Thanks for checking out this Q&A! If you are interested in the sweatshirt I am wearing or any Simnett merch, check out our store! simnettnutrition.com/shop/ Time Stamps: 2:15 Why do you keep hemp seeds in the fridge? 3:15 Where was the turmeric & black pepper in your kitchen tour video? 4:45 Expensive, organic, vegan food. 7:25 What’s unhealthy about Braggs soy seasoning? 9:55 My thoughts on all the plastic waste from our food. 12:45 Soil conditions affecting nutrient content.
Dude check out the GIRL GONE GREEN she lives a zero waste lifestyle style and she has motivated me to be more conscious about everything just like you have with me. Check her out!!
Yay environment! But for real I'm more concerned with that plastic leaching into my foods and what this stuff is doing on a molecular level to my DNA. Still I rise tho and try to keep that PMA. Good vid.
You are one of the most inspirational and genuine UA-camrs! You motivate me to go hard in the gym and because I’m struggling with depression it’s really hard some days but working out and feeling strong really helps.
That's great too hear! Well not the depression, but that you find moving your body helps! Nature is super healing as well! Find water and it will help to heal your soul :D
same! its a vicious cycle of inactivity if you let it bog you down, I know from experience lol so much to do but youre almost paralyzed and youre almost paralyzed because theres so much to do, i find the best thing for me is to break everything down into snaller steps to feel more accomplished and it feeds the fire to carry on my wayward son
#amm to the person that asked about being vegan is expensive, if you compare the two line by line you would see a huge difference between the cost of dairy and meat to fresh vegetables and fruits
Why are so many people afraid of MSG? As you said, it occurs naturally in a lot of food items but the pure MSG that we can buy is also extracted from a fermentation process based on starch and other natural sources. There just seem to be such a strong bias against MSG because it is associated with cheap Chinese restaurants and therefore is inherently "bad" and "unnatural" to consume.
Derek, if I lived in such a beautiful place (instead of the crappy New York suburbs), I'd have no problem getting out in nature. Good for you (and Crystal)..and thank you for answering questions and showing us your beautiful hometown. xx
Watching your videos make me so calm and happy>> I believe you are one of those people who have truly found the key to life!>> Thank you so much Derek~../
Hi Derek, I know you mentioned Iodine in a previous video but I thought I would mention that I find we need more than the RDA. In fact, I'd suggest all the iodine is gone by the time your salt hits your table, if you use salt. Iodine evaporates very fast. There are lots of site on the internet suggesting you need more and they suggest way higher amounts. I bring it up only because broccoli pulls iodine out of your system (its goitrogenic) and if you start to get cold hands and feet, it is likely due to low levels of iodine. Yesterday I noticed my feet were cold while out on a walk and forgot about it. I then noticed it again this morning. So I put a few drops of Lugals (Iodine in water) into a cup of water. Now after a few hours my feet are toasty warm again. So if people are getting cold feet or hands they should look into it. Read a lot and ask questions. Most doctors won't know about this for much the same reason they don't know about the need for a WFPB diet to stay healthy. I hope this helps.
Plastic-free is quite hard and sometimes you will opt for paper products only to find a plastic package inside the paper or cardboard package itself. In addition, I recently learned plastic grocery bags are made with animal fat to create a slippery texture to avoid sticking from static. Tough times. Even bulk bins are stocked from plastic containers.
I feel like I learn more from you than I did in school😅 your such a great “teacher” and so good at explaining things and helping us all thrive as vegans and humans! Thank you!!!🔥🌱🙌🏼
The U.K is pushing hard because of consumer rage. I now see top supermarkets changing having no plastic sections and now some are banning the used of the black non recyclable trays. More talk on plastics in general (bio plastics) and much much more people walking with bags to pick up litter in my area too. I live in the Scottish Highlands. I see Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, M&S and Waitrose all taking Vegan ranges out too, vegan menu options appearing all over. makes me so happy.
On the plastics.. we tried for 3 months to go plastic free. We live in Norway... I think if I were living somewhere warmer with a good farmers market it would have worked better - but halfway through we started to feel SO limited in our choices. I did not feel we were getting the nutrition we should. So, we decided to do the best we could instead of 100% plastic free. It took lots of internal struggle to get to that point though. The easiest first step is to take your own bags and produce bags! And if there is a plastic free option always get that :)
Hi Derek! I know and respect that you are working hard on the health aspect. But the tip about trying to avoid waste was a great video idea! I love the idea of zero waste and i myself am trying to do anything I can to switch to be more waste free. Not sure how far I can go with it but things like making my own oat milk and cooking my own beans, and doing what I can not to waste plastic feel like great things as they are. It's a good feeling to do what you can.
Hi Derek! For the next #amm , my wife and I are curious as to why you choose to eat a non-organic mixed berries, when eating organic berries are one of the most important fruits to eat organic, since it can absorb pesticides more than most produce?
