this! And what I like about your videos is that everything tastes good and I don't miss meat and it is not riddled with salads. Thank you!
Most people i see waiting to transition gradually never make it. I had to just go all in to make it stick. Everyone is different though. Great content. Keep it up!
Thank you! Yes, everyone is different! For some people, having very strict rules and an "all in" attitude is more helpful. I think I lean towards that mentality more but I know many people do not :)
This is all such great advice. Sometimes I have also recommended for people to consider a gradual transition. Begin with the foods you want to remove that you maybe enjoy the least and work your way towards eliminating some of the more challenging items towards the end. This can help for managing those early cravings so you're only dealing with a few cravings at a time. It also gives you some time to learn how to find replacement items or replacement meals for fewer things at a time.
I have been waiting for a new video! And it definitely did not disappoint. Thanks for this thorough and beautifully made video, Nisha!
Hi Liz, glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and thank you as always for your kind comments!
Thank you, so measured and balanced and informative :)
Wow... Such a high quality video! Video production goals for sure!
How kind of you to say! Thank you!
This was such a great video!! May I ask what camera you used, the video is so beautiful and clear!
Aw so happy to hear that, thank you for the feedback! I use a Nikon d750 for most of the filming, some filming is done with my older camera, a Nikon d3300. If you’re interested, you can see all of the camera equipment I use on my blog at www.rainbowplantlife.com/shop/.
Thank you very much for sharing this video I am A second week of Vegan 🌱 I absolutely love it 😊
Hi, Diana! Yay! Congrats on your new vegan journey. So happy you’re loving it!
Such great tips Nisha! I have always had the habit of reading ingredients on labels even before going vegan but so many don't think about that and so much hidden dairy! Thanks for sharing! That chocolate cake looked so yummy!
Hi Brandi! Thank you so much! I don't read labels as much now that I'm familiar with which products are vegan, but when I see a new product and assume it's vegan and then look at the label and find some hidden dairy product in there...it blows my mind! So unnecessary. I am actually making that cake again this week - it's made in my Instant Pot!
Wow! You are exactly what vegan skeptics like me, need in their life! You hit the nail on the head with E.V.E.R.Y single word! Unbelievable! You are so easy to watch and I wanna sincerely thank you from saving me from an overwhelming perplexity towards veganism. It will be a long journey for me but Im glad to have found you and be inspired by your values and beliefs! 😍
I STILL need to work on #3😬😂 I love that all of these can apply to just eating healthier in general too! P.S. love your top💜
Yes you are right about that - practicing kindness with yourself somehow applies to everything in life :)
Best video and message ever! You've got a gift, thank you for sharing it!
Your vlog is so inspiring and helpful, Nisha! 😁
Oh my God , I've been following your instagram and realised only today that you have a TH-cam channel! And it's HEAVEN ❤ I already love it, thank you for this video and doing what you do and not being hard on yourself and other vegans , it's sadly so common that vegans diss other vegans for messing up from time to time or having different lifestyles. You create a positive space for vegans especially new ones like me! 🤗 lots of love! Great work
Thank you thank you thank you!!! This was excellent. The last point was my game changer. I went vegan overnight (five yrs ago) because of environmental/animal issues. I also came to realize that my motivations stuck if they were for outside sources (like earth/animals) rather than self sources (like weight loss).
You are so right about being gentle and patient with yourself. Practice, not perfection.
I’m going to binge-watch your videos today...and take notes!
Haha I hope the binge watching session was enjoyable :) And yes, I could never stick to a lifestyle just for reasons related to health and weight loss because it's easy to make excuses/cheat. The larger picture ethical and environmental motivations have helped me enjoy my vegan lifestyle and stick to it!
I love your opening statements. I echo what you said. I have found that by merely being vegan, people in my life become more interested in my diet and things I enjoy about it. And many times they like to experiment with it as well and lessen the amount of animal products in their lives. I especially love to cook and bake for people, and that helps draw them into the lifestyle. I love your channel. I just subscribed :)
Thank you for all you do!!
This is a great video, thank you! What vitamins do you take? Sorry I am new to this.
Hi, Tuesdee! Thank you so much! No need to apologize :) i take vitamin D, b12 spray and a vegan omega 3 supplement. I talk more about the first two in this video: th-cam.com/video/NX2nJ1s_DmM/w-d-xo.html
I'm a new vegetarian....vegan to be in the future .....thank you...you excel in communication!!
