I work at a grocery store. People are so selfish. March is the month we raise money for the food banks. People actually have the audacity to say to me, "There's no food for me, so I wont donate". Most people have more than enough food to last for months. It is such a privilege to go grocery shopping every week. People need to be smart about issues like this. It will all work out. It always does. The hoarding is so annoying. I have hated working lately just because of all the ignorant people.
I donated extra hand sanitizer to a few elderly in the store when I was out last saturday. And my husband gave some rolls of paper towels. Not all people are selfish.
My thing is when people hoard the food and they keep replenishing it, people who missed out are going to want to buy all they can and people who have what they need will keep buying until this is over.
I can't imagine the stress you are having to deal with. I doubt you have much of a choice, but thank you for doing what you do!!! Grocery workers deserve more respect, especially right now. I really hope it gets better. My local grocery stopped stocking in the AM because the same people would line up before it opened to hoard everything that came in. They are stocking at random times and telling regulars and people who have been respectful when they'll have items available. I have allegies, specifically a corn allergy, and I'm already completely out of safe food. I've been out of safe water for a week. Now I'm running out of benadryl because I've been having to drink/eat things that I shouldn't. It shouldn't be like this. The people who are hoarding are aholes, they're making it hard for people who really need things to find the things they need.
I'm following you from Italy, here we're at day 10 of lockdown... Some people still don't get it and are still quite crazy at grocery stores, but most got used to it and stopped behaving like food is going to run out soon. It just takes some time. Take care and stay at home!
@@TheWhimsicalFamily Hi! Thanks for asking. We are waiting for the peak of the infection. The infection rates are slowly stabilising, but the worst situation is in Lombardy: numbers there continue to rise. We expect the peak to be reached in the next 2 weeks, while hoping that the disease doesn't move South (too much at least). That would be a disaster. Probably we'll have to keep the lockdown well over Easter, to avoid a comeback of the virus. Fingers crossed
I really appreciated how blunt and logical this was. Everything you said was on point, from somebody who studies nutrition, exercise, and health in college, and is very much needed during these times. Please stop hoarding peeps and thank you for staying home from a immuno-compromised person herself. Thanks to all who have to keep working! Washing your hands is great and just don't touch your face! If you're healthy you will more than likely and be fine and don't need masks unless you're gonna be in super close compact areas...which you shouldn't do....happy quarantine y'all!
Buy 👏 what 👏 you 👏 actually 👏 need! Exactly right Caitlin! People are buying so much stuff they wouldn’t really use and this just makes it worse for other people who definitely WOULD have use for those items.
What's really crazy in Switzerland right now: there's still bread left before the store closes, but people are going crazy with buying flour... Everyone's a baker now apparently... 😂 Stay healthy and thanks for the chill video!
It's so weird. Fresh produce was nearly untouched, frozen fruit was nearly untouched, and ALL foods in the tiny vegan section (kimchi, tofurky, etc) was untouched. I didn't look at the plant milk section but I bet that was untouched too. LOL So except for me being a bit sad all the lentils are gone, my diet hasn't changed a bit. I still had no trouble getting fresh vegetables and oranges. Heck, I even tried eggplant for the first time! I decided I'm just not going to the store unless there is something I really need.
Yes! Wanted to buy whole wheat flour in the Migros nearby yesterday...there is none left! 😅 I normally make my own bread but now I just bought two loaves and put them in the freezer 😂
Thank you so much for mentioning that people should only buy what they need! I personally can't afford to stock up on a ton of groceries at once, and when I get to the store stuff like toilet paper is completely gone. Also, it's kind of funny that I was watching your other videos when I got the notification for this one. Thanks for this, Caitlin!! Stay safe everyone!
Are you listening people?? Buy only what you need. There are no shortages. You cannot hoard groceries or toilet paper. You are hurting others. Grocery stores will only close if you buy more than you need. Do you want that to happen???? Hmmmm?????? Stop it!!!!!
I'm not a vegan, though I do like veggies. But disasters (like Corona) causes a lot of people to get anxious (if not outright panicky). It's part of the "fight or flight syndrome" that likely saved your earliest ancestor from being eaten by a Sabertoothed Tiger millions of years ago. My hope is that those who say that Corona will weaken and peter out, or at least slow down considerably, once it gets hot (like the flu) are correct. Also, the FDA has approved a malaria drug in order to fight Corona and will hopefully fast track vaccines that are already being worked on. So there is reason for optimism. I have been able to find food pretty easily, but I have noticed some things are scarcer than others. A number of grocery stores where I live have put limits on certain items, like toilet paper and paper towels. They've also instituted "no return" policies. If this Corona thing eases out in the mid/late summer, expect to see a lot of toilet paper and hand sanitizer at neighborhood yard sales.
Spitting straight facts!! In self isolation for the past 4 days, but my husband is a health care worker 👎🏻 haven’t seen him that much, he’s basically only home for food/sleep. Flattening the curve is also going to help lessen the load on our healthcare system & workers
Thank you so much for your opinion on this chaotic time. I wish everyone had the mentality that you do about grocery shopping, not just now but across the board. Love it!
I went to the grocery store like 0 tofu, beans, or even veggie burgers. I went to the register and there’s people talking about “I’ve never had tofu but if I run out of chicken at least I have it.” 😑😑😑 I don’t work from home so I have the ability to pop into stores everyday before or after a shift.
The customers raided the supermarkets I've been to of their dried products. I was able to get dried red lentils. They had a little left. I took only one bag because I want other people to be able to eat. Take what you need is the right way to think.
