Going plant based saved my life. I can't imagine going back now that im pain free for the first time in my life! I've even picked up on veganism now and I'm loving it!
@@aldahrishi4795 if you're implying it's expensive you're incorrect. It's very cheap to get a balanced array of plant foods. Infact, when me and my mom made the switch she would compare receipts from grocery hauls and she noticed that we saved money on food literally every single time. I don't remember the exact amount but it was something like $200 Canadian dollars every 2 weeks that we saved.
I get where mike is coming from. But i did vegan for 2 weeks and my cholesterol went from 260 to 133. My thyroid is functioning better along with kidney function.
@@Chubz79 i increased water intake also. The previous creatinine level was 1.50 the last was a little over 1. The animal protein was also taxing my kidneys. I'm not going to say it's a fix all but i feel better. I'll stay on it for now.
When I cut meat out of my diet and went vegan, it cured my anxiety/depression, I lost 65 lbs, I slept so much better after having panic attacks for almost a year trying to fall asleep, and it helped my thyroid disorder. It completely changed my life. I wish people would stop labeling vegans as this kind of crazy cult. I think they misinterpret the passion we have for how good we feel and the incredible differences we notice being vegan. It's so amazing, I wish more people.
When animals are killed the hormones such as cortisol gets released into the animals bloodstream and in turn when we eat said animals we absorb what ever stress hormones that were secreted during the death and life of the animals we eat , so maybe it may help
There are crazy cults for everything, including vegans so yea you shouldn’t label all vegans crazy but that also means you can’t defend all vegans for being in the right state of mind
Also quit veganism after two years because it was very inconvenient and expensive way back then. But because it’s more popular now, its a lot easier and cheaper and decided to try again this year. Very excited. I know I’m going to feel really good!
Vegan for 6 years and vegetarian before that for my whole life. Been healthy and have had really good cholesterol and blood values through my life. I feel awesome and never had any problems building muscle or sleep.
Try a cheeseburger and see how you adapt. You will be surprised. You are obviously brainwashed and dont realise why you have canine teeth. We a re omnivore you fool.
I’m on this vegan stuff right now. I fast for 16 hours and then have an 8 hour feed window that I stuff myself with a plant based protein, spinach, fruits, brown rice, hella water, avocados, rice cakes..I feel good. Just sore af lol
Recovery depends on sunbathing, number of hours you sleep, the quality of warmup you did before the workout, the quality of stretches you did after the workout & the mental stress you have in your life. Just gave you 4-5 genuine factors which made your sore AF LOL
I follow plant based and intermittent fasting too. Great lifestyle for health ! I Skip alot of rope,bodyweight training,medicine balls and only plants.🌱💪 as bruce lee said the athlete training for muscle should be sure to work on speed and flexibility or they will be like a low geared truck chasing a rabbit. Overall fitness and health you just can't beat a meatless animal protein cholesterol free diet to accompany the workouts. Lift heavier more often and add caloroes if you want to grow.Animal protein has no magical ingredients you can't get from plants in a better way.
In a better way? It is a hell of a lot easier to obtain the required nutrition from animal protein and fats. Who would want to go cholesterol free? It is vital for human health, cholesterol is not the enemy. I have no idea why you used Bruce Lee in your comment, it was totally irrelevant to your point for plants.
@@takeoffyourblinkers to let one know you are lighter and more athletic on a plant based diet. Cholesterol good for you and vital? So wrong you are. You're right it is easy to eat animal protein. Easy sucks. Hard is plant based. Telling you i know the hard way so your easy way is irrelevant and old news. Not the best way to go anymore.....face it. Man up and go hard....easy....says the meat eater who feels it's vital. What nutrients am i devoid of? Cholesterol is naturally made in a good way you don't need it dietary that just clogs arteries and limps ypur dick man. Cholesterol is the enemy. Hemp seed is your best source of fatty acids all 9 essential plus protein no cholesterol for example. Why eat antibiotics, stress and things that cause inflammation and poor recovery. You're easy is just that....easy is not as knowledgeable as hard. You have no idea what you speak of. We do not need dietary cholesterol for any other reason than that of poor nutritional education and knowledge. Belief in the food system. If you think beef is better than broccoli you are mistaken my friend.
I mention Bruce because some guy said he was going to get smaller and deteriorate... What would have getting smaller have to do with that? One can get smaller and stronger, faster and better at combat. C.T will be even stronger if he sticks to it for a while i guarantee it. Maybe not bigger....but faster, stronger and healthier overall. I know it for a fact ....🌱💪
@@gardenstrongfitness1895 Yes I have been vegan. There is no proof to any of your assertions about the lipid hypothesis, or the diet heart either. I could use the same argument that you use for cholesterol about carbs. As there is zero need for carbs for human health. So why would you incorporate more than 60 percent of it in your diet. Maybe you don't know as much as you think you do when it comes to nutrition, or you don't want to further any knowledge that might not confirm your biases.
Inconvenience is a HUGE reason why people quit being plant based. Especially if they travel frequently. However, with planning it can be done quite easily.
I have been vegan in the past and it was very difficult. In my opinion we should incorporate both - animal and plant foods in our diets and not go these extremes like vegan or carnivore.
It seems like the industry purposely ignores Indians. Punjabis and in particular many Sikhs have many examples of big and strong dudes and they are vegan their whole lives.
Not vegans. They follow a vegetarian diet. Dairy is a big component of north Indian diets. Vegan might be a morally superior position, but I do not think it is appropriate for a natural strength athlete in all honesty.
