My wife and I went vegan about 3 years ago. She’s an awesome cook. I think most people just aren’t good cooks and they limit themselves with choices. We’ve never been healthier. It’s really not that hard.
This is so true. It's sad how people just don't know the basics of cooking anymore, but it's a creative outlet for me. And we eat AMAZING vegan food every single day.
@Kath Beck if you eat like shit for 40 years then 5 years of healthy eating isnt going to remove the damage done to your body. Things like eggs and dairy still contributes to health issues.
@Kath Beck Some are very misleading, but any Vegan worth their salt would say it won't cure everything. There are other causes for some of the problems we face, but diet contributes to most of the big ones, and is reversible if you fix your diet. Everything is always percentages and probability. You might as well complain veganism won't stop you from dying in a car crash. I will say, regarding cooking. It ISN'T hard, once you know what you're doing. But I spent a ton of time learning how to cook in a healthy way. I used to just buy chicken, mashed potatoes, and something green and call it a meal. Now I take make a lot of extra effort to flavor things without fats/oils/sugar, and create unique combinations. It's becoming second nature to me, But I've had free time to really dive in. And I also have a little bit of history of trying to cook healthy when I was on Keto before, which made this a little easier. I know it would probably we wasted on kids, but cooking is a vital skill that should be taught in schools. Especially since capitalism keeps inventing cheaper, more unhealthy, more preservative filled junk and manipulating our demand for it with marketing. The only way to in most places to have a chance at being healthy is to cook for yourself.
@question everything I do, but you see I just didn't exactly want to waste them on a useless comment that I would have completely forgotten about if you had not reminded me of it
More people need to quit wasting their time and money on self help books and therapists and start listening to and putting their trust into random cab drivers.
Your sense of humor, logic, editing, filming skills, and wonderful family make this my favorite type of content to enjoy. Thank you for your hard work.
Thank you for the kind words. 100% honesty, I've only briefly browsed the titles of your videos on your channel, but based on that I want to congratulate you on all your progress regarding your health. I plan to go back and actually watch some videos when I get some time.
@@jaredwolff3001 that's pure nonsense. Meat is very easy to digest and is almost completely absorbed before it reaches the colon. It's the plant material that rots in your colon and causes the smell and flatulence
@@valkfamily it's what they teach in med school and in dentistry school. It's also pretty obvious why once you understand basic human physiology and have studied animal and plant histology both subjects of which you seem to be completely ignorant
One day, flipped a switch and we went plant-based... two weeks in, super gassy while dealing with the changes. A week of that, and I've been great ever since. Haven't been sick in 3 years.
@@Ladyybird21 Your digestive system/microbiome isn't used to that much fiber. Your microbiome is going through a lot of changes and having to readjust the bacteria populations to your new diet. Its good, but the sudden change is a lot for your gut to take. There's a lot going on in there!
@@Ladyybird21 Vegetables are digested in your gut by helpful gut bacteria. Studies have shown that once those bacteria are dead from lack of food (vegetables) they don't come back naturally. You need to have probiotics (capsules, yogurt etc) or eat fermented food like pickles, saurkraut etc to repopulate them. Then they will eat the vegetable fiber, repopulate, and you'll be able to tolerate the vegetables again. Otherwise, they just create gas because as they break down.
Vegan for 7 years... My advice: to feel more satiated and getting in healthy fats & minerals is not being afraid of healthy unprocessed FAT. As in: avocados, nuts, seeds, nut butters (almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, peanut, coconut etc.), seed butters ( sunflower, sesame aka Tahini (amazing for dressings without any oil!!!)). Make sure you get in your omega 3's in by freshly grinding flax seeds/ chia seeds and putting them in smoothies, on porridge... eating nuts like walnuts, macadamias, pecans. Or eat a bit of cold pressed flax/ chia/ walnut oil by putting it into your salad dressings. We hardly saw any of his meals, but I suggest including lots of healthy whole grains: oats, quinoa, rice, millet, buckwheat etc. Also very important: beans & lentils. And supplementing every now and then with Vitamin B12 (methycobalamin) by using drops/ sprays/ sublingual tablets. It sounds like a lot, but it's super easy and fun, and can also be cheaper than a "normal" diet if you don't buy the overpriced junky vegan fast food items too often.
to put into consideration: how many squirrels, and bugs, chipmuks have to be killed in order to save the crop? You're still killing animals. How many peoples' hands have to burn because you want cashews, because companies will not give them gloves to wear.
I'm not vegan by a long shot, but I started improving my diet a few years ago by following the approach of "adding healthy things to my diet rather than taking things out," and I've also had to cook meals for my friend who IS vegan so now I look for more plant based meals to add and experiment and I love finding tasty food whether its vegan or not and I am proud to say I eat less meat than I did before.
This is exactly what I have done. I try to fill up on all my fruits and veggies each day then if I want any ‘vegan junk food’ then I don’t feel bad about having it.
Seitan flour it’s great for protein 100g gives you 80g of protein ( more tan any meat ) beans also massively high in protein per 100g it’s 40g ish (slightly more than meat) in protein Add rice in the mix for your carbs/ sweet potatoes...the key is don’t eat for taste eat for gains, it’s the same if your cutting as you would if you eat meat Being vegan just means you can eat more and still have a calorie deficit so you lose body fat and hold your muscle easier... in my opinion
This video was really good. Seemed well researched, humble/modest and nicely moderate. The video isn't trying to push one thing or another onto you and instead just gives you information that you can decide what to do with yourself while covering several angles/topics related to the subject. While i liked your previous "i tried x for a month" videos, this is the new gold standard i think. Keep up the good work Craig. I very much enjoyed this video.
Actually, those are not complete proteins as they don't have all the amino acids, plus they are carb heavy too. You'd need to combine them with a grain protein, but that means even more carbs which isn't good for balanced macronutrients. You may very well have a metabolism that is suited to high carb, but for me I need a balance.
@@Syklonus All you have to do is add a some hemp hearts, tofu or tempeh, chia, or spirulina.. and you can still get most of your protein from legumes and your fine. But i also do eat a lot of quinoa in place of rice. It doesnt change what I said. Its not that hard to find what works for you then and adapt.
been vegan for almost 6 weeks and my cholesterol and tryglyceride levels have both dropped almost 100 points with no statin use. I wish I had done this years ago
kmanick I love how you are saying that like it’s a good thing, like it’s an achievement. Cholesterol is integral to every single cell in the human body, literally every one. It’s also vital for hormone production which affects everything from mood to various metabolic processes. Cholesterol is one of the most important things our body needs. Vegans often, more often than not suffer from mental health issues (although they pretend everything is great), and when they get injured healing is a lot slower because guess what cholesterol is a healing substance, the body deploys more cholesterol to repair damage. Cholesterol has been demonised by bad science, think of cholesterol as a fireman, when ever there is a major fire you will find firemen present, by today’s logic we would blame the fireman for starting the fire, when in reality the fireman was a response to tackle the fire. Likewise cholesterol is deployed by the body when the body is damaged and needs repairs, so it’s detected in people who have health problems, but it doesn’t cause them. Statins are very profitable drugs so pharma companies pay researchers to prove cholesterol is bad and needs to be reduced. Statins are bullshit and so is the research that supports their use. This will probably sound crazy to you, but I’ve tested this shit from personal experience. I used to believe the lies about fat and cholesterol, I ate low fat, little meat and plenty of “healthy” fruits and vegetables. I got diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, told I had too high cholesterol and to cut down on the high cholesterol foods that I wasn’t even eating. I switched to a high fat, largely meat based diet, for the past two years I’ve had blood tests every single month without fail (because of the treatment I had for the ms). Despite eating tons of eggs, the fattest streaky bacons, fatty ribeye steaks and often chunks of pure fat, not once has any of my blood tests shown high cholesterol or any other blood issues. I’m not deficient in any nutrients, I’m losing weight at a healthy rate (slow and steady), and have no further ms attacks. Look around TH-cam for ex-vegan videos, there are tons of them, they all say the same basic things, at first they thought it was great, but eventually all of their health started to fall apart.
VINICORN VIDEOS oh can they? Then why do vegans frequently suffer depression, anger and other mental issues along with poor injury recovery? How many sporting stars go vegan then shortly after get injured and quit their sport? Between 20-25% of your cholesterol comes from diet, meaning vegans are missing that entirely. Now you will probably say but the body can still make what it needs, a 25% deficiency is still a deficiency. Maybe vegans can cope when healthy, but the moment they get injured the requirement for cholesterol spikes and taxes an already deficient nutrient. A healthy person with a healthy diet can probably produce cholesterol quite well, because they have all the building blocks of cholesterol, the precursors etc. Vegans on the other hand don’t eat cholesterol and don’t eat the optimal building blocks to produce their own cholesterol, on top of which vegans eat tons of fibre and anti-nutrients that cause what little nutrients they do eat to be excreted and not absorbed properly. Plant oils are terrible when compared with real animal fats that are already in the most bio-available forms our bodies need. Our metabolisms are much closer to animals than plants, so animal nutrients need less processing in our bodies to be usable, for instance animal foods have real Vitamin A, plants don’t, they contain carotenoids which the human body needs to convert (at biological expense), into the real human form of vitamin A we need to live. Animal food Vitamin A is the real thing (retinol), that is instantly and easily available and usable to our physiology. By the way the conversion of carotenoids to retinol is not perfect and some people just can’t even do it. You can have too little cholesterol, but not too much, if you consume more than required it is simply excreted, I’ve been eating a high cholesterol diet for well over 2 years and with a blood test every single month, not once have I had “high blood” cholesterol levels, in fact my nurse and doctor says my blood is perfect. Vegans are dropping like flies, youtube vegans whose income is entirely dependant on the vegan lifestyle are having to quit for health reasons and are all saying they feel so much better after quitting. They all report an increase in mood/mental health, an increase in libido, recovery from long term injuries, removal of “vegan brain fog” (I’ve literally watched vegan videos hat have jump cuts every few seconds because they can string a coherent sentence together, then when they quit veganism they can make long videos without any jump cuts and rambling). All these things can directly be related to cholesterol, and hormonal imbalances that result in a deficiency of one of the most important molecules in the human body. Vegans need to supplement cholesterol as well as B12, trouble is there is no plant form of cholesterol in plants, so by definition they can’t supplement the one thing they really need to. Vegans can eat B12 sources (dirt and algae) but they cannot eat cholesterol.
I went vegan and felt like garbage the first month. But then I stopped following the diets of TH-cam vegans who are all on these super high-carb, low-fat diets. And I went back to my usual, higher-fat/low-moderate carb diet -- but veganized it. Problem solved. Energy returned, and I never had another issue...I highly encourage people to track their current macros while they are non-vegan. Then find vegan foods (and possibly supplements) which will hit those macros.
@Jakob S If a high-carb diet works for you, that's great. But there are also lots of people like me, where it destroys our health. Too much fruit, too many starchy vegetable, lots of legumes, grains of any kind -- it just sends me on the road to bloating, weight gain, and exhaustion.
@Jakob S "The diet proven to be best for low mortality in most humans is a whole foods plant based diet. Mostly carbs, then fat, then protein." Thats simply not true.
@@MagcargoMan please don't generalize! You don't know all vegans, neither do I. I'm a vegan and I met lovely others vegans, but also some really annoying and disrespectful ones. I'm married to a lovely person who happens to eat meat and dairy sometimes. Most of my friends are meat eaters. At the same time, I know really annoying and disrespectful meat eaters. I think it depends on the individual and not on what we put on our plates.
It's been a little over a year for me now since I went vegan. To me it's a step towards self improvement that I saw as necessary. In fact I've seen too many documentaries about what's going on in our world to even consider going back now. As much as I loved a steak before I went vegetarian or cheese before I went vegan, I've had so so many amazing foods now that I'm vegan. I know veganism receives a lot of hate and I don't try to push it on anyone, but I personally feel way better knowing that I'm helping a little bit to have a smaller negative impact on our planet. And if I can inspire some people along the way, then that's even better!
Glad to hear you've had a positive experience. As I mentioned in the video, I don't push it on anyone either. You're right about the foods, there are so many great options available now.
The thing that bothers the most about veganism is when they just push it down our throats along with moralism... It's probably the same with feminism. Or any ideology to be honest. Why do people feel the need to just shove it? It's counter-productive as hell.
@@geritoxnm The worst examples always stand out because they're the loudest. Most vegans aren't like that and with the ones that are, you have to understand that most of them actually don't have bad intentions. I do agree that insulting someone and "pushing it down their throat" is the wrong approach though.
@@infektdubstep That's true. It happens in every aspect of life sadly. But I agree with you, most vegans can't be like that. Also there's nothing wrong with veganism at all, I'm not against it, but as stated in this video, it's inconvenient for some of us.
The problem with Americans is that they think vegan or vegetarian means boiling vegetables. In other countries, they know how to cook veggies where they taste better than any possible meat using a variety of seasonings and cooking methods that Americans rarely use. In other words, Americans just need to learn how to cook.
TH-cam has lots of channels that detail tasty vegan cooking methods. Cheap Lazy Vegan is a good one. I'm a lifelong American who now eats a vegan diet. I love ethnic cuisine and use it for my vegan dishes. Miso paste is a great way to season vegan dishes. I can buy it at Sprouts, which is within walking distance from me. Indian food is another great cuisine that can be easily modified from the many vegetarian dishes that exist to vegan dishes.
Yeah, and honesty getting more calories isn't that hard either. Aside from junk food, just add an extra spoonful of olive oil to your meals, eat some nuts (btw, walnuts are packed with Omega 3 too), dates, nut butters, etc.
Because the healthy side means very likely no long term illness before an early death, or just generally feeling unwell and taking unnecessary medications.
@@kasseesmythe8738 or alternatively, a vegan diet can be balanced just like any other diet? I am vegan and I eat refined carbs, vegan junk food (e.g. meat replacements) and sugary foods in moderation. I know how to take care of my body and that doesn't mean eschewing ALL even slightly bad things forever, it just means getting enough of all the macros and nutrients that you need, and not regularly eating excessive calories and/or being completely inactive.
@itsokaytobesmart I'm a bit disappointed that you use being Texan as an excuse for not going vegan. I come from one of the most meat-eating countries in the world, but I still eat vegan, because I know what impact not eating vegan has on the world; and so do you! It's okay to just be smart, but you also gotta put your knowledge to use for the better.
@@lundmikkel i know what you mean, i live in Texas too. Currently in the RGV, a vegan hell, and in the Austin area, a vegan paradise. That's such a bullshit excuse. When otherwise smart people defend thier ugly habits they become low iq bumpkins.
I can't speak for this guy (who's great btw watch his channel!) But I find I think consideration of all factors which negatively impact the environment could lead to a rather constricted lifestyle, take using the internet for example: “Twenty milligrams of CO2 are generated every second that someone is using a simple website."
Its annoying when that happens. I've done 6 yrs now and no meat but for a while I found a few things had animal products in them like gelatine and was gutted but didn't beat myself up. Hope you're still going.
