I’d love to hear if you can relate to any of my story! Also, don’t forget to download my free recipe PDF with 31 of my family’s favorite plant-based recipes (theconscientiouseater.com/greatest-eats/)
Thank you for sharing your story and I can certainly relate. I, too, was strictly plant based for a few years but I’ve learned that I feel better with yogurt and fish in my diet. Love your content!
Love your channel, and love the balanced approach. I recently started what I call a plant based whole foods diet, but really I always knew I was going to continue the eggs from my own chickens and the kefir I make from a local farmer's raw milk, because those things have been healing for my body and the health issues I was struggling with. And I occasionally have salmon. Whatever my diet may be labeled as, for me it is the right one for this season. I am feeling my health and energy return! On a side note, I was watching some of your videos from years ago and then watched this one, and as soon as I saw you, I thought "wow, she looks so much healthier!". So I would say what you are doing is working, diets are a very individual thing.
Strict vegan for 10 years this summer. I’m vegan for the animals so it is easier for me I think! You were always clear that you were plant-based for health, so anyone who is surprised must have watched your earlier videos. I’m relieved you will continue to share recipes consistent with the vegan lifestyles, because I honestly have loved every recipe I have made come your cookbook❤ 😋 And a huge amen in the simplification process!!! Can’t wait to see what you have in store!
and what if she was vegan for animals and still got sick shes still seems to be brainwashed by this dangerous cult diet that but animals above their health and they rather suffer and die for them
@@mariharrik5987 she wasn’t and never pretending to be. I’m not sure what cult you are referring to, but it appears you just want to argue. I wish you all the best.
100% relate! I am mostly plant based but find that I enjoy an occasional egg or salmon. And you are right, it does take some stress out of traveling or going to other people's homes for meals. I told myself that if someone offers me a taste of something (most my kiddos) that isn't vegan, that I will at minimum take a bite and express gratitude for their sharing. As an endurance athlete, an egg is such a convenient and easy way for replenishment. I would love to hear more about living in Malaysia!
If you lose any subscribers-it’s their loss. Since I started following your channel, you’ve been honest about following a mostly plant-based diet. Good for you for doing what’s best for your body, etc. ❤️
You've already touched on the fact you're not a strict vegan in past videos. You're a gentle person and it's a pleasure to follow you. Be all more vegan is the most important thing for health and sustainability. Ps: what a wonderful skin!
I love your meal prep videos and have started doing my weekly meal prep the same way as you - basically prepping ingredients to put together in different ways during the week, and sometimes a treat or breakfast item. It has made my work week so much easier. Thank you for sharing your method. I hope you will do more. Each week I check, hoping you’ve uploaded a new one. Thank you, too, for your recipes. I eat all foods and appreciate easy recipes of all types.
We appreciate your honesty and we still enjoy your channel. Be you and be happy. Being good to yourself and taking care of yourself is most important. No one is judging you. ❤😀👍
When you are in your 20s, it is a marvelous time of idealism and zeal. Society needs people in their 20s! The ability to adapt and temper and balance comes with your 30s and 40s and that’s necessary too! Thanks for sharing your journey and thanks to your husband for putting together your wonderful recipes which makes it easier for the rest of us to embrace healthy eating!
So happy you uploaded a video Faith. Your story is completely understandable and relatable. Thank you for being real and vulnerable. Thank you for making videos as they are so helpful. And thank you for the recipe book. I hope your little one is feeling better and you feel like you have the energy and headspace to share more videos as life permits 🌻
Thank you for watching and for your kind words! Little man is happy and healthy again which is so nice! And I’m hoping to continue sharing videos and recipes ☺️
I watch you for the meal prep which is fantastic! I think labels can be difficult especially when it comes to the way we eat. We all have our own reasons for our choices and have to listen to our bodies and what they need.
Wonderful to hear you share your story. I am an omnivore but want to eat mostly plant based foods, for most of my meals. I find it extremely hard to explain to people 'what I am'. There's no label for the grey area...
So glad to hear someone give grace to plant-based eaters. I've been primarily plant based for 20 years with occasional fish item (approx 1X/month) when dining out with others. I chose to eat this way due to severe stomach and Gi issues whenever I eat beef, chicken, and dairy, although it is nice to think that I'm not contributing to the need for animal farms... I recently suffered multiple significant leg injuries making standing impossible. Living alone, I determined the best thing for me would be to get prepared meals through a meal delivery service. The best one I could find that delivered locally, offered only 2 vegan options each week, but also offered an additional 3 vegetarian, and 2 pescatarian options (most options contained meats). I lived off the vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian meals 2X/day until I was able to stand and get around the kitchen for basic meal prep. Took some time to improve my tolerance of dairy (thank goodness for TUMs and Pepto) but overall, it was the best decision to ensure I maintained my nutrition allowing my fracture and soft tissue injuries to heal quickly. Most people have been supportive, but some others have "teased" me about starting to eat like them. I'll never understand how people can be so judgmental of things that do not impact them in the slightest... BTW, I have your Plant Biased cookbook and love it! I admit I do adapt some of the recipes, but I love how they give me inspiration and a jumping off point! Chocolate lovers unite! Thank you for all you do!
oh my gosh. yes. the "teasing" when you eat an animal based food is really very annoying. Just let me live my life without judgment! I honestly stopped going to family functions for about a year because of the constant comments.
Thank you for sharing your sorry! I’m so glad you found a way to fuel your body as it healed! And I love that you adapt my recipes and make them your own!!
I love your videos and book! I appreciate you being open about your lifestyle. I can relate! Have been primarily plant based for the last year and love the health benefits but don’t mind on occasion eating meat or dairy, especially when we travel. Keep sharing!
You ARE perfect, just the way you are. Mostly plant based, I feel like I heard this first from one of your older videos and maybe even in your cookbook. 🧡
My husband and I tried WFPB for a few months in 2021; we liked it, but it was a struggle with our children and extended family. After some trial and error, we've settled on flexitarian: we eat dairy and eggs, and save meat and fish for special occasions. It's working for us!
I loooved this! I was also strictly vegan for roughly 5 years and have also begun on occasion to have eggs or fish. I am ab avid trail ultra runner and after some high mileage training blocks I just started reallllly craving eggs on occasion. Thank you for the honesty. I think being relaxed at times does make WFPB more sustainable and less scary. Takes away the taboo
I'm so happy for you to know you have to do what you need to and whats best in whatever situation, or season you're in. Having flexibility is good to have. Thank you for sharing. Blessings
Your channel is plant based...to me that doesn't mean vegan...it means you eat a diet with plants at it's core but it can go anywhere from there. I'm just starting this journey myself for health reasons. We have a homestead, we raise our own chickens for eggs, have a nice veggie garden and new fruit trees/berry bushes but we also raise chickens and pigs for meat. Personally I can feel myself moving away from the meat even though our animals are treated with love and kindness. This has been evolving in my heart for a long time. But I can tell you right now I love eggs and will probably always eat them. Chickens lay eggs almost every day and if someone didn't eat them the world would be a very stinky place 🤔 I won't buy commercially produced eggs but I'll love and raise my chickens who share their eggs.
Thank you for sharing ❤️ I started my plant based lifestyle for health too, mainly high cholesterol same as you. I love your recipes and will always be your follower🥰 we all need to do what works for ourselves and that is a-okay with me😁 vegan eating has opened up a whole new world of delicious food for me and I’ve become a better cook for it.
Thank you for sharing! I am mostly plant based for years now.....but my Dr. told me after my heart attack and open-heart surgery..that I needed to eat Chicken and Fish...so I do. But that is all. Everything else is plant based for me. I love your videos and can't wait to see more!
2:55 pm est Tues Jan 24 My oncologist suggested I eat plant based, so I started in September. I am not perfect, by any means, but so far I’ve managed to avoid eat and fish. I know this is personal, for my health. I respect your choices, and love your videos! So I will NOT be unsubscribing. Thanks for all you do!
You're back!!! I've been waiting for a video!! Love your honesty!! My family has been vegan for a few years, but my youngest son has autism and a ton of food aversions - so we give him whatever he will eat, including chicken and fish. It didn't make sense for him to eat only 2-3 vegan foods and nothing else, when we can give him the option of animal products as well, because how would that have been healthier for him?! So yes, we have to listen to ourselves and eat what we need based on the season of life we're in, for sure agree with you on that. Thanks for sharing!
