Hey Gentlemen & Ladies, It's BENBROS.
The title of this video is "How to be a Vegan (ft. Nikocado)".
Today, we are going to learn how to become a vegan. For this lesson, we invited a vegan teacher.
* It is just a meme. Not an actual tutorial video. hope you enjoy."

#howtobe #meme #nikocado

I've been vegan for 6 years and training for 8 years. Here's how my body transformed in that time and what I learned.

My 6 Year Vegan Body Transformation - 3 Things I Learned

Here's my full vegan body transformation as a male, before and after:

About 8 years ago. I was a lost kid.

There was a video game called Metin2. I was addicted to it. I smoked cigarettes on the weekends and I often drank to black outs.

Sometimes I spent days without leaving my room - glued to my computer. Or my hookah. I used to smoke hookah when gaming or watching a video.

My big brother called me "the unhealthiest person he knew". And I think he was right.

Yet, I thought to myself: "Why change, if this is working just fine?"

Jokes on me. My life was deteriorating in front of my eyes. I was just too blind to see it.

I nearly dropped out of school due to bad grades. I was looking to become a lawyer and felt like I had no control over my life anymore.

1. Accept total responsibility.

You are at your current situation because of you. Not because of any other external circumstances, not because of any force that is against you. But because of YOU and the choices that you made in the past. Once you accept full responsibility for your situation, you can change. You can change your choices – you can change your life.

One time, still in my gamer, smoking and drinking time, a friend of mine dragged me in the gym.

Although I didn't like exerting myself at all, I noticed early on that the gym helps me grow. It made me feel excited about the future. It made me feel truly and sustainably good about myself. Something I haven't felt in a while.

The results of training however were slow. I remember I was googling 2 weeks transformation and was dissatisfied with my results.

I wanted to give up multiple times on this journey of my body transformation. So I had 2 options: 1. Throwing in the towel or 2. Learning more about what I'm doing wrong.

I chose the latter - so I had to develop an insatiable need for knowledge.

I devoured dozens of books on the topic. Hired coaches. Got my degree in the Swiss Academy Of Fitness and Sports. And stumbled into veganism along the way after reading the book 'Eating Animals' by Jonathan Safran Foer (amazing book btw).

I went vegan after 2 years of training and it was the first time I ever saw a sixpack in my life.

2. The value of learning.

Strive for continuous education. After finishing school is when the education starts, not where it ends.

Right now I am training for about 8 years and am vegan for about 6 years. My blood test results are perfect, I have a sixpack year round and I can run a 10k, do martial arts and train in the gym.

Being in great shape is an enabler & an amplifier for your life. It makes everything way easier. You have more confidence, you have more energy, you feel mentally clear and you feel in control of your body.

Here’s how serious I am about this: If someone would offer me $1,000,000 to go back to where I was 8 years ago I’d decline. No thanks.

Realize that your body is your vehicle for life. The better you fuel it and the more you take care of your vehicle, the better your life will be. This was a key learning that I took from my 6 year (and ongoing!) vegan experience.

3. The only true asset that we have in this life, is our health.

Without health, we can’t enjoy relationships, we can’t enjoy our family, we can’t enjoy our wealth. Health therefore should always be a priority and be reflected by our lifestyle choices. Where we spend our time, where we spend our money and where we spend our energy.

Whether you're newly vegan, interested in going vegan, or participating in Veganuary, here are 12 tips that will make the transition to veganism easier, less stressful, and more rewarding!

Some clips taken from a Skype call with a Patreon. Hope this helps :)

To stop the abuse of animals, be vegan for life.

For all the "I could never go vegan"-ers and the "I don't know how you do it"-s, here are the things I wish I knew before going vegan. It seems like every day it's getting easier and easier to go plant-based and with my tips it's almost a new brainer. Share with your friends or anyone that's struggling with the switch!! What are your tips for going vegan??

Philip McCulloch-Downs is a vegan artist using his art to speak about animal rights. In this video we get an insight into what drives his work, what he hopes people feel after looking at it, and where it all began.

Did my hair fall out on a raw vegan diet?! YES...but it grew back even thicker and stronger! See my hair transformation here!

Dr Michael Greger - How Not To Die

Michael Herschel Greger (born 1972) is an American physician, author, and professional speaker on public health issues, particularly the benefits of a whole foods, plant-based, healthy diet and the harms of eating animal products.

In his lectures, videos, and writings about nutrition he tries to persuade people to change their eating habits from a Western pattern diet to a whole foods, plant-based, healthy diet—optimally to vegan diet—and says that such a diet can prevent and reverse many chronic diseases. He is critical of other doctors for not challenging their patients to adopt plant-based diets and to avoid animal-based products and criticises the US government for giving watered-down advice about healthy eating in its guidelines, in order to protect the economic interests of food producers—especially those who make junk food or produce animal-based food.

#LondonReal #Motivation

On The Daily Climate Show with Anna Jones:

- could veganism be the answer to global warming? One group of scientists say that by stopping farming animals for food, greenhouse gas emissions would fall by the equivalent of a 68% reduction in carbon dioxide.
- and as the number of koalas declines around the world, there's some good news from Longleat Safari park as the first Southern Koala to be born in Europe emerges from his mother's pouch for the first time.

