Since February I’ve been eating only real food. Nothing processed. No sugar or breads. Only carbs from potatoes and sweet potatoes. I feel 1000% better. I don’t crave food anymore. I was addicted to sugar. Chocolate and desserts were a must. I’m so happy with the results so far. I can also go for a very long period before eating. I do try to fast for 16 hrs but sometimes it ends up being 24 hrs. It’s also so much easier grocery shopping now. 😊

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

That is wonderful to hear Melissa! So glad you took your health and healing into your own hands 🙏🏻✨

Not an influencer, but an inspiration for sure 😊 thanks for the video, it's delightful to see such simple yet delicious looking meals 🙏

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻✨🦋🌸

I've never commented on any channel as much as I have with yours. You feel so autentic and I love your perspective on life. I'm so curious to follow your journey! Congrats on reaching over 6000 followers! Started when there were only around a tousand of us. Greatings from Sweden! 👋🏻 🇸🇪

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Hello to Sweden! So glad you are finding nourishment here. Thank you for being a continued part of the family here 🌸💚🌸

@JJ-wn6kk

Ай бұрын

Same 😃 this channel inspires to comment 😅

I cannot express how much I appreciate your non-dogmatic approach to food. There are several foods that I am intolerant to (they trigger migraines, digestive problems and skin issues) and unfortunately it includes some of my favorite foods like pineapple, garlic and kelp. It is refreshing to hear someone say “listen to your body” ❤❤❤ Thank you, I will 😊❤

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

The body knows 🌸🩵

Your content is so real and down-to-earth, and I always feel positive energy after watching your KZread videos. So so so so refreshing. Thank you. 🩷🩷🩷

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Awe thank you so much for these kind words 🙏🏻🦋🌸

I savored a red grapefruit this morning ,separating all the sements . Some people would enjoy a piece of cake or pie , the same way. I feel much better with food in its natural state. At 68 I feel my best with fresh ,real food minimally prepared.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes!! Amazing, love hearing this 🩵🌟

Just found your channel. Thank you for all the advice and the great messages. Love that you’re not selling anything, just leading by example. Thanks for the work you put into these. I look forward to watching all the videos and the new ones on the way. Have a great day!

@marshaphonda7057

Ай бұрын

Yes, I absolutely feel the same way. Exploravore is so different than most other youtubers, and that is so refreshing! 🤗🤩

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these kind words, and welcome to the family here! 🌟💚🌟

I’m making a vegan chocolate cake for my mom’s birthday today! I’m not vegan (although I do eat a lot of plant-based foods), but my parents are vegan because I guess studies show it helps with prostate cancer. And it must be working because my dad’s PSA levels are extremely low even though he has an aggressive form of the cancer! So we’re so happy about that and believe the vegan diet is helping him

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Ah that is wonderful to hear! I hope that he continues to heal and find good health 🌟💚

I absolutely loved this video! Please make many more of these!!!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻✨🍓🥝🍊🦋

I love seeing your subscriptions grow. Congratulations.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support Cindy 💜🌟

I have a big bowl of salad at night everyday, and I’ve been eating this salad and variations of it for about a week now every night and it’s DELICIOUS. Can’t get enough. I add Potato, Tomato, Cilantro, Cucumber, Green olives, Sprouts, Red bell pepper and Avocado. All mixed with a lemon, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. 🤤

@Exploravore

25 күн бұрын

Nature’s bliss 🙌🏻✨💚🌱

Vegie/fruit chopping ASMR! Yay! I have so many things i want to say to you, but for now, just know that you've inspired me to make substantial, beautiful changes in my life. I get home from work at 1AM and often decompress with your videos. I value your wisdom and strength. 💪 Thank you for showing up in the world as authentically you!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these kind words Kristen- I truly appreciate them. Sending light ✨

❤️Another great video! I really love watching your content, your perspectives on life, and seeing the kindness you express to all viewers, wanting to boost everyone’s confidence in trusting themself without any judgement on our differences. At least that’s what I see

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this lovely reflection 🙏🏻🩵🦋

Yay Team Cilantro! You could totally grow that super easy on your new porch! Anyway, I just finished your Q&A part 3 and was thinking "I would love to see more food videos from you" and lo and behold! A food video! Lol. Also, before you even mentioned Sandra Lee and I was like "oh I wonder if she's gonna Sandra Lee this dinner" LOL, I was dying once you said it. You're reading my mind girl! Would love to see more stuff like this cuz it's how I want to eat too but don't really have many ideas.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Hahaha she was so great 😄 And lol ask and you shall receive ☺️💕

my husband says that I dance when I eat something i love! :-) and the smile on your face plus the arm pump says you LOVE it!

