I obviously am not stoked on the whole situation although I don't feel like I have much to say that will add anything to it either. I still have no doubts that the vegan diet is healthful. Of course I will take into account him and his families personal experience with the diet, but that doesn't change my opinion on it. He is not the first nor will he be the last to leave the vegan diet, but for me that doesn't change my personal experience with it, the greater body of evidence showing it is appropriate for or all life stages or the testimonials of the tens of thousands that make up the SN community who are thriving as well. I wish things were different and that he and his family were still vegan, but I will not turn my back on him as a friend as many have demanded I do publicly. While I don't agree with his decision, he is my friend, inspired me to start my channel and helped me to build my career into what it is today. I want him to feel comfortable to come back to me for advice, inspiration and guidance if he ever decides to return to the plant based way of eating.
@@Simnettnutrition You are a good person. I would never ask you to turn your back on someone, nor should others. We are all human, he gave it his best and may return one day. I think at the end of the day, people just don't want to admit they don't care about animals and planet as much as they love they're familar way of life.
I must say it's actually the very reason why this channel is so helpful. It's not 1000 recipes and in the end I did't try a single one myself. He influenced my eating like no other person in my adult life!
Derek, please, stop overthinking and worrying about the repetitive nature of your vlogs, if anything it shows how far consistency can get us, we are creatures of habit so most people will understand, relate and love anything you put out, as long as you enjoyed making it 💕 👊
I’m glad that you stay authentically to yourself, your routine and what works for you and don’t change things up just for fleeting popularity. Thank you for what you do.
Hey Derek! Don’t worry about being “repetitive” or whatever. I enjoy your content, your positivity, inspiration and advice. You make a video and you better believe I’m going to watch it :)
Simnett Nutrition I know this is 2 months old but nothing you do is “repetitive” Derek! This is my favorite channel. I just left the US military in December and have been Vegan ever since. I do Brazilian Ju Jitsu and Muay Thai and people constantly ask me how I am so strong in class and when I tell them what I eat they don’t believe it. I tell them to watch Game Changers and look you up everytime! You’re the best!
I also water my plants in the evening but because I read somewhere that the water droplets sitting on the plant can intensify the sun’s UV light and burn the leaves.
"Look at that, that's all red, according to the people that named the vegetables." 😆 You guys are so genuine. Always excited to see when you have a new vid out 🌱🌱🌱
Aww i was feeling a bit meh today but this warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. Your kindness shines through. Loved seeing the wildlife 😍 and food inspo as always!
Please never worry about being “repetitive”! We come to your channel for the transparency and wholesome content - you guys always brighten our day a bit 😄 I’ve been struggling the past few weeks (we have been in lockdown, in the house since the beginning of May), so I’ve binged watched your channel and am ready to tackle next week with a new mindset and get moving again! Also, we live in Scotland so are TOTALLY getting bikes thanks to all your videos. Just a way we can enjoy the nature all around us in a different way once we can get back out the house!
Congratulations Derek, I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a long time now and I just wanted to congratulate you on finally getting half a MILLION subscribers! I’m proud to be one of them. I hope that you celebrate. Celebrate for all the endless hours of footage, editing, and most profoundly for putting yourself here on the internet for us to enjoy and be inspired by your personality and healthy lifestyle. Bring on more content!
I found you a few months ago and you are easily becoming my favorite vegan/plant-based channel. You’re a positive influence for the community. You are crystal are inspiring and really likable individuals. Your content is so refreshing. Keep being your amazing selves!
Your stories are about your vegan lifestyle, what you eat, feel, see, hear, live, experience in and outside of the house. Vlogs are never too long. Keep them rolling!!
After watching your videos for a while, I’ve developed the level of laughter you get out of Crystal. Even if she’s not in the scene and you do/say something funny, I’m like full on Crystal-level laughing. Love you guys. ❤️
Half a million subscribers. I can't express how happy I am for you, here's to all the hard work and dedication you put into these videos. Much love from Greece !!
Derek dude, just said I would drop you a comment which relates to the "these are all red according to the people who name plants" since I did study botany for a couple of years in uni, and had a nerdy interest in anything that could go on my plate. So firstly, the pigment in the red cabbage is an anthocyanin which literally translates from Greek as "dark blue flower".... yes, that is correct, the "red" or "purple" cabbage is coloured by a pigment that is technically blue. Basically the intensity of the anthocyanin's colour is dependent on soil acidity, so in very acidic soil it will be dark blue or purple, as the acidity decreases so too does the intensity of the pigment, meaning at a mid range acidity it may be more reddish in appearance, and then in very alkaline soil it may even be green or yellow, looking more like traditional green cabbage (however, it is not the same plant as green cabbage). So it is very likely that red cabbage originally gained popularity in an area which had mid range soil acidity, causing it to be red in colour, and as a result it got given the name "red cabbage" which has stuck with it as it gained popularity throughout the world, even though it appears purple in most places due to the acidity of the soil. However, the pigment in your red pepper, or capcicum (if you're fancy!) is capsorubin, which is a red xanthophyll (Greek; yellow leaf) and it is a more "true red" colour, and while its intensity can vary, it varies along the yellow spectrum which is why capsicums, when ripe, are either yellow, orange, or red, depending on how strongly this pigment is expressed. I hope this wasn't the most boring comment that you have ever had! It's Saturday morning in Ireland, so I had nothing better to do!