Radiating positivity !! Lost some muscle weight eating vegan but my stomach and mind feel so much better then just chicken and brown rice everyday thanks for the motivation to be healthy 👍
Concerning the plastic issue: A friend of mine unpackages everything plastic wrapped at the supermarket and leaves it all in the bins there to make a point and hopefully raise awareness. Not much of a big deal but awareness to many people is the start of everything. (Also it makes the supermarket have to deal with all the waste and maybe rethink their plastic wrapping habits). Cheers ya all xx
I would love if you did a low-plastic grocery haul. I always think about it when I’m shopping, but I’m like you, it’s so hard with conventional/imported produce and frozen/bagged/boxed foods
If you want to organically garden or farm with out animal fertilisers, growing clover and letting it die and go back into the soil is AMAZING for putting nutrients and carbon naturally back into the soil. ;)
For what its worth. I purchase the same brand hemp seed from Costco. Right now they have the organic kind and it says on the bag to refrigerate after opening.
You can recycle those frozen veggie and fruit bags if you wash them out. Also I just recycle everything I cant but try to minimize it. In this world its pretty much impossible to go plastic free though.
So how about a video with fresh pumpkin recipe ideas for the fall. That's all I see in the grocery and I want to stock up and make something. Boo yeah!
Great work once again. Representing True North Strong and Free. Loving the content, escpecially the awareness of soil health. It has so much power if we very simply turn it around. The soil biota and gut biota are not seperate. However the news is positive for the "good" soil bacteria, fungi, organisms, etc only attract more "good" friends, and with exponential capabilities. You would enjoy learning from youtube Dr. Elaine Ingham. Onward and upward!
I buy boneless chicken breast and pork loin for $1.50 a pound. I buy dozen eggs for ~$1.10 which weigh about 24 ounces so it's about $0.72 per pound for eggs. I also can get 15oz can of wild caught mackerel for $1 each at a dollar store. Meat is cheap, no excuses. Meat is also far more nutrient dense and calorie dense compared to the vast majority of plants. I do also eat plenty of fruits and veggies (including homemade fermented veggies), and I live a fasting focused lifestyle.
I can attest to the spinach/oxalate issue. Just had a kidney stone a couple weeks ago most likely due to a very high spinach diet. Absolute worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Would not wish it on anyone. If anyone is eating a lot of spinach, please consider switching to something else for a bit.
(Ask Me Monday/Q&A) Ever thought about leaving Canada? I know your roots are in Canada, and you really love the lush greenery, but I think there are some other options. Mountain towns like Bend, Oregon could be a great option. You are not too far from Canada, there is sunlight in the winter, and it is a cool town full of adventurous activities! Just an idea! I love all your videos! Thanks for always reminding me to be plant strong!
For starters, it's Canada, so why leave? Universal health care, family, democratic system of governemt, gun control, live and let live attitude, esp. on the west coast!
cathy bird I Agree, but the universal healthcare in Canada is horrible. The only good healthcare there is the private system where your dollar is valued. There are people waiting 6 months just to get an MRI. Many take vacations here to America and get their medical treatment because it takes less time and costs less. Canada is a great place, but socialized anything is a recipe for disaster in my mind. If you can't tell I'm a conservative vegan.
Great vid! 👍 this was the first time I’ve heard someone talk about the oscillate problem. I’m glad as I went through this the hard way and gave myself kidney stones due to a poor vegan diet. However I also saved myself and have fully recovered to a healthy state due to a nutritious vegan diet! My advice, Be wary and monitor your intake 🌱
My approach is like this - if it’s a food I eat a lot of, then I invest in organic. If it’s something I don’t have that often, then it’s less important for it to be organic.
I struggle with plastics as I'm in a northern Canadian town. I have fabric produce bags for some stuff but more greens come in plastic. Plus our options are limited for actual food up here. Frozen and dry good are in plastics. We don't have whole food options here.
Colony Co. sells produce bags I purchased from Amazon and use for bulk items and veg/fruit. Bulk stores like Costco will be harder since those foods come prepackaged...I’d say go for the least packaged (single wrapper) and finding a coop that sells braggs/soy sauce/vinegar in bulk where u fill your own jars - which reminds me - buying a huge amount of bulk foods online is one way to reduce packing (like 1 gallon of braggs as opposed to several 10 oz bottles) and 5 lb of beans as opposed to 1 package of lentils. I hope that helps!
Awesome video as always. This weekend we had a major blackout here in Ottawa, Ontario so no electricity to cook with. I got kinda tired of always eating peanut butter and banana sandwiches. I wanted to eat good food but I didn't know what to do. I CHALLENGE you to create your next "What I Eat In A Day" using no electricity at all to cook or prepare your food. (other than your lighting and camera) Have fun and try and hit as many RDIs as possible :)
what do you think about practicing Karezza in a relationship, Wimhof method for muscle building and will you build a greenhouse to keep growing veggies over the winter?
