Food Theory: Can You SURVIVE On One Food?

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    Can you survive by only eating one food for your ENTIRE LIFE? Today we are going to find out! What nutrients do we need to survive? What foods have the best chance of giving you those? Will it be PIZZA like we all hope? Get ready to take a big bite of some science!
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  • @JadeTheorist3942
    @JadeTheorist3942 Před 2 lety +11054

    My friend was just eating a Potatoe for dinner and I mentioned this video, to find that my friends are also Theorists!!!! Love it when I remember important information from the channels and surprise my friends and family!!! #ProudTheorist!!!

    • @JadeTheorist3942
      @JadeTheorist3942 Před 2 lety +140

      OMG, MatPat thank you so much for the like and pin!!! I Love you so much, you are my favorite creator on CZcams! Thank you for inspiring me and making me smile!!!! P.S. Say hi to Steph and SKEEEEEP for me! 💖😊

    • @whatthefuckiswrongwithyou
      @whatthefuckiswrongwithyou Před 2 lety +20

      nice

    • @bonkrong1525
      @bonkrong1525 Před 2 lety +16

      Nice you got a pin you are much [pro]

    • @robspiess
      @robspiess Před 2 lety +24

      "Potatoe"? Dan Quayle would be proud.

    • @laranarene3211
      @laranarene3211 Před 2 lety +9

      @@robspiess potato

  • @gracegaert
    @gracegaert Před 2 lety +21066

    Sequel episode idea: Ask the theorist team what they would eat for the rest of their lives and do the math to see who would live the longest

  • @victorurey8111
    @victorurey8111 Před 2 lety +2912

    so crazy idea...what exactly causes "after-taste?" are there certain food groups that are doomed to have it, or is there a way that we could create foods with good aftertastes?

    • @paisleesheppard5629
      @paisleesheppard5629 Před 2 lety +36

      Taste buds? 😅

    • @jackshotgamer9509
      @jackshotgamer9509 Před 2 lety +82

      @@paisleesheppard5629 I would guess it’s more likely tonsils, as they provide some of the taste, but the taste buds provide most, and the taste buds are right at the front of the mouth (on the tongue), so those aren’t really after taste, more just taste in general

    • @kadenze6176
      @kadenze6176 Před 2 lety +85

      current scientific understanding is that aftertaste is simply the taste of the molecules after all of the chemical and physical interactions are mostly completed. remember that your mouth is full of mainly water, amylase and lingual lipase all of which will do organic chemistry things to the food inside your mouth. then when you swallow the more sticky stuff (stuff with stronger intermolecular forces or charged ions actually bonding to the inside of your mouth) will be left behind, and your taste receptors will begin sensing those things instead of the wine and fish you just swallowed. don't drink wine and fish, it smells. anyways, yes, there have been breakthroughs in chemicals that can block the taste receptors sensing these specific aftertaste-making molecules. however if i'm being honest the only real cost effective use for it is in really disgusting medicines that need to be prescribed to children; a lot of the pharmaceutical engineering behind children's medicines is making them taste nice.

    • @aldritchthewarlock4945
      @aldritchthewarlock4945 Před 2 lety +9

      Matpat needs to review this. Period.

    • @Sly-Moose
      @Sly-Moose Před 2 lety +9

      All I know is, don't EVER eat anything with cajun sauce or tuna salads with Gatorade or energy drinks. Fricken DISGUSTING. 😫

  • @reddotsucks
    @reddotsucks Před 8 měsíci +639

    He isn’t just a good theorist, he’s also a great teacher.

    • @onteht00bs
      @onteht00bs Před 7 měsíci +1

      It would be better if he didn't drift into sounding like Macho Man Randy Savage here and there. Great content but maybe dial back the voice a click or two...

    • @xsyio
      @xsyio Před 4 měsíci +5

      ⁠@@onteht00bsur asking for him to speak with less passion, then, not matpats fault u have that weird connection. i love the way he talks. makes me really listen closely

    • @SlinkySmith59
      @SlinkySmith59 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I agree with both your name and comment

    • @maywaswings1840
      @maywaswings1840 Před 3 měsíci

      I read it wrong the first time and almost wrote a reply saying you're wrong 😅

    • @dabreadgalaxy1302
      @dabreadgalaxy1302 Před 19 dny

      True that

  • @humourlessjester3584
    @humourlessjester3584 Před 9 měsíci +231

    If I'm given a little bit of flexibility I'm going to choose fried rice and custom pick the ingredients to fit all my needs. Not only would that be possible because of how many options you have for ingredients but as an asian I'll also never get tired of it.