Haha great! Thanks for sharing all this. Yes I actually did know about the anthocyanins I have actually talked about them in past videos. I forget which ones now. And yes, the ph stuff is very cool, thinking about doing a little science experiment in an upcoming video on purp... I mean red cabbage. Thanks for sharing.
Wanted to come back for a second comment to say that as someone who struggles with routine and consistency, seeing you have a routine especially with your food, is really helpful and somehow really calming. I have this anxiety about "must make food new and exciting" and seeing you make food you love and that works is really helpful. So don't apologize to the people who say change it up! Thank you for showing what works for you!
Thanks! Took sooo long to get the footage. Haha, it was actually with my go pro as I couldn't handle the potato quality of the security cam. It was also at 240 fps so some of it very slow mo, hard to even tell.
@@Simnettnutrition Well done! Using a go pro sounds like a good idea. Our cats died as well (RIP all the cats), so I started feeding birds too and now the back yard is a sort of aquarium of birds. Today a couple of doves were like “where is our food, yo?”, and I think they might want to move in next.
@@uuaschbaer6131 Sorry to hear about that, but you are doing the same thing as us, finding animal love elsewhere. Haha. It's funny you say that about the Doves because the day after Coco passed away we saw the first Mourning Dove around our house just sitting on the driveway. Since then he/she has brought a couple friends and been a consistent character in the backyard community ever since. They are very loud flyers so be prepared to get startled when you walk into the back yard and scare them. Haha.
@@Simnettnutrition I know exactly what you mean haha. They’re like little tandem rotor helicopters when they take off. I was sorry to hear about your cats too. Now it’s other animals’ turn to be cared for, I guess. Wishing you and Crystal strength!
Congratulations on reaching 500k subs. You deserve 1M. Keep on rocking that great advice, awesome attitude and closeness to nature. July 4th I'll be at one year of being a vegan, I'm glad I tuned in to your channel. You and Crystal have made this past year fun and entertaining. So glad to be part of your Facebook group and a dedicated fan. Wishing all the best for you. Vegan for life.😊💚🌱 #simnettnutrition
How is it possible Derek looks more ripped during quarantine? This actually motivated to put the cereal down and watch you vid. Setting up a simnett approved dinner for tonight. You were the the reason I started my journey. Keep it up!🍑🥝🍓🥦🍠
I love the fact that his girlfriend is laughting all the time in all the videos she is in, its so special to be having so much fun with your life partner
Simnett Nutrition thanks Derek, at least it’s something he’s been open about with his doubts, and not a rushed decision for him. I hope he finds the balance that’s best for him, but I will be disappointed if he launches a PR move into the low carb v/blogosphere
@@RedPillVegan Now that he's not a vegan anymore he's just a generic fitness vlog channel. He's so dumb and dishonest that it wouldn't surprise me if he jumps on keto or antivegan movement to get new followers since he lost vegan audience.
@@davorbrijacak He's already being anti-vegan. And now he's going to go on all the anti-vegan carnivore channels for interviews. He's a disappointment, especially how he's now promoting nonveganism.
@@Simnettnutrition I really want to know if it's safe for a vegan woman to eat a block of tofu every other day. I just started eating it a month ago, been vegan 10 years but never tried it. Well now i love it👍
@@Simnettnutrition I feel you won´t need to do somithing insanly spezial. Maybe do a Q&A Stream and send a Banana to all your subscribers. Pretty easy ;) Love how you handled the jon situatiution BTW just be there for him if he ever thinks about coming back to veganism and be a safe place in youtube. Unlike certian other Channels, that would challenge him to a Cagefight. Keep it up!
No I won't make a video on it. I have no concerns. Of course I will take into account his and his families personal experience with the diet, but it doesn't change how I feel, my experience with it, the greater body of evidence suggesting it is healthful at all life stages and the tens of thousands who are my audience that are also thriving on it.
@Simnett Nutrition while I don’t necessarily think it’s fair to demand an entire video from you on the Jon situation, I do think it could use some brief addressing (you could even be non specific). It would be nice to see at least one “lifestyle” content creator to address it. One love guys🌱
@@Simnettnutrition the "greater body of evidence" what, opinion from bias "nutritionists". Why don't you listen to a CLOSE FRIEND of yours that is authentically expressing the health benefits of animal products in your diet.