@@dawnoftruth1 lmao a Tibetan monk would get his teeth knocked in by a low-level boxer, a construction worker, or pretty much any person with a little bit of muscle that has meat in their diet
I am plant based/vegan for health reasons and not necessarily ethical purposes. I'm against animal cruelty but it's not a something I care for to protest bout. A whole food plant based diet makes so much sense for me.
been vegetarian all my life and don't find any need to go meat, only real reason I hear in favour of meat is TASTE , the other reason "protein soure" which I hear is merely the icing on the cake ; Now I'm talking purely in layman terms ; among a population who have are non athletes, non body builders ; so its bascially what you are accustomed to (do I have to explicitly say I from India) - that being the premise I dont find it suprirsing at all that many meat eaters going vegan resume to their older eating habits in a couple of years
yeah- the massive and rich "vegan bandwagon"- what percentage of the population is vegan? How rich are the meat and dairy industries?? where are these millionaire vegans rolling about in the dosh they made exploiting carrots and beans???
Being meat eater, vegetarian or vegan it's a choice and preference of everyone's own. People should understand and be open minded towards it and share knowledge instead of slandering which what happening these days alot.
Killing, torturing, and paying for suffering is a preference of everyone's own. People should understand and be open minded towards it and share knowledge instead of slandering which is whats happening these days a lot.
Going vegan is very difficult for at least some months. Because your body is not used to forming some important minerals like zinc and magnesium. And that makes you feel dizzy until your body is accustomed to it. You’ll loose weight, feel low and a little weak for a few months. Understanding the deficit and aiding it with proper supplements will help a lot. All you have to know is what are the nutrients that are dominantly coming from you non-veg sources. If you plan it well, it’s easy and very good for your overall health. You’ll feel a drastic change for a few months though. It’s like any other addition. Your body craves for that sensation. A strong mindset is very much required . (Meant for anybody that is willing to go Vegan)
Obviously buddy 😂 Hence the health issues and needing to drop 30lbs. Its in his interest to promote his ‘12 flavours’ etc etc and veganism. The fasting sounds interesting although intermittent fasting has been around for donkeys
@@TUBZ600 I like transparency for the youth that follow him that think all they need is broccoli and chickpeas to get big.... I'm old enough to know but the 16 year old that thinks he's Natty doesn't.
100% not true. I tried vegetarian diet, lost alot of muscle, gained fat..upped calories over 1k and upped my trt dose to 400mg frm 160mg. Lost ALOT of muscle.
idont get it he eats 1 meal a day and how big is the plates is 1 meal sufficient for his gains ? im curious to see what that 1 meal is and how big it is
It's important when you are on a vegan diet always do your blood work to see what are you lacking like vitamin D , B12 etc etc. I'm on a vegan diet & intermittent diet & no alcohol or stoking.
The important thing is your health. To others being perceived a certain way by other people, (whom ironically can care less about you) is more important?
A friend of mine went vegan for years he lost a lot of weight then he broke his leg and the shit wouldn’t heal. His Dr put him back on fish & meat, he’s feels great now and no longer a vegan.
Vegan is one of the worst diets in the world for human beings. As bad as the super size me diet and the donuts and ice cream diet. Just in different ways.
That's called a regular balanced diet of meats and vegetables. Vegan is zero meat or it's a different diet. You don't incorporate, but I get what you're saying.
All those people out there that think going plant-based and that you can be a bodybuilder and be plant-based are right. There's no scientific proof that we need a certain amount of animal protein in our body to build muscle. In the end lifting weight whether it's body weight or using actual dumbbells or machines is what builds muscle. Our body synthesizes and utilizes plant-based amino acids and proteins way better than protein from animals which can cause all types of inflammation and autoimmune issues. Plus unless you eat super clean sources of meat you are just putting a ton of toxins in your body that then affects your liver and kidneys and blood and lymph. If you are defending the meat and dairy industry then you are addicted not educated.
Intermittent fasting is easy when you eat plenty of high quality fat. Which is incorporated with high quality meat, very satiating, you naturally will eat less when you drop carb consumption to a minimum and replace it with fat that we have eaten for 100,000s of years.
Better fats can be found in nuts, avocados, chia seeds, etc.... The American diet relies heavily on animal protein as its main source, which is why heart disease has risen in the United States. There are simply better alternatives.
Digestion is the most strenuous thing your body does all day. Intermittent fasting stimulates mitochondrial growth, not just a good thing, but a great thing. And yes, there are extremely few actual vegetarians, much less vegans. All of my vegetarian friends "only" eat poultry and fish...what a joke. I try not to like Mike Rashid, but he's an inspiration.
Their is more than one way to skin a cat if plant based works for you do it if carnivore works for you do it low carb keto just pick something and stick to it long enough to know If it helps
I hear so many amazing life changing success stories on both sides carnivore and plant based. I’m not in it for the ethics purely health. I don’t know which to start, Dam.
Been vegan 4 years but for me it's inconvenient so I eat lil bit meat when needed mostly at work for lunch if I don't bring vegan meal but goin vegan is really hard
bro I was whole food plant based vegan for over 4 years, it is not optimal for human health. Eat locally sourced dairy, eggs, chicken and beef. Fish... I easily got back to a healthy weight and started bulking with lean muscle mass as soon as I added these back in my diet. Not to mention massive improvement of cognitive symptoms like depression, brain fog, low energy... Veganism is a myth. Every vegan bodybuilder is on PEDS/steroids. They shouldn't be idolized by anyone.
@@frankiefernandez5252 What is real protein to you? Protein is protein. Cows get their protein from plants, then you get protein from their meat. Protein from meat is coming from a secondary source. Now, there is no way a human can eat as much as a cow to satisfy protein needs by a single source, but that's why there is a variety of plant based options available. A 3oz steak has as much protein and calories as 2 tablespoon peanut butter sandwich with quality bread but without the trans fat. Eating a plant based diet is harder and more expensive, but so much more beneficial in the long run. As a weightlifter and on a vegan diet for the past 1 year, I've seen massive increases in my PRs and massive decreases in inflammation, bloating, cholesterol, and blood pressure. My bench is at 365lbs and my deadlift is at 525lbs. Protein doesn't make you stronger at the gym. It's just the building blocks to help grow muscle that you create at the gym. The source of where your muscle is getting that protein doesn't matter, but the health risks of eating a high protein diet and a high animal protein diet has been proven.
