It's so crazy to think that like a year ago I would just eat whatever, like plain white pasta, smothered in butter with some chicken, or just chocolate cereal and milk for breakfast and I considered that a meal. But now after going vegan I watch informative videos like this and really think about what I'm eating and am definitely getting far more nutrients and less of the bad stuff. And yet, my parents are more concerned about what I eat now than before ... it baffles me.
Same story here. I ate McDonalds every day for an entire year. Got very sick and was loaded with acne. Now I am on a whole foods vegan diet and my parents tell me it is unhealthy and I eat too much carbs. Lol, oh well. They will see some day, hopefully. Honestly I am concerned about their health...
@@goku445 Along with animal hormones, saturated fat, cholesterol, antibiotics and god knows what else. I suggest you do some research into why WFPB is the healthiest nutrition - check out websites like Nutritionfacts.org and www.dresselstyn.com
It's easy to forget as a vegan that the general population really has no concept of 'whole foods.' When I talk about health and nutrition with other people, they're on such a different page to us... we were all in that mindset once. It's sad because these people manage their diets terribly as a result, and obesity across the western world resulting from people doing what they've always been told is right. Keep up the great videos mic., you are easily RUclips's most promising vegan content creator and you're going to go faaaaar.
Actually there is more evidence to suggest that despite dietary recommendations, even by government bodies, that a large portion of the population do not follow these recommendations. Even people who follow a vegan diet often come-up with deficiencies that people following a conventional diet will. People overall (ie. vegan versus non vegan), generally have a poor understanding of proper nutrition. www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/95828
You're trying too hard, Donald and it isn't working. Nobody has called anyone stupid, nobody has believed themselves to be superior. Saying that the population doesn't have a general concept of whole foods is undeniably the case. We live in an age where there are 1,000 diets recommended to people, and the vast majority of them are total bullshit. Whole foods plant-based is the only one proven to deliver better long-term health and yet it gets nothing like the air-time of things like Atkins or Paleo. Now crawl back under your bridge, you came here looking to 'call out' people who think they're better and you didn't find any, so you just had the argument you wanted to have anyway.
Had a discussion with a colleague about the difference between whole fruits, juice and smoothies. Three hours later I get a notification that this video's been uploaded. It's like you knew somehow that I needed a good link to send him! Great video, thanks for putting it together!
Whole foods are a good principle, but to ease over from fully processed, I use things like salsa. I could not eat my rice and mashed pinto beans without salsa or some flavoring. I would like to modify my recipe by adding a very hot sauce and removing the salsa. That way, I can use less throughout the dish, and I believe, and use less salt and other things as a result. I need to have minimally processed hot sauce though. I have been a vegan for 2 weeks. I have a very static diet and do not require variety. It turns out I am never hungry as I was when eating junk food, diary and meats. Something about those causes my appetite to be too high for the number of calories consumed. I feel much better. I sleep better and I feel general well being and relaxation. It is likely my cholesterol is down significantly from unhealthy to healthy. My imagination is more vivid, and my thoughts are far more clear. You helped motivate me, Mic. Thanks to you and people like Dr. Mcdougall I have strong resolve to help myself and the planet.
@@jesusclause4164 I did that, and I'm off the switchover food like salsa now. I eat whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta with black beans, spinach, and tea with the occasional fruit. I checked the nutrition carefully. This is easy and works so I'm very happy now, and healthy, still very healthy, same as the beginning when I got real healthy.
I came from SAD to WFPB after watching FoK. I'm youngish (34) and convinced my husband to join me in giving up meat, dairy and vegetable oil. We were pretty good for the first month or 2, but we've gotten a little lax (about the vegetable oil) this 3rd month. We find ourselves asking many of the questions you addressed in this video (particularly about nut butters and plant milk) so THANK YOU! Very informative! We both still have weight to lose, and your evidence reinforces my belief that we should continue to avoid highly processed junk like oil and overly processed carbs like tortillas, bread and pasta.
Loved your comment about the emotional effect vs. the physical effect! Eating super healthy instead of just healthy and relaxed is not worth the orthorexia
I became a vegetarian a few days ago with the goal of eventually becoming vegan. The whole food vegan goal seemed unattainable for me at this point in the process, but this video helped clarify a lot of my concerns and I think I could get there eventually! Thank you!
I think that's OK, just try to eat more vegan foods. Some vegetarians aren't so healthy because they are basically replacing meat with dairy instead of trying to incorporate more variety into their diets.