Hey Derek, great video as always. Question for you (and maybe Crystal too!): what advice would you give to an anemic female? Recently I was diagnosed with severe anemia and put on supplements. I've been working hard at squeezing in iron sources into my diet, but my ferritin and b12 is still super low months later. Even eating vegan sources I'm having a heck of a time cramming enough spinach and pumpkin seeds down my gullet to meet the daily RDA, let alone get above that to replenish my stores. What advice would you give to anemics wanting to enjoy a vegan lifestyle?
You live in a rain forest, or so says Dr. Mcdougall but you know that. 😄 It is very interesting area. I don't plan on traveling much if at all for tourism but if I did, Vancouver's forests would be great. I did go to Vancouver once. I saw the sun setting on the city by the water and it was beautiful
Is it true the body can't heal & repair itself as well while digesting food? Hence why people tell you not to eat right before bed, or is that just to get a better night sleep? Which is important too don't get me wrong, I am just extra curious about how & if healing is effected by this
Beautiful part of the world! Definitely need to visit soon! Show us some of your winter recipes soon please D. Also tell Crystal that she rocks the Winter knits! :)
Lovin the Bragg(s) :). I was in shock when I was told it's called Bragg... When did that happen? (insert twilight zone music) 😁 Love the vid Derek good to see you're both doing awesome!
It's so crazy seeing you guys in hoodies! Our vegan fam lives in coastal Florida, USA and it's still in the 90s and likely will be for another month! That cabin was so idyllic and beautiful! That's the kind of place I would love to rent for a Summer with my boys and just live slowly in Canada
Just started to use the Cronometer and it can be quite difficult to meet all the recommended daily intakes for all the nutrients. How frequently do you meet all the RDIs? Which nutrients do you tend to not meet or have to try harder to meet? Thanks for everything Derek! #AMM
How do I train myself to like fruits? I don't have a sweet tooth. I have a savory salty tooth. I find fruit to be too sweet. Any suggestions on how to like fruit more?
Hey Derek! Love the channel, you've been a huge inspiration for me on my plant-based journey! Here's a question I'd like your take on: What do you do when you have non-vegan family or friends visit/stay with you? Do you have them eat vegan while in your home? How do you break that to people without making them feel uncomfortable during their time visiting you? I have some family coming around the holidays for a whole week and worry about their reactions to adopting a vegan diet during their stay. Thanks so much! #AMM
A good rule of thumb I learned from Food Network in regards to storing nuts and seeds is ‘Nuts have oil, and oil can spoil.’ Essentially they all should be stored in the fridge. In regards to the plastic question, I absolutely struggle with that as well. I do 90% of my shopping at Trader Joe’s because they are the most affordable, but it seems that all of their produce is in plastic. If I go to another store, I pay a dollar extra per item to get it plastic free. Its super frustrating.
Hey Derek! What do you think of Pre Workout Boosters and especially most of their ingredients. I like to have them before my workouts, but I’m not sure, if they are good for heath reasons. Wold be really nice to hear from you. Btw. Love your Videos, you helped me to become so much more grateful, for what I have and how I eat. Greetings from Germany 😊
I often see you only add a pinch of turmeric and black pepper to your smoothie - does that even do any difference? Don't you need to atleast add a teaspoon of turmeric to get some benefits? Also shouldn't you add some fat for better absorption?
You may have covered this but I gotta ask. I've been plant based for about 6 months now feel absolutely amazing, but my stool is more on the softer mushy side TMI. I know but just curious because shouldn't healthy stool be solid cilynder like texture? Sorry just had to know love your channel by the way you're so real and so humble Love watching and learning from you.
Hey Derek, could you show us in a future video exactly how much your grocery hauls cost to lay the misconception of healthy-foods-being-too-expensive-to-live-off-of-for-the-average-consumer to rest lol Thanks! -Elijah Nora from Laredo, TX
Just curious...don't you have farmer markets in Canada? I live in Italy and in my city, for example, we have one in each neighborhood. It's easy to buy fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables that are cheap and not sealed in plastic boxes. Great video as usual ;)
Hey, thanks great video! Yeah the plastic is a problem here too (UK), but a zero waste shop has just opened in my town and we have a really good health food shop that is also trying to reduce plastic (really lucky) but even so, fresh greens are always in a plastic bag! I also had a woodland walk today and randomly found a swing someone put up with rope and a (rather uncomfortable) tree branch seat! :)
#AMM Hi Derek, I twisted my ankle severely. What is the best food to recover quickly? (I'm already on a whole foods plant based diet). Could you also show the best exercises to build strength and stabilise the ankle once the ligaments are healed? Thank you in advance for answering the questions!
