I experienced all the cons Danielle mentioned in the description but I've been vegan for over a year and a half and you really do learn how to make quick meals and how to shop and how to just make good food that's also tasty. It's all about persistence and dedication but it's so worth it in the end!
As someone who's vegan I 100% appreciate your opinions but I just wanted to mention that there is a lot of vegan food available and there's actually so much you can eat xx and you said you were often hungry - the number of vegan snacks available is incredible and they're so easy to find like nakd bars etc xx just wanted to put it out there ahha I really enjoyed this video!
Carola Emma so true! I love clif and Lara bars. In the beginning I also felt hungry really often since I was new to this lifestyle and wasn't sure of what I could pack as a snack for school etc. It's much easier now though and since I live in a fairly big city there are endless options at the stores and restaurants
Danielle, I've been vegan for 5 years and I can tell you that being vegan is super easy! You can find vegan ANYTHING these days: vegan nuggets, vegan ice cream, vegan lasagna, even vegan tuna like wtf?! But I have to say that you need to eat more if you do another vegan challenge, because plant foods are super healthy but also really low in calories, and you need to make sure that you're eating enough. Also, try to eat more carbs, like rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes...and beans, chickpeas... Love your videos :)
I could TOTALLY eat more carbs, they are life! Increasing my calories was definitely something I found hard but if I were to do it again I would totally go in search of that vegan lasagne! x
You don't "hate being vegan". You're just not a vegan! There is a different between doing it just because and actually being vegan because you really care about taking control of your health AND for ethical reasons. It's cool that you took the time out to try it though!
I've been watching -and doing- some of your workouts videos, they are my favorite so far. And now, seeing you opted for a plant based diet only makes it so much better! I'm very glad you chose this path, hope you keep it up (as I promise I'll keep up with your fitness videos!). Hugs!
The first month was the hardest for me. There are loads of books and blogs out there with recipes and meal tips if anyone is looking into going vegan. It does take a lot of time and research, so I appreciate that you mentioned you hadn't!
I know it's hard at the beginning, being vegan. I'm one myself. But what it made it easier for me was doing research about animal facts like documentaries: cowspiracy or earthlings, because it made me empathise and be more aware of the cruelty animal are put on. Appart from that the beautiful thing about veganism is that you feel so much better about yourself: either because you know you're helping planet earth and being healthy for yourself. And also, once you get the hang of it, it becomes really easy to shop and find really good (if not better than animal products) vegan food. I appreciate a lot that you did this for a week. But there is one thing I want to point out and that I didn't like is the fact that you used the word vegan as clickbait when you just did it for a week and still used animal products like tested makeup and animal skin. Veganism is a lifestyle and you mostly do it for the love of animals. Plant based diet would be the correct term to use in this case. Still, I loved the video and the effort you made xx
I was actually totally unaware that veganism and eating a plant based diet were different things and I probably should've done more research to distinguish the differences. x
Hi Danielle! I just wanted to tell you that you have inspired me to go back on track with working out and eating healthy after a loooon while of not doing it. Thank you very much! you are such an inspirational person and I love your work out videos💕💕💕💕
Good luck with the transition! I was extremely hungry the first week I went vegan because I had no idea what to eat, but now it's just a habit and I love how much I can eat and never get bloated anymore. Have fun trying out different food and recipes! ❤️
ngl i laughed when you were telling your story about the pretzel 😂!! the HANGER was real!! i too find it difficult to go full on vegetarian/vegan so i'm taking little steps by lowering my intake of animal products. but man i couldn't say no to a good bbq!
I really hope you consider trying this for a longer amount of time, the first couple of weeks can be the hardest especially when looking for a substitute that you'll actually like. There is an app called "Is it Vegan?" that I use that has been such a great help to me in grocery stores! I only have a couple of months since I started this journey and I absolutely love it, it is definitely something that gets better with time. Good luck on your possible future journey!
finally watching this since I'm headed to the grocery store tomorrow! it is definitely tough to be plant based when you're not used to it so I feel your pain-especially when it comes to creative meals (I'm also gluten sensitive so that makes it suuuper fun). I will say that this inspired me to get back on the plant based wagon, though! xx
I was vegan on and off for about two years until I hit a slump while going through depression. I'm still working my way back to being fully vegan, because I definitely felt more energetic and happier when I was. I do agree with a lot of the pros and cons you made in this video! Eating out with friends was always a challenge, especially when I didn't care for any of the vegan options...
Proud of you for working your way to being fully vegan if it made you feel better over all. I wish more restaurants catered for those on a plant based diet but until then I guess I'll just have to get creative in the kitchen! xx
Going vegan at first is definitely a struggle. I experienced it at myself, but I promise you, it gets easier with time. It's all about finding what's works/is best for you so of course it will take some time! Good luck on your journey!!!
I really enjoyed your frankness about the wholeexperiment. You started out as a meateater and tried a completely new way of eating and it was really interesting to see you try to maintain a balanced diet without compromising on what you enjoy. Kudos
Omg I love that you tried this out!! I went vegan two years ago after doing a 30 day challenge and ended up sticking with it! If you like cheese, there's actually a vegan brand called adheres that was created in Scotland - it tastes realistic and it's really good! 😊
I appreciate that you clarified that the fact you were hungry more often was because of lack of research! I'm not vegan but I do have a friend who is, and when my friends and I cook or go out we always think of her diet, and of course at first it was difficult but over time you learn about new places to buy food from or how to replace some ingredients! I am not vegan nor vegetarian, but I have decreased my intake of meat and such, not doing well in the dairy department tho hahah Nice video! Really fun to watch!