I don't think I'll ever eat fully whole foods (unless my health forces me to haha) but it's still interesting to hear more about it. It does inspire me to eat a bit healthier and less junky :)
I just wanted to let you know that with olives, they have to be picked off the tree and then processed before eating. They aren't really eaten straight off of the tree because of the bitter fruit water.. it tastes so bad hahah. So the jars your buy in supermarkets aren't olives in their natural form
now it's probably because I'm coming from a background of mental health issues( and I revisited this video), I appreciate the broad view without it losing it's point of looking at what a whole food is. Pointing out that there is a gradient of what foods make the "whole" food cut, while still holding to a level headed approach is really refreshing and encouraging. Looking at Grade A and Grade B tracks; addressing the health benefits to reversing disease and the mental health aspects of if you need to eat something not so great go ahead if you're in an airport. The fact that you are delving into topics that span into the mental health realm such as eating disorders and offering to interview someone... THANK YOU!
I've been researching the vegan diet for a couple days now ever since watching 'What the Health' on Netflix last week. Very informative. I have not yet started the diet, although i am getting prepared. Just bought a few cookbooks, but we are finishing up the meats we bought recently and stocking up on the vegan diet foods to replace my unhealthy eating habits. I've started eating more fruits and vegetables this week than i ever have and hoping i can adhere to this lifestyle for a better future! The best part is not only am i bettering my health but saving livestock and the environment just by being more healthy! Never thought much of veganism until i watched the documentary. GREAT VIDEOS MIC! Keep em coming and keep me motivated!
Just FYI meat has been part of my diet in just about every meal I have eaten my whole life, so this will be a challenge. I love burgers, brats, ribs, steak ,etc. but knowing how my mother passed away from cancer and the fact that she was also diabetic. She always as concerned about my health as well as her own and after losing her and knowing what i know now after watching 'What the Health' i don't think i could stay ignorant to the facts i learned without giving it a try and see how much my health will improve and hopefully never have to go through what she did by changing my eating habits.
Since going vegan, I've had trouble keeping fat off. But then again, I had less of a better chance beforehand. Maybe it's just because of getting older and messed up hormones. I've realized that a major positive result I've gotten from going vegan is MENTAL HEALTH! My depression has improved greatly, and suicidal thoughts aren't there anymore. 💚
Thanks a lot for this video. I was asking this recently on your plantspace forum. I was getting really confused about all this stuff. I feel much less worried about it now and can enjoy my food
TIGHT video brother!!! Sometimes we vegans begin to become so obsessed with this "Whole Foods" idea, that we lose sight of simply being reasonable. It's OK to consume some Sunflower Butter if you prefer it over Sunflower Seeds. People are getting too obsessed these days. Let's just focus on getting as many phytonutrients and Fiber in our diets, even if that means getting having an NB smoothie per day. As long as you don't down the drink, and you drink it over the course of 5-10 minutes, it's fine. It's better to get the extra (for ex) 2 servings each of Fruits and Veg in a Smoothie, than to avoid it over concerns of Fructose separating from the Fiber. However, people are confused over a smoothie versus Juicing. Juicing is another story since you're removing most of the fiber. So in that case, we obviously don't recommend it. Great job as always, Mic!
Great video! I didn’t know lots of this, as a vegan whos on the lower end of healthy weight and overthinks a lot, its good to know how healthy stuff is and then just moderate amounts. Cleared up my confusion on smoothies and nut butters and syrup and just yep its not an all or nothing thing like my mind sometimes thinks! Slowly improving my diet but working on adding more healthy stuff instead of cutting out less healthy stuff as I’d like to put on some weight (often neglected in wfpb talk)
I was just wondering and worried about some the topics you brought up today. I will start following Dr. E and his son more closely now. I have their books on Kindle and hard copies but had not really looked at them yet. I just went plant based whole food last November and lost 30lbs so far but kind of confused about the details . Thank you for your videos, they are always so factual, on topic and helpful!
I used to really dislike content on RUclips and I feel like I found my niche with your videos, you couldn't be doing a better job of explaining your position. Thanks so much :)
"The Postprandial Effect of Components of the Mediterranean Diet on Endothelial Function" actually goes on to state that type of fat, ie. saturated / omega-9 were likely responsible for the decrease in FMD, as canola oil and salmon which are high in Omega-3 had no statistical effect. This doesn't exactly support your "whole food > processed food" argument. The study protocol was to examine an effect of a high fat meal, containing either fish fat, olive oil fat, or canola oil fat on FMD. Previous study suggest that all three fat sources were cardio-protective, despite the decrease in FMD with olive oil. It's important to recognise this distinction when drawing conclusions on a real world diet, as the study purposely omits volume, fibre, fruits, vegetables etc. In reality, a proper meal, or even a meal recommended by the USDA or Health Canada suggest serving sizes of combined foods, which, whether processed or not, will have additive effects (ie. canola oil in a salad with bread, juice etc., will have a different effect than vegetables, canola oil, bread, or juice alone.)
I don't understand how a smoothie could be bad for you when chewing it in your mouth kind of does the same thing before you swallow it, no? Btw obsessed with your vids. I feel so much more educated as a vegan after watching all these👍🏼❤️
If you are interested in the recent research related to green smoothies, be sure to check out Dr. Greger's interesting Nutritionfacts videos on them from last year. It is fairly easy to optimize your nutrient intake without spiking your blood sugar. Health is Power - Cheers!