Derek Thankk you!! So much for not being inhumane to the mice they are just animals who mean no harm and are trying to survive!! Thank you for the humane traps and I have a long time now I subscribed I find your videos very fun and enjoyable thank you for being genuine!! And being yourself!!
I love these " what I eat in a day" videos, they are super helpful and give me ideas of different foods to eat. So thank you so much. Please continue to make these videos. Thanks again, I'm forever a fan.
Its so great you are juuust about to hit half a million subscribers... well diserved! This is the kind of positive content that should grow to spread the message.
Man, so close to 500k subscriptions! So happy that your positive message reaches more and more people! I bet you must be among the top 10 UA-camrs that put out 20 minutes long videos on a regular basis that are watched from the first till the last second by the viewers and not just for the first minute before being skipped. Keep it up! 😊
Thanks for another great video Derek! Your videos never get old - they’re such a ray of positivity and good vibes - not to mention motivating. Oh and I may have LOL’d like 5 times - like when you pointed out that red onion, red bell pepper and red cabbage are all supposedly “red” 😂- Oh and I love crystal’s laugh!! 💜💜
I'll never let that go! Like are we going to call those hearts you left us red? No, they are purple. Well according to the vegetable namers we would. 🤪 Glad we gave you a chuckle.
I cracked up multiple times during the vid (especially the MJ reference). This half hour had it all, gourmet dishes, education with the watermelon radish, wildlife and sports.
I havnt watched your channel in a while but have to say your energy is as uplifting as i remember. Thanks for putting a smile on my face Derek. Also youre looking super strong and healthy! 🌱💪
Love watching you guys I've learned so much at the age of 50. Thank you. I've had autoimmune thyroid disease for half my life and my health has improved greatly eating this way especially green smoothies 4x a day inc chia, fruit and flax. So cute seeing squirrels and humming birds. Don't have either here in Australia.
Derek I love your long videos! At times you mention how you get worried about the length of them but I am always happy to see when you upload a 30 to 40 minute video!
I never get bored with your cooking meals I love all that vibrant colorful vegs! A longer bike ride or nature would be great! Thanks see you next time!
Mr. Derek I like your videos more better than, any of the other so-called vegans. You're more down-to-earth and easy-to-follow keep doing what you doing sir God bless you take care.
I’m down to 171 lbs so as of today I have been vegan for 1 year and weigh less than I have in about 6 years! My diet change was made because of a lot of factors and different people but your channel has been a major inspiration and source of information for me this last year! I look better than I ever have and feel better too! So thank you for the inspiration and information and keep being you because the world needs your level headed responses and positive attitude! Love you man (I also just got that protein powder, the salted maca caramel and the açaí blueberry. Both are delicious and the fermented protein really is easy on the stomach)
Excellent video Derek! You are the food artist! I just sent this video to my friend who is recovering from cancer. Again. She is just starting on her journey towards plant-based Wellness of course her two doctors do not have a clue. I spent three hours last night getting her started on reading food labels and watching UA-cam channels towards Whole Food plant-based lifestyle. Thanks for all your great work
Hey Derek, great video as always! I’ve been watching for a few years and your recipes are not boring. I appreciate your consistency and authenticity. Thank you so much for being yourself and sharing this amazing info with us !
So close to 500k! Love to see your channel getting so much support! You guys are awesome. Showing how veganism doesnt have to be so complex. Whole plant foods...and you make it fun :)
What for absolutely amazing shots of those hummingbirds. So clever to put your camera next to the feeder. I wish we would have these wonderfull creatures in Germany.Thank you so much for inserting those shots :)
You guys are so inspiring on so many different levels, the world definitely needs more people like you! I'm so appreciative of for your content and the motivation to live a simpler, healthier all around in the moment lifestyle. 🤘🦄❤
Nice video. Love your food choices and lifestyle. You got in a home workout, a bike ride, vegan food, and gardening all in a day. So much good stuff. Hummingbirds and squirrels are nice too.
I loved this vlog, there was so much variety. The hummingbird was SO cute! And I love how the peanuts below the tree for the squirrel was in a bowl. 💚🥰 And your garden!!! 👏😯 it looks so good! Cool idea with the hanging herb pot.
I’m still trying with my new journey on plant based! Basically I’ll eat oatmeal with walnuts! Flaxseed! Protein powder! For lunch I’ll make a fruit smoothie and a avocado! Tofu! Hummus rap! Thank you 🙏 for everything you do to help us! Like me! More help the better!
Love your videos! 😊 I have no problem at all with you making similar meals everytime. I appreciate the honesty and it is still very fun and interesting to watch ❤️
I really appreciated the hummingbird footage (maybe add a few seconds worth in all your videos?) Your food choices are not boring, they are healthy and, most importantly, they are your choices. Great video!
