Been a subscriber for many years and have really enjoyed your recipes. (I think you were around 40,000 subs when I found your channel.) I don't have a use for animal-based meals, so I'm probably gonna take off. But, for what its worth, I regularly make your recipes and they will certainly continue to be a part of my family's life. Wishing you the absolute best with your baby and your new life. ❤
Why so much hate??? I’m vegan too but I understand her situation and I’m not unsubscribing!!! For people that are vegan because they care for animals so much it’s all bs look how much hate you have to a living human being!!!
@@Cami_BarbieDolls how strange, just saying 'I'm leaving the channel' for personal reasons is not hate. I haven't seen any comments expressing hate. Maybe the hate is in your own heart projecting onto others?
I feel your words and think it is a great decision for you. Sometimes I feel like eating egg (vegan for 8 years now) but then I remember what needs to happen for an egg to be on my plate and I just can't. Like yes my health is important and my blood work could be better but those baby chickens need to die for that! How could I possibly just overlook that for my own sake? Of course there would be less stress in social situations or less discussions or more freedom when I'm out. That really is the downfall to veganism. Yes my life would be easier just eating everything in balance but my heart just can't
@@mic9965 No that is not about how they care for the animals it is about how baby chickens even in that farms have to die if you can't use them as egg producing chickens. Believe me we have better farms when it comes to taking care of the animals than in the US (living in Switzerland). It is the fact that you can't predict what sex comes out of an egg and you can't use the male chickens on an egg producing farm so the male eventually gets killed somewhere other than this farm and this is the problem with even the best farm. The only way would be if they keep all of their animals that are born for ever and don't produce eggs so they always just have a little amount of eggs and no one gets killed. That you only find with private people and not farmers who need to live from their produce.
@@sophieanastasia2793 I live in a major city and the farm I buy from is small and doesn’t kill their chickens. They sell mostly produce but also eggs from the chickens they care for and many of them are surrendered chickens. I’ve been to their farm and buy from them every week at our farmers market.
Alyssa your body your choice, I’ll continue to support you watch your content because I genuinely like you☺️❤️ you came across my feed back in the day when I needed help with meal prep, smoothies, and your what I eat in a day videos are my fave. You gave insight on how to create a routine but also how switch things up for variety. You totally have to do what’s right for you and those that don’t get that aren’t being supportive. I’m excited for this new journey for you, thanks for sharing❤
I had the same experience with dairy; after cutting out dairy for 5-6 years, I can handle it fine now and don't have any of the symptoms I did before 🤷🏼♀️ I don't think I could ever eat meat again, but I respect your choice; I'm glad that you're feeling good and happy ❤️
Thank you for sharing your journey with food and where you’re at now. I myself made a similar transition a few years ago for the sake of my health and the wellness of a future pregnancy, love your content!! Bless you and your baby!! ❤😄💕🙏🏼
I was plant based vegan for 4 years but was very anemic and lost my period. I spent so much money on supplements that didn't work. I slowly transitioned from vegan to vegetarian and then started eating chicken and fish. Now I eat everything in moderation and got my period back and my hair stopped falling out :) I feel a lot more energy and less migraines too :) LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
Of course your diet your choice, always! Unless you decide give lessons to others, which you are not doing. My personal humble experience is that i was years thinking that plant based or vegetarian was the key. But discovered now, based on those science papers shared in the 'Physicians committee Exam Room' that the key is Whole Foods, not just plant based. Ultra processed foods, sugars and saturated fats out. Ultra processed foots, even if vegan, are not ok for your body. And, matters what you bring in: whole foods, grains, legumes whole flours, tofu, nuts and seeds, and lots of veggies and fruits as well. All of these every day/week makes the most balanced diet; supported by millions of scientific articles not just a few. This podcast is run but very well known doctors; many of them also professors in prestigious universities that publish in prestigious peer reviewed journals....it as my eye opener. May be of value for of you guys...enjoy eating healthy; but check what healthy is supported by the medical community on this new exiting field of 'WFPB'(Whole Food Plant Based--> if you type this before the name of a recipe, the delicious creative healthy options will blow your mind :)
@@RoxinaSolerGamborena I was actually whole foods plant based vegan. Like I ate as clean as you got. I only ate vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and legumes. I cooked everything at home because I was afraid of not being in control of what they were putting in my food. I never ate any processed, sugar, ready-to eat food. Everything was homemade and whole -- the healthiest you can imagine. To a point looking back I was probably orthorexic because of my fear of eating anything unhealthy or processed. I worked out every single day at 4am before work. I spent hundreds if not thousands on superfoods and supplements. My body was telling me otherwise. So yes, I did everything you said.