Also when you chew your food slowly and thoroughly like you should, your saliva mixes with it, which has a beneficial effect. Which is why some people "chew" their smoothies. Like the video said, bananas don't have the negative effect when blended. I have a smoothie every other day or so when I know I'm going to be active shortly after I drink it and they contain bananas, blueberries (which also blunt blood sugar/insulin spikes), blackberries, sometimes a couple of dates, and a bunch of greens. I've checked my blood sugar using a relatives monitor/tester and even just an hour and a half after drinking a large smoothie my blood sugar is really good. Also, my triglycerides/blood tests are perfect so I don't think the smoothies I drink are bad in any way.
Im not very good in English, can u tell me what fruits and greens are good when it blended, and can u tell me one good combination of smoothie? thanks.
Adding on to what you said about the smoothies: When you eat a piece of fruit (a banana, a bowl of fruit salad, etc.), it takes time. You take a bite...you take another bite. Your body has a bit of time to start processing it. Whenever you drink the fruit, first of all, you are probably consuming more than you would than if you were eating. Secondly, a lot of sugar is coming in quickly. Every bit of sugar that you consume that the body can't immediately use/process goes straight to the liver. There is a huge increase in fatty liver disease, including kids and skinny people.
I purchased some Ninja frying pans at Walmart. The large one was $40.00 . They work very well for oil free cooking. I put about 2-3 tablespoons of water in, add my favorite spices, jet them heat up, add the veggies , usually two cups chopped, soften them, and I have water on standby if I need more. I use medium high heat. They look brand new and I’ve had the small one a month or so.
People mistakenly take the word "whole" literally and I think that's where a lot of confusion begins. I found it summed up nicely in this quote: "Whole Food Plant Based doesn't describe every food item that goes in our mouths, it describes a WAY of eating. It's basically a brand name of a movement, not a descriptor of individual food items."
it was confusing for a new vegan like me until you said B may be for disease prevention, and i was able to see things a little more focused. i really like your videos, they encourage and inform me without making me feel like i need to be extreme
Love the critical view on green smoothies, even though I like em. Any idea on reviewing the presence of berries to that? Greger is a big fan of adding berries to reduce the speed or sugar absorption.
A video on water fasting and dry fasting would be rad if done by you! I know (largely thanks to you) juice fasting is counterproductive, but the limited science we DO have on water/dry/intermittent fasting looks very promising.
Loved the video! Really excited for the oil-free video bc I am transitioning away from oil right now. The only oil left in my vegan diet is a tsp of salad dressing (with sesame oil in it) but I'm hopeful to be oil-free within the next month. Trying lots of oil-free dressing recipes!
Would you please do a video on the surging trend on "super-foods", so-called nutrition power foods, such as maca/spirulina/acai powders, immunity powders and so on that people throw into their smoothies? Are they still "wholefoods" like matcha powder or just processed on a level similar to protein powder? There are also "healthy with natural ingredients" nutrition bars, snacks (i.e. baked apple crisps, freeze-dired edamame, Lara bars, etc.). Your videos are so informative and educational with enormous justifying scientific citations. I am so happy that I have found my true attachment to veganism and a life purpose to be a part of this dietary revolution that will go beyond our generation.
Awesome video Mike! I tend to go for the grade A type of foods but i totaly understand your point of view, some food is in the middle in terms of processing!
Thanks Mic. I did throw out my micro like 10 years ago... but you have helped me step up my diet another step. I still cheat a lot, but now I'm grassing on something whole food everyday.
I consider anything that is made without chemical ingredients or chemical processing as “wholefoods”, but you also need to exclude anything that has large amounts of added sugar/salt/fat/etc. For instance, whole grain bread is wholefood (if it’s free of chemicals), but a donut full of sugar and fried in oil isn’t. But that’s just how I decide for myself because I have no issues with cholesterol, heart disease, etc.
Hey Mic the Vegan! Thank you so much for all of your videos :D I have learned so much from tuning in. You said it was okay to ask questions so here's one for you if you don't mind. I have been vegan for about ten years now, and I usually air on the side of caution when it comes to processed foods. Recently, I have been learning more about the oil in my diet, and I have decided to cut out the coconut oil/sesame oil/olive oil. As of now there is one thing in my pantry that I look at with a side glance and that is coconut milk (canned, organic, from whole foods, usually use it to make some kind of curry or Thai style sauce). I think I've gotten way too comfortable using this stuff. Now that I’m thinking more about oils, I am also thinking about this coconut milk (which is pretty much just coconut fat) I am wondering if its effect on blood, cholesterol, and arteries is similar to its close relative coconut oil? Thanks again!