Thanks for this! I just bought a couple extra things this week instead of stocking up, and started to get nervous because everyone was acting like we needed to. I have literally everything you mentioned in the video in my kitchen and I know I’ll be fine 🙌🏻
Please do your best to go to the grocery store as least often as possible. We need to limit our time outside as much as possible, so we are not exposing ourselves or others to the virus.
I am obliged to pick up meds 1x a week; I, wear a mask and at same time pick up meds and food for people in my seniors building. Working together is crucial.
ugh yes, all of this panic buying makes me sooo mad !! Some people are proud of it too like "look at all the pasta I bought" ! stop it !! Thanks for using your platform to spread an important message
I went grocery shopping today. I shop for a family of four and I go every 4-6 days depending on if I need to quickly go get 2 things cuz I ran out of them when I didn’t expect to. It’s not a big deal, you don’t need to stock up on things. If you run out of something, buy one or two packs of it but you don’t need more than that. Buying everything up will make other people buy everything up which is how you get yourself and everyone in you community in a mess. Don’t be selfish. Just take what you need.
@@tyrennosaur Yes, of course. This pandemic is affecting the entire world. China and South Korea are at least seeing less of an increase, but not Italy and Spain are suffering so much. I just referenced California because that's where I live and along with New York is the most affected state in the US. People are going crazy here and panic-buying all the food and especially toilet paper. It's really stressful and I wish people would stop hoarding.
@@user-jc1xl5lj1t No worries, I just wanted to point out that it's not a local phenomenon but a global one instead. Trader Joe's is the American branch of Aldi North (which is different from Aldi South that is still called Aldi in the US) and therefore originally German. :) (There's actually a rather interesting story behind why there are two Aldis.)
Thank you for this video, especially the beginning remarks. I live in an area that is more focused on vegetables than most. All of the potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, broccoli, bananas, squash, oranges and berries were like..... gone. I guess, it just depends on where you live
That’s amazing...it’s wonderful so many people are eating fresh veggies and fruit. My area...it was a veggie lovers haven! No one was buying them and I was quiet saddened by that. Stay safe.
Amy Peters the good/bad news is the meat/junk food craze won’t last as the pandemic drags on. Meat food will run out, but beans and grains are forever. Everyone is scared, but we will get this. We have survived worst.
Excellent video and haul. I am not panicking and I still have to help my mum because from the weekend in the UK it will be a legal requirement for those over 70 with or without health conditions to self isolate so I am going to limit contact with anyone outside of family and shop when it isn't busy. Keep safe and well.
i'm not panick buying but i'm panicking due to the fact that essentials are sold out here in australia. I'm stopping into the shops daily trying to get everything i need and i'm fortunate that i can do that whereas others cant
I appreciate you encouraging people to be mindful about the amount of products they’re purchasing. My area has been ransacked by people buying 3-4 cartfuls of supplies at a time. This is particularly concerning because I live on an island that is mainly retired people and senior citizens, so the vast majority are high risk & can’t afford to drive from store to store every day, getting exposed for a pack of toilet paper. It’s a mess here.
I‘ve been following you for quite some time from Germany. Thank you for this video (but also all your videos), for educating people on veganism, nutrition, and all the cool recipes, but most importantly at this specific time: THANK YOU for being so blunt about why hording is the worst thing to do now, and for explaining to people why there is no need to panic but at the same time explaining why social/physical distancing is of the essence at the moment. I have had so much respect for you and that just got even greater now. Thank you, Caitlin! Keep on what you‘re doing! ❤️
Exactly! I was barely able to get some items at the store. I had to go to a few stores because shelves were empty. I have enough food for about a week and half. Where I live there is enough produce to buy, but dry goods are scarce.
From a graduate student in Public Health your tips are great! I appreciate you emphasizing the messages and advice from public health officials. THANK YOU! and stay healthy
This is an importance message for people to understand. This panic-buying doesn't make any sense! Stay safe and healthy, Caitlin! Thanks for this helpful video.
I’m in quarantine cuz the dr ordered my whole family to because we’ve been in contact with COVID-19. I’m gonna be spending my birthday in quarantine.✌️
I am SO happy you mentioned how important it is to social-distance not only for our own safety but also for others! Thank you so so much! And the fact you've talked about reasonable attitude instead of panic- I could not agree more!
Thank you for this, I work in the medical field and my work isn't closing. By the time I got to the grocery store the shelves were cleaned out and people are so rude. I got a few things I needed but there were things like toilet paper that I couldn't find. I really appreciate what you said in this video.
Thank you for being responsible and providing helpful information. It is a blessing to see someone using her platform for good! Thanks for being such a sweetheart, you are an amazing human bean!
Yassss! I've been waiting for this! I already went shopping and bought the stuff that Cheap Lazy Vegan recommend in her video a while ago but if I end up needing to go to the store again I'm gonna refer to this
You are a wonderful, sensible young woman. I'm vegan... love your recipes and tips. I really appreciate you and this video today... thank you. Take care :)
this is such a great video for vegans and nonvegans alike! more people should definietly watch this and take a step back and reflect on this time and what's rly goign on. not blowing things out of proportion. thank you for this and stay safe
Very well said. Don't forget to help others when you can. I am blessed to have such caring children (4) I can't get out and they each brought me a few staples from the store so I have what I need and got my medications. If you are going out anyway why not help someone. Also if you know someone struggling with the cost of food why not get an extra bag of rice or something and drop it off. Little things mean so much to someone in need. God bless. Be safe. Wash your hands 🌼
That was just excellent! So much common sense, and thank you for being so considerate of others who don’t have the same access or opportunities to stock up.