Were u taking a multivitamin and consuming enough macros? Do you know who Gary yourofsky is? Did you talk to doctor and did they recommend an iron supplement and or test your blood?
@@RoxinaSolerGamborena you’ll be fine on ultra processed food assuming cholesterol is normal and bodyfat isn’t too high or low and macros are adequate. Have you read the studies you listed or are you repeating what someone else has said? How did you even learn about plant based eating and do you know who Gary yourofsky is?
Please, do get informed before correlating lactose in cheese with its negative impact on health. Leaving out totally also the impact that growing cows has on the environment. And the cruelty animals are exposed to. By the way, do be aware cows are constantly pregnant so they can produce milk. And as a consequence, all the hormones in their milk is hyper concentrated in cheese. Not talking about the fat content of cheese...if interested in learning facts, based on science, type 'Physicians committee, the exam room, and cheese: best science based podcast on the benefits of Whole Foods Plant Based and the impact of animal products on human health...
There will definitely be some ppl sharpening their pitchforks while watching this… hopefully they’ll keep their comments to themselves. I’m glad you did what you believe is best for yourself and your baby. Congrats on the pregnancy!
If she ate dogs she’d probably “feel” the same. Gluten free without celiac makes no sense I wouldn’t be surprised if she doesn’t know what veganism is and who Gary yourofsky is Simple tasty plant based recipes with balanced macros is great
@@Assassin99584 he definitely has some philosophies and or actions I disagree with and can be emotional at times and the best speech by Gary has made a positive impact. Have you seen it before?
@@Assassin99584 how many hours do you spend a day defending carnism and spreading unsubstantiated claims and ignoring ppl with valid arguments or criticisms? If you haven’t taken engineering before I think it’d really benefit you. It’s never too late to learn something new
You did with gluten what I did with eggs. I was allergic to eggs all my life. Then I spoke with my doctor about trying them to see if I was still allergic and low and behold...I was no longer allergic. I love you girl. Your conversations are always awesome. You have helped me so much, Alyssa. Thanks for sharing.
Good for you to make a change for YOUR body. I’ve been vegan for 10years. I’ve had one amazing pregnancy, my second pregnancy I felt off but I didn’t listen to my body..I’m on my third and due any day and I knew I had to include some animal high quality myself. On occasion and listening to my body…It’s different for everyone and I appreciate your openness. Your health matters too.
Same as you was plants based for a while and then of birth control for a year and couldn’t get my period back. A month after starting to incorporate a bit of animal products I got pregnant. Then was on and off and after 3 kids I just felt very depleted and started having a bit. Feel also generally better but really I eat animal products maybe 2 times a week so not so often but it’s enough for me.
Interesting timely video! I’ve been plantbased for 10 years and have recently added eggs back in and plan to slowly add in more. My hair stated shedding at alarming rates and a bald spot at my crown. I need more complete protein and iron.
God bless you. I pray you have a successful pregnancy and birth. You were the first channel I found when I was transitioning to a mostly plant based lifestyle. I look forward to what you continue to share on this channel.
I’m not vegan or vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, or any of the other xyz frees. I followed your channel yeeeears ago because I was looking for new recipes that were healthy, simple to make, and tasty. I knew that I could always incorporate any protein of my choice. I also followed you because I enjoyed your personality and you have the most calming voice and watching you make matcha is always so soothing lol. I say all that to say that I stand with ya with however / whichever way you want to eat (I saw the comments and like hot damn. What in the world).
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You have to do what's best for you. I am neither vegetarian or vegan but I like your channel to have more ideas for my meals. I will continue to watch.
I too stopped eating a plant based diet and noticed an improvement in energy and hair loss. Would you be comfortable sharing what nutrients were deficient? I know there is quite a list that can be more difficult to get in a plant based diet.
I’m glad that you have done the research to find what is best for you. I don’t understand why people have beliefs that all humans in all regions and walks of life must eat in one particular way and never deviate. Everyone is different and has different needs and those needs can change during your lifetime! I just refuse to subscribe to those beliefs. Best wishes to you and your family!
I'm vegetarian, but I've never followed you because I thought you were vegan or something. You were always honest about eggs and fish being occasionally added to your diet. I follow you because I like your creative plant based dishes and think you are interesting. I hope you continue to share your journey and recipes. No judgment here. Life is too short. We are all doing the best we can. Sending you good vibes and congrats on your pregnancy ✨️
Sour dough can be very good for you. Homemade is best. May God bless you on your new "more" diet. Animal products have things in them that benefit our bodies.