I'm still on the fence with smoothies. Does the fiber help or not in terms of spiking. If I recall, Dr. Greger seems to think they are fine drinking slowly. I didn't think about it in terms of calories related to spiking. Thanks for that info. And I"m really only thinking of green smoothies with bananas and berries. But unlike what you mention here, I'm interested in NITRIC OXIDE. Dr. Esselstyn says no smoothies for heart patients because the nitric oxide has to have the saliva mix with the greens first, and a smoothie hinders that process. Dr. Greger says something about a second chance for that to happen? So who do i believe?Will I get the nitric oxide effect or not. I was having a green smoothie every day until Esselstyn said no. But now I wonder if I should return to that. Any thoughts? I have afib and even though it isn't curable, I believe heart healthy diet will make it more manageable long term.
As always super informative and interesting .i'm making the transition to vegan , your info is priceless, and its because of guys like you that have helped do this for me.
You don't have to chug a large amount of fresh fruit juice in 30 seconds. Fresh fruit juice is not just "sugar." It has minerals and phytonutrients. Potassium acts similar to insulin. If you're not fat and you eat low fat then you can metabolize fruit juice just fine. Telling people that fresh apple and OJ is bad is orthorexic. Essylstyn yells out "no oil" because he knows that its basically the cooking and condiment oils that cause heart disease, not sugar. Sugar is glucose. Glucose is one of the most important molecules for humans.
Yes....caldwell esselstyn says his stricter no added fat diet is "plant perfect"..(perfect for reversing heart disease)..rip his son's is "plant strong" (for people with no disease)
Fairly new subscriber and I so appreciate the information backed with research! Do you have a reliable source for finding out what foods are more appropriate for smoothies? I usually put in coconut milk, spinach, chias, pineapple, mango, fresh mint, and an orange. Wondering if the pineapple and mango are sugar spikers as well? Thank you!
It's so crazy to think that like a year ago I would just eat whatever, like plain white pasta, smothered in butter with some chicken, or just chocolate cereal and milk for breakfast and I considered that a meal. But now after going vegan I watch informative videos like this and really think about what I'm eating and am definitely getting far more nutrients and less of the bad stuff. And yet, my parents are more concerned about what I eat now than before ... it baffles me.
Same story here. I ate McDonalds every day for an entire year. Got very sick and was loaded with acne. Now I am on a whole foods vegan diet and my parents tell me it is unhealthy and I eat too much carbs. Lol, oh well. They will see some day, hopefully. Honestly I am concerned about their health...
i hear that lol..
Mmmm, sketti and buttur.
If they are too mean about it, challenge them to go get their blood pressure and cholesterol tested.
I'm right there with you. heck, My mom encouraged me to eat frozen pizza of all things just for the sake of me eating some dairy. dafuk?!
I've been vegan for 2.5 months and I feel amazing! I had no idea what a whole food even was a year ago. Get that message out there!!! 💕
Donald Trump covfefe
Where ya get yo protein?
@@goku445 Plenty O' healthy protein in plants and if you add nuts, seeds and legumes - you will probably get more protein than carnivores get.
@@shtroizn I'm getting twice the RDA as a WFPB vegan.
@@goku445 Along with animal hormones, saturated fat, cholesterol, antibiotics and god knows what else. I suggest you do some research into why WFPB is the healthiest nutrition - check out websites like Nutritionfacts.org and www.dresselstyn.com
It's easy to forget as a vegan that the general population really has no concept of 'whole foods.' When I talk about health and nutrition with other people, they're on such a different page to us... we were all in that mindset once. It's sad because these people manage their diets terribly as a result, and obesity across the western world resulting from people doing what they've always been told is right. Keep up the great videos mic., you are easily RUclips's most promising vegan content creator and you're going to go faaaaar.
Actually there is more evidence to suggest that despite dietary recommendations, even by government bodies, that a large portion of the population do not follow these recommendations. Even people who follow a vegan diet often come-up with deficiencies that people following a conventional diet will. People overall (ie. vegan versus non vegan), generally have a poor understanding of proper nutrition.
www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/95828
Veganism is bad.
Donald Trump I know you're a troll but the point is we want more people to know this. Not that we're showing off what we know.
You're trying too hard, Donald and it isn't working. Nobody has called anyone stupid, nobody has believed themselves to be superior. Saying that the population doesn't have a general concept of whole foods is undeniably the case. We live in an age where there are 1,000 diets recommended to people, and the vast majority of them are total bullshit. Whole foods plant-based is the only one proven to deliver better long-term health and yet it gets nothing like the air-time of things like Atkins or Paleo. Now crawl back under your bridge, you came here looking to 'call out' people who think they're better and you didn't find any, so you just had the argument you wanted to have anyway.
Donald Trump
well now your just presuming to understand how freedom foxs mind works
"That doesn't mean you need to eat the tea bag" - 😂😂😂
dont i feel silly now..
s w a l l o w t h e b a g g o f l e a v e s
omg i audibly said thank GOD when he said that bananas are ok blended
Same!
Ha ha! :-D Of course they are.
