I TRIED THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR 14 DAYS & this is what happened...

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  • @carrie2105
    @carrie2105 Před rokem +1807

    Eagerly awaiting "I tried the cannibalism diet for 14 days and here are my results"!

    • @angelinac3724
      @angelinac3724 Před rokem +509

      So I started off with a guy named Jim he was grass fed and free rage

    • @Krise343
      @Krise343 Před rokem +17

      💀

    • @vettechsam452
      @vettechsam452 Před rokem +10

      @@angelinac3724 🤣

    • @not_your_mum
      @not_your_mum Před rokem +76

      Watching Dhamer then….. 😂

    • @carrie2105
      @carrie2105 Před rokem +68

      @@angelinac3724 It's time for Bea to start giving us dating updates like she's reviewing a smorgasboard

  • @NamasteLuna
    @NamasteLuna Před rokem +592

    Hi Bea! As a mediterranean myself I can tell you did a pretty good job. But we do eat meat, just not processed. The main focus is mainly cooking from scratch, using olive oil and plenty of veggies as you said. However, France is not mediterranean by any means 🤣 they are heavy butter lovers (aside from other things that arent mediterranean at all). If anything, this is not a diet but a lifestyle, we also take time to cook, eat and rest instead of eating processed foods and eating them in our cars or the work desk.

    • @sandrab.3538
      @sandrab.3538 Před rokem +36

      That's a good point to focus on your food as an event and not be eating at times when you hardly notice what and how much you're consuming.

    • @PurpleSirens
      @PurpleSirens Před rokem +9

      Southern European countries are masters of processed meat

    • @terrisserose
      @terrisserose Před rokem +100

      French person here, family from the coast
      We ARE Mediterranean!
      Butter is a norther France thing

    • @kentiapalm7
      @kentiapalm7 Před rokem +28

      @@PurpleSirens not processed, but cured with natural ingredients and letting it rest. Big difference 🤦🏻

    • @Becca-ki1lh
      @Becca-ki1lh Před rokem +45

      France is (partially) Mediterranean. You don't have to live in Cyprus to be Mediterranean.

  • @jessdrawsit7060
    @jessdrawsit7060 Před rokem +263

    herb tip: I have recently started buying fresh herbs. As soon as I get groceries home, I chop up the herbs, throw them into a ziplock bag or container, and put it in the freezer. Perfect every time!

    • @BeatriceCaruso
      @BeatriceCaruso  Před rokem +26

      Thank you!! i will try this!!

    • @Sofia-Lala
      @Sofia-Lala Před rokem +8

      I do the same with seasonal vegetables (cheap). Half cook them and freeze them🙂
      Edit: freeze them flat and then shake it up, easy to use only the amount you want in your meal.

    • @Johanssoncecce
      @Johanssoncecce Před rokem +9

      Where I live you can buy frozen herbs, it’s actually cheaper then the fresh ones, but it is just what you described.

    • @grrrgrl101
      @grrrgrl101 Před rokem

      Stealing this!!!! Thank you!!!!!

    • @linzadon
      @linzadon Před rokem +10

      I do this, I also freeze chillis 🌶 and then you can slice them frozen and you don't get the burny burn on your fingers

  • @lvrampage
    @lvrampage Před rokem +317

    Hi Bea! I wanted to say thank you for introducing me to Green Chef. I've been struggling all summer with my mental health and binge eating, and Green Chef has reintroduced the structure in my eating that I needed. It's making me enjoy cooking again too, when cooking used to feel impossible before. I know I sound like an ass-kissing second ad for this service lol but it has truly changed the game and is helping me so much. ❤️

    • @kitchenwitch6901
      @kitchenwitch6901 Před rokem +13

      Same...I tried it because of her when I was really low and at least we ate decent until I could pull out of it.🙂

    • @rosalindturner9437
      @rosalindturner9437 Před 6 měsíci

      ❤à1

  • @mellen1487
    @mellen1487 Před rokem +21

    Herb tip: I hold the bundle like a bouquet, cut off the bottom inch of the stems and place the bouquet in a cup with about 1/2 or 1" of water in it. I just keep this bouquet out on my counter (or in the fridge, if I have room in there). Every few days I dump out the water, rinse off the stems, and trim another inch or so off the bottom of the stems. They last about a week this way!

  • @Ariadna_Vega
    @Ariadna_Vega Před rokem +30

    Spaniard here, cheese is in no way eaten in small amounts. You can't eat cheese in small amounts. What I've found is that we cook less with it (as well as with milk). For us cheese is more a side dish (like in a charcuterie board) or a tapa (small amounts of food with a beer before the big meal of the day).