I eat the same breakfast every day, there is a lot to be said for it. I look forward to it every day too and I keep adding extra little things to make it healthier. It takes a little pressure off when meal planning too, it’s like a third done for you. I actually recommend it as a tip to new vegans who don’t know what to eat ❤️ Thanks for the videos as always 😊 love to you and Crystal
Ok great idea about mixing the pasta types for variety. You guys are funny together while filming. Makes for good watching! So enjoy watching and seeing your ideas for meals!
Love the caterpillar, squirrel, hummingbirds, natural aspect to your garden ... amazing, environmentally friendly is the best way to go........ Also, ‘you should’ spend more time with your shoes off outside, be careful of course, but you will ‘ground yourself’ with your shoes off 👍🏻 look up Grounding and Earthing, (scientifically researched). Food looks amazing, mouth watering veg and salad stuff ... WOW ... fantastic ideas to try out. Thanks for sharing, Steve, UK 🙏😊 🐝
I personally like your consistency with meals and things!! You always have enough variety to keep me coming back to watch your latest vids. Besides, it often times takes repetition to really know how and why we do things.. so I like the repetition too. Don’t let naysayers influence you at all. You’re awesome. Just keep doing you and having fun and you will inspire way more people that way. If you let the negative Nancy’s in your head, they’ll mess up your good vibes and then that all has a trickle down effect to your content too. ✌🏻❤️✨🌱
I love the longer videos and the foods you eat! It has inspired me to start adding things to my diet I did not already have and I have gained so much knowledge watching your videos! Thank you!!
Hey what do you think about Jon Venus about his last vid where is not a vegan?
I obviously am not stoked on the whole situation although I don't feel like I have much to say that will add anything to it either. I still have no doubts that the vegan diet is healthful. Of course I will take into account him and his families personal experience with the diet, but that doesn't change my opinion on it. He is not the first nor will he be the last to leave the vegan diet, but for me that doesn't change my personal experience with it, the greater body of evidence showing it is appropriate for or all life stages or the testimonials of the tens of thousands that make up the SN community who are thriving as well. I wish things were different and that he and his family were still vegan, but I will not turn my back on him as a friend as many have demanded I do publicly. While I don't agree with his decision, he is my friend, inspired me to start my channel and helped me to build my career into what it is today. I want him to feel comfortable to come back to me for advice, inspiration and guidance if he ever decides to return to the plant based way of eating.
@@Simnettnutrition You are a good person. I would never ask you to turn your back on someone, nor should others. We are all human, he gave it his best and may return one day. I think at the end of the day, people just don't want to admit they don't care about animals and planet as much as they love they're familar way of life.
@@Simnettnutrition I bet you knew you would be answering this question a lot as soon as you heard...
Doubt is a hell of a drug
@@Simnettnutrition Was waiting for this. Nicely done.
What you eat is NOT boring. It's healthy, fresh and delicious. I love watching your videos.
agreed!!! he got me into smoothie bowls a year ago 😍😍
Gweneth Schorr - I love your enthusiasm. I just may try the smoothie bowl ‘cause you!
I must say it's actually the very reason why this channel is so helpful. It's not 1000 recipes and in the end I did't try a single one myself. He influenced my eating like no other person in my adult life!
Derek, please, stop overthinking and worrying about the repetitive nature of your vlogs, if anything it shows how far consistency can get us, we are creatures of habit so most people will understand, relate and love anything you put out, as long as you enjoyed making it 💕 👊
love ur being derek! whatever u do man 😍 i'm down for it
I’m glad that you stay authentically to yourself, your routine and what works for you and don’t change things up just for fleeting popularity. Thank you for what you do.
The vegan world needed this wholesome content from you. ❤️ so much goodness in one place.
Crystal's laughter is the best!
I agree. I can't get enough of it so I try and make her laugh as much as I can. :D Thanks.
@@Simnettnutrition She really does have a healing kind of laugh. Like medicine for the soul 🤗
@@Simnettnutrition awww
Hey Derek! Don’t worry about being “repetitive” or whatever. I enjoy your content, your positivity, inspiration and advice. You make a video and you better believe I’m going to watch it :)
Thank you so much Thomas.
Simnett Nutrition I know this is 2 months old but nothing you do is “repetitive” Derek! This is my favorite channel. I just left the US military in December and have been Vegan ever since. I do Brazilian Ju Jitsu and Muay Thai and people constantly ask me how I am so strong in class and when I tell them what I eat they don’t believe it. I tell them to watch Game Changers and look you up everytime! You’re the best!
Watering your garden at night, when the temperature is lower, helps limit how much water evaporates.
Yes good call!
I also water my plants in the evening but because I read somewhere that the water droplets sitting on the plant can intensify the sun’s UV light and burn the leaves.
True. But it also increases a lot the probability of growing weeds and fungus. Not a good idea, in general.
I'd be careful with that as it increases the risk of attracting snails.
"Look at that, that's all red, according to the people that named the vegetables." 😆 You guys are so genuine. Always excited to see when you have a new vid out 🌱🌱🌱
I'll never let that go. Haha.