I'm vegetarian that eats 60% plant base. ❤ I am lactose intolerant but eat Lactose free cheese and yogurt. I eat organic eggs. I've been vegetarian for almost 17 years. I became vegetarian for health reasons. Thanks for being honest and genuine.
I can't tell you how refreshing this was to see you're beautifully thought through video here! I can relate 100% with you on why you are eating this way, That's exactly what we have chosen to do as a family of 7, soon to be 8 as well. We try to have the majority of our diet consist of plant based products, but will also eat the farm fresh eggs we glean from our chicken's, and the meat we get from them as well. We are trying to enlarge our Homestead and trying to be more self sustainable As much as possible. I know all the more fruits and vegetables and plant based things are so good for us, they are what the Lord had originally given to us to nourish our bodies with and he knows what's best for us. We used to be totally vegan, but in the past year we have let go of that mindset and have felt so much more freedom. we are currently trying to find the right balance that makes our bodies feel the best. But I think we decided to let go and not be so strict because I was tired of trying so hard and not having the Physical results that the vegan community had always promised. You're doing such a great job, and I really appreciate your vulnerability and honesty, it was so very much appreciated in helping me to know that once again it is OK to be this way. That we don't have to be absolutely perfect in order to still be healthy and reap the benefits , it's so much less stressful that way anyway. Please keep up you're great Work, I always love watching your new videos!🥰
I would LOVE to see a video about how you dropped your cholesterol...i am struggling with that now. I'm allergic to all the cholesterol lowering meds and I'm at my wits end. My family eats meat and I find it very difficult to go plant based with the smells of meat in my house, I do still like meat, it just doesn't like me lol I admire your honesty and I absolutely love your recipes!!
In all honesty, I love meat too haha! I just choose not to eat it as high cholesterol and heart disease run in my family! Just switching to a Whole Foods, plant based diet is what lowered my cholesterol. But everyone is different! I’m definitely not a doctor!
03:00 When you say that avocado was a dollar a piece, do you mean RM1 or $1 USD? If it was 1 ringgit, I'd love to know where I can buy avocados too! Also, don't you think the price of canned food is outrageously expensive in Malaysia?
Wow I was surprised that you can find Beyond Meats. Their burgers are the only vegggie burgers I’ll eat. Appreciate your openness and approach that this is what you choose for your family and that not everyone will agree. I’ve been mostly vegan for 3 years this month, maybe a little more pescatarian over the last year. I know I’ve definitely eaten things made by other people with eggs, chicken broth, or bacon grease in it. It’s about balance and doing what’s best for your own body.
@@TheConscientiousEater why not eat a real sausage that's no different from eating fish and one thing fish is still meat just because it's not cuddly and cute and others no protein in beyond sausage
Faith, you don't owe anyone an explanation, but thankyou. Don't feel guilty! I've always thought vegan diet too restrictive myself and believe our bodies tell us when it needs something. Hope the little guy is feeling better now.
Ya know. This makes sense to me. I watch So many documentaries about how meat and dairy affect your heart and cholesterol. And they probably do! But, what I don’t Understand is- they said that humans are herbivores. I wonder about people in colder climates. I live In Wisconsin, USA and we get cold, snowy Wi tees for several mo the of the year. What did my people do back in the day when you can’t grow food? I’m sure they learned to store foods like potatoes and carrots. But, you can’t tell me they didn’t eat meat on occasion. Like hunt for deer or eat eggs. Idk. Being a strict vegan is very hard. Especially when you were brought up with meat, dairy and processed foods. I try To eat mostly vegan too but occasionally have meat or a sprinkling of cheese on something. I guess I would Be considered Mediterranean then?? Also, I hope Your son feels better now. We have a nasty cold running through our house at the moment! 🤧
That's where separating the "vegan" and "plant based" labels is important. I know a lot of people hate labels, but they aren't meaningless. Veganism is not just a diet and a lot of people outside of vegan/plant based circles don't realize that. I get that you've been transparent in the past about occasionally eating animal products so I don't mean you've been disingenuous, but I do think it's muddying when people call themselves "vegan" or "mostly vegan" (which - you either are or are not) when they do not make the choice to abstain from animal products wherever possible. If I had a nickel for every time someone has requested a vegan option only to be provided with tuna or eggs decorated as "plant based" because "it's just a diet" and "a little bit won't hurt you"... man.
I get what you’re saying! I do think people can be vegan and switch to plant based, especially if their mental or physical health is on the line. I’m guessing someone who calls themselves vegan who accidentally eats something that is not vegan would still say their vegan. But it’s a fuzzy line at times. I appreciate you sharing your opinion!
I am an ethical vegan, and I will still follow you. Thank you for this. For the record, if I had my own hens, I would eat the eggs sometimes, and I would also give them to the hens too. Because the way hens have been bred these days to produce more eggs is awful, and their little bodies struggle. And if I had my own, I know no harm comes to them. But, yeah, from a health perspective, eating eggs is fine, and for your circumstances, it is understandable. Just don't go mad due to the saturated fat and cholesterol. The problem is that everyone has their own version of" moderation." So, on that basis, perhaps give yourself a limit. The healthiest people on the planet eat 85% + plant based. Even fish is miles better than animal flesh and has benefits, so I understand you incorporating it into your diet, especially under the circumstances. That made sense. But going forward, we are overfishing this planet, and the seas are dying, and the seas are ever sadly more polluted. So again, what are your feelings on sustainability? That's for you to decide whilst fish also suffer from the process. West of Canada, the tuna stocks have never returned in 20 years!!!! It's hard, isn't it. There are so many factors. But if it is in terms of health, if everyone went 85% + plantbased, just think of the benefits to health, the environment, and the reduction of animals. To me, that's still brilliant. I wish you and your family much love.
It can be, but with how much we travel and move, it was hard. Traveling as a vegan excluded me from a lot of opportunities and experiences and made things more stressful. If you don’t travel much and keep a similar circle of friends, veganism is pretty easy.
I've been vegan over 7 years, I don't have any issues with it, and I know people who have done it (and are still) for longer. It can make travelling more challenging but it can be done. 😊 But I understand not everyone wants the extra hassle. 😊
I also have been vegan for about 5 years and maybe twice a year I will have either fish or a vegetarian pizza. No worries...But I find when I have the pizza the cheese promotes a lot of phlegm in the back of my throat so I really don't get away with it. So what ever it takes just take care of yourself....
Personally I love you being open and transparent about it and also make you vulnerable against the vegan police which is existing. You are absoluetely right not to stress out in such a situation and do the best for you and your Baby. I think after all we are just human and acceptance is a big part of what we are. Nobody is to jugde and you have the right to make your decision for you and your Family. It’s more important to live most of the time vegan rather than stressing out to be
Thank you for your honesty! I have been struggling with the fact that I am "plant-based" but do eat fish occasionally. I also do not plan to raise my kids with a strict Vegan diet for the same reasons you listed. It is difficult enough just eating around family and friends who eat animal products, let alone traveling in different places that may not have what you need readily available. I think this is just smart from a health perspective. I am 100% Vegan at home, but I think allowing myself to relax and have a piece of Salmon or not worrying about eating something made with eggs takes such a weight off my shoulders. I was finding that holding myself to the standards set by the Vegan community was causing me a lot of stress. Although I may decide to cut out all animal products myself someday, I will not choose this lifestyle for my children. It is up to them.
I do the same thing. I've never called myself vegan, even when I was eating a very strict WFPB diet because I believe veganism is more of an ethical decision and I went plant based for health reasons.
Yes, I went vegan first for health reasons and slowly learned about the ethical and environmental benefits as well. We can still help in those areas by choosing plants more often!
@@TheConscientiousEater you went plant based. Vegan is an ethical decision. I have no issue with anyone eating whatever they want, and will still be watching your videos. But please stop saying strict vegan when you mean vegan, and vegan when you mean plant based. 💜
But why say “mostly vegan” when you can just say plant-based or usually avoid animal products? Seems like an oxymoron. If you eat what is available to you that’s awesome! I just don’t understand why people want to claim some kind of vegan status when they’re not fully following what the word means which is choosing not to eat animal products and avoiding animal-derived materials w/ some critical thinking for the latter. It’s deeper than just the diet. Any effort is obviously better for the planet, but come on guys lol
I think people say vegan when they mean plant-based bc they don't know the actual meaning of plant based. I randomly learned what it actually means after about 2 years of eating that way lol. They do think it's interchangeable, but its just a lack of knowledge, not a zeal to want to claim vegan status.