I dont care il never give up my fruit/veggie smoothies
Contradicting. Ripe Bananas are already high glycemic. I would only juice low glycemic fruits like many berries
What god?
Overytime I ask myself a question about nutrition or veganism, Mic post a video to answer it !
I read that as 'OVARY-time" LOL ...and yes, I agree! thanks Mic The Vegan!
Had a discussion with a colleague about the difference between whole fruits, juice and smoothies. Three hours later I get a notification that this video's been uploaded. It's like you knew somehow that I needed a good link to send him! Great video, thanks for putting it together!
Aaaaa thank you for addressing the whole eating disorder aspect. That’s so helpful and respectful
The more research I do, the more I find out how backwards our society is.
Wul me too........
@@babacool81 do you have watsapp?
Jezz Dogg yes but why may I ask?
@@babacool81 i have research
It’s like everything is against us
Satan at work
Good content, mate.
Thanks, I know this isn't a super exciting or sensational topic but I felt I needed to make it.
+Mic. the Vegan I am excited! 😊
Well eating a whole cow is impossible. Now I see why meat is unhealthy.
you're so underrated here man
Whole foods are a good principle, but to ease over from fully processed, I use things like salsa. I could not eat my rice and mashed pinto beans without salsa or some flavoring. I would like to modify my recipe by adding a very hot sauce and removing the salsa. That way, I can use less throughout the dish, and I believe, and use less salt and other things as a result. I need to have minimally processed hot sauce though.
I have been a vegan for 2 weeks. I have a very static diet and do not require variety. It turns out I am never hungry as I was when eating junk food, diary and meats. Something about those causes my appetite to be too high for the number of calories consumed.
I feel much better. I sleep better and I feel general well being and relaxation. It is likely my cholesterol is down significantly from unhealthy to healthy. My imagination is more vivid, and my thoughts are far more clear.
You helped motivate me, Mic. Thanks to you and people like Dr. Mcdougall I have strong resolve to help myself and the planet.
Track your nutrients on chronometer for a couple of weeks just to make sure you're getting what you need if you're not already
@@jesusclause4164 I did that, and I'm off the switchover food like salsa now. I eat whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta with black beans, spinach, and tea with the occasional fruit. I checked the nutrition carefully. This is easy and works so I'm very happy now, and healthy, still very healthy, same as the beginning when I got real healthy.
What’s wrong with salsa?
I came from SAD to WFPB after watching FoK. I'm youngish (34) and convinced my husband to join me in giving up meat, dairy and vegetable oil. We were pretty good for the first month or 2, but we've gotten a little lax (about the vegetable oil) this 3rd month. We find ourselves asking many of the questions you addressed in this video (particularly about nut butters and plant milk) so THANK YOU! Very informative! We both still have weight to lose, and your evidence reinforces my belief that we should continue to avoid highly processed junk like oil and overly processed carbs like tortillas, bread and pasta.
Loved your comment about the emotional effect vs. the physical effect! Eating super healthy instead of just healthy and relaxed is not worth the orthorexia
I became a vegetarian a few days ago with the goal of eventually becoming vegan. The whole food vegan goal seemed unattainable for me at this point in the process, but this video helped clarify a lot of my concerns and I think I could get there eventually! Thank you!
I think that's OK, just try to eat more vegan foods. Some vegetarians aren't so healthy because they are basically replacing meat with dairy instead of trying to incorporate more variety into their diets.
Can you do a video on the Soy controversy
You should SERIOUSLY become my Doctor!!
the more I watch your channel the more I'm addicted to it! You bring out such good points
Yay information! Glad you like it.
I had an ad about diabetes before this video... lol!
1Dismylife24 same 😂
Ahhh thank you so much for this!! This is the best video I’ve found about whole foods! I really loved all the details :)
eating brown rice, lentils, green peas, broccoli, spinach and carrots all mashed together while watching this . :P
hook a brother up!
Could you do a video about spirulina, chlorella, barley grass juice powder ect?
Emily Wilson probably falls into the low calorie and dosent cause the blood sugar/fat spikes
My cow is what ehh, early early God
I like this video, because it feels like the next step in the discussion after why you should become vegan. How to be vegan is really important to me.
I don't think I'll ever eat fully whole foods (unless my health forces me to haha) but it's still interesting to hear more about it. It does inspire me to eat a bit healthier and less junky :)
sharing this!
Aww I appreciate it! :)
I just wanted to let you know that with olives, they have to be picked off the tree and then processed before eating. They aren't really eaten straight off of the tree because of the bitter fruit water.. it tastes so bad hahah. So the jars your buy in supermarkets aren't olives in their natural form
now it's probably because I'm coming from a background of mental health issues( and I revisited this video), I appreciate the broad view without it losing it's point of looking at what a whole food is. Pointing out that there is a gradient of what foods make the "whole" food cut, while still holding to a level headed approach is really refreshing and encouraging.