@lauramedbury5509

13 күн бұрын

Hahaha my daughter and I do the same thing 😂

when I eat multiple fruit meals throughout the day my body is satisfied and i don't crave bad foods 💚

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Hell yes ✨💚🍎🍅🍉🥑🍇🍓🍊🍉🥝🦋

I love the long disclaimers! Nutrition is soooo nuanced and deserves the details you give in the beginning. I appreciate you taking that time and even encourage you to do it each food video bc not enough people take individual needs into their own eating. It’s very much a copy and paste society with the internet.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you for this reflection 🙏🏻🌟

Hi Alicia, I have also simplified my food, even though I am a trained chef (not working as one now). I am a pescatarian the last 4 years and have never felt better. Always nice to see parts of your life.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

That is wonderful. Simplicity for the win 💜💜

@bumblebee_ms

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore Thanks. The only way to live now.

Oh that all looks delicious! Thank you for the beautiful video!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

You are most welcome 🍓🌸💕

Simple recipes are the best. You are the best! Thanks for sharing your journal 😊

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much- glad you are enjoying ☺️💕

Thanks for sharing! Recently found your channel and have been binge watching all your videos (while cleaning and decluttering funny enough). Also hoping to make healthier choices when it comes to food, so I'd love to hear more about your vegan journey!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Awesome Hailey welcome to the family here! And happy decluttering to you 😄 I do have a vid titled “12 things that healed when I went vegan” if you want to check that out. Thats wonderful you are wanting to take your health into your own hands 💙

I love this video. Thank you so much. ❤ I also love reading all the comments. Your videos help me a lot. Great ideas. Thank you so much. ❤

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

You are most welcome 🙏🏻🌸 Glad you enjoyed 🦋💙

some delicious looking meals indeed! yum

I myself do better on light meal throughout the day. Dinner as potatoes help sleep better as they're heavier meal. This so helpful & reminder I don't need to cook meals that take up so much energy. I thrive on less stress & simpler life style. 🫶🏻

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Simplicity is beautiful and nourishing 🩷

I love the way you take the time to enjoy your food. All of it looks appetizing not to mention the crunch. Natural foods at its BEST🎉

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes Mother Nature’s bounty 🍎🍉🍇🍊🥝🥑🍅🥬🥭🍓💕

Oh my, I've been waiting for this video!! 😍Thank you SO much, Alicia. I'm going to implement your tips little by little, and hopefully soon transition into a fully plant-based diet. I love the way you filmed this, too. Feels like we are right in the kitchen with you! Cannot wait to try out these recipes. ☺✨

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Natalia and let me know how your transition goes! Kudos to you for wanting to make a positive change 💙🦋💙

@nataliadamascena

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore Will sure do, thank you!! ❤

Will try these Thankyou :) all look very yummy!

I loved Sandra Lees so much too 20 years ago! She had a brilliant concept of using little helps in the kitchen. To me, a good cook doesn’t even need a recipe and can just cook from what is in their pantry. Recipes are helpful with inspiration but with everything, we get to make things of our own that work for us! 🙏

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes agree :))

Food starts at 10:30

Hello from France 😊 I came across your vids today while I was doing some decluterring, I do really like tour mindset and content, keep going, thank you !

@Exploravore

29 күн бұрын

Bonjour! Bienvenue au la famille ici! Glad you are enjoying the vibes here. Bisous xx💜

Just stumbled across your Chanel and loved this! I’ve subscribed because I can straight away tell I’m really going to gain a lot from your videos. Thanks for sharing xx

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Welcome to the family here!! 🌟💚🌟

Food eaten outdoors AND from wooden ware just tastes so delicious, eh? Maybe a throwback to childhood. Several videos ago, you introduced (me to) the Primal Kitchen Golden BBQ Sauce. I have tried it and it is all that you say. Now, a staple in my kitchen - thank you! Primal Kitchen (and Solgaard!) should surely sponsor your channel. What you share is offered from an honest state of admirable intentions. Kindred viewers pick up on that quality and appreciate you for showing up and connecting so genuinely. Bon Appétit! 👩‍🍳