@@theaarongarcia One of the main reasons I eat real meat (grass-fed) is for the importance of K2. The cow eats grass , the enzymes in the cows stomach turns the grass into vitamin K2. K2 removes the excess Calcium deposits from your joints, heart, etc.. You cannot get K2 from plants, only k1. This is one of many reasons the elderly have bad hearts and joints today. The reduction of k2 and the increase in Insulin spikes. THE END.
Vegan is a philosophical movement. Let's just call it what it is: vegetarian! Sick of peeps saying vegan when they mean vegetarian. Why does it seem to be all or nothing, go flexitarian!.Also that leaves more scope for variety ie mik and eggs or flexi animal protein cheats.
Im plant based because after connecting with natures plant foods, medicines, extensive research of the ancient ancestors of khem...and even looking at animals...and wisdom from shamanic ceremonies... I'm plant based because nature showed me the animals dont say eat me...plants are an intelligence created by nature for nourishment...most animals that eat other animals are eating animals that eat plants...heck even the supposed biggest dinosaur...the long neck....was herbivores...
Being a vegan is okay because as far as I'm concerned, eating meat is reserved for those at the top of the food chain such as wolves or eagles. On the other hand, cattle is meant to provide meat rather than eating it. And as for me, a fresh and abundant vaginatarian diet suits me just fine. Life is tasty! LOL
I tried vegan powerlifting. Unless you're on steroids, you *WILL* lose strength and muscle on a vegan diet. My recovery times increased, and my gains slowed. My erector spinae were screaming, and when I finally ate a tenderloin steak I *IMMEDIATELY* felt better. Vegan diets are a great way to lose weight and improve health, but they're suboptimal for athletic performance in my experience. Can't have it all I'm afraid
@Conrad Mann Actually, no. The fact that I along with many others do not experience veganism as some superior magic pill illustrates the need for a rigorous scientific approach and not some *religious obsession* with a diet that people generally choose because they have a moral issue with factory farming. Different diets do different jobs, and none of them accomplish all goals equally. Important distinction.
I use to like this guy but I hate the bullshitting.... Vegan plant based products are trendy right now... that’s where the opportunity to make money is... he’s doing it for cash... and I’m fine with that but don’t pretend like your doing it for any other reason
A lot of these bodybuilding influences started off by eating meat and gained their mass from meat. They then try and sell is this idea that you can get big from only eating vegan food which is wrong. You'll keep of the fat great but other than it hitting your intestines hard I don't see the benefit from it long term.
I mean you can get big from veganism/vegetarianism if you’re eating enough calories and focusing on macronutrients. It’s a lot harder on these diets because meat is a very good protein source, but it’s possible. All the science leads to a plant based diet being more beneficial to humans as it decreases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancers, etc...Google it if you don’t believe me, the science is all over the internet.
@@Lifechanginghandle This is where the testing is wrong, meat is more calorific than veg so it would be a big load of veg which you can not possibly eat.
@@peripheralhandshaker That is incorrect. a 3oz steak has the same amount of protein and calories as a peanut butter sandwich with quality bread but without the trans fat that you get from meat.
@@theaarongarcia That is totally wrong. Even if you put peanut butter on two slices of bread it will still be lower than a 3oz steak, which no one does out to buy. This is the ridiculous testing that I am talking about. Get realistic portions and test it by that. Also are you including the calories of the bread?
@@peripheralhandshaker Yes, there are low carb high protein breads available. counting the peanut butter and the bread you get the same amount of protein without the trans fat and same amount of calories.
There is a main question from me: Wouldn't you have to live off on protein shakes? For those who doesn't have a strong digestion, how could you digest enough plants to get enough protein even for a normal musculature?
S NA legumes/beans are a good protein source, lots of fiber, very filling and cheap. Brown rice also is high in protein, and filling and cheaper than eating meat. Oatmeal another good protein source that has healthy fat, fiber, and is cheap. These are all filling and when eaten in combination with green leafy vegetables, that also has protein, it will keep you from feeling hungry and you will meet your protein intake. You can also do soybeans or tofu. Which also are good protein source but I know some may have issues with soy products. The less processed the better so like edamame would be the better version of soy products.
@@idefinemybeauty which bringes me back to the original point. I was vegetarian for a couple of years, and all of that fiber and legumes and nuts was not good for my gut. I would have to use lots of supplements
@Eric Eric.yeah,trends are more powerful than reason. What's complicated is that also animal protein is hard if you're low on stomach acid. While vegan stuff is hard on intestines. I wish I did fasting before I got chronic problems. Then I think I'd be fine anyway. Still, even with fasting I don't see how many of us would not be bloated from a ton of beans and grains
@@tdsmhd4529 Bro, don't even listen to these people. They are like a cult that wants to convince you to try something for some higher purpose. The facts are that humans were made to consume all types of different foods. Meat is one of them. I tried doing that vegan stuff and would not stop going to the toilet. It was really bad. My weightlifting was also bad. I did not have the strength that I did beforehand. After a couple of months, I gave up and went back to eating a balanced meal and am NEVER looking back.
One of the main reasons I eat real meat (grass-fed) is for the importance of K2. The cow eats grass , the enzymes in the cows stomach turns the grass into vitamin K2. K2 removes the excess Calcium deposits from your joints, heart, etc.. You cannot get K2 from plants, only k1. This is one of many reasons the elderly have bad hearts and joints today. The reduction of k2 and the increase in Insulin spikes. THE END.