I click like button before I even watch the video as I know it will be amazing. :) Also I love that you went vegan, I might try it too! Lovely video as always. :D And you look beautiful
I´m vegan and I was so surprised, it was a great start, I understand it turns out way too difficult ´turning´vegan one day to another, but you did an amazing job. Everyone should do this, at least give it a try. Its so delicious, healthy and good for ourselves, the animals and planet. Thanks for trying.
A lot of the cons fade as time goes by tbh, you get better at knowing where you can grab quick meals and ofc grocery shopping gets loads easier! Go you for deciding to lower dairy intake and avoid meat :) remember it's not all or nothing and doing your best is always good enough! (though all or nothing works better for me personally but people are different obviously)
Hi! Danielle you are amazingly good I whatever you take up. You are so multifaceted and a treat coming to know through your interaction video clips.you have amazing energy and so dedicated in whatever you do. Waiting for your new uploads,nothing very recent,so as of now managing with your old videos. I had query I thankfully do love working out so I do 2 hours of all the numbers I have downloaded,I have very good stamina as I always did something or the other once I finished my junior classes. Coming to the main subject I hope doing two hours is fine as my age is 58.
I've always been a foodie but I never enjoyed food as much as I do now I'm vegan. Not only is the food healthier (mostly, I do partake in vegan junk food sometimes) but it's also tastier. Being vegan can be a pain but it gets easier everyday and it's so worth it. Better for you, the environment and the poor animals. Vegan food can easily be insanely good!
I wouldn't classify myself as vegan, but I do follow a mostly vegan diet out of personal preference. I think one of the most frustrating things I've found is that people complain I'm too picky, and/or they roll their eyes at my food choices. Also finding a vegan cheese that has natural ingredients has been difficult. I found a brand called Miyoko's (here in the US), but they're often sold out of the flavors I like. However, their vegan cheeses and butters are amazing because they're made from cashew nuts and other natural ingredients, and they taste wonderful. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I totally love you and your videos ! I am always hungry when I do like a diet or healthy eating and my mood gets so bad . Totally understand you Danielle
My mood was only bad because I hadn't done enough research into what I could eat. On the whole it made me feel better I should have learned what I could eat before I started the experiment. x
I LOVED this video hahah omg clicked on this thinking it'd be wayyy different and i'd end up feeling guilty for the ice cream I just ate, but ended up cracking up throughout the whole thing! P.S the whole lying to the Pretzel workers about an allergy thing happened to me at Dunkin Donuts ( I don't like their cheese) and one time I ended up lying and saying I was allergic, and then had to explain my nonexisistent allergies' side effects to the cute guy that was working the drive through. SO. Many. Regrets.
You're so disciplined, I really admire that. For me it's really hard to resist food, especially sweets. I don't want to do a diet or anything like that but I have to reduce my consumption of sugar/sweets. I suffer from a fructose-intolerance and if I eat too much sweets, sugar or fruits I feel really bad and my stomach hurts very much. But I love sweets so much and no matter how hard I try, I can't resist sweets. Do you have an idea how I could be more disciplined or do you know healthy (sweet) things without that much fructose which I could eat instead of sweets? I admire you so much, sending you lots of love from Germany x
Where exactly is the vegan hippo? I'm looking for new places to eat in London, and I'd heard about that one, but I'm not sure where it is. Also, check out the Linda McCartney range for vegan "meats" and stuff. Admittedly, they are more processed, but they are so good, and a large amount of their food is vegan. The vegan pulled pork burgers are mine and my family's favourite. And I'm totally liking this video because you cooked some good food and after a few weeks of vegan junk, I need healthy inspiration 😂
I've also recently started to try out veganism! the first couples days were hard for me but I'm slowly getting used to it, it all comes down to finding vegan alternatives🌱💫
I guess it's all about research into what foods there are because there's literally a replacement for so many things but I do understand it's not easy, I think for me because I'm doing it for 3 core reasons it doesn't feel like a chore or an inconvenience. Looking at RUclips vids for what I eat in a days vegan is helpful x
a lot of the fruits you ate are full of water so they wont fill you. banana is a more filling one. its good that you recognise the lack of research that caused the hunger, though. and it was nice to notice that all your cons can be fixed with doing more research. you live in london and it really is a great place for a vegan diet, so its just down to figuring out what snacks/foods you can get on the go and where to shop for good food. :-) and its nice to see that youve lowered your meat and dairy intake, im only vegetarian myself. i rarely eat dairy and eggs (usually in desserts and sweets only, proper food is always vegan) and i can say i feel so good. we just had a weekend away with my friends at a summer cottage and i ate so much good barbeque food, and i was full all the time, a lot of grilled vegetables and potatoes and salads (the only thing i had that was different to my friends was a veggie patty in my burger).