Good job! I'm so happy that there are a few of us who are saying out loud that sometimes what you usually ate may not be available but you have to be flexible and eating something else, and also like you said not hoarding food when you actually don't need to.
It’s a magical time to go vegan!!! Wish my markets had the stuff yours clearly had. Bananas and asparagus were the score today. Target has been amazing at stocking. I’m a frontline nurse so I am not “hoarding” but I am very well stocked with items for longevity (in case I get sick). I do giggle every time I go to the market and the refrigerator/freezer section is packed with vegan items only, which works for me 😂. You know it’s an “apocalypse” when the entire section of pasta is cleared out, including gluten free options. Well thought out, calm video.
Also you can sign up for a food delivery service that drops off 1 week of dinner at a time. It has been a lifesaver the last two weeks since the grocery store has been out of some of my go tos. On the bright side, we are going to try some new foods this week because the store was out of my regulars. I love this common sense video!
Thank you for such a positive message and reminding everyone that it will be ok. I feel like people have forgotten the basic fundamentals they learned in Kindergarten such as sharing and manners! Working together is always better 😊. I always enjoy your videos!
So helpful to remind people that they will make it through until the next store deliveries. I'd also strongly suggest that vegans start growing kale and other greens, now. I always have several large pots of kale, spinach, arugula, and mustard greens going in my kitchen, year-round. Gardening is a great project to start if you are basically stuck at home for a few weeks.
This was really helpful. My family loves eating rice, beans, and tortillas lol so we haven’t been worried on that front. The only issue has been people purchasing items out of panic and leaving nothing for the rest of us. When I’ve gone to the store, it’s been only to get items we’re out of and plan to use in the near future, like when we ran out of almond butter, some fresh veggies, and bread. I think it’s important people take this time to roughly plan out their meals and only get necessary items like you said. Again, great video!
Here's my monthly meal plan I just made (i spend less than 100 a month and like my food/am full/ have enough to buy the occasional snack): - on a baking pan: asparagus, onion, nutritional yeast flavoring, garlic powder, and chili powder - tortilla soup - tacos - curried cauliflower (cauliflower, red onion, peas, curry powder) - 2 different bowls: the base is quinoa/rice, onion, garlic, kale with either: 1) peas, zucchini, tahini, lemon, maple syrup, salt or 2) broccoli, soy sauce, dijon, red chili flakes - potatoes w vegan butter (blue bell's the cheapest), bacon bits, nutritional yeast, garlic powder - stir fri (ramen noodles and frozen stir fri veggies w sriracha and soy sauce) - bagels (i put butter, garlic, dried basil, and balsamic on them) - pb toast w banana - banana pb smoothie (literally just banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, ice, and water) - cereal and almond milk - oatmeal - oj, apple cider, a kombucha or two - cookieeessss (there are hella good ones for 2 bucks at safeway) - maybe frozen food items Tips: - take advantage of things in season so u don't get tired of eating the same stuff - overlap the produce you're buying so that they can go into more than one meal - even if you don't have a plan for something, if you see something at a lower price than usual that's non perishable and useful, get it - drink coffee from a coffee pot/use a thermos to bring it places - Hardly ever go to the store and make meal plans building off stuff u already have
I'm happily social distancing the only place I travel to if I can get away with it is work. I work in tourism I cant work from home 😔 I'm lucky though that i still have my job in this industry so that's a bonus
Caitlin, thank you for this video your information is always spot on 🥰... and also I started eating hempseeds because of you and my Body really feels a lot better because of them... I really needed the iron and magnesium that the hempseeds contain... I sprinkle them on everything... I know this is not a hempseeds video but your information is so helpful 💕
Excellent video, Caitlin! Thank you for addressing the panic/food hoarding issue that is going on. This was such an important thing to bring to light at this time.
I just found your channel the other day and I really enjoy it. I’m vegetarian and the videos have been helpful with dragging me out of my lentil soup rut while out of work. It’s also comforting to find videos that aren’t “okay I’m doing a clothes haul.”
Like many others who have commented below, thank you for saying what needed to said. Wish there were more people out there likw you. I live in a seniors building am 64 fit and able and once a week have no problem picking up meds or food or walking a dog; I take all precautions. Tx again Caitlin!
Hahaha I was thinking the same thing as you. When I went to the grocery store I was thinking “people don’t care about their vegetables!?” Seriously 😕 better for me! Haha 😂 I purchased my vegetables as normal and I purchased a few more vegetables for the following week so it wouldn’t go bad and I pre-washed it and chopped it up and froze them!
Hi great video, I really like the fact that you reminded people no to panic. It is really important, people definitely over stock for no reason. I have not witnessed much people having crazy shopping bag, but I can definitely see that aisle cleared much faster than usual. We have to be a little bit more creative than usual though. A tip for cooking beans (especially the ones that are chunky and long to cook like chickpeas or pinto bins). I usually soak them for 24 hours usually overnight), I rinse them and I cook them in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes. It is much more energy efficient and faster. I usually cook a big batch like 500 grams of dry beans, and once it is cooked I eat some and put a lot in the freezer so they are ready to go for the next time I need them :)
This is my favorite coronavirus video. I've been social distancing for 6 days now and needed your words. We're getting bored and a little bit of cabin fever. We live in a really small community and someone here was the first to have it in my state.
I just want to say that I haven’t seen onions, potatoes, pasta sauce, frozen vegetables, squash, pasta, rice, bread, or dried beans in weeks... there’s some canned fruit and veggies but not much. It makes me thankful I buy the large bags of everything to save on plastic right now.