@@Sabrina.682 totally agree! I used to think plant based is eating whole foods only😂 perhaps I have that perception because of social media and celebrities. I’ve definitely seen them describe themselves as vegan, eating animal products, doing sponsored content for vegan companies, including a vegan hashtag when they’re eating animals in said content. I just hope that ppl will look into what they are describing themselves as, as to know what they are talking about. Not just in this context
I used to be a strict vegan and found a lot of pride in that. I’ve been calling myself plant based for years now, but I’ll still call my recipes vegan as I find more people search for “vegan recipes.” I also don’t think I had ever shared why I’m not strict vegan anymore (even though it’s been 5 years since then 😬) so thought I’d share. Sorry it’s confusing!
Hi Faith, I always thought "plant based" meant mainly plants anyway. I'm not vegan, but for health and budget I stick to a plant base and add in maybe 5-10 % other when the mood strikes. I love an egg or 2, I have hens, to eat waste and keep bugs down in the garden and they are a bonus for me. Keep those recipes coming, I just love the variety of vegetables that you eat, and the lack of processed food is what keeps me interested :) PS. thanks for the download
Thanks for sharing your story! It is so difficult to stay entirely plant based for me without feeling extreme guilt and “failure” every time I fall off the train so I truly appreciate that you aren’t so preachy or judgemental about it. I know for my health I am definitely far better off eating entirely plant based but that isn’t always realistic for my life.
I am primarily vegan...but do occasionally eat eggs and fish, as well! You may be aware that eggs contain choline, a nutrient that aids in the production of a neurotransmitter which impacts that part of the brain that regulates mood and stress responses. I believe your body knew you needed help in that area...and signaled for you to go beyond the scope of your vegan diet. Ethical vegans will argue this....but I do believe that we are all wired differently...and we need to honor our differences. Perhaps at some point you can go back to being fully vegan....but, whatever happens...trust and honor yourself ❤
So funny, I was wondering this morning when was the last time I watched your videos !! I'm glad your spend some time off and are feeling refreshed. I think having a less perfect vision of the word is sometimes better to find balance and what suits us most. We don't need a handful of perfect people, but loads of people trying their best ❤️
Hi from Australia, I consider myself 95% whole food plant based, but like you I have eggs occasionally. This came about when my hair began falling out due to traumatic surgery and losing my Dad. I looked at my overall diet and just thought maybe a bit hit of protein like eggs would help, and it did. I love your channel, thanks for your honesty, you have pushed me into food prep, and being more organised, so thank you so Much
Thank you for this. I’m 72, have been mostly plant based, but I too have adapted due to life. I’ve become more intuitive to my body vs a title of a diet. 💕
I must admit...I follow you for long. And am a bit dissapointed, because you can get all the nutriënce you need from a plant based, animal friendly lifestyle. Fish have feelings to, so do the chickens who are slaughtered for eggs. But still respect you and your choice and for now I will defnitly keep on following you (that salmon did hurt and I am here for animal friendly inspiration) I won't advice your channel anymore to others, but that is only logical.
what about the animal vegan diet hurt Humans does our own health doesn't matter stop being so judgmental ugh your vegans are so judgmental and arrogant it's disgusting
I can definitely relate. I am mostly plant based but we travel a lot, to different countries and eating out presents a challenge and additional stress. So, when absolutely no plant based alternative is possible I'll add a little fish. I decided enjoying the moment with family and friends was just as important as eating plant based for health reasons. Love your content and make some of your recipes regularly.
Thanks so much for sharing your recipes and tips. I have been mostly plant based since 2018. I have been allergic to dairy all my life but in 2018 stopped eating meat for ethical reasons. I still enjoy honey occasionally and also fish. I would find it extremely difficult to be completely vegan as none of my family of friends are and it can be difficult in some parts of Australia to find vegan products. I am learning how to cook with new ingredients and without eggs and butter. I also now enjoy new types of legumes and vegetables. My family call me a terrible vegan because I hate mushrooms, broccoli, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes. All of which are typical vegan substitutes in Australia. My body has also recently started to reject any coconut products. Love getting new ideas from your videos and thanks for sharing your story.
I hope tons of people hear your message. Most won't go vegan because they think it has to be 100%. I and our family of 5 are 100% vegan for almost 6 years now. And it works really well for us. But that's not the case for many people. So thank you for sharing and making it seem so accessible. Maybe more will be willing to try a more plant centred diet. And, thanks for the fun recipes you share :)
I can definitely understand and relate. I am mostly plant based, but I take fish oil daily, will eat meat on holidays like christmas and have a very small amount of dairy with my coffee. 🤷♀️ Works for me and im all for listening to your body and being adaptable when you have to.
I love your channel and your recipes. When I went to plant-based diet it was for health reasons but also not wanting to eat animals any longer. I have only done this for about a year and a half and I am happy with my decision but recently I decided to eat eggs again. I do not think that is harming animals and it is so much easier for recipes and I love eggs and missed them. I decided life is too short to deprive myself of things I enjoy just to fit into a "vegan" diet. I also very infrequently will have a crab cake or shrimp. On the daily, I am plant based and eat only veggies and NO dairy and I feel better than I have in a long time at 64 years young. I wish you posted more often I love you!! xoxo Debbie 😘❤
I am really inspired by what you said I think it’s very intuitive of you. I was vegan for about a year and got a lot of health problems found out that because of my health condition at the time I became massively pro team division. It also created an me a eating disorder where I was terrified to eat certain foods and I had to get therapy for it. I now eat mostly plant-based but I allow myself the freedom to be adaptable sounds like what you’re trying to achieve. I think we all have very stressful lives and very different circumstances and I think ultimately we need to be kind to ourselves.
Thanks for speaking your truth. I loved listening to it. I love the variety in your meals, but my favorite is to watch you meal prep. I started my plant based journey 2 yrs ago and truthfully I had no idea what to eat beyond salads, stir fries, rice and beans. Now I have a good variety of foods that I eat and my family tolerates 😊. When I first started I thought I had to be a perfect eater as well, then I started my consept of 75-80%er. Eating 75-80 plant-based and the 20-25% I give myself grace, which is mainly eating waffles, breads, dessert, fried foods, or eating out. Thank you again for sharing and please continue to share.
Thanks for listening and understanding! This sounds a lot like me most weeks as well! I enjoy eating plant based more when it’s less strict and stressful ☺️
It's super refreshing to hear someone say "You don't have to be 100% vegan." The first 3 years of my journey, Id say I went all in. Then I caved a little bc frankly, it's difficult to restrict yourself All. The. Time. Now about 5 years in, starting in 2017, ok maybe it's 6? Wow :D Uhm, I can say I do eat Eggs & some Cheese. But I usually omit the cheese & do let myself have egg. Like you, on an occasion I choose crab meat or something but I rly don't like fish. Still will not eat meat or go out of my way for it. If its something that's gonna be thrown away like leftover pizza or at my job, we have free breakfast, I'll do the biscuits & gravy.....I'll prob do that but that is the extent of eating meat in the last 6 years. My friends & family still dont rly get it, but that's fine. You gotta do you. Just like, I don't go pushing tofu recipes on anyone :D I'm js. I think it's important to realize that people in the social media world will food police you & make you feel like a villain more than anyone else in real life ever will. That's just my experience. Those SAME people will act a bully to you on line & not say anything in person! Anyway...Thanks for sharing!
I'm almost 62 and learning a plant based diet again. My husband and son still use milk and cheese. We're just doing the best we can. We were vegetarian for most of my life and 10 years ago had a medical event that made me stop. I never judge. We are all making personal choices and reasons for going vegan. Recently mine were ethical, climate crisis, food shortages. Buy never going to stress over not being 100%. My #1 rule In life always be kind.