@Bill T Vegans are eating all day to get their nutrients. I can eat 1 grass-fed ribeye steak with 2 pasture-raised eggs in the morning (OMAD) and be satiated and get all my nutrients for the day and not even think about food till the next day. ...and poop every other day. This is much better for the planet too.
he is selling plant protein and when you are exercising of any kind you need plant protein if a person chooses not to then fine but a lot of non vegan people buy plant protein why because thats where all protein come from LOL!!!!!!! thats science not a mike Rashid thing
As an Asian and a Hindu. I still eat meat but am cutting down. Being vegan does improve your health and performance there is no doubt about that. But being a vegan and bodybuilding don't go hand in hand imo. Bodybuilding is dangerous and leads to overeating and bad health.
This is marketing at it's finest. Sinple logic dictates that we are omnivores for a reason. His or our protein........ is what he says, the flavours and then the price. A good salesman. I am stickin to a varied diet with meat. This is dangerous.
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Going plant based saved my life. I can't imagine going back now that im pain free for the first time in my life! I've even picked up on veganism now and I'm loving it!
Sick bro, been vegan now for 4 n half years. Never felt better.
But you need to eat good quality vegan and you have to move towards earning more money
@@aldahrishi4795 if you're implying it's expensive you're incorrect. It's very cheap to get a balanced array of plant foods. Infact, when me and my mom made the switch she would compare receipts from grocery hauls and she noticed that we saved money on food literally every single time. I don't remember the exact amount but it was something like $200 Canadian dollars every 2 weeks that we saved.
@@aldahrishi4795 i bet u have no idea about veganism. Its much cheaoer dude
@@aldahrishi4795 veganism is pretty expensive depending where you are from
I get where mike is coming from. But i did vegan for 2 weeks and my cholesterol went from 260 to 133. My thyroid is functioning better along with kidney function.
kidney function AKA GFR is only calculated based on creatinine levels. The more muscle mass you have the higher the creatinine level.
@@Chubz79 i increased water intake also. The previous creatinine level was 1.50 the last was a little over 1. The animal protein was also taxing my kidneys. I'm not going to say it's a fix all but i feel better. I'll stay on it for now.
I believe an occasional animal protein detox is good, the first few weeks on a vegan diet feel amazing
What was your diet like before you went vegan?
I did it for 6 months. Lost all the gains, felt like crap, dick stopped workin. Fuck that.
When I cut meat out of my diet and went vegan, it cured my anxiety/depression, I lost 65 lbs, I slept so much better after having panic attacks for almost a year trying to fall asleep, and it helped my thyroid disorder. It completely changed my life. I wish people would stop labeling vegans as this kind of crazy cult. I think they misinterpret the passion we have for how good we feel and the incredible differences we notice being vegan. It's so amazing, I wish more people.
I suffer from depression you think this will help
When animals are killed the hormones such as cortisol gets released into the animals bloodstream and in turn when we eat said animals we absorb what ever stress hormones that were secreted during the death and life of the animals we eat , so maybe it may help
@@hart2678 Nice pseudoscience regurgitation, any links on this?
There are crazy cults for everything, including vegans so yea you shouldn’t label all vegans crazy but that also means you can’t defend all vegans for being in the right state of mind
It's not the meat.
Been on a Vegan diet for almost 5 years now! Wouldn’t have it ANY other way! 🌱💪🏽
I'm headed that way now
S. Patrick Lewis Yeaa Man! That’s MAJOR! I SALUTE Bro!!! 💪🏽
@@JymStone bro I'm changing my body for the better.
Good stuff! It's been 11 yrs for me 💪🏾
Hey man I’m on the fence I need to fix my diet but I hear so many good things on both sides. How you feeling after so many years on plant based.
Going plant based did miracles for me and my body.
Also quit veganism after two years because it was very inconvenient and expensive way back then. But because it’s more popular now, its a lot easier and cheaper and decided to try again this year. Very excited. I know I’m going to feel really good!
Glad you’re back brother! 😎😎
Veganism is about animals justice, and you were never a Vegan in the very first place to say that you had quit it , LMAO.
Come to India. It's cheaper here hahahahahahah
Vegan for 6 years and vegetarian before that for my whole life. Been healthy and have had really good cholesterol and blood values through my life. I feel awesome and never had any problems building muscle or sleep.
Try a cheeseburger and see how you adapt. You will be surprised. You are obviously brainwashed and dont realise why you have canine teeth. We a re omnivore you fool.
You should put new videos of how you look because the videos that you currently have, you do not look like you had much muscles.
Vegan from the Caribbean, much love
Same here vegan in Puerto Rico!
@@noahdexter1033 Heyyyyy 👋💕
@Island Mike Sweet
I’m on this vegan stuff right now. I fast for 16 hours and then have an 8 hour feed window that I stuff myself with a plant based protein, spinach, fruits, brown rice, hella water, avocados, rice cakes..I feel good. Just sore af lol
Recovery depends on sunbathing, number of hours you sleep, the quality of warmup you did before the workout, the quality of stretches you did after the workout & the mental stress you have in your life.
Just gave you 4-5 genuine factors which made your sore AF LOL
I read that fasting might not be good for your testosterone
Let me adjust my tinfoil hat here..
Get off the vegan diet. Worst thing you can do for yourself.
@@ryublueblanka Im not vegan, my mom and daughter are.. Its actually very healthy. Dont be ignorant
I wanna see Mike Rashid go grocery shopping to show everybody what he buys, that will help more people consider eating more healthier.
Just meat
He's a steroid using bodybuilder why would you go to him for any kind of 'health' advice?
I'm going vegan tomorrow!!!!
You gotta do it today❤
I follow plant based and intermittent fasting too. Great lifestyle for health ! I Skip alot of rope,bodyweight training,medicine balls and only plants.🌱💪 as bruce lee said the athlete training for muscle should be sure to work on speed and flexibility or they will be like a low geared truck chasing a rabbit. Overall fitness and health you just can't beat a meatless animal protein cholesterol free diet to accompany the workouts. Lift heavier more often and add caloroes if you want to grow.Animal protein has no magical ingredients you can't get from plants in a better way.
