With chia seeds, how come you say there's 34g of fiber per 100g, but 31g carbs per 100g? Fiber is a carb, so it cannot exceed total carbs. Unless that number is separate, but I kind of doubt chia seeds have that much. They should be keto, not a lot of carbs other than fiber in there.
Apparently I accidentally put the same number for Fat and Carbs. Its supposed to be 42g of carbohydrates in Chia Seeds. Unfortunately some things like this slip between the cracks even after double checking.
Lentils got robbed, they are used in completely different ways to the other seeds in this list, in particular because of it being low in calories. You never would eat a whole plate of pumpkin seeds (or you probably shouldn't unless you are hiking or something like it). It'd made sense comparing them to other legumes...though yeah that would be mean repeats.
His method of judging protein content is flawed. Lentils have by far the best protein/calorie ratio on this list. Unless you're at risk of starvation, lentils are the way to go in terms of protein.
Right? I love a couple spoons of flax or hemp on my oatmeal or salad, but I'm not eating cups of them for dinner like I am with lentils. Especially for vegans, they're such a great source of nutrients that are otherwise difficult to get.
@@Glenoz_ Keep in mind the spices would be compared amongst one another, so the nutritional breakdown may not be the main goal/focus but rather the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumorigenic, anticarcinogenic, and glucose- and cholesterol-lowering benefits as well as properties that affect cognition and mood, etc. He could easily change the scope if needed.
@@Glenoz_ yep, same for herbs... herbs do contain alot of essential oils and other stuff that can be extremely healthy, but its not as important as micros and macros.
Do not use veg oil . Check out the history and un health caused by seed oils .They oxidize too easily and ate basically like cottonseed oil . Industrial waste like flouride. Eat and be sick if u must ....
@@brucehitchcock3869 Olive oil exists for millennia and it’s been thoroughly proven of it’s many health benefits. As well coconut oil. Blanket rule on vegetable oils doesn’t make sense at all. However, if you discuss on certain seed oils, than it can be debatable. Nonetheless, as with the vast majority of foods, it’s moderation in usage that determines the healthy aspects or not.
As a person who has grown up on Flaxseed as both a snack and a home remedy for stomach issues and with poppy seeds everywhere in desserts my grandma used to make, I'm really grateful for you shining some much needed light on those tiny natural suppliments.
@@olhatsybulska A quick pudding type of a deal, basically. In a way, similar to how chia seeds have been made popular some years ago, except my grandma would usually make flaxseed with hot milk rather than just pour it over with cold and let it sit. But basically, a quick cook in milk (or water if milk was not available), add sugar or honey to taste, sometimes I'd also throw in raisins or apples. Recently replaced that method with pretty much treating them the same way I treat chia seeds: dump some flaxseed into yogurt, mix, let it sit for an hour or so. You get a chunkier yogurt dessert.
Great video. You introduced me to some seeds I didn't know about. How about tackling mushrooms. There are a variety of mushrooms available now and many with their own unique nutritional profile.
Please cover the human organ, and foods that help our organs. Example, enlarge prostate, gallstones, fatty non-alcoholic liver, etc,... P.S. We all know your not a doctor, but your knowledge of food sources and what it does to our body, helps us alot. Thank You!
Speaking of honey, how about ranked arthropod tier list? With Apis Mellifera being the only kosher one. THE ONLY KOSHER ONE. I SHALL NOT SHILL FOR CORPORATIONS.
I simply have to disagree about pumpkin seeds. It is the highest source of magnesium of any food, and 68% of people are deficient in it. It had so many uses in the body, including being used to combat anxiety and depression.
Just like all the videos you have presented us. I continue to rewatch them for my enjoyment and also to test myself. Thank you kind person for making such informal joyous content.
you are doing the world a service with this stuff my friend. i lift a lot but nutrition isnt my strong suit. this whole series is helping me streamline my diet
Pretty crazy how just a couple tablespoons of hulled hemp seeds provide such a large source of important minerals that can be a bit more difficult to acquire on a mostly plant-based diet. They are perfect in smoothies and oatmeal.
You really do need to soak them though, even though there are a lot of minerals in seeds on paper, most of these minerals won't actually be absorbed in the gut because of phytic acid, lectins, and oxalate. It's most effective to soak them in a slightly acidic medium, because acidic environments activate the seed's natural phytase enzymes. What I do is use 2 cups water: 1 cup seeds/grain/beans, and 1 tbs of either lemon juice or vinegar per cup of water, then leave the mixture to soak for 24 hours, drain and rinse.
You're the best and the most complete channel on nutrition that I have ever come across. Seriously. These videos provide as much value as all the books that I've read about nutrition, and I've read a few of them
I just found your videos ranking all sorts of different foods, and let me first say, these are awesome and thank you. One thing that's interesting to me is the classification of different foods. I'm a farmer and I grow lentils and I would most definitely NOT include them as a seed, culinarily. They belong with the other legumes/beans. But, to each their own. I'm just glad they get a mention and I highly encourage people to eat them.
Read the description. Always a good thing to do if something doesn't make sense. In hindsight I agree with you, and Lentils should've been in the Beans list. But I'm not redoing two videos to fix a very simple to understand mistake.
@Talon Fitness No and I certainly was not suggesting you do that. That's way too much work for a minor difference and that's a good differentiation in the description. I was more commenting on the fuzzy lines and differences in classifications that can be drawn when talking about these different "groups." Because realistically, you could lump all sorts of grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts all into a larger seed category, even though that would probably make for a painfully long video for what you're doing here and not make much sense from a nutrition standpoint. My comment was meant more as an appreciation of your work than a criticism, with a sprinkle of, "hmm you made my brain go in interesting directions."
As someone bulking on a plant based diet, seeds are life. Sunflower seeds are especially affordable, costing about $1 per 500 calories (for me). Be sure to get unsalted, both for health reasons and because a very salty food is harder to snack on habitually unless you're chugging water at the same time. Of course, dont make them your entire diet, but to anyone bulking on a budget and having trouble finding a way to get the calories without going to McDonald's? Try carrying around a container of sunflower seeds all day. Graze like a bull.