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jean, and sorry (not sorry) you are now addicted to that sauce 😄😄 Yes outdoor wooden bowl eating is the best 😊

Great video! Thank you for sharing that delicious salad with us. I’m going to try it. I’ve been a vegetarian for 40 years! I love 💕 this way of eating! 😊

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Awesome Robin! Let me know how you like it 😊

I wish your squad here could all show you pictures of our special bowl! I love it so much too❤️brings reverence and simplicity

Great video!!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I like the idea of taking something pre-made but healthy and oomphing it up. Definitely fast easy and doable!

Hi Alicia, just came across your channel and decided to check it out. I have embraced a keep it simple lifestyle and your video resonated with me in terms of incorporating this keep it simple approach on my new vegan journey. I found the information interesting and helpful. I decided to become a new subscriber 😊 Thank you!

@Exploravore

26 күн бұрын

Hi Kathy welcome to the family here! And congrats on taking the step into your Vegan journey that is wonderful! The animals and Mamma Earth say thank you 💚💚🌱 It can definitely be very simple to be Vegan. If you have questions feel free to ask! Sending light 🙏🏻✨

Alicia congratulations on the 6000 followers!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I really love your channel!!! 🥰🥰🥰 your dinner looks delicious and I will try to make it one of these days for myself since I love lentils, rice and sweet potatoes 🥰🥰🥰

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Sara!! 🤗💕 And let me know how you like it!

I love your hairstyle. Really summery and flattering.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Awe thank you! 💜💕

Your meals looked delish and so simple! You must be hanging out at the pool bc you’ve got quite a tan! I’d love to try this way of eating. It looks so healthy! You’re beautiful & healthy inside and out!😊

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Norma 🙏🏻✨💜 And yes I actually wasn’t in the sun that much- I just have a natural pigmentation that gets dark very easily. Let me know how you like the meals and how you feel after ✨🍇✨

@normaoshea4460

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore will do!

You are honestly my role model. 🖤

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

🙏🏻✨🦋

The food looked so delicious! I could feel the joy and exitement myself 😋. You make me want to eat more food from nature 🙂. I'm a pescotarien mom from the Netherlands. Love your video's!!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Nature’s bounty is the best gift!! Hugs to the Netherlands 💙🦋

Yay! I was hoping for this ❤️🇦🇺

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

😘😘

I loved watching this video, and I was so happy to hear you say "listen to your own body" and be your own barometer. I suffer with quite severe fructose intolerance, my body can't absorb or digest it, so even small amounts make me really sick (and not just fructose, I have to avoid all high FODMAP foods). Your meals look amazing and delicious and healthy, and I was a tiny bit jealous because 90% of it would make me ill (especially jealous of those amazing peaches, they are one of my favourite fruits, but they make me super sick everytime I eat one, so its like a special treat once every 5 years and then I suffer in pain after eating it). But you have at least inspired me to try being a little more intentional with my food choices, while still staying within the limitated "safe foods" that my body can digest. Anyone with allergies, intolerances, or malabsorption issues absolutely needs to listen to their body to learn what is safe and healthy for them. Thanks for the great content, I always enjoy watching your videos. ❤

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes definitely- I can relate I am completely gluten intolerant. Fruit is great but there are still other simple and natural foods out there 🩵

I love your reaction to the peach 😂 I’m on my way to try to find some ripe ones today. Personally, last year I ate mainly potato/sweet potatoes, lightly cooked veg, fruit and usually had a big breakfast/lunch and stopped eating when it got dark (unless it was the week before my period, I’m way way hungrier that time of month). Man I had so much energy and easy digestion - lately I’ve been having too much vegan junk products and late night movie snacks 😅 thank you for the reminder to go back to what’s best for my body ❤

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes simple is always best.. Man I hear you though on the week before your cycle- I am a ravenous beast at that time 😄😄

you give a great inspiration

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻🌸

Full yes on the changing taste buds. From when I was vegan and then when I wasn’t, but I was on a pretty structured diet for competition, my palate definitely got sensitive. Sauces especially, now I’ll dilute with water or mix with something else so it’s not so sweet or tart or vinegary. Here’s what I’ve learned about people through the course of my being vegan and then not and then being a competitive bodybuilder and then not. The same person will question your choices while also applauding something else. They cannot reconcile that people are wildly different and with different perspectives. It’s exacerbated for vegans for sure, but to anyone a little outside the “norm” there is always this disconnect. People spend way too much time worrying about their neighbor and now enough time concerned about their own wellness. Always love your videos ❤

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes well said- definitely agree. Anything outside the norm and people tend to feel threatened, so they try to dismantle the other..