Thanks for the tip on the fruit, I didn't even think about how much water was int he fruit but it totally makes sense that I wasn't getting full because the fruit didn't have much substance. Although I couldn't stick to a plant based diet for good I'm glad that it has triggered something in me to think more about what I eat and cut out other meats and dairy products. This comment was so helpful, thank you! x
I just have to put it out there that i really liked the editing in this video Danielle! & i actually dont think i could even manage going vegan for a day, let alone a week so you did well!
Hey Danielle! I've been a fan for quite some time and only now found you have a RUclips channel. I'm a vegan and I have some advice for you if you want to be more plant based or completely plant based or hopefully vegan in the future. Half of your cons would be solved if you did meal preps. This allows you to not need to cook 3 times a day and have food in your fridge ready to eat at any time or even take on the go. If you were hungry you need to eat more food, because vegan food isn't as calorically dense as an omnivorous diet. So if you're hungry, nourish your body! And as for the recipes part, RUclips is a great outlet for that. I have a vegan recipes playlist on my channel from all different vegan youtubers and they are all delicious and practical. Or you can check out some famous youtubers: Tess Begg, Bonny Rebecca, Cheap Lazy Vegan, Liv B, Jon Venus, Healthy Crazy Cool, hot for food, Lauren Toyota, SweetPotatoSoul, SimplyQuinoa, Maddie Lymburner etc. Hope this helped!
Good job doing vegan diet for a week! The last time I tried being vegan, I only lasted for a day lol Did Joe do the vegan challenge with you for a whole week?
I think it's great that you tried eating vegan for a week and I think it's even better that you seem to be staying away from meat and (almost) dairy now! :) To make your life a bit easier and erase literally all of your cons up there, though, you really might want to do some further research on what to eat and how to cook and what to buy and where to buy it. It will only be a bit confusing and difficult in the first 2-3 months. After that you won't even have to think about what to eat and how to get it anymore :) good luck and happy eating ♥
Yes I definitely think it will get better over time and I'm glad that since completing my vegan week I have cut out so many things - I really want to keep it up. xx
u might find it helpful seeing the volumes of food other vegans post up, plant based foods are typically very low in calories so you have to eat alot more than you are used to portion wise... good luck 👍💕
Tbh I've always believed in eating what you want but in moderation. If I want a crisp I'll have a crisp but then I'll make sure I'm not eating like more then one packet in 4 days. If I want chocolate I'll have it but I won't have a full on bar just a small bar. I have meat but not everyday or if I'm having meat I'll mix it in with veggies. The thing is why go on all these diets that deprive you of food that you really want to eat as long as your exercising and not scoffing on stuff you'll be alright.
nobody who feels like they are deprived of food should go vegan or vegetarian or on other diets. thats not the idea. ive been vegetarian for year and a half and before that i hadnt eaten red meat in almost a year bc its so gross to me. its also about not eating dead animals, which is -if you think- really gross as well. you can survive without killing animals, so why do it. its also not healthy to eat meat every day, you should eat it only like 2 times a week if that. :-) youll be alright, but you can be better.
For me going vegan "cold turkey" (lol) was easy since watching What the Health. knowing how bad meat is for your body literally disgusted me. Surprisingly I don't miss it even though spicy salmon sushi was my fave food of all time.
I'm always open to trying new things so that you can confirm or reject their value, but to my mind veganism is just mocking yourself. I mean I don't think there is any food that can replace the macros that meat and dairy give you. However, it's good to try different things every now and then. Thank you for this Danielle.
but there are. theres no reason for dairy use, no other species drinks milk as a grown up 'adult', only a short period of time when the babies are born. you can get all the protein from plant based diet that you can get from meat. the only thing vegans really need to take supplements on is b12 which you get from meat. and thats injected to the animal, its not naturally there. you probably should really look into the subject more bc clearly you dont know anything about it. dont judge it before you try it with a good research (so you cant complain about it failing when you were at fault without proper knowledge, which tends to happen sometimes). also, i dont want it on my shoulders that other living beings have died bc of my food when i can get all the nutrients i need without killing anything. you dont get the gross sluggish stuffed feeling like you do with meat filled meals. its a proven fact that a plant based diet is the healthiest one out there. if you wanna eat meat, you shouldnt eat it every day, only like 2 times a week. the point is, its your choice what you eat, but you should recognice what is the healthiest one, and its not meat and dairy :-)
anna The healthiest diet is one that includes everything in The proper quantities. It's in our human nature to feed from other animals just like they feed from animals of other species too. Nobody said that meat eaters eat or need to eat meat every Day we consume it once or twice a week. It's just my humble opinion that we should not oppose our nature and shock our systems that way.
meat eaters usually consume it way more than once or twice a week, if someone eats meat that rarely, they recognise that plant based diet is the way to go. plant based diet is the healthiest for your body. have you noticed how all the other species who eat other animals only use their teeth and dont cook their food etc. it would be in out human nature if you could eat your cow like a tiger eats his meat. if you look at all the other species who eat meat, you can see that their teeth are not like ours. but like i said, theres nothing you cant get from plants that you get on meat diet. plant based diet is known to increase your energy level, not leave you feel sluggish after meals (like meat), clear your skin and do al sorts of good things if its done properly aka do your research before you change your diet. its not shocking our system in any way to eat plant based food that is best for our body. i changed my diet like a switch and there was no shock whatsoever, everything changed for the better. do some research on the subject bc you clearly havent done it. might learn a thing or two. :-) and tbh if it doesnt bother you that youre killing animals for your food when its unnecessary theres something wrong..
anna but it's totally natural to kill them when it's about survival and of course kill them moderately. I have done my research and I have collected The info I consider necessary. Anyway you have your opinion and I have mine there's no point in trying to convince each other otherwise. Keep doing your thing and I'll do mine :)
but its not about survival when you can easily survive without meat. it was about survival back in the day and thats why a lot of people think eating meat is necessary and in our nature. its not about survival so its not natural :-) i dont mind anyone eating meat, its everyones own choice, but you cant argue about certain things, like that its not about survival anymore, so its not natural or necessary.