Hey guys, beautiful stuff as always!!! AMM#(If that series is still on) Any advice on gut healing? Foods to avoid/foods to eat? Such a nice vibe from your uploads! Stay well!!
Awesome video guys ! I live in Kelowna british columbia and get a lot of my veggies from markers market. Do you have have many of those on the Island where you live?
Hey Derek, in a serious crisis here.. Got a HTMA done (hair/tissue/mineral analysis) and I’m extremely overloaded with copper. Informed them of my plant based diet, and they are saying it’s a major contributor to the buildup. (I’ve been super drained of energy and getting so bad I can barely get by day to day) and it’s apparently been accumulating my entire life. The recommendations to eliminate high copper foods and needing to start eating some red meat and animal protein again (dairy nd eggs included) I realllly am against that, but due to the current condition I have, it seems there’s no other choice. I would really like you to talk about this in the next video. Thanks 🙏, Logan
Hi guys !! I love the videos & all the info that I learn from them. Thanks for doing what you do. So, I have topic that never seems to stop pestering me Lol Please help !! Carbs, carbs, carbs !! Everybody is always criticizing me over my carbohydrate intake. Its ridiculous. Just tonight I made your lentil curry recipe & posted my meal on FB with the macro info & I instantly got attacked about the 125 grams of carbs 🤦♂️ "You're killing me with these carbs" "I don't even consume 125 in a week" ...keto this & keto that. I just don't know how to show them that carbs are good & important.
#AMM Derek! You and crystal are the cutest! I look forward to your videos you are so joyful and so much fun to watch! Thank you for all the free info! What’s the difference between vitamin D and D3? New to living in Oregon and don’t have much sun compared to California 😩 thank you!
Hi Derek ! I searched a lot but I couln't find wich school you went for your holistic nutrition certification in Canada, I might be intrested actually ! ^^ Thanks for that and for your great content ! Nil (from France)
Plastic: It can be really hard when it comes to buying groceries. I went shopping yesterday and every single item I had (wasn't buying fresh food) was in a package. Some things can't be grown yourself, bought from bins in bulk stores or put in your own produce bags. Hopefully someone smarter than me will come up with something in the long-term.
Thanks for checking out this Q&A! If you are interested in the sweatshirt I am wearing or any Simnett merch, check out our store! simnettnutrition.com/shop/
Time Stamps:
2:15 Why do you keep hemp seeds in the fridge?
3:15 Where was the turmeric & black pepper in your kitchen tour video?
4:45 Expensive, organic, vegan food.
7:25 What’s unhealthy about Braggs soy seasoning?
9:55 My thoughts on all the plastic waste from our food.
12:45 Soil conditions affecting nutrient content.
*15.37 Spinach, Swiss chard and beet green oxalates! 😜 Thanks for the great video! 😊
Dude check out the GIRL GONE GREEN she lives a zero waste lifestyle style and she has motivated me to be more conscious about everything just like you have with me. Check her out!!
Yay environment! But for real I'm more concerned with that plastic leaching into my foods and what this stuff is doing on a molecular level to my DNA. Still I rise tho and try to keep that PMA. Good vid.
2:13 keep hemp seeds cold?
3:12 turmeric n pepper
4:46 organic food expensive?
7:24 liquid aminos (braggs)
9:55 food wrapped in plastic, good or bad?
12:47 crappy soil
15:36 Spinach Oxalates
Thank me later.
Mvp
Would rather just watch the whole thing in order but thanks.
Benjamin Quinn I think others are going to find this highly useful, including myself but thanks.
@@BrianRDriscoll No, thankyou :)
Legend!
You are one of the most inspirational and genuine UA-camrs! You motivate me to go hard in the gym and because I’m struggling with depression it’s really hard some days but working out and feeling strong really helps.
That's great too hear! Well not the depression, but that you find moving your body helps! Nature is super healing as well! Find water and it will help to heal your soul :D
same! its a vicious cycle of inactivity if you let it bog you down, I know from experience lol so much to do but youre almost paralyzed and youre almost paralyzed because theres so much to do, i find the best thing for me is to break everything down into snaller steps to feel more accomplished and it feeds the fire to carry on my wayward son
Where is the HeCkiN bINK biNk BinK BOnK BOnk song???
Ted Coombs maybe the joke is past
@@DevinAK49 nah my dude this song is a national treasure
Seriously! Bring it back, Derek!!
I believe it's not dead!
#amm to the person that asked about being vegan is expensive, if you compare the two line by line you would see a huge difference between the cost of dairy and meat to fresh vegetables and fruits
Why are so many people afraid of MSG? As you said, it occurs naturally in a lot of food items but the pure MSG that we can buy is also extracted from a fermentation process based on starch and other natural sources. There just seem to be such a strong bias against MSG because it is associated with cheap Chinese restaurants and therefore is inherently "bad" and "unnatural" to consume.