Oh my goodness, yes!! Haha, my first thought was: she's doing her monthly session of unfollowing people on Facebook. @WheezyWaiter, pleeeease tell us what your mum is doing on her phone!
Amazing video!! I went from eating steak every single night to the next day going fully vegan. That was over 3 years ago. After researching the shocking meat and dairy industry I could never go back. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy the taste, I absolutely loved it, but since going vegan there have been no cravings, I genuinely don’t miss anything. I’m the healthiest and feel the best I’ve ever been in my life, it was the best decision I’ve ever made.
I've been doing it for a year and a half and the cravings are mostly nonexistant except some desserts! There's still a few that I haven't found good alternatives for. haha
I was a vegetarian, but have been vegan a month and have lost 20 pounds. I do like to cook, so really can use veggies and tofu to make great things. It IS helping me not eat processed sugar and desserts because many have dairy. But I found vegan chocolate for a treat. It makes me more mindful about my food and Iike that. I can't just go to Dunkin for an egg bagel. I have to think and plan and ultimately make better choices.
You can get other bagels, though. I order them plain and toasted, I always have vegan butter at home but I haven’t found a cream cheese I like. I bet one day dunkin will have a vegan spread! Years ago they didn’t have vegan milk choices and now they do!
I so hope this video goes viral. There are so many misconceptions about veganism, both positive and negative. I think this could clear it up for a lot of people.
I think this video is going to do really well. I agree with you about the misconceptions both ways. He did a great job with the information he provided in this video.
It's a pretty hot topic these days and he covers the big points without any bias. That's where a lot of people go wrong when they try to cover this issue, their bias is obvious and it kind of kills their credibility.
For not being a vegan expert, you had a lot (if not all) your facts straight. Seems like a lot of work went into this video, really appreciate the neutral stance and information delivery. Great product, would consume again and recommend to a friend!
Shane Graham yes it was very insightful! I just posted part 1 of my vegan series where I talked about all sorts of health benefits of being vegan! It’s also great to share as it helps others understand the reasoning behind us all wanting to be vegan! 🌱💚
I’ve watched a handful of your videos and I’ve gotta say, while the channel is interesting it’s your family’s sense of humor and delivery that really push things over the edge.
As a so called "vegan" I found this to be a really honest and refreshing exploration on the subject from a meat-eaters perspective, I loved your approach to the whole thing, thank you so much for making this awesome video!
Every time I watch one of your videos I’m impressed. Your videos just ooze charm and production value, you’re such a good example of what TH-cam should be about. Thanks Craig
I’ve been vegan for 5 months in 2014 and that’s when my IBS got incredibly explosive and painful… 3 hours in the toilet, almost fainting from pain. Right now I’ve been on the Carnivore diet for a month: lost 15 pounds, IBS is totally gone from week one, my nasal congestion is 70% better and I don’t need my nasal spray before bed anymore…. And I feel better mentally.
Culture does not mean its moral. What about Yulin Dog festival? thats a culture, doesn't mean it is morally the right thing to do. Culture does not dictate morality.
@@jaredadams5748 in that culture they would not consider it immoral. Since we do not belong to a society with ritual virgin sacrifices (supposedly) we would find it immoral. Many aspects of american culture are repulsive to those on the outside.
You should have added beans (black or kidney) to the pasta. You would have felt fuller and it would have balanced out all the carbs (sugar) you consumed with the pasta. The beans would have made you absorb the carbs slower. You wouldn't have craved more carbs in the following days.
Yeah, I noticed this too. He got in the grains but never really hit the beans as much as he could have. Beans did make a few appearances, but should have been highlighted more. Especially the two nutritionist should have mentioned beans. Calling Dr. Greger !
Thanks for not being a jerk about veganism, we get this biased behavior a lot and you really did your research and I genuinely enjoyed the video as a vegan. If you want to know more I really recommend Earthlings (it's on TH-cam)
I haven't seen Earthlings, but I went vegan for health reasons. The best documentary about that is "Forks Over Knives." It changed my life. Anyone know of a good documentary about the environmental advantages to eliminating animal agriculture? I know that it causes more Climate Change than all transportation combined.
I'm the furthest thing from vegan you'll ever find, but I too appreciate videos like this that approach dietary choices with respect, humour, and humility. :)
I'm not sure who the woman is, but B12 supplements come in liquid form which I take, and vegans need to take it. Calcium comes from lots of veggies. Walnuts are extremely high in Omega-3 oils.
Kent Hanna I’m really not trying to be a dick but you should look into vegan farmers, they have to kill a lot of animals to protect the crops. You may not be eating animals but they definitely died to protect the vegan food that’s grown. Pretty much the only way to be a true vegan is to grow your own food
@@JT-wc3hr I think you kind of misunderstand the number one tenet of veganism: Removing the exploitation of animals from your lifestyle as far as is humanly practical. Emphasis on as far as humanly practical. Complete one hundred percent veganism by your definition is a pipe dream for probably 99.9% of the world's population. The fact is though, modern society gives us (by us I mean the western world) an abundance of options when it comes to what we eat and what we wear. It is very practical, and not even terribly inconvenient (once you've built up the proper habits, of course, which is true for any lifestyle change) to remove animal products from your diet, and not wear leather or wool. It is not practical for most people to grow an entire crop that will sustain a family 52 weeks a year, nor is it practical to police farmers and their crops. At the end of the day, you have to put the goalposts somewhere and trying to discredit veganism because it doesn't completely eliminate all animal suffering ever is like trying to discredit modern medicine because it can't cure every single disease.
Ryan maybe I did misunderstand the concept and I wasn’t trying to discredit veganism. I wasn’t even ware of the farmers killing animals aspect until just recently and It makes sense but I was kinda shocked by it because I had never thought of it before. What you said about cutting it out as much as humanly possible makes a lot more sense than cutting it out completely.
@@JT-wc3hr vegans know that animals die in food production. Farms should try and reduce the impact to wild animals on their farms but there is a difference between slicing the throat of an an animal so we can feast on its flesh and having some mice die as crops are harvested. It isn't even as much as humanly possible it's "as far as possible and practical". For some it's easier than others depending on your circumstances in life.
We went Vegan in the PHLEARN office for April. It's been painful, but everyone is shrinking like a deflating balloon. Thinking about upping the challenge to two months!
If it’s painful you’re doing it wrong. I was a committed carnivore. Last 18 mos I’m eating WFPB and it’s been great. But then I always loved veggies before, so that helped my transition.
You can do it ^^/ ~ What truly helped me was to watch some documentaries about the dairy and meat industry, as well as some vegans here on youtube that motivated me a lot, like Ellen Fisher. Wish you the best !
Its important to note that the general public that doesn't eat foods fortified with B12 or take a B12 supplement are likely low in it. Anyone who is health conscious should be taking B12 not just vegans.
most supplements are bullshit, a structered varied diet should provide enough of what you need considering we evolved to eat an onmivorous diet. Supplements are an extension of Big Pharma selling overpriced tablets containing inane amounts of "vitamins and minerals" that are often in a chemical form that our body isn't capable of processing. Its a health scam.
@Jakob S Can you stop with this bs misinformation? Cows, chickens and other farm animals need cobalt supplement which is used by bacteria in their gut to syntheses B12. There are rare cases then farm animals need b12 supplements but they can only get it through special IV's. I haven't seen a single at least decent quality research which would talk about fortifying animals with active B12. And if you are going to explain how unfiltered water and earth is full of cobalamin... all animals shit and their crap is full of B12 so you can put 2 and 2 together.
@@wheezywaiter Yay! I'll definitely be checking out more videos on your channel! Love your edits, and the little added funnies :D Keep on keepin' it real! :D
Went all-in Vegan overnight in 2015 and my only regret was: “Why didn’t I start this sooner?” Here’s what I learned: For the first time in my life what I consume, aligned with my health, my non-cruelty values, and the environment. Facts trump, Convenience, Excuses and Social norms of eating body parts.
"For the first time in my life what I consume, aligned with my health, my non-cruelty values, and the environment." I'm on the cusp of making the transition, and this really resonated with me. Thank you so much.
@@SH-wn9xh Go for it. I’m 6 years in, and grateful for the self-awareness it brought me. This was without a doubt one of the best decisions of my life.
Same thing happened to me quite recently. I'd just been completely ignoring the issue for years before that. Now that I'm vegan, it feels like I'm finally not making excuses anymore.
tintin it’s bc he went from half of tht to double of tht which is not good. If he was like I went from 60g to 70g then it wouldn’t have gotten tht much of a reaction
@@crystal-lv1dp I see.. That might explain why hemp protein powder fucks me right up when having large doses just from time to time, stuff is so much fiber. I learn everyday :P
I've been vegan for well over 1 year now and I agree with Craig in that I honestly physically feel the same! But, mentally I feel so much better knowing that I'm not contributing to suffering, I'm reducing my effect on our climate and I'm fuelling my body with healthier food (well apart from the pizzas, chocolate, burgers etc... hmm maybe that's why physically I feel the same, oops!). Luckily here in the UK veganism is growing so fast that nearly everywhere has vegan options, even McDonalds! I'm so glad that you're incorporating more plant-based food into your diet :)
Sorry to say but you are contributing to suffering because of the pesticides in vegan monocultures killing tons of insects and small animals. As for the climate, vegans need to have their plants and whatnot shipped across the world creating shipping pollution. Btw grains are filled with antinutrients which irritate the gut, which inturn create leaky gut and mineral deficiencies. Removing animal products will lower the PH in your stomach which may cause acid reflux and the left eye twitching due to lack of calcium mobility (ironically enough it only took a few days for Wheezy to experience that). Parasite incubation and bateria overgrowth can also be a cause of that.
Jm Laf The definition of vegansim is to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation and cruelty to animals. This means that we know that your everyday actions e.g unknowingly stepping on a bug are unavoidable and therefore you may still consider yourself vegan. As far as animals being killed during crop production, in today’s world this is unavoidable but it is a far less damaging choice to animals, the environment and your body than choosing to consume animal products. We already create enough plant food on our planet to feed everyone living here, but due to feeding such a large percentage of what we grow to unnecessarily bred animals millions of people are starving every day. 51% of the worlds greenhouse emissions come from livestock and their byproducts. Emissions for agriculture are expected to rise to 80% by 2050, so arguing that plants are unsustainable is misinformed. As far as the health aspect is concerned, I’ll be honest I have never heard of the issues you have mentioned. But i do know that processed red meat is a class 1 carcinogen, meaning it definitely causes cancer. Calcium is found in green leafy vegetables, soy, nuts and seeds. The only thing you may have to supplement on a vegan diet is B12, this was originally found in soil but due to farming methods is now gone. Animals are supplemented this in their feed so meat eaters get this nutrient second hand via the flesh of the animal. Although b12 is commonly added to vegan milk, cheese etc so you can get enough b12 from fortified foods. If you are eating a balanced diet, be it vegan or not, calcium is not something anyone should worry about. When you first go vegan, your body goes through an adjustment period generally thought to be about 21 days. Although this varies depending on how you fuel your body. It takes many people, including myself, far longer to adjust which is unsurprising due to the fact that the large majority of us have been easing eating animal products multiple times a day. I think the most important thing about veganism is choosing to make a change, as consumers we hold the power to change how our food is produced. Personally I believe that the mass breeding and slaughter of animals is inhumane and cruel, therefore I simply align my morals with my actions. I believe in providing people with the facts, and letting them make an informed decision as these facts are so often hidden from us.
@@jmlaf13021) If your intolerant to certain grains, there are plenty of other carbs you can use like potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, couscous, etc. Leaky gut is caused by multiple long-term inflammatory markers including animal products and processed sugar. It is also caused by chronic constipation, which is associated with low fiber meals. Your digestive system has to ''push'' your bowel movements which can cause holes. 2) Having an Alkaline stomach is not exclusive to plant-based diets, but plants are much easier to digest meaning your body does not have not have to secrete as much acid. Sometimes by switching to a plant-based diet your enzymes are a little lazy and they have to adjust to high fiber intake, the same can be said for your microbiome.
@@jmlaf1302 Killing the insects on crops is currently an unavoidable result of agriculture, which is necessary for civilization. That is, feeding the world population is currently impossible without pesticides. By the same standard, we allow people to drive cars, despite knowing that this will inevitably result in a certain number of fatal accidents per year. By contrast, eating animals is unnecessary for civilization, and in fact is actively harmful to our long-term survival as a species. That's in addition to being incredibly cruel.
@@marieshark I don't support major factory farms that keep animals imprisoned. I think livestocks should be able to roam around and eat the grass instead of grains. As far as the red meat being carcinogenic, its quite hard to believe that since indigenous people eating a high meat diet didn't get cancer nor teeth problems. Cancer only really made an appearance once we started consuming tons of sugar, empty calories and processed crap and chemicals. Most minerals from nuts and seeds aren't absorbed because of the antinutrient content like phytic acid. You need to supplement way more than just b12, you need actual omega3 from animal sources since ALA in chia and flax doesnt get converted to DHA and EPA very well at all, maybe 4% if lucky. All fat soluble vitamins like A, D and K are highly missing. Carotene does not get converted to retinol very well at all. Vit D from the sun doesn't seem to cut it enough for a lot of vegans. K2 is just flat out missing. The bioavaibility of nutrients in fortified foods is questionable since you don't have the whole complex. As far as the adjustment goes, ive been maybe 90-95% plant based for 3-4 month and it fucked me over with quite a few problems. Now ive been on keto for 1 month and so far its fantastic. If the vegan diet makes you feel good, go for it. But for me, animal products and a low carbs diet helped me heal numerous issues and I do support a lot more farm raised animals instead of factory raised.
Not vegan, but I've added a whole lot more vegan meals in my life for 3 reasons: 1) they're usually cheaper to make (4$/400g meat vs 2$/400g tofu vs 1$/400g beans/etc), 2) they're usually quicker to cook (got to love saving time when you get back from work and have to cook) and 3) easier to manage your pantry (cans of beans/lentils/etc have better shelf life than meat in the fridge, frozen vegetables are way faster to unfreeze, etc). Just like he said, I didn't try to cut down on meat. I just tried to eat more of everything else and this mindset changes everything.
@sheldon pereira unless you have a diagnosed medical issue that means you require heme iron (from red meat) then you can easily get your iron from plants - I donate blood twice a year and have yet to have failed the iron test that is performed before each donation. Although I am aware as a man i have less to worry about in the iron deficiency department. B12 is easy to get as it's in most fortified plant milks, faux meats, tofu and cereal, I take a supplement once or twice a week as well just incase. Vitamins and Minerals are all easy to get from plants and fruits - unless you are eating animal organs you worn be getting much in the way of vitamins/minerals anyways. The only thing you might need to actively add to your diet would be something like chia of flax seeds to help you with your omega fats which as stated in the videos are very common in fish. You can get this pretty easily by topping a few meals a week with a handful of seeds or by eating breads with seeds in.