    • @goro_majima98
      @goro_majima98 Před rokem +1

      Same here in Italy, I eat my cube of parmigiano and I'm happy.

  • @isabelblancas8230
    @isabelblancas8230 Před rokem +6

    I worked for a Greek family-owned business for a while and they definitely ate really healthy meals. The owner was 76 but looked 52 and could lift, jump, and run without ever strenuously exercising. He always took a 15 min walk after a meal and encouraged all of us to do the same, he always had a bottle of wine with his wife for dinner. I wanted to mention that for the herbs, if they've got a thick stem like rosemary or thyme, you can keep them longer in a damp paper towel, the softer ones you can place root-end down in a glass of water for a few more days. Or you can preserve them in olive oil in the freezer, you can also dry them into your own blend for pastas, seasonings, and potatoes.

  • @christinapalafox
    @christinapalafox Před rokem +8

    Your skin looks fantastic! I'm a chef- it's never, ever burnt. It's caramelized....😸 And as far as fresh herbs- what we do in the kitchen is chop up the herbs, put them in a small container, and barely cover them with olive oil. Those are for cooking, just get a bit every time you need. The olive oil will also be super flavorful. To extend the life of whole fresh herbs, you can treat them like cut flowers- store them upright in water in the fridge- or you can wrap them in damp paper towels and store in the fridge.

  • @determineddiva5402
    @determineddiva5402 Před rokem +86

    My therapist was talking to me about the Mediterranean diet. She was saying that certain foods help with cortisol levels which can help with overall mood for anxiety and depression. I was interesting in trying the diet cause I’m always so anxious.

    • @jamiejunkjournals9316
      @jamiejunkjournals9316 Před rokem

      Same!

    • @cassafrasskotter7238
      @cassafrasskotter7238 Před rokem +5

      Glad to hear your therapist mention food as medicine. The gut brain axis is so real- not entirely understood yet - but so worth pursuing for mental health.

    • @leonore3349
      @leonore3349 Před rokem +2

      I'm mediterranean and eat a mediterranean diet. Still anxious. What foods help with cortisol? That sounds too simplistic to me.

    • @HeatherLikesArt
      @HeatherLikesArt Před rokem

      I have anxiety but I go through phases where I clean up my diet and I do notice that anxiety is less when I eat more "clean" when I don't eat processed foods and added sugar, candy, cookies etc.

  • @christinef.1138
    @christinef.1138 Před rokem +179

    Hey! Just a little tip when you buy sourdough bread: Make sure that it's actual real sourdough bread that is made with a sourdough starter. Oftentimes, stores will call something sourdough but they just add vinegar (acetic acid) so that it tastes sour but it doesn't have any of the benefits. Also, stores will sometimes add sourdough starter but not let the dough rise for several hours like you're supposed to, but they just add regular yeast to save time and then it's basically just normal bread without the benefits...I know, they're sneaky and mean! You can always make your own sourdough bread. I have a really easy recipe if you are interested and it's way better than the store stuff

    • @gothichippielovechild3198
      @gothichippielovechild3198 Před rokem +9

      I am totally interested in your Sourdough recipe!

    • @Claire-td1ng
      @Claire-td1ng Před rokem +6

      @@gothichippielovechild3198 I'd highly recommend Foodgeek for learning how to make sourdough bread, or maybe the Bread Code. Also, a tip to make sure that the bread is truly sourdough is if there is an ingredient list, you should only see flour, water and salt. No yeast, because sourdough is just flour and water that were fermented by wild yeast that's present in the environment/flour.

    • @jessicapearson9479
      @jessicapearson9479 Před rokem

      You're paranoid 🙄

    • @theirishcailin333
      @theirishcailin333 Před rokem

      @@gothichippielovechild3198 farmhouse on boone on youtube has lots of sourdough recipes. She makes all her own bread, rolls, bagels etc

    • @dsa2591
      @dsa2591 Před rokem +1

      I can't make sourdough easily here in FL due to the heat and humidity, but in case someone is in a state where they have Publix, their sourdough bread is legit and it's delicious. Don't get their sunflower bread, though. It's so tough I finally just gave up and made croutons out of it.

  • @NahIamgood
    @NahIamgood Před rokem +156

    Glad you like the mediterranean diet! I moved to Cyprus (a small island in the Mediterranean sea) two years ago, and the food is fantastic. Hope you'll keep feeling better and better, Bea

    • @stephstevens2
      @stephstevens2 Před rokem +3

      Heeey I'm from Cyprus (living in London)! Which part did you move to?