Interested to see postpartum I have lots of people tell me they can eat differently while pregnant like they can tolerate things they normally can’t. Hoping you all the best good for you listening to your body and not being so rigid and open to change.❤
I have loved so many of your recipes throughout the yrs. It is a little disappointing that you will not be plant based anymore. But I understand it is your choice. I unfortunately will have to stop following too. I wish you nothing but the best!! 🙂
I have noticed that about a few vegans. They just follow the trends. From veganism, to van life, to solo travel. Copy cats. However, she never said in her videos that she was vegan. I think she’s always had some animal products
Hi Alyssa. I Followed you in the beginning because I am Gluten free but I also follow because I love the recipes in general using whole foods. Praying for you and baby 💓
Thanks for sharing your update. I’m a big believer of intuitive eating, every body is different and you should do what works for you! I’m just curious on the test results that helped support your decision on your diet - was it a sudden drop in levels on key minerals and nutrients that were otherwise fairly normal that prompted this decision or were you always low in these areas while on a mainly plant based diet?
Good on you for making the decision to give your body the nutrients it needs. I think you hit the nail on the head when you were talking about healing your gut. I'm no doctor, but from my own experience I've learned that the health of our gut truly does impact every other system in the body. So many autoimmune conditions and allergies can be mitigated or managed better when our gut is thriving. I'll continue to watch and support your authentic content. May God continue to bless your pregnancy.
I was wondering why I didn’t see your videos anymore. Didn’t realize you weren’t vegan anymore. But thank you for all the great recipes. Good luck! And congratulations on motherhood. No need for me to subscribe anymore 😢
I am so so happy for you. Did you ever suffer from irregular or anovulatory cycle? Cause I do, so I just thought it might be from nutrient malnutrition 🤷 I am at a healthy body weight but I strugled with anorexia in the past. Thank you for this video
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Everybody has different fases of their life and with different needs! The most important thing is to do our best at staying healthy! Animals do the same!
Your skin looks great and indicator that you are feeding your insides correctly. I feel that in general, we All need to police our foods because our government is not protecting Us; GMO's (unlabeled), growth hormones & antibiotics in our meats, waxes on our fruits & vegetables ... there's so much worries that I wish there was a pill that I could take. Anyways, do You & don't look back. I hope you continue with your healthy versions of desserts. ✌️ Peace 🕊️
Thank you for sharing this information. I watched you because you were plantbased and your recipes. I have unsubscribed, but wish you the best in journey.
Amazing!! I felt the same way and little by little I had been introducing mostly red grass feed meat, besides seafood, can’t do poultry or pork but it’s all good, I am letting my body to guide me, although I am lactose intolerance the dairy part I am still on plant base or vegan products other than that I am happy that you are taking care of your and the baby… congrats 🎉🎉🎉
This is interesting because I'm new to your videos and I realize now that the reason you were vegan was because of your health. If it were not for that e.g your dairy intolerance, you would not have changed your diet. I am vegan because I don't want to participate in the suffering of animals before they die (or, in the case of dairy and eggs, they way they are treated when producing.) It is absolutely heart-breaking and horrendous. I'd kind of known about it for awhile - I'd seen photos like most of us, and just turned away - but I read part of a book about factory farming because a friend's husband had written it and that was it for me. At first I thought I would just buy meat or eggs/dairy from farms where I knew they were humanely treated. I then realized it would be virtually impossible to determine that when eating out, difficult to find and expensive. So I just decided to become a vegetarian. It's been about 15 years, I've never missed it and in fact the thought of eating flesh grosses me out now. I am 61 and extremely healthy with great energy (I walk 10 miles a day in my job and take dance classes twice a week.) I wasn't vegan for quite a while - I didn't know how animals are treated in factory farming with regard to dairy and eggs. I had the idea that vegans were sort of extreme. But when I found out what happens to animals in those food industries, I had to give it up. And again, I've never, ever missed it. There's nothing extreme about it, it's very easy to do and again, I am very healthy. (I don't even like the taste of milk anymore - it seems really heavy and thick and, like meat, now kind of grosses me out!) I guess it is disappointing to me that animal suffering had not even a tiny bit to do with your decision to go vegan. It bothers me that you would have an entire video basically encouraging people to go back to meat and dairy products. If people don't need to, why would you encourage them to when it means being complicit in the suffering of animals? (And to anyone reading this who thinks it's stupid - I challenge you to do some research and find out how these animals live and are treated and get back to me. I also ask - what's stupid about being kind?) I understand you wanted to increase your chances of getting pregnant, but it doesn't seem like you had any issues. Not everyone gets pregnant instantly. Six months is pretty quick. And I don't know what "experts" you spoke to, but I highly doubt that eating animal products improves egg quality. A healthy diet does. It bothers me that you are encouraging women to eat meat and dairy for something that is not necessarily true. I would like to also say that personally I don't mind enduring a bit of inconvenience in social situations because I am vegan - I feel it's a small sacrifice to make for not participating in the suffering of animals. Anyhow - why does it have to be all one way or another? You could still eat/drink animal products in certain situations without giving up being vegan or vegetarian altogether. We all do what we are able, there's no rule that says it has to be all or nothing. In any case, it's your decision and we all do what is best for ourselves, but it does bother me nonetheless that you are so cavalier about returning to animal products without considering the other reasons for not doing so. It doesn't seem to have entered your head at all.