In a better way? It is a hell of a lot easier to obtain the required nutrition from animal protein and fats.
Who would want to go cholesterol free? It is vital for human health, cholesterol is not the enemy.
I have no idea why you used Bruce Lee in your comment, it was totally irrelevant to your point for plants.
@@takeoffyourblinkers to let one know you are lighter and more athletic on a plant based diet. Cholesterol good for you and vital? So wrong you are. You're right it is easy to eat animal protein. Easy sucks. Hard is plant based. Telling you i know the hard way so your easy way is irrelevant and old news. Not the best way to go anymore.....face it. Man up and go hard....easy....says the meat eater who feels it's vital. What nutrients am i devoid of? Cholesterol is naturally made in a good way you don't need it dietary that just clogs arteries and limps ypur dick man. Cholesterol is the enemy. Hemp seed is your best source of fatty acids all 9 essential plus protein no cholesterol for example. Why eat antibiotics, stress and things that cause inflammation and poor recovery. You're easy is just that....easy is not as knowledgeable as hard. You have no idea what you speak of. We do not need dietary cholesterol for any other reason than that of poor nutritional education and knowledge. Belief in the food system. If you think beef is better than broccoli you are mistaken my friend.
I mention Bruce because some guy said he was going to get smaller and deteriorate... What would have getting smaller have to do with that? One can get smaller and stronger, faster and better at combat. C.T will be even stronger if he sticks to it for a while i guarantee it. Maybe not bigger....but faster, stronger and healthier overall. I know it for a fact ....🌱💪
@@takeoffyourblinkers have you tried it before assuming????? I'm guessing no.
@@gardenstrongfitness1895
Yes I have been vegan.
There is no proof to any of your assertions about the lipid hypothesis, or the diet heart either.
I could use the same argument that you use for cholesterol about carbs.
As there is zero need for carbs for human health. So why would you incorporate more than 60 percent of it in your diet.
Maybe you don't know as much as you think you do when it comes to nutrition, or you don't want to further any knowledge that might not confirm your biases.
Inconvenience is a HUGE reason why people quit being plant based. Especially if they travel frequently. However, with planning it can be done quite easily.
Very true
I have been vegan in the past and it was very difficult. In my opinion we should incorporate both - animal and plant foods in our diets and not go these extremes like vegan or carnivore.
It's not difficult or extreme
@ False
Agree with you , I do same 17 years natural bodybuilding
@@Nyle95 Its unnatural diet.
@@suba474 Not at all
It seems like the industry purposely ignores Indians. Punjabis and in particular many Sikhs have many examples of big and strong dudes and they are vegan their whole lives.
Not vegans. They follow a vegetarian diet. Dairy is a big component of north Indian diets.
Vegan might be a morally superior position, but I do not think it is appropriate for a natural strength athlete in all honesty.
@@sammyboyjnr5520 It is. Arguably the strongest, mentally and physically, people in the world are vegans. Tibetan monks. Check, the fuck, mate.
@@dawnoftruth1 sit your Veganazi ass down lol
@@dawnoftruth1 lmao a Tibetan monk would get his teeth knocked in by a low-level boxer, a construction worker, or pretty much any person with a little bit of muscle that has meat in their diet
@@Debilm4nzs-zu9bc Incorrect. Nice try, though.
I am plant based/vegan for health reasons and not necessarily ethical purposes. I'm against animal cruelty but it's not a something I care for to protest bout. A whole food plant based diet makes so much sense for me.
If you don’t do it for ethical reasons then what’s the point ??
been vegetarian all my life and don't find any need to go meat, only real reason I hear in favour of meat is TASTE , the other reason "protein soure" which I hear is merely the icing on the cake ;
Now I'm talking purely in layman terms ; among a population who have are non athletes, non body builders ; so its bascially what you are accustomed to (do I have to explicitly say I from India) - that being the premise I dont find it suprirsing at all that many meat eaters going vegan resume to their older eating habits in a couple of years
Also zinc
There’s tons of money to gain by being an influencer getting on the vegan band wagon.
yeah- the massive and rich "vegan bandwagon"- what percentage of the population is vegan? How rich are the meat and dairy industries?? where are these millionaire vegans rolling about in the dosh they made exploiting carrots and beans???
@Wes Stan your fucking sentence structure made me cringe. Not even your misinformed stance, just your writing.
Being meat eater, vegetarian or vegan it's a choice and preference of everyone's own. People should understand and be open minded towards it and share knowledge instead of slandering which what happening these days alot.
Killing, torturing, and paying for suffering is a preference of everyone's own. People should understand and be open minded towards it and share knowledge instead of slandering which is whats happening these days a lot.
You and Dave Leduc are both inspiration for vegan and/or plant based lifestyle, thanks bro.
The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad taught we should eat one meal a day. He was teaching this in 1930’s
@Eric Eric He was moving fool.
HEM was a pioner in intermittent fasting
Going vegan is very difficult for at least some months. Because your body is not used to forming some important minerals like zinc and magnesium. And that makes you feel dizzy until your body is accustomed to it. You’ll loose weight, feel low and a little weak for a few months. Understanding the deficit and aiding it with proper supplements will help a lot. All you have to know is what are the nutrients that are dominantly coming from you non-veg sources. If you plan it well, it’s easy and very good for your overall health. You’ll feel a drastic change for a few months though. It’s like any other addition. Your body craves for that sensation. A strong mindset is very much required . (Meant for anybody that is willing to go Vegan)
Maybe for some but for me I did even pay much attention on making sure I eat well and feeling great
What is your plant base protein called
It's called Planta
Mike on the sauce and that's why he was never affected by what diet he did
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@@kevinkidd7211 yes
Obviously buddy 😂 Hence the health issues and needing to drop 30lbs. Its in his interest to promote his ‘12 flavours’ etc etc and veganism. The fasting sounds interesting although intermittent fasting has been around for donkeys
@@TUBZ600 I like transparency for the youth that follow him that think all they need is broccoli and chickpeas to get big.... I'm old enough to know but the 16 year old that thinks he's Natty doesn't.