We need a tierlist of snacks going from C tier to Z tier :D Usually all of the foods you show are more or less healthy and nuances decide where they go on the list. How about almost exclusively bad foods, from which some may be acceptable ^^
This is another great overview of the subject at hand--seeds. Very informative. I've been putting your series of videos in a file that I use as an 'all I need to know about food' reference. It helps in my battle against the ill-advised foods that lurk on the edge of my will-power.
I was having digestive issues for months (due to my high protien diet and reliance on energy drinks for the gym) and i started having 20g of chia seeds and 25g of flax seeds every day. within 3 days i was fine and i havent had any issues since So if you have any form of digestive issues those 2 will certainly help
Been mixing flax seeds along with cinnamon in my oatmeal since about 2017. Been soaking chia in a cup and drinking but stopped in '21, will have to get back into those. As well as the hemp seed, used to sprinkle that on top of the oatmeal. Recently got back into pumpkin seeds. Maybe I'll get back into sunflower too, though I like them unshelled...too much work otherwise. Never tried poppy or sesame straight, only when on a bun.
Fenugreek seeds and leaves both have a lovely maple-y flavor, and can actually be used to make an imitation maple syrup! 'Weird Explorer" has a video on it
@@dewilew2137 I don't know nothing about maple syrup but fenugreek definitely makes your sweat stink for at least a couple of days. Pungent stuff. It makes your toilet stink, too. However, it doubles up the tastiness of some meals like bean dishes. Especially if you add it in form of Turkish pastrami, which comes covered with a special fenugreek, garlic and chili paste.
Such an important message about including more seeds in our diets. They provide so many beneficial nutrients and are easy to add to all kinds of meals. Thanks for the seed tier rankings - it makes choosing varieties to try easier. 🌱
I'm looking forward to dairy products, spices, and condiments! But my #1 request is definitely starches. Pasta, rice, potatoes, and a whole lot of other options very common in our diets to discuss.
that would be interesting and soooo needing details. don't eat anything caught or raised in Asia. shitty water doesn't even come close to describing it.
You could do a tier list on caffeine sources: coffee, tea [black tea, green tea, matcha...], cacao [cocoa drink, cacao nibs, chocolate...], yerba maté... It's actually pretty crazy how so many different plants evolved to produce this one molecule.
@@Sarahizahhsum not exactly. Humans made cocaine in a lab. Nature made the coca plant which contains the cocaine alkaloid. It was humans that isolated the alkaloid from the plant, and synthesized cocaine from it. The alkaloid itself is not anywhere near as strong of a drug as it is after human intervention.
Bro I'm always excited for your high quality Videos, but here in Germany it's midnight and I have to go to sleep. A comment and a like for the algorithm tho 👍 Tomorrow I'll watch it then
I lucked out and bought some flax seed meal last month. I’ve vowed to ALWAYS have some on hand from now on. I’ve hit all my weight and metabolic goals after about 18 months of low carb/keto/carnivore, so I now treat myself with vanilla ice cream, golden flax meal and Costco salad topper nightly. If my numbers start to suffer, I’ll stop all that.
Glad you distinguish between ALA rich Omega-3s and the others. So many sources just say flax and chia are great from Omega-3 when in fact most people won't be able to meet their nutritionally needs bc they can't convert it into EPA & DHA.
hiya, I am late but loving this series. I've had several digestive surgeries and have to re-learn how to eat and get vital nutrients. This is very helpful.
Thanks for these informative videos! I eat a plant based diet and I really like to know the essentials for a healthy lifestyle. I appreciate the work you put down.
I'd like to see you do one for grains: Oatmeal, Quinoa, etc. Mention importance of processing levels: whole oat groat porridge vs instant oatmeal etc. Intact whole grains can be much healthier than highly processed grains. You should do all these comparisons based on calories not weight too
Seeds are awsome. I primarly eat vegan food and used to have some vitamine and mineral defitiancies. I had problem with hair loss and dry skin. Especially iron was a problem for me. I simply started throwing in basically every meal that I had seeds. Lately I had a blood test and I way literally everywhere in the recommended range. It worked very good for me!
Thank you for your hard work gathering information to share. I'm plant-based and have high respect for seeds (nuts & spices too) and how much value they add to my diet. Every super seed on your list is in my fridge and used regularly in smoothies, salads and hot grain cereals. I almost always grind the flax and sesame seeds first. There is no seed texture in my smoothies.
I’d like to see one about milks. Animal and plant varieties. And maybe non-meat animal products as a whole? Like all the dairy products and perhaps different kinds of eggs besides just chicken?
Personally, I am used to soaking lentils in water for a few hours prior to cooking, further reducing the phytic acid and lectin content. I think B tier is a bit on the stricter end, but as you said the other seeds on the list are pretty impressive. In general, though, it is very common where I live to remove antinutrients by soaking for a few hours.
Wow, I'm going to have to start consuming fewer of my calories from nuts and start getting them from seeds intead--their nutrition profile is outstanding.