LoveN' Happiness I live by myself so large to me might be small to a family of 4+. I usually go to the dried sections of wherever I shop which is usually king soopers or Sprouts when I still have the bulk items but am running low. If the item is on sale or the cheapest option per ounce, I either buy the biggest bag possible at king soopers or I almost completely fill one of sprouts’ plastic bulk bags. To save the plastic, I write what I put in the bag and reuse it for next time. I don’t have a zero waste bulk store near me and sprouts doesn’t allow your own bags in the bulk section so this is the best I can think to do.
I finally got my hands on some and just froze it...just in case they have a longer shutdown. I just started watching videos on how we should be building our immune system
I thought i was pretty calm about this situation but this video made me think again. And it reassured that i will not die if or my toddlers diet gets worse than usual 😊 Thank you. Seems funny to write it but actually i realized that i was worried about it. and thank you so much for this video. You are so calm and spot on!
I went to Winco this past Sunday and the place was packed with people, and barely any vegetables, no eggs, meat, water. Very little laundry soap or cleaning supplies but a few scattered along the shelves. It's getting crazy out there! I didn't immediately rush to go shopping like most people did, so now I'm just left with whatever I can scrounge together!
@@CheerSeeds No hazard pay for me. People are calm so far at work but I have to take public transportation and they just reduced the number of buses so more people will be on the bus at a time. The bus was packed when I went yesterday. The driver didn't even make anyone pay because he just wanted everyone to be away from him. LOL
Same..i work for Amazon and all they did was increase our pay by $2 (which we should get anyways...no reason for us to get the same pay rate as the warehouse when we are dealing with more hazard and situations )
Good video-however it would be even more helpful if you added things that support your immune system, that have anti viral properties. We are all vulnerable to exposure to this virus without having any idea we are being exposed. Best way to do self care is make sure your supply of supplements, and specific fruits and vegetables that are supportive and/or healing for viral infections.
Oddly, in the places where I have been shopping, there has been plenty of fresh produce. Toilet paper has been the one consistent challenge. Generally the stores have had everything else. Also, sometimes smaller places have better stock. I've been pleased at what I've been able to find at the tiny grocery store right next to where I live.
Hi friends! I also posted a roundup of 45 different pantry-friendly recipes on my blog: frommybowl.com/plant-based-pantry-recipes/
Are you related to Danele?
Wow thanks 🙏
Caitlin Shoemaker thank you!
Be careful what you say in videos. I’ve heard that RUclips is demonetizing videos that state coronavirus.
Actually shocked by how intelligent and common sense your intro was and I applaud you for that.
I work at a grocery store. People are so selfish. March is the month we raise money for the food banks. People actually have the audacity to say to me, "There's no food for me, so I wont donate". Most people have more than enough food to last for months. It is such a privilege to go grocery shopping every week. People need to be smart about issues like this. It will all work out. It always does. The hoarding is so annoying. I have hated working lately just because of all the ignorant people.
Emily Alsop completely agree . It’s horrible
I donated extra hand sanitizer to a few elderly in the store when I was out last saturday. And my husband gave some rolls of paper towels. Not all people are selfish.
My thing is when people hoard the food and they keep replenishing it, people who missed out are going to want to buy all they can and people who have what they need will keep buying until this is over.
@@Talking2thEEMoon that panick buying is all caused by the news stations, they are making it out over hyped! The flu kills more than this virus.
I can't imagine the stress you are having to deal with. I doubt you have much of a choice, but thank you for doing what you do!!! Grocery workers deserve more respect, especially right now. I really hope it gets better. My local grocery stopped stocking in the AM because the same people would line up before it opened to hoard everything that came in. They are stocking at random times and telling regulars and people who have been respectful when they'll have items available. I have allegies, specifically a corn allergy, and I'm already completely out of safe food. I've been out of safe water for a week. Now I'm running out of benadryl because I've been having to drink/eat things that I shouldn't. It shouldn't be like this. The people who are hoarding are aholes, they're making it hard for people who really need things to find the things they need.
I'm following you from Italy, here we're at day 10 of lockdown... Some people still don't get it and are still quite crazy at grocery stores, but most got used to it and stopped behaving like food is going to run out soon. It just takes some time.
Take care and stay at home!
Esatto!
How is it there? Getting any better?
@@TheWhimsicalFamily Hi! Thanks for asking. We are waiting for the peak of the infection. The infection rates are slowly stabilising, but the worst situation is in Lombardy: numbers there continue to rise. We expect the peak to be reached in the next 2 weeks, while hoping that the disease doesn't move South (too much at least). That would be a disaster. Probably we'll have to keep the lockdown well over Easter, to avoid a comeback of the virus. Fingers crossed
@@stemon83 Greeting from a ROmanian living in Prague! Hang in there, sending prayeras to you!
I really appreciated how blunt and logical this was. Everything you said was on point, from somebody who studies nutrition, exercise, and health in college, and is very much needed during these times. Please stop hoarding peeps and thank you for staying home from a immuno-compromised person herself. Thanks to all who have to keep working! Washing your hands is great and just don't touch your face! If you're healthy you will more than likely and be fine and don't need masks unless you're gonna be in super close compact areas...which you shouldn't do....happy quarantine y'all!
Don’t forget to check on people living alone, neighbours, family, anybody. Social distancing doesn’t include your phone ❤️
Well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy 👏 what 👏 you 👏 actually 👏 need! Exactly right Caitlin! People are buying so much stuff they wouldn’t really use and this just makes it worse for other people who definitely WOULD have use for those items.
Cheer Seeds Cooking Yes people need to be considerate of others
What's really crazy in Switzerland right now: there's still bread left before the store closes, but people are going crazy with buying flour... Everyone's a baker now apparently... 😂
Stay healthy and thanks for the chill video!