  • @willwailes9298
    @willwailes9298 Před 2 lety +1936

    "Can You Stay Hydrated From Food Alone?" would be a good theory. All marine mammals get water purely from food, and I often wonder if that would be possible for humans, considering that there's many vegetables and fruits that are over 90% water, such as lettuce.

    • @puellanivis
      @puellanivis Před 2 lety +87

      Yep, the “8 cups of water a day” is for total dietary consumption. Most people get enough from their food, but since we still tend to get thirsty, we _do_ sometimes need to supplement. Of course, supplementation is super easy, right?

    • @MV12267
      @MV12267 Před 2 lety +12

      @@puellanivis it's actually 8 cups of liquid, not water.

    • @EpicGamer-vn8wc
      @EpicGamer-vn8wc Před 2 lety +51

      Yes u could simply eat watermelon
      95% of it is made of water

    • @primordial345
      @primordial345 Před 2 lety +27

      Cucumber, watermelon, spinach,lettuce you name it.

    • @puellanivis
      @puellanivis Před 2 lety +50

      ​@@MV12267 The whole point here is that it’s not “liquids”, your daily water intake is often covered by things we presume to be solids.
      The dietary requirement is about _water_ intake, coffee, tea, soda, etc all work only because they contain water. While fit-for-consumption 99% ethanol isn’t going to be all that effective, because the vast majority of the liquid is not water at all, but ethanol.

  • @TheTyisawesome
    @TheTyisawesome Před 2 lety +281

    You know that scene in "The Santa Clause" where elf Judy says that it took her 1200 years to perfect the hot chocolate recipe. "Not too hot, extra chocolate, shaken not stirred" so I think this needs to be put to the test, does temperature really matter that much? Shaken better then stirred? What really is the best hot chocolate recipe?

    • @ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275
      @ihavekalashnikovyoudomath9275 Před 2 lety +18

      I think "not too hot" is a comfort thing. Some people have less tolerance to higher temperatures. I certainly can't drink most coffees from coffee shops because it's way too hot, and need to wait at least 5 minutes for it to cool down. If it's cooler to start, you can drink and enjoy it sooner

    • @varimkadas6068
      @varimkadas6068 Před 2 lety +3

      Where's MatPat? CHRISTMAS EPISODE!!!

    • @nicholasfactor
      @nicholasfactor Před 2 lety +3

      temperature absolutely matters, it's how espresso and cappuccino machines (or your average keurig) work

    • @6_blocks_under
      @6_blocks_under Před 2 lety +1

      temperature will matter because the colder it is, the more it will taste like chocolate milk instead of hot chocolate

    • @Yashael341
      @Yashael341 Před 2 lety +1

      Temperature will play a role in the "shaken, not stirred" area. You're gonna seal up a hot liquid and shake it up? Girl, you're gonna have to be super careful opening that up, or it's gonna explode all over you.

  • @user-zs5zd9os9g
    @user-zs5zd9os9g Před 10 měsíci +259

    My parents in their younger days did grow up basically eating only sweet potatoes every single meal.
    (It was the only food that could be easily mass-produced in their part of the world)
    The only variation was basically roasted, steamed or mashed sweet potatoes. No meat, very little rice, the only vegetable was sweet potato leaves.
    They did manage to live through the difficult few years though yes they are quite a fair bit shorter than I am

    • @atheniexBELLA
      @atheniexBELLA Před 7 měsíci +4

      which country?

    • @isaipack
      @isaipack Před 3 měsíci +1

      My guess is Ireland, at least is the one country that has a well known history with potatoes.

    • @sc0ped_sky621
      @sc0ped_sky621 Před 3 měsíci +6

      @@isaipackmy guess would be south america, sweet potatoes are common there plus climate

    • @debleb166
      @debleb166 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Not sweet potatoes though. @@isaipack

    • @liamcluett6203
      @liamcluett6203 Před měsícem

      @@isaipackWouldn’t make sense since they said their parents, and Ireland hasn’t been that poor for a while

  • @ultrachoccymilk5641
    @ultrachoccymilk5641 Před 3 měsíci +66

    Thank you matpat for 13 great years!

    • @mister_dummy
      @mister_dummy Před 3 měsíci +4

      Sir matthew patrick will leave us in march and that other guy will never be the same everyone will bully that other guy if matthew leaves forever

    • @averageyoutuber4176
      @averageyoutuber4176 Před 3 měsíci

      I didn't know this was also matpat since i wasn't really a fan of his but deym

    • @ukrlan_
      @ukrlan_ Před měsícem

      ​@@mister_dummywhat's the point

    • @mister_dummy
      @mister_dummy Před měsícem +2

      @@ukrlan_ nothing its just idk if this prediction fails i will make a grilled cheese sandwich

  • @jacobford3452
    @jacobford3452 Před 2 lety +6825

    My vote is for Chankonabe, a Japanese stew designed for sumo wrestlers. Lots of protein, lots of vegetables for vitamins and minerals, and lots broth to help with water intake. Even with a strict recipe it's got pretty much everything. Plus if it's a survival situation it's perfect for a body building on a deserted island.