❤️Very Informative Thank You❤️
Such a great video. Thank you.
Nisha, some of the best advice I have heard or read about following a vegan lifestyle. By the way I prefer the term "whole foods plant based diet", after all beer and french fries are vegan - oops maybe we could live with the beer and pass on the french fries.
Hi Tom! So happy you enjoyed this video :) Hahaha, your comment made me laugh. Yes, i have some friends who also prefer that term. I enjoy french fries and (vegan) cake so I think my diet is more accurately called a vegan diet :)
I love listening to your voice
Good video! It is hard at first because you are not sure what to replace some food items with . i have to make a lot of homemade food because the vegan meat substitute items give me headaches from the added stuff like yeast extract.
Thank you for watching! Yes, I only occasionally buy the vegan meat substitutes at the store. I try to rely more on beans, lentils, tofu and tempeh and prepare them myself. If you eat tofu, you can find my recipe for crispy baked tofu in this post...it's SO good. www.rainbowplantlife.com/blog/my-vegan-pantry-essentials-part-i-1
Great channel for those who are trying to eat healthier! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for such an amazing video Nish ❣️
Aww thanks Pia! You're always so kind!
i’ve been vegan for a year and i still had to watch this because i’ve been loving your videos so much recently! wish i has this video when i first made the transition but i’m glad i did. best decision of my life. also, how crazy that you featured those non-vegan cookies and you didn’t realize! did people call you out on them or you noticed yourself?
Aww so happy to hear that you love my videos, really appreciate it! I agree that going vegan has been one of the best decisions of my life! One person kindly mentioned it to me and then I put up a disclaimer in the video. I occasionally get comments about it but no one has been too harsh :)
I have to add 1 video to your list: it's called The Game Changers. It comes at the topic through the eyes or world-class athletes. But it has something for everyone. The part where they showed what happens to your blood serum after just one meat-containing meal was really compelling.
Beautifully made video, Nisha!
Hello, my friend! Thank you for watching and for your kind comment!
Thank you
You're welcome :) Appreciate it!
Love that haircut btw!
Oh thank you so much! :)
Hi Nisha! I love your videos and recipes!!! I just found out yesterday that I am pregnant! I would like to you what do you think about taking spirulina during pregnancy???
Hi Caroline! Thank you so much for your kind comment! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I hope you're feeling good. To be honest, I don't know much about pregnancy nutrition, but from what I can tell, there's not enough scientific information about whether taking spirulina during pregnancy is safe.
You are a pleasure to watch and listen to!
Aww thank you Christine. That's so nice to hear.
Amazing video, beautiful lady! I love watching your videos. So glad you're back!
Aww thanks sweetie! I am so happy you love watching my videos, such a kind compliment!
The content is great! But there are some disturbances in the audio which is very distracting, maybe you could check this next time when you're shooting :)
girl that sweet potato recipe looks so good!
Thank you! I love me some sweet potatoes!
Did you say your name was Meesha?!
Mine is Meeshala...i never hear my name or even anything like it. I went vegan...well.98% vegan 2 years ago. And am.soooo glad i did! I love it. First time ive seen your video and really enjoy them. Thank you. 🙏
Nisha
I gave hundreds of Dollars US in dairy and meat away. I had a freezer chest full of meat. Since 99% of the people around me are not even close to vegan it was not hard. I struggled but I stuck with it. I never fell, but it was not easy my first year. I had cooked for 35 yrs at the time but had to learn a different way of cooking. Strangely enough my family and friends respected my wishes and came to my house once a week any even brought alot of vegetables with them. Since they own land and had garden this became a boom for me.
I live in a small town where most folks grow organic anyway. They don't want chemicals in they're food either.
You are amazing!! I hope you know that!!
Hi Nisha!🤗 Thank you sooo much for being so open and honest about the pros and cons of living a vegan lifestyle 🌱and alternatives for making healthy choices.🍩🍎As a new subbie...I’ve learned so much from your channel! I have shared your videos with my family and I honestly believe that your platform is respectfully beneficial to everyone! 🥰Great job! 🛒🥑🍑🥬🍇🥦🍌🥕🍊🥒 🥛
Hi there! I am so glad you enjoyed this video and are learning so much from my channel. Means so much to me that you have shared my videos too!
_Helpful vlog_
I'm glad it was helpful for you. Thank you so much for your support!
I’m non-vegan but I think going vegan would be beneficial for people who are sensitive to Dairy and Gluten. Plus you can get enough Vitamins and minerals in a vegan diet Lentils, Nuts, Seeds, Fruits, and Vegetables make up for it.