Hey Talon! I really love your videos. They contain extremely useful and helpful amounts of information, and your organization and presentation skills are high quality as well. I think a great video to add to your collection would be one that ranks the various different cooking oils that we typically (or not-so-typically) use. This is something I find myself wondering often while I am cooking - "what is the healthiest cooking oil/butter I could be using?". It is used in almost all cooking, and thus we consume lots of it, but many of us are unfamiliar with it's health trade-offs. Thank you! xD
As someone who is vegan I appreciate these videos. I think there's two types of eating habits that we use the word "diet" to describe. The first is extremely restrictive diets such as fasting, keto, raw foods, fruitarianism etc. that only work as short term hacks to lose as much fat as possible by starving yourself and can lead to eating disorders because people are encouraged to ignore their own cravings. Then you have the other type of diet which is permanent diets such as the mediterranean diet, the standard american diet or the whole foods plant based diet. While these all can have their own issues such as obesity, they are by far the most balanced, common and studied diets with minimal restrictions. I mention this because veganism has people advocating for whole foods plant-based diets but it's also a movement plagued by raw food people promoting eating disorders and bad health advice. A lot of people take up veganism to lose weight so a lot of information labelled as "healthy" is really just weight loss info that can be counter-productive for someone like me who's focused on gaining weight and can even be destructive for someone with eating disorders or health issues such as anemia. One thing that really pisses me off is that some vegans try to manipulate statistics to make vegan food look better than it actually is. For example I saw a graphic being circulated that represented protein content "per calorie" instead of protein content "per 100 grams". This is obviously an attempt to make low calorie foods such as vegetables, soy and mushrooms seem high in protein while making high calorie protein sources such as chicken seem like it has much lower protein than it actually does. Manipulative tactics like this can be damaging for people's health and can turn people away from veganism. Anyway that's my rant. I just wanted to say that even if you're not actively advocating for a specific diet or combating negative information, you're still doing a lot to combat that stuff and make it easier for everyone to thrive no matter what their diet is. I haven't had issues with deficiencies yet however I'm going to try to add seeds to my morning porridge because of this video.
No single statistic tells you whether a food is a good source of protein, but protein per calorie is definitely superior to protein per 100g. You can only eat so many calories before you start putting on weight, but you can quite easily eat another serving of a less-calorie dense food. Of course you're not going to get your daily protein intake from spinach despite its top-tier calorie/protein ratio, but foods like beans, lentils, and soy are a much better source of protein than their protein content per 100g would have you believe.
Thats exactly why I've been putting it off for so long. I have no idea what should be included. The different grains in their more natural state. For example: wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice etc. Or more practical foods you would see in day to day life like white bread, wheat bread, whole grain, cereals, pastas etc. Maybe both.
@@Talon_Fitness Personally I think the best way to maximize views while keeping it simple would be to make it a two parter with one focusing on grains in their "natural" state and one focusing on more "processed"/practical grains. This would unfortunately mean more work for you, especially in the editing bay. I'm also curious as to whether you would include things like Lentil or Chickpea pasta's in the "practical list." Regardless, I'm excited to see it when it comes out!
Bro at some point could you do a vidoe on antioxidants and one on fats, I currently have barely any visability on either of those things, other than the points that you say in these videos, but I would love the whole picture on both of these areas. Thanks for the good work
Maybe you could make a video about grains like cocoa beans or coffee. I'm not sure if you have already included those in previous videos. Sorry. Great videos.
this has got to be the most rapidly successful channel i have ever seen and its pretty clear why. thanks for the tips and education. keep that momentum
I have a simple answer for you and anyone curious; carbohydrates are essentially just sugar(glucose) and when you eat any grain or processed refined carbohydrates your body converts it into sugar/glucose. The best source of carbohydrates you can consume are easily digested raw fruits and raw honey, their sugar comes in the form of fructose which is processed by only the liver. As for nutrition carbohydrates are a poor source of most vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fibrous grains and processed carbs are damaging to the gut.
Don't listen to the butter sucking low carber above. You can literally live off potatoes (though you shouldn't) and many grains are nutrient rich and fiber rich (fiber reduces your risk of heart disease).
My boyfriend is allergic to all nuts but peanuts and almonds, so whenever I want something that would call for a "fancier" nut, I put pumpkin seeds. They do the job just fine!
I have a suggestion for you and it may be subjective but I think very important. TASTE. There may be some seeds, fruits, veggies, etc. that may be really good for you but taste horrible. And the reverse may be true. I don't think one could put a numerical score on taste but just a few general categories...?
I simply have to disagree about pumpkin seeds. It is the highest source of magnesium of any food, and 68% of people are deficient in it. It has so many uses in the body, including being used to combat anxiety and depression.
@@Talon_Fitness How do i explain this.. ok... if someone was severely deficient in Iron, they probably wouldn't look at adding seeds or bananas or something to their diet. They would first look at the highest sources of Iron. like fortified cereals, beef, spinach, shellfish. I don't think most people are looking at seeds to be their main macronutrients source. They're looking to add some seeds to cover micronutrients they arent getting in the rest of their diet. They should go for the highest sources. So if someone was deficient in Magnesium, they should go for the highest sources. Which is by far pumpkin seeds, and it has so many uses, so it should be top star tier. IMO.
@@danielcarrillo1057 Update: If you google "highest sources of magnesium," pumpkin seeds comes up a lot. But not hemp seeds, which is higher than pumpkin; or watermelon seeds, which is a very close third. However, I still believe he might've made the criteria about macronutrients and other factors too much. People will usually use seeds as a snack to hit their micronutrients. Pumpkin seeds is second highest in an one of the main micronutrients. Should be top tier.
Dude Talon I think you should do a video ranking the nutritional content of sauces it would have everything from ketchup to honey to soy sauce it would be genius
that might be difficult given how different companies might feature vastly different nutrients depending on recipe, but if it can be done sensibly, that would be fantastic
@krangite bacon I would personally do the most common companies related to that sauce. Heinz for ketchup, maybe sweet baby rays for BBQ, and not do any off original styles. No low cal ketchup and only original BBQ no fat reduced or something
Honey and soy sauces might each need their own video. Honey can vary greatly depending on what the bees have been eating. For example citrus honey will taste like citrus. You might be surprised at how soy sauces vary depending on how long the soy is aged along with other ingredients such as oats or wheat being added.
You know what might be interesting if you do teared recipe lists when you are done with all of these? Like mix foods from the different lists. I know it would be more difficult but it would be very interesting if you could.
I KNEW IT! I was always called crazy for eatin my "hemp yeah" my hemp seeds when I would "prepare" my hemp... Ain't nothin worse than a explodin seed when you're smokin
I always wait these with trepidation. Can you do it with Lettuce? I eat various kinds of Lettuce everyday; Romaine, radish, chicory, Endive, arugula.. I would love to see one made. Thank you so much!