How to Go Vegan on a BUDGET at Walmart 👀🤑

Stay AWAY from processed foods.

The reason they’re so expensive is because you’re buying for convenience.

It’s pre-made, and all you have to do is heat it up.

To minimize your price, focus on whole foods. Things like:

👀 Black beans:

It’s only $2.57 and is rich in amino acids and protein.

👀 Brown rice:

This whole bag is $7.12 and has amino acids to help build lean muscle. It also has healthy carbs and fiber to help your gut health, too.

👀 Extra firm tofu:

This is a GREAT source of protein and per block it’s only $2.48.

👀 Tempeh is also a great option:

These are fermented beans and are $3.20. They’re extremely rich in protein with about 40-70 grams.

If you want more tips like this make sure you follow for more!

Vegan traveler Shae highlights the vegan food she discovered around the island of Phuket, Thailand.

Are you vegan or just interested in following a plant based diet around your cycling? Or are you a vegetarian bike rider? Regardless of whether you want to go vegan or just try eating a few vegan meals a week, we've put together 5 tips to help you eat healthily and maintain the energy you need to train at your best!

Not all exercises are suitable for everyone - there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. As with any strenuous exercise, you should take into account factors such as your flexibility, strength and overall health to determine if an exercise is appropriate for you, and consult a doctor/physician before beginning a programme of exercise. Discontinue your exercise session immediately if you experience any pain, dizziness or discomfort.
Partaking in training sessions following GCN's video instruction is entirely at your own risk, and Global Cycling Network, its partners and its affiliated companies cannot be held responsible for any injuries which may occur as a result of these exercises.

Catwalks are embracing eco-friendly and animal-free couture, but with prices as high as CHF 1,000 for some brands, can the trend last? Pauline Treis of Fashion Revolution Switzerland and Sanaz Wasser of the label SANIKAI debate whether this is a long-lasting and lucrative market.

Thank you to Clear On Plastics for sponsoring today's video. Let me know your thoughts on plastics and if you learnt something new in the comments below.

Today we discuss: Why recycling is SO important? This video focuses mostly on plastic as it is a material that has caused a lot of controversy and is largely misunderstood. Whilst also touching on other materials such as paper, glass and metal.

In this episode of FUEL, we head to new heights following professional rock climber Alex Honnold, whose jaw-dropping, free-solo climbs (no ropes) have cemented him as one of the most revered and respected climbers in the world.

Set in stunning Utah, Alex takes us along as he trains and preps for an upcoming expedition in Angola, Africa. We follow him to unique climbing destinations; Maple Canyon for cobble climbing and an intense alpine scramble up the south ridge of Mount Superior with fellow dirtbag climber James Lucas.

Before setting off for Angola, being a self-professed lazy cook, Alex shops for vegan snacks and drops by Gnarly Nutrition in search of light, tasty, and travel-friendly food to keep him powered up and at a high fitness level. It’s clear, no matter what Alex scarfs up, that by following his own brand of a healthy middle ground, the sky’s the limit.

Here I show you guys it is absolutely possible to thrive as a Raw Vegan on a budget and here I show you how to do that for $50 per week....all while enjoying amazing raw vegan recipes - gourmet raw vegan dishes and an abundance of raw vegan fruits and vegetables. You will see tips, me shopping for the raw foods, the raw vegan food haul and then also the raw vegan on a budget meals I created!
I loved making this video and if you want to see more budget videos please comment down in the commend section below!

Three of my favorite bowls! Balanced, colourful, whole food plant based, packed with flavors and nutrients 💚 (See all recipes below 👇🏽)

#wholefoodplantbased #bowls #vegan

🍠 SWEET POTATO BOWL | 2 servings
- 2 big sweet potatoes
- 1 red onion

Tahini dressing
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- Water to thin

For the chickpeas
- 230g chickpeas, drained
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chili
- 3 cup kale

🥭 TROPICAL BOWL | 2 servings
Marinade:
- 2 tbsp tamari sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried ginger
- Pinch cloves
- 200g Firm tofu

Mango salsa:
- 1/2 mango
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch salt & chili flakes

For the bowl:
- 1/2 cup Quinoa, dry
- Greens/ lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes

🌯 BURRITO BOWL | 2 servings
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts (first boil 5 min then drain if not using a high speed blender)
- 1 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup water

Beans:
- 230g back beans, drained
- 2 tbsp corn kernels
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Water to cover

Tomato salsa:
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

For the bowl:
- Lettuce
- Red bell pepper
- Cucumber

Animal food production is a major factor in the acceleration of climate change, responsible for over 18% of greenhouse gas emissions – more than all modes of transport combined – while animal agriculture is responsible for 91% of destruction in the Amazon.