Cans of beans and lentils are not healthy they have a lot of salt plus doesn’t keep all nutrients, so if you really want to cook healthy that would take time grains take longer to cook
The only thing I wish this video had included was someone talking about the ethical reasons for going vegan. You met with someone to discuss health and environment but not animal rights.
I think the animal welfare aspect is pretty self evident. Everyone knows you have to kill animals to eat them, but not everybody knows the health or environmental effects
This is the best going vegan video I've even seen, Craig. I didn't feel like shouting at my screen all the time, because you got every info that people usually miss - but you were also very honest. I think it's great that at the end you will be having more vegan meals now. That's definitely the right approach. I think a lot of people dismiss changing their diet at all because they automatically think about cutting things out completely and forever. But you can just... not do that.
He specifically says he's going plant based, not vegan. And (as a vegan), I have much more respect for him. He even edits corrections when he says "vegan" and the edit jumps in with "plant based". I would love it if the whole family are able to do a bit more research and actually go vegan, but going vegan was never the aim of the video. It was all about trying plant based for a month.
I’m like the opposite, I went vegan for 2 years and got super skinny. I eat mostly animal products now and feel and look my best. Funny how different people are, maybe race or country of origin is a factor
@@Silver-Freddy vegans have to eat 10x more food than people who have a balance diet with meat. Starving yourself of calories is what makes you lose weight. That's why veganism is dangerous for developing children, they simply don't eat as much as adult do. Sometimes I just eat just 1 steak in a day and it's all I need.
I cut massively down on dairy and only drink plant based milk it feels amazing. Dairy always bloated me and I later found out I'm lactose intolerant (which many Chinese people are, I'm half) and I still get all the calcium and protein I need. Soya milk is sooo good.
I am doing it since january, it is easier than you think and I have a social life don't worry ;-) just need to find the place to buy your stuff without any plastic or anything else. In Europe it is more and more present !
I did a 30 day challenge that lasted 70 days. It only took about 11 days for my blood sugar to drop from 350 to 101, BP from 170/100 to 124/80 and my resting heart rate to drop from 85 to 58.
From a vegan, thank you for making such an unbiased video! If you ever want more motivation to stay vegan from an animal agriculture/cruelty perspective, I highly recommend watching the free online documentary DOMINION. Watching dominion is what pushed me to go 100% vegan and it was the best decision I ever made! Also, awesome editing in this video, I love your style and will be subscribing.
yup! i had tried to go vegan for a while and i WAS successful but frustrated that everytime i saw meat or dairy based foods i was craving it. So i watched cowspiracy, what the health, (both netflix) and animal slaughterhouse youtube videos and it totally helped kill those cravings and finally let me see what was on the plate not as "meat" or "pork" or "beef" but as cows and chickens and pigs who wanted to live and had that taken away from them or who had babies they wanted to love and nurture but were separated from at their birth.
@@lovelypacific Right? I've never focused on the "it's healthier" aspect. Nobody disagrees with the idea that more kindness is a good thing for one's self, for one's family, for one's community, etc. I've found that the "a-mazing" feeling comes from knowing I'm not at least partially responsible for causing the fear of death in another being. The dietician said something that really caught my ear. At 22:05 she says, "You can do anything. Your body, your choice." Somehow, "You CAN'T do anything. Your body MY choice" just doesn't sit well. The desire to control others (to death) stems from the lack of an ability to control one's self. "Oh, what I want to know is...ARE YOU KIND?" Garcia/Hunter
Hey Wheezy! Not only did watching this make my day after a particularly rough one, but as a vegan myself I'm so proud of you for giving this a go! There's a lot of hate thrown our way and I appreciated that you covered the topic with a lot of nuance and fully committed to attempting it. I do it personally for ethical reasons and I think the message at the end about the best takeaway being to limit animal products even if you don't eliminate one is a really great one. Also, Jake always makes me smile.
I was really happy to see him do this challenge and have such a positive experience. It's all about progress. He also presented the topic in a very open and respectful way.
this two year old video seems like a decent enough place to say that the algorithm brought me to you some time over the past week and I can't stop watching
I wanted to tell you that besides smoothies, you can veganize almost every dessert. I love to do that. Later edit: I just finished the video now, and as a plant based dude since around 4 years I must say bro, you freakin ROCK! This video is amazing. You were so unbiased, which is so unusual, I loved it. Very often people laugh at me or just think that I will die from deficiencies, even though I am 1.78 and 99 kgs, that you being so unbiased were a breath of air. You also knew about the omega 3 from chia seeds and did not eat french fries and replacement burgers, which is also amazing, you know how to eat healthy whole foods full of nutrients. Have a nice day !
@@IJoeAceJRI this is what that besides stand for. :) it means that you can veganize smoothies like he did but not only that but more. I make cakes or literally anything
JoeAceJR i get that.... I’m not an idiot. What I’m telling you is that you clearly understood what he meant aside from his “error”, and there’s absolutely NO need for you to bother trying to explain something that NOBODY misunderstood. You’re wasting your time being picky about something that doesn’t matter just like I’m wasting my time by replying to you when you obviously don’t understand such a simple concept.. Jesus nevermind hahaha
I am switching between being Vegetarian and not being Vegetarian every week for Health reasons and Oatmeal Milk REALLY tastes better then Cow Milk after 1 Week or so.
@@GBoz94 Yeah i feel that it just tastes better with Oatmeal. And my tongue tell me its less salty then cows milk. I eat 250 g of Oatmeal every day with Oatmilk and 30 g of Whey Protein and a Cut in Ripe Banana and 100 g of mixed Nuts cause i am a Natural Bodybuilder. i eat that since 1 year now and i dont get tired of it. You can also use Cacao instead of Whey Protein Powder its cheaper but has more sugar.
I really enjoy your dedication to well-reasoned, scientifically sourced discussions on these topics. Gives me a good feeling not to run into a bunch of myths. I've been hearing about you forever over on Vlogbrothers and so glad I came to check it out for myself. Appreciate your channel!
@@galacticgaming5058 And yet so many people don't get it! I went vegan and my family flipped out about how much protein I was getting, where I was getting my B12 and other nutrients. But when my (larger) cousin went plant-based a year later and lost a bunch of weight, they all said how proud they were and how amazing the plant-based diet is...
If you want something educational, read “The Vegetarian Myth.” It dives into the destructive history of agriculture-causing the devastation of prairies and forests, driving countless species extinct, altering the climate, and destroying the topsoil. Vegans and Vegetarians aren’t as ethically “good” as they think themselves to be.
Wøw! That'sAløtOfBandReferences, reading comprehension isn’t your forte, is it? We’re not talking about the health benefits of being a Vegan or Vegetarian vs other diets. We’re talking about the moral high ground that Vegans take regarding their decision for becoming one. When it reality it’s just as damaging to the environment and animals as any other diet. Also, your statement literally makes no sense. I understand, making comprehensive sentences can be difficult for those on a low fat diet (our brains main source of nourishment) I suggest getting into Keto. If you start now, it might be able to reverse your degenerating brain. Good luck.
@@nickp959 You were really itching to make that last jab, huh? Dont be such an asshole, dude. Your comment was simple. Read this book. Veganism contributes to all the same problems animal agriculture does. Does that book have an answer to what scale those issues would be reduced to if we ate crops directly and skipped the energy conversion from plants to animal? Surely some issues would expand but animal agriculture is inherently inefficient for most of the planet. Also you're the one talking about reading comprehension, but I didnt say anything about health benefits of veganism? I meant simply existing causes harm to those you share the earth with. Veganism is about reducing harm. There are a million things you can do to be more ethical, being vegan is one of the easiest. I look forward to a more pleasant response...
I was a massive wheezy waiter fan a few years ago, and now this video popped up in my recommended. Honestly it reminded me why I loved your content and your humour and editing have becomeven better. Thanks for trying the plant based diet! I'm a little sad your wife didn't decide to join you on it, as it's easier with support. If you have some time definitely check out forks over knives, cowspiracy and dominion. So many reasons to stick to eating plants!!
There are definitely a lot of reasons to stick with a plant-based diet. Forks over Knives was the first documentary I watched that impacted my food choices.
If he cooks more often, his wife will not get vegan, but join him eventually more often. Did the trick for me, my girlfriend isn't vegan. But now I know what she likes and I love to cook, so most of the time she eat's vegan, also her skin and hair got (even) better, that's for her a big argument. But I#m not mad at her when she eats meat only when she didn't eat up the meat.
I have been a Vegan for a whole year now, and honestly...... I love it! I feel absolutely amazing, with both my mental clarity and I just don´t any guilt at all, but there is only one thing I personally regret about being a Vegan, and that is, the fact that I didn´t become a Vegan years earlier. So can absolutely recommend to people that aren´t Vegan to try it out, sure your body might have to get use to only eating plant based, but it´s worth it! Even I went through these things in the begining, but ones you´ll get really nice into the Vegan lifestyle it´s great, trust me I´m saying this from my honest experience, so what are you waiting for? try it :D
I can see your comment is from a year ago, hope you still feel great! I am just trying vegan diet and have been watching a tons of videos on the topic and omg they are confusing!!! Different people say the complete opposite. Your comment is really inspiring so thank you! 😌
Vegan impact? You mean all the habitats lost from monocrop culture? Or the impact on field mice whose homes are caved in and smashed by plows. Most get shredded by the machine. Even if you don’t eat animals you’re promoting animal brutality.
@@Silver-Freddy OK, I'll bite. Since the majority of crops is used to feed the animals anyway, choosing a vegan diet is still more ethical. But no vegan claims to be perfect. Veganism is the philosophical position that exploitation of and cruelty to sentient beings is ethically indefensible and should be avoided whenever it is possible and practicable to do so. Vegans themselves do not claim this position is absolute nor do they strive for perfection. Rather, the accusation that vegans fail to be vegan because they cannot be perfect is an external one imposed by people who do not understand veganism.
A lot of ethical vegans will come for these people for the baby steps approach, but the fiber shock to your system is a good example of why the baby steps approach shouldn’t be attacked. A vegan diet can shock the system. Some people have digestion issues, desperately miss their favorite foods, or other challenges. Slowly transitioning to veganism is super valid for a lot of people and can make it stick longer (I was vegetarian for three years before going vegan). Anyways, this was a wild cool video. You really nailed exactly how I felt when I went vegan: pretty much the same as before. But for me it wasn’t about health, it was about the animals and the environment.
I always recommend a gradual transition. Some people can do it over night, but I've found that doing it over time is easier on the body and people seem to stick with it. I went vegan for health reasons in the beginning and then learned about all the other advantages.
Thanks for giving this a try despite all the hate. NutritionFacts.org, the book How Not to Die, and the documentary Forks Over Knives are all great resources on this topic health-wise.
@@vegantina6565 I actually didn't see any rude comments from you here (so far), so I'm apologising for assuming! I'm glad you seem to have become more positive and kind since the last time I saw you somewhere. I genuinely mean it.
I have been on a mostly plant based (like 95%) diet for a few years now and I feel so much better. It's nice to feel light after eating a big meal, instead of feeling like my stomach is full of rocks. I also, having sore muscles is pretty rare and much less intense for me. To be honest, the dairy stuff is what I miss the most, but I'm not super strict about it so I'll have some from time to time.
Glad you mentioned plant based and not vegan. Too much junk food (not really food) is vegan. I know too many unhealthy, thin on the outside/fat on the inside vegans. There is a huge difference between WFPB and vegan.
I went vegan and felt bloted the first couple weeks but that was it, never felt tired or anything, it was awesome, i felt so light and energized. Best decision of my life.
veganism kills you over several years, you feel great at first only because you stop eating shit that's called processed foods, but after 1-2 years, you end up being malnourished and if you go longer you go to the hospital. Humans need to eat meat. This is a fact, go look up how many vegans ended up in the hospital compared to people on a pure carnivore diet (I am not advising that you go carnivore I'm just using this as an example). The facts don't lie, eat healthy and don't ruin your life.
Delimon007 those who end up in the hospital are not well informed on what to eat and what nutrients they’re lacking. Getting blood work done regularly is the best option when vegan but those ppl probably do not keep up with their health in that sense. As long as you’re intaking Protein, Carbs, Fats, Vitamins & Minerals then you do no need Meat in your diet to survive . You need those essential nutrients, though.
@@daisyale Okay, so why is it that people on a pure carnivore diet debunk these studies, are extremely healthy, fit, and in shape? Why did our ancestors not have these cancers and diseases if eating red meat is bad for you? You don't seem to get it do you? Edit: In case you did not understand, pretty much all of our food is processed now, to include red meat. The study founded that eating processed foods leads to those conditions, they incorrectly linked red meat to this. It is not that red meat causes these issues, but that the food is processed which causes these issues. In other words, we are being poisoned.
Delimon007 those people are healthy because meat has high protein . But, you do not need to eat meat to get protein in your diet. I do understand the processed food now. Our ancestors had to survive & their only way to survive was by eating meat & now, in present, we are lucky to have easier access to food. My point... vegans go to the hospital when they aren’t well informed with their nutrient intake & that’s why they get sick. Whether you want to eat meat or not, it is not necessary to survive. Unless you only eat salads , then that’s a different story, of course you will get sick. Also, many vegans go vegan because of animal cruelty. Not always because of health concerns. Lastly, there’s vegans who have not eaten meat for years... past 1-2 years and they are perfectly fine.
This video is uh-mazing. I went vegetarian for a few years, and I didn't feel any different. My cholesterol went down though. I look forward to the CBD video.
In 2017, someone challenged me to go Vegan for a month. The first two weeks were rough but early into the third week, I felt lighter, happier, and generally like I'd been walking around with a 70-lb hockey bag strapped to my shoulders for my entire life and now it was lifted off. After I finished my month though, I kept the plant-based diet but switched to vegetarianism which allows daily dairy as well as fish, and meat once a month so my diet is still 93% plant based with a wee bit of dairy and some curried goat. I've gotta say, 6 years on, and I feel great.
Nuts, seeds and whole grains should normally be pretty filling and are really important nutritionally for a plant-based diet. Dr Greger's daily dozen is a good baseline for healthy eating for anyone, especially for vegans. 12 nutrition categories to try to hit each day, that are research-backed ways to improve your health with the most nutritional bang for your bites. I am not religious with it but it's a useful guideline for meal planning.
@@macs-13 sure will. We've adapted just fine naturally. That's how natural selection works. If we had evolved as herbivores, that's what we'd be. But we're not. You can't just "decide" to change your evolutionary traits, that's why vegan have to take vitamins and proteins to supplement what the body isn't getting, but needs, from meat. And your kids will aquire the same genes that makes their bodies require meat for proper metabolism, it makes no difference if you decide to eat meat or not, that's not how evolution works. To adapt generationally to a vegan diet, you'd have to keep all humans who need meat proteins in their diet from reproducing (which is about everybody). And even that would take literally hundreds or even thousands of years. Do what you want of course, but going against nature to appease your feelings isn't healthy in any regard. 👌
@UCy9tbxa_B-L02DxObdBle_Q lmao. I'm not enforcing any "beleifs", just saying it like it is. I've not said anything untrue. You want to malnourish yourself so a cow can live long into retirement, go right ahead. And I'm not sure where you're from, but here in the U.S. sanity is disappearing more rapidly than ever 😄. Much love anyway ✌
@@ModernGentleman I would love to go omnivore. If I could go back to the days when our ancestors used to hunt. But I just can not support these meat industries they are beyond inhumane. I am life I respect life. Life is not a business. If a person will keep on thinking about itself nothing good will happen to this damn earth.