I love your body language when you eat the fruit! I can soooo feel it ❤️🇦🇺

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

😁😁💗🍎🍊🍉🥝💘

I'm not vegan but I appreciate your simplistic approach to eating and I want to start applying this mindset to my diet and lifestyle as well!🙏

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Awesome! 💚💚

Very interesting video on a subject close to my heart (my stomach! 😂 ) Fresh veg and fruit and minimally processed ingredients are the way to go. Love a mixed salad! I enjoy cooking and like to try out new recipes, so have a big repertoire of dishes I can cook. I hate wasting food and I’m pretty good at using up fresh food in innovative ways, but can end up with an overfull pantry and lots of partly used ingredients. I’m having a kitchen declutter next week and simplifying our weekly menu to reduce the range of products I need to buy, and that will also cut the grocery bill too! I’m happy to eat breakfast on repeat, and lunches are often soups, salads or leftovers but I like to plan our dinners for the week

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

That is wonderful 🙏🏻✨

💯I love the realness and the respectfulness of all your positions. Do you have any content around your job(s)? Always curious to know about the pros and cons of others income sources (on various levels including spiritual impact etc)

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻✨ I have a video titled “I went to business school and then joined the circus” that speaks to this. Planning a vid about my current job soon xx

Another great video Alicia. Thanks for sharing. I am currently on an elimination diet to see which foods cause inflammation and pain. I have eliminated sugar and bread and even though it has only been a few days, my knee joints don't seem to hurt as much. I am cautiously optimistic

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

That’s great!

Those dates look amazing! They are twice the size of the ones I get at Whole Foods. When I first went vegan I was always hungry & didn’t know why. Your kind way of explaining things about a plant based diet is helping those who are curious or new to it✌🏼🌱

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻✨ And lol I’m a total date snob if they aren’t huge and squishy I won’t buy them 😄 I hope you are finding more of a balance now with your eating 🌸🍇

@TraceB

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore I totally get that! Thanks, after 8 years I finally learned I need to eat more to feel full & energetic 🖤

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

@TraceB so glad you found your balance and that you didn’t give up! 💚💚

All looks delicious Alicia! A+ on presentation too. I was so addicted to peaches when I was pregnant that I would ask my husband to get more on his way home from work and he would ask you really went through “that many” in a day. I would answer that was what the baby wanted, lol

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Hahaha sounds like you have a smart baby 😉

@jillstigs1637

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore she totally is, even though she will be 26 in October!

Love how simple you cook. So sustainable and achievable. I am curious what your main protein is. I had a nutritionist tell me I needed 30 grams of protein in a meal. I don’t think I need more than 30 in a day and that’s a lot for me. I love eating pecans, dates, and peaches in my lil treat bowl❤️

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

That is bogus in my opinion. There’s a lot of propaganda surrounding protein. I have no idea how many grams I consume in one day- I just eat what makes me feel good and gives me awesome energy.

Yummy!! So your video where you make the potato's, rice and a few other things like avocado and hummus is now my fave meal. It honestly just makes me super happy. I like rice, and usually potatoes with either carrot or sweet potato or pumpkin, (whT ever I have), and I like to add a little capsicum and then avocado and hummus. Sometimes I will add a little vegan Mayo, but I'd rather something a little more natural. So, so yummy

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

All the best things in one bowl 😄💕

I´m addicted to this channel 😅😂💚

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

🙏🏻💙🦋✨

Agreed. Everybody is different and personally I never eat breakfast because my body is not telling me it’s hungry. I’m usually hungry around 2pm. I would never give up coffee. When I wake up I starve a black Italian espresso followed by green tea water during the day. Everybody is different and we must listen to what our body wants and needs.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes 🙏🏻💕

