Age 76 been plant based no meat or dairy for over 13 years. Doctors and nurses have said whatever I’m doing, keep it up. They also said they want to clean up their diets. I’ve been told I look 35 to 45 years old. When I first start drinking green smoothies, a friend who I saw in Whole Foods and I hadn’t seen her in quite a few months, asked me if I had a facelift done!😂 I was around 63. I eat more quinoa with beans than rice. Lots of greens and frozen berries with bananas plus Sun Warrior Tahitian Vanilla Collagen in smoothies. I also add raw cacao, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and turmeric with black pepper (all from the spice cabinet) plus a bag of green tea. It’s so delicious and energizing! Great job Miranda on your videos!!!👏👏👏👏👏
@@krystalgarcia3397 I do! I saw Dr Kristi Funk on The Doctor TV program say we can do that. I’m so sorry I didn’t answer sooner as your question just came up on my phone.😊
Due to having angina suddenly right before covid began. I decided in one day to go 100% plant based/vegan. Lost around 40 lbs. Just celebrated my 3rd year. Feel great and angina left at the 3rd week! Thanks for the inspiration recipes Miranda. Love your channel.
I am not plant based, but enjoy your videos and ideas so much. You are very creative with simple ingredients and you balance health, simplicity and budget in the best way.(No time consuming or complicated ingredients or recipes, no big budget items. Just full plates that just happen to be meat, dairy and egg free. And we could all use more of that.)
thank you so much Yvonne!!! I always just share what works for me and thats simple meals I can make within my busy life and knowing everyones busy I hope that they can feel comfort in the low key meals!
My doctor suggested that I eat more plant based to help fix my tummy troubles. Tomorrow will be day one of eating plant based. I have been binge watching your videos. Thank you!
I am not plant-based, but I like getting ideas for no meat and gluten free recipes. You have given me so much inspiration, and I have been loving your channel so thank you!!!
I was completely plant based for several years, but have recently added 1 meal with fish once every other month or so. Hubby eats fish and chicken once in a while, but as we get older we are more conscientious of the health benefits of eating more plant based meals. My daughter has been a vegan since she was 11, she is now 24. I enjoy your meal ideas. They are easy and budget friendly. Also my daughter (she has a lot of food allergies) she does not have celiac but has an allergy to wheat. It wasn't until she was in Children's hospital when she was 15 that we found out you can have a wheat allergy but not have celiac. Thank you for your content.
I am in my 60s and have been vegetarian since being a teenager when it wasn't as popular as it is today , you really do have to know what you are doing to get enough protein but there is definitely more awareness today...much love from England 🏴
I was just watching the Pam Anderson documentary and she mentioned how wildly different being plant based was in the 90s people really thought you were odd for not eating the standard diet
Our household is whole food plant based, we are careful with our grocery budget, and I enjoy exercising - hence why you are one of my favorite channels!
I am plant based. We went plant based about 4 years ago and havent looked back. We live in New Zealand and have access to lots and lots of vege and fruit. Thanks for all you do.
I love, love, love this video friend! I have been vegan, whole food plant based for three years now, vegetarian or flexitarian, my entire life. I followed the Mennonite “More with Less” missionary approach raising my children, who are grown now. Meat was a side item only 4x a week. My husband and I eat for about $165 a week and that is not trying to be cheap, that’s organic and a few minimally processed foods. That is 3 meals and 2 snacks, about $11 a person per day. Most people spend more than that on one meal at fast food.
I always love when you pop into the comments and share about what works for you because you have such a good way with words! Not everyone’s trying to be cheap- and cheap doesn’t mean frugal! I think too often they cross and we consider ourselves frugal in some aspects because we get “more” out of life with small sacrifices in order to be able to put more into our life! Like travel! I’ll eat cheap to travel the word vs be in the same place my whole life! But I love that “more with less” such a peaceful way to think of life!