100% not true. I tried vegetarian diet, lost alot of muscle, gained fat..upped calories over 1k and upped my trt dose to 400mg frm 160mg. Lost ALOT of muscle.
idont get it he eats 1 meal a day and how big is the plates is 1 meal sufficient for his gains ? im curious to see what that 1 meal is and how big it is
Interviewer is so uninformed and unqualified it's a joke.
But he got the interview and he keeping him talking. It's more than one way to skin a cat.
whoa lol
Isn’t that how you learn?
I am vegan and seriously struggle to get enough dietary protein while strength training with no soy as a restriction
So he is NOT on a vegan diet. I didnt think he was.
It's important when you are on a vegan diet always do your blood work to see what are you lacking like vitamin D , B12 etc etc.
I'm on a vegan diet & intermittent diet & no alcohol or stoking.
Well said and self explanatory
How do you keep your muscle mass eating once per day. I don’t eat much and want to give this a try
Hit your protein numbers in one big meal.
Marcello Wheeler good luck with that
@@Nelford76 I honestly dont think this type of eating is for maintaining/gaining muscle. Only ever see people losing weight doing it.
Marcello Wheeler Mike isn’t losing strength or muscle
@@Nelford76 He def did downsize a little when he started that. He also has some help.
He should make a commitment to go non PED based as well as plant based diet. He would be much smaller without them
The important thing is your health. To others being perceived a certain way by other people, (whom ironically can care less about you) is more important?
A friend of mine went vegan for years he lost a lot of weight then he broke his leg and the shit wouldn’t heal. His Dr put him back on fish & meat, he’s feels great now and no longer a vegan.
He didn’t do it right!
Vegan is one of the worst diets in the world for human beings. As bad as the super size me diet and the donuts and ice cream diet. Just in different ways.
both type of diets should be incorporated
Chubz79 agreed, the truth is always somewhere in the middle!
That's called a regular balanced diet of meats and vegetables. Vegan is zero meat or it's a different diet. You don't incorporate, but I get what you're saying.
No. Meat and dairy cause heart disease, cancer and diabetes...this is why people go vegan.
The one that is healthy is the one that should be done, I'm not saying it is or is not either way but the idea of 'balance' is wrong!
@@magos_0083 No, The truth is where ever it is, this idea of moderation/ in the middle is wrong
Did I miss his explanation why he felt he had averything on his diet, but decided to add back fish?
Try to clear out your heads please this is not a vegan or a vegan discussion but a plant based diet
“We are killing ourself eating!”
So true.
All those people out there that think going plant-based and that you can be a bodybuilder and be plant-based are right. There's no scientific proof that we need a certain amount of animal protein in our body to build muscle. In the end lifting weight whether it's body weight or using actual dumbbells or machines is what builds muscle. Our body synthesizes and utilizes plant-based amino acids and proteins way better than protein from animals which can cause all types of inflammation and autoimmune issues. Plus unless you eat super clean sources of meat you are just putting a ton of toxins in your body that then affects your liver and kidneys and blood and lymph. If you are defending the meat and dairy industry then you are addicted not educated.
HE IS NOT VEGAN, HE SAYS HE EATS SALMON? WHY IS THE COMMENT SECTION GOING ON AS IF HE IS??
I'm 50 comments in and I haven't seen this.
@@Ghost-fe1vp how was it growing up as a bat?
The issue with Vegan is dropping the 'Suit', ...but Mike made me a believer. 💪
33 year Vegan. You can gain strength on fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and seeds
First off: Coming from a watch-nerd like myself, Mr. Rashid has a very simple, classic, and outstanding Rolex. Second, he’s a veggie-eating beast!!
Vegans dominate every single sport. End of discussion.
That's just not factual whatsoever
that's actual cap
Intermittent fasting is easy when you eat plenty of high quality fat.
Which is incorporated with high quality meat, very satiating, you naturally will eat less when you drop carb consumption to a minimum and replace it with fat that we have eaten for 100,000s of years.
Better fats can be found in nuts, avocados, chia seeds, etc.... The American diet relies heavily on animal protein as its main source, which is why heart disease has risen in the United States. There are simply better alternatives.
@@theaarongarcia
lmao. The SAD diet is literally 70 percent plant based
@@takeoffyourblinkers None of that is whole food plant based. To compare the 70% and a healthy plant based diet is just stupid.
I love how interviews try to make it seem like you’re “ lacking something “🙄
Digestion is the most strenuous thing your body does all day. Intermittent fasting stimulates mitochondrial growth, not just a good thing, but a great thing. And yes, there are extremely few actual vegetarians, much less vegans. All of my vegetarian friends "only" eat poultry and fish...what a joke. I try not to like Mike Rashid, but he's an inspiration.
I’ve eaten a vegan diet for 28 years.
Their is more than one way to skin a cat if plant based works for you do it if carnivore works for you do it low carb keto just pick something and stick to it long enough to know If it helps
Been ital foods for 15 years long before American calling it vegan, we Rasta been eating plants since the 60s
Who in the blue hell is this guy?
Good question!
I hear so many amazing life changing success stories on both sides carnivore and plant based. I’m not in it for the ethics purely health. I don’t know which to start, Dam.
He is complying with what he needs to say cuz of the WFN scandal.
JISUN BENZ SHOW your naive.