First of all you have my respect for doing something like this. I mean it isn´t easy. I´m vegetarian since 2015 and even this wasn´t easy in the first two weeks, but the third week was more easily. I want to be vegan, but currently I´m not allowed to, so I´ll be vegan next year. I´m already living most of the time without diary products. You should have done better research before you´ve started the experiment, because I´ve heard that in England it´s more easily being a vegan than it is in Germany (I´m from Germany), but here is pretty much vegan food. Here you can buy vegan steak, vegan sausages, vegan butter, vegan cheese, so they are in England as well. Another Tip when you don´t know what you should cook, because you want to variety your meals, you could have a look at peta (Website, Instagram..) they´re posting a lot of recipes, because this is a problem a lot of people have. I´ve already comment something like this, but I deleted it. I was afraid maybe this was one of the comments you complained about on Twitter, but all I´m writing I mean friendly, and I´m really happy you have done something like this and that you shared your thoughts with us. Lot´s of love from Germany.
Hello Danielle. thanks for your vlog)) If u don't mind I say smt about food and nutrition. In our wonderful World have a lot of food. have good and bad food. right nutrition is most important coz we are what we eat! So if smb wants change his nutrition fist rule is make everything easy and gently to avoid any stress for body health and brain.reduce that unheathy food step by step, day by day. Better to ask Vedic nutritionist. thank you for reading.have a nice day))
Honestly Dani if you're bored of veganism after two days it's 100% your own fault... in the 21st century there's so much you can eat you can literally find a vegan substitute of ANYTHING so if you chose to only eat fruit then well your issue not veganism's
can people stop using the label vegan when they're just eating plant based. veganism is a lifestyle, not a diet. good on you though ❤️ it's not impossible. i've been vegan since i was a kid.
sage s if you read the description you'd see that it says she tried eating plant based and strictly vegan dietary items but didn't eliminate wearing leather and stuff like that! and anyway plant based people are still making a difference in the world so I don't see the problem.
I made it look really difficult because I didn't do any research but I've learnt that its actually a lot easier than what I made it out to be. I guess I was just lazy! x
I made it look really difficult because I didn't do any research but I've learnt that its actually a lot easier than what I made it out to be. I guess I was just lazy! x
The Alpro Soya Cream that I had tastes pretty much the same. I noticed a difference because I knew it wasn't what I usually buy but if I had just been given it without knowing then I wouldn't have known.
Going vegan is difficult if you don't do your research. It's really easy to do if you do that first. There are vegan options for everything. You can still eat whatever you want it just happens to be vegan.
I could never be vegan. Besides the fact I love meat and real foods (as in not vegan versions), I'm also just way too fussy. It'd turn the five foods I eat into two, so for the health of myself, I'm sticking to what I'm doing. This was funny though - and I'm thankful it was honest.
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I experienced all the cons Danielle mentioned in the description but I've been vegan for over a year and a half and you really do learn how to make quick meals and how to shop and how to just make good food that's also tasty. It's all about persistence and dedication but it's so worth it in the end!
As someone who's vegan I 100% appreciate your opinions but I just wanted to mention that there is a lot of vegan food available and there's actually so much you can eat xx and you said you were often hungry - the number of vegan snacks available is incredible and they're so easy to find like nakd bars etc xx just wanted to put it out there ahha I really enjoyed this video!
Carola Emma so true! I love clif and Lara bars. In the beginning I also felt hungry really often since I was new to this lifestyle and wasn't sure of what I could pack as a snack for school etc. It's much easier now though and since I live in a fairly big city there are endless options at the stores and restaurants
At first being vegan is difficult because you're changing so many things on your daily routine but it gets easier day by day. Vegan for the animals ✌
Danielle, I've been vegan for 5 years and I can tell you that being vegan is super easy! You can find vegan ANYTHING these days: vegan nuggets, vegan ice cream, vegan lasagna, even vegan tuna like wtf?! But I have to say that you need to eat more if you do another vegan challenge, because plant foods are super healthy but also really low in calories, and you need to make sure that you're eating enough. Also, try to eat more carbs, like rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes...and beans, chickpeas... Love your videos :)
I could TOTALLY eat more carbs, they are life! Increasing my calories was definitely something I found hard but if I were to do it again I would totally go in search of that vegan lasagne! x
things like dates, avocados or nut butters are high in calories but also healthy, so try to incorporate some of those next time :)
It looks like you put so much effort into this video. I love you Dani. You inspire me to be a better person❤
You don't "hate being vegan". You're just not a vegan! There is a different between doing it just because and actually being vegan because you really care about taking control of your health AND for ethical reasons. It's cool that you took the time out to try it though!
well said!