Hi Claire! Thanks for your comment. Totally agree, especially for all the millions of people who are lactose intolerant!
Thank for your nice video, and sharing, many good ideas and infos, what do you think of raw vegan, may be a video on it ? i am raw vegan for several years now, not totally, at 80 % and never felt so much energy, that 's the point that changed everything for me. first of all, i was vegetarian and vegetalien then for many years before, i will never go back as it changed so many things for me, it changed my mind, my soul , everything living in consciousness and all is different , Thank you ♥
Hi Sophie! Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment! That's really wonderful to hear that you feel so energized and connected after eating mostly raw. I haven't tried a raw vegan diet yet, but I would love to experiment in the future!
Thank you Nisha for your nice reply ♥ yes raw vegan does not suit everybody, everybody should follow his own wellness and soul , have a nice day :)
I need a woman like this in my life.
Its been a month that I have started vegan diet. My motivation is for healthy life and clear skin. Because it’s only been a month I haven’t seen major changes neither have I lost much weight. I think I need to do proper planning then just putting stuff together last minute. The most difficult part for me is my craving for seafood. Sometimes I use dashi powder so that I have base as fish. Also, it’s so difficult to avoid dairy, I love my cookies 😭 Not gonna lie I have been eating cookies here and there. Just so that I am not being too strict to myself. I think I will break my diet this Christmas just for the fish/seafood. Hoping to gradually build up endurance to tolerate my craving.
Hi there! I can't exactly relate to the seafood cravings, but here is a guide on how to replicate those flavors without using fish products :) www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-make-vegan-seafood-dishes-without-the-fish :) And this is a great chickpea "tuna" salad recipe from Sweet Potato Soul sweetpotatosoul.com/2015/06/vegan-chickpea-tuna-salad-video.html
Regarding cookies, you are in luck! There are SO MANY awesome vegan cookie recipes on the internet :) You can find a few on my blog rainbowplantlife.com/recipes, and I'll be sharing another one there this week! Check out this list of vegan cookies from Oh She Glows ohsheglows.com/2016/12/02/oh-she-glows-15-best-vegan-cookie-recipes/ and the cookies from The Vegan 8, two of my favorite vegan food bloggers!
vegan cookies are so good !! don't be mean to yourself if you give in, or have one day every two weeks that you have dairy or seafood products -- it'll make it easier to look forward to rather than to feel overwhelmed
🙏 Merci! 😊 Merci! ☺️
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
I was watching your other videos and thinking, “her diet is excellent for gut health, I wonder if she’s ever had gut issues, which is why she knows the value of eating so well?” You had IBS (like I do now), there we go! Our pantries are identical ha
Haha yes! I realized that dairy was the main culprit for me, but having experienced such pain from eating in the past, I have learned a bit along the way :) Thank you!
I love your videos!
Aww thank you Irma!
This is amazing. You are such a light, and you are gorgeous!
Hi Rebeca! Thank you for your sweet and thoughtful comment! Your kindness made my day!
RainbowPlantLife awww I’m so happy❤️❤️ Your reply made mine!
😘😘😘
RainbowPlantLife You’re so sweet! I’ve followed you on instagram for a while and I just found out you have a youtube channel! So so happy I did! Thank you for responding 😘
Aww that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for your support, Rebeca!
I'm struggling with the food I have in my house, mainly the meat. I have a freezer full but I also have a son so I've committed to eating it we will finish it all. it's just really hard when I've made this choice because of the animal cruelty aspect, I have all this meat in my house and I can't let go to waste obviously but it's hard. I'm glad I have my son to help me with eating it.
good job
thank you very much!
ohh what is this animal at 10:20? soooo cute!!! you are very inspiring to me. I am nothing like a vegan -yet- but i am getting information and educate myself slowly..the problem i have is i go vegan and after a week or so i get so hungry and i begin eating whatever i find. I have no weight problem still i fail to take the calories intake i need as i exercise a lot too. With trial and error i am going to make it! thank you!
Isn’t it soooo cute?? It’s a wombat, native to Australia. I fell in love with them instantly. Thank you for your comment, Eva! One key to staying full is to make sure you’re eating enough healthy fats! I know a lot of vegans stick to a low fat diet but everyone’s body is different and I can’t stay full if I don’t eat a decent amount of plant based fats (in addition to a decent amount of protein). Most of my meals here have a good balance of those things :) Hope you try some of them out!