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Not surprised
It's so weird. Fresh produce was nearly untouched, frozen fruit was nearly untouched, and ALL foods in the tiny vegan section (kimchi, tofurky, etc) was untouched. I didn't look at the plant milk section but I bet that was untouched too. LOL So except for me being a bit sad all the lentils are gone, my diet hasn't changed a bit. I still had no trouble getting fresh vegetables and oranges. Heck, I even tried eggplant for the first time! I decided I'm just not going to the store unless there is something I really need.
Same here in Germany 🤷
Yes! Wanted to buy whole wheat flour in the Migros nearby yesterday...there is none left! 😅 I normally make my own bread but now I just bought two loaves and put them in the freezer 😂
Thank you so much for mentioning that people should only buy what they need! I personally can't afford to stock up on a ton of groceries at once, and when I get to the store stuff like toilet paper is completely gone. Also, it's kind of funny that I was watching your other videos when I got the notification for this one.
Thanks for this, Caitlin!! Stay safe everyone!
ZemmaStudios me either ! So when I need to buy milk or other essentials for my daughter I can’t bc its all gone.
Are you listening people?? Buy only what you need. There are no shortages. You cannot hoard groceries or toilet paper. You are hurting others. Grocery stores will only close if you buy more than you need. Do you want that to happen???? Hmmmm?????? Stop it!!!!!
Yes! Well said my friend! ☺️
I felt bad buying two packages of tempeh, then I saw the cart in front of me at the grocery store with 20 tins of pasta sauce. Jeezus people.
I'm not a vegan, though I do like veggies. But disasters (like Corona) causes a lot of people to get anxious (if not outright panicky). It's part of the "fight or flight syndrome" that likely saved your earliest ancestor from being eaten by a Sabertoothed Tiger millions of years ago. My hope is that those who say that Corona will weaken and peter out, or at least slow down considerably, once it gets hot (like the flu) are correct. Also, the FDA has approved a malaria drug in order to fight Corona and will hopefully fast track vaccines that are already being worked on. So there is reason for optimism. I have been able to find food pretty easily, but I have noticed some things are scarcer than others.
A number of grocery stores where I live have put limits on certain items, like toilet paper and paper towels. They've also instituted "no return" policies. If this Corona thing eases out in the mid/late summer, expect to see a lot of toilet paper and hand sanitizer at neighborhood yard sales.
But the thing is we can’t look down upon people who are at risk and can’t leave their homes and NEED to stalk up..
your intro was incredible. im not even vegan but i must stan IMMEDIATELY
Caitlin is Top 3 Internet Vegans To Stan, you’ve made a good choice
Spitting straight facts!! In self isolation for the past 4 days, but my husband is a health care worker 👎🏻 haven’t seen him that much, he’s basically only home for food/sleep. Flattening the curve is also going to help lessen the load on our healthcare system & workers
Thank you so much for your opinion on this chaotic time. I wish everyone had the mentality that you do about grocery shopping, not just now but across the board. Love it!
I went to the grocery store like 0 tofu, beans, or even veggie burgers. I went to the register and there’s people talking about “I’ve never had tofu but if I run out of chicken at least I have it.” 😑😑😑 I don’t work from home so I have the ability to pop into stores everyday before or after a shift.
The customers raided the supermarkets I've been to of their dried products. I was able to get dried red lentils. They had a little left. I took only one bag because I want other people to be able to eat. Take what you need is the right way to think.
Thanks for this! I just bought a couple extra things this week instead of stocking up, and started to get nervous because everyone was acting like we needed to. I have literally everything you mentioned in the video in my kitchen and I know I’ll be fine 🙌🏻
Thank you for touching on the distancing and stocking up issues, it's so important for people to realise how their actions affect others!
Please do your best to go to the grocery store as least often as possible. We need to limit our time outside as much as possible, so we are not exposing ourselves or others to the virus.
I am obliged to pick up meds 1x a week; I, wear a mask and at same time pick up meds and food for people in my seniors building. Working together is crucial.
@@evelynbaron2004 I'm sorry but a mask is useless.
ugh yes, all of this panic buying makes me sooo mad !! Some people are proud of it too like "look at all the pasta I bought" ! stop it !! Thanks for using your platform to spread an important message
In Texas, all the meat is gone except for the alternatives. Luckily, I enjoy beyond beef 🥰
Becca Dina cost to much to me.
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Caitlin - “You’re not going to die”
😂 joking 🙃 thanks for the video!
I went grocery shopping today. I shop for a family of four and I go every 4-6 days depending on if I need to quickly go get 2 things cuz I ran out of them when I didn’t expect to. It’s not a big deal, you don’t need to stock up on things. If you run out of something, buy one or two packs of it but you don’t need more than that. Buying everything up will make other people buy everything up which is how you get yourself and everyone in you community in a mess. Don’t be selfish. Just take what you need.
People in California, PLEASE STOP HOARDING FOOD AND TOILET PAPER. YOU'RE THE REASON THE STORES OR GOING OUT OF STOCK!! PLEASE STOP IT!!!
Selene Cruz-Albrecht Not just California unfortunately, basically entire Europe, the US and other countries as well.
@@tyrennosaur Yes, of course. This pandemic is affecting the entire world. China and South Korea are at least seeing less of an increase, but not Italy and Spain are suffering so much. I just referenced California because that's where I live and along with New York is the most affected state in the US. People are going crazy here and panic-buying all the food and especially toilet paper. It's really stressful and I wish people would stop hoarding.
@@tyrennosaur Also, if you didn't know, Trader Joe's is mainly based in California.