Derek, if I lived in such a beautiful place (instead of the crappy New York suburbs), I'd have no problem getting out in nature. Good for you (and Crystal)..and thank you for answering questions and showing us your beautiful hometown. xx
Watching your videos make me so calm and happy>> I believe you are one of those people who have truly found the key to life!>> Thank you so much Derek~../
Thanks for answering my question in a video! Had a mini fangirl moment haha :)
The natural MSG that is in Aminos, is also in nutritional yeast.... The more you know.
Hi Derek,
I know you mentioned Iodine in a previous video but I thought I would mention that I find we need more than the RDA. In fact, I'd suggest all the iodine is gone by the time your salt hits your table, if you use salt. Iodine evaporates very fast. There are lots of site on the internet suggesting you need more and they suggest way higher amounts.
I bring it up only because broccoli pulls iodine out of your system (its goitrogenic) and if you start to get cold hands and feet, it is likely due to low levels of iodine.
Yesterday I noticed my feet were cold while out on a walk and forgot about it. I then noticed it again this morning. So I put a few drops of Lugals (Iodine in water) into a cup of water. Now after a few hours my feet are toasty warm again.
So if people are getting cold feet or hands they should look into it. Read a lot and ask questions. Most doctors won't know about this for much the same reason they don't know about the need for a WFPB diet to stay healthy.
I hope this helps.
Plastic-free is quite hard and sometimes you will opt for paper products only to find a plastic package inside the paper or cardboard package itself. In addition, I recently learned plastic grocery bags are made with animal fat to create a slippery texture to avoid sticking from static. Tough times. Even bulk bins are stocked from plastic containers.
We're all doing the best we can. Thanks for another great video, Derek!! ☺
I feel like I learn more from you than I did in school😅 your such a great “teacher” and so good at explaining things and helping us all thrive as vegans and humans! Thank you!!!🔥🌱🙌🏼
The U.K is pushing hard because of consumer rage. I now see top supermarkets changing having no plastic sections and now some are banning the used of the black non recyclable trays. More talk on plastics in general (bio plastics) and much much more people walking with bags to pick up litter in my area too. I live in the Scottish Highlands. I see Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, M&S and Waitrose all taking Vegan ranges out too, vegan menu options appearing all over. makes me so happy.
On the plastics.. we tried for 3 months to go plastic free. We live in Norway... I think if I were living somewhere warmer with a good farmers market it would have worked better - but halfway through we started to feel SO limited in our choices. I did not feel we were getting the nutrition we should. So, we decided to do the best we could instead of 100% plastic free. It took lots of internal struggle to get to that point though.
The easiest first step is to take your own bags and produce bags! And if there is a plastic free option always get that :)
I find that going to farmers markets reduced my plastic use by at least 50%. The food is also fresher and tastier : )
Hi Derek!
I know and respect that you are working hard on the health aspect. But the tip about trying to avoid waste was a great video idea! I love the idea of zero waste and i myself am trying to do anything I can to switch to be more waste free. Not sure how far I can go with it but things like making my own oat milk and cooking my own beans, and doing what I can not to waste plastic feel like great things as they are. It's a good feeling to do what you can.
veganic farming will save the soil gotta pave the way for it!
I eat organic when I eat the skin and sometimes not organic when I remove the skin!
I think the best thing if we do use plastics is to be aware and choose to recycle :)
Hi Derek! For the next #amm , my wife and I are curious as to why you choose to eat a non-organic mixed berries, when eating organic berries are one of the most important fruits to eat organic, since it can absorb pesticides more than most produce?
I hear that! We buy both. Mostly finances being the reason. Here in Canada, the organic is basically double the price. I guess im worth it though. ;)
Please make a full body beginners calisthenics workout program, tutorial and all progressions.
I would really appreciate this as well :)
dude you got ton of channels with better calisthenics content then derek has or can do, this is a nutricion, nature, good vibes channel!!!
Let's keep the good vibes flowing then Dani 😁✌❤
Fitness FAQs
Calimove
Athlean X
Those are good channels for calisthenics/weightlifting/Bodybuilding
for less packaging, bulk items in health food stores where you can bring your own containers to tare.
Radiating positivity !! Lost some muscle weight eating vegan but my stomach and mind feel so much better then just chicken and brown rice everyday thanks for the motivation to be healthy 👍
Concerning the plastic issue: A friend of mine unpackages everything plastic wrapped at the supermarket and leaves it all in the bins there to make a point and hopefully raise awareness. Not much of a big deal but awareness to many people is the start of everything. (Also it makes the supermarket have to deal with all the waste and maybe rethink their plastic wrapping habits).