@marshaphonda7057

Ай бұрын

Exactly the same here. 😆☕

I saw the California dates in the produce section of my grocery store today I thought of you and I bought them. As I was putting them in the cart I noticed they still have the pits. I figured I would figure it out. I put my groceries away, sat down, and saw you had a video. Watching you cut up the dates I thought wow that looks easy-no worries. What great timing. Thanks again.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Haha awesome! And yes super easy to get the pit out. Better to buy with pits because they retain their softness and moisture more 🩵

Please do video on what do you eat on trip/on the go and kitchen tour!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Next time I travel I’ll show what I eat. Kitchen is fully toured in my latest home tour vid ;)

This made me craveee grapes, added to the grocery list for tomorrow 🤗 I do miss the California produce - sending greetings from Montana!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes I am very spoiled with amazing produce here hehe. Hugs to Montana- definitely want to see your beautiful state someday 🦋

@alyssakay8549

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore you’ve got friends here! It’s absolutely worth the hype, I’m never leaving.

Had a severe migraine attack and energy is real low, so a simple salad like yours will do the trick.. all looked delicious.👌🏾

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Oof hope you feel better soon 🩷🩷🩷

We had great rain last season here in the Coachella valley, our produce that’s local is super good this year. We live really close to the Shields date farm…yummmmmmmmmy🤤

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Ah I bet everything tastes amazing! ☺️

Ooh cotton candy grapes are my favourite sweet treat 😂 I do exactly the same face as you when I eat my delicious fruit, so funny xx

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

The happy dance!! 😄

It’s amazing how different eating habits can be. for me I also can’t eat first thing in the morning all I need is some water and coffee then I have a light breakfast later on, large hefty lunch and then a light dinner since I want to avoid acid reflux 😅. Thanks for sharing!!

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes we all just need to get in tune with our own bodies 💚✨

I loved it!! Do you eat different on your days off?

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Not really no. Sometimes I like to go out to dinner for Thai or Indian food as a treat, but for the most part it’s the same.

I love Amy’s dinners. Not sure if you have tried them, but they are easy to add things to. I really like the pad Thai and I add avocado, and coco aminos and gojujang

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

I used to eat those back in the day when I was training swimming. I prefer fresh food over frozen, but those are a great backup option ;)

Team Cilantro! It all looks just right to me. 😊

This video made me hungry!

Omg! I loved that show with Sandra Lee!! lol!! Memories!!!😂

@Exploravore

22 күн бұрын

I was sooo addicted to her and the other OGs: Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentis, the Barefoot Contessa 😄

Te adoro 😊

I love eating simple too ☺️

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Nature’s gift 😊🍓🥝🍇🍉🥑🥑✨

Your breakfast had my mouth watering. Cotton Candy grapes are the best, and those dates look amazing!! And do i notice that your water pitcher is on the counter? I drink my water room temperature, and my friends think im nuts😅

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes!!! I hate cold water lol. Room temp water is better for hydration :)

@marshaphonda7057

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore and if you add a pinch of salt to your water it hydrates you even better.

You are getting that summertime glow with some pool time! Is the sun harsh in SD? It was a little harsher than I expected in Santa Cruz where I started getting freckles poppin up which was interesting! I’m not a sunscreen wearing lady. I just avoid the sun when it’s harshest. In other words, take my walks in the evenings! But, lounging by a pool is pretty great or a beach

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes same here- I keep my direct sun exposure in smaller, healthy doses :) My skin tone happens to get dark very easily

Everything looked delicious! (I’m jealous of the medjool dates you’re able to get. Mine don’t look quite as good.) Thank you for sharing this and stressing the need for all of us to get in tune with our own bodies.

I have never. Seen a beautiful woman like you get excited about food.So kudos to you?I love your episodes more to come more to come.Love it love it love it

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these kind words. I think it is horrible that women are conditioned to fear food for the sake of being thin. When you eat the right things, you can eat abundantly 🍓💕

❤

Saladless bowls🙏brilliant

What you’re making is similar to an Israeli salad. It includes tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It’s one of my favourites-simple and satisfying, as well as nourishing. You can also add a dollop of hummus. I admire people who enjoy cilantro! I’ve never understood why some find it tastes like soap.

