I eat that Engine 2 stuff too. It's in line with the whole plant food no added fat diet taste wise. It's nice to have a convenient food for when I travel or don't want to cook.
Had my blood tested and my cholesterol and ldl levels were high even though I was WFPB SOS free for over a year. Wasn't until I watched your video several months ago that I realized I was in a similar situation as you. Purchased Esselstyn's book, after your recommendation and was so stoked that there was another option to get my levels down. I am not quite as healthy as you are yet but my levels have come down and I thank you so much for the information and your videos. You rock!
Same here. Just got my lipids checked and my total cholesterol is 174. I have been vegan for 1.5 years. I was so glad to find his video. Now, I need to change some things for sure.
So great to see you eat so well. Your life as a vegan is a wonderful anecdotal example of how cholesterol can be adversely affected by saturated fat. I love the vegan junk food, but it cannot trump the way whole plant foods make me feel. Be sure to scrape the avocado. The green part near the skin has a healing property according to Dr. Greger . Great video. TY!
That banana was so unripe, the sound of it peeling gave me shivers haha. Also adding stuff like cinnamon or cacao adds a lot of antioxidants to your oatmeal and also takes it next level
Great to see your progress. I'll have to try some of those Engine 2 burgers. The way you prepared that one made it look so legit. I wish you the best and glad to see you showing some different ways to eat healthy and trying some different foods based on what your health goals are. This is really a strong point for your channel man, I really do think you have the power to bring plant-based nutrition to a much broader audience and when you add in the Health Factor you can turn a lot of people away from a zombie future
You reminded me that I bought one of those Alpha Foods burritos and it was in my freezer. I needed something to eat for lunch today and that burrito was awesome! Hands down, the best vegan, store bought meal I have tasted yet! You speak the truth Sir, about those burritos!
I eat the Engine 2 raviolis all the time....You can throw them right in the air fryer from frozen (I do 8 minutes at 400). They come nice and crunchy on the outside and hot and perfect on the inside. I dip them in whatever sauce I'm using. They're really good this way!
Thank you so much for this video. My cholesterol went from 170 to 211. Sometimes I get lazy and don't prep healthy meals so I turn to process foods and a lot of peanut butter. I only weigh about 105 lbs and sometimes I feel weak. So I hope this helps me.
Too funny. I just made a beyond burger on Ezekiel bread yesterday. Love your videos man :) can't wait for your movie. So glad to be a part of supporting it and your dreams!
@Jessica Gadd I've tried the original and red pepper. Liked the original, but personally never really like red pepper, but if you do it's good. I know there are a few other flavors too, but I haven't tried them
Indy!! 😄😊🐻🐷🐹🐯😇 Chris, have you ever given Indy a raw head of cabbage to snack on? It is like having a ball/toy/bone textured for teeth item and meal, all at the same time! I know you said carrots are his favorite. 440 mg of sodium is extreme for a small item of food indeed!! 😱😰😵😳😬
I rarely eat processed foods, especially the mock meat products due to all the junk they put in it. Those Esselstyn pre made products seems like an awesome middleway. I'm definitely jelly and all of it looks delish (as it always do.) The diet is really doing you well (It sucks with the pants tho;p)
I live in your world at my house, doing the same thing, it's really hard. Sometimes I want to cry.i keep telling myself I'm OK. I'm eating potatoes, sweet potatoes, pinto beans, I ran out of fruit 2 days ago, but I do have applesauce cups. Life is rough. I'm making my own bread . No salt. I think I'll make tortillas with it. My blood presure has been going down.
Indy😍 What a good boy! Thanks for the video. I appreciate your honesty about the diet. No false expectations about how great something is. Also that was a big bowl of oranges! Yummy 🌱💚
Congrats on your healthier blood levels, Chris. 😊 I wish I had a Whole Foods near me so I could try some of this stuff. I don't eat as "clean" as you, yet, but hopefully I'll get there sometime soon. xx
I can relate to the favorite clothes issue! I saved one pair of pants that I found in a thrift store and put them aside and kind of forgot about them. Guess what? They're too big now, oops. Maybe you can find your favorite pair in a smaller size in a thrift store...
Man I’m Diggin your content great stuff. Iv been vegan for 5 years now. I’m thinking about cutting the salt out just wondering on a low salt diet Do you ever feel weak or any energy affects? I don’t see too many vegan channels talking about low salt diet’s
wow Chris, I cant eat corn, not like leafy greens, or nightshades so I know your pain. Think about not eating a food with potato, tomato, peppers, or eggplant. I just can't think of cutting anything else out....
Thanks for the update, Chris. I battle with genetically high cholesterol, too, and this diet is really hard to adhere to. I appreciate everything you've done and the ideas you've generated to help make it a little more tolerable. I am curious what you normally eat in a day - when you don't have the Engine 2 convenience foods available?