Been vegan 4 years but for me it's inconvenient so I eat lil bit meat when needed mostly at work for lunch if I don't bring vegan meal but goin vegan is really hard
I'm intrigued by Veganism but hear that all of them are supplementing. That tells me it's probably not the optimum diet for humans.
bro I was whole food plant based vegan for over 4 years, it is not optimal for human health. Eat locally sourced dairy, eggs, chicken and beef. Fish... I easily got back to a healthy weight and started bulking with lean muscle mass as soon as I added these back in my diet. Not to mention massive improvement of cognitive symptoms like depression, brain fog, low energy... Veganism is a myth.
Every vegan bodybuilder is on PEDS/steroids. They shouldn't be idolized by anyone.
@@t3hgir I'm much stronger in the gym when I eat real protein. However, I have increased the veg and fruit and also going low carb.
The Indians did it for 5000 years (eating dairy as well)
@@frankiefernandez5252 What is real protein to you? Protein is protein. Cows get their protein from plants, then you get protein from their meat. Protein from meat is coming from a secondary source. Now, there is no way a human can eat as much as a cow to satisfy protein needs by a single source, but that's why there is a variety of plant based options available. A 3oz steak has as much protein and calories as 2 tablespoon peanut butter sandwich with quality bread but without the trans fat. Eating a plant based diet is harder and more expensive, but so much more beneficial in the long run. As a weightlifter and on a vegan diet for the past 1 year, I've seen massive increases in my PRs and massive decreases in inflammation, bloating, cholesterol, and blood pressure. My bench is at 365lbs and my deadlift is at 525lbs. Protein doesn't make you stronger at the gym. It's just the building blocks to help grow muscle that you create at the gym. The source of where your muscle is getting that protein doesn't matter, but the health risks of eating a high protein diet and a high animal protein diet has been proven.
@@theaarongarcia One of the main reasons I eat real meat (grass-fed) is for the importance of K2. The cow eats grass , the enzymes in the cows stomach turns the grass into vitamin K2. K2 removes the excess Calcium deposits from your joints, heart, etc.. You cannot get K2 from plants, only k1. This is one of many reasons the elderly have bad hearts and joints today. The reduction of k2 and the increase in Insulin spikes. THE END.
Vegan is a philosophical movement. Let's just call it what it is: vegetarian! Sick of peeps saying vegan when they mean vegetarian. Why does it seem to be all or nothing, go flexitarian!.Also that leaves more scope for variety ie mik and eggs or flexi animal protein cheats.
Interesting..
Casual light organ music in the back lol
But you need to have more servings.
Im plant based because after connecting with natures plant foods, medicines, extensive research of the ancient ancestors of khem...and even looking at animals...and wisdom from shamanic ceremonies... I'm plant based because nature showed me the animals dont say eat me...plants are an intelligence created by nature for nourishment...most animals that eat other animals are eating animals that eat plants...heck even the supposed biggest dinosaur...the long neck....was herbivores...
Dinosaurs never existed, but good work.
@@dawnoftruth1 LOL
One meal a day!?
I'm curious what a Omad diet looks like for a bodybuilder? Vegan and not
You can't really be claiming how good the vegan diet is when you gave it up
Did you even listen to him why he eats salmon now?
He really can and he did lol
Being a vegan is okay because as far as I'm concerned, eating meat is reserved for those at the top of the food chain such as wolves or eagles. On the other hand, cattle is meant to provide meat rather than eating it. And as for me, a fresh and abundant vaginatarian diet suits me just fine. Life is tasty! LOL
Vaginatarian 😂 Sounds like something my husband would say hahahaha
@@KurtsGal1318 Great minds think alike ... LOL
That reminds me, the average vegan IQ is higher than the average meat eater IQ.
A+
Mike ‘right’ Rashid.
I tried vegan powerlifting. Unless you're on steroids, you *WILL* lose strength and muscle on a vegan diet. My recovery times increased, and my gains slowed. My erector spinae were screaming, and when I finally ate a tenderloin steak I *IMMEDIATELY* felt better.
Vegan diets are a great way to lose weight and improve health, but they're suboptimal for athletic performance in my experience. Can't have it all I'm afraid
@Conrad Mann Actually, no.
The fact that I along with many others do not experience veganism as some superior magic pill illustrates the need for a rigorous scientific approach and not some *religious obsession* with a diet that people generally choose because they have a moral issue with factory farming. Different diets do different jobs, and none of them accomplish all goals equally. Important distinction.
Have you seen Game Changers? That Doc disproves your assertion that a vegan diet is not optimal for athletic performance.
I've heard it was at maximum a 1% strength loss.
I personally choose health and it's nice to see that actually being noted.
You were probably not eating enough protein. Beans and pulses are essential for vegan athletes
Mike all Natty vegan gainz brooooooo
Mike "Listen" Rashid
I use to like this guy but I hate the bullshitting.... Vegan plant based products are trendy right now... that’s where the opportunity to make money is... he’s doing it for cash... and I’m fine with that but don’t pretend like your doing it for any other reason
A lot of these bodybuilding influences started off by eating meat and gained their mass from meat. They then try and sell is this idea that you can get big from only eating vegan food which is wrong. You'll keep of the fat great but other than it hitting your intestines hard I don't see the benefit from it long term.
I mean you can get big from veganism/vegetarianism if you’re eating enough calories and focusing on macronutrients. It’s a lot harder on these diets because meat is a very good protein source, but it’s possible. All the science leads to a plant based diet being more beneficial to humans as it decreases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancers, etc...Google it if you don’t believe me, the science is all over the internet.
@@Lifechanginghandle This is where the testing is wrong, meat is more calorific than veg so it would be a big load of veg which you can not possibly eat.
@@peripheralhandshaker That is incorrect. a 3oz steak has the same amount of protein and calories as a peanut butter sandwich with quality bread but without the trans fat that you get from meat.