    • @MsYanochka88
      @MsYanochka88 Před rokem +1

      Do you feel like the diet B did is similar to that in Cyprus?

    • @stephstevens2
      @stephstevens2 Před rokem +3

      @@MsYanochka88 ummm... I suppose some things were similar but none of them felt like "ah yes I grew up eating that!" The Mediterranean is a large region though and these are supposed to just be the general rules of what most people eat over the whole region (the healthiest parts of their diets anyway).

    • @NahIamgood
      @NahIamgood Před rokem +3

      @@MsYanochka88 it is similar, yes. I would say Cypriots eat a lot of barbecue here - meat, simple seasoning with just salt and pepper in a pita with salad. Besides that, there are a lot of tasty vegetables and salads in the cuisine.

    • @NahIamgood
      @NahIamgood Před rokem +3

      @@stephstevens2 I moved in Nicosia

  • @sharroon7574
    @sharroon7574 Před rokem +65

    Beatrice I have a gift idea for your mom: a meat thermometer. We use it regularly and it really increases my comfort level with cooking meat. My mom also overcooked everything and barely seasoned our food. This meant nights out at restaurants became my favourite food memories. Definately learning to cook has helped so much.

    • @jlea2480
      @jlea2480 Před rokem +1

      Makeups 🔥 🔥 🔥 in this video

  • @jessieenriquez8309
    @jessieenriquez8309 Před rokem +306

    Love your videos. Just one thing I found out when I cut out basically ALL salt was I created an electrolyte imbalance and was having heart flutters. Once I reincorporated some sodium into my diet, I felt better. Salt can be tricky but moderation is key, elimination is dangerous.

    • @elusive73
      @elusive73 Před rokem +16

      Definitely! I had the same problem. About 4 weeks in, I couldn't figure out what was wrong and I grabbed a sports drink one day and felt SO MUCH better, so now I'm more careful about the salt levels etc :)

    • @BeatriceCaruso
      @BeatriceCaruso  Před rokem +50

      I would have a really hard time cutting out all salt for sure lol

    • @butterpecanrican_
      @butterpecanrican_ Před rokem +50

      thank you for this! people demonize salt, but it is absolutely necessary for our survival. Yes too much is not good, but we actually need it.

    • @Deb_BG
      @Deb_BG Před rokem +11

      @@BeatriceCaruso Make sure it is iodized. If not, make sure you are eating food that contains iodine.

    • @jill3n
      @jill3n Před rokem +6

      Salt is a really important nutrient. Just make sure you get quality salt like Redmond salt, or a himalayan. Sea salt is okay but i've heard there can be micoplastics in them.

  • @ashd2799
    @ashd2799 Před rokem +72

    Bea you can tell this is working for you. You look so good and seem more relaxed and confident. This was such a thorough overview too, I appreciate the effort you put in!

  • @1diana1995
    @1diana1995 Před rokem +10

    I like that you are really transparent and honest about how these foods actually taste. I love eating plant-based, but that doesn’t change the fact that some of the foods aren’t always “amazing” and sometimes you have to do a little more work to make them taste well. Some influencers make everything seems like it tastes like steak even though it’s a piece of kale lol.

  • @pachpaints5356
    @pachpaints5356 Před rokem +3

    It is so good to hear you had a super positive go of this! I hope it keeps you feeling super good like it seems to be!

  • @yoo77full
    @yoo77full Před rokem +10

    Love to see updates from you, Bea 🤩 I jump on board as quick as I can

  • @SundiMyint
    @SundiMyint Před rokem +38

    Bea's been talking about this autumn squash soup so much that I just made the world's largest batch of a copycat recipe and IT'S SO GOOD. Panera's soup is typically to high in sugar and sodium for me so making it at home was great. Thanks, Bea!

  • @katierobinson5464
    @katierobinson5464 Před rokem +9

    The Mediterranean diet is the only one I swear by! I feel like it nourishes your soul as well as your body. So fun seeing your favorite recipes. Have a great week, Bea!

  • @elsasanchez9327
    @elsasanchez9327 Před rokem

    IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!
    It’s amazing to see all the lengths you’re willing to go through just to get your mental health right. A lot of people would just accept their mental health issues and not lift a finger to get better.
    I have so much to say but for the moment i’m just going to say KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK. If you have your sad days just remember how amazing you are and how many people you’ve been helping out through this journey. We love you and love to see you GLOWWWEW QUEEEEEEEN!