D-Fuse proposes an exploration of our planet’s fragility and the effects of man-made climate change, taking inspiration from Charles and Ray Eames’ film, Powers of Ten and the Relative Size of Things in the Universe, which illustrates the cosmos as an arena of continuity and change, using the system of exponential powers to visualize the importance of scale. Powers of Vegan adapts this concept to highlight the disastrous impact of humanity’s energy, water usage and food production models. Key to doing so is the creation of 360-video content offering viewers a fully immersive VR experience at each stage of a fantastic voyage... ...A close-up of a cow eating grass that pulls back to first reveal the extent of deforestation across the Amazon Rainforest, then our planet as a vulnerable speck within the universe; the destructiveness and insignificance of mankind is, hence, made painfully clear, suggesting that, unless we become better stewards of the Earth, its resources will soon be depleted, forcing us to seek a new stellar home.

Contining this journey at a 10-to-the-tenth metres per second, the audience returns from deep space to Earth, homing in on the cow again, entering its blood stream while viewing data visualisations of just how harmful current farmng systems can be, as well as positive messages promoting change.

In 1998, Powers of Ten was preserved in the United States’ Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” We intend this work to be equally enlightening, ensuring that the audience’s VR experience is interactive, meaningful and thrilling throughout, so that they might further reflect on the issues ‘dramatised’ long after it has ended.

D-Fuse’s pedigree as creators of experimental documentary content will ensure that high quality outcomes are delivered on-time and in-budget, previous works – notably the Small Global installations, which translated data about consumption into an immersive environment – having been shown at events including Sonar, Eyebeam and TriBeCa Film Festival and Prix Ars Electronica . Of further relevance to this proposal are the Carbon Crisis Blipverts, a series of animations exploring aspects of global warming, the Deforestation Blipvert forming part of Al Gore's current An Inconvenient Truth presentation.

Benefits of being a vegetarian. A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meant of any kind. No fish, no beef, no pork, nada. However this person may eat some animal products like honey, or eggs. A person can be a vegetarian for a number of reasons, moral, religious, or plain old dietary restrictions. Whether or not you’re a veggie, there are some benefits to this lifestyle, which we’ll explain coming up in this video!


#VeganFood #VegetarianDiet #Bestie

Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Vegans (total vegetarians): - 02:20
Lacto-ovo vegetarians: - 02:31
Lacto vegetarians: - 02:38
Ovo vegetarians: - 02:45
Partial vegetarians: - 02:52

Summary:
Vegans (total vegetarians): Do not eat meat, poultry, fish, or any products derived from
animals, including eggs, dairy products, and gelatin.
Lacto-ovo vegetarians: Do not eat meat, poultry, or fish, but do eat eggs and dairy products.
Lacto vegetarians: Eat no meat, poultry, fish, or eggs, but do consume dairy products.
Ovo vegetarians: Eat no meat, poultry, fish, or dairy products, but do eat eggs.
Partial vegetarians: Avoid meat but may eat fish (pescatarian) or poultry (pollo-vegetarian).
Sometimes people start off with becoming partial vegetarians, and then working your way up to full veggie, or vegan. LIke we said before, pick the one that works best for you and your personal choices.
Now, on to some great benefits of becoming a vegetarian.
1 - It’s just better for you: The fact that you’re choosing foods that are automatically less processed, and contain fewer chemicals means you’re being kinder to your body. We’re told from a very young age to eat our veggies, and by introducing them more into your diet, you’ll be giving you whole system the rush of vitamins and minerals it craves.

2 - Lowers your Cholesterol. Cholesterol only comes from consuming animal products, and some dairy. If you’re not eating any meat or full fat dairy products then you’re cutting out your cholesterol intake completely. HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL says having lower cholesterol has been shown to give you a longer life, and can reduce the risk of many chronic illnesses.

3 - Reduces the risk of diabetes. Because you’ll be eating things that are more natural, and less processed (like hot dogs) you’re likely to have lower blood sugar, reducing your risk of diabetes. Keep in mind, regular exercise is really important as well, but a plant-based diet can really make a difference.

4 - A healthy glow. Normally when people say you’re glowing it’s in reference to pregnancy. However, a vegetarian diet can help your skin appear more hydrated. Things like raw veggies that are water based will naturally put more water into your system. Also vegetables are packed with antioxidants that help fight off disease. The healthier you are inside, the more it’ll show on the outside.

5 - It’s good for your gut. You’ve probably heard the phrase “add more fiber” before. That’s because fiber keeps us regular, and is necessary for proper digestive health. Guess what has lots of fiber? Seeds! According to HEALTH LINE Chia seeds are one of the best sources of fiber on the planet! They also contain magnesium, phosphorus and calcium for an added benefit. Popcorn is also a great source of fiber. Not the stuff you buy at the movies, unfortunately that treat is usually dripping with butter and salt. We mean the kind you make at home, free of any extras. It’s a wonderful, quick and easy snack for a veggie.

No meat? No problem. Paco explores the plant based taco scene in Los Angeles, starting with a yucatecan take on vegan tacos at Hijo de su Madre, then getting astrological at Alchemy Organica, and finishing with a new kind of traditional tacos at El Cocinero. All three sacrifice nothing while providing unique and inspiring variations on the tacos we all love.