Hi miranda I am a vegetarian and have been my entire life (for 36 years 😊) and so were my parents and so were my grandparents and so were their parents and grandparents etc etc. Lol basically many many many many generations of vegetarians. But this is pretty common amongst Indian families. We do have dairy. But our main food includes lots of rice vegetables lentils and beans. 😊 I watch your videos mainly because you inspire me to be active and on top of things. ❤
We are plant based.?.for 3 years Went plant based for my health but have learned that we really like it and don’t really miss the meat and dairy I appreciate your videos and the ideas I’m receiving
Plant based due to severe spinal pain. Cut the cheese and milk out and I automatically felt better. I was bedbound with pain and I had nothing to lose. I just found your channel today and I am hooked
Here is a good quote for ya! My Dad would always quote this one from Mark Twain. "Hunger is a powerful sauce". Oh and I am plant based and have been for 3 years. Vegan for 7 years and vegetarian for 21 years.
Good tips. Here's one for the meat eaters out there. Instead of buying pre cut steaks, look for bigger packs of meat. I got a 6lb pork loin at 1.99lb last week, sliced it into pork chops and put it in the freezer. Quart sized freezer bags, 2-3 chops per bag, just throw one in the fridge and it will thaw overnight
Just wanted to say I have been watching you for quite some time and am a huge Dave Ramsey fan. You motivate and inspire me to keep the grocery budget tight so that I can hit other money goals! I eat everything but absolutely love plant based meals! It’s what I eat most of all. I love how simple you keep it!
Plant based! Love your videos and your attitude towards food. You have encouraged me so much. I have saved a lot on groceries since I started watching your channel. Keep shining sister!
We're a predominantly plant-based family of 5. All of us are vegetarian - the kids have been vegetarian since birth. My oldest two teenagers are passionate vegans, so it's just easier to keep all of our meals and groceries vegan. My husband and I and youngest kid sometimes eat a little dairy when we're out and about, but it's not a staple for us.
Lifelong vegetarian (40+ yrs). Plant based in the home but very rarely will have eggs or dairy if I am eating out. Btw, I ❤your budget meals. I used to spend so much on food, buying whatever I wanted regardless of cost. Now I am constantly looking for deals and sales and doing pantry or freezer meal weeks, etc. Your videos and tips have saved me so much money, and sparked my creativity. Thank you!❤
We eat plant based in our house! I’ve been plant based for 10 years. My daughter is 5 and has been plant based her whole life. Currently working on getting my plant based nutrition certification.
I've been a vegetarian for over 32 years. My husband is not a vegetarian but enjoys eating most of the vegetarian dishes I make. Our son decided to become a vegetarian when he was 12 years-old. He is 18 years-old now. I look for flexible meals that I can make part vegetarian and part with meat. I am looking forward to your rice video. I picked up a 20 pound bag of rice for $8.95 last month at Meijer.
I’d say I’m 60% plant based. I don’t buy meat/dairy products for use at home and cook plant based meals. When I’m with friends or family or out to dinner, I’m more flexible because where I live doesn’t have a ton of options for even vegetarians let alone vegan/plant-based eating. Working to get that percentage even higher this year!
Hello Miranda 🙏🌻😀 I have been plant based for almost 2years now and feel happier and healthier than ever!’❣️ And you my dear, have had a hand in that too!!! You and Tabitha Brown-another plant 🌱 channel, have been totally 💯 instrumental in my plant-based journey!! Thanks to you both and JESUS, it’s been life-changing🌹🕊❤️ Love you, your channel and this community!!😃🙌
I developed a food aversion to meat in October of 2021 which is when I found your channel. The aversion lasted about 9 months and yeah all those plant based "meats" could be expensive. I can eat meat again now, although not in great quantities. I still regularly watch your channel because I find most of your recipes to be easily adjusted if I want to add animal proteins to them.
I'm 46 and have been vegan or plant based for over 20 years. I enjoy getting inspirations from your videos, especially since you keep it simple and delicious. My purchasing is different than you as I typically purchase items in bulk for cheaper overall cost in the long run. I really hate shopping so I love that I can live out of my pantry for weeks at a time. Past several years I've started buying large amounts of produce from local farmers and complete home canning to enjoy throughout the year. I agree with you that frozen and canned food are fantastic options for budget friendly meals!