@HB-dd3yg

Ай бұрын

I am one of those people…I think I read somewhere that is is something genetic, like a variation of some sort. Cilantro seeds are fine, and I can stomach small amounts of the fresh leaves, that’s it. I can’t help it!😅

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Ooh that sounds delish!! I’ll have to try 💙

@marshaphonda7057

Ай бұрын

They actually make this type of salad from southern- and southeastern europe (Italy, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey) down to Syria, Palestine, Iran and Afghanistan. Sometimes they add pomegranate seeds also. 🥰

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

@HB-dd3yg yes it’s a genetic thing- bummer for you I’m sorry lol 😁

Cotton candy grapes are my favorite!!!!! In ny they are hard to find

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Cali too- I think they only grow during a small and magical unicorn window lol

@lauramedbury5509

13 күн бұрын

@@Exploravoreyes usually during the summer. I’ve seen them at Costco in the past (just for reference for a location nation wide) but I haven’t shopped there in a while.

Happy bday! My bday was recently too. Gemini? Haha Wondering where you go grocery shopping! Farmers market or normal grocery store? Asking because I have a really hard time finding fruits and veggies that look like real food, not shinning like they put coat of something and paint them 😂.

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes Gemini! Happy belated to you as well 💙🦋 I love Farmer’s markets but unfortunately they are often happening whilst I am at work. I never go to conventional grocery stores they gross me out haha. There is a beautiful store called Jimbo’s here that only sells 100% organic produced that is sourced locally as much as possible 🌸🍉🍓🩷

@iaelherz

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore I'm with you on the conventional grocery stores! I wish we had a version of Jimbo's here in VA. 😅

how do estimate the quatities for the foods you are going o prepare? Just asking, since you said you don't like leftovers, do you cook rather a little less? or do weigh them?

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Oof I never weigh my food. Because I eat the same things over and over, I have a pretty good idea what portions will fill me up, depending on how hungry I am 💙

Love your videos! What kind of gluten free bread do you use? It's been hard for me to find one that doesn't have eggs

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

PACHA! It’s the best. Literally just buckwheat and salt 💜

@tinavidales4510

29 күн бұрын

Hi 👋 Schar brand gf has no eggs. I hope that helps and you can find it. 😊

@sydneyport

29 күн бұрын

@Exploravore Awesome thank you!

@sydneyport

29 күн бұрын

@tinavidales4510 I'll give that brand a try too, thanks!

Hi! I want to make changes to my diet for health reasons and was told to try the Whole30 diet. Do you have any recommendations for making big food changes? Feeling overwhelmed but also super inspired by your videos :D

@Exploravore

12 күн бұрын

I don’t know too much about what exactly the whole 30 is, but in general eating well doesn’t have to be complicated: stick to whole, real foods. Get used to reading ingredients: if you don’t know what it is, don’t eat it. Load up on fresh fruit, veggies, legumes, rice, grains, potatoes and some nuts and seeds :)

@haileybeewrites

12 күн бұрын

@@Exploravorethank you!!😄

@Exploravore

12 күн бұрын

@haileybeewrites you can do this! When you start to eat better, you will feel better, and you will crave good foods. It will become natural and easy to eat well. Focus on abundance, rather than fear 💜

Team No Breakfast over here, too, since I was a teen (mostly because I’m lazy and it just means one less thing to do in the morning 😜)

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

What’s the machine with the timer on it below the microwave

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

lol that’s just the top of my oven ;)

I just happened to look at your clocks behind you at 2:22 😊

@douloureux.

Ай бұрын

Wow me too

@melleamagic

Ай бұрын

Me too 😮

Hi. What is the stew you added please?

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

The brand is Plant Strong and it’s their Indian lentil stew 💙

@anav4473

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore thank you!!

i'm also vegan and a minimalist although i eat fish from time to time i still call myself vegan, i live in philippines. i really love your vids!

@marshaphonda7057

Ай бұрын

People who eat plantbased and fish from time to time are NOT Vegans. They are called Pescatarian. Sorry for my "know-it-all" attitude. 😇😬

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Thank you Abby! 💙💙

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

@marshaphonda7057 I understand where you are coming from but as a Vegan who has been in the movement a long time, I’ve watched so many people turn away because of the all or nothing approach, and getting caught up in labels. I could care less about “titles”. When people feel attacked for not being perfect vegans they leave the lifestyle frustrated. Anyone taking action to consume less animals is helping. The actions are what matters.