Looking at Grade A and Grade B tracks; addressing the health benefits to reversing disease and the mental health aspects of if you need to eat something not so great go ahead if you're in an airport.
The fact that you are delving into topics that span into the mental health realm such as eating disorders and offering to interview someone...
THANK YOU!
I've been researching the vegan diet for a couple days now ever since watching 'What the Health' on Netflix last week. Very informative. I have not yet started the diet, although i am getting prepared. Just bought a few cookbooks, but we are finishing up the meats we bought recently and stocking up on the vegan diet foods to replace my unhealthy eating habits. I've started eating more fruits and vegetables this week than i ever have and hoping i can adhere to this lifestyle for a better future! The best part is not only am i bettering my health but saving livestock and the environment just by being more healthy! Never thought much of veganism until i watched the documentary. GREAT VIDEOS MIC! Keep em coming and keep me motivated!
Just FYI meat has been part of my diet in just about every meal I have eaten my whole life, so this will be a challenge. I love burgers, brats, ribs, steak ,etc. but knowing how my mother passed away from cancer and the fact that she was also diabetic. She always as concerned about my health as well as her own and after losing her and knowing what i know now after watching 'What the Health' i don't think i could stay ignorant to the facts i learned without giving it a try and see how much my health will improve and hopefully never have to go through what she did by changing my eating habits.
Since going vegan, I've had trouble keeping fat off. But then again, I had less of a better chance beforehand. Maybe it's just because of getting older and messed up hormones. I've realized that a major positive result I've gotten from going vegan is MENTAL HEALTH! My depression has improved greatly, and suicidal thoughts aren't there anymore. 💚
Allien the Alien as long as you're in a healthy BMI range your weight shouldn't matter
The enzymes in greens do wonders for mental health
I'm actually confused by this all the time, this helps a lot! Thanks man!
Thanks a lot for this video. I was asking this recently on your plantspace forum. I was getting really confused about all this stuff. I feel much less worried about it now and can enjoy my food
TIGHT video brother!!! Sometimes we vegans begin to become so obsessed with this "Whole Foods" idea, that we lose sight of simply being reasonable. It's OK to consume some Sunflower Butter if you prefer it over Sunflower Seeds. People are getting too obsessed these days. Let's just focus on getting as many phytonutrients and Fiber in our diets, even if that means getting having an NB smoothie per day. As long as you don't down the drink, and you drink it over the course of 5-10 minutes, it's fine. It's better to get the extra (for ex) 2 servings each of Fruits and Veg in a Smoothie, than to avoid it over concerns of Fructose separating from the Fiber. However, people are confused over a smoothie versus Juicing. Juicing is another story since you're removing most of the fiber. So in that case, we obviously don't recommend it. Great job as always, Mic!
Great video! I didn’t know lots of this, as a vegan whos on the lower end of healthy weight and overthinks a lot, its good to know how healthy stuff is and then just moderate amounts. Cleared up my confusion on smoothies and nut butters and syrup and just yep its not an all or nothing thing like my mind sometimes thinks! Slowly improving my diet but working on adding more healthy stuff instead of cutting out less healthy stuff as I’d like to put on some weight (often neglected in wfpb talk)
thank you for teaching my mom how to feed me. x
This video helps me so much. Probably my favorite of all of your videos!
Thank you Mike!!! For making these videos, I love them!!! They are very informative and helpful🙏🏻🤗🌺
Thanks for touching on the eating disorder bit, it was helpful and tbh a bit of relief to continue to be going in the right direction.
That Nicacado swipe though
I was just wondering and worried about some the topics you brought up today. I will start following Dr. E and his son more closely now. I have their books on Kindle and hard copies but had not really looked at them yet. I just went plant based whole food last November and lost 30lbs so far but kind of confused about the details . Thank you for your videos, they are always so factual, on topic and helpful!
I used to really dislike content on RUclips and I feel like I found my niche with your videos, you couldn't be doing a better job of explaining your position. Thanks so much :)
"The Postprandial Effect of Components of the Mediterranean Diet on Endothelial Function" actually goes on to state that type of fat, ie. saturated / omega-9 were likely responsible for the decrease in FMD, as canola oil and salmon which are high in Omega-3 had no statistical effect. This doesn't exactly support your "whole food > processed food" argument. The study protocol was to examine an effect of a high fat meal, containing either fish fat, olive oil fat, or canola oil fat on FMD. Previous study suggest that all three fat sources were cardio-protective, despite the decrease in FMD with olive oil.
It's important to recognise this distinction when drawing conclusions on a real world diet, as the study purposely omits volume, fibre, fruits, vegetables etc. In reality, a proper meal, or even a meal recommended by the USDA or Health Canada suggest serving sizes of combined foods, which, whether processed or not, will have additive effects (ie. canola oil in a salad with bread, juice etc., will have a different effect than vegetables, canola oil, bread, or juice alone.)
You rock dude, FANTASTIC summary!!!