I did it for health reasons: I had intractable migraines and hadn't intended to eat only plant-based, but the migraine elimination diet led me to discover that the inflammation cascade that triggered my every other day migraine was from animal products, but that's just my experience.
@@polentusmax6100 The diet reduced them from about 15-20/month down to 1-3, so I will still get one if something else triggers, like lack of sleep, but it's made a dramatic difference.
Most nutrients in plants are not bioavailable. Nutrition from plants is hindered by Anti-nutrients and fiber. Even if we could absorb all plant nutrients, there are vital vitamins (A (beta carotene has a poor conversion rate, and 50% of women can't use it at all), B12, B6, D3, F, and K2) that are not found in plant foods. Vegans also miss out on heme iron, CoQ10, CLA, and amino acids. Supplementation should not be relied on, because many supplements are not tested for absorption or they have the wrong kinds of vitamins. Plus, it's not natural to rely on supplements, fortified foods, or things like nutritional yeast, as these things are not readily available in nature. There's no indigenous groups that maintain a vegan diet, but there's multiple examples of groups that eat mainly animal foods. Indigenous peoples often have good bone structures, health, and teeth. Not to mention, that ancestrally we only ate certain plants depending on the region we came from. Europeans were not growing bananas and exotic fruits. Also, flying in fruits from other countries is more detrimental to the environment than locally raised (especially grass fed/pastured) animal products. Non local plant foods are also depleted in nutrients, since they are not fresh. If you eat a cow that's raised on its natural diet, from nose to tail (muscle, bones, and organ meats) then you will get all the nutrition you need. Going vegan may make you feel healthier temporarily, since you're eating more whole foods, but it's simply not a sustainable or healthy diet in the long term. Many vegans lose too much weight, have a weak bone structure (if starting from a young age), suffer from brain fog, age faster, have irregular hormones (low testosterone in men, loss of periods in women) have bad teeth due to excess sugar,and even kill their children with their diets. There's also studies on how vegans are more likely to suffer from strokes. It's certainly not a good option for health or the environment. Not to mention the fact that deer, insects, and rodents are killed often in conventional agriculture.
@Bryan Pratt You made the statement that we do not have claws or large teeth, so it's not natural for us to eat meat. My argument is that having those attributes is just one evolutionary strategy for obtaining meat. There are other strategies possible. For humans it could be large brains and hunting cooperatively, which would be our natural way of obtaining meat.
@Preto do Zimbabwe Cow are herb based people :) So they don't eat each other. What are you talking about? :) Oh, you talk about some of the animals that eat meat right? THe strongest animals such as Elephant, Gorilla eat plant based diet. Where do tthey get the protein from :)) Oh, plants, because they don't eat meat. What about bears? Oh! Oh! Sure they might eat a fish here and there.
Definitely agree with Jarvi. I'm not big on tempeh and seitan and other meat replacements because they will inevitably be compared to the meat I'm not having. But there are so many cultures around the world with cuisines that are largely or majority vegan. Southern Indian food, specifically Dosas, is amazing and flavorful on its own merit so you don't miss meat or dairy at all.
I just think of them as completely different foods. I make my own seitan that I love because I use seasoning and ingredients that I enjoy. I can't stand tempeh though.
I think it's good to note that tempeh and seitan aren't really "meat replacements" in the cultures they're from - they're just another use of soy, but the West tends to use them that way. They're good as long as you don't expect them to taste anything like meat, because they don't! Also, I'm Indian, and honestly half the reason I'm still vegetarian after moving out of my parents' house is because Indian vegetarian food is sooooo gooooooooood
Tempeh is not a meat replacement, it is just awesome in it's own right, my wife is Indo and it's a staple there and for our family, and we're def not vegan.
I'm a big fan of tempeh. I can see how it can be used as meat replacement, as I've made a really good Italian sausage with tempeh. Although, it's great on it's own and absorbs the flavors you're using to cook it. I would consider Beyond Meat and Gardein as meat substitutes.
I literally was eating meat and dairy last week, had a sausage sandwich and felt nauseated by the idea of meat. I went vegan 5 days ago, my stomach is struggling and adjusting to the changes but other than that I feel lighter, I feel fuller and I dont feel guilty. No harmed animals going into my food is helping me so much morally and I am ready to persue this for the rest of my life. I will always be pro veganism🙋🏻♀️
damp flannel I just went vegan 3 days ago and I’m feeling really good except for the major gas and bloating which will hopefully go away soon it’s just an adjustment. I feel fuller and lighter as well I love it! Are you taking any supplements also?
Your body will adjust! It took me a couple weeks but since then, my health has been incredible & I feel so much better. Not to mention more aligned with my ethics
Yay! I love that you acknowledged this was plant based ❤ i hope you try it again one day but for life 🌱😊 i went vegan over night because o found out what happens to the animals and i just couldn't deal with being a part of that. But if you want to go plant based totally take your time 💚
Which doesn't necesary mean that works same for everyone. I went plant based 4 months, almost fainted at the end. Healthy Diet doesn't mean that you exclude some food but to make a balance, to go for advice to doctor, to make tests which will show what is best for YOUR body, not to go plant based bcs you saw some dumbass video on YT. And telling people to go vegan should be illegal.
mihailo stajic You were obviously doing it wrong if you were fainting. It’s not a diet. I did not do it off of something based on You Tube. I was rehabbing from a stroke and it was presented to me through Loma Linda University rehab. I was sitting in a wheelchair at the time of the first viewing and worked into it, which is what they recommend. I watched the video Forks over Knives many times, to gain a better understanding before embarking on it. You’re kind of a dick.
Andrew Woo haha I feel like that’s how I describe myself 😂 just posted a new vid about being vegan and why it’s so healthy! Be sure to check it out if you want all the info! 🌱💪🏼
I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I never buy or cook meat. When I'm in a restaurant, I try choosing a vegeterian/vegan option if it's available and I will eat meat if someone else is cooking for me. But I never prepare it myself. I don't know if I could be vegan one day, but I'm leaning on becoming vegetarian... someday.
Glad to hear that. I basically am the same and personally think thats a great way to eat. I eat 95% of the time vegetarian and try to get my (small amounts of) dairy products from local farms and if i get access to some good quality meat once or twice a month i enjoy it. I think its a good, balanced way of eating and i cant feel bad enough about it to go vegan and replace these animal products with tofu or something else god knows where from. I think the main goal should be to think about the environmental impact of your food choices and keep in mind that factory farming is a disgusting thing noone should support. But that doesnt mean one has to go vegan in my humble opinion
Thanks for having me on your channel and being a part of your vegan challenge! Glad you had a good experience.
Thanks for the advice!
Awesome guest!
Brilliant guest! They all were!
@@wheezywaiter Anytime!
@@uniworkhorse Thank you!
My wife and I went vegan about 3 years ago. She’s an awesome cook. I think most people just aren’t good cooks and they limit themselves with choices. We’ve never been healthier. It’s really not that hard.
This is so true. It's sad how people just don't know the basics of cooking anymore, but it's a creative outlet for me. And we eat AMAZING vegan food every single day.
Yea, the healthiest diet someone can eat is a balance one of all the food groups.
I agree , especially with all the resources available now th-cam.com/video/5mebugProyM/w-d-xo.html
@Kath Beck if you eat like shit for 40 years then 5 years of healthy eating isnt going to remove the damage done to your body. Things like eggs and dairy still contributes to health issues.
@Kath Beck Some are very misleading, but any Vegan worth their salt would say it won't cure everything. There are other causes for some of the problems we face, but diet contributes to most of the big ones, and is reversible if you fix your diet. Everything is always percentages and probability. You might as well complain veganism won't stop you from dying in a car crash.
I will say, regarding cooking. It ISN'T hard, once you know what you're doing. But I spent a ton of time learning how to cook in a healthy way. I used to just buy chicken, mashed potatoes, and something green and call it a meal. Now I take make a lot of extra effort to flavor things without fats/oils/sugar, and create unique combinations. It's becoming second nature to me, But I've had free time to really dive in. And I also have a little bit of history of trying to cook healthy when I was on Keto before, which made this a little easier. I know it would probably we wasted on kids, but cooking is a vital skill that should be taught in schools. Especially since capitalism keeps inventing cheaper, more unhealthy, more preservative filled junk and manipulating our demand for it with marketing. The only way to in most places to have a chance at being healthy is to cook for yourself.
The Indian cuisine has over a million vegan recipes
Thank you!!!!
Also lots of vegetarian dishes that can easily be modified to be vegan.
@@someguy2135 yeah!
It's the best🇮🇳😤
@@someguy2135 most recipes all you have to do is replace the ghee with olive oil or vegan butter!!
This man is adorable, his child is adorable, his wife is adorable and omg this channel is adorable I'm so glad I found it
@question everything I do, but you see I just didn't exactly want to waste them on a useless comment that I would have completely forgotten about if you had not reminded me of it
I totally agree the whole family is amazing. Love how they all are such good sports.
welcome!
You're not gonna mention his parents? That scene was hilarious.
And his parents... lets not forget the parents
More people need to quit wasting their time and money on self help books and therapists and start listening to and putting their trust into random cab drivers.
You can always learn from anyone.
Your comment is "A-mazing"!!
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Lol:)
😂👌🏻
Your sense of humor, logic, editing, filming skills, and wonderful family make this my favorite type of content to enjoy. Thank you for your hard work.
awwww
You read my mind :P
Thank you for the kind words. 100% honesty, I've only briefly browsed the titles of your videos on your channel, but based on that I want to congratulate you on all your progress regarding your health. I plan to go back and actually watch some videos when I get some time.
Agreed. It is likely also the reason he scored such a pretty wife
Agreed 100%. He gives me inspiration to do the same
I went vegan for a month on a bet, I lost 40 lb that first month, no exercise. I went from 260 to 220lbs.
It was probly 10 lbs body fat , and 30 lbs of undigested red meat stuck in my intestines for 30 yrs, it was like a colon cleanse.
And keep in mind: the cleanse of toxic waste in your body also probably made a huge weight difference! Very well done, all the best in the future.
@@jaredwolff3001 that's pure nonsense. Meat is very easy to digest and is almost completely absorbed before it reaches the colon. It's the plant material that rots in your colon and causes the smell and flatulence
Arhu no, man. Who told you this crap?
@@valkfamily it's what they teach in med school and in dentistry school. It's also pretty obvious why once you understand basic human physiology and have studied animal and plant histology both subjects of which you seem to be completely ignorant
One day, flipped a switch and we went plant-based... two weeks in, super gassy while dealing with the changes. A week of that, and I've been great ever since. Haven't been sick in 3 years.
Dang it I went two weeks and was gassy the whole time I wish I held out a little longer
@@Rat__Wife Its worth it! Just got to get past the first 2 weeks!
I’m dealing with the gassy phase now. Do you know why it makes you gassy ?
@@Ladyybird21 Your digestive system/microbiome isn't used to that much fiber. Your microbiome is going through a lot of changes and having to readjust the bacteria populations to your new diet. Its good, but the sudden change is a lot for your gut to take. There's a lot going on in there!
@@Ladyybird21 Vegetables are digested in your gut by helpful gut bacteria. Studies have shown that once those bacteria are dead from lack of food (vegetables) they don't come back naturally. You need to have probiotics (capsules, yogurt etc) or eat fermented food like pickles, saurkraut etc to repopulate them. Then they will eat the vegetable fiber, repopulate, and you'll be able to tolerate the vegetables again. Otherwise, they just create gas because as they break down.
I went vegan for a month once... I never looked back, been 6 years now. Also I am Texan.
If you are a Texan, you are also an idiot, especially if you live in Austin!
From SA. Trying to go vegan on a spiritual awakening.
Riri Airi Really? I have been eating meat for 15 years and I didn't get a cancer
Riri Airi when will you pathetic vegans realize your high sugar and carbohydrate diet is the leading contributor to heart disease and cancer
I am a cannibal who likes the flavor of vegan texans. Jk. Just converted recently. You are safe
Vegan for 7 years... My advice: to feel more satiated and getting in healthy fats & minerals is not being afraid of healthy unprocessed FAT.
As in: avocados, nuts, seeds, nut butters (almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, peanut, coconut etc.), seed butters ( sunflower, sesame aka Tahini (amazing for dressings without any oil!!!)). Make sure you get in your omega 3's in by freshly grinding flax seeds/ chia seeds and putting them in smoothies, on porridge... eating nuts like walnuts, macadamias, pecans. Or eat a bit of cold pressed flax/ chia/ walnut oil by putting it into your salad dressings.
We hardly saw any of his meals, but I suggest including lots of healthy whole grains: oats, quinoa, rice, millet, buckwheat etc.
Also very important: beans & lentils.
And supplementing every now and then with Vitamin B12 (methycobalamin) by using drops/ sprays/ sublingual tablets.
It sounds like a lot, but it's super easy and fun, and can also be cheaper than a "normal" diet if you don't buy the overpriced junky vegan fast food items too often.
Great advice. I agree that eating this way is a lot easier than people think.
He said he has nut allergies I believe.
@@Posie1970 I didn't really direct that advice towards him, just generally.
I'm allergic to this comment (nuts and seeds lol)
to put into consideration: how many squirrels, and bugs, chipmuks have to be killed in order to save the crop? You're still killing animals. How many peoples' hands have to burn because you want cashews, because companies will not give them gloves to wear.
I’m a Texan and a vegan. We exist.
lol..im in Oklahoma and a vegan
but you do own a gun right?
No u don’t. I’m joking. It’s a joke
Petter Lundgren no I don’t but I may get a shotgun for home protection. Not into guns. I’m a progressive. Vote for Bernie lol
San Antonio reppin ‘ Vegan son! And my family has transitioned with me!
I'm not vegan by a long shot, but I started improving my diet a few years ago by following the approach of "adding healthy things to my diet rather than taking things out," and I've also had to cook meals for my friend who IS vegan so now I look for more plant based meals to add and experiment and I love finding tasty food whether its vegan or not and I am proud to say I eat less meat than I did before.
This is exactly what I have done. I try to fill up on all my fruits and veggies each day then if I want any ‘vegan junk food’ then I don’t feel bad about having it.
Your parents are always the best part of the video!
Idk how you don't get enough calories as a vegan when peanut butter, rice, and bread exist.
tbh.
Because people don't understand diet.