I appreciate your intuitive approach to eating and that your recipes are healthy without being "diet-y". I also went plant based for high cholesterol but my husband and kids are not. Totally get it. Reducing animal products still benefits our health , the environment & the animals even if it's not 100%.
I can relate to your reasons to not be 100% vegan. I lived in the Philippines and in Bolivia and I could not eat in restaurants if I was not flexible. I also relate to being able to eat at the homes of people who are not vegan/vegetarian. I eat a whole foods plant based diet inside of my home, where I eat most of the time. Thanks for your transparency😀
I love this message. I have many good allergies and intolerances, and while eating a strictly plant based diet would be beneficial, I find I just can't do it. Knowing that others are similar makes me feel better
thank you for sharing your story! because of you I have not beed that black/white about vegan food for quite a while. I let myself enjoy some non vegan treats now and then, and I enjoy it 🙂
I went vegetarian 23 years ago and went mostly plant based a while ago so I figured I could go completely vegan. I would personally never eat fish but we have 3 free range chickens so I don't mind an egg every once in a while. I totally don't mind your mindset and look forward to more recipes!
I love your thoughts and videos. I added eggs a year ago. We travel a lot and it has let me have the brain cells back I lost trying to figure out how to order. (Besides we have chickens and they are fed an organic diet, their eggs are delicious.)
I really enjoy your videos. Your voice is so calming. Thanks for sharing your story. I eat WFPB, but am ok eating animal products occasionally as well. Frankly, I tire of “perfect” WFPB RUclipsrs. Love your recipes! Hope your little guy is feeling better.
I haven't watched the video but I'm guessing she isn't vegan any longer and that's ok but she shouldn't say the word VEGAN. She should say plant based. Veganism is for the animals first, plant based is for diet. Anyways- i guess i will have to unsubscribe but thanks for your comment here-not too long ago. That way I don't have to watch her explain why veganism damaged her guts like so many other you tubers here have said. Thanks!
It's up to you of course but if you haven't already I think you should watch this video in its entirety before deciding whether or not to unsubscribe, as she does refer to herself as plant based several times and explains everything very well in the latter part of the video. So please hear her out and give her a chance to explain so that you know the whole story. 😊
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the honesty and it's great to feel that we don't have to be perfect all the time! I will always follow you. Love Love Love always.
I’m not vegan but I love your videos and ideas to cook healthy food. It is refreshing to see a nice-normal fridge and not what other yuotubers post here (full of boxes) thank you for sharing your experience!
I was 100% plant based for almost two years. It wasn't sustainable for me in several ways. I live in a very remote area where my food options are limited (by American standards.) I also have a family, and while they have slowly transitioned to a mostly plant based lifestyle, one of my sons eats chicken nuggets on occasion & my daughter likes cheese on her potatoes. Sometimes I add local eggs to baked goods & soups. In the summer, I may eat local seafood. Additionally, we have medically necessary dietary restrictions (gluten & fodmaps) that are a bigger priority than any ethical choices surrounding food Life is so much easier now that we can all share meals again. We don't feel stifled in restaurants or out of place at friend's homes. Having all four of my family members being mostly plant based is better for our health, the planet, and the animals than if I were eating strictly vegan on my own. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I didn't realize that you weren't fully vegan.
So glad to see you back on you tube! I love your videos! I started 2 yrs ago due to wanting to become a healthier eater doing vegetarian meals. I have recently gone back to eating some meats as I was depleted in proteins. My hair was falling out and my nails we splitting and horrible. Even with roughage I still suffered with constipation and digestive issues. For me adding meat back into my diet occasionally has improved my health. I will continue to watch your channel because I really enjoy it♥
I eat cheese occasionally. Or an occasional non vegan pastry. Oh and honey. That’s about it. Eggs gross me out now, and I have no desire for meat ever again because I love the animals and just see it different toy now. I just call myself vegetarian.
Thank you for being transparent. I needed to hear this! I recently added eggs, salmon and occasional chicken back in my diet. I was pretty strict plant based vegan before and now have experienced dental issues and was sick 3 times in 2022. I feel adding SOME animal protein will help me. I realize everyone is different and respond differently. For me this seems to be the right choice. Keep up the great content!! Just love you! ❤
Great video, I love your honesty and your work! I am following your channel for a while now, and learning so much, getting inspiration and enjoying watching. Thank you for the cook book bouns.!!!!! Love to you .
I’m so glad you shared this, Faith! My two kids are vegetarians and have been for about two years now, and your channel has helped me with meal prep ideas for them so much! My son is an ovo-lacto vegetarian, gluten free, and my daughter is a lacto vegetarian, soy, egg and most legumes free. They each have some high sensitivities to different foods and your site has been a true inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing!
I work in a big kitchen, we make about 900 portions of food every day. I have to taste some foods that are not vegan. I am ok with that. I am in charge of all sallads and vegetarian dishes, and I often make them vegan. I understand that you make the choice you do.
I really appreciate every one of your videos, it's so fun to get new ideas. I'm the only plant based eater in my entire family, on all sides! I cook meat for my boys and husband every night...no judgement on anyone who does.
I’d love to hear if you can relate to any of my story! Also, don’t forget to download my free recipe PDF with 31 of my family’s favorite plant-based recipes (theconscientiouseater.com/greatest-eats/)
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Thank you for sharing your story and I can certainly relate. I, too, was strictly plant based for a few years but I’ve learned that I feel better with yogurt and fish in my diet. Love your content!
Love your channel, and love the balanced approach. I recently started what I call a plant based whole foods diet, but really I always knew I was going to continue the eggs from my own chickens and the kefir I make from a local farmer's raw milk, because those things have been healing for my body and the health issues I was struggling with. And I occasionally have salmon. Whatever my diet may be labeled as, for me it is the right one for this season. I am feeling my health and energy return! On a side note, I was watching some of your videos from years ago and then watched this one, and as soon as I saw you, I thought "wow, she looks so much healthier!". So I would say what you are doing is working, diets are a very individual thing.
Strict vegan for 10 years this summer. I’m vegan for the animals so it is easier for me I think! You were always clear that you were plant-based for health, so anyone who is surprised must have watched your earlier videos.
I’m relieved you will continue to share recipes consistent with the vegan lifestyles, because I honestly have loved every recipe I have made come your cookbook❤ 😋
And a huge amen in the simplification process!!! Can’t wait to see what you have in store!
and what if she was vegan for animals and still got sick shes still seems to be brainwashed by this dangerous cult diet that but animals above their health and they rather suffer and die for them
@@mariharrik5987 she wasn’t and never pretending to be. I’m not sure what cult you are referring to, but it appears you just want to argue. I wish you all the best.
Such a thoughtful gracious response. Thank you for your support!
100% relate! I am mostly plant based but find that I enjoy an occasional egg or salmon. And you are right, it does take some stress out of traveling or going to other people's homes for meals. I told myself that if someone offers me a taste of something (most my kiddos) that isn't vegan, that I will at minimum take a bite and express gratitude for their sharing. As an endurance athlete, an egg is such a convenient and easy way for replenishment. I would love to hear more about living in Malaysia!
Exactly!! Thanks for sharing! And I’d love to share more about malaysia…hopefully in the near future!
If you lose any subscribers-it’s their loss. Since I started following your channel, you’ve been honest about following a mostly plant-based diet. Good for you for doing what’s best for your body, etc. ❤️
Thanks for your support!
You've already touched on the fact you're not a strict vegan in past videos.
You're a gentle person and it's a pleasure to follow you.
Be all more vegan is the most important thing for health and sustainability.
Ps: what a wonderful skin!
Thank you for your support!
I will continue to follow you vegan or not you have great content. I’m vegan and love your recipes 👍🏼❤️. Thanks for all you do 🙂
Thank you so much!
I love your meal prep videos and have started doing my weekly meal prep the same way as you - basically prepping ingredients to put together in different ways during the week, and sometimes a treat or breakfast item. It has made my work week so much easier. Thank you for sharing your method. I hope you will do more. Each week I check, hoping you’ve uploaded a new one. Thank you, too, for your recipes. I eat all foods and appreciate easy recipes of all types.
I hope to get back into meal prep videos soon! I miss making them, but just needed a break to regain some creativity ☺️
We appreciate your honesty and we still enjoy your channel. Be you and be happy. Being good to yourself and taking care of yourself is most important. No one is judging you. ❤😀👍
Thank you!