I don't think the Dr was right in what he was advising me to do. i figured my own health out on my own and came to him with the results. I continue to exercise daily. Can't say I have been doing too much cardio though.
As a Radical Vegan myself not so long as Your’s from Overseas ,viewing this wonderful piece I see the Message on the T- Shirt 👚 coz my Radical Vegan lifestyles Diet base my Unenlighten Existence therefore My Vegan Diet is Sacred Scripture Inspired Purification even fasting mortification Joyful 😃 Existence.
The Vegan Zombie : well it must be the best nondairy product, so I will search again. I also stopped in to Hercules Candy in E.Syracuse and purchased way too much vegan chocolate 🍫,hehehe 🎃(I was star struck when no egg Craig’s mom helped me.)
Aww, your doggie is a sweetheart! Did you name him because Indiana Jone's got his name from his dog? Just wanted to share something kinda important with you (and others) about oranges. It is taught in Ayurvedic medicine (the original science of health and medicine from the Vedas) that oranges should really only be consumed early in the day. They are "gold in the morning, silver in the afternoon, and lead at night." It has to do with the processing and the digestive tract. Obviously, you're doing so many things right, but just be careful with that as a near-bedtime snack. The cherries are perfect, because they do make you sleepy!
Everything but the bagel seasoning has lots of salt. I stopped buying it for that reason. Avocado has lots of oil. I have to be very strict but I guess it could work for some.
Traci Waltman what are you talking about? I don’t mean to be rude, but his dog is happy around him. He is a great dog daddy! And yes, dogs can be vegan. I have two happy healthy vegan dogs. His dog is vegan too. Take care:)
The only thing I can't stand about 'what I eat' videos is hearing them chew and everything slosh around in their mouth. I can't even stand hearing myself chew
I eat that Engine 2 stuff too. It's in line with the whole plant food no added fat diet taste wise. It's nice to have a convenient food for when I travel or don't want to cook.
Had my blood tested and my cholesterol and ldl levels were high even though I was WFPB SOS free for over a year. Wasn't until I watched your video several months ago that I realized I was in a similar situation as you. Purchased Esselstyn's book, after your recommendation and was so stoked that there was another option to get my levels down. I am not quite as healthy as you are yet but my levels have come down and I thank you so much for the information and your videos. You rock!
Esselstyn is amazing
Same here. Just got my lipids checked and my total cholesterol is 174. I have been vegan for 1.5 years. I was so glad to find his video. Now, I need to change some things for sure.
I'm really glad you're doing videos focusing on no oil!
So great to see you eat so well. Your life as a vegan is a wonderful anecdotal example of how cholesterol can be adversely affected by saturated fat. I love the vegan junk food, but it cannot trump the way whole plant foods make me feel. Be sure to scrape the avocado. The green part near the skin has a healing property according to Dr. Greger . Great video. TY!
That banana was so unripe, the sound of it peeling gave me shivers haha. Also adding stuff like cinnamon or cacao adds a lot of antioxidants to your oatmeal and also takes it next level
I usually add cinnamon and cacao to my oats and smoothies.
I hate ripe bananas. They’re gross to me. Everyone doesn’t like them the same.
The part of that about the banana actually made me laugh. So good. 😄
Engine 2 products unfortunately are not available yet in Canada.
Great video! FYI - Engine 2 was acquired by Whole Foods. That's why it's only available there.
Great to see your progress. I'll have to try some of those Engine 2 burgers. The way you prepared that one made it look so legit. I wish you the best and glad to see you showing some different ways to eat healthy and trying some different foods based on what your health goals are. This is really a strong point for your channel man, I really do think you have the power to bring plant-based nutrition to a much broader audience and when you add in the Health Factor you can turn a lot of people away from a zombie future
Really love this type of video. The way you talk to Indy is so full of love, it's heartwarming
You reminded me that I bought one of those Alpha Foods burritos and it was in my freezer. I needed something to eat for lunch today and that burrito was awesome! Hands down, the best vegan, store bought meal I have tasted yet! You speak the truth Sir, about those burritos!
Groovy work with your No Oil Low Salt eating, Chris ...so admire you! You rock! :)
I eat the Engine 2 raviolis all the time....You can throw them right in the air fryer from frozen (I do 8 minutes at 400). They come nice and crunchy on the outside and hot and perfect on the inside. I dip them in whatever sauce I'm using. They're really good this way!
I plan to start this diet today. Trying it out
Thank you so much for this video. My cholesterol went from 170 to 211. Sometimes I get lazy and don't prep healthy meals so I turn to process foods and a lot of peanut butter. I only weigh about 105 lbs and sometimes I feel weak. So I hope this helps me.
Too funny. I just made a beyond burger on Ezekiel bread yesterday. Love your videos man :) can't wait for your movie. So glad to be a part of supporting it and your dreams!