Seitan flour it’s great for protein 100g gives you 80g of protein ( more tan any meat )
beans also massively high in protein per 100g it’s 40g ish (slightly more than meat) in protein
Add rice in the mix for your carbs/ sweet potatoes...the key is don’t eat for taste eat for gains, it’s the same if your cutting as you would if you eat meat
Being vegan just means you can eat more and still have a calorie deficit so you lose body fat and hold your muscle easier... in my opinion
Also lentils, pasta and plethora of vegetables ♥️
Muskan Verma... what’s plethora?
This video was really good. Seemed well researched, humble/modest and nicely moderate. The video isn't trying to push one thing or another onto you and instead just gives you information that you can decide what to do with yourself while covering several angles/topics related to the subject. While i liked your previous "i tried x for a month" videos, this is the new gold standard i think. Keep up the good work Craig. I very much enjoyed this video.
Protein: Beans, nuts, seeds, peas, soy...
Calories: Bread, Pasta, Rice, Potatoes, Corn
Specialty: Vegan Cheese, Vegan Yogurt, Dairy free milk, Vegan Ice Cream, Vegan Pizza...
Like how can this be a problem..?
he’s allergic to nuts
@@nataliecwine I get most of my protein from Legumes - and its sooo good.
Actually, those are not complete proteins as they don't have all the amino acids, plus they are carb heavy too. You'd need to combine them with a grain protein, but that means even more carbs which isn't good for balanced macronutrients. You may very well have a metabolism that is suited to high carb, but for me I need a balance.
@@Syklonus All you have to do is add a some hemp hearts, tofu or tempeh, chia, or spirulina.. and you can still get most of your protein from legumes and your fine. But i also do eat a lot of quinoa in place of rice. It doesnt change what I said. Its not that hard to find what works for you then and adapt.
Vegan cheese is absolutely without a doubt, fkn disgusting.
been vegan for almost 6 weeks and my cholesterol and tryglyceride levels have both dropped almost 100 points with no statin use. I wish I had done this years ago
I'm 3 days in lol
same but in only 3 weeks
kmanick I love how you are saying that like it’s a good thing, like it’s an achievement.
Cholesterol is integral to every single cell in the human body, literally every one. It’s also vital for hormone production which affects everything from mood to various metabolic processes.
Cholesterol is one of the most important things our body needs.
Vegans often, more often than not suffer from mental health issues (although they pretend everything is great), and when they get injured healing is a lot slower because guess what cholesterol is a healing substance, the body deploys more cholesterol to repair damage.
Cholesterol has been demonised by bad science, think of cholesterol as a fireman, when ever there is a major fire you will find firemen present, by today’s logic we would blame the fireman for starting the fire, when in reality the fireman was a response to tackle the fire. Likewise cholesterol is deployed by the body when the body is damaged and needs repairs, so it’s detected in people who have health problems, but it doesn’t cause them.
Statins are very profitable drugs so pharma companies pay researchers to prove cholesterol is bad and needs to be reduced. Statins are bullshit and so is the research that supports their use.
This will probably sound crazy to you, but I’ve tested this shit from personal experience. I used to believe the lies about fat and cholesterol, I ate low fat, little meat and plenty of “healthy” fruits and vegetables. I got diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, told I had too high cholesterol and to cut down on the high cholesterol foods that I wasn’t even eating.
I switched to a high fat, largely meat based diet, for the past two years I’ve had blood tests every single month without fail (because of the treatment I had for the ms). Despite eating tons of eggs, the fattest streaky bacons, fatty ribeye steaks and often chunks of pure fat, not once has any of my blood tests shown high cholesterol or any other blood issues. I’m not deficient in any nutrients, I’m losing weight at a healthy rate (slow and steady), and have no further ms attacks.
Look around TH-cam for ex-vegan videos, there are tons of them, they all say the same basic things, at first they thought it was great, but eventually all of their health started to fall apart.
@@tjj4lab our bodies are more than capable to produce all the cholesterol we need.
VINICORN VIDEOS oh can they? Then why do vegans frequently suffer depression, anger and other mental issues along with poor injury recovery? How many sporting stars go vegan then shortly after get injured and quit their sport?
Between 20-25% of your cholesterol comes from diet, meaning vegans are missing that entirely. Now you will probably say but the body can still make what it needs, a 25% deficiency is still a deficiency. Maybe vegans can cope when healthy, but the moment they get injured the requirement for cholesterol spikes and taxes an already deficient nutrient.
A healthy person with a healthy diet can probably produce cholesterol quite well, because they have all the building blocks of cholesterol, the precursors etc. Vegans on the other hand don’t eat cholesterol and don’t eat the optimal building blocks to produce their own cholesterol, on top of which vegans eat tons of fibre and anti-nutrients that cause what little nutrients they do eat to be excreted and not absorbed properly.
Plant oils are terrible when compared with real animal fats that are already in the most bio-available forms our bodies need. Our metabolisms are much closer to animals than plants, so animal nutrients need less processing in our bodies to be usable, for instance animal foods have real Vitamin A, plants don’t, they contain carotenoids which the human body needs to convert (at biological expense), into the real human form of vitamin A we need to live. Animal food Vitamin A is the real thing (retinol), that is instantly and easily available and usable to our physiology. By the way the conversion of carotenoids to retinol is not perfect and some people just can’t even do it.
You can have too little cholesterol, but not too much, if you consume more than required it is simply excreted, I’ve been eating a high cholesterol diet for well over 2 years and with a blood test every single month, not once have I had “high blood” cholesterol levels, in fact my nurse and doctor says my blood is perfect.
Vegans are dropping like flies, youtube vegans whose income is entirely dependant on the vegan lifestyle are having to quit for health reasons and are all saying they feel so much better after quitting. They all report an increase in mood/mental health, an increase in libido, recovery from long term injuries, removal of “vegan brain fog” (I’ve literally watched vegan videos hat have jump cuts every few seconds because they can string a coherent sentence together, then when they quit veganism they can make long videos without any jump cuts and rambling). All these things can directly be related to cholesterol, and hormonal imbalances that result in a deficiency of one of the most important molecules in the human body.
Vegans need to supplement cholesterol as well as B12, trouble is there is no plant form of cholesterol in plants, so by definition they can’t supplement the one thing they really need to. Vegans can eat B12 sources (dirt and algae) but they cannot eat cholesterol.
I went vegan and felt like garbage the first month. But then I stopped following the diets of TH-cam vegans who are all on these super high-carb, low-fat diets. And I went back to my usual, higher-fat/low-moderate carb diet -- but veganized it. Problem solved. Energy returned, and I never had another issue...I highly encourage people to track their current macros while they are non-vegan. Then find vegan foods (and possibly supplements) which will hit those macros.
But my bacon sandwich is too good.
@@CCrohny not relevant, he/she wasn't talking about that🙂
@Jakob S If a high-carb diet works for you, that's great. But there are also lots of people like me, where it destroys our health. Too much fruit, too many starchy vegetable, lots of legumes, grains of any kind -- it just sends me on the road to bloating, weight gain, and exhaustion.
@Jakob S "The diet proven to be best for low mortality in most humans is a whole foods plant based diet. Mostly carbs, then fat, then protein." Thats simply not true.
@@CCrohny I do love a pig's ass
My god, that ayyyyy from your perfect precious child is all I needed today.
Ada nodding no made MY day, lol!
Edit: Welp just got to that part that was pretty gr8 too! :)
Not getting enough calories? OIL and CARBS. Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean you need to just eat quinoa and veg.
That said, trying for keto vegan would be a nightmare.
I know those ppl do exist, & I also know they have the X-gene.
Adding nuts and seeds & avocado if you are trying to eat without the oil.
@@shiningjewel4034 absolutely
@@mysterylovescompany2657 what’s the x gene
@@hata6290 it's a reference to Marvel universe mutants. ;-)
Excellent video. I love how you don’t make fun of vegans or non vegans 👍🏻
I think this is so important! He did a great job of addressing everything in a way that appeals to everyone.
Lauren Robinson i think that is so important!! he did a great job of speaking in a way that appeals to everyone
paige snook yes I agree!! ♥️
So he showed more respect than most vegans do then.
@@MagcargoMan please don't generalize! You don't know all vegans, neither do I. I'm a vegan and I met lovely others vegans, but also some really annoying and disrespectful ones. I'm married to a lovely person who happens to eat meat and dairy sometimes. Most of my friends are meat eaters. At the same time, I know really annoying and disrespectful meat eaters. I think it depends on the individual and not on what we put on our plates.
“A real bad case of the late thirties”. You sir, GOT ME.
I hear that!
Yes! So me.
SAME I'M DYING
also, you stole my comment
Try the early sixties.
It's been a little over a year for me now since I went vegan.
To me it's a step towards self improvement that I saw as necessary. In fact I've seen too many documentaries about what's going on in our world to even consider going back now. As much as I loved a steak before I went vegetarian or cheese before I went vegan, I've had so so many amazing foods now that I'm vegan.
I know veganism receives a lot of hate and I don't try to push it on anyone, but I personally feel way better knowing that I'm helping a little bit to have a smaller negative impact on our planet. And if I can inspire some people along the way, then that's even better!
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Glad to hear you've had a positive experience. As I mentioned in the video, I don't push it on anyone either. You're right about the foods, there are so many great options available now.
The thing that bothers the most about veganism is when they just push it down our throats along with moralism... It's probably the same with feminism. Or any ideology to be honest. Why do people feel the need to just shove it? It's counter-productive as hell.
@@geritoxnm The worst examples always stand out because they're the loudest. Most vegans aren't like that and with the ones that are, you have to understand that most of them actually don't have bad intentions. I do agree that insulting someone and "pushing it down their throat" is the wrong approach though.
@@infektdubstep That's true. It happens in every aspect of life sadly. But I agree with you, most vegans can't be like that. Also there's nothing wrong with veganism at all, I'm not against it, but as stated in this video, it's inconvenient for some of us.
The problem with Americans is that they think vegan or vegetarian means boiling vegetables. In other countries, they know how to cook veggies where they taste better than any possible meat using a variety of seasonings and cooking methods that Americans rarely use. In other words, Americans just need to learn how to cook.
TH-cam has lots of channels that detail tasty vegan cooking methods. Cheap Lazy Vegan is a good one. I'm a lifelong American who now eats a vegan diet. I love ethnic cuisine and use it for my vegan dishes. Miso paste is a great way to season vegan dishes. I can buy it at Sprouts, which is within walking distance from me. Indian food is another great cuisine that can be easily modified from the many vegetarian dishes that exist to vegan dishes.
So very true !!!
I never boiled vegetables before or after going vegan.
I don't know anyone who boils vegetables
What a dumb thing to say about 300 million Americans of diverse ethnicities.
There is a lot of junk vegan food, I don't know why people think that it has to be all healthy and stuff
vegetable oil is vegan... 120 kcal/tbsp
Yeah, and honesty getting more calories isn't that hard either. Aside from junk food, just add an extra spoonful of olive oil to your meals, eat some nuts (btw, walnuts are packed with Omega 3 too), dates, nut butters, etc.
Because the healthy side means very likely no long term illness before an early death, or just generally feeling unwell and taking unnecessary medications.
THIS
@@kasseesmythe8738 or alternatively, a vegan diet can be balanced just like any other diet? I am vegan and I eat refined carbs, vegan junk food (e.g. meat replacements) and sugary foods in moderation. I know how to take care of my body and that doesn't mean eschewing ALL even slightly bad things forever, it just means getting enough of all the macros and nutrients that you need, and not regularly eating excessive calories and/or being completely inactive.
I LOVE your parents. They are freaking perfect.
Bevin Hinton uhh no
Jeremiah Roark
What are you disagreeing with exactly?
They are great.
Thanks for including me Craig! This video is delicious
Thanks for talking smart things with your word mouth!
@itsokaytobesmart I'm a bit disappointed that you use being Texan as an excuse for not going vegan. I come from one of the most meat-eating countries in the world, but I still eat vegan, because I know what impact not eating vegan has on the world; and so do you! It's okay to just be smart, but you also gotta put your knowledge to use for the better.
@@lundmikkel i know what you mean, i live in Texas too. Currently in the RGV, a vegan hell, and in the Austin area, a vegan paradise.
That's such a bullshit excuse.
When otherwise smart people defend thier ugly habits they become low iq bumpkins.
Why are you not vegan if you care about the environment?
I can't speak for this guy (who's great btw watch his channel!)
But I find I think consideration of all factors which negatively impact the environment could lead to a rather constricted lifestyle, take using the internet for example:
“Twenty milligrams of CO2 are generated every second that someone is using a simple website."
I became vegetarian a year ago, and I completely forgot that the taquitos I get have chicken so I’ve only really been vegetarian for about six months
This is a hilarious and overlooked comment 🤣🤣🤣
Awesome, oversights happen. Keep going!
LMAO 🤣
Its annoying when that happens. I've done 6 yrs now and no meat but for a while I found a few things had animal products in them like gelatine and was gutted but didn't beat myself up. Hope you're still going.
Chickens were harmed
Dude, Austin actually has the best vegan food I've ever had.
I won't argue with you on that one. The vegan food in Austin is amazing!
Is your mom swiping on Tinder or what?
Literally dying at that part. Oh my gosh- hilarious.
😂
thats a lotta swiping
Ooooo
Oh my goodness, yes!! Haha, my first thought was: she's doing her monthly session of unfollowing people on Facebook. @WheezyWaiter, pleeeease tell us what your mum is doing on her phone!
Amazing video!! I went from eating steak every single night to the next day going fully vegan. That was over 3 years ago. After researching the shocking meat and dairy industry I could never go back. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy the taste, I absolutely loved it, but since going vegan there have been no cravings, I genuinely don’t miss anything. I’m the healthiest and feel the best I’ve ever been in my life, it was the best decision I’ve ever made.
Your wallet must be pretty happy too 😐
Thank you
I've been doing it for a year and a half and the cravings are mostly nonexistant except some desserts! There's still a few that I haven't found good alternatives for. haha
@@PogieJoe trust me you will.
@@bbqseitan7106 My roommate can make some amazing vegan desserts. Definitely need to consult her more.
When I went vegan I told my nutritionist how much kale I was eating and she said "oh boy"
Was that a good “oh boy” or a bad “oh boy” 😂
Kevin?
He kaled himself by eating too much kale 😭
I was a vegetarian, but have been vegan a month and have lost 20 pounds. I do like to cook, so really can use veggies and tofu to make great things. It IS helping me not eat processed sugar and desserts because many have dairy. But I found vegan chocolate for a treat. It makes me more mindful about my food and Iike that. I can't just go to Dunkin for an egg bagel. I have to think and plan and ultimately make better choices.
Congrats on making the transition. You're right about processed foods and sugar. Glad it's working for you and helping you make better choices.
You can get other bagels, though. I order them plain and toasted, I always have vegan butter at home but I haven’t found a cream cheese I like. I bet one day dunkin will have a vegan spread! Years ago they didn’t have vegan milk choices and now they do!
I so hope this video goes viral. There are so many misconceptions about veganism, both positive and negative. I think this could clear it up for a lot of people.
I think this video is going to do really well. I agree with you about the misconceptions both ways. He did a great job with the information he provided in this video.
and its done in a very natural way.