When you are in your 20s, it is a marvelous time of idealism and zeal. Society needs people in their 20s! The ability to adapt and temper and balance comes with your 30s and 40s and that’s necessary too! Thanks for sharing your journey and thanks to your husband for putting together your wonderful recipes which makes it easier for the rest of us to embrace healthy eating!
Wow. We’ll said and so true!
So happy you uploaded a video Faith. Your story is completely understandable and relatable. Thank you for being real and vulnerable. Thank you for making videos as they are so helpful. And thank you for the recipe book. I hope your little one is feeling better and you feel like you have the energy and headspace to share more videos as life permits 🌻
Thank you for watching and for your kind words! Little man is happy and healthy again which is so nice! And I’m hoping to continue sharing videos and recipes ☺️
I watch you for the meal prep which is fantastic! I think labels can be difficult especially when it comes to the way we eat. We all have our own reasons for our choices and have to listen to our bodies and what they need.
Yes, I agree! Thanks for watching!
Wonderful to hear you share your story. I am an omnivore but want to eat mostly plant based foods, for most of my meals. I find it extremely hard to explain to people 'what I am'. There's no label for the grey area...
Yep! I’m learning to be okay with grey and it’s so nice…although hard to explain for sure ☺️
Totally get this; when I'm traveling I still don't eat any type of meat but I'm not so strict with dairy.
Yep! Makes life so much easier to not stress about certain foods, especially ones that are harder to omit/avoid.
So glad to hear someone give grace to plant-based eaters. I've been primarily plant based for 20 years with occasional fish item (approx 1X/month) when dining out with others. I chose to eat this way due to severe stomach and Gi issues whenever I eat beef, chicken, and dairy, although it is nice to think that I'm not contributing to the need for animal farms... I recently suffered multiple significant leg injuries making standing impossible. Living alone, I determined the best thing for me would be to get prepared meals through a meal delivery service. The best one I could find that delivered locally, offered only 2 vegan options each week, but also offered an additional 3 vegetarian, and 2 pescatarian options (most options contained meats). I lived off the vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian meals 2X/day until I was able to stand and get around the kitchen for basic meal prep. Took some time to improve my tolerance of dairy (thank goodness for TUMs and Pepto) but overall, it was the best decision to ensure I maintained my nutrition allowing my fracture and soft tissue injuries to heal quickly. Most people have been supportive, but some others have "teased" me about starting to eat like them. I'll never understand how people can be so judgmental of things that do not impact them in the slightest...
BTW, I have your Plant Biased cookbook and love it! I admit I do adapt some of the recipes, but I love how they give me inspiration and a jumping off point! Chocolate lovers unite! Thank you for all you do!
oh my gosh. yes. the "teasing" when you eat an animal based food is really very annoying. Just let me live my life without judgment! I honestly stopped going to family functions for about a year because of the constant comments.
Thank you for sharing your sorry! I’m so glad you found a way to fuel your body as it healed! And I love that you adapt my recipes and make them your own!!
I love your videos and book! I appreciate you being open about your lifestyle. I can relate! Have been primarily plant based for the last year and love the health benefits but don’t mind on occasion eating meat or dairy, especially when we travel. Keep sharing!
Thank you!!
You ARE perfect, just the way you are. Mostly plant based, I feel like I heard this first from one of your older videos and maybe even in your cookbook. 🧡
Thank you for your support!
My husband and I tried WFPB for a few months in 2021; we liked it, but it was a struggle with our children and extended family. After some trial and error, we've settled on flexitarian: we eat dairy and eggs, and save meat and fish for special occasions. It's working for us!
Glad you found something that works for everyone and still incorporates more plants!
You are simply wonderful, thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! Thank you for your support!!
I loooved this! I was also strictly vegan for roughly 5 years and have also begun on occasion to have eggs or fish. I am ab avid trail ultra runner and after some high mileage training blocks I just started reallllly craving eggs on occasion. Thank you for the honesty. I think being relaxed at times does make WFPB more sustainable and less scary. Takes away the taboo
I'm glad you feel the freedom to be more relaxed, while still experiencing the benefits of a mostly plant-based diet!
I'm so happy for you to know you have to do what you need to and whats best in whatever situation, or season you're in. Having flexibility is good to have. Thank you for sharing. Blessings
Thank you for your support!
Your channel is plant based...to me that doesn't mean vegan...it means you eat a diet with plants at it's core but it can go anywhere from there. I'm just starting this journey myself for health reasons. We have a homestead, we raise our own chickens for eggs, have a nice veggie garden and new fruit trees/berry bushes but we also raise chickens and pigs for meat. Personally I can feel myself moving away from the meat even though our animals are treated with love and kindness. This has been evolving in my heart for a long time. But I can tell you right now I love eggs and will probably always eat them. Chickens lay eggs almost every day and if someone didn't eat them the world would be a very stinky place 🤔 I won't buy commercially produced eggs but I'll love and raise my chickens who share their eggs.
Thanks for sharing your story! I would love to homestead so it’s always fun to connect with people actually homesteading!
I feel exactly like you😊 Thank you for your videos 🤗 love them👍😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing ❤️ I started my plant based lifestyle for health too, mainly high cholesterol same as you. I love your recipes and will always be your follower🥰 we all need to do what works for ourselves and that is a-okay with me😁 vegan eating has opened up a whole new world of delicious food for me and I’ve become a better cook for it.
Thanks for sharing and for your support!
I freaking love you! Thank you for this
Thank you for sharing! I am mostly plant based for years now.....but my Dr. told me after my heart attack and open-heart surgery..that I needed to eat Chicken and Fish...so I do. But that is all. Everything else is plant based for me. I love your videos and can't wait to see more!
Thanks for sharing and for your support!
Love this so much!!! I am primarily plant based but also eat seafood and occasionally dairy. I appreciate your honesty and openness 🥰🥰🥰
I'm so glad! Thanks for understanding!
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My oncologist suggested I eat plant based, so I started in September. I am not perfect, by any means, but so far I’ve managed to avoid eat and fish. I know this is personal, for my health. I respect your choices, and love your videos! So I will NOT be unsubscribing. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you!
Such a refreshing video. Thank you. I always look forward to your videos, for inspiration, calmness, and being a human while parenting!!! 🙏
You are so welcome!
You're back!!! I've been waiting for a video!! Love your honesty!! My family has been vegan for a few years, but my youngest son has autism and a ton of food aversions - so we give him whatever he will eat, including chicken and fish. It didn't make sense for him to eat only 2-3 vegan foods and nothing else, when we can give him the option of animal products as well, because how would that have been healthier for him?! So yes, we have to listen to ourselves and eat what we need based on the season of life we're in, for sure agree with you on that. Thanks for sharing!
I am!! Thanks for sticking around through my absence! And thanks for sharing your story as well. You’re an amazing mom!
I'm vegetarian that eats 60% plant base. ❤
I am lactose intolerant but eat Lactose free cheese and yogurt. I eat organic eggs.
I've been vegetarian for almost 17 years. I became vegetarian for health reasons. Thanks for being honest and genuine.
Thanks for sharing!
So glad you are back! Seems like forever! 🙂
It felt like forever for me too! Glad to connect with you all again!
Wondering if you have used Ezekiel cereal in any of your recipes? I can't seem to find the post if you did?
I wish! I don't have access to Ezekiel products/bread here in Malaysia!
Tried to go to the recipe PDF and there was an error saying it couldn’t find it.
Did you get it to work?!
I can't tell you how refreshing this was to see you're beautifully thought through video here! I can relate 100% with you on why you are eating this way, That's exactly what we have chosen to do as a family of 7, soon to be 8 as well. We try to have the majority of our diet consist of plant based products, but will also eat the farm fresh eggs we glean from our chicken's, and the meat we get from them as well. We are trying to enlarge our Homestead and trying to be more self sustainable As much as possible. I know all the more fruits and vegetables and plant based things are so good for us, they are what the Lord had originally given to us to nourish our bodies with and he knows what's best for us. We used to be totally vegan, but in the past year we have let go of that mindset and have felt so much more freedom. we are currently trying to find the right balance that makes our bodies feel the best. But I think we decided to let go and not be so strict because I was tired of trying so hard and not having the Physical results that the vegan community had always promised. You're doing such a great job, and I really appreciate your vulnerability and honesty, it was so very much appreciated in helping me to know that once again it is OK to be this way. That we don't have to be absolutely perfect in order to still be healthy and reap the benefits , it's so much less stressful that way anyway. Please keep up you're great Work, I always love watching your new videos!🥰
Thank you so much for your kind word, support and for sharing your story with us!!