Simnett Nutrition have you thought of making it a shirt? Just a picture of a head of red cabbage but it says “PURPLE cabbage”
@@Simnettnutrition neither will i
Aww i was feeling a bit meh today but this warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. Your kindness shines through. Loved seeing the wildlife 😍 and food inspo as always!
Nice! So happy to hear. :D
LOVE his Consistency and that he doesn't change for the sake of "Views" 💯🌱
It makes me happy to see this channel grow this fast, this guy is so authentic and real 🌱💪🏻
I like that you're staying consistent and true to yourself. I enjoy seeing your smoothies/smoothie bowls in each video.
This just made me so happy, funny, heartwrming and entertaining, Love what you did for the animals outside💛
So glad to make your day just a little bit better!
Please never worry about being “repetitive”! We come to your channel for the transparency and wholesome content - you guys always brighten our day a bit 😄 I’ve been struggling the past few weeks (we have been in lockdown, in the house since the beginning of May), so I’ve binged watched your channel and am ready to tackle next week with a new mindset and get moving again! Also, we live in Scotland so are TOTALLY getting bikes thanks to all your videos. Just a way we can enjoy the nature all around us in a different way once we can get back out the house!
Awesome meals Derek. I love seeing the squirrel, the hummingbirds & that bike trail.
Yay! I was hoping they would add a nice bit of relaxing relief to everyones day.
Congratulations Derek, I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a long time now and I just wanted to congratulate you on finally getting half a MILLION subscribers! I’m proud to be one of them. I hope that you celebrate. Celebrate for all the endless hours of footage, editing, and most profoundly for putting yourself here on the internet for us to enjoy and be inspired by your personality and healthy lifestyle. Bring on more content!
Awesome, love the vegan lifestyle! Thanks, Simnett, I’m still a new vegan (17 weeks in) so these vlogs really help!
Nice! Way to go. Keep on keeping on!
Simnett Nutrition thanks!
Best to stop right away. Before it's to late. Impossible to be healthy as a vegan.
@@crazyate9830 wow. Thanks Mr stupid. You saved someones life.
I found you a few months ago and you are easily becoming my favorite vegan/plant-based channel. You’re a positive influence for the community. You are crystal are inspiring and really likable individuals. Your content is so refreshing. Keep being your amazing selves!
Thanks so much! Welcome and thanks for joining us!
Man nothing seeing a 30 minute Simnet Nutrition video. Keep it up Derek!
I am glad you all don't mind! For the UA-camrs I watch I know I love when they upload a good chunky vid so I am hoping it is the same for you.
Your stories are about your vegan lifestyle, what you eat, feel, see, hear, live, experience in and outside of the house. Vlogs are never too long. Keep them rolling!!
can we do a "how crystal eats in a day"?! or like the diff between your two servings?
Yes!!!!!
Yess yess yessssss!
After watching your videos for a while, I’ve developed the level of laughter you get out of Crystal. Even if she’s not in the scene and you do/say something funny, I’m like full on Crystal-level laughing. Love you guys. ❤️
damn derek - youve got some serious gains going on there! great job
Trying to keep 'em! Thank you.
Half a million subscribers. I can't express how happy I am for you, here's to all the hard work and dedication you put into these videos. Much love from Greece !!
Derek dude, just said I would drop you a comment which relates to the "these are all red according to the people who name plants" since I did study botany for a couple of years in uni, and had a nerdy interest in anything that could go on my plate. So firstly, the pigment in the red cabbage is an anthocyanin which literally translates from Greek as "dark blue flower".... yes, that is correct, the "red" or "purple" cabbage is coloured by a pigment that is technically blue. Basically the intensity of the anthocyanin's colour is dependent on soil acidity, so in very acidic soil it will be dark blue or purple, as the acidity decreases so too does the intensity of the pigment, meaning at a mid range acidity it may be more reddish in appearance, and then in very alkaline soil it may even be green or yellow, looking more like traditional green cabbage (however, it is not the same plant as green cabbage). So it is very likely that red cabbage originally gained popularity in an area which had mid range soil acidity, causing it to be red in colour, and as a result it got given the name "red cabbage" which has stuck with it as it gained popularity throughout the world, even though it appears purple in most places due to the acidity of the soil. However, the pigment in your red pepper, or capcicum (if you're fancy!) is capsorubin, which is a red xanthophyll (Greek; yellow leaf) and it is a more "true red" colour, and while its intensity can vary, it varies along the yellow spectrum which is why capsicums, when ripe, are either yellow, orange, or red, depending on how strongly this pigment is expressed. I hope this wasn't the most boring comment that you have ever had! It's Saturday morning in Ireland, so I had nothing better to do!
Wow, I love this! Thank you for your comment. Very interesting :)
Haha great! Thanks for sharing all this. Yes I actually did know about the anthocyanins I have actually talked about them in past videos. I forget which ones now. And yes, the ph stuff is very cool, thinking about doing a little science experiment in an upcoming video on purp... I mean red cabbage. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome!