I've been watching -and doing- some of your workouts videos, they are my favorite so far. And now, seeing you opted for a plant based diet only makes it so much better! I'm very glad you chose this path, hope you keep it up (as I promise I'll keep up with your fitness videos!). Hugs!
The first month was the hardest for me. There are loads of books and blogs out there with recipes and meal tips if anyone is looking into going vegan. It does take a lot of time and research, so I appreciate that you mentioned you hadn't!
vegan for life please
I know it's hard at the beginning, being vegan. I'm one myself. But what it made it easier for me was doing research about animal facts like documentaries: cowspiracy or earthlings, because it made me empathise and be more aware of the cruelty animal are put on. Appart from that the beautiful thing about veganism is that you feel so much better about yourself: either because you know you're helping planet earth and being healthy for yourself. And also, once you get the hang of it, it becomes really easy to shop and find really good (if not better than animal products) vegan food.
I appreciate a lot that you did this for a week. But there is one thing I want to point out and that I didn't like is the fact that you used the word vegan as clickbait when you just did it for a week and still used animal products like tested makeup and animal skin. Veganism is a lifestyle and you mostly do it for the love of animals. Plant based diet would be the correct term to use in this case.
Still, I loved the video and the effort you made xx
I was actually totally unaware that veganism and eating a plant based diet were different things and I probably should've done more research to distinguish the differences. x
Hi Danielle! I just wanted to tell you that you have inspired me to go back on track with working out and eating healthy after a loooon while of not doing it. Thank you very much! you are such an inspirational person and I love your work out videos💕💕💕💕
Loved this babe, also loved that you shared the full meals an honest opinions xxxx
Thanks love, it was so tough but I'm glad I did it and it's definitely made me think more about my dietary choices since filming it xx
Good luck with the transition! I was extremely hungry the first week I went vegan because I had no idea what to eat, but now it's just a habit and I love how much I can eat and never get bloated anymore. Have fun trying out different food and recipes! ❤️
ngl i laughed when you were telling your story about the pretzel 😂!! the HANGER was real!! i too find it difficult to go full on vegetarian/vegan so i'm taking little steps by lowering my intake of animal products. but man i couldn't say no to a good bbq!
I'm still livid about the pretzel situation! xx
I loved your effort Dani and I think it's an amazing experiment! Lots of love xx
LOVED this, that food looks delicious and you did THAT.
So proud of youu❤❤❤❤❤❤
At 8:09 you can see jades DNA plaque 😊😍❤️ great video and who knew someone can be so pissed off over a pretzel
I really hope you consider trying this for a longer amount of time, the first couple of weeks can be the hardest especially when looking for a substitute that you'll actually like. There is an app called "Is it Vegan?" that I use that has been such a great help to me in grocery stores! I only have a couple of months since I started this journey and I absolutely love it, it is definitely something that gets better with time. Good luck on your possible future journey!
was I the only one who noticed the Little Mix DNA poster?
Nafia Maliat I nearly screamed 😂😍
It's so worth it in the long run! I had challenges in the beginning too, but after almost a year, I'm so happy I made the decision ❤️
finally watching this since I'm headed to the grocery store tomorrow! it is definitely tough to be plant based when you're not used to it so I feel your pain-especially when it comes to creative meals (I'm also gluten sensitive so that makes it suuuper fun). I will say that this inspired me to get back on the plant based wagon, though! xx
I was vegan on and off for about two years until I hit a slump while going through depression. I'm still working my way back to being fully vegan, because I definitely felt more energetic and happier when I was. I do agree with a lot of the pros and cons you made in this video! Eating out with friends was always a challenge, especially when I didn't care for any of the vegan options...
Proud of you for working your way to being fully vegan if it made you feel better over all. I wish more restaurants catered for those on a plant based diet but until then I guess I'll just have to get creative in the kitchen! xx
Going vegan at first is definitely a struggle. I experienced it at myself, but I promise you, it gets easier with time. It's all about finding what's works/is best for you so of course it will take some time! Good luck on your journey!!!
Thank you! I've found out that research is key! x
Love love this, so interesting to see your thoughts, etc! x
I really enjoyed your frankness about the wholeexperiment. You started out as a meateater and tried a completely new way of eating and it was really interesting to see you try to maintain a balanced diet without compromising on what you enjoy. Kudos
Great going love! Plants are life!
Omg I love that you tried this out!! I went vegan two years ago after doing a 30 day challenge and ended up sticking with it! If you like cheese, there's actually a vegan brand called adheres that was created in Scotland - it tastes realistic and it's really good! 😊
Also if you're in London you should go to Cookies and Scream! I think it's in Camden lock market
I appreciate that you clarified that the fact you were hungry more often was because of lack of research! I'm not vegan but I do have a friend who is, and when my friends and I cook or go out we always think of her diet, and of course at first it was difficult but over time you learn about new places to buy food from or how to replace some ingredients! I am not vegan nor vegetarian, but I have decreased my intake of meat and such, not doing well in the dairy department tho hahah Nice video! Really fun to watch!
Hi Danielle! I would love to know how you did your braids on the last day?? I have curly hair and am kind of struggling.. Lots of love xx
I click like button before I even watch the video as I know it will be amazing. :)
Also I love that you went vegan, I might try it too!