I would LOVE to see a video about how you dropped your cholesterol...i am struggling with that now. I'm allergic to all the cholesterol lowering meds and I'm at my wits end. My family eats meat and I find it very difficult to go plant based with the smells of meat in my house, I do still like meat, it just doesn't like me lol I admire your honesty and I absolutely love your recipes!!
In all honesty, I love meat too haha! I just choose not to eat it as high cholesterol and heart disease run in my family! Just switching to a Whole Foods, plant based diet is what lowered my cholesterol. But everyone is different! I’m definitely not a doctor!
Thank you very much for sharing your recipes with us for free 💗💗
My pleasure 😊
I love your videos!!
Thank you for sharing
Glad you like them! And thanks for listening to my story!
03:00 When you say that avocado was a dollar a piece, do you mean RM1 or $1 USD? If it was 1 ringgit, I'd love to know where I can buy avocados too!
Also, don't you think the price of canned food is outrageously expensive in Malaysia?
$1 USD :) I wish I could find good avocados for 1 ringgit! And I do find canned goods in Malaysia to be more pricy than the states.
I think it's great that you do what's best for you and your family diet-wise--I applaud you!🧡
Thank you so much!
Wow I was surprised that you can find Beyond Meats. Their burgers are the only vegggie burgers I’ll eat. Appreciate your openness and approach that this is what you choose for your family and that not everyone will agree. I’ve been mostly vegan for 3 years this month, maybe a little more pescatarian over the last year. I know I’ve definitely eaten things made by other people with eggs, chicken broth, or bacon grease in it. It’s about balance and doing what’s best for your own body.
I’ve really been enjoying the beyond meat products, just as a way to add variety! And thanks for sharing your story!
@@TheConscientiousEater why not eat a real sausage that's no different from eating fish and one thing fish is still meat just because it's not cuddly and cute and others no protein in beyond sausage
Faith, you don't owe anyone an explanation, but thankyou. Don't feel guilty! I've always thought vegan diet too restrictive myself and believe our bodies tell us when it needs something. Hope the little guy is feeling better now.
Thank you so much for your support!
Ya know. This makes sense to me. I watch So many documentaries about how meat and dairy affect your heart and cholesterol. And they probably do! But, what I don’t Understand is- they said that humans are herbivores. I wonder about people in colder climates. I live In Wisconsin, USA and we get cold, snowy Wi tees for several mo the of the year. What did my people do back in the day when you can’t grow food? I’m sure they learned to store foods like potatoes and carrots. But, you can’t tell me they didn’t eat meat on occasion. Like hunt for deer or eat eggs. Idk. Being a strict vegan is very hard. Especially when you were brought up with meat, dairy and processed foods. I try To eat mostly vegan too but occasionally have meat or a sprinkling of cheese on something. I guess I would Be considered Mediterranean then??
Also, I hope Your son feels better now. We have a nasty cold running through our house at the moment! 🤧
Thanks for sharing! And my son got better...but then caught something else! He's my poor-immune-system-child. Poor guy :(
That's where separating the "vegan" and "plant based" labels is important. I know a lot of people hate labels, but they aren't meaningless. Veganism is not just a diet and a lot of people outside of vegan/plant based circles don't realize that. I get that you've been transparent in the past about occasionally eating animal products so I don't mean you've been disingenuous, but I do think it's muddying when people call themselves "vegan" or "mostly vegan" (which - you either are or are not) when they do not make the choice to abstain from animal products wherever possible. If I had a nickel for every time someone has requested a vegan option only to be provided with tuna or eggs decorated as "plant based" because "it's just a diet" and "a little bit won't hurt you"... man.
I get what you’re saying! I do think people can be vegan and switch to plant based, especially if their mental or physical health is on the line. I’m guessing someone who calls themselves vegan who accidentally eats something that is not vegan would still say their vegan. But it’s a fuzzy line at times. I appreciate you sharing your opinion!
I am an ethical vegan, and I will still follow you. Thank you for this. For the record, if I had my own hens, I would eat the eggs sometimes, and I would also give them to the hens too. Because the way hens have been bred these days to produce more eggs is awful, and their little bodies struggle. And if I had my own, I know no harm comes to them. But, yeah, from a health perspective, eating eggs is fine, and for your circumstances, it is understandable. Just don't go mad due to the saturated fat and cholesterol. The problem is that everyone has their own version of" moderation." So, on that basis, perhaps give yourself a limit. The healthiest people on the planet eat 85% + plant based. Even fish is miles better than animal flesh and has benefits, so I understand you incorporating it into your diet, especially under the circumstances. That made sense. But going forward, we are overfishing this planet, and the seas are dying, and the seas are ever sadly more polluted. So again, what are your feelings on sustainability? That's for you to decide whilst fish also suffer from the process. West of Canada, the tuna stocks have never returned in 20 years!!!! It's hard, isn't it. There are so many factors.
But if it is in terms of health, if everyone went 85% + plantbased, just think of the benefits to health, the environment, and the reduction of animals. To me, that's still brilliant.
I wish you and your family much love.
Thanks for sharing!!
5 year vegan I have never consumed any dairy products and won't
Great!
Poor animals…
I guess next will be red meat and then heavy carnivore diet because we all know this story about cravings.
I doubt that!
If a label is important to you, your diet is pescatarian.
However the the recipes you share are plant based.
Simple 😁
Love that!
So I guess what I’m getting from this is that vegan or plant based is not sustainable for the long run?
It can be, but with how much we travel and move, it was hard. Traveling as a vegan excluded me from a lot of opportunities and experiences and made things more stressful. If you don’t travel much and keep a similar circle of friends, veganism is pretty easy.
I've been vegan over 7 years, I don't have any issues with it, and I know people who have done it (and are still) for longer. It can make travelling more challenging but it can be done. 😊 But I understand not everyone wants the extra hassle. 😊
The vegan police😂
I also have been vegan for about 5 years and maybe twice a year I will have either fish or a vegetarian pizza. No worries...But I find when I have the pizza the cheese promotes a lot of phlegm in the back of my throat so I really don't get away with it. So what ever it takes just take care of yourself....
You’re not vegan if you eat living beings.
Thanks for sharing!
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You don't have to tell anyone just leave!
@veganaf3072 nobody cares
Personally I love you being open and transparent about it and also make you vulnerable against the vegan police which is existing. You are absoluetely right not to stress out in such a situation and do the best for you and your Baby. I think after all we are just human and acceptance is a big part of what we are. Nobody is to jugde and you have the right to make your decision for you and your Family. It’s more important to live most of the time vegan rather than stressing out to be
Thank you for your support!!
Thank you for your honesty! I have been struggling with the fact that I am "plant-based" but do eat fish occasionally. I also do not plan to raise my kids with a strict Vegan diet for the same reasons you listed. It is difficult enough just eating around family and friends who eat animal products, let alone traveling in different places that may not have what you need readily available. I think this is just smart from a health perspective. I am 100% Vegan at home, but I think allowing myself to relax and have a piece of Salmon or not worrying about eating something made with eggs takes such a weight off my shoulders. I was finding that holding myself to the standards set by the Vegan community was causing me a lot of stress. Although I may decide to cut out all animal products myself someday, I will not choose this lifestyle for my children. It is up to them.
Thanks for sharing! I can definitely relate ☺️
I do the same thing. I've never called myself vegan, even when I was eating a very strict WFPB diet because I believe veganism is more of an ethical decision and I went plant based for health reasons.
Yes, I went vegan first for health reasons and slowly learned about the ethical and environmental benefits as well. We can still help in those areas by choosing plants more often!
@@TheConscientiousEater you went plant based. Vegan is an ethical decision.