Wanted to come back for a second comment to say that as someone who struggles with routine and consistency, seeing you have a routine especially with your food, is really helpful and somehow really calming. I have this anxiety about "must make food new and exciting" and seeing you make food you love and that works is really helpful. So don't apologize to the people who say change it up! Thank you for showing what works for you!
That hummingbird bit is amaaazing!
Thanks! Took sooo long to get the footage. Haha, it was actually with my go pro as I couldn't handle the potato quality of the security cam. It was also at 240 fps so some of it very slow mo, hard to even tell.
@@Simnettnutrition Well done! Using a go pro sounds like a good idea. Our cats died as well (RIP all the cats), so I started feeding birds too and now the back yard is a sort of aquarium of birds. Today a couple of doves were like “where is our food, yo?”, and I think they might want to move in next.
@@uuaschbaer6131 Sorry to hear about that, but you are doing the same thing as us, finding animal love elsewhere. Haha. It's funny you say that about the Doves because the day after Coco passed away we saw the first Mourning Dove around our house just sitting on the driveway. Since then he/she has brought a couple friends and been a consistent character in the backyard community ever since. They are very loud flyers so be prepared to get startled when you walk into the back yard and scare them. Haha.
@@Simnettnutrition I know exactly what you mean haha. They’re like little tandem rotor helicopters when they take off. I was sorry to hear about your cats too. Now it’s other animals’ turn to be cared for, I guess. Wishing you and Crystal strength!
Derek, love your vids and absolutely love seeing you make highly nutritious plant-based meals over and over. It is very inspiring.
Genuinely grateful for the energy you put out. It is much needed. Thank you for all you share and do!
Thank you! I am happy to provide.
Congratulations on reaching 500k subs. You deserve 1M. Keep on rocking that great advice, awesome attitude and closeness to nature. July 4th I'll be at one year of being a vegan, I'm glad I tuned in to your channel. You and Crystal have made this past year fun and entertaining. So glad to be part of your Facebook group and a dedicated fan. Wishing all the best for you. Vegan for life.😊💚🌱 #simnettnutrition
15:27 That Michael Jackson move was hilarious! HAHAHAHA
How is it possible Derek looks more ripped during quarantine? This actually motivated to put the cereal down and watch you vid. Setting up a simnett approved dinner for tonight. You were the the reason I started my journey. Keep it up!🍑🥝🍓🥦🍠
Love you and Crystal. Love from San Diego, California 🧡
I love the fact that his girlfriend is laughting all the time in all the videos she is in, its so special to be having so much fun with your life partner
6:15 SAME! Routine is key! Screw the ''variety'' just for the Instagramability! :)
Next week : Full raw keto 5000 calorie challenge!
@@Simnettnutrition PHAHAHAHA
Hummingbirds, squirrels, that bike path & the final shot. What a beautiful video
Derek I’m curious if you had a chance to talk with Jon Venus about some of his doubts / health experiences back when you guys were on vacation?
Yes I did. He had some concerns back then but wasn't eating any animal products as far as I know.
Simnett Nutrition thanks Derek, at least it’s something he’s been open about with his doubts, and not a rushed decision for him. I hope he finds the balance that’s best for him, but I will be disappointed if he launches a PR move into the low carb v/blogosphere
@@RedPillVegan I am right with ya man.
@@RedPillVegan Now that he's not a vegan anymore he's just a generic fitness vlog channel. He's so dumb and dishonest that it wouldn't surprise me if he jumps on keto or antivegan movement to get new followers since he lost vegan audience.
@@davorbrijacak He's already being anti-vegan. And now he's going to go on all the anti-vegan carnivore channels for interviews. He's a disappointment, especially how he's now promoting nonveganism.
That hummingbird footage is the most wholesome thing ever
My dream is to one day have my own garden. So lucky and beautiful!!
Thanks for being such a positive influence in the Plant Based Movement. I love your positive attitude. Keep up the great work! 👍
Hahaha. The Michael Jackson part!😅
He he ;)
I appreciate the consistency, it is like a familiar place to relax when feeling down. Also, I appreciate the wildlife and nature content.
Your so close to 500k!!! Congrats!
I know! Thank you.
@@Simnettnutrition A Q and A in the woods with Crystal of course😘
@@Simnettnutrition I really want to know if it's safe for a vegan woman to eat a block of tofu every other day. I just started eating it a month ago, been vegan 10 years but never tried it. Well now i love it👍
@@Simnettnutrition I feel you won´t need to do somithing insanly spezial. Maybe do a Q&A Stream and send a Banana to all your subscribers. Pretty easy ;) Love how you handled the jon situatiution BTW just be there for him if he ever thinks about coming back to veganism and be a safe place in youtube. Unlike certian other Channels, that would challenge him to a Cagefight. Keep it up!