Hey! I just discovered your channel and watched every video on it! Amazing work, keep up with that 💪 I wanted to ask you one thing tho. I'm not a native English speaker and having an article or a transcript of each video would be amazing, even to look at it from time to time. Have you ever thought about it? Maybe on a personal website in order to still get some penny out of it. Let me know anda again, thank you 🙏
Fortunately RUclips has been adding transcripts to most videos for some time now. Such a great service! The transcript to this video is available. Just find 'Description' below the video, then scroll down a little. Transcript is there. 😃🌱
Watching every one of these. We are learning so much without having to do our own research. Yay!! Thank you! Would you address sprouting and microgreens please.
Great vid as usual! I'm wondering if we can get a video on sauces? I generally eat healthy whole foods but I do like a bit of mayo or pesto or chilli sauce to liven up my wraps, so I'm wondering what the healthiest sources of sauces are ;) I appreciate a sauce tier list may be difficult to make because of the huge variation in ingredients and additives between different brands of the same sauces, so I think maybe a general advice video on sauces would be useful instead. Some ideas of what to include: - What ingredients to avoid/be aware of (high sugar, bad additives, MSG etc). - Traditional recipes Vs low fat alternatives eg: low fat mayo Vs normal mayo. Is low fat any better? - Any really bad sauces to avoid or any sauces that might offer surprising health benefits Cheers!
I would love to see "Whole Grains" compared: Brown rice, Farro, Barley, Rye, Quinoa, etc. I suppose you could just say "grains" and include processed grains.
What is your reference for % vitamin/mineral needed? the 2000 calorie RDA doesn't add up at all to displayed percentages. For example the RDA for Phosphorus is 700mg, the usda lists that sunflower seed contains 750mg (that should be at ~105%) but in video it lists at 66%, that goes for all vitamins/minerals on all foods, some show way lower percentages than it should and some way higher.
Great videos! In Germany, supermarket food items get a very visible Nutri-Score on the packaging, scoring them from A-E. It looks similar to your tierlist, with color gradation. So yeah, when that first appeared, I was shocked to see that they put pumpkin seeds in C - tier. Yes. Any more questions? No? Thought so.
@@Talon_Fitness it is literally just called nutri score. you can find government websites on this, but here is wiki: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutri-Score maybe you can find it in english as well. Cheers!
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With chia seeds, how come you say there's 34g of fiber per 100g, but 31g carbs per 100g? Fiber is a carb, so it cannot exceed total carbs. Unless that number is separate, but I kind of doubt chia seeds have that much. They should be keto, not a lot of carbs other than fiber in there.
Apparently I accidentally put the same number for Fat and Carbs. Its supposed to be 42g of carbohydrates in Chia Seeds. Unfortunately some things like this slip between the cracks even after double checking.
@@Talon_Fitness You can put text bubbles over to correct yourself in certain spots... I think.
@@TheTraveler980 chill
If I can I haven't learned how to do it yet. Because pretty much every video has one thing I would do that for
@@Talon_Fitness At least you won't need to do re-uploads.
Lentils got robbed, they are used in completely different ways to the other seeds in this list, in particular because of it being low in calories. You never would eat a whole plate of pumpkin seeds (or you probably shouldn't unless you are hiking or something like it). It'd made sense comparing them to other legumes...though yeah that would be mean repeats.
His method of judging protein content is flawed. Lentils have by far the best protein/calorie ratio on this list. Unless you're at risk of starvation, lentils are the way to go in terms of protein.
Right? I love a couple spoons of flax or hemp on my oatmeal or salad, but I'm not eating cups of them for dinner like I am with lentils. Especially for vegans, they're such a great source of nutrients that are otherwise difficult to get.
i would never eat a whole plate of pumpkin seeds? you ever made roasted pumpkins seeds while you’re carving pumpkins???
@@stephanief5794 nope xd
@@stephanief5794 They’re so good the bowl was gone in one day.😂
I’m a chef and I’d love to see the breakdown you do for spices.
I think the majority of spices aren’t really all that significantly healthy or unhealthy, but there are some exceptions like turmeric
@@Glenoz_ Keep in mind the spices would be compared amongst one another, so the nutritional breakdown may not be the main goal/focus but rather the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumorigenic, anticarcinogenic, and glucose- and cholesterol-lowering benefits as well as properties that affect cognition and mood, etc. He could easily change the scope if needed.
@@Glenoz_ yep, same for herbs... herbs do contain alot of essential oils and other stuff that can be extremely healthy, but its not as important as micros and macros.
Yes pls
There are huge variations between spices when it comes to antoxydants, but other than that I guess you are right :)
I love eating pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds as snacks because they are indeed very healthy and nutritious. Thanks for sharing this video!
Pumpkin seeds are underrated imo.
As every est european
Really would like a future video on oils.
And because of how they can be used, to be considered for cooking and for consuming raw/dressing.
Great suggestion!
I'm also in favor of an oils video.
@Quincy Verhoef LOL, do you cook or eat without any oil?
What nonsense is that?
Do not use veg oil . Check out the history and un health caused by seed oils .They oxidize too easily and ate basically like cottonseed oil . Industrial waste like flouride. Eat and be sick if u must ....
@@brucehitchcock3869 Olive oil exists for millennia and it’s been thoroughly proven of it’s many health benefits. As well coconut oil.
Blanket rule on vegetable oils doesn’t make sense at all. However, if you discuss on certain seed oils, than it can be debatable. Nonetheless, as with the vast majority of foods, it’s moderation in usage that determines the healthy aspects or not.
As a person who has grown up on Flaxseed as both a snack and a home remedy for stomach issues and with poppy seeds everywhere in desserts my grandma used to make, I'm really grateful for you shining some much needed light on those tiny natural suppliments.
How do you eat flaxseeds as a snack?