I have no issue with anyone eating whatever they want, and will still be watching your videos. But please stop saying strict vegan when you mean vegan, and vegan when you mean plant based. 💜
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But why say “mostly vegan” when you can just say plant-based or usually avoid animal products? Seems like an oxymoron. If you eat what is available to you that’s awesome! I just don’t understand why people want to claim some kind of vegan status when they’re not fully following what the word means which is choosing not to eat animal products and avoiding animal-derived materials w/ some critical thinking for the latter. It’s deeper than just the diet. Any effort is obviously better for the planet, but come on guys lol
I think people say vegan when they mean plant-based bc they don't know the actual meaning of plant based. I randomly learned what it actually means after about 2 years of eating that way lol. They do think it's interchangeable, but its just a lack of knowledge, not a zeal to want to claim vegan status.
@@Sabrina.682 totally agree! I used to think plant based is eating whole foods only😂 perhaps I have that perception because of social media and celebrities. I’ve definitely seen them describe themselves as vegan, eating animal products, doing sponsored content for vegan companies, including a vegan hashtag when they’re eating animals in said content. I just hope that ppl will look into what they are describing themselves as, as to know what they are talking about. Not just in this context
I used to be a strict vegan and found a lot of pride in that. I’ve been calling myself plant based for years now, but I’ll still call my recipes vegan as I find more people search for “vegan recipes.” I also don’t think I had ever shared why I’m not strict vegan anymore (even though it’s been 5 years since then 😬) so thought I’d share. Sorry it’s confusing!
Hi Faith, I always thought "plant based" meant mainly plants anyway. I'm not vegan, but for health and budget I stick to a plant base and add in maybe 5-10 % other when the mood strikes. I love an egg or 2, I have hens, to eat waste and keep bugs down in the garden and they are a bonus for me. Keep those recipes coming, I just love the variety of vegetables that you eat, and the lack of processed food is what keeps me interested :)
PS. thanks for the download
It does mean mainly plants, you're right! But for some reason people just take it as another word for vegan. So she technically is still plant-based.
What Sabrina said!
Thanks for sharing your story! It is so difficult to stay entirely plant based for me without feeling extreme guilt and “failure” every time I fall off the train so I truly appreciate that you aren’t so preachy or judgemental about it. I know for my health I am definitely far better off eating entirely plant based but that isn’t always realistic for my life.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Yay another video, I’ve been waiting!!! I’m a strict vegan but appreciate you and your meal plans/meal prep/grocery hauls/What I Eats!!! ✨☀️🧡🔆
Thank you!!
You don't go back to eating animals after being vegan. Veganism is about the animals. So you are a plant based eater not vegan sorry.
I am primarily vegan...but do occasionally eat eggs and fish, as well! You may be aware that eggs contain choline, a nutrient that aids in the production of a neurotransmitter which impacts that part of the brain that regulates mood and stress responses. I believe your body knew you needed help in that area...and signaled for you to go beyond the scope of your vegan diet. Ethical vegans will argue this....but I do believe that we are all wired differently...and we need to honor our differences. Perhaps at some point you can go back to being fully vegan....but, whatever happens...trust and honor yourself ❤
Beautifully said! :)
@@_b_u_l_l_s_h_a_r_k_ in this time and age anybody can be what they want!
@@_b_u_l_l_s_h_a_r_k_ I eat primarily vegan... always plant- centric.
@@_b_u_l_l_s_h_a_r_k_ shhhhush.
@@_b_u_l_l_s_h_a_r_k_ fyi, you're the vegan police she was referencing.
So funny, I was wondering this morning when was the last time I watched your videos !!
I'm glad your spend some time off and are feeling refreshed.
I think having a less perfect vision of the word is sometimes better to find balance and what suits us most. We don't need a handful of perfect people, but loads of people trying their best ❤️
Thank you for sticking around and for your support!
Hi from Australia, I consider myself 95% whole food plant based, but like you I have eggs occasionally. This came about when my hair began falling out due to traumatic surgery and losing my Dad. I looked at my overall diet and just thought maybe a bit hit of protein like eggs would help, and it did. I love your channel, thanks for your honesty, you have pushed me into food prep, and being more organised, so thank you so Much
So glad adding some eggs helped improve your health! And thanks for your support!!
Thank you for this. I’m 72, have been mostly plant based, but I too have adapted due to life. I’ve become more intuitive to my body vs a title of a diet. 💕
Wonderful!
I needed to hear this. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! So glad you are in a better place now! ❤
You are so welcome!
I must admit...I follow you for long. And am a bit dissapointed, because you can get all the nutriënce you need from a plant based, animal friendly lifestyle. Fish have feelings to, so do the chickens who are slaughtered for eggs. But still respect you and your choice and for now I will defnitly keep on following you (that salmon did hurt and I am here for animal friendly inspiration)
I won't advice your channel anymore to others, but that is only logical.
what about the animal vegan diet hurt Humans does our own health doesn't matter stop being so judgmental ugh your vegans are so judgmental and arrogant it's disgusting
I understand! thanks for sharing!
I can definitely relate. I am mostly plant based but we travel a lot, to different countries and eating out presents a challenge and additional stress. So, when absolutely no plant based alternative is possible I'll add a little fish. I decided enjoying the moment with family and friends was just as important as eating plant based for health reasons. Love your content and make some of your recipes regularly.
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much for sharing your recipes and tips. I have been mostly plant based since 2018. I have been allergic to dairy all my life but in 2018 stopped eating meat for ethical reasons. I still enjoy honey occasionally and also fish. I would find it extremely difficult to be completely vegan as none of my family of friends are and it can be difficult in some parts of Australia to find vegan products. I am learning how to cook with new ingredients and without eggs and butter. I also now enjoy new types of legumes and vegetables. My family call me a terrible vegan because I hate mushrooms, broccoli, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes. All of which are typical vegan substitutes in Australia. My body has also recently started to reject any coconut products. Love getting new ideas from your videos and thanks for sharing your story.
And thanks for sharing your story!!
I hope tons of people hear your message. Most won't go vegan because they think it has to be 100%. I and our family of 5 are 100% vegan for almost 6 years now. And it works really well for us. But that's not the case for many people. So thank you for sharing and making it seem so accessible. Maybe more will be willing to try a more plant centred diet. And, thanks for the fun recipes you share :)
Thank you for understanding and for supporting people who are not 100%. You’re so encouraging!
@@TheConscientiousEater you are so welcome! Thank you for what you are doing!
I can definitely understand and relate. I am mostly plant based, but I take fish oil daily, will eat meat on holidays like christmas and have a very small amount of dairy with my coffee. 🤷♀️ Works for me and im all for listening to your body and being adaptable when you have to.
I am not 100% vegan, but I eat more vegan then non vegan
I love your channel and your recipes. When I went to plant-based diet it was for health reasons but also not wanting to eat animals any longer. I have only done this for about a year and a half and I am happy with my decision but recently I decided to eat eggs again. I do not think that is harming animals and it is so much easier for recipes and I love eggs and missed them. I decided life is too short to deprive myself of things I enjoy just to fit into a "vegan" diet. I also very infrequently will have a crab cake or shrimp. On the daily, I am plant based and eat only veggies and NO dairy and I feel better than I have in a long time at 64 years young. I wish you posted more often I love you!! xoxo Debbie 😘❤
So glad you found what works and are enjoying the flexibility of not labeling your diet!
I am really inspired by what you said I think it’s very intuitive of you. I was vegan for about a year and got a lot of health problems found out that because of my health condition at the time I became massively pro team division. It also created an me a eating disorder where I was terrified to eat certain foods and I had to get therapy for it. I now eat mostly plant-based but I allow myself the freedom to be adaptable sounds like what you’re trying to achieve. I think we all have very stressful lives and very different circumstances and I think ultimately we need to be kind to ourselves.
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm so glad you've given yourself freedom to eat in a way that makes you feel good and has improved your health!
Thanks for speaking your truth. I loved listening to it. I love the variety in your meals, but my favorite is to watch you meal prep. I started my plant based journey 2 yrs ago and truthfully I had no idea what to eat beyond salads, stir fries, rice and beans. Now I have a good variety of foods that I eat and my family tolerates 😊. When I first started I thought I had to be a perfect eater as well, then I started my consept of 75-80%er. Eating 75-80 plant-based and the 20-25% I give myself grace, which is mainly eating waffles, breads, dessert, fried foods, or eating out. Thank you again for sharing and please continue to share.