Cheers ya all xx
I would love if you did a low-plastic grocery haul. I always think about it when I’m shopping, but I’m like you, it’s so hard with conventional/imported produce and frozen/bagged/boxed foods
Those old growth trees are so beautiful.
"old-growth", probably my favourite part of your videos : )
My bulk store (in the Montréal area) has unwrapped tofu and you bring your container and some asian stores do as well ;-)
If you want to organically garden or farm with out animal fertilisers, growing clover and letting it die and go back into the soil is AMAZING for putting nutrients and carbon naturally back into the soil. ;)
Ive never heard that! Great tip. Ive heard banana peels do wonders for gardens as well but I havent personally tried it.
@@BK-dr3px they do. :) and coffee grounds, alfalfa, compost tea, etc... All help a ton. :D
For what its worth. I purchase the same brand hemp seed from Costco. Right now they have the organic kind and it says on the bag to refrigerate after opening.
You can recycle those frozen veggie and fruit bags if you wash them out.
Also I just recycle everything I cant but try to minimize it.
In this world its pretty much impossible to go plastic free though.
So how about a video with fresh pumpkin recipe ideas for the fall. That's all I see in the grocery and I want to stock up and make something. Boo yeah!
Great work once again. Representing True North Strong and Free. Loving the content, escpecially the awareness of soil health. It has so much power if we very simply turn it around. The soil biota and gut biota are not seperate. However the news is positive for the "good" soil bacteria, fungi, organisms, etc only attract more "good" friends, and with exponential capabilities. You would enjoy learning from youtube Dr. Elaine Ingham. Onward and upward!
I buy boneless chicken breast and pork loin for $1.50 a pound. I buy dozen eggs for ~$1.10 which weigh about 24 ounces so it's about $0.72 per pound for eggs. I also can get 15oz can of wild caught mackerel for $1 each at a dollar store. Meat is cheap, no excuses. Meat is also far more nutrient dense and calorie dense compared to the vast majority of plants. I do also eat plenty of fruits and veggies (including homemade fermented veggies), and I live a fasting focused lifestyle.
$1.5 meat is garbage and humans are certainly getting screwed for those prices
Andrew Brock Probably but it's all I can afford :(. Grass fed beef is $10-17 a pound, Jesus.
the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market is great for plastic free produce shopping! :)
Your life Partners headwear is adorable
I keep all my nuts and seeds in the fridge. It keeps them from going rancid.
I can attest to the spinach/oxalate issue. Just had a kidney stone a couple weeks ago most likely due to a very high spinach diet. Absolute worst pain I’ve ever experienced. Would not wish it on anyone.
If anyone is eating a lot of spinach, please consider switching to something else for a bit.
(Ask Me Monday/Q&A) Ever thought about leaving Canada? I know your roots are in Canada, and you really love the lush greenery, but I think there are some other options. Mountain towns like Bend, Oregon could be a great option. You are not too far from Canada, there is sunlight in the winter, and it is a cool town full of adventurous activities! Just an idea! I love all your videos! Thanks for always reminding me to be plant strong!
For starters, it's Canada, so why leave? Universal health care, family, democratic system of governemt, gun control, live and let live attitude, esp. on the west coast!
cathy bird I Agree, but the universal healthcare in Canada is horrible. The only good healthcare there is the private system where your dollar is valued. There are people waiting 6 months just to get an MRI. Many take vacations here to America and get their medical treatment because it takes less time and costs less. Canada is a great place, but socialized anything is a recipe for disaster in my mind. If you can't tell I'm a conservative vegan.
Great vid! 👍 this was the first time I’ve heard someone talk about the oscillate problem. I’m glad as I went through this the hard way and gave myself kidney stones due to a poor vegan diet. However I also saved myself and have fully recovered to a healthy state due to a nutritious vegan diet! My advice, Be wary and monitor your intake 🌱
Derrick and Crystal rock!
My approach is like this - if it’s a food I eat a lot of, then I invest in organic. If it’s something I don’t have that often, then it’s less important for it to be organic.
I struggle with plastics as I'm in a northern Canadian town. I have fabric produce bags for some stuff but more greens come in plastic. Plus our options are limited for actual food up here. Frozen and dry good are in plastics. We don't have whole food options here.
I totally understand. It isn't easy to live plastic free.
Colony Co. sells produce bags I purchased from Amazon and use for bulk items and veg/fruit. Bulk stores like Costco will be harder since those foods come prepackaged...I’d say go for the least packaged (single wrapper) and finding a coop that sells braggs/soy sauce/vinegar in bulk where u fill your own jars - which reminds me - buying a huge amount of bulk foods online is one way to reduce packing (like 1 gallon of braggs as opposed to several 10 oz bottles) and 5 lb of beans as opposed to 1 package of lentils. I hope that helps!