It's a pretty hot topic these days and he covers the big points without any bias. That's where a lot of people go wrong when they try to cover this issue, their bias is obvious and it kind of kills their credibility.
100%! 🌱
There's actually a lot of misinformation. He should have talked to Dr. Greger / NutritionFacts(dot)org.
For not being a vegan expert, you had a lot (if not all) your facts straight. Seems like a lot of work went into this video, really appreciate the neutral stance and information delivery. Great product, would consume again and recommend to a friend!
Shane Graham yes it was very insightful! I just posted part 1 of my vegan series where I talked about all sorts of health benefits of being vegan! It’s also great to share as it helps others understand the reasoning behind us all wanting to be vegan! 🌱💚
Fibber .
I’ve watched a handful of your videos and I’ve gotta say, while the channel is interesting it’s your family’s sense of humor and delivery that really push things over the edge.
As a so called "vegan" I found this to be a really honest and refreshing exploration on the subject from a meat-eaters perspective, I loved your approach to the whole thing, thank you so much for making this awesome video!
As an ethical vegan I appreciate your approach and evaluation. Thank you for this video and research.
I thought he did a great job with his approach and talking about all the aspects. Glad he decided to go vegan for 30 days and document everything.
@@thefreestylefrEaK ✌️
Every time I watch one of your videos I’m impressed. Your videos just ooze charm and production value, you’re such a good example of what TH-cam should be about. Thanks Craig
Hell yeah!
Josh Cook hell yeah!!
I’ve been vegan for 5 months in 2014 and that’s when my IBS got incredibly explosive and painful… 3 hours in the toilet, almost fainting from pain. Right now I’ve been on the Carnivore diet for a month: lost 15 pounds, IBS is totally gone from week one, my nasal congestion is 70% better and I don’t need my nasal spray before bed anymore…. And I feel better mentally.
Craig, this is the best thing you've uploaded to the channel ever.
Love his channel and think this video is great as well!
Is it because you are vegan?
The sugar one was better imo
@@Ilamarea Nope, I eat all foods!
Culture does not mean its moral. What about Yulin Dog festival? thats a culture, doesn't mean it is morally the right thing to do. Culture does not dictate morality.
you are exactly right and that's why you can't say its wrong, either.
@@crashandfriends huh?
Culture exactly dictates our morals...study some history lady
@@harrylong2796 just because something is in your culture DOES NOT make it moral. Is sacrificing virgins moral? Thats a cultural thing.
@@jaredadams5748 in that culture they would not consider it immoral. Since we do not belong to a society with ritual virgin sacrifices (supposedly) we would find it immoral. Many aspects of american culture are repulsive to those on the outside.
“Diagnosed with a bad case of the late 30s”.
Same. 😑
Sadly, mine progressed to the early 40's.
I’ve got a couple years and I’ll be joining you. I’ll bring coffee and ibuprofen. 💜
I think I've got early onset late thirty's
Yeah, I am coming down with it.
Am enjoying my mid/late thirties for all they're worth because I know in a few years I won't even have that . (forties😞😔).
Craig, you're such a situational comedic treasure. your parents are adorable.
You should have added beans (black or kidney) to the pasta. You would have felt fuller and it would have balanced out all the carbs (sugar) you consumed with the pasta. The beans would have made you absorb the carbs slower. You wouldn't have craved more carbs in the following days.
yes! or brown lentils, they're great too and more meaty
Forget black beans, those make me fart so much and smell way worse than other types of beans. The same problem happened to my mom and sister
Yeah, I noticed this too. He got in the grains but never really hit the beans as much as he could have. Beans did make a few appearances, but should have been highlighted more. Especially the two nutritionist should have mentioned beans. Calling Dr. Greger !
Chickpeas
Thanks for not being a jerk about veganism, we get this biased behavior a lot and you really did your research and I genuinely enjoyed the video as a vegan.
If you want to know more I really recommend Earthlings (it's on TH-cam)
I haven't seen Earthlings, but I went vegan for health reasons. The best documentary about that is "Forks Over Knives." It changed my life. Anyone know of a good documentary about the environmental advantages to eliminating animal agriculture? I know that it causes more Climate Change than all transportation combined.
@@someguy2135 Look up livestocks long shadow.
What The Health is also a great documentary on Netflix!
@@someguy2135 ----- Cowspiracy on Netflix = documentary about animal agriculture and its effects on the environment. HIGHLY recommend.
I'm the furthest thing from vegan you'll ever find, but I too appreciate videos like this that approach dietary choices with respect, humour, and humility. :)
this video will become big, I know it. Love what Craig is doing now.
Yasss🙏💚
I'm not sure who the woman is, but B12 supplements come in liquid form which I take, and vegans need to take it. Calcium comes from lots of veggies. Walnuts are extremely high in Omega-3 oils.
I went vegan overnight and experienced no issues at all. It's been 1.5 years now since I've consumed animal products.
Kent Hanna I’m really not trying to be a dick but you should look into vegan farmers, they have to kill a lot of animals to protect the crops. You may not be eating animals but they definitely died to protect the vegan food that’s grown. Pretty much the only way to be a true vegan is to grow your own food
J T Still better than factory farming
@@JT-wc3hr I think you kind of misunderstand the number one tenet of veganism: Removing the exploitation of animals from your lifestyle as far as is humanly practical. Emphasis on as far as humanly practical. Complete one hundred percent veganism by your definition is a pipe dream for probably 99.9% of the world's population. The fact is though, modern society gives us (by us I mean the western world) an abundance of options when it comes to what we eat and what we wear. It is very practical, and not even terribly inconvenient (once you've built up the proper habits, of course, which is true for any lifestyle change) to remove animal products from your diet, and not wear leather or wool. It is not practical for most people to grow an entire crop that will sustain a family 52 weeks a year, nor is it practical to police farmers and their crops. At the end of the day, you have to put the goalposts somewhere and trying to discredit veganism because it doesn't completely eliminate all animal suffering ever is like trying to discredit modern medicine because it can't cure every single disease.
Ryan maybe I did misunderstand the concept and I wasn’t trying to discredit veganism. I wasn’t even ware of the farmers killing animals aspect until just recently and It makes sense but I was kinda shocked by it because I had never thought of it before. What you said about cutting it out as much as humanly possible makes a lot more sense than cutting it out completely.
@@JT-wc3hr vegans know that animals die in food production. Farms should try and reduce the impact to wild animals on their farms but there is a difference between slicing the throat of an an animal so we can feast on its flesh and having some mice die as crops are harvested. It isn't even as much as humanly possible it's "as far as possible and practical". For some it's easier than others depending on your circumstances in life.
I really enjoyed the reactions to 70g/d of fiber.
masta182 I am at the part of the video now and I am having a hard time typing because I am laughing so hard
You're totally right :D
"holy hell!"
Her reaction is priceless.
So many people that try this don’t do it justice and are poorly educated about it and spread bad information. Glad you did this so well! Thanks!
"It totally could be you just got a virus"
...well I certainly hope not.
I’m from Mexico and I’m vegan ( eating amazingly delicious ) the “ I’m from Texas” excuse is just that an excuse
Exactly! People will do anything just so they don't have to change. I think it is called cognitive dissonance or something fancy :D
Excuses only sound good to the people giving them
I had some amazing vegan food when I was in Mexico a couple years ago. Really impressed with all the different options and vegan restaurants.
But I'm from Canada
@@thefreestylefrEaK Yes please!
holy CRAP. Your mom scrolling through her phone i'm literally laughing so hard. bahahahah. Comic genius.
Makes me wonder: is she on Tinder swiping so vigorously right???
@@susanna4697 that's exactly what i thought.
Yep. never gets old
Mr. and Mrs. Craig are the best!
We went Vegan in the PHLEARN office for April. It's been painful, but everyone is shrinking like a deflating balloon. Thinking about upping the challenge to two months!
Why would you do that??
If it’s painful you’re doing it wrong. I was a committed carnivore. Last 18 mos I’m eating WFPB and it’s been great. But then I always loved veggies before, so that helped my transition.
@@m1cajah u gay?(
You can do it ^^/ ~ What truly helped me was to watch some documentaries about the dairy and meat industry, as well as some vegans here on youtube that motivated me a lot, like Ellen Fisher. Wish you the best !
"Maybe you got a virus while you were doing this, lord knows there's enough out there right now."
This hits different in 2020
I came here to say this. 😂
It do still be hitting different...
a huge overdose of panic and fear is added, beside that its a year just like those before.
@@FMeyer-zg5mg And hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Covid was here already when this video came out
Your parents comedic timing is on point.
siulsomar17 is your mum Jordan Peterson’s sister?
Its important to note that the general public that doesn't eat foods fortified with B12 or take a B12 supplement are likely low in it. Anyone who is health conscious should be taking B12 not just vegans.
Meat, milk, fish and eggs has B12 naturally because they have gut bacteria which synthesize B12 so they only require cobalt supplements not fortified.
And liver, I eat liver every two weeks and eggs both high in B12 so I'm good. Thank you.
most supplements are bullshit, a structered varied diet should provide enough of what you need considering we evolved to eat an onmivorous diet. Supplements are an extension of Big Pharma selling overpriced tablets containing inane amounts of "vitamins and minerals" that are often in a chemical form that our body isn't capable of processing. Its a health scam.
@Jakob S Can you stop with this bs misinformation? Cows, chickens and other farm animals need cobalt supplement which is used by bacteria in their gut to syntheses B12. There are rare cases then farm animals need b12 supplements but they can only get it through special IV's. I haven't seen a single at least decent quality research which would talk about fortifying animals with active B12. And if you are going to explain how unfiltered water and earth is full of cobalamin... all animals shit and their crap is full of B12 so you can put 2 and 2 together.
@@_s_9920 we aren't omnivores, but ok.
next up do zero waste for a month!
We are planning that!
@@wheezywaiter Yay! I'll definitely be checking out more videos on your channel! Love your edits, and the little added funnies :D Keep on keepin' it real! :D
Glad to hear a zero waste challenge is coming up. That can have a big impact on moving to a sustainable lifestyle
WheezyWaiter if you need help with this, hit me up! ZW for 3 years and a wheezywaiter fan since 2009 ;)
The Girl Gone Green
Honestly how is that possible xD
It’s awesome though:)
Went all-in Vegan overnight in 2015 and my only regret was: “Why didn’t I start this sooner?”
Here’s what I learned: For the first time in my life what I consume, aligned with my health, my non-cruelty values, and the environment. Facts trump, Convenience, Excuses and Social norms of eating body parts.
"For the first time in my life what I consume, aligned with my health, my non-cruelty values, and the environment." I'm on the cusp of making the transition, and this really resonated with me. Thank you so much.
@@SH-wn9xh Go for it. I’m 6 years in, and grateful for the self-awareness it brought me. This was without a doubt one of the best decisions of my life.
Same! 5 years later haven't died from protein deficiency I
Same thing happened to me quite recently. I'd just been completely ignoring the issue for years before that. Now that I'm vegan, it feels like I'm finally not making excuses anymore.
@@dylannewton76 isn’t that crazy? Whoever came up with this myth of protein deficiency, clearly knew nothing about nutrition.
Everyone laughing at your fiber intake really got me
70 is pretty normal if you eat whole plant foods right !
I eat fish and meat and I still get at least 70 grams of fiber everyday. I did not understand why they were so shocked
tintin it’s bc he went from half of tht to double of tht which is not good. If he was like I went from 60g to 70g then it wouldn’t have gotten tht much of a reaction
@@crystal-lv1dp I see.. That might explain why hemp protein powder fucks me right up when having large doses just from time to time, stuff is so much fiber. I learn everyday :P
R y a n R o m a n He didn’t up his water intake, though. He wasn’t passing that fibre... 😣
I've been vegan for well over 1 year now and I agree with Craig in that I honestly physically feel the same! But, mentally I feel so much better knowing that I'm not contributing to suffering, I'm reducing my effect on our climate and I'm fuelling my body with healthier food (well apart from the pizzas, chocolate, burgers etc... hmm maybe that's why physically I feel the same, oops!). Luckily here in the UK veganism is growing so fast that nearly everywhere has vegan options, even McDonalds! I'm so glad that you're incorporating more plant-based food into your diet :)
Sorry to say but you are contributing to suffering because of the pesticides in vegan monocultures killing tons of insects and small animals. As for the climate, vegans need to have their plants and whatnot shipped across the world creating shipping pollution.
Btw grains are filled with antinutrients which irritate the gut, which inturn create leaky gut and mineral deficiencies. Removing animal products will lower the PH in your stomach which may cause acid reflux and the left eye twitching due to lack of calcium mobility (ironically enough it only took a few days for Wheezy to experience that). Parasite incubation and bateria overgrowth can also be a cause of that.
Jm Laf The definition of vegansim is to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation and cruelty to animals. This means that we know that your everyday actions e.g unknowingly stepping on a bug are unavoidable and therefore you may still consider yourself vegan. As far as animals being killed during crop production, in today’s world this is unavoidable but it is a far less damaging choice to animals, the environment and your body than choosing to consume animal products. We already create enough plant food on our planet to feed everyone living here, but due to feeding such a large percentage of what we grow to unnecessarily bred animals millions of people are starving every day. 51% of the worlds greenhouse emissions come from livestock and their byproducts. Emissions for agriculture are expected to rise to 80% by 2050, so arguing that plants are unsustainable is misinformed. As far as the health aspect is concerned, I’ll be honest I have never heard of the issues you have mentioned. But i do know that processed red meat is a class 1 carcinogen, meaning it definitely causes cancer. Calcium is found in green leafy vegetables, soy, nuts and seeds. The only thing you may have to supplement on a vegan diet is B12, this was originally found in soil but due to farming methods is now gone. Animals are supplemented this in their feed so meat eaters get this nutrient second hand via the flesh of the animal. Although b12 is commonly added to vegan milk, cheese etc so you can get enough b12 from fortified foods. If you are eating a balanced diet, be it vegan or not, calcium is not something anyone should worry about. When you first go vegan, your body goes through an adjustment period generally thought to be about 21 days. Although this varies depending on how you fuel your body. It takes many people, including myself, far longer to adjust which is unsurprising due to the fact that the large majority of us have been easing eating animal products multiple times a day. I think the most important thing about veganism is choosing to make a change, as consumers we hold the power to change how our food is produced. Personally I believe that the mass breeding and slaughter of animals is inhumane and cruel, therefore I simply align my morals with my actions. I believe in providing people with the facts, and letting them make an informed decision as these facts are so often hidden from us.
@@jmlaf13021) If your intolerant to certain grains, there are plenty of other carbs you can use like potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, couscous, etc. Leaky gut is caused by multiple long-term inflammatory markers including animal products and processed sugar. It is also caused by chronic constipation, which is associated with low fiber meals. Your digestive system has to ''push'' your bowel movements which can cause holes.
2) Having an Alkaline stomach is not exclusive to plant-based diets, but plants are much easier to digest meaning your body does not have not have to secrete as much acid. Sometimes by switching to a plant-based diet your enzymes are a little lazy and they have to adjust to high fiber intake, the same can be said for your microbiome.