Lovely video as always. :D And you look beautiful
I´m vegan and I was so surprised, it was a great start, I understand it turns out way too difficult ´turning´vegan one day to another, but you did an amazing job. Everyone should do this, at least give it a try. Its so delicious, healthy and good for ourselves, the animals and planet. Thanks for trying.
A lot of the cons fade as time goes by tbh, you get better at knowing where you can grab quick meals and ofc grocery shopping gets loads easier! Go you for deciding to lower dairy intake and avoid meat :) remember it's not all or nothing and doing your best is always good enough! (though all or nothing works better for me personally but people are different obviously)
Hi! Danielle you are amazingly good I whatever you take up. You are so multifaceted and a treat coming to know through your interaction video clips.you have amazing energy and so dedicated in whatever you do. Waiting for your new uploads,nothing very recent,so as of now managing with your old videos.
I had query I thankfully do love working out so I do 2 hours of all the numbers I have downloaded,I have very good stamina as I always did something or the other once I finished my junior classes. Coming to the main subject I hope doing two hours is fine as my age is 58.
I love this style vlog with the little subtitles😝
I've always been a foodie but I never enjoyed food as much as I do now I'm vegan. Not only is the food healthier (mostly, I do partake in vegan junk food sometimes) but it's also tastier. Being vegan can be a pain but it gets easier everyday and it's so worth it. Better for you, the environment and the poor animals. Vegan food can easily be insanely good!
I wouldn't classify myself as vegan, but I do follow a mostly vegan diet out of personal preference. I think one of the most frustrating things I've found is that people complain I'm too picky, and/or they roll their eyes at my food choices. Also finding a vegan cheese that has natural ingredients has been difficult. I found a brand called Miyoko's (here in the US), but they're often sold out of the flavors I like. However, their vegan cheeses and butters are amazing because they're made from cashew nuts and other natural ingredients, and they taste wonderful. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I tried a vegan cheese called Violife but I really didn't like it so I guess I would have to try Miyoko's when I'm next in the US! xx
I totally love you and your videos ! I am always hungry when I do like a diet or healthy eating and my mood gets so bad . Totally understand you Danielle
My mood was only bad because I hadn't done enough research into what I could eat. On the whole it made me feel better I should have learned what I could eat before I started the experiment. x
I love the editing!
I LOVED this video hahah omg clicked on this thinking it'd be wayyy different and i'd end up feeling guilty for the ice cream I just ate, but ended up cracking up throughout the whole thing!
P.S the whole lying to the Pretzel workers about an allergy thing happened to me at Dunkin Donuts ( I don't like their cheese) and one time I ended up lying and saying I was allergic, and then had to explain my nonexisistent allergies' side effects to the cute guy that was working the drive through. SO. Many. Regrets.
Ok i really enjoy this vlog it was really i interesting and real, good job!
You're so disciplined, I really admire that. For me it's really hard to resist food, especially sweets. I don't want to do a diet or anything like that but I have to reduce my consumption of sugar/sweets. I suffer from a fructose-intolerance and if I eat too much sweets, sugar or fruits I feel really bad and my stomach hurts very much. But I love sweets so much and no matter how hard I try, I can't resist sweets. Do you have an idea how I could be more disciplined or do you know healthy (sweet) things without that much fructose which I could eat instead of sweets? I admire you so much, sending you lots of love from Germany x
Where exactly is the vegan hippo? I'm looking for new places to eat in London, and I'd heard about that one, but I'm not sure where it is. Also, check out the Linda McCartney range for vegan "meats" and stuff. Admittedly, they are more processed, but they are so good, and a large amount of their food is vegan. The vegan pulled pork burgers are mine and my family's favourite. And I'm totally liking this video because you cooked some good food and after a few weeks of vegan junk, I need healthy inspiration 😂
Love this video 😍
I've also recently started to try out veganism! the first couples days were hard for me but I'm slowly getting used to it, it all comes down to finding vegan alternatives🌱💫
yes totally agree x
Everything looks great ❤
Proud of you 💕
I guess it's all about research into what foods there are because there's literally a replacement for so many things but I do understand it's not easy, I think for me because I'm doing it for 3 core reasons it doesn't feel like a chore or an inconvenience. Looking at RUclips vids for what I eat in a days vegan is helpful x
Research is definitely key! x
This is so cool xx
I think this is a good vid thanks Danielle !
Love this
First one 💪💪💪
a lot of the fruits you ate are full of water so they wont fill you. banana is a more filling one. its good that you recognise the lack of research that caused the hunger, though. and it was nice to notice that all your cons can be fixed with doing more research. you live in london and it really is a great place for a vegan diet, so its just down to figuring out what snacks/foods you can get on the go and where to shop for good food. :-)
and its nice to see that youve lowered your meat and dairy intake, im only vegetarian myself. i rarely eat dairy and eggs (usually in desserts and sweets only, proper food is always vegan) and i can say i feel so good. we just had a weekend away with my friends at a summer cottage and i ate so much good barbeque food, and i was full all the time, a lot of grilled vegetables and potatoes and salads (the only thing i had that was different to my friends was a veggie patty in my burger).