Awesome video as always. This weekend we had a major blackout here in Ottawa, Ontario so no electricity to cook with. I got kinda tired of always eating peanut butter and banana sandwiches. I wanted to eat good food but I didn't know what to do. I CHALLENGE you to create your next "What I Eat In A Day" using no electricity at all to cook or prepare your food. (other than your lighting and camera) Have fun and try and hit as many RDIs as possible :)
what do you think about practicing Karezza in a relationship, Wimhof method for muscle building and will you build a greenhouse to keep growing veggies over the winter?
Hey Derek, great video as always. Question for you (and maybe Crystal too!): what advice would you give to an anemic female?
Recently I was diagnosed with severe anemia and put on supplements. I've been working hard at squeezing in iron sources into my diet, but my ferritin and b12 is still super low months later.
Even eating vegan sources I'm having a heck of a time cramming enough spinach and pumpkin seeds down my gullet to meet the daily RDA, let alone get above that to replenish my stores. What advice would you give to anemics wanting to enjoy a vegan lifestyle?
On cronometer you can BTW switch to retinol equivalent instead of showing the misleading vitamin A.
Completely jealous of the nature you got there! :D - From Toronto!
You live in a rain forest, or so says Dr. Mcdougall but you know that. 😄 It is very interesting area. I don't plan on traveling much if at all for tourism but if I did, Vancouver's forests would be great. I did go to Vancouver once. I saw the sun setting on the city by the water and it was beautiful
Is it true the body can't heal & repair itself as well while digesting food? Hence why people tell you not to eat right before bed, or is that just to get a better night sleep? Which is important too don't get me wrong, I am just extra curious about how & if healing is effected by this
Just don’t use plastic within reason do your best that’s what I do it’s not the end of the world
Lol Crystals reaction to the "bear" comment and then the spiders. 😄
Beautiful part of the world! Definitely need to visit soon! Show us some of your winter recipes soon please D. Also tell Crystal that she rocks the Winter knits! :)
Lovin the Bragg(s) :). I was in shock when I was told it's called Bragg... When did that happen? (insert twilight zone music) 😁 Love the vid Derek good to see you're both doing awesome!
So crazy it's starting to be cold by you. I'm in 90 plus deg weather and I can't wait for it to go down some.
It's so crazy seeing you guys in hoodies! Our vegan fam lives in coastal Florida, USA and it's still in the 90s and likely will be for another month! That cabin was so idyllic and beautiful! That's the kind of place I would love to rent for a Summer with my boys and just live slowly in Canada
My Hemp Seeds say to keep in the fridge!!!
Im always struck by how freaking beautiful canada is!!
Just 6 spinach leaves contain 50mg Oxalate , not recommended to risk more than that amount daily, see Sally Norton
Just started to use the Cronometer and it can be quite difficult to meet all the recommended daily intakes for all the nutrients. How frequently do you meet all the RDIs? Which nutrients do you tend to not meet or have to try harder to meet? Thanks for everything Derek! #AMM
How do I train myself to like fruits? I don't have a sweet tooth. I have a savory salty tooth. I find fruit to be too sweet. Any suggestions on how to like fruit more?
Hey Derek! Love the channel, you've been a huge inspiration for me on my plant-based journey! Here's a question I'd like your take on: What do you do when you have non-vegan family or friends visit/stay with you? Do you have them eat vegan while in your home? How do you break that to people without making them feel uncomfortable during their time visiting you?
I have some family coming around the holidays for a whole week and worry about their reactions to adopting a vegan diet during their stay.
Thanks so much! #AMM
A good rule of thumb I learned from Food Network in regards to storing nuts and seeds is ‘Nuts have oil, and oil can spoil.’ Essentially they all should be stored in the fridge.
In regards to the plastic question, I absolutely struggle with that as well. I do 90% of my shopping at Trader Joe’s because they are the most affordable, but it seems that all of their produce is in plastic. If I go to another store, I pay a dollar extra per item to get it plastic free. Its super frustrating.
Derek, i would to hear why you use the glass jars for your smoothies and your water?
Hey Derek! What do you think of Pre Workout Boosters and especially most of their ingredients.
I like to have them before my workouts, but I’m not sure, if they are good for heath reasons.
Wold be really nice to hear from you.
Btw. Love your Videos, you helped me to become so much more grateful, for what I have and how I eat.
Greetings from Germany 😊
You guys are my favorite 😍😍
#AMM Hey Derek is there any chance in you bringing out a beginners guide to getting in shape, calisthenics or even the gym in general?
I often see you only add a pinch of turmeric and black pepper to your smoothie - does that even do any difference?
Don't you need to atleast add a teaspoon of turmeric to get some benefits?
Also shouldn't you add some fat for better absorption?
Great stuff man thanks for these types of videos 👍
Oxalate is tough..sweet potatoes, almonds, spinach…
What kind of foods/nutrients should I be focusing on getting for long distance endurance training/racing??