@@jmlaf1302 Killing the insects on crops is currently an unavoidable result of agriculture, which is necessary for civilization. That is, feeding the world population is currently impossible without pesticides. By the same standard, we allow people to drive cars, despite knowing that this will inevitably result in a certain number of fatal accidents per year. By contrast, eating animals is unnecessary for civilization, and in fact is actively harmful to our long-term survival as a species. That's in addition to being incredibly cruel.
@@marieshark I don't support major factory farms that keep animals imprisoned. I think livestocks should be able to roam around and eat the grass instead of grains. As far as the red meat being carcinogenic, its quite hard to believe that since indigenous people eating a high meat diet didn't get cancer nor teeth problems. Cancer only really made an appearance once we started consuming tons of sugar, empty calories and processed crap and chemicals. Most minerals from nuts and seeds aren't absorbed because of the antinutrient content like phytic acid. You need to supplement way more than just b12, you need actual omega3 from animal sources since ALA in chia and flax doesnt get converted to DHA and EPA very well at all, maybe 4% if lucky. All fat soluble vitamins like A, D and K are highly missing. Carotene does not get converted to retinol very well at all. Vit D from the sun doesn't seem to cut it enough for a lot of vegans. K2 is just flat out missing. The bioavaibility of nutrients in fortified foods is questionable since you don't have the whole complex. As far as the adjustment goes, ive been maybe 90-95% plant based for 3-4 month and it fucked me over with quite a few problems. Now ive been on keto for 1 month and so far its fantastic. If the vegan diet makes you feel good, go for it. But for me, animal products and a low carbs diet helped me heal numerous issues and I do support a lot more farm raised animals instead of factory raised.
Not vegan, but I've added a whole lot more vegan meals in my life for 3 reasons: 1) they're usually cheaper to make (4$/400g meat vs 2$/400g tofu vs 1$/400g beans/etc), 2) they're usually quicker to cook (got to love saving time when you get back from work and have to cook) and 3) easier to manage your pantry (cans of beans/lentils/etc have better shelf life than meat in the fridge, frozen vegetables are way faster to unfreeze, etc). Just like he said, I didn't try to cut down on meat. I just tried to eat more of everything else and this mindset changes everything.
They're cheaper because of the extreme lack of nutrients compared to the meat, and especially if you're eating grass fed.
@@tahutoa911 You think that food price is based on nutrients? Seriously?
1. Dirt is free
2. Eat your meat raw
3. No
@sheldon pereira unless you have a diagnosed medical issue that means you require heme iron (from red meat) then you can easily get your iron from plants - I donate blood twice a year and have yet to have failed the iron test that is performed before each donation.
Although I am aware as a man i have less to worry about in the iron deficiency department.
B12 is easy to get as it's in most fortified plant milks, faux meats, tofu and cereal, I take a supplement once or twice a week as well just incase.
Vitamins and Minerals are all easy to get from plants and fruits - unless you are eating animal organs you worn be getting much in the way of vitamins/minerals anyways.
The only thing you might need to actively add to your diet would be something like chia of flax seeds to help you with your omega fats which as stated in the videos are very common in fish. You can get this pretty easily by topping a few meals a week with a handful of seeds or by eating breads with seeds in.
Cans of beans and lentils are not healthy they have a lot of salt plus doesn’t keep all nutrients, so if you really want to cook healthy that would take time grains take longer to cook
The only thing I wish this video had included was someone talking about the ethical reasons for going vegan. You met with someone to discuss health and environment but not animal rights.
Me too, I was thinking the same when I saw the video
I think the animal welfare aspect is pretty self evident. Everyone knows you have to kill animals to eat them, but not everybody knows the health or environmental effects
This is the best going vegan video I've even seen, Craig. I didn't feel like shouting at my screen all the time, because you got every info that people usually miss - but you were also very honest. I think it's great that at the end you will be having more vegan meals now. That's definitely the right approach. I think a lot of people dismiss changing their diet at all because they automatically think about cutting things out completely and forever. But you can just... not do that.
Louella.y veganism is a permanent lifestyle
He specifically says he's going plant based, not vegan. And (as a vegan), I have much more respect for him. He even edits corrections when he says "vegan" and the edit jumps in with "plant based".
I would love it if the whole family are able to do a bit more research and actually go vegan, but going vegan was never the aim of the video. It was all about trying plant based for a month.
Going vegan made me feel a little better but eating better and eating more whole plant based foods my life changed
I’m like the opposite, I went vegan for 2 years and got super skinny. I eat mostly animal products now and feel and look my best. Funny how different people are, maybe race or country of origin is a factor
@@Silver-Freddy vegans have to eat 10x more food than people who have a balance diet with meat. Starving yourself of calories is what makes you lose weight. That's why veganism is dangerous for developing children, they simply don't eat as much as adult do. Sometimes I just eat just 1 steak in a day and it's all I need.
I cut massively down on dairy and only drink plant based milk it feels amazing. Dairy always bloated me and I later found out I'm lactose intolerant (which many Chinese people are, I'm half) and I still get all the calcium and protein I need. Soya milk is sooo good.
Not everyone wants to be vegan
@@justicefonfara17 not everyone wants to feel better
"I went zero waste for a month".... your next challenge :p ??
Sounds literally impossible
@@bryans5878 have you ever looked it up or tried lol
@@samueldelacroix6358 I just did. Sounds for people without a social life.
@@bryans5878 how so???
I am doing it since january, it is easier than you think and I have a social life don't worry ;-) just need to find the place to buy your stuff without any plastic or anything else. In Europe it is more and more present !
I did a 30 day challenge that lasted 70 days. It only took about 11 days for my blood sugar to drop from 350 to 101, BP from 170/100 to 124/80 and my resting heart rate to drop from 85 to 58.
From a vegan, thank you for making such an unbiased video! If you ever want more motivation to stay vegan from an animal agriculture/cruelty perspective, I highly recommend watching the free online documentary DOMINION. Watching dominion is what pushed me to go 100% vegan and it was the best decision I ever made! Also, awesome editing in this video, I love your style and will be subscribing.
And if it's for the climate/environmental reasons then watch cowspiracy on Netflix
yup! i had tried to go vegan for a while and i WAS successful but frustrated that everytime i saw meat or dairy based foods i was craving it. So i watched cowspiracy, what the health, (both netflix) and animal slaughterhouse youtube videos and it totally helped kill those cravings and finally let me see what was on the plate not as "meat" or "pork" or "beef" but as cows and chickens and pigs who wanted to live and had that taken away from them or who had babies they wanted to love and nurture but were separated from at their birth.
@@lovelypacific that's awesome! Great work for making the connection when most others would just give up ❤
And if your not a vegan, visit a local homestead of a non-commercial farm where you can get high quality meat.
@@lovelypacific Right? I've never focused on the "it's healthier" aspect. Nobody disagrees with the idea that more kindness is a good thing for one's self, for one's family, for one's community, etc. I've found that the "a-mazing" feeling comes from knowing I'm not at least partially responsible for causing the fear of death in another being. The dietician said something that really caught my ear. At 22:05 she says, "You can do anything. Your body, your choice." Somehow, "You CAN'T do anything. Your body MY choice" just doesn't sit well. The desire to control others (to death) stems from the lack of an ability to control one's self.
"Oh, what I want to know is...ARE YOU KIND?" Garcia/Hunter
Hey Wheezy! Not only did watching this make my day after a particularly rough one, but as a vegan myself I'm so proud of you for giving this a go! There's a lot of hate thrown our way and I appreciated that you covered the topic with a lot of nuance and fully committed to attempting it. I do it personally for ethical reasons and I think the message at the end about the best takeaway being to limit animal products even if you don't eliminate one is a really great one.
Also, Jake always makes me smile.
I was really happy to see him do this challenge and have such a positive experience. It's all about progress. He also presented the topic in a very open and respectful way.
this two year old video seems like a decent enough place to say that the algorithm brought me to you some time over the past week and I can't stop watching
I wanted to tell you that besides smoothies, you can veganize almost every dessert. I love to do that.
Later edit: I just finished the video now, and as a plant based dude since around 4 years I must say bro, you freakin ROCK! This video is amazing. You were so unbiased, which is so unusual, I loved it. Very often people laugh at me or just think that I will die from deficiencies, even though I am 1.78 and 99 kgs, that you being so unbiased were a breath of air. You also knew about the omega 3 from chia seeds and did not eat french fries and replacement burgers, which is also amazing, you know how to eat healthy whole foods full of nutrients. Have a nice day !
@@IJoeAceJRI did I say otherwise?
@@IJoeAceJRI this is what that besides stand for. :) it means that you can veganize smoothies like he did but not only that but more. I make cakes or literally anything
JoeAceJR stop acting like you don’t know exactly what they meant. It wasn’t difficult to understand whatsoever. Lol
JoeAceJR i get that.... I’m not an idiot. What I’m telling you is that you clearly understood what he meant aside from his “error”, and there’s absolutely NO need for you to bother trying to explain something that NOBODY misunderstood. You’re wasting your time being picky about something that doesn’t matter just like I’m wasting my time by replying to you when you obviously don’t understand such a simple concept.. Jesus nevermind hahaha
@@mayafrancis6660 Dear your wasting your time and your sanity/ health by continuing on with this rant feed. Let it go.
I am switching between being Vegetarian and not being Vegetarian every week for Health reasons and Oatmeal Milk REALLY tastes better then Cow Milk after 1 Week or so.
I am Vegan for several hours everyday, I'd say nearly 95% or more of the day.
Yeah Ive just started buying oatmeal milk instead too!!
@@GBoz94
Yeah i feel that it just tastes better with Oatmeal. And my tongue tell me its less salty then cows milk.
I eat 250 g of Oatmeal every day with Oatmilk and 30 g of Whey Protein and a Cut in Ripe Banana and 100 g of mixed Nuts cause i am a Natural Bodybuilder.
i eat that since 1 year now and i dont get tired of it. You can also use Cacao instead of Whey Protein Powder its cheaper but has more sugar.
@@sheldoncooper8199 plus it's actually ethical, and healthier! No hormones or pus too.
Soy Milk has same nutrient value as cows milk.
You'e really mastered this new style of video, Craig! Super interesting. Love the longer format!
I really enjoy your dedication to well-reasoned, scientifically sourced discussions on these topics. Gives me a good feeling not to run into a bunch of myths. I've been hearing about you forever over on Vlogbrothers and so glad I came to check it out for myself. Appreciate your channel!
I'm thrilled you know the difference between vegan and plant-based, damn!
Same thing
Lol. Sad.
Saskia Hagenlocher it’s not a hard concept to understand
Saskia Hagenlocher it’s not hard to understand.
@@galacticgaming5058 And yet so many people don't get it! I went vegan and my family flipped out about how much protein I was getting, where I was getting my B12 and other nutrients. But when my (larger) cousin went plant-based a year later and lost a bunch of weight, they all said how proud they were and how amazing the plant-based diet is...
Awesome video! Glorious collabs! Wonderful edutainment! Excellent delivery, as always! Love the Hell out of you!
Jesus Christ!!
If you want something educational, read “The Vegetarian Myth.” It dives into the destructive history of agriculture-causing the devastation of prairies and forests, driving countless species extinct, altering the climate, and destroying the topsoil.
Vegans and Vegetarians aren’t as ethically “good” as they think themselves to be.
Nick P lollllll
Wøw! That'sAløtOfBandReferences, reading comprehension isn’t your forte, is it?
We’re not talking about the health benefits of being a Vegan or Vegetarian vs other diets. We’re talking about the moral high ground that Vegans take regarding their decision for becoming one. When it reality it’s just as damaging to the environment and animals as any other diet.
Also, your statement literally makes no sense. I understand, making comprehensive sentences can be difficult for those on a low fat diet (our brains main source of nourishment) I suggest getting into Keto. If you start now, it might be able to reverse your degenerating brain. Good luck.
@@nickp959 You were really itching to make that last jab, huh? Dont be such an asshole, dude.
Your comment was simple. Read this book. Veganism contributes to all the same problems animal agriculture does. Does that book have an answer to what scale those issues would be reduced to if we ate crops directly and skipped the energy conversion from plants to animal? Surely some issues would expand but animal agriculture is inherently inefficient for most of the planet.
Also you're the one talking about reading comprehension, but I didnt say anything about health benefits of veganism? I meant simply existing causes harm to those you share the earth with. Veganism is about reducing harm. There are a million things you can do to be more ethical, being vegan is one of the easiest.
I look forward to a more pleasant response...
I was a massive wheezy waiter fan a few years ago, and now this video popped up in my recommended. Honestly it reminded me why I loved your content and your humour and editing have becomeven better. Thanks for trying the plant based diet! I'm a little sad your wife didn't decide to join you on it, as it's easier with support. If you have some time definitely check out forks over knives, cowspiracy and dominion. So many reasons to stick to eating plants!!
There are definitely a lot of reasons to stick with a plant-based diet. Forks over Knives was the first documentary I watched that impacted my food choices.
@@VinceLia1 i went for the environment, and then did feel exactly how that cab driver described : AWESOME. So yeah, I have never looked back.
If he cooks more often, his wife will not get vegan, but join him eventually more often. Did the trick for me, my girlfriend isn't vegan. But now I know what she likes and I love to cook, so most of the time she eat's vegan, also her skin and hair got (even) better, that's for her a big argument. But I#m not mad at her when she eats meat only when she didn't eat up the meat.
I have been a Vegan for a whole year now, and honestly...... I love it! I feel absolutely amazing, with both my mental clarity and I just don´t any guilt at all, but there is only one thing I personally regret about being a Vegan, and that is, the fact that I didn´t become a Vegan years earlier. So can absolutely recommend to people that aren´t Vegan to try it out, sure your body might have to get use to only eating plant based, but it´s worth it! Even I went through these things in the begining, but ones you´ll get really nice into the Vegan lifestyle it´s great, trust me I´m saying this from my honest experience, so what are you waiting for? try it :D
I can see your comment is from a year ago, hope you still feel great! I am just trying vegan diet and have been watching a tons of videos on the topic and omg they are confusing!!! Different people say the complete opposite. Your comment is really inspiring so thank you! 😌
your editing is so unique and slick and fun....i came for the vegan impact....but i subscribed for your awesome.
Me too!
Vegan impact? You mean all the habitats lost from monocrop culture? Or the impact on field mice whose homes are caved in and smashed by plows. Most get shredded by the machine. Even if you don’t eat animals you’re promoting animal brutality.
@@Silver-Freddy OK, I'll bite. Since the majority of crops is used to feed the animals anyway, choosing a vegan diet is still more ethical. But no vegan claims to be perfect. Veganism is the philosophical position that exploitation of and cruelty to sentient beings is ethically indefensible and should be avoided whenever it is possible and practicable to do so. Vegans themselves do not claim this position is absolute nor do they strive for perfection. Rather, the accusation that vegans fail to be vegan because they cannot be perfect is an external one imposed by people who do not understand veganism.