@@user-jc1xl5lj1t No worries, I just wanted to point out that it's not a local phenomenon but a global one instead.
Trader Joe's is the American branch of Aldi North (which is different from Aldi South that is still called Aldi in the US) and therefore originally German. :) (There's actually a rather interesting story behind why there are two Aldis.)
@@tyrennosaur Oh, I never knew that. Thanks for the info! Very interesting :)
I agree, buy only what you need! The only thing I bought a bit extra was flour because I'm planning on making my own bread!
can make bread with flaxmeal
@@aleshazeigler6306 Thanks for the tip 😊
Beet The Rush true, I didn’t go crazy either I just bought what I usually get but I just bought a little more of it
@@kristinamarie111 exactly, there's a difference between being prepared, and buying everything on the shelf!
Preach it, sister! We are so spoiled as a society that we freak out over inconveniences. It’s important to remember that. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you for this video, especially the beginning remarks. I live in an area that is more focused on vegetables than most. All of the potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, broccoli, bananas, squash, oranges and berries were like..... gone. I guess, it just depends on where you live
Same with my grocery store! I got the last bag of carrots for a soup I was making.
That’s amazing...it’s wonderful so many people are eating fresh veggies and fruit. My area...it was a veggie lovers haven! No one was buying them and I was quiet saddened by that. Stay safe.
I also live in a meat/ junk food town, the fresh produce was completely stocked, except for the bananas.
Amy Peters the good/bad news is the meat/junk food craze won’t last as the pandemic drags on. Meat food will run out, but beans and grains are forever. Everyone is scared, but we will get this. We have survived worst.
As a fellow Washingtonian, stay safe!
Excellent video and haul. I am not panicking and I still have to help my mum because from the weekend in the UK it will be a legal requirement for those over 70 with or without health conditions to self isolate so I am going to limit contact with anyone outside of family and shop when it isn't busy. Keep safe and well.
David Mcgregor glad to hear the U.K. is on board with some social distance practices, good luck to you and your family! (From CT, US)
i'm not panick buying but i'm panicking due to the fact that essentials are sold out here in australia. I'm stopping into the shops daily trying to get everything i need and i'm fortunate that i can do that whereas others cant
Sound advice from someone so young...left politics out and spoke to her strengths...excellent job Caitlin. Thank you!
I appreciate you encouraging people to be mindful about the amount of products they’re purchasing. My area has been ransacked by people buying 3-4 cartfuls of supplies at a time. This is particularly concerning because I live on an island that is mainly retired people and senior citizens, so the vast majority are high risk & can’t afford to drive from store to store every day, getting exposed for a pack of toilet paper. It’s a mess here.
I‘ve been following you for quite some time from Germany. Thank you for this video (but also all your videos), for educating people on veganism, nutrition, and all the cool recipes, but most importantly at this specific time: THANK YOU for being so blunt about why hording is the worst thing to do now, and for explaining to people why there is no need to panic but at the same time explaining why social/physical distancing is of the essence at the moment. I have had so much respect for you and that just got even greater now. Thank you, Caitlin! Keep on what you‘re doing! ❤️
Exactly! I was barely able to get some items at the store. I had to go to a few stores because shelves were empty. I have enough food for about a week and half. Where I live there is enough produce to buy, but dry goods are scarce.
From a graduate student in Public Health your tips are great! I appreciate you emphasizing the messages and advice from public health officials. THANK YOU! and stay healthy
This is an importance message for people to understand. This panic-buying doesn't make any sense! Stay safe and healthy, Caitlin! Thanks for this helpful video.
I’m in quarantine cuz the dr ordered my whole family to because we’ve been in contact with COVID-19. I’m gonna be spending my birthday in quarantine.✌️
Beccameg 321 Happy Birthday, and best wishes to you and yours. ❤️
Happy birthday 🎂
Cynthia Stanczak thanks :)
Becca Dina thanks :)
Happy birthday 🎊
I am SO happy you mentioned how important it is to social-distance not only for our own safety but also for others! Thank you so so much!
And the fact you've talked about reasonable attitude instead of panic- I could not agree more!
Thank you for this. Not only for providing content, but for the advice and information most might not know.
Thank you for this video! Very helpful and level-headed (not that I expected any different from you)
Stay safe and still have some fun at home!
That brand of gf bread is the best. Brings me life
Thank you for this, I work in the medical field and my work isn't closing. By the time I got to the grocery store the shelves were cleaned out and people are so rude. I got a few things I needed but there were things like toilet paper that I couldn't find. I really appreciate what you said in this video.
These all look amazing, quarantine or not! Thank you for sharing and inspiring others not to panic. ☺️💚
Thank you for being responsible and providing helpful information. It is a blessing to see someone using her platform for good! Thanks for being such a sweetheart, you are an amazing human bean!
Yassss! I've been waiting for this! I already went shopping and bought the stuff that Cheap Lazy Vegan recommend in her video a while ago but if I end up needing to go to the store again I'm gonna refer to this
I realize that I am a complete stranger but I am so grateful you are still Vegan! Thanks for a great upload!
You are a wonderful, sensible young woman. I'm vegan... love your recipes and tips. I really appreciate you and this video today... thank you. Take care :)
Awesome pantry suggestions! Please only buy what you need because everyone needs supplies and food.
this is such a great video for vegans and nonvegans alike! more people should definietly watch this and take a step back and reflect on this time and what's rly goign on. not blowing things out of proportion. thank you for this and stay safe
Well said Caitlin, so young, so wise, only get what you NEED!!