  • @chloemylowey1070
    @chloemylowey1070 Před rokem +6

    Those results are awesome! I really enjoyed the sit down and chat vibe and how you presented the foods. Categorizing them was a good call, I really liked them being presented that way

  • @pati351
    @pati351 Před rokem +38

    The key to a good muesli is adding stuff! I didn’t know it wasn’t a thing in the U.S.! During fall and winter I like having mine with 1/2 diced apple, 1 diced orange, cinnamon, almonds, oats (obviously), some semi sweet chocolate chips and either chia seeds or flax seeds. It is sweet enough for me but you could totally add some kind of sweetener. 😊

    • @barbarafrings9231
      @barbarafrings9231 Před rokem +2

      Du isst fast das Gleiche wie ich jeden Morgen. 🙂
      Ist so lecker....😋

    • @northwoodslife8456
      @northwoodslife8456 Před rokem

      It is a thing in the US.

    • @drivers99
      @drivers99 Před 6 měsíci

      @@northwoodslife8456it is a thing in the US, but I don’t think most people have had it

  • @kitkat2114
    @kitkat2114 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing. Loved seeing all the different ideas.

  • @wrenbrown883
    @wrenbrown883 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this B!!! I have been wanting to try something new with my diet, wanting to cut out processed, but Whole 30 is just so intense! I never thought about the Mediterranean Diet! Sounds right up my alley!!! I think I will try it! Thanks 😊

  • @Modelshelpeople
    @Modelshelpeople Před rokem +4

    Bea's videos are why I like Mondays. I go from the new one to binging on old ones all morning. It's comforting

  • @mayrazamoracruz9170
    @mayrazamoracruz9170 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Im so glad my CZcams algorithm decided that I was ready to come across your channel! Thanks for the mediterranean recipes and your honest feedback about it! I check other videos and I LOVE your content

  • @JadeBonifacio
    @JadeBonifacio Před rokem

    Great review! Thanks, Bea!

  • @janemahan2663
    @janemahan2663 Před rokem +1

    SO GOOD to see you looking and feeling better. Kudos Bea!

  • @madisonmoore7779
    @madisonmoore7779 Před rokem +8

    Hey Bea! I just wanted to say thank you for your motivational and realistic videos. I entered a new chapter in my life. I graduated from school, moved four hours away from home, started a new job, and recently been struggling with my anxiety. Your videos have really helped me with trying to be positive and to focus on the journey of improvement rather than look at just my failures and struggles. Thank you for all that you do. ❤

  • @candicelandiss
    @candicelandiss Před rokem +5

    I’m ready for Bea’s cooking show!👩🏻‍🍳 I’ve been wanting to try the Mediterranean diet and your video just made up my mind! Just added a ton of veggies to my grocery list for the week!! You rock, Bea!! 🦕💛

  • @laurabagley3115
    @laurabagley3115 Před rokem

    Thanks for this info!

  • @tabbbb15
    @tabbbb15 Před rokem +1

    I love that you are finding something that works for you!!! ❤ I’m so proud of everything you are working towards and how you are continuing to not give up on yourself. You are truly so inspiring 🥰

  • @a.katherinesuetterlin3028

    Your video about trying out the Mediterranean diet came up in my recommendations, and your candid humor about everything is so refreshing. So many want to look or sound a certain way on social media of any kind. You, otoh, gave us your experience in a delightful, down-to-earth and relatable fashion. This is what this planet needs more of, IMO. And your canine companion is just adorable as anything, adding even more relatability.
    You have a knack for taking what might seem complicated at first, and breaking it down into more mentally digestible bits. I know that I have a tendency to make myself overwhelmed with a list of things I have to do in order to get healthy in an X, Y and Z way. (Seriously, I need a kitchen magnet that says "Wait! I need to overthink this!")
    Watching your video helped me feel like, "okay, I can achieve my list of healthier habits." 😁

  • @rebeccasanchez7067
    @rebeccasanchez7067 Před rokem +7

    Love you Bea! Thanks for posting and have a fantastic day!!!!!

  • @hjo4572
    @hjo4572 Před rokem

    Yay for everything looking up :) You go gurl!!

  • @aworte3266
    @aworte3266 Před rokem

    This is perfect timing, I was just doing learning about it this weekend

  • @michelletr92
    @michelletr92 Před rokem +22

    Omg you’re such a CHEF!!! 🤌🏻 can you do a part two to this - maybe showing you doing the cooking and going over the ingredients? As a noob cook, I love watching non-cooking niche CZcamsrs do their cooking! More relatable I suppose

  • @alfinou_13targaryen
    @alfinou_13targaryen Před rokem +4

    Soooooo happy for you Bea!! I was almost sure it would suit you!! I'm French, from Provence and I've been eating the Mediterranean diet my whole life, it's such an easy, tasty and healthy diet, I think it can suit everyone except people who don't like vegetables of course! I'm so glad it helped you on so many different domains. Keep up the good work, I really love your videos!!