Thanks for the tip on the fruit, I didn't even think about how much water was int he fruit but it totally makes sense that I wasn't getting full because the fruit didn't have much substance. Although I couldn't stick to a plant based diet for good I'm glad that it has triggered something in me to think more about what I eat and cut out other meats and dairy products. This comment was so helpful, thank you! x
I just have to put it out there that i really liked the editing in this video Danielle! & i actually dont think i could even manage going vegan for a day, let alone a week so you did well!
Being vegan is not a diet! It’s a lifestyle!!!
I absolutely agree and I admit that I only enforced the eating part of what veganism is. Credit to those who maintain a full vegan lifestyle xx
I love this video 😍❤❤❤❤
Hey Danielle! I've been a fan for quite some time and only now found you have a RUclips channel. I'm a vegan and I have some advice for you if you want to be more plant based or completely plant based or hopefully vegan in the future. Half of your cons would be solved if you did meal preps. This allows you to not need to cook 3 times a day and have food in your fridge ready to eat at any time or even take on the go. If you were hungry you need to eat more food, because vegan food isn't as calorically dense as an omnivorous diet. So if you're hungry, nourish your body! And as for the recipes part, RUclips is a great outlet for that. I have a vegan recipes playlist on my channel from all different vegan youtubers and they are all delicious and practical. Or you can check out some famous youtubers: Tess Begg, Bonny Rebecca, Cheap Lazy Vegan, Liv B, Jon Venus, Healthy Crazy Cool, hot for food, Lauren Toyota, SweetPotatoSoul, SimplyQuinoa, Maddie Lymburner etc. Hope this helped!
Good job doing vegan diet for a week! The last time I tried being vegan, I only lasted for a day lol Did Joe do the vegan challenge with you for a whole week?
Joe is vegetarian and tries to stick to a plant baed diet as much as possible anyway so it was pretty easy for him! x
It's very interesting and I'm thinking about to try it but idk if I'm "strong" enough to do it! 😂😘
I think it's great that you tried eating vegan for a week and I think it's even better that you seem to be staying away from meat and (almost) dairy now! :) To make your life a bit easier and erase literally all of your cons up there, though, you really might want to do some further research on what to eat and how to cook and what to buy and where to buy it. It will only be a bit confusing and difficult in the first 2-3 months. After that you won't even have to think about what to eat and how to get it anymore :) good luck and happy eating ♥
Yes I definitely think it will get better over time and I'm glad that since completing my vegan week I have cut out so many things - I really want to keep it up. xx
u might find it helpful seeing the volumes of food other vegans post up, plant based foods are typically very low in calories so you have to eat alot more than you are used to portion wise... good luck 👍💕
try blending soaked cashews, lemon and salt together to make sour cream x
Great decision! just when I subscribed now and thought that it would be great if she was also vegan and....BUM!!! SHE IS!!! YEAH! 😄😄😄
Tbh I've always believed in eating what you want but in moderation. If I want a crisp I'll have a crisp but then I'll make sure I'm not eating like more then one packet in 4 days. If I want chocolate I'll have it but I won't have a full on bar just a small bar. I have meat but not everyday or if I'm having meat I'll mix it in with veggies. The thing is why go on all these diets that deprive you of food that you really want to eat as long as your exercising and not scoffing on stuff you'll be alright.
nobody who feels like they are deprived of food should go vegan or vegetarian or on other diets. thats not the idea. ive been vegetarian for year and a half and before that i hadnt eaten red meat in almost a year bc its so gross to me. its also about not eating dead animals, which is -if you think- really gross as well. you can survive without killing animals, so why do it. its also not healthy to eat meat every day, you should eat it only like 2 times a week if that. :-)
youll be alright, but you can be better.
For me going vegan "cold turkey" (lol) was easy since watching What the Health. knowing how bad meat is for your body literally disgusted me. Surprisingly I don't miss it even though spicy salmon sushi was my fave food of all time.
I'm always open to trying new things so that you can confirm or reject their value, but to my mind veganism is just mocking yourself. I mean I don't think there is any food that can replace the macros that meat and dairy give you. However, it's good to try different things every now and then. Thank you for this Danielle.
but there are. theres no reason for dairy use, no other species drinks milk as a grown up 'adult', only a short period of time when the babies are born. you can get all the protein from plant based diet that you can get from meat. the only thing vegans really need to take supplements on is b12 which you get from meat. and thats injected to the animal, its not naturally there.
you probably should really look into the subject more bc clearly you dont know anything about it. dont judge it before you try it with a good research (so you cant complain about it failing when you were at fault without proper knowledge, which tends to happen sometimes).
also, i dont want it on my shoulders that other living beings have died bc of my food when i can get all the nutrients i need without killing anything. you dont get the gross sluggish stuffed feeling like you do with meat filled meals.
its a proven fact that a plant based diet is the healthiest one out there. if you wanna eat meat, you shouldnt eat it every day, only like 2 times a week. the point is, its your choice what you eat, but you should recognice what is the healthiest one, and its not meat and dairy :-)
anna The healthiest diet is one that includes everything in The proper quantities. It's in our human nature to feed from other animals just like they feed from animals of other species too. Nobody said that meat eaters eat or need to eat meat every Day we consume it once or twice a week. It's just my humble opinion that we should not oppose our nature and shock our systems that way.