Very well said. Don't forget to help others when you can. I am blessed to have such caring children (4) I can't get out and they each brought me a few staples from the store so I have what I need and got my medications. If you are going out anyway why not help someone. Also if you know someone struggling with the cost of food why not get an extra bag of rice or something and drop it off. Little things mean so much to someone in need. God bless. Be safe. Wash your hands 🌼
That was just excellent! So much common sense, and thank you for being so considerate of
others who don’t have the same access or opportunities to stock up.
This is SUCH a fantastic video - regardless of the reason. Caitlin, you’re the best. So reliable and trustworthy in your advice. Thanks.
Good job! I'm so happy that there are a few of us who are saying out loud that sometimes what you usually ate may not be available but you have to be flexible and eating something else, and also like you said not hoarding food when you actually don't need to.
It’s a magical time to go vegan!!! Wish my markets had the stuff yours clearly had. Bananas and asparagus were the score today. Target has been amazing at stocking. I’m a frontline nurse so I am not “hoarding” but I am very well stocked with items for longevity (in case I get sick). I do giggle every time I go to the market and the refrigerator/freezer section is packed with vegan items only, which works for me 😂. You know it’s an “apocalypse” when the entire section of pasta is cleared out, including gluten free options. Well thought out, calm video.
Yeah at this point it's hard for me not to laugh when I see empty isles. Im just like yawl really outdone yourselves.
Also you can sign up for a food delivery service that drops off 1 week of dinner at a time. It has been a lifesaver the last two weeks since the grocery store has been out of some of my go tos. On the bright side, we are going to try some new foods this week because the store was out of my regulars. I love this common sense video!
Thank you for such a positive message and reminding everyone that it will be ok. I feel like people have forgotten the basic fundamentals they learned in Kindergarten such as sharing and manners! Working together is always better 😊. I always enjoy your videos!
So helpful to remind people that they will make it through until the next store deliveries. I'd also strongly suggest that vegans start growing kale and other greens, now. I always have several large pots of kale, spinach, arugula, and mustard greens going in my kitchen, year-round. Gardening is a great project to start if you are basically stuck at home for a few weeks.
This was really helpful. My family loves eating rice, beans, and tortillas lol so we haven’t been worried on that front. The only issue has been people purchasing items out of panic and leaving nothing for the rest of us. When I’ve gone to the store, it’s been only to get items we’re out of and plan to use in the near future, like when we ran out of almond butter, some fresh veggies, and bread. I think it’s important people take this time to roughly plan out their meals and only get necessary items like you said. Again, great video!
Great information and advice. Thanks for sharing. Stay inside, wash your hands, and help those that need it.
Even after 6 months from this video, it’s very helpful!
Here's my monthly meal plan I just made (i spend less than 100 a month and like my food/am full/ have enough to buy the occasional snack):
- on a baking pan: asparagus, onion, nutritional yeast flavoring, garlic powder, and chili powder
- tortilla soup
- tacos
- curried cauliflower (cauliflower, red onion, peas, curry powder)
- 2 different bowls: the base is quinoa/rice, onion, garlic, kale with either: 1) peas, zucchini, tahini, lemon, maple syrup, salt or 2) broccoli, soy sauce, dijon, red chili flakes
- potatoes w vegan butter (blue bell's the cheapest), bacon bits, nutritional yeast, garlic powder
- stir fri (ramen noodles and frozen stir fri veggies w sriracha and soy sauce)
- bagels (i put butter, garlic, dried basil, and balsamic on them)
- pb toast w banana
- banana pb smoothie (literally just banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, ice, and water)
- cereal and almond milk
- oatmeal
- oj, apple cider, a kombucha or two
- cookieeessss (there are hella good ones for 2 bucks at safeway)
- maybe frozen food items
Tips:
- take advantage of things in season so u don't get tired of eating the same stuff
- overlap the produce you're buying so that they can go into more than one meal
- even if you don't have a plan for something, if you see something at a lower price than usual that's non perishable and useful, get it
- drink coffee from a coffee pot/use a thermos to bring it places
- Hardly ever go to the store and make meal plans building off stuff u already have
Thank you for sharing, i like your ideas. One question, does coffee help in some particular way during these times?
LoveN' Happiness I always drink coffee, if I go two days without it I’d be in pain
i loved the potato section
You make me feel so much better about this situation
I get so happy to see ANY video from you in my sub box! 🙌🙌🙌 this is super helpful and thoughtful! Love you Caitlin!! ❤️❤️❤️ stay safe!
thank you for being calm and reasonable with this. also - wildwood tofu is my FAVORITE.
Thanks Caitlin - I've been watching all of your recipe videos since I'm cooking more :)
I'm happily social distancing the only place I travel to if I can get away with it is work. I work in tourism I cant work from home 😔 I'm lucky though that i still have my job in this industry so that's a bonus
Amazon is hiring customer service people.
I am in love with your produce baskets shelving in the corner. Please share 🙏🏻
This is great! Random question, where did you find those produce baskets for the wall? I've been looking for something just like that.
Caitlin, thank you for this video your information is always spot on 🥰... and also I started eating hempseeds because of you and my Body really feels a lot better because of them... I really needed the iron and magnesium that the hempseeds contain... I sprinkle them on everything... I know this is not a hempseeds video but your information is so helpful 💕
Excellent video, Caitlin! Thank you for addressing the panic/food hoarding issue that is going on. This was such an important thing to bring to light at this time.
Excellent, calming and very sensible video Caitlin, thank you for being such a wonderful and responsible you tuber!
I just found your channel the other day and I really enjoy it. I’m vegetarian and the videos have been helpful with dragging me out of my lentil soup rut while out of work. It’s also comforting to find videos that aren’t “okay I’m doing a clothes haul.”