Maybe you and Crystal should try bake a vegan cake and film that? It could be fun!
Can we just stop a while and appreciate Krista? She is glowing!
Perfect time for a Simnett video!
I LOVE YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT MULCH! YOU ARE AWESOME! 🌱🍀🌿🍀🌱🌻
One day my feet will come off the ground on my dips LOL
Awesome seeing you get stronger!
I enjoyed this very much. The humming bird cam is so cool. The appreciation of good food and the gorgeous sunset was so up lifting.
Never have I seen a hummingbird actually rest while eating! What beautiful and clear footage you got!!
Are you going to make a video on the whole Jon Venus situation. It really concerns me and wondering if you have any of the same concerns he does?
No I won't make a video on it. I have no concerns. Of course I will take into account his and his families personal experience with the diet, but it doesn't change how I feel, my experience with it, the greater body of evidence suggesting it is healthful at all life stages and the tens of thousands who are my audience that are also thriving on it.
@Simnett Nutrition while I don’t necessarily think it’s fair to demand an entire video from you on the Jon situation, I do think it could use some brief addressing (you could even be non specific). It would be nice to see at least one “lifestyle” content creator to address it. One love guys🌱
@@Simnettnutrition the "greater body of evidence" what, opinion from bias "nutritionists". Why don't you listen to a CLOSE FRIEND of yours that is authentically expressing the health benefits of animal products in your diet.
Derek Thankk you!! So much for not being inhumane to the mice they are just animals who mean no harm and are trying to survive!! Thank you for the humane traps and I have a long time now I subscribed I find your videos very fun and enjoyable thank you for being genuine!! And being yourself!!
Thoughts on Jon leaving veganism?
Answered in the pinned comment.
I love these " what I eat in a day" videos, they are super helpful and give me ideas of different foods to eat. So thank you so much. Please continue to make these videos. Thanks again, I'm forever a fan.
You don’t see many arms like those on vegans
Its so great you are juuust about to hit half a million subscribers... well diserved! This is the kind of positive content that should grow to spread the message.
Thank you!
Man, so close to 500k subscriptions! So happy that your positive message reaches more and more people! I bet you must be among the top 10 UA-camrs that put out 20 minutes long videos on a regular basis that are watched from the first till the last second by the viewers and not just for the first minute before being skipped. Keep it up! 😊
Thanks for another great video Derek! Your videos never get old - they’re such a ray of positivity and good vibes - not to mention motivating. Oh and I may have LOL’d like 5 times - like when you pointed out that red onion, red bell pepper and red cabbage are all supposedly “red” 😂-
Oh and I love crystal’s laugh!! 💜💜
I'll never let that go! Like are we going to call those hearts you left us red? No, they are purple. Well according to the vegetable namers we would. 🤪 Glad we gave you a chuckle.
I cracked up multiple times during the vid (especially the MJ reference). This half hour had it all, gourmet dishes, education with the watermelon radish, wildlife and sports.
I, for one, am always looking forward to your eat in a day and don’t find it repetitive at all :)
I was waiting for a David Attenborough impression during that hummingbird scene
I havnt watched your channel in a while but have to say your energy is as uplifting as i remember. Thanks for putting a smile on my face Derek. Also youre looking super strong and healthy! 🌱💪
Love watching you guys I've learned so much at the age of 50. Thank you. I've had autoimmune thyroid disease for half my life and my health has improved greatly eating this way especially green smoothies 4x a day inc chia, fruit and flax. So cute seeing squirrels and humming birds. Don't have either here in Australia.
Derek - we love your personality! You had us cracking up several times during this video. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and beautiful food!
Simnett FDOE videos are literally the best on UA-cam! 😄🌱 always helps me keep my motivation to stay healthy
Oh wow thank you! I do put a lot of work into them so I am glad you see that. I waited hours for the hummingbird footage 🤣
Simnett Nutrition I was just going to comment that the hummingbird waltz totally made my day 😍
Derek I love your long videos! At times you mention how you get worried about the length of them but I am always happy to see when you upload a 30 to 40 minute video!
I never get bored with your cooking meals I love all that vibrant colorful vegs! A longer bike ride or nature would be great! Thanks see you next time!
Yes, stay consistant! What were they thinking wanting u to change what ur doing. Good lord 😯
Thanks for all ur help Derek. U r such a huge help!!
I like how you're always full of energy
Mr. Derek I like your videos more better than, any of the other so-called vegans. You're more down-to-earth and easy-to-follow keep doing what you doing sir God bless you take care.
Great! Glad you enjoy.