@@RainbowPlantLife ah that animal! I can search for it now ;) thank you i will try to follow the fat-tip since i think i was too focused on protein with little focus on fat. I enjoy your content a lot!
@@evavatsaki1305 So happy you enjoy my content, thank you! I love adding nuts and seed to almost any meal. And of course avocado :) And for condiments, I love using tahini and cashew cream! And yes now you can google image "baby wombat" and see the cutest little animals!
Nice 👍👌😊😋
Thanks Tushar!
I love your videos you are amazing !! Missing you 😔
Aww Erika! You are too kind! Thank you for stopping by. Currently working on a big project that I can’t wait to share but I’ll be back with new videos next month :)
Great !! So exited can’t wait 😊
Aww yay! Thanks Erika!
I have a reaaaaal struggle with cheese and sauces. Vegan sauces are 3x more expensive than regular sauces and i am a student. That is also the case with cheese, vegan cheese doesn’t taste good at all, and is very expensive. Does anyone know how to deal with this issue
Have you tried making your own? I have a really incredible vegan cheese sauce that lots of non vegans love!
www.rainbowplantlife.com/blog/creamy-vegan-pumpkin-mac-and-cheese
I’m not vegan but am reducing meat and it feels good to make your food
Could you provide some tasty vegan recipes without using onion, garlic, red & green chillies.
*studies show if you have a plan you are more likely to succeed*
*me with extreme adhd symptoms waiting on a doctors appointment*
Housten I think we have a problem 😂😅😪
I have been vegan for a short two months and I have a list why it is so hard for me. There is a majority of ethnic recipes that I can't even pronounce and I don't even know what they are supposed to look like. I have never eaten Asian or Mexican in my life and I am 61. So now I have to adjust to that besides just being vegan. I don't like too much spice and Braggs Liquid Aminos in the hummus I made caused me to throw it in the trash, it tasted vile to me. I have to feed a husband who is not becoming vegan. He is eating our vegan suppers with no complaint but eating whatever he wants otherwise. That is because our suppers have been mainly soups and stews. But would he eat a bowl with beans and greens? I don't know. So I am always looking for something really hearty. (Nisha I am making your Instant Pot lasagna tomorrow.) The other thing is all the wheat. All the cookbooks and videos feature bread; they will even tell you which one to buy. I have just spent five years avoiding gluten and I get pretty bad reactions from eating wheat. Vegans are against oil and sugar but they accept wheat like it's nothing. It's like the elephant in the room. Ok, rant over. I bought your cookbook and I am finding your videos very helpful.
I need all the assistance I can get going vegan
Can I just send you love instead :)?
After 3 months of being "vegan", I've found out that I've eaten noodles that contain eggs 4 times since I've made the decision to go vegan. I don't feel very good about it.
Moral of the story: always check the ingredients' list or ask a waiter at the restaurant if the food you want to order is vegan.
Yes I have ate products with milk or eggs in it from time to time
Thanks for watching! Yes, no one is perfect, and it's best to acknowledge that than to try to aim for unattainable perfection!
RainbowPlantLife ty sweetheart but for tge most part I try yo stay away from it and I eat no meat
What kind of animal was that?
Thank God I live in a vegan 🌱 friendly community because I hate cooking.
Vegan என்ற ஆங்கில வார்த்தைக்கு தமிழில்
(நனி சைவம்) என்று பெயர்
For us, the transition is to eat the last of our non-vegan food, and stop buying non-vegan. That way, when we are done we'll have only vegan food left. We can't stand the idea of wasting it. We donated what we could, but things that are open we can't donate.
No one can be a perfect vegan? pfffffffft :P
Why is being vegan always associated with weight loss
Good question! I think there's a misunderstanding of veganism as a diet (not a lifestyle), and there's a strong association with diets and weight loss.
RainbowPlantLife yeah it kinda sucks because every time I tell my mom I want to become vegan she thinks I do it to lose weight (I got a past with weight so that's why she's so sensitive) and I just can't convince her that it's a lifestyle for me
Hi Alina, maybe you can explain to her a few concrete reasons (completely unrelated to weight loss) you want to become vegan --- whether it's for the animals, environment, etc. Or maybe you can suggest watching a documentary together (I've linked to a bunch in the description box). Or show her some videos on youtube or articles that you find compelling!
RainbowPlantLife yeah I'll try thanks. Thinking about doing a power point presentation xD