Would love to know your cholesterol numbers since adding back in avocado and a bit of nut butter.
Someone needs to create and produce their own zombie themed food line that could cater to low salt and no oil! 😏
Love your shirts!!! And Indy is SO ADORABLE and BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you for all of the tips and ideas!
😊😊😊
Engine 2 hummus is bomb. Next time you go to whole foods, definitely check it out
@Jessica Gadd I've tried the original and red pepper. Liked the original, but personally never really like red pepper, but if you do it's good. I know there are a few other flavors too, but I haven't tried them
You know because of being you I bought a Chefman air fryer like yours!! It's pretty good. Use it often
Indy!! 😄😊🐻🐷🐹🐯😇 Chris, have you ever given Indy a raw head of cabbage to snack on? It is like having a ball/toy/bone textured for teeth item and meal, all at the same time! I know you said carrots are his favorite. 440 mg of sodium is extreme for a small item of food indeed!! 😱😰😵😳😬
No cinnamon on the oats!?.....sacrilegious
I usually add cinnamon and cacao.
I rarely eat processed foods, especially the mock meat products due to all the junk they put in it. Those Esselstyn pre made products seems like an awesome middleway. I'm definitely jelly and all of it looks delish (as it always do.) The diet is really doing you well (It sucks with the pants tho;p)
I do that in the morning too! Just like that but I put a little bit of peanut butter and some walnuts too and eat it with an apple and banana..yum!
And cinnamon🤘
I live in your world at my house, doing the same thing, it's really hard. Sometimes I want to cry.i keep telling myself I'm OK. I'm eating potatoes, sweet potatoes, pinto beans, I ran out of fruit 2 days ago, but I do have applesauce cups. Life is rough. I'm making my own bread . No salt. I think I'll make tortillas with it. My blood presure has been going down.
Your food looked great and nutritious. I loved seeing more of Indy the Pup. He's so handsome! Also, I can't believe how long your beard is already.
Great content! I use chickpea filling in my sandwiches, sometimes. It is very tasting and filling!
Indy😍 What a good boy! Thanks for the video. I appreciate your honesty about the diet. No false expectations about how great something is. Also that was a big bowl of oranges! Yummy 🌱💚
Weight loss inspo! Love the SOS free videos. Also love that Albany WF!
I just found the Alpha vegan pot pie yesterday... loved it
I'm planning on making a mushroom bean burger or taco with my bread I make
Ur amazing! Thanks so much... Keep the recipes coming!!
Congrats on your healthier blood levels, Chris. 😊 I wish I had a Whole Foods near me so I could try some of this stuff. I don't eat as "clean" as you, yet, but hopefully I'll get there sometime soon. xx
Sure helpful learning from you and have these ideas and suggestions, thanks.
Fun you used a wooden spoon in your oatmeal!
I ❤️Indy the pup
Wow! I really like the raw sauce to put over the pasta don't know why I never even thought of that yum can't wait to try it :-) thank you
I can relate to the favorite clothes issue! I saved one pair of pants that I found in a thrift store and put them aside and kind of forgot about them. Guess what? They're too big now, oops.
Maybe you can find your favorite pair in a smaller size in a thrift store...
Sorry, but I missed the diet you said you were following? I need to get my blood values/weight done too0!
Man I’m Diggin your content great stuff. Iv been vegan for 5 years now. I’m thinking about cutting the salt out just wondering on a low salt diet Do you ever feel weak or any energy affects? I don’t see too many vegan channels talking about low salt diet’s
Looks amazing! Thanks Chris :-)
I want to try the Engine 2 ravioli. I have to drive 50 minutes to get to Trader's and Whole foods. It's going to be a while before I get there.
Your dog is cute snooping..lol
Appreciate these videos very much. Nice $150 haul from whole foods!
What kind of oatmeal is that? It looks like it has more than just oatmeal in it. Looks tasty!
I'm guessing Chris is using ROLLED oats...NOT INSTANT oats!
i love the poblano black bean engine 2 burger. i don't go to WF that often though. wegmans all the way!
Wish we could get the Engine 2 food items in Syracuse or Ithaca.
Yeah, that would be nice.
Nice video, but could you please explain to us the basis of a no oil/low salt diet. What determined you to do this?
This video explains why. ua-cam.com/video/P7GQ-IHayEk/v-deo.html
Great videos!! Mustard makes me really bloated on my no salt diet... it has sodium i see, do you consume sodium free mustard ?
wow Chris, I cant eat corn, not like leafy greens, or nightshades so I know your pain. Think about not eating a food with potato, tomato, peppers, or eggplant. I just can't think of cutting anything else out....
Wait I thought Engine 2 products were discontinued by Whole Foods ( the store)???
Where did you buy your shirt?
Why did you give up this way of eating SOS free?