I’m down to 171 lbs so as of today I have been vegan for 1 year and weigh less than I have in about 6 years! My diet change was made because of a lot of factors and different people but your channel has been a major inspiration and source of information for me this last year! I look better than I ever have and feel better too! So thank you for the inspiration and information and keep being you because the world needs your level headed responses and positive attitude! Love you man (I also just got that protein powder, the salted maca caramel and the açaí blueberry. Both are delicious and the fermented protein really is easy on the stomach)
Excellent video Derek! You are the food artist! I just sent this video to my friend who is recovering from cancer. Again. She is just starting on her journey towards plant-based Wellness of course her two doctors do not have a clue. I spent three hours last night getting her started on reading food labels and watching UA-cam channels towards Whole Food plant-based lifestyle. Thanks for all your great work
Hey Derek, great video as always! I’ve been watching for a few years and your recipes are not boring. I appreciate your consistency and authenticity. Thank you so much for being yourself and sharing this amazing info with us !
Your bike trail footage in the forest is super calming.
I love the energy you and crystal bring into videos!
So close to 500k! Love to see your channel getting so much support! You guys are awesome. Showing how veganism doesnt have to be so complex. Whole plant foods...and you make it fun :)
"'I'm gonna stay consistent, b/c that's what works." Thank you!
What for absolutely amazing shots of those hummingbirds. So clever to put your camera next to the feeder. I wish we would have these wonderfull creatures in Germany.Thank you so much for inserting those shots :)
You guys are so inspiring on so many different levels, the world definitely needs more people like you! I'm so appreciative of for your content and the motivation to live a simpler, healthier all around in the moment lifestyle. 🤘🦄❤
Nice video. Love your food choices and lifestyle. You got in a home workout, a bike ride, vegan food, and gardening all in a day. So much good stuff. Hummingbirds and squirrels are nice too.
Michael Jackson 😆😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣And Derek in the garden, with Crystal laughing. lol 😂
I loved this vlog, there was so much variety. The hummingbird was SO cute! And I love how the peanuts below the tree for the squirrel was in a bowl. 💚🥰
And your garden!!! 👏😯 it looks so good! Cool idea with the hanging herb pot.
I’m still trying with my new journey on plant based! Basically I’ll eat oatmeal with walnuts! Flaxseed! Protein powder! For lunch I’ll make a fruit smoothie and a avocado! Tofu! Hummus rap! Thank you 🙏 for everything you do to help us! Like me! More help the better!
I don't know what it is about your videos, they always make my mood great and motivate me! Love them, you're doing such a great job!
Love your videos! 😊 I have no problem at all with you making similar meals everytime. I appreciate the honesty and it is still very fun and interesting to watch ❤️
I really appreciated the hummingbird footage (maybe add a few seconds worth in all your videos?)
Your food choices are not boring, they are healthy and, most importantly, they are your choices.
Great video!
I eat the same breakfast every day, there is a lot to be said for it. I look forward to it every day too and I keep adding extra little things to make it healthier. It takes a little pressure off when meal planning too, it’s like a third done for you. I actually recommend it as a tip to new vegans who don’t know what to eat ❤️
Thanks for the videos as always 😊 love to you and Crystal
Ok great idea about mixing the pasta types for variety. You guys are funny together while filming. Makes for good watching! So enjoy watching and seeing your ideas for meals!
Love the caterpillar, squirrel, hummingbirds, natural aspect to your garden ... amazing, environmentally friendly is the best way to go........ Also, ‘you should’ spend more time with your shoes off outside, be careful of course, but you will ‘ground yourself’ with your shoes off 👍🏻 look up Grounding and Earthing, (scientifically researched).
Food looks amazing, mouth watering veg and salad stuff ... WOW ... fantastic ideas to try out.
Thanks for sharing, Steve, UK 🙏😊 🐝
Hi Derek! I’m also a vegan athlete and really enjoy watching your videos- you’ve inspired me to start my own vegan UA-cam channel! Keep inspiring ❤️
Honestly one of the most wholesome channels on youtube❤️
I love your subtle humour! Your videos are really entertaining and dear.
I love these full day of eating and training vids because I get meal ideas and workout motivation. 🥊💪🏻
Consistency is a great thing!!
Loved the garden tour. I started a garden this year and have been watching a lot more gardening videos lately.
Lots of variety in this episode-great job putting it together! That lake looks so peaceful.
I FREAKING LOVE the humming bird shots!!! SO beautiful!!! :)
I personally like your consistency with meals and things!! You always have enough variety to keep me coming back to watch your latest vids. Besides, it often times takes repetition to really know how and why we do things.. so I like the repetition too. Don’t let naysayers influence you at all. You’re awesome. Just keep doing you and having fun and you will inspire way more people that way. If you let the negative Nancy’s in your head, they’ll mess up your good vibes and then that all has a trickle down effect to your content too. ✌🏻❤️✨🌱
I love the longer videos and the foods you eat! It has inspired me to start adding things to my diet I did not already have and I have gained so much knowledge watching your videos! Thank you!!
LOVED THIS VIDEO :) PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING. LOVE THE HUMMING BIRDS AND SQUIRRESL SUPER CUTE!!! BOTH OF YOU ARE AMZING, WONDERFUL AND ONE OF A KIND.