Yassssssss The amazing life video is here to save me 🙌🏻❤️🌱.... thank you Caitlin
also trying to eat more plant based so this video is really helpful!
Like many others who have commented below, thank you for saying what needed to said. Wish there were more people out there likw you. I live in a seniors building am 64 fit and able and once a week have no problem picking up meds or food or walking a dog; I take all precautions. Tx again Caitlin!
You should do videos of creative recipes we can make with only non perishable foods! That would be so helpful!
You're amazing! Thank you for this video
Hahaha I was thinking the same thing as you.
When I went to the grocery store I was thinking “people don’t care about their vegetables!?” Seriously 😕 better for me! Haha 😂 I purchased my vegetables as normal and I purchased a few more vegetables for the following week so it wouldn’t go bad and I pre-washed it and chopped it up and froze them!
Pressure cooker is superb, you get more flavor and quick cooking, saves money on gas or electricity.
Hi great video, I really like the fact that you reminded people no to panic. It is really important, people definitely over stock for no reason. I have not witnessed much people having crazy shopping bag, but I can definitely see that aisle cleared much faster than usual. We have to be a little bit more creative than usual though.
A tip for cooking beans (especially the ones that are chunky and long to cook like chickpeas or pinto bins). I usually soak them for 24 hours usually overnight), I rinse them and I cook them in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes. It is much more energy efficient and faster. I usually cook a big batch like 500 grams of dry beans, and once it is cooked I eat some and put a lot in the freezer so they are ready to go for the next time I need them :)
Hi Caitlyn thank you for this uplifting and inspiring video. When we go grocery shopping will only buy what we need.❤
This is my favorite coronavirus video. I've been social distancing for 6 days now and needed your words. We're getting bored and a little bit of cabin fever. We live in a really small community and someone here was the first to have it in my state.
So glad to see you purchase only what you need
My bf and I each picked up a nice chocolate bar before we quarantined
What a great example you are setting for your followers. I wish other RUclipsrs would follow your lead!
Thank you so much for this video
I just want to say that I haven’t seen onions, potatoes, pasta sauce, frozen vegetables, squash, pasta, rice, bread, or dried beans in weeks... there’s some canned fruit and veggies but not much. It makes me thankful I buy the large bags of everything to save on plastic right now.
What are some examples of the large bag of whatever you buy to save on plastic?
LoveN' Happiness I live by myself so large to me might be small to a family of 4+. I usually go to the dried sections of wherever I shop which is usually king soopers or Sprouts when I still have the bulk items but am running low. If the item is on sale or the cheapest option per ounce, I either buy the biggest bag possible at king soopers or I almost completely fill one of sprouts’ plastic bulk bags. To save the plastic, I write what I put in the bag and reuse it for next time. I don’t have a zero waste bulk store near me and sprouts doesn’t allow your own bags in the bulk section so this is the best I can think to do.
Here in Brazil most of families do the groceries once a month. Perishable once a week.
Garlic is really good to eat because it has a lot of antiviral properties!!
I finally got my hands on some and just froze it...just in case they have a longer shutdown. I just started watching videos on how we should be building our immune system
I don't think that's true.
for some reason there is literally no tofu in any grocery store near me, like i've been to 6 places and they were all out
I had all kinds of tofu EXCEPT for extra firm, I had to go to the store next door which was more expensive but worth it
Tofu was raided at my grocery store as well. I got the last pack of extra firm. There was a bit of silken and soft, but not much.
Yes, and the hoarding causes increased exposure as other people search their cities for basics.
I thought i was pretty calm about this situation but this video made me think again. And it reassured that i will not die if or my toddlers diet gets worse than usual 😊 Thank you. Seems funny to write it but actually i realized that i was worried about it.
and thank you so much for this video. You are so calm and spot on!
I went to Winco this past Sunday and the place was packed with people, and barely any vegetables, no eggs, meat, water. Very little laundry soap or cleaning supplies but a few scattered along the shelves. It's getting crazy out there! I didn't immediately rush to go shopping like most people did, so now I'm just left with whatever I can scrounge together!
yep me too, now I look at the empty shelves.
As always a great video. Just want to commend you on the measured, calm response and information you provided. 💕
Awesome vid! It’s weird I haven’t seen you in my feed for months. So glad to hear from you.
Wise words, people dont panic buy, enough for everyone if we shop as normal...no brainer!!!
I wish I could stay at home so bad... my work has not shut down and doesn’t seem to plan on doing so anytime soon
Same. :( Stay safe!
That’s ridiculous! What industry are you working in, and are they supplementing you with hazard-pay?
@@CheerSeeds No hazard pay for me. People are calm so far at work but I have to take public transportation and they just reduced the number of buses so more people will be on the bus at a time. The bus was packed when I went yesterday. The driver didn't even make anyone pay because he just wanted everyone to be away from him. LOL
Same..i work for Amazon and all they did was increase our pay by $2 (which we should get anyways...no reason for us to get the same pay rate as the warehouse when we are dealing with more hazard and situations )
stay safe over there!
Good video-however it would be even more helpful if you added things that support your immune system, that have anti viral properties. We are all vulnerable to exposure to this virus without having any idea we are being exposed. Best way to do self care is make sure your supply of supplements, and specific fruits and vegetables that are supportive and/or healing for viral infections.
Oddly, in the places where I have been shopping, there has been plenty of fresh produce. Toilet paper has been the one consistent challenge. Generally the stores have had everything else. Also, sometimes smaller places have better stock. I've been pleased at what I've been able to find at the tiny grocery store right next to where I live.
gave you a thumbs up for covid-19 facts!!!