meat eaters usually consume it way more than once or twice a week, if someone eats meat that rarely, they recognise that plant based diet is the way to go. plant based diet is the healthiest for your body. have you noticed how all the other species who eat other animals only use their teeth and dont cook their food etc. it would be in out human nature if you could eat your cow like a tiger eats his meat. if you look at all the other species who eat meat, you can see that their teeth are not like ours.
but like i said, theres nothing you cant get from plants that you get on meat diet. plant based diet is known to increase your energy level, not leave you feel sluggish after meals (like meat), clear your skin and do al sorts of good things if its done properly aka do your research before you change your diet.
its not shocking our system in any way to eat plant based food that is best for our body. i changed my diet like a switch and there was no shock whatsoever, everything changed for the better. do some research on the subject bc you clearly havent done it. might learn a thing or two. :-)
and tbh if it doesnt bother you that youre killing animals for your food when its unnecessary theres something wrong..
anna but it's totally natural to kill them when it's about survival and of course kill them moderately. I have done my research and I have collected The info I consider necessary. Anyway you have your opinion and I have mine there's no point in trying to convince each other otherwise. Keep doing your thing and I'll do mine :)
but its not about survival when you can easily survive without meat. it was about survival back in the day and thats why a lot of people think eating meat is necessary and in our nature. its not about survival so its not natural :-)
i dont mind anyone eating meat, its everyones own choice, but you cant argue about certain things, like that its not about survival anymore, so its not natural or necessary.
First of all you have my respect for doing something like this. I mean it isn´t easy. I´m vegetarian since 2015 and even this wasn´t easy in the first two weeks, but the third week was more easily. I want to be vegan, but currently I´m not allowed to, so I´ll be vegan next year. I´m already living most of the time without diary products. You should have done better research before you´ve started the experiment, because I´ve heard that in England it´s more easily being a vegan than it is in Germany (I´m from Germany), but here is pretty much vegan food. Here you can buy vegan steak, vegan sausages, vegan butter, vegan cheese, so they are in England as well. Another Tip when
you don´t know what you should cook, because you want to variety your meals, you could have a look at peta (Website, Instagram..) they´re posting a lot of recipes, because this is a problem a lot of people have. I´ve already comment something like this, but I deleted it. I was afraid maybe this was one of the comments you complained about on Twitter, but all I´m writing I mean friendly, and I´m really happy you have done something like this and that you shared your thoughts with us. Lot´s of love from Germany.
Joe and you are so adorable
Hello Danielle. thanks for your vlog)) If u don't mind I say smt about food and nutrition. In our wonderful World have a lot of food. have good and bad food. right nutrition is most important coz we are what we eat! So if smb wants change his nutrition fist rule is make everything easy and gently to avoid any stress for body health and brain.reduce that unheathy food step by step, day by day. Better to ask Vedic nutritionist. thank you for reading.have a nice day))
Honestly Dani if you're bored of veganism after two days it's 100% your own fault... in the 21st century there's so much you can eat you can literally find a vegan substitute of ANYTHING so if you chose to only eat fruit then well your issue not veganism's
can people stop using the label vegan when they're just eating plant based. veganism is a lifestyle, not a diet. good on you though ❤️ it's not impossible. i've been vegan since i was a kid.
sage s if you read the description you'd see that it says she tried eating plant based and strictly vegan dietary items but didn't eliminate wearing leather and stuff like that! and anyway plant based people are still making a difference in the world so I don't see the problem.
I will definitely never be vegan but it was an interesting video Danielle :)
I made it look really difficult because I didn't do any research but I've learnt that its actually a lot easier than what I made it out to be. I guess I was just lazy! x
I made it look really difficult because I didn't do any research but I've learnt that its actually a lot easier than what I made it out to be. I guess I was just lazy! x
does vegan cream taste the same as normal?
The Alpro Soya Cream that I had tastes pretty much the same. I noticed a difference because I knew it wasn't what I usually buy but if I had just been given it without knowing then I wouldn't have known.
Going vegan is difficult if you don't do your research. It's really easy to do if you do that first. There are vegan options for everything. You can still eat whatever you want it just happens to be vegan.
I want to try this, how do you not break the diet, ps I love you.
I was determined to complete the week so I made sure I stuck to it, but it was tough at times! x
the good you were eating looked so good tho....
haha I need to try it for a week at least ;D I loved the video btw
Ps : Joe is HOT 😏
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Little mix at 8:09 haha
#snapchatfam!!❤
I eat rice, does that make me half vegan? 😂 No offense intended just for fun ✌️👌
Unflavored and unsweetened coconut yogurt tastes just like sour cream to me
All the cons will fall away with experience.
You are so gorgeous ❤❤❤
I could never be vegan. Besides the fact I love meat and real foods (as in not vegan versions), I'm also just way too fussy. It'd turn the five foods I eat into two, so for the health of myself, I'm sticking to what I'm doing. This was funny though - and I'm thankful it was honest.
Subtitle pliss in spanish
i know you tried but your attitude pissed me off quite a lot
I can be vegan but oh my God meat it's everything lol
Watch Earthlings, What the Health and Cowspiracy. Meat is not everything.
I never would go vegan. I would go vegetarian though
You think a vegan diet is hard? Try going gluten free 🙄😂
I could NEVER! Although there are alot of gluten free products nowadays but I'd still struggle so bad! x
Vegan's life is not a good life!
You are so gorgeous ❤❤❤