@marshaphonda7057

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore absolutely, I agree with you. Just felt the urge to adjust. For me, even if someone eats only plants but for health reasons not because of empathy towards animals, is not a Vegan. He or she simply lives plant based. It might sound a little drastic or harsh, but I am someone who really appreciates correct names for things. It is not about labels. ;-)

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

@marshaphonda7057 I hear you, and you are allowed your opinion. However perhaps something to consider in the future is whether comments like the above are helpful and encouraging to people to continue going on their vegan journey, or hurtful and discouraging.

I think the biggest problem nowadays is, that even organic food does not contain the nutrients it once had. That‘s why many people have deficiencies even on a whole food diet 😞

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Eating local can help as many smaller farms are regenerating soil. Eating abundantly helps as well 💜

@sylviaemmerling4436

Ай бұрын

@@Exploravore 🙏🏻I‘d thought so. We get our fresh produce from an organic farmer in our neighborhood. But after 10 years of high carb low fat whole food vegan diet, I developed severe digestive issues, hair loss and feeling like crap. So with a heavy heart I reintroduced meat and egg and feel much better. I wished vegan worked for me 💚 Thanks for your content and for not being judgemental, which I was a lot when I was vegan 😅

The thing I miss the most about Cali is Trader Joe’s. That supermarket was perfection to me. We don’t have TJ anything alike in France. 😢

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Ah yeah it’s a cool store! I was just there actually. Their produce isn’t the best but they have tons of great products at a really good price 💜

Her fun fact sounded more like Sheldon Cooper🤣

@Exploravore

20 күн бұрын

Lol

How long have you been eating just fruits?

@Exploravore

26 күн бұрын

So fruit is usually just breakfast. As you can see in the rest of video I eat loads of other plant foods :) I have been Vegan/eating this way for 10 years now 💚🌱

i was just about to say thats not enough food until you brought out potatoe and soup....then i was like ok ok thats what i'm talking about

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

😏😏

@maryannfields3304

27 күн бұрын

No e on the end of potato.

OMG I USE LIME JUICE BASICALLY EVERY DAY HOW DID I FORGET THE ROLLING THE LIME TRICK???

I am so sad and confused about dr. J.McDougall passing… only 77 years, plant based diet… of course I still believe plant based is the healthiest diet but why he passed so early… do you have any thoughts about it?

@Exploravore

21 күн бұрын

It is indeed a sad loss- he’s a legend. But just because you are vegan doesn’t mean you are invincible to death- there are many other factors, stress being the biggest one. The man worked very hard as a doctor, speaker, activist and businessman with his foundation to get the message out there and help people. Decades of this relentless work will take a toll. He also had a preexisting health condition from before he was vegan- he had a stroke at age 18. RIP to a great man 💙

@peaceangel-rl2hf

20 күн бұрын

72 yrs is a natural life. Beyond that, there is natural degradation and suffering. 77 is not an early death, it's a natural unassisted life span

@JJ-wn6kk

20 күн бұрын

@@peaceangel-rl2hf it is not natural. Science talks that if we are healthy, we can live at least till 100… 70-80 years is too fast deterioration… people in blue zones are living more than 100 years.

@veggirl1964

20 күн бұрын

@@JJ-wn6kk People in the blue zones typically eat that way from birth. John McDougall did not grow up eating healthily and had a massive stroke when he was 18. He did not suddenly become healthy after that. His philosophy grew slowly out of observations, experiences, and research. That he lived as long and as healthily as he did is probably a testament to the healthy lifestyle he eventually embraced.

@Exploravore

20 күн бұрын

@veggirl1964 yes 100%. Also people in blue zones often have much lower stress- John did amazing but very heavy work for decades. This will take a toll no matter how well you eat 💚

Love how said, this not a monkey said, money do video! Everyone is their own expert. You can get inspired, but copying people is not have self authority

@Exploravore

Ай бұрын

Yes 💯💯

Do you eat lentils or beans or tofu

@Exploravore

26 күн бұрын

Lentils and beans yes- tofu occasionally

No interest in this diet or lifestyle... and just randomly happened upon this video... but it was quite interesting.

@Exploravore

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! And I appreciate you having an open mind 💙