This is the difference between "plant based" and "vegans". As soon as a plant based eater understands how deficient the diet is they change, vegans have to experience serious physical degradation before they abandon the cult. A few even ride it to their death.
After being plant-based for 9 years, in 2021 I started eating fish and in 2022, after a year of craving chicken, I decided my body was telling me something. In fact, due to health issues, I need to look at sporadically doing keto (my doctor endorsed!) and I personally can’t see achieving that without animal products. So I’ve been easing back into it. It’s so key to do what your health dictates. I have compassion for animals, too, so I do my best with the income I have and choices I can make to be as conscious as possible. Every body goes through changes and we need to meet our bodies with where they are at. Good for you. ❤️ Best wishes for your third trimester!
check out yt chs: Nutrition with judy and also, Steak and butter gal = both were vegan (12/6 years) and switched to eating due to becoming sicker and sicker on plant based.
You should check out the work of Dr. Mcdougall. Basically, he says gluten is no big deal but avoid meat/dairy, and he quotes a lot of studies to back up his position.
Thank you for sharing, I loved your explanations, open and honest ! Wishing you All The Best in your Beautiful Journey 💕 I’m happy to keep following you 😁💐
Hey - ya gotta do what's best for you & your body! Period... I went vegetarian years but stopped bc I lost too much weight and became anemic... Now, I'm plant based & gluten-free (due to IBS-C) & eat fish or chicken no more than 2× in a week.
I had a successful vegan pregnancy. My son is now 1. After being pregnant and breastfeeding I was feeling depleted. My hair was brittle, my nails, etc. I felt like I was really lacking in nutrients since pregnancy and breastfeeding takes so much out of you. I have no added animal products into my diet and feel so much better! It isn't an easy decision. I am now pregnant again (1st trimester) and hoping these changes will help me feel less depleted!
Just found your channel. I am not vegan because J never feel well eating that way but I am gluten free. I find that our bodies change. What works at one stage may not work at another. At 71 I cannot eat the way I did at even 50. Frankly it is hard to really tune in to your body because there are so many conflicting messages. And different people need different things at different stages of life. By now you may have had your baby, or are really close. Good luck!!
I am happy for you that you are feeling well! Listen to our body, mind & spirit is important. I switched back from vegan to intuitive eating after i had brocken my spine on three spots and was at Rehabilitation clinic... they didnt serve vegan food.... turned out i feel better since then.... i do believe that everybody has his own diet for feeling well and should follow it.... best wishes for your 3rd trimester. Many blessings from Austria 🙃
I came to the comments to say congratulations and whatever makes you happy and healthy, do you! But dang, I saw some of the comments. I didn’t realize how your diet change would be so controversial.
I haven't read any more comments BUT -- I found for me, my body completely changed what I could tolerate while I was pregnant versus when I wasn't. A lot of issues can go into "remission" so to speak when you're pregnant versus your "normal" body. All my issues came back after I had my son, kinda slowly, but surely.
I feel you hapiness at eating gluten again. I had been gf for 6 years! Would try and introduce it over the years but would end up with awful diarrhoea. Then last Jan i started eating it each friday after work(did not dare eat it mid week incase it got me when at work) slowly i noticed no reaction after my friday meal. Then come April I was off work with a broken arm and thought it was the best time to slowly increase it. Now I am eating everything as normal. It is so nice to be able to eat out and not worry about being ill.
I've been following you for years and I'm neither vegan or vegetarian. I appreciate your honesty and have recommended you to my friends who follow either of those lifestyles and I still will because you have given good advice and have tons of great content on your website. Wishing you and yours best wishes and very excited for you during this pregnancy. ☮️
@@Raddiebaddie I speak with a lot of recovering vegans. They describe it as a cult. Any movement that viciously attacks discredits, lies about, and threatens it's former members is a cult.