@@olhatsybulska A quick pudding type of a deal, basically. In a way, similar to how chia seeds have been made popular some years ago, except my grandma would usually make flaxseed with hot milk rather than just pour it over with cold and let it sit. But basically, a quick cook in milk (or water if milk was not available), add sugar or honey to taste, sometimes I'd also throw in raisins or apples. Recently replaced that method with pretty much treating them the same way I treat chia seeds: dump some flaxseed into yogurt, mix, let it sit for an hour or so. You get a chunkier yogurt dessert.
@@mazerumaze cool! thank u for the elaborate reply 💫
Great video. You introduced me to some seeds I didn't know about. How about tackling mushrooms. There are a variety of mushrooms available now and many with their own unique nutritional profile.
Yes, The world of mushrooms is crazy, and many of their properties are still to be discovered
Talon, I cannot express how much I appreciate these videos, please keep making them
Please cover the human organ, and foods that help our organs. Example, enlarge prostate, gallstones, fatty non-alcoholic liver, etc,... P.S. We all know your not a doctor, but your knowledge of food sources and what it does to our body, helps us alot. Thank You!
If you want some information about this, I recommend taking a look at the book How not to die by Michael Greger.
Honey honey, Talon Fitness posted a new food tier video!
Too relatable
Speaking of honey, how about ranked arthropod tier list?
With Apis Mellifera being the only kosher one.
THE ONLY KOSHER ONE.
I SHALL NOT SHILL FOR CORPORATIONS.
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I simply have to disagree about pumpkin seeds. It is the highest source of magnesium of any food, and 68% of people are deficient in it. It had so many uses in the body, including being used to combat anxiety and depression.
cheap clickbait thumbnail though. why put lentils at F when they aren't?
Just like all the videos you have presented us. I continue to rewatch them for my enjoyment and also to test myself. Thank you kind person for making such informal joyous content.
you are doing the world a service with this stuff my friend. i lift a lot but nutrition isnt my strong suit. this whole series is helping me streamline my diet
Pretty crazy how just a couple tablespoons of hulled hemp seeds provide such a large source of important minerals that can be a bit more difficult to acquire on a mostly plant-based diet. They are perfect in smoothies and oatmeal.
You really do need to soak them though, even though there are a lot of minerals in seeds on paper, most of these minerals won't actually be absorbed in the gut because of phytic acid, lectins, and oxalate. It's most effective to soak them in a slightly acidic medium, because acidic environments activate the seed's natural phytase enzymes. What I do is use 2 cups water: 1 cup seeds/grain/beans, and 1 tbs of either lemon juice or vinegar per cup of water, then leave the mixture to soak for 24 hours, drain and rinse.
@@cameronbethea123what if we will consume the seeds in the form of powder?
@@ExileTSuccessAnd what if they’re sprouted? 🧐
@@spookylittlebat I am sure it won't be unhealthy 🙂
Just found your channel like 2 days ago and I’ve watched all you’re videos. This series is great
You're the best and the most complete channel on nutrition that I have ever come across. Seriously. These videos provide as much value as all the books that I've read about nutrition, and I've read a few of them
I just found your videos ranking all sorts of different foods, and let me first say, these are awesome and thank you. One thing that's interesting to me is the classification of different foods. I'm a farmer and I grow lentils and I would most definitely NOT include them as a seed, culinarily. They belong with the other legumes/beans. But, to each their own. I'm just glad they get a mention and I highly encourage people to eat them.
Read the description. Always a good thing to do if something doesn't make sense. In hindsight I agree with you, and Lentils should've been in the Beans list. But I'm not redoing two videos to fix a very simple to understand mistake.
@Talon Fitness No and I certainly was not suggesting you do that. That's way too much work for a minor difference and that's a good differentiation in the description. I was more commenting on the fuzzy lines and differences in classifications that can be drawn when talking about these different "groups." Because realistically, you could lump all sorts of grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts all into a larger seed category, even though that would probably make for a painfully long video for what you're doing here and not make much sense from a nutrition standpoint. My comment was meant more as an appreciation of your work than a criticism, with a sprinkle of, "hmm you made my brain go in interesting directions."
As someone bulking on a plant based diet, seeds are life. Sunflower seeds are especially affordable, costing about $1 per 500 calories (for me). Be sure to get unsalted, both for health reasons and because a very salty food is harder to snack on habitually unless you're chugging water at the same time.
Of course, dont make them your entire diet, but to anyone bulking on a budget and having trouble finding a way to get the calories without going to McDonald's? Try carrying around a container of sunflower seeds all day. Graze like a bull.
We need a tierlist of snacks going from C tier to Z tier :D Usually all of the foods you show are more or less healthy and nuances decide where they go on the list. How about almost exclusively bad foods, from which some may be acceptable ^^
he would need about 50-70 snacks on there to actually work. After all, there’s 23 rows he could put each item in
I mean you can put popcorn in C and the rest in Z probably and be done with it 😂
don't eat crap. no worries
I'm a MASSIVE fan of your channel, really good work dude
This is another great overview of the subject at hand--seeds. Very informative. I've been putting your series of videos in a file that I use as an 'all I need to know about food' reference. It helps in my battle against the ill-advised foods that lurk on the edge of my will-power.
Can you share the playlist with us?
I was having digestive issues for months (due to my high protien diet and reliance on energy drinks for the gym) and i started having 20g of chia seeds and 25g of flax seeds every day. within 3 days i was fine and i havent had any issues since
So if you have any form of digestive issues those 2 will certainly help
Been mixing flax seeds along with cinnamon in my oatmeal since about 2017. Been soaking chia in a cup and drinking but stopped in '21, will have to get back into those. As well as the hemp seed, used to sprinkle that on top of the oatmeal. Recently got back into pumpkin seeds. Maybe I'll get back into sunflower too, though I like them unshelled...too much work otherwise. Never tried poppy or sesame straight, only when on a bun.