  • @heathervangrootheest9211

    Yum! That all sounds amazing! Nice work!

  • @janelbrackin6004
    @janelbrackin6004 Před rokem

    THANK YOU for linking all these recipes!!! I can't wait to try the energy bites and SEVERAL others

  • @myrah8190
    @myrah8190 Před rokem +5

    You're looking so well Bea!! 😊 I know it's early days, but looks like the Mediterranean diet is doing great for you. Think I'll give it a go myself.

  • @LauraStepney
    @LauraStepney Před rokem +6

    Yay! I love that you're discovering this way of eating that you like and makes you feel great. As soon as you said herbs go bad fast I was like girl plant an herb garden and immediately you said "so I planted an herb garden". Felt like high fiving you through the screen 😁

  • @miaslifestartedat50
    @miaslifestartedat50 Před rokem

    Thanks this was very encouraging ❤

  • @hannw7
    @hannw7 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for linking all the recipes! Gonna make some of these!

  • @BasicBrownB
    @BasicBrownB Před rokem +31

    Bea! Do you still have your PO/FEDEX box? I work at a little olive oil shop and would love to send you some items! Yes I know how creepy that sounds but I think you might like them 😊

    • @jtorezzi
      @jtorezzi Před rokem +3

      Her PO box info is in the description

    • @BasicBrownB
      @BasicBrownB Před rokem +4

      @@jtorezzi thanks!! I must've missed it when I last checked 🤣

    • @mollyricee
      @mollyricee Před rokem +4

      this is so sweet :)

  • @lozetriley6955
    @lozetriley6955 Před rokem +4

    I am so loving this side of you. When your preparing your meals and sharing them. Your making some attractive meals and they look delicious enough to try out. So thanks for sharing love have a great day👍🏼💞🙂

  • @89misselle
    @89misselle Před rokem

    Love to see you so content with the past two weeks and experimenting with foods and finding something you like. ❤️
    I’m intrigued and will definitely give it a try

  • @ExNihiloArchitecture
    @ExNihiloArchitecture Před rokem

    Girl, I love catching up with you. Thanks for continuing to post.

  • @lustphreak
    @lustphreak Před rokem +20

    Thanks for sharing your recipes! Can't wait to try the eggy yogurt toast! Also, for making Mondays better ;)

    • @grrrgrl101
      @grrrgrl101 Před rokem

      Bea Monday vids give my week structure. If she doesn't post then I tell myself to focus on one bigger TLC thing for myself that day/or week

  • @alismith105
    @alismith105 Před rokem +9

    Hey girl. As always loving the weekly upload. Big love from the UK xx

  • @cleverscreenname5698
    @cleverscreenname5698 Před rokem

    Yay, very happy you are finding good options that are working for you. Much love and support. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, it helps me reflect on my own.

  • @jessicacraven1107
    @jessicacraven1107 Před rokem

    Everything you made looked so so so good!!!

  • @jujujustme
    @jujujustme Před rokem +12

    Awesome! The first thing I noticed is how bright and clear your face looks... and you can totally tell you've lost weight there too. I may have to try this diet now/again. I tried it before, but I was having a difficult time making the time to prep the food... so I failed, but you've inspired me, thank you. :)

  • @katforgiven6411
    @katforgiven6411 Před rokem +6

    The Mediterranean diet has been proven to be one of the healthiest diet you can do

  • @gaila.8830
    @gaila.8830 Před rokem

    Thank you Bea for the video 😊

  • @brookemason2794
    @brookemason2794 Před rokem

    That’s awesome Bea! So glad you found something you really like and it’s helping you feel better as well. ❤

  • @515aleon
    @515aleon Před rokem +6

    I'm an older guy, but you are VERY relatable to me anyway. I've been following this way of eating for 3 years. Breakfast I struggle with, I love the idea of Greek yogurt and eggs (might look up Turkish eggs--that's great!! You can make with soft cooked or fried--in olive oil). I tend to eat fish once a week, chicken every other week, and red meat once a month (a couple days maybe). I've gotten to really like fish, esp salmon (not so Mediterranean--but they'd eat that too if they had this wonderful fish). You might look up Mediterranean Dish. Great and easy recipes. I do NOT stay strictly on it, that's not the point at all. Has really helped evened out my moods.