@@MJ-ze3vw Yeah but red meat is yummy.
I totally agree with this comment. Me too! Nice work!
A lot of ethical vegans will come for these people for the baby steps approach, but the fiber shock to your system is a good example of why the baby steps approach shouldn’t be attacked. A vegan diet can shock the system. Some people have digestion issues, desperately miss their favorite foods, or other challenges. Slowly transitioning to veganism is super valid for a lot of people and can make it stick longer (I was vegetarian for three years before going vegan). Anyways, this was a wild cool video. You really nailed exactly how I felt when I went vegan: pretty much the same as before. But for me it wasn’t about health, it was about the animals and the environment.
Nobody At All any ethical choice is a GOOD choice. People shouldn’t attack each other so sad
I always recommend a gradual transition. Some people can do it over night, but I've found that doing it over time is easier on the body and people seem to stick with it. I went vegan for health reasons in the beginning and then learned about all the other advantages.
Thanks for giving this a try despite all the hate.
NutritionFacts.org, the book How Not to Die, and the documentary Forks Over Knives are all great resources on this topic health-wise.
CasR143 YAAAAS 👏👏👏👏
OMG Vegan Tina is here everyone... Let's pray for this comment section to stay civil
Valeria Vagapova well hello. I’m happy to have your attention!
@@vegantina6565 I actually didn't see any rude comments from you here (so far), so I'm apologising for assuming! I'm glad you seem to have become more positive and kind since the last time I saw you somewhere. I genuinely mean it.
Valeria Vagapova no need to apologize. It’s all good.
I have been on a mostly plant based (like 95%) diet for a few years now and I feel so much better. It's nice to feel light after eating a big meal, instead of feeling like my stomach is full of rocks. I also, having sore muscles is pretty rare and much less intense for me. To be honest, the dairy stuff is what I miss the most, but I'm not super strict about it so I'll have some from time to time.
Glad you mentioned plant based and not vegan. Too much junk food (not really food) is vegan. I know too many unhealthy, thin on the outside/fat on the inside vegans. There is a huge difference between WFPB and vegan.
I went vegan and felt bloted the first couple weeks but that was it, never felt tired or anything, it was awesome, i felt so light and energized. Best decision of my life.
veganism kills you over several years, you feel great at first only because you stop eating shit that's called processed foods, but after 1-2 years, you end up being malnourished and if you go longer you go to the hospital.
Humans need to eat meat. This is a fact, go look up how many vegans ended up in the hospital compared to people on a pure carnivore diet (I am not advising that you go carnivore I'm just using this as an example).
The facts don't lie, eat healthy and don't ruin your life.
Delimon007 those who end up in the hospital are not well informed on what to eat and what nutrients they’re lacking. Getting blood work done regularly is the best option when vegan but those ppl probably do not keep up with their health in that sense. As long as you’re intaking Protein, Carbs, Fats, Vitamins & Minerals then you do no need Meat in your diet to survive . You need those essential nutrients, though.
Delimon007 studies also show that eating red meat leads to many diseases, cancers + type 2 diabetes.. also arthritis . Sooo..
@@daisyale
Okay, so why is it that people on a pure carnivore diet debunk these studies, are extremely healthy, fit, and in shape?
Why did our ancestors not have these cancers and diseases if eating red meat is bad for you?
You don't seem to get it do you?
Edit: In case you did not understand, pretty much all of our food is processed now, to include red meat. The study founded that eating processed foods leads to those conditions, they incorrectly linked red meat to this. It is not that red meat causes these issues, but that the food is processed which causes these issues.
In other words, we are being poisoned.
Delimon007 those people are healthy because meat has high protein . But, you do not need to eat meat to get protein in your diet.
I do understand the processed food now.
Our ancestors had to survive & their only way to survive was by eating meat & now, in present, we are lucky to have easier access to food.
My point... vegans go to the hospital when they aren’t well informed with their nutrient intake & that’s why they get sick.
Whether you want to eat meat or not, it is not necessary to survive. Unless you only eat salads , then that’s a different story, of course you will get sick.
Also, many vegans go vegan because of animal cruelty. Not always because of health concerns.
Lastly, there’s vegans who have not eaten meat for years... past 1-2 years and they are perfectly fine.
This video is uh-mazing. I went vegetarian for a few years, and I didn't feel any different. My cholesterol went down though. I look forward to the CBD video.
I am so much happier after going vegan. I have more energy and don't feel guilty after ever meal!
Congrats for going vegan. Glad to hear it's working for you.
I'm not vegan. Still have plenty of energy eating low carb and no sugar. And I NEVER feel guilty after every meal.
You should never feel guilty for eating anything!
Unless it's guilt about animals suffering, then that's understandable
@@CrownedLily psychopath?
In 2017, someone challenged me to go Vegan for a month. The first two weeks were rough but early into the third week, I felt lighter, happier, and generally like I'd been walking around with a 70-lb hockey bag strapped to my shoulders for my entire life and now it was lifted off. After I finished my month though, I kept the plant-based diet but switched to vegetarianism which allows daily dairy as well as fish, and meat once a month so my diet is still 93% plant based with a wee bit of dairy and some curried goat. I've gotta say, 6 years on, and I feel great.
Nuts, seeds and whole grains should normally be pretty filling and are really important nutritionally for a plant-based diet. Dr Greger's daily dozen is a good baseline for healthy eating for anyone, especially for vegans. 12 nutrition categories to try to hit each day, that are research-backed ways to improve your health with the most nutritional bang for your bites. I am not religious with it but it's a useful guideline for meal planning.
Dr. Greger is great! I'm with you about the daily dozen, it's a great place to start and can help people understand what to eat and how much.
The Daily Dozen app is super helpful!!
Vegan for 10 years. We eat a lot of nuts and make lots of creamy sauces with nut butters. That'll help with the calorie thing
Or you could just eat meat to get those nutrients, the way nature intended. Pretend all you want, you're still an omnivore. 😉
@@ModernGentleman Keep on feasting on carcasses. Over generations vegans will completely adapt on a vegan diet.
@@macs-13 sure will. We've adapted just fine naturally. That's how natural selection works. If we had evolved as herbivores, that's what we'd be. But we're not. You can't just "decide" to change your evolutionary traits, that's why vegan have to take vitamins and proteins to supplement what the body isn't getting, but needs, from meat. And your kids will aquire the same genes that makes their bodies require meat for proper metabolism, it makes no difference if you decide to eat meat or not, that's not how evolution works. To adapt generationally to a vegan diet, you'd have to keep all humans who need meat proteins in their diet from reproducing (which is about everybody). And even that would take literally hundreds or even thousands of years. Do what you want of course, but going against nature to appease your feelings isn't healthy in any regard. 👌
@UCy9tbxa_B-L02DxObdBle_Q lmao. I'm not enforcing any "beleifs", just saying it like it is. I've not said anything untrue. You want to malnourish yourself so a cow can live long into retirement, go right ahead. And I'm not sure where you're from, but here in the U.S. sanity is disappearing more rapidly than ever 😄. Much love anyway ✌
@@ModernGentleman I would love to go omnivore. If I could go back to the days when our ancestors used to hunt. But I just can not support these meat industries they are beyond inhumane. I am life I respect life. Life is not a business. If a person will keep on thinking about itself nothing good will happen to this damn earth.
I just want to know what your mom was doing on her phone
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I did it for health reasons: I had intractable migraines and hadn't intended to eat only plant-based, but the migraine elimination diet led me to discover that the inflammation cascade that triggered my every other day migraine was from animal products, but that's just my experience.
Do you still have headaches, its better or worst now?
@@polentusmax6100 The diet reduced them from about 15-20/month down to 1-3, so I will still get one if something else triggers, like lack of sleep, but it's made a dramatic difference.
I texted a picture of an eggplant to all my friends and family. Lmfao
Absolute mad lad
As soon as I realized we Don't NEED to eat animals for our survival, I stopped. The next day. Been vegan 4 years 8 months now.
Most nutrients in plants are not bioavailable. Nutrition from plants is hindered by Anti-nutrients and fiber. Even if we could absorb all plant nutrients, there are vital vitamins (A (beta carotene has a poor conversion rate, and 50% of women can't use it at all), B12, B6, D3, F, and K2) that are not found in plant foods. Vegans also miss out on heme iron, CoQ10, CLA, and amino acids. Supplementation should not be relied on, because many supplements are not tested for absorption or they have the wrong kinds of vitamins. Plus, it's not natural to rely on supplements, fortified foods, or things like nutritional yeast, as these things are not readily available in nature. There's no indigenous groups that maintain a vegan diet, but there's multiple examples of groups that eat mainly animal foods. Indigenous peoples often have good bone structures, health, and teeth. Not to mention, that ancestrally we only ate certain plants depending on the region we came from. Europeans were not growing bananas and exotic fruits. Also, flying in fruits from other countries is more detrimental to the environment than locally raised (especially grass fed/pastured) animal products. Non local plant foods are also depleted in nutrients, since they are not fresh. If you eat a cow that's raised on its natural diet, from nose to tail (muscle, bones, and organ meats) then you will get all the nutrition you need.
Going vegan may make you feel healthier temporarily, since you're eating more whole foods, but it's simply not a sustainable or healthy diet in the long term. Many vegans lose too much weight, have a weak bone structure (if starting from a young age), suffer from brain fog, age faster, have irregular hormones (low testosterone in men, loss of periods in women) have bad teeth due to excess sugar,and even kill their children with their diets. There's also studies on how vegans are more likely to suffer from strokes. It's certainly not a good option for health or the environment. Not to mention the fact that deer, insects, and rodents are killed often in conventional agriculture.
@Bryan Pratt Aren't you ignoring the fact that we are much more successful at getting meat than Lions?
@Bryan Pratt You made the statement that we do not have claws or large teeth, so it's not natural for us to eat meat. My argument is that having those attributes is just one evolutionary strategy for obtaining meat. There are other strategies possible. For humans it could be large brains and hunting cooperatively, which would be our natural way of obtaining meat.
@Bryan Pratt Our front teeth are actually evolutionarily developed to peel off pieces of meat to eat. thats why they are more slim
@Preto do Zimbabwe Cow are herb based people :) So they don't eat each other. What are you talking about? :) Oh, you talk about some of the animals that eat meat right?
THe strongest animals such as Elephant, Gorilla eat plant based diet. Where do tthey get the protein from :)) Oh, plants, because they don't eat meat.
What about bears? Oh! Oh! Sure they might eat a fish here and there.
Definitely agree with Jarvi. I'm not big on tempeh and seitan and other meat replacements because they will inevitably be compared to the meat I'm not having. But there are so many cultures around the world with cuisines that are largely or majority vegan. Southern Indian food, specifically Dosas, is amazing and flavorful on its own merit so you don't miss meat or dairy at all.
I just think of them as completely different foods. I make my own seitan that I love because I use seasoning and ingredients that I enjoy. I can't stand tempeh though.
I think it's good to note that tempeh and seitan aren't really "meat replacements" in the cultures they're from - they're just another use of soy, but the West tends to use them that way. They're good as long as you don't expect them to taste anything like meat, because they don't!
Also, I'm Indian, and honestly half the reason I'm still vegetarian after moving out of my parents' house is because Indian vegetarian food is sooooo gooooooooood
Tempeh is not a meat replacement, it is just awesome in it's own right, my wife is Indo and it's a staple there and for our family, and we're def not vegan.
tofu, tempeh, and seitan aren't replacement foods. replacement foods refers to the artificial meat replacements like boca and beyond meat.
I'm a big fan of tempeh. I can see how it can be used as meat replacement, as I've made a really good Italian sausage with tempeh. Although, it's great on it's own and absorbs the flavors you're using to cook it. I would consider Beyond Meat and Gardein as meat substitutes.
I literally was eating meat and dairy last week, had a sausage sandwich and felt nauseated by the idea of meat. I went vegan 5 days ago, my stomach is struggling and adjusting to the changes but other than that I feel lighter, I feel fuller and I dont feel guilty. No harmed animals going into my food is helping me so much morally and I am ready to persue this for the rest of my life. I will always be pro veganism🙋🏻♀️
damp flannel I just went vegan 3 days ago and I’m feeling really good except for the major gas and bloating which will hopefully go away soon it’s just an adjustment. I feel fuller and lighter as well I love it! Are you taking any supplements also?
Your body will adjust! It took me a couple weeks but since then, my health has been incredible & I feel so much better. Not to mention more aligned with my ethics
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Yay! I love that you acknowledged this was plant based ❤ i hope you try it again one day but for life 🌱😊 i went vegan over night because o found out what happens to the animals and i just couldn't deal with being a part of that. But if you want to go plant based totally take your time 💚
Plant based 4 years. Read “Forks over Knives”, watch the movie. Best thing I have ever done.
I agree. That's what convinced me to switch. Plant based for years now and feel years younger.
Which doesn't necesary mean that works same for everyone. I went plant based 4 months, almost fainted at the end. Healthy Diet doesn't mean that you exclude some food but to make a balance, to go for advice to doctor, to make tests which will show what is best for YOUR body, not to go plant based bcs you saw some dumbass video on YT. And telling people to go vegan should be illegal.
mihailo stajic You were obviously doing it wrong if you were fainting. It’s not a diet. I did not do it off of something based on You Tube. I was rehabbing from a stroke and it was presented to me through Loma Linda University rehab. I was sitting in a wheelchair at the time of the first viewing and worked into it, which is what they recommend. I watched the video Forks over Knives many times, to gain a better understanding before embarking on it. You’re kind of a dick.
John Reinert great job! 👍👍
rosannasmom1 Thank you kindly! 👌
Sir, I like you. You're open minded, yet not so open minded to the point where your brain falls out. Subscribed.
Thats a great phrase! Resonnated with me
I've heard Richard Dawkins quote that, not sure where from.
Well said sir,well said.
Andrew Woo haha I feel like that’s how I describe myself 😂 just posted a new vid about being vegan and why it’s so healthy! Be sure to check it out if you want all the info! 🌱💪🏼
I was on a feeding tube for 10 months. I was limited to protien shakes for a yr after that. I just started back on solid food earlier this yr.
I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I never buy or cook meat. When I'm in a restaurant, I try choosing a vegeterian/vegan option if it's available and I will eat meat if someone else is cooking for me. But I never prepare it myself. I don't know if I could be vegan one day, but I'm leaning on becoming vegetarian... someday.
Glad to hear that. I basically am the same and personally think thats a great way to eat. I eat 95% of the time vegetarian and try to get my (small amounts of) dairy products from local farms and if i get access to some good quality meat once or twice a month i enjoy it. I think its a good, balanced way of eating and i cant feel bad enough about it to go vegan and replace these animal products with tofu or something else god knows where from. I think the main goal should be to think about the environmental impact of your food choices and keep in mind that factory farming is a disgusting thing noone should support. But that doesnt mean one has to go vegan in my humble opinion
That’s great
That's how I transitioned. It did take me more than 6 years but I've been strict vegan for almost a year now!