A dairy tier list would be super interesting. Love the vids!
would cheese's be on that list too?
@@sadrootbeer of course
I wouldn't mind a list just dedicated to cheeses
@@sadrootbeer cheese prolly should have its own list
Whey would be the top. But then you would have to go and see different animals horse milk and goat milk and came milk are all commonly consumed.
Fenugreek seeds and leaves both have a lovely maple-y flavor, and can actually be used to make an imitation maple syrup! 'Weird Explorer" has a video on it
I’ve heard that fenugreek makes your sweat smell like maple syrup lol
@@dewilew2137 I don't know nothing about maple syrup but fenugreek definitely makes your sweat stink for at least a couple of days. Pungent stuff. It makes your toilet stink, too. However, it doubles up the tastiness of some meals like bean dishes. Especially if you add it in form of Turkish pastrami, which comes covered with a special fenugreek, garlic and chili paste.
can't wait til the grain list drops
Such an important message about including more seeds in our diets. They provide so many beneficial nutrients and are easy to add to all kinds of meals. Thanks for the seed tier rankings - it makes choosing varieties to try easier. 🌱
I'm looking forward to dairy products, spices, and condiments!
But my #1 request is definitely starches. Pasta, rice, potatoes, and a whole lot of other options very common in our diets to discuss.
It's awesome how I'm able to find new, amazing channels, with top tier information
Another great and thorough video. I am crossing my fingers for a seafood video.
that would be interesting and soooo needing details. don't eat anything caught or raised in Asia. shitty water doesn't even come close to describing it.
You could do a tier list on caffeine sources: coffee, tea [black tea, green tea, matcha...], cacao [cocoa drink, cacao nibs, chocolate...], yerba maté...
It's actually pretty crazy how so many different plants evolved to produce this one molecule.
I know, its good for you in small amounts. Nature also made cocaine. I love mother nature. ❤
@@Sarahizahhsum not exactly. Humans made cocaine in a lab. Nature made the coca plant which contains the cocaine alkaloid. It was humans that isolated the alkaloid from the plant, and synthesized cocaine from it. The alkaloid itself is not anywhere near as strong of a drug as it is after human intervention.
Bro I'm always excited for your high quality Videos, but here in Germany it's midnight and I have to go to sleep.
A comment and a like for the algorithm tho 👍
Tomorrow I'll watch it then
Chia is great in overnight oats because it turns to jelly. ☺️
Just what I needed. Thank you very much sir
I lucked out and bought some flax seed meal last month. I’ve vowed to ALWAYS have some on hand from now on. I’ve hit all my weight and metabolic goals after about 18 months of low carb/keto/carnivore, so I now treat myself with vanilla ice cream, golden flax meal and Costco salad topper nightly. If my numbers start to suffer, I’ll stop all that.
Who would've guessed that watermelon seeds have 28 grams of protein
Glad you distinguish between ALA rich Omega-3s and the others. So many sources just say flax and chia are great from Omega-3 when in fact most people won't be able to meet their nutritionally needs bc they can't convert it into EPA & DHA.
hiya, I am late but loving this series. I've had several digestive surgeries and have to re-learn how to eat and get vital nutrients. This is very helpful.
Such an awsome channel! I would love to see similar videos about spices, grains and herbs.
I've been waiting my whole life for this video!
Thanks for these informative videos! I eat a plant based diet and I really like to know the essentials for a healthy lifestyle. I appreciate the work you put down.
Note that unlike what he claims in this video, lentils are easily the best source of protein on this list due to their superior protein/calorie ratio.
@@Vincent89297 Figured that. But that's good, cause I've been living lentils the last 7 years.
I'd like to see you do one for grains: Oatmeal, Quinoa, etc. Mention importance of processing levels: whole oat groat porridge vs instant oatmeal etc. Intact whole grains can be much healthier than highly processed grains. You should do all these comparisons based on calories not weight too
I literally was hoping he would make this video and it just popped up!
Seeds are awsome. I primarly eat vegan food and used to have some vitamine and mineral defitiancies. I had problem with hair loss and dry skin. Especially iron was a problem for me.
I simply started throwing in basically every meal that I had seeds. Lately I had a blood test and I way literally everywhere in the recommended range. It worked very good for me!
Thank you for your hard work gathering information to share. I'm plant-based and have high respect for seeds (nuts & spices too) and how much value they add to my diet. Every super seed on your list is in my fridge and used regularly in smoothies, salads and hot grain cereals. I almost always grind the flax and sesame seeds first. There is no seed texture in my smoothies.
I’d like to see one about milks. Animal and plant varieties. And maybe non-meat animal products as a whole? Like all the dairy products and perhaps different kinds of eggs besides just chicken?
Thank you! As a vegan I really appreciate this no BS style 👍
Personally, I am used to soaking lentils in water for a few hours prior to cooking, further reducing the phytic acid and lectin content. I think B tier is a bit on the stricter end, but as you said the other seeds on the list are pretty impressive. In general, though, it is very common where I live to remove antinutrients by soaking for a few hours.
Wow, I'm going to have to start consuming fewer of my calories from nuts and start getting them from seeds intead--their nutrition profile is outstanding.
Happy to say I finally found a tier list where I eat ALl the star seeds regularly!
Hey Talon! I really love your videos. They contain extremely useful and helpful amounts of information, and your organization and presentation skills are high quality as well. I think a great video to add to your collection would be one that ranks the various different cooking oils that we typically (or not-so-typically) use. This is something I find myself wondering often while I am cooking - "what is the healthiest cooking oil/butter I could be using?". It is used in almost all cooking, and thus we consume lots of it, but many of us are unfamiliar with it's health trade-offs. Thank you! xD
Another class video. Keep up the good work!
I eat lentils almost every day and I virtually never get stomach problems. I think my gut biome is fantastic.