Love all the nutrition info! Hiking adventures are always fun! #AMM what are the best ways to get in greens without making a smoothie or a salad?
So informative as always. 👌 I love the nature you guys have I Canada, it’s so beautiful 😍
Almond, dark chocolate, raspberry, blackberry, celery and other nuts and seeds, all are high in oxalates. Please watch Sally Norton YT interviews
You may have covered this but I gotta ask. I've been plant based for about 6 months now feel absolutely amazing, but my stool is more on the softer mushy side TMI. I know but just curious because shouldn't healthy stool be solid cilynder like texture? Sorry just had to know love your channel by the way you're so real and so humble Love watching and learning from you.
Hey Derek, could you show us in a future video exactly how much your grocery hauls cost to lay the misconception of healthy-foods-being-too-expensive-to-live-off-of-for-the-average-consumer to rest lol Thanks! -Elijah Nora from Laredo, TX
can you please do another food shopping video sometime , maybe a Costco trip .
Just curious...don't you have farmer markets in Canada? I live in Italy and in my city, for example, we have one in each neighborhood. It's easy to buy fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables that are cheap and not sealed in plastic boxes. Great video as usual ;)
Hey, thanks great video! Yeah the plastic is a problem here too (UK), but a zero waste shop has just opened in my town and we have a really good health food shop that is also trying to reduce plastic (really lucky) but even so, fresh greens are always in a plastic bag! I also had a woodland walk today and randomly found a swing someone put up with rope and a (rather uncomfortable) tree branch seat! :)
#AMM Hi Derek, I twisted my ankle severely. What is the best food to recover quickly? (I'm already on a whole foods plant based diet).
Could you also show the best exercises to build strength and stabilise the ankle once the ligaments are healed?
Thank you in advance for answering the questions!
your videos are so inspiring!!💜💜💜
Hey guys, beautiful stuff as always!!!
AMM#(If that series is still on) Any advice on gut healing? Foods to avoid/foods to eat?
Such a nice vibe from your uploads!
Stay well!!
Whose ready for Mrs. Crystal Simnett?
Awesome video guys ! I live in Kelowna british columbia and get a lot of my veggies from markers market. Do you have have many of those on the Island where you live?
Hey Derek, in a serious crisis here..
Got a HTMA done (hair/tissue/mineral analysis) and I’m extremely overloaded with copper. Informed them of my plant based diet, and they are saying it’s a major contributor to the buildup. (I’ve been super drained of energy and getting so bad I can barely get by day to day) and it’s apparently been accumulating my entire life.
The recommendations to eliminate high copper foods and needing to start eating some red meat and animal protein again (dairy nd eggs included) I realllly am against that, but due to the current condition I have, it seems there’s no other choice. I would really like you to talk about this in the next video.
Thanks 🙏,
Logan
LOL I was one of those people asking about the turmeric... ;) love videos with you and Crystal 💕💕💕
Another great video. The intro and outro music is 🔥🔥!!
Hi guys !! I love the videos & all the info that I learn from them. Thanks for doing what you do. So, I have topic that never seems to stop pestering me Lol Please help !! Carbs, carbs, carbs !! Everybody is always criticizing me over my carbohydrate intake. Its ridiculous. Just tonight I made your lentil curry recipe & posted my meal on FB with the macro info & I instantly got attacked about the 125 grams of carbs 🤦♂️ "You're killing me with these carbs" "I don't even consume 125 in a week" ...keto this & keto that. I just don't know how to show them that carbs are good & important.
What are your thoughts on distance running and joint health? Do you think it’s healthy/safe if you’re eating a well balanced plant-based diet? #AMM
Fwiw, Oxalates can also aggravate Restless Leg Syndrome.
#AMM Derek! You and crystal are the cutest! I look forward to your videos you are so joyful and so much fun to watch! Thank you for all the free info! What’s the difference between vitamin D and D3? New to living in Oregon and don’t have much sun compared to California 😩 thank you!
Leaving a like. Coming back later when I have time :-)
Much love Carlos! It's a fun one!
Great new information as always 👍
Hi Derek ! I searched a lot but I couln't find wich school you went for your holistic nutrition certification in Canada, I might be intrested actually ! ^^ Thanks for that and for your great content !
Nil (from France)
Plastic: It can be really hard when it comes to buying groceries. I went shopping yesterday and every single item I had (wasn't buying fresh food) was in a package. Some things can't be grown yourself, bought from bins in bulk stores or put in your own produce bags. Hopefully someone smarter than me will come up with something in the long-term.
Please make a full body warm up video for all levels of calisthenics, especially for beginners
You should be able to buy loose non packaged, seasonal produce from your local organic farms. 🖖🏽
does whole unpeeled hemp seed is better than peeled? I think peeled hemp seed oxidize faster that's why you need to store them in fridge.