@@theaarongarcia That is totally wrong. Even if you put peanut butter on two slices of bread it will still be lower than a 3oz steak, which no one does out to buy. This is the ridiculous testing that I am talking about. Get realistic portions and test it by that. Also are you including the calories of the bread?
@@peripheralhandshaker Yes, there are low carb high protein breads available. counting the peanut butter and the bread you get the same amount of protein without the trans fat and same amount of calories.
There is a main question from me: Wouldn't you have to live off on protein shakes? For those who doesn't have a strong digestion, how could you digest enough plants to get enough protein even for a normal musculature?
S NA legumes/beans are a good protein source, lots of fiber, very filling and cheap. Brown rice also is high in protein, and filling and cheaper than eating meat. Oatmeal another good protein source that has healthy fat, fiber, and is cheap. These are all filling and when eaten in combination with green leafy vegetables, that also has protein, it will keep you from feeling hungry and you will meet your protein intake. You can also do soybeans or tofu. Which also are good protein source but I know some may have issues with soy products. The less processed the better so like edamame would be the better version of soy products.
@@idefinemybeauty which bringes me back to the original point. I was vegetarian for a couple of years, and all of that fiber and legumes and nuts was not good for my gut. I would have to use lots of supplements
@Eric Eric.yeah,trends are more powerful than reason. What's complicated is that also animal protein is hard if you're low on stomach acid. While vegan stuff is hard on intestines. I wish I did fasting before I got chronic problems. Then I think I'd be fine anyway. Still, even with fasting I don't see how many of us would not be bloated from a ton of beans and grains
Plants have protein if you don't know.
@@tdsmhd4529 Bro, don't even listen to these people. They are like a cult that wants to convince you to try something for some higher purpose. The facts are that humans were made to consume all types of different foods. Meat is one of them. I tried doing that vegan stuff and would not stop going to the toilet. It was really bad. My weightlifting was also bad. I did not have the strength that I did beforehand. After a couple of months, I gave up and went back to eating a balanced meal and am NEVER looking back.
Nice t-shirt
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One of the main reasons I eat real meat (grass-fed) is for the importance of K2. The cow eats grass , the enzymes in the cows stomach turns the grass into vitamin K2. K2 removes the excess Calcium deposits from your joints, heart, etc.. You cannot get K2 from plants, only k1. This is one of many reasons the elderly have bad hearts and joints today. The reduction of k2 and the increase in Insulin spikes. THE END.
@Bill T Are you saying humans didn't evolve eating animals?...🤣
@Bill T Vegans are eating all day to get their nutrients. I can eat 1 grass-fed ribeye steak with 2 pasture-raised eggs in the morning (OMAD) and be satiated and get all my nutrients for the day and not even think about food till the next day. ...and poop every other day. This is much better for the planet too.
@Bill T I agree. I think this person may just be lying to be annoying.
Is he on the juice?
100%
Two or three flavours ? Gold standard has fucking dozens 😂
Bro vegans don’t lack anything educate yourself
I’m not here to sell my vegan diet ..also I have the number one selling vegan protein on the market ..
he is selling plant protein and when you are exercising of any kind you need plant protein if a person chooses not to then fine but a lot of non vegan people buy plant protein why because thats where all protein come from LOL!!!!!!! thats science not a mike Rashid thing
@@zealbell7817 whey protein for postworkouts
As an Asian and a Hindu. I still eat meat but am cutting down. Being vegan does improve your health and performance there is no doubt about that. But being a vegan and bodybuilding don't go hand in hand imo. Bodybuilding is dangerous and leads to overeating and bad health.
My dude...100%
But organic?
Hemp protein the best protein
This is the exact Ethiopian orthodox Christians fasting routine. 👍 👍 👍
Being vegan will help you go to heaven.
just eat like a fkn normal human being is it that hard?
Tordsthetics 01 this day and age it seems like it is.
People these days are one extreme or the other. You an never have a happy medium with society
@@marcellowheeler88 Thank u bro u get it... ❤️
Libs aren’t normal
What’s normal to you? Burgers and fries? Ice cream? Normal is fucked in our society. Be any thing but normal.
All FACTS
vegan based protein mike but it aint organic
Este vato habla español huh 🤔
YESSS
He went back to it because it was easier. Shame.
He does a plant based protein but takes steroids clown
steroids are vegan friendly mate
Know what im saying
They’re only vegan when people are around, once they are alone...BACON
bimmen325 downing burgers and ribs 😹😸
Unless they have willpower.
@@nickca6104 and integrity..
bimmen325 I haven’t eaten a piece of bacon in over 2 years. If I ever eat something bad for me, it’s simply cause I had no other option, and even then
What a fool
A lot of test
Cinque !!!!!!!!!
I’m calling bs!No one gets big on plants but I think it could be a good thing.
nobody gets big on plants? c'mon brooooo everyone knows that's not true.
Wes Stan and most vegan athletes injure quite easily
Protein is protein. You get big at the gym. Not buy eating meat. lol
@@quix99 If you don't wanna go vegan that;s your choice, But the lying is really wierd.
This is marketing at it's finest. Sinple logic dictates that we are omnivores for a reason. His or our protein........ is what he says, the flavours and then the price. A good salesman. I am stickin to a varied diet with meat. This is dangerous.
Proudly lost all his gains
Gains aren't all about muscle. He's made huge health gains. Big isn't everything.
We should get best of both worlds. Best of meat products plus best of greens then that's Ultimate health program , not one over another
No... Eating animals is foolish considering the animals you eat all eat plants you don't need meat
@MrAkaalis how do u know cave man exist? I'm a vegan & bench 250 on the INCLINE & 315 on the flat your theory on meat holds zero weight
juiced to the gill lol
But he's plant based bro, that's what matters yo.
I'll go vegan when I die, promise!
This comment section is full of clowns..🤣🤣🤣 way to go Mike Rasheed..keep it up😊👍👍