As someone who is vegan I appreciate these videos. I think there's two types of eating habits that we use the word "diet" to describe. The first is extremely restrictive diets such as fasting, keto, raw foods, fruitarianism etc. that only work as short term hacks to lose as much fat as possible by starving yourself and can lead to eating disorders because people are encouraged to ignore their own cravings. Then you have the other type of diet which is permanent diets such as the mediterranean diet, the standard american diet or the whole foods plant based diet. While these all can have their own issues such as obesity, they are by far the most balanced, common and studied diets with minimal restrictions. I mention this because veganism has people advocating for whole foods plant-based diets but it's also a movement plagued by raw food people promoting eating disorders and bad health advice. A lot of people take up veganism to lose weight so a lot of information labelled as "healthy" is really just weight loss info that can be counter-productive for someone like me who's focused on gaining weight and can even be destructive for someone with eating disorders or health issues such as anemia.
One thing that really pisses me off is that some vegans try to manipulate statistics to make vegan food look better than it actually is. For example I saw a graphic being circulated that represented protein content "per calorie" instead of protein content "per 100 grams". This is obviously an attempt to make low calorie foods such as vegetables, soy and mushrooms seem high in protein while making high calorie protein sources such as chicken seem like it has much lower protein than it actually does. Manipulative tactics like this can be damaging for people's health and can turn people away from veganism.
Anyway that's my rant. I just wanted to say that even if you're not actively advocating for a specific diet or combating negative information, you're still doing a lot to combat that stuff and make it easier for everyone to thrive no matter what their diet is. I haven't had issues with deficiencies yet however I'm going to try to add seeds to my morning porridge because of this video.
No single statistic tells you whether a food is a good source of protein, but protein per calorie is definitely superior to protein per 100g. You can only eat so many calories before you start putting on weight, but you can quite easily eat another serving of a less-calorie dense food. Of course you're not going to get your daily protein intake from spinach despite its top-tier calorie/protein ratio, but foods like beans, lentils, and soy are a much better source of protein than their protein content per 100g would have you believe.
Parsley, coriander, basil, fennel, and more generally herbs tier list
I'm so excited for the grain tier list and curious as to how you'll handle the different ways of being eating
Thats exactly why I've been putting it off for so long. I have no idea what should be included. The different grains in their more natural state. For example: wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice etc. Or more practical foods you would see in day to day life like white bread, wheat bread, whole grain, cereals, pastas etc. Maybe both.
@@Talon_Fitness Personally I think the best way to maximize views while keeping it simple would be to make it a two parter with one focusing on grains in their "natural" state and one focusing on more "processed"/practical grains. This would unfortunately mean more work for you, especially in the editing bay. I'm also curious as to whether you would include things like Lentil or Chickpea pasta's in the "practical list." Regardless, I'm excited to see it when it comes out!
remember that rugrats episode where someone eats a watermelon seed and they get pregat with watermelon
OMG I JUST ASKED FOR THIS A COUPLE OD DAYS AGO, THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️
First December would have been best day to update this.
Bro at some point could you do a vidoe on antioxidants and one on fats, I currently have barely any visability on either of those things, other than the points that you say in these videos, but I would love the whole picture on both of these areas. Thanks for the good work
Maybe you could make a video about grains like cocoa beans or coffee. I'm not sure if you have already included those in previous videos. Sorry. Great videos.
I would love to see the ranking for grape seeds. Love love the crunchy ,slightly bitter seeds in Concord grapes.
12:22 that made me laugh more than it should have LMAO
this has got to be the most rapidly successful channel i have ever seen and its pretty clear why. thanks for the tips and education. keep that momentum
Would be nice to include quinoa. It is classified as a whole grain but technically it's a seed.
All whole grains are seeds :) quinoa is a seed but not a grain (they call it a pseudo-cereal). (These definitions are terrible lol).
I got turned onto chia seeds as a green smoothie ingredient years ago and have sworn by them ever since.
I would love to see next a Carbs tier list (rice, potatoes, pasta, cereals, etc) or a Fats tier list (oils, butter, etc) 😳
I have a simple answer for you and anyone curious; carbohydrates are essentially just sugar(glucose) and when you eat any grain or processed refined carbohydrates your body converts it into sugar/glucose. The best source of carbohydrates you can consume are easily digested raw fruits and raw honey, their sugar comes in the form of fructose which is processed by only the liver. As for nutrition carbohydrates are a poor source of most vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fibrous grains and processed carbs are damaging to the gut.
Don't listen to the butter sucking low carber above. You can literally live off potatoes (though you shouldn't) and many grains are nutrient rich and fiber rich (fiber reduces your risk of heart disease).
My boyfriend is allergic to all nuts but peanuts and almonds, so whenever I want something that would call for a "fancier" nut, I put pumpkin seeds. They do the job just fine!
I have a suggestion for you and it may be subjective but I think very important. TASTE. There may be some seeds, fruits, veggies, etc. that may be really good for you but taste horrible. And the reverse may be true. I don't think one could put a numerical score on taste but just a few general categories...?
That's too subjective to rank. I.honestly can't think of a vegetable, fruit or seed or a nut that tastes "horrible". Maybe train your tastebuds?
you should rank spices/herbs
I agree I'd love to see that
He said he is doing a spices tier list at 0:50
Great! Thank you! And I liked how you put the names underneath the pictures on the summary screenshot. Next, maybe fish? :)
I simply have to disagree about pumpkin seeds. It is the highest source of magnesium of any food, and 68% of people are deficient in it. It has so many uses in the body, including being used to combat anxiety and depression.
Not sure hows thats disagreeing 😂
@@Talon_Fitness How do i explain this.. ok... if someone was severely deficient in Iron, they probably wouldn't look at adding seeds or bananas or something to their diet. They would first look at the highest sources of Iron. like fortified cereals, beef, spinach, shellfish.
I don't think most people are looking at seeds to be their main macronutrients source. They're looking to add some seeds to cover micronutrients they arent getting in the rest of their diet. They should go for the highest sources.