Thank you for sharing that because I always wonder why people were pushing vegan and vegetarian so deeply on to people and you just made everything so clearly thank you !!!!! I’m not a big meat fan but I do love fish and if you like it why not eat it it’s OK
well wishes for sure! for you and the baby!!! Hearing about energy always intrigues me so I'm curious: what was your first meal "back" with animal protein that made you feel so different?
Okay, I have another question: what tests did you do to learn about the nutrients you're missing? I've been to the doctors recently and my bloodwork checked out but it's just the basic labs. I feel like a lot of modern primary doctors don't naturally offer extensive blood work that would pin point where things are going wrong in your diet/body
Hi Kiley! Sorry for the delay :) For fertility/conception, I did full blood work panels, but then I also did a full thyroid panel (which most doctors don't offer - I special ordered mine), as well as a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis for minerals, a full hormone test (called the Dutch Test) and I was tracking my basal body temp. I worked with a dietician who specialized in fertility and these were all tests she recommended!
Loved seeing your reply!!! I hope you’re feeling all the energy. If you see this again - what are your focus points in your diet that have changed and made you feel better? A certain amount of a nutrient? Certain foods? I’ve been plant based and am curious about digging into what my body needs
I'm sorry that veganism didn't work out for you. I've been vegan for 18 years and it was the best decision of my life. Going vegan cured all my health problems. It cured my depression, anxiety, sleep problems and anemia. I have so much more energy. On the flip side I have met people who have destroyed their health on a vegan diet. Mainly because they eat a lot of processed food and not nearly enough vegetables or theyre not taking a b 12 supplement. I respect everyone's food choices and don't judge other people for eating animal products.
When did she say she was vegan with a concern for animals though 🤔 I always heard her say plant-based. Correct me if I am wrong. If I'm not, your comment is wrong.
Welcome to Maine. We just moved here in Dec. In Saco Biddeford area.. Love it so much! I just added dairy and meat back into my diet still keeping it mostly plant-based but adding the extra protein really does help with my energy to! Good luck with the renovations and with the baby!
Ooh amazing definitely sounds like the right choice for your body. Do you have any further info about fertility dietary requirements? Currently TTC and mostly vegetarian and wondering what I could be doing to help this journey
I went from being vegan for 32 years to eating chicken and fish again... honestly i physically feel so much better now than I did when I was plant based
No one has to leave a harsh comment. You can give a thumbs down and walk away.
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Wow! Wow! I followed you because I believed that your diet was based on your values, but abandoning veganism unnecessarily when well-structured vegan diets are perfectly adaptable for the particular needs of each one makes me realize that you are not the person I thought, and I I feel more comfortable not being a follower of people who do not have strong values. Good luck on your journey.
She was never vegan. So that shows you havent watched all of her content anyway. She's said it several times that she was mostly plant based.
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@@cierrahp9702 como bien he dicho en mi comentario, yo creí que era vegana, y que lo era por ética. Una vez aclarado que no, dejo de seguirla. ¿Alguna duda más?
Lol how is not getting pregnant and having a miscarriage when she did get pregnant an “unnecessary” reason for changing her diet when advised by many healthcare professionals? I’m honestly curious what you think is a “necessary” reason beyond wanting to have children?
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@@dilbar09naz la ciencia y diversas vertientes de ella avalan, estudios científicos mediante, que el veganismo no es impedimento para la concepción. Lo que suele interferir es dar con especialistas actualizados para poder equilibrar la salud de una manera coherente.
Knew you weren't vegan but followed anyway for the recipes. Still confused about why you people feel the need to make false health claims just because you don't want to be vegan. You can be not vegan and not talk about it constantly and promote animal products and spread lies....
I was vegan for 7 years and just went pescatarian a few months ago just because the world is going to crap and I wanted to go out eating the foods I liked (mainly shrimp, sushi with crab and shrimp, regular eggs, hard boiled eggs, and cottage cheese, lol). It has literally been so freeing to eat other foods after being vegan for 7 YEARS. I started developing a bad lazy vegan habit of eating gardein, beyond meat, and other products and they contained a lot of sodium and I didn't realize I was putting so much sodium into my body. I was still eating salad and fruits but with the mock meats mixed in. I've lost so much weight after changing my diet and reducing the amount of sodium in my diet and my diet is much more healthier because i'm eating all of the foods that I actually like eating in moderation. I still don't drink cows milk and never will and I still dont eat chicken, steak, pork, or fish. The only meat i'm eating is shrimp. The eggs I eat aren't fertilized eggs either which is nice, lol.