Great video as usual. I have a question for you.. how do you feel about all the hype about avocado not being classed as vegan
Souzanna Thornton I think it’s ridiculous. They’re vegan and if they aren’t by the same logic, almost nothing is.
Thanks for the update, Chris. I battle with genetically high cholesterol, too, and this diet is really hard to adhere to. I appreciate everything you've done and the ideas you've generated to help make it a little more tolerable. I am curious what you normally eat in a day - when you don't have the Engine 2 convenience foods available?
I've done a few other videos on what I usually eat. ua-cam.com/video/xOK9QfwQ88o/v-deo.html
Whats the burger?
How has your fitness been with the diet? Have you tried more long form cardio like the doctor ordered, or stayed on your calisthenics?
I don't think the Dr was right in what he was advising me to do. i figured my own health out on my own and came to him with the results. I continue to exercise daily. Can't say I have been doing too much cardio though.
Indy is so precious I'm gonna fuckin cry 😣😣 what a handsome boyyyy
Engine 2 products can be a life saver at times.
Indy 😍 German Shepherds are so smart and well behaved 😊
As a Radical Vegan myself not so long as Your’s from Overseas ,viewing this wonderful piece I see the Message on the T- Shirt 👚 coz my Radical Vegan lifestyles Diet base my Unenlighten Existence therefore My Vegan Diet is Sacred Scripture Inspired Purification even fasting mortification Joyful 😃 Existence.
Love that dog!
Great video
Don’t you like steel cut oats? Anyways I went to Wegmans (Erie blvd.) and all the Oatley was gone!!!!!! Wtf......
yeah, I went there last night to get some and it was gone. A bunch of other Wegmans have it now too. But the one by me doesn't. Rt 57.
The Vegan Zombie : well it must be the best nondairy product, so I will search again. I also stopped in to Hercules Candy in E.Syracuse and purchased way too much vegan chocolate 🍫,hehehe 🎃(I was star struck when no egg Craig’s mom helped me.)
Look for the pants you loved (that no longer fit you) on ebay...you are bound to find them there!
Love the dog..!
Love Indy the dog. I'm from Indy!!!
Love your tee
I LOVE those ravioli!
If this is a NO OIL diet why would you eat avocados?
Brittany Flowerday That's true but he said NO oils.
I believe he was coming off of the oil free and just introducing avocados and nuts back into his diet.
crains1973 Oh, well that's kool. Avocados!! Good stuff!😋
Banana is not ripe. Of course, that is important.
That ravioli is seriously good and a whole package is 320 calories (if you care about that).
Aww, your doggie is a sweetheart! Did you name him because Indiana Jone's got his name from his dog?
Just wanted to share something kinda important with you (and others) about oranges. It is taught in Ayurvedic medicine (the original science of health and medicine from the Vedas) that oranges should really only be consumed early in the day. They are "gold in the morning, silver in the afternoon, and lead at night." It has to do with the processing and the digestive tract. Obviously, you're doing so many things right, but just be careful with that as a near-bedtime snack. The cherries are perfect, because they do make you sleepy!
Yes, that's why I named him Indy.
Sweetest pup ever!
Have you thought about getting someone tailor your pants so they fit?
Vegan gang here 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
Everything but the bagel seasoning has lots of salt. I stopped buying it for that reason. Avocado has lots of oil. I have to be very strict but I guess it could work for some.
Definitely had zombies out there at that time
There was just a chick-fil-a ad in this video!! #triggered
And I got a milk add.
😂 another medication ad. Maybe the vibes are trying to tell me something? 😮
Burger looks pretty good
That banana is not ripe :(
Alpha Burrito looks good. However, with 11g of fat and 6g of it Saturated 😬. I'll have to pass.
Keep the information comming. 👍
Video is bit too long
I could swear you just shaved off your beard.....you are prolific!
That banana is painfully underripe!
It would be nice to have a What i eat in a day video without packaged products. Those are way too expensive.
What do you do for a living? Or is this your business, vegan videos?
Is the dog vegan too? Can dogs be vegan? Your dog seems apprehensive around you. Sorry, don't mean to be rude, but the dog seemed uncomfortable.
Traci Waltman what are you talking about? I don’t mean to be rude, but his dog is happy around him. He is a great dog daddy!
And yes, dogs can be vegan. I have two happy healthy vegan dogs. His dog is vegan too.
Take care:)
The only thing I can't stand about 'what I eat' videos is hearing them chew and everything slosh around in their mouth. I can't even stand hearing myself chew
your going to get salt deficiency
looks yummy...jk
He doesn’t show himself eating it much , kinda bothers me
Go bankrupt eating your way. Get an instant pot and start cooking real whole foods like grains, beans, potatoes.
Brother, you need a steak.
@Brittany Flowerday Ok babe, lets see you in 5 years on your vegan diet :)