So if someone was deficient in Magnesium, they should go for the highest sources. Which is by far pumpkin seeds, and it has so many uses, so it should be top star tier. IMO.
I feel pumpkin seeds should be on S tier as well. They are also incredibly high in zinc.
@@danielcarrillo1057 Update: If you google "highest sources of magnesium," pumpkin seeds comes up a lot. But not hemp seeds, which is higher than pumpkin; or watermelon seeds, which is a very close third.
However, I still believe he might've made the criteria about macronutrients and other factors too much. People will usually use seeds as a snack to hit their micronutrients. Pumpkin seeds is second highest in an one of the main micronutrients. Should be top tier.
Well maybe somewhere down the road I'll make videos about individual nutrients, their functions and their sources. Seems to be in need
You could also try ranking different milks (plant milks vs dairy etc)
yessss
Dude Talon I think you should do a video ranking the nutritional content of sauces it would have everything from ketchup to honey to soy sauce it would be genius
that might be difficult given how different companies might feature vastly different nutrients depending on recipe, but if it can be done sensibly, that would be fantastic
@@krangitebacon5039 true
@krangite bacon I would personally do the most common companies related to that sauce. Heinz for ketchup, maybe sweet baby rays for BBQ, and not do any off original styles. No low cal ketchup and only original BBQ no fat reduced or something
Honey and soy sauces might each need their own video. Honey can vary greatly depending on what the bees have been eating. For example citrus honey will taste like citrus. You might be surprised at how soy sauces vary depending on how long the soy is aged along with other ingredients such as oats or wheat being added.
@@thephantomknyte5759 those are only found in the us so kinda pointless
You know what might be interesting if you do teared recipe lists when you are done with all of these? Like mix foods from the different lists. I know it would be more difficult but it would be very interesting if you could.
This
S tier YT channel
I adore your vids so much man, pls keep going.
Babe wake up, new Talon fitness nutrition tier list just dropped
I KNEW IT! I was always called crazy for eatin my "hemp yeah" my hemp seeds when I would "prepare" my hemp... Ain't nothin worse than a explodin seed when you're smokin
Damn your channel is growing quick keep it up
Love these videos, really well done!
I would like to see Rice in future video like a grain tier list.
Or cereal tier list.
Great video, hopefully grains in the works? (Steel cut Oats vs quinoa vs rolled oats)
I always wait these with trepidation.
Can you do it with Lettuce?
I eat various kinds of Lettuce everyday; Romaine, radish, chicory, Endive, arugula.. I would love to see one made.
Thank you so much!
Me eating 3 grams of chia, flax seeds and pumpkin seeds with my breakfast every morning :3 does such a little amount help ?
Great freaking video dude
I would love to see a Tier list of things that focus on Brain/memory/nervous system health!
Not me eating a reheated Taco Bell quesadilla and doritos while watching this.
What a fool I was for spitting out the watermelon seeds. Jokes asideI do eat quite some nuts and seeds, so maybe soaking them is a good idea.
"Seeds: They sure do exist."
A tier list on beverages would be interesting
Hey! I just discovered your channel and watched every video on it! Amazing work, keep up with that 💪
I wanted to ask you one thing tho. I'm not a native English speaker and having an article or a transcript of each video would be amazing, even to look at it from time to time. Have you ever thought about it? Maybe on a personal website in order to still get some penny out of it.
Let me know anda again, thank you 🙏
Fortunately RUclips has been adding transcripts to most videos for some time now. Such a great service! The transcript to this video is available. Just find 'Description' below the video, then scroll down a little. Transcript is there. 😃🌱
Watching every one of these. We are learning so much without having to do our own research. Yay!! Thank you! Would you address sprouting and microgreens please.
What category would you consider quinoa in? Will you be doing a grains list?
Great vid as usual!
I'm wondering if we can get a video on sauces? I generally eat healthy whole foods but I do like a bit of mayo or pesto or chilli sauce to liven up my wraps, so I'm wondering what the healthiest sources of sauces are ;)
I appreciate a sauce tier list may be difficult to make because of the huge variation in ingredients and additives between different brands of the same sauces, so I think maybe a general advice video on sauces would be useful instead. Some ideas of what to include:
- What ingredients to avoid/be aware of (high sugar, bad additives, MSG etc).
- Traditional recipes Vs low fat alternatives eg: low fat mayo Vs normal mayo. Is low fat any better?
- Any really bad sauces to avoid or any sauces that might offer surprising health benefits
Cheers!
Most sauces do not have the same exact ingredients
lets gooo he's cranking these videos out
Because of a magnesium deficiency I started roasting and eating a lot of sesame and and pumpkin seed. Before very long the muscle cramps disappeared.
I would love to see "Whole Grains" compared: Brown rice, Farro, Barley, Rye, Quinoa, etc. I suppose you could just say "grains" and include processed grains.
Have a look at Miche phd channel on youtube. She compared 14 grains in one of her videos. I thought it was very informative.
@@tangerinetangerine4400 Thank you. I just did this. I like that channel.
@@thomaspomeroy5678 👍
I appreciate your work. I am looking forward to a list on cereals & grains.
What is your reference for % vitamin/mineral needed? the 2000 calorie RDA doesn't add up at all to displayed percentages. For example the RDA for Phosphorus is 700mg, the usda lists that sunflower seed contains 750mg (that should be at ~105%) but in video it lists at 66%, that goes for all vitamins/minerals on all foods, some show way lower percentages than it should and some way higher.
Great videos!
In Germany, supermarket food items get a very visible Nutri-Score on the packaging, scoring them from A-E. It looks similar to your tierlist, with color gradation. So yeah, when that first appeared, I was shocked to see that they put pumpkin seeds in C - tier. Yes.
Any more questions? No? Thought so.
I would be very interested to see what they're criteria is. Do you think you could find me a link where I could read a bit about it?
@@Talon_Fitness it is literally just called nutri score. you can find government websites on this, but here is wiki: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutri-Score
maybe you can find it in english as well. Cheers!