I've been vegetarian for most of my life. I think I ate animal products for less than 10 years in the last 45 years. I have been plant based for about 10 years now. I am also gluten free. I am the only plant based person in our house of 4.
I've been plant based for a year and a half. And I love it. It also keeping my grocery budget low. I've been watching your videos since I became plant based. And I've tried alot of your recipes and they have always been a hit with my family. For a meatless ground my family buys Anthony's tvp from Amazon and for the cost you get alot of meals from a bag.
Have been more plant based (90-95%) for a decade, our treat is to have neat if we go out. Husband got off all meds for high cholesterol after 2 years of 90% plant base food and adding more fruits, fresh greens, grains and nuts. Love your recipes!
Yes I am plant based. When I try and make meatless meals for my family I get a face smirk and am asked what is it. They are expensive to feed. They do love the fresh baked bread and your desserts however, but saving money on food is impossible because they all have different tastes. I cook for everyone, my grandkids too
It's everything in New Zealand. So it's summer. So lettuce is in season. They are still $6 a head. Our fresh produce is not going down. This month I heard inflation is 10% on grocerys. A bag of frozen mixed vegetables store brand is $5.20 a kg. I know I'm not eating a balanced diet so taking a multi vitamin to be better. Thank you for these videos. It's good to be reminded simple and easy healthy meals exist on a budget. I do your seasoned potato wedges often. I made a boo-boo and added way to much cyanne pepper the other day. Hot hot hot
I'm in a mixed household. I eat vegan and he's omni. His food definitely cost more. I agree that if you buy a lot of vegan "goodies" or junk, it's gotten pretty expensive. Basic veg, grain, beans and seasonal fruit are cost effective. I also buy frozen and some canned foods because I waste less. Thanks for sharing your ideas today!
I agree with wasting less when you buy frozen and can!!! If we buy all fresh it goes bad so quickly it’s awful and I can’t plan for a whole week that way
I’ve been vegetarian for 10 years. Mostly vegan but I do have cheese and eggs when it is inside a recipe. My husband is not plant based but he eats lots of plant based food because that’s usually what I cook (I do make him meat 1-2x a week)
I so enjoy your videos!! You can get any container and a bag of potting soil and save the seeds from some of your organic produce to grow your own. Even make your own tofu. ❤
Plant based here! I enjoy TJs as well. I think the organic sprouted tofu is slightly cheaper as well. I stock up (basically keep a case) on their shelf stable organic soy milk, it’s the best! Totally agree, keep the processed junk food out or to a minimum and it’s the best option! I tried that Babybel and it’s not good.
I eat plant based. My mom always said the same thing to us about not being hungry and I said it to my kids. I grew up in a remote area in northern MN in a large family. My mother was the queen of a budget friendly meal. It was rare for us to eat out or have processed food.
Based on your recent videos (btw I love all your content so do whatever you want on any given day) I decided to have a shopping date at joes with Mr Shellee. We are thrilled with prices and quality. Vegan Tikka Masala sauce makes a meal for three that lasts two meals.
I went vegetarian 15 years ago and Vegan 8 years ago. Been following you for about 2 or 3 years I think and love all the great tips and meal ideas you share. I lived in Arizona for 16 years and Trader Joe’s was my go to grocery store but unfortunately there is not one in Montana where I moved back to almost 2 years ago. Would love to see a veggie pasta bake recipe 😊
I am currently mostly plant based. I don't eat soy or fake meats. I do eat meat once in a while. Also some butter and cheese. But beans and rce are my favorite.