This was really helpful! It is far more clear now and less confusing. Thanks.
Properly planning meals are SO IMPORTANT. Plus people don’t realize how a past or present eating disorder affects the transitioning phase of veganism.
Thank you so much! you are a phenomenal resource for me to make sure im at least in the right ball park diet wise
I was thinking of this question recently for ages, so glad you made a video address it!
Could you make a video on how soy and soy derivatives interact with thyroid disorders like hyper and hypothyroidism?
I don't understand how a smoothie could be bad for you when chewing it in your mouth kind of does the same thing before you swallow it, no?
Btw obsessed with your vids. I feel so much more educated as a vegan after watching all these👍🏼❤️
yes, well said Roxie. Thats about it.
Though it doesnt hurt to drink a nice smoothie from time to time.
Just dont make it your main way of eating.
If you are interested in the recent research related to green smoothies, be sure to check out Dr. Greger's interesting Nutritionfacts videos on them from last year. It is fairly easy to optimize your nutrient intake without spiking your blood sugar. Health is Power - Cheers!
Green SmoothieParty this.
Also when you chew your food slowly and thoroughly like you should, your saliva mixes with it, which has a beneficial effect. Which is why some people "chew" their smoothies. Like the video said, bananas don't have the negative effect when blended. I have a smoothie every other day or so when I know I'm going to be active shortly after I drink it and they contain bananas, blueberries (which also blunt blood sugar/insulin spikes), blackberries, sometimes a couple of dates, and a bunch of greens. I've checked my blood sugar using a relatives monitor/tester and even just an hour and a half after drinking a large smoothie my blood sugar is really good. Also, my triglycerides/blood tests are perfect so I don't think the smoothies I drink are bad in any way.
Im not very good in English, can u tell me what fruits and greens are good when it blended, and can u tell me one good combination of smoothie? thanks.
Adding on to what you said about the smoothies: When you eat a piece of fruit (a banana, a bowl of fruit salad, etc.), it takes time. You take a bite...you take another bite. Your body has a bit of time to start processing it. Whenever you drink the fruit, first of all, you are probably consuming more than you would than if you were eating. Secondly, a lot of sugar is coming in quickly. Every bit of sugar that you consume that the body can't immediately use/process goes straight to the liver. There is a huge increase in fatty liver disease, including kids and skinny people.
So banana nice cream is a green food?? ;)
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Erica Wong well it's just mashed bananas so I'd say yeah!
I purchased some Ninja frying pans at Walmart. The large one was $40.00 . They work very well for oil free cooking. I put about 2-3 tablespoons of water in, add my favorite spices, jet them heat up, add the veggies , usually two cups chopped, soften them, and I have water on standby if I need more. I use medium high heat. They look brand new and I’ve had the small one a month or so.
I cant watch all your videos fast enough!!! Love your down to earth way of being so informative!!
A whole food is when it fits in the palm of your hand, smells nice and feels warm
You explain things so well and I feel like I have a much better understanding of this now.
People mistakenly take the word "whole" literally and I think that's where a lot of confusion begins. I found it summed up nicely in this quote: "Whole Food Plant Based doesn't describe every food item that goes in our mouths, it describes a WAY of eating. It's basically a brand name of a movement, not a descriptor of individual food items."
it was confusing for a new vegan like me until you said B may be for disease prevention, and i was able to see things a little more focused. i really like your videos, they encourage and inform me without making me feel like i need to be extreme
Nice Mic. Thank you very much. You are appreciated. You the best.
Love your level headed approach to most everything
Love the critical view on green smoothies, even though I like em. Any idea on reviewing the presence of berries to that? Greger is a big fan of adding berries to reduce the speed or sugar absorption.
I need more videos like this about vegan whole foods, it's really helpful. Thanks Mic.
Also haha at the Nickocado Avocado shade at the end hahaha
A video on water fasting and dry fasting would be rad if done by you! I know (largely thanks to you) juice fasting is counterproductive, but the limited science we DO have on water/dry/intermittent fasting looks very promising.
Great video, thank you!
Loved the video! Really excited for the oil-free video bc I am transitioning away from oil right now. The only oil left in my vegan diet is a tsp of salad dressing (with sesame oil in it) but I'm hopeful to be oil-free within the next month. Trying lots of oil-free dressing recipes!
Thanks for clarifying some details!!!
Awesome video! Thanks for clearing all this up, I was wondering about a lot of this.
Thank you. This helped so much! You and your chanel truly are a Godsend
Absolutely love your channel!! So informative and to the point! Thank you!💗
Would you please do a video on the surging trend on "super-foods", so-called nutrition power foods, such as maca/spirulina/acai powders, immunity powders and so on that people throw into their smoothies? Are they still "wholefoods" like matcha powder or just processed on a level similar to protein powder? There are also "healthy with natural ingredients" nutrition bars, snacks (i.e. baked apple crisps, freeze-dired edamame, Lara bars, etc.).