  • @kmsevero1
    @kmsevero1 Před rokem +3

    I just tried the Mediterranean Cod recipe you shared - WOW, that IS amazing! I also substituted some veggies for ones I don't like (not a huge fan of olives for example) and it still came out amazing. I also paired it with the pearled couscous. Thanks Bea!!

  • @katrish786
    @katrish786 Před rokem

    I love watching you prep and cook food, everything looked amazing. A great video.

  • @caratrieshealthy
    @caratrieshealthy Před rokem +1

    Nice video. I may have to try this diet. You are so inspirational.

  • @fionavangerven621
    @fionavangerven621 Před rokem +27

    Bea.. I too suffered with anxiety and panic attacks for many years. After going onto a mainly Mediterranean diet about 5 years ago I noticed that I hardly ever have these problems anymore. I have found that sugar is a major factor in my anxiety.
    I have been following your journey (somewhat sporadically as I am not a huge social media fan) and wish you all the best for your journey to a healthier you. 🤗💕

    • @Ms.SimoneRenee
      @Ms.SimoneRenee Před 10 měsíci

      Sugar definitely brings me so much anxiety

    • @Jewlz4ever
      @Jewlz4ever Před 9 měsíci

      How do fruit sugars effect you?

  • @elusive73
    @elusive73 Před rokem +60

    Wahooooo! I'm so happy this is good for you! I've been doing this since May (because my cholesterol got scary and the Dr wanted to put me on meds. I asked if I could PLEASE try something natural first, so she gave me 3.5 months to try). My levels are better than they were even 2 years ago before she got worried at all!!. I hope you continue to love it. I got most of my info from the heart and stroke foundation and other reputable resources too.

    • @rachelgilbert3164
      @rachelgilbert3164 Před rokem +4

      Wow, that's great! I'm glad you were able to solve it without going on meds! 💚💙💜

    • @butterpecanrican_
      @butterpecanrican_ Před rokem +8

      Funny a similar story started my entire weight loss journey. My blood pressure was above average and I asked my doctor to let me try to lose some weight before putting me on meds. I ultimately lost 100 lbs and my blood pressure would be normal on one test, above average the next (I got a cuff to test at home). Turned out it was genetic and I got on meds.
      Oddly enough, I lost an additional 20 lbs (now at 120 lbs lost) and that did it for me. I started getting light-headed a lot because my med was causing my pressure to drop too much so my doctor took me off and asked me to keep testing my BP. It's been fine ever since! Apparently, 154 lbs and below is my sweet spot. If I get above that my body doesn't like it.

    • @heather7897
      @heather7897 Před rokem

      What did you do to not have to take cholesterol pills? Mine is borderline and he wants me on a statin 😢

    • @elusive73
      @elusive73 Před rokem

      @@heather7897 I asked my doctor if I could try the Mediterranean diet coupled with frequent gym visits, and switching to red wine only when I wanted a drink. So I've been following that and my liver and cholesterol numbers went to better levels than even 2 years earlier, before she was even worried. I hope you don't have to go on statins! I will if I have to in the future, but for now, these methods have held that off (with the added bonus of dropping 17 lbs and feeling better than I have in years hahah)

  • @lemonadeslices
    @lemonadeslices Před rokem +1

    i really enjoyed this video - it provided a ton of food ideas and recipes; thank you!

  • @melw2389
    @melw2389 Před rokem

    Thank you for the recipes!

  • @marielcolley5656
    @marielcolley5656 Před rokem +3

    Watching your growth in the past few years has been amazing!
    I know you are struggling but go look at your older videos. You are such an experienced cook and so much more loving towards yourself.

  • @xBrunettexxxBeautyx
    @xBrunettexxxBeautyx Před rokem +6

    I’d love an update on this after some time, especially since 2 weeks is definitely not long enough to tell the true effects, it takes 2+ weeks for your body to get used to something new. I’m glad you found something that works for you though. 🥰

  • @thepersnicketycalico9382

    Great video Bea! I’m glad you mentioned about high sugar and anxiety I’m gonna keep an eye out on that for myself! 🙋‍♀️

  • @carolynjones9911
    @carolynjones9911 Před rokem

    I'm so proud of you!!! I happy you found something that works for you.