your open minded view on personal eating is super refreshing & up there w/ all the reasons i love watching your channel! i do eat cheese & eggs but i mostly keep it vegan or plant based. quick tip on eggs: I noticed at walmart (example) buying premade, already hardboiled & peeled 6 count is $2.54 so you can add that to a regular 12 count and it might be cheaper & more convenient than buying 2 12 counts.....anyway i like cooking from scratch or simple meals. oh, one thing i do is that i like cherries. but they're not cheap! so i buy frozen & i eat those as snacks. and it still makes me feel fancy :D i looove buying all frozen veggies. broccoli, green beans, mixed, etc. it's easy & it lasts longer and i can throw it into whatever i'm cooking. random tip: i also buy those $1 plant based milks from dollar tree & buy like 10. i dont need to buy milk for like 2 months. end note: a lot of it is just habit. when you're trying to eat more plants. everything you do is based on a habit you've created. so, if it's easier to cook from scratch, thats what you'll do. if its easier to buy premade food, that's what you'll do. we are creatures of habit. sorry it's a long reply! anyway,
I am 73 and have been whole food plant based for 4 years. I changed my diet because of high blood pressure and cholesterol. My diet change has allowed me to get off some of my medications. My husband however is not whole food plant based, so it is a challenge to try and get him to eat a little healthier. I don't eat a lot of meat replacements but once in awhile I do. Some upset my stomach, so I have to be careful what I buy. I appreciate your simple recipes and suggestions.
Hi Miranda- WFPB for the win! I love watching your channel, especially because things don't always look pinterest perfect. (Mine don't either!) Except your house, because you and hubs are a cleaning sensation!
I am not plant based. I just enjoy your plant ideas because I eat a lot of veggies and yournidwas get the creative juices flowing....I always think of you when I make a similar creme of mushroom soup/sauce for my meals. It's so good with jasmine rice. 😋 I also have a salad ready in the fridge as well. So convenient. I also try to prep/cook some veggies sides so I can through together and get lots of veggies in my diet.
Totally true about TJ’s. I know someone that works there lol 😉 The creamy cashew yogurt from TJ’s is my go to sour cream sub! And I’m Vegan, nearly 9 years now.
I will try a processed or packaged item first. Figure a big food company already spent the time and money to perfect the recipe. Try their version first then do my own version. This last grocery haul the two experiments were a Tuscan gnocchi with tomato sauce by the company Cauliflower. Excellent flavored gnocchi. The second experiment was from Green Giant frozen veggies. It was a combination of riced cauliflower, asparagus and mushrooms. It was yummy even without any added seasonings of any kind.
not plant based, but definitely have cut back on meats and added more veggies for fillers. we're ketotarian, i like veggies but i still have meat (chicken/fish) but just 4 ounces at a time is our serving size then i fill up 3/4 of the plate with veggies. no bread, usually a low-carb version, chickpea pasta doesn't seem to spike my blood sugar..yummy
My diet isn't soley plant-based. I generally eat whole foods, meat, dairy & fish/shellfish and avoid processed foods (except potato chips, lol). However, I eat vegetarian half time and really like exploring plant-based recipes. I appreciate you don't do much with "fake meat". That stuff is super processed. :( Trader Joe's is awesome. The part of this video I most enjoyed was your "let's get real" moment, where you said "I want everything for 50 cents per meal" isn''t feasible. LOVE IT! :)
I am in that category about not plant based but would like to incorporate more vegan/ vegetarian meals. Really not for the price of items ( I am fortunate) but more for the reality that my children and I need more of a balanced diet.
I really love that cashew yoghurt, hope it doesn’t bother your belly! I’m plant based💯🌱 I’m not a huge fan of the plant based meat alternatives. I’d rather make a black bean burger, etc Then again I could honestly live off of oats, blueberries broccoli and Japanese sweets🍠 I bought grapes this week too - yummy 🍇 What your mom said is SO true lol when hungry, anything! My mom used to tell us if we were hungry to eat a banana 🍌 which also works Gotta love moms💓 Great video. Stay warm.
WFPB here. There are some pretty yucky vegan cheeses out there (Daiya for one IMHO), but the brands CHAO and VIOLIFE are really yummy. Also, I make a lot of homemade cheese sauce using both Cashews or Cashew powder or potatoes and carrots depending on what I have on hand.