Thanks for listening and understanding! This sounds a lot like me most weeks as well! I enjoy eating plant based more when it’s less strict and stressful ☺️
It's super refreshing to hear someone say "You don't have to be 100% vegan." The first 3 years of my journey, Id say I went all in. Then I caved a little bc frankly, it's difficult to restrict yourself All. The. Time. Now about 5 years in, starting in 2017, ok maybe it's 6? Wow :D Uhm, I can say I do eat Eggs & some Cheese. But I usually omit the cheese & do let myself have egg. Like you, on an occasion I choose crab meat or something but I rly don't like fish. Still will not eat meat or go out of my way for it. If its something that's gonna be thrown away like leftover pizza or at my job, we have free breakfast, I'll do the biscuits & gravy.....I'll prob do that but that is the extent of eating meat in the last 6 years. My friends & family still dont rly get it, but that's fine. You gotta do you. Just like, I don't go pushing tofu recipes on anyone :D I'm js. I think it's important to realize that people in the social media world will food police you & make you feel like a villain more than anyone else in real life ever will. That's just my experience. Those SAME people will act a bully to you on line & not say anything in person! Anyway...Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing and for your support!
I'm almost 62 and learning a plant based diet again. My husband and son still use milk and cheese. We're just doing the best we can. We were vegetarian for most of my life and 10 years ago had a medical event that made me stop. I never judge. We are all making personal choices and reasons for going vegan. Recently mine were ethical, climate crisis, food shortages. Buy never going to stress over not being 100%. My #1 rule In life always be kind.
Thank you for sharing!
I appreciate your intuitive approach to eating and that your recipes are healthy without being "diet-y". I also went plant based for high cholesterol but my husband and kids are not. Totally get it. Reducing animal products still benefits our health , the environment & the animals even if it's not 100%.
Yes! Thanks for sharing!
I can relate to your reasons to not be 100% vegan. I lived in the Philippines and in Bolivia and I could not eat in restaurants if I was not flexible. I also relate to being able to eat at the homes of people who are not vegan/vegetarian. I eat a whole foods plant based diet inside of my home, where I eat most of the time. Thanks for your transparency😀
Thanks for understanding!!
I love this message. I have many good allergies and intolerances, and while eating a strictly plant based diet would be beneficial, I find I just can't do it. Knowing that others are similar makes me feel better
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm glad you can relate to this message!
thank you for sharing your story!
because of you I have not beed that black/white about vegan food for quite a while. I let myself enjoy some non vegan treats now and then, and I enjoy it 🙂
So happy to hear that!
I went vegetarian 23 years ago and went mostly plant based a while ago so I figured I could go completely vegan. I would personally never eat fish but we have 3 free range chickens so I don't mind an egg every once in a while. I totally don't mind your mindset and look forward to more recipes!
Thank you for your support!
I love your thoughts and videos. I added eggs a year ago. We travel a lot and it has let me have the brain cells back I lost trying to figure out how to order. (Besides we have chickens and they are fed an organic diet, their eggs are delicious.)
Relaxing about my diet definitely made travel easier! Glad you have allowed yourself to do that too!
Thank you so much for sharing, I am 100% with your, by the way, love you RUclips channel ❤.
Thank you!
I’m vegan and follow for your plant-based recipes. I’m glad you’ll continue to share them. 😋
More to come!
Wow thank you 🙏 God bless you and your family
Thank you!
After years vegan I started to eat eggs and fish occasionally too.
Thanks for sharing!
*Mostly* plant based as well! 😊 Subscribed❤
Thanks for subbing and saying hi!
love this video!!!!
Thank you!
I really enjoy your videos. Your voice is so calming. Thanks for sharing your story. I eat WFPB, but am ok eating animal products occasionally as well. Frankly, I tire of “perfect” WFPB RUclipsrs. Love your recipes! Hope your little guy is feeling better.
I haven't watched the video but I'm guessing she isn't vegan any longer and that's ok but she shouldn't say the word VEGAN. She should say plant based. Veganism is for the animals first, plant based is for diet. Anyways- i guess i will have to unsubscribe but thanks for your comment here-not too long ago. That way I don't have to watch her explain why veganism damaged her guts like so many other you tubers here have said. Thanks!
It's up to you of course but if you haven't already I think you should watch this video in its entirety before deciding whether or not to unsubscribe, as she does refer to herself as plant based several times and explains everything very well in the latter part of the video.
So please hear her out and give her a chance to explain so that you know the whole story. 😊
@@edyann she was vegan you dont get to say who was or who wasn't vegan
@@edyann you people are in denial for how dangerous veganism is why but animals above your health no animal in nature does that
Thank you for sharing and for your support! And thankfully, the little man is back to his normal self 🙌🏼
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the honesty and it's great to feel that we don't have to be perfect all the time! I will always follow you. Love Love Love always.
Thanks so much for your support!
I’m not vegan but I love your videos and ideas to cook healthy food. It is refreshing to see a nice-normal fridge and not what other yuotubers post here (full of boxes) thank you for sharing your experience!
And thank you for your support!!
I was 100% plant based for almost two years. It wasn't sustainable for me in several ways. I live in a very remote area where my food options are limited (by American standards.) I also have a family, and while they have slowly transitioned to a mostly plant based lifestyle, one of my sons eats chicken nuggets on occasion & my daughter likes cheese on her potatoes. Sometimes I add local eggs to baked goods & soups. In the summer, I may eat local seafood. Additionally, we have medically necessary dietary restrictions (gluten & fodmaps) that are a bigger priority than any ethical choices surrounding food
Life is so much easier now that we can all share meals again. We don't feel stifled in restaurants or out of place at friend's homes. Having all four of my family members being mostly plant based is better for our health, the planet, and the animals than if I were eating strictly vegan on my own.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I didn't realize that you weren't fully vegan.
Thanks so much for sharing your story! I love that adding in some flexibility is working for your whole family and making mealtimes more enjoyable!
So glad to see you back on you tube! I love your videos! I started 2 yrs ago due to wanting to become a healthier eater doing vegetarian meals. I have recently gone back to eating some meats as I was depleted in proteins. My hair was falling out and my nails we splitting and horrible. Even with roughage I still suffered with constipation and digestive issues. For me adding meat back into my diet occasionally has improved my health. I will continue to watch your channel because I really enjoy it♥
I'm so glad you're feeling better with those diet changes!
How refreshing!!
I eat cheese occasionally. Or an occasional non vegan pastry. Oh and honey. That’s about it. Eggs gross me out now, and I have no desire for meat ever again because I love the animals and just see it different toy now. I just call myself vegetarian.
Glad you found what works well for you!
Thank you for being transparent. I needed to hear this! I recently added eggs, salmon and occasional chicken back in my diet. I was pretty strict plant based vegan before and now have experienced dental issues and was sick 3 times in 2022. I feel adding SOME animal protein will help me. I realize everyone is different and respond differently. For me this seems to be the right choice. Keep up the great content!! Just love you! ❤
Thank you for sharing your story and for your support!
Great video, I love your honesty and your work! I am following your channel for a while now, and learning so much, getting inspiration and enjoying watching. Thank you for the cook book bouns.!!!!! Love to you .
You’re so welcome! Thank you for supporting me!
I’m so glad you shared this, Faith! My two kids are vegetarians and have been for about two years now, and your channel has helped me with meal prep ideas for them so much! My son is an ovo-lacto vegetarian, gluten free, and my daughter is a lacto vegetarian, soy, egg and most legumes free. They each have some high sensitivities to different foods and your site has been a true inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing!
That is awesome! I’m so glad to hear my recipes have been helpful!
I work in a big kitchen, we make about 900 portions of food every day. I have to taste some foods that are not vegan. I am ok with that. I am in charge of all sallads and vegetarian dishes, and I often make them vegan. I understand that you make the choice you do.
Thanks for sharing!
Hey Faith, you come across as a very sweet, calm, wellbalanced and driven/motivated person. I love that! 😀🙏💕
Thank you so much!
I really appreciate every one of your videos, it's so fun to get new ideas. I'm the only plant based eater in my entire family, on all sides! I cook meat for my boys and husband every night...no judgement on anyone who does.
Thank you!!