Your videos are so informative and educational with enormous justifying scientific citations. I am so happy that I have found my true attachment to veganism and a life purpose to be a part of this dietary revolution that will go beyond our generation.
Thanks for this! Clears things up a lot for this newbie!
Great video! I am really looking forward to the one you mentioned about cookware!
Really thorough video! Thanks :)
Reversing vs preventing disease - an important distinction.
i was thinking about this today and you did a vedio about it. awesome!
Juice glasses used to be a lot tinier almost like tall shot glasses
Thanks for all your videos!
Please please please do a what you eat in a day video. I know you have the one video as a guide but I'd love more ideas for meals.
Awesome video Mike! I tend to go for the grade A type of foods but i totaly understand your point of view, some food is in the middle in terms of processing!
I could never give up wholewheat pasta, it's so versatile and cheap for anyone on a restricted budget such as myself
Thanks Mic. I did throw out my micro like 10 years ago... but you have helped me step up my diet another step. I still cheat a lot, but now I'm grassing on something whole food everyday.
Thank you I was wondering about this *whole* thing lately !
I consider anything that is made without chemical ingredients or chemical processing as “wholefoods”, but you also need to exclude anything that has large amounts of added sugar/salt/fat/etc. For instance, whole grain bread is wholefood (if it’s free of chemicals), but a donut full of sugar and fried in oil isn’t. But that’s just how I decide for myself because I have no issues with cholesterol, heart disease, etc.
Hey Mic the Vegan! Thank you so much for all of your videos :D I have learned so much from tuning in. You said it was okay to ask questions so here's one for you if you don't mind. I have been vegan for about ten years now, and I usually air on the side of caution when it comes to processed foods. Recently, I have been learning more about the oil in my diet, and I have decided to cut out the coconut oil/sesame oil/olive oil. As of now there is one thing in my pantry that I look at with a side glance and that is coconut milk (canned, organic, from whole foods, usually use it to make some kind of curry or Thai style sauce). I think I've gotten way too comfortable using this stuff. Now that I’m thinking more about oils, I am also thinking about this coconut milk (which is pretty much just coconut fat) I am wondering if its effect on blood, cholesterol, and arteries is similar to its close relative coconut oil? Thanks again!
Great video! Helped me SO much.
Amazing series!! I am not vegan but aspire to be one... glad I came across your work... You're ahead of the curve... the world will catch up one day.
Honestly I don’t understand half of the scientific things you’re saying but you sound smart and I’m liking it
I'm still on the fence with smoothies. Does the fiber help or not in terms of spiking. If I recall, Dr. Greger seems to think they are fine drinking slowly. I didn't think about it in terms of calories related to spiking. Thanks for that info. And I"m really only thinking of green smoothies with bananas and berries. But unlike what you mention here, I'm interested in NITRIC OXIDE. Dr. Esselstyn says no smoothies for heart patients because the nitric oxide has to have the saliva mix with the greens first, and a smoothie hinders that process. Dr. Greger says something about a second chance for that to happen? So who do i believe?Will I get the nitric oxide effect or not. I was having a green smoothie every day until Esselstyn said no. But now I wonder if I should return to that. Any thoughts? I have afib and even though it isn't curable, I believe heart healthy diet will make it more manageable long term.
As always super informative and interesting .i'm making the transition to vegan , your info is priceless, and its because of guys like you that have helped do this for me.
Really looking forward to your video on oil-free cookware... I love my Calphalon ceramic pan! They seem to be highly regarded by vegans on Facebook.
This is crazy helpful. I'm gonna start transitioning to a whole foods vegan diet over the coming months and this is a great jumping off point.
Wow this was extremely helpful! Thank you!
You're videos are soo helpful!
You don't have to chug a large amount of fresh fruit juice in 30 seconds. Fresh fruit juice is not just "sugar." It has minerals and phytonutrients. Potassium acts similar to insulin. If you're not fat and you eat low fat then you can metabolize fruit juice just fine. Telling people that fresh apple and OJ is bad is orthorexic. Essylstyn yells out "no oil" because he knows that its basically the cooking and condiment oils that cause heart disease, not sugar. Sugar is glucose. Glucose is one of the most important molecules for humans.
Yes....caldwell esselstyn says his stricter no added fat diet is "plant perfect"..(perfect for reversing heart disease)..rip his son's is "plant strong" (for people with no disease)
Thanks for the clear explanation! Always enjoy your videos:)
Fairly new subscriber and I so appreciate the information backed with research! Do you have a reliable source for finding out what foods are more appropriate for smoothies? I usually put in coconut milk, spinach, chias, pineapple, mango, fresh mint, and an orange. Wondering if the pineapple and mango are sugar spikers as well? Thank you!
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Keep making these videos. You rock.
Extremely helpful!! Thank you!!!
I love eating whole foods. I'm eating a whole bag of chips right now. thanks mic