  • @sasharommart6494
    @sasharommart6494 Před rokem +5

    Hey, Bea! I love to cook with fresh herbs too and here is how I keep it waaaaay longer from going bad. I usually wash it, put it in a glass with water and cover with a plastic bag to capture any moisture. And keep it in the fridge for week or so for sure, sometimes even longer.
    You also can try to keep it in a damp towel in the fridge, but first option works better for me for sure.
    Or you can manage to buy some in bulk, you totally can freeze it chopped, not chives, but parsley, dill, cilantro for sure. And then just take as much as you need out from the freezer and put directly to you cooking meal or salad. A spoon of chopped and frozen herbs will be defrosting in few minutes.

  • @albamartinez3671
    @albamartinez3671 Před rokem +4

    Hi Bea! I just wanted to say that you are my absolute favourite person to watch on this platform. I am on the same journey as you and you and you are the only person I know who shares a realistic updates. I come from the south of Spain, so the Mediterranean diet is all that we know. You did such a good job! We do eat meat but not the processed kind, and also not as often as you guys do. I guess you could sum it up with "heavily plant based, but all with moderation" - salt, sugar, meat, alcohol... Ps. ABSOLUTELY love the cooking bits of your videos. I was watching with pen and paper!

  • @Nonstopjen
    @Nonstopjen Před rokem +1

    You are a legend for adding recipe links 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @cheriebrinker3301
    @cheriebrinker3301 Před rokem

    Thank you for your honesty, so refreshing. Looking forward to following your journey which I'm sure are going to be incredible! Much happiness and great health to you and yours 💜💜

  • @Soylentology
    @Soylentology Před rokem +5

    Hey Bea, if you like the yoghurt and eggs combo, try a Turkish dish called Cilbir. It is incredible. Very similar to what you've described but instead of lemon zest and herbs, you heat up some butter in a small pan and put Aleppo pepper flakes in it with a splash of olive oil, then drizzle that over the yoghurt and poached eggs 🤌

  •  Před rokem +6

    omg I've never been this early 🤩 fun fact about that study from the 60s - they only included about 7 countries 😅 if they'd included Switzerland, cheese and potatoes would've been on the list, Swiss people live forever 😂

  • @emohippie3
    @emohippie3 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this video and the recipes! I’m plant based so all of these recipes looked so good any easy. I haven’t thought about the Mediterranean diet in so long but now I have a category of recipes to look for!

  • @susanacfernandes
    @susanacfernandes Před rokem

    This was helpful. Thank u, B ❤

  • @meganclark-hutchings7464
    @meganclark-hutchings7464 Před rokem +52

    You broke the 230 mark! I'm so proud of you Bea. Making such incredible strides, and I know from experience that as your hormones level out you'll see even more amazing scale and non scale victories. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us!

  • @intrepidtomato
    @intrepidtomato Před rokem +3

    Lots of good ideas in there, wanted to eat even more plant based myself since I had watched a video on gut health and depression. Not sure if I would call Muesli mediterranean as such, but it is pretty nice - I like it better with plain white yoghurt than milk, also a pretty popular combination here and in Switzerland. Gnocchi and sourdough bread are a definite yes at any time of the day!!

  • @lorineely6921
    @lorineely6921 Před 8 měsíci

    Awe I loved this! Everything looks delicious! Very inspiring, honest and entertaining!

  • @nateawilliams7309
    @nateawilliams7309 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for this!

  • @leahmurphy6657
    @leahmurphy6657 Před rokem +119

    I was thinking watching this that your skin looked clearer! I’ve been 100% plant based since January and I feel great! And the REGULARITY, now that’s a huge improvement especially for me. Glad you’re doing well! Keep it up! 💛🦕💛

    • @SarahLynn__
      @SarahLynn__ Před rokem

      She looks exactly the same.

    • @natr2992
      @natr2992 Před rokem +2

      Wait a couple of years and you will not feel great anymore 🥲 from an ex veg

  • @CristyTravels
    @CristyTravels Před rokem +6

    So I’ve been on the vegetarian diet for 7 days now and am BLOWN AWAY with how I don’t snack anymore. I really get what you mean about these foods being sooooo filling. I’ve learned you can do a lot with beans! 😅

  • @mtralyson4659
    @mtralyson4659 Před rokem +2

    In South of France we usually put our fresh herbs in glasses of water or any contenant that we can fill with water, just like flowers but in the fridge 😊

  • @kristianscirone771
    @kristianscirone771 Před rokem +2

    Girl you are GLOWING! And overall you seem so much happier! Or least more hopeful. This might be the diet for you! So sooooo proud of you! ❤

  • @driftingofftosleep
    @driftingofftosleep Před rokem +29

    Yesss Buddha bowls are delicious! My go to is a lemony mustardy dilly tahini sauce for the middle of winter. So bright and refreshing, thanks for all of the meal ideas from this video 💙🦕

    • @sabrinalindsey5474
      @sabrinalindsey5474 Před rokem +1

      Lemon, mustard and Dill are three of my favorite things, that sounds *amazing*

    • @intrepidtomato
      @intrepidtomato Před rokem

      I just can't with them.... either have a salad or a PROPER HOT MEAL (boomer voice)

    • @Steph163.
      @Steph163. Před rokem

      If you don't mind sharing 😊 what's your recipe/ratio for the lemon, mustard and tahini. I recently bought tahini and not sure how much to use? Thank you 😊

    • @driftingofftosleep
      @driftingofftosleep Před rokem +2

      @@Steph163. I make sauces without a recipe and literally just add stuff to a bowl and mix it, but trying to visualize when I made it last, I'd say probably around 2 tbsp of tahini, 1.5 tbsp of mustard, 1 tbsp of lemon juice to 8 tbsp of mayo (or yogurt or sour cream). All depends on your taste and you can adjust however you want, but hope that helps!

  • @kaylaliebowitz
    @kaylaliebowitz Před rokem +3

    Highly recommend you look into muesli muffins for breakfast! Theyre so good and packed with protein/fiber

  • @fruitcup1020
    @fruitcup1020 Před rokem

    Great video!!! Love that this worked out for you. Please do a continuation of this! 🦕

  • @helenwalker5787
    @helenwalker5787 Před rokem +2

    Ah Bea! I've had surgery today and coming home and having a new video to watch, really cheered me up! Thank you!

  • @jackintheville
    @jackintheville Před rokem +3

    I was really transitioning with you from cannibalism to I am unwell to this is why BETTER HEALTH is the sponsor. Missed opportunity there 😂
    Love all your humor and honesty each video. YOU are THE BEST!

  • @chriskatt
    @chriskatt Před rokem +12

    For the Müsli or Muesli you did it right. It's like an alternative to sweet cornflakes. Some people eat it with yogurt or skyr (a thicker kind of yogurt) or milk which can be cold or warm. I love to put some fresh fruit in it like bananas, fresh berries in the summertime and so on. :)

    • @graceisonline
      @graceisonline Před rokem +1

      seconding thicker dairy like skyr or greek yogurt!

    • @barbarafrings9231
      @barbarafrings9231 Před rokem

      I eat Müsli every morning with fresh fruit,
      nuts, cinnamon, hulled hemp seeds, ground flaxseed, cia, soy and oatmilk.
      Love it! 🙂

  • @lindsaynava5905
    @lindsaynava5905 Před rokem +1

    Watching your channel is like talking with a best friend. You’re so relatable and lovely and are willing to be vulnerable with us. Thank you for creating a safe space with your channel.

  • @cocoacrimson
    @cocoacrimson Před rokem

    I loved this! Your skin is absolutely glowing, it's amazing what all that diet is doing for you❤ I'd love another update on this in the future! I have PCOS so if this diet helps your hormones, I'm definitely going to start it myself🙌

  • @sarahfife7096
    @sarahfife7096 Před rokem +5

    Muesli is how you say cereal in German (Müsli)! I've been living in Munich for about a year and yeah that's what a lot of the cereals here are like haha

  • @ArcaneLuxian
    @ArcaneLuxian Před rokem +5

    Bea, I literally replace nonfat unflavored greek yogurt for sour cream and I personally don't notice a difference in the need for creaminess. I also make my almost calorie free ranch dressing with it. Soooooo good!

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch Před rokem +1

    Bea love that you try new things. Everyone's body is different and trying different diets to see what works for you is always good. You had fantastic results.🌻❤️

  • @kerrimoore8542
    @kerrimoore8542 Před rokem

    Just killing it 🔥 everything looked amazing and you did such a good job!

  • @SparkHomeschool
    @SparkHomeschool Před rokem +3

    Another tip for balancing your hormones is cycle syncing and eating the right types of foods at certain times of the month. I have seen such a big difference when I stick to it 👍 Highly recommend

  • @Zi518zi
    @Zi518zi Před rokem +5

    I personally prefer the "boring" video format 😁, vlog type, day to day kind of videos are my favorite. But this was fun too, so many interesting recipes! You must've put so much work into editing))

  • @AllTheButtons87
    @AllTheButtons87 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing! This is super interesting and helpful 😁❤️

  • @valerieodonnell6764
    @valerieodonnell6764 Před rokem +2

    Everything looks so good! I’ve been craving more veggies lately and thinking about learning more about the Mediterranean diet. I’m definitely going to try some of the stuff you ate.