    • @MrJackfriday
      @MrJackfriday Před 2 lety +234

      Thats new. thanks for sharing..might gonna look into chankonabe

    • @dal8379
      @dal8379 Před 2 lety +146

      More like Chunk-onabe. Am I rite *insert finger guns*

    • @stefonrandle9107
      @stefonrandle9107 Před 2 lety +79

      No lie, Chankonabe looks really good and I would love to try it!

    • @tjls123
      @tjls123 Před 2 lety +8

      Where tf are u gonna get Japanese stew and why tf wouldn't u just choose salad?

    • @byulirinx
      @byulirinx Před 2 lety +221

      @@tjls123 Because your body needs more than just vegetables 😧

  • @thenerdycousins9099
    @thenerdycousins9099 Před 2 lety +899

    1:50
    MattPat: *explaining why potatoes are good as an only food source*
    Me: *finally understanding what went wrong with the Irish after the potato famine*

    • @tornadodee148
      @tornadodee148 Před 2 lety +23

      omg I was thinking the same when he said that lol

    • @wrestlinghe2638
      @wrestlinghe2638 Před 2 lety +37

      as an Irish I was also thinking the same lmao Potatoes rule!

    • @iterativedoor8411
      @iterativedoor8411 Před 2 lety +6

      I'm Irish but nobody ever believes me because I don't have the accent

    • @tatertotboi
      @tatertotboi Před 2 lety +1

      @@iterativedoor8411 "well technically I'm Irish too but it's one percent and I don't even talk with the accent" is what you meant to say

    • @iterativedoor8411
      @iterativedoor8411 Před 2 lety +16

      @@tatertotboi No, I'm literally from Ireland

  • @samwiseplaysyt485
    @samwiseplaysyt485 Před 7 měsíci +31

    I was literally thinking "potatoes is one of the best choices because there is a insane amount of ways to eat a potato" and then matpat said that potatoes is one of the best choices 😂

  • @emmi-rd9sx
    @emmi-rd9sx Před 7 měsíci +7

    i know this was 2 years ago but still, heres my take on it: you can also consider that it may not be compulsory to eat the full meal. like if you were to have a hamburger, you could have multiple but not eat every single bit and bob of each burger, you pick out the veggies, get the meat for protein and whatnot and the bread for carbohydrates??

  • @rabinghosh9238
    @rabinghosh9238 Před 2 lety +511

    MatPat: "The potato is one of your best options"
    Me: I'm looking down at my lays potato chips...

  • @GBMoises
    @GBMoises Před 2 lety +1143

    food theory idea: how many calories does Santa get from cookies every year, and can he survive on only cookies?

    • @maysar4159
      @maysar4159 Před 2 lety +37

      I actually love this idea

    • @nottrash_panda1517
      @nottrash_panda1517 Před 2 lety +24

      I would watch that as soon as possible if it came out!

    • @sxlproductions
      @sxlproductions Před 2 lety +41

      Well he definitely won't survive seeing how he won't have enough nutrients even if there are weird kids who gives him vegi cookies
      He could do calories but he would have to calculate the population of children in countries that has a Santa that likes to eat cookies and milk
      That isn't a world wide thing

    • @wuhoolife
      @wuhoolife Před 2 lety +15

      Santa eats his reindeers.

    • @leefisher6366
      @leefisher6366 Před 2 lety +15

      He doesn't only eat cookies. He has a varied vegetable garden, which is why he spends so much time Hoe-Hoe-Hoeing it.

  • @cammo_killer794
    @cammo_killer794 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I want to say thanks. I've been a picky eater all my life and this video helped encourage me to add my first plant to my subway sandwich, spinach. Thanks for helping me make my life a little healthier.

  • @backoffdude6011
    @backoffdude6011 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Matthias Patthias: "All you really need is a sweet potato wrapped in spinach
    Me: "Humans"

  • @derekbanas
    @derekbanas Před 2 lety +2978

    A sweet potato, lentil, collard green stew is what you are looking for. Mix in canned tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots and you’ll have every nutrient in one bowl of soup based on the FDA requirements

    • @sheezy2526
      @sheezy2526 Před 2 lety +37

      No b12, u will die after about 3 years

    • @sheezy2526
      @sheezy2526 Před 2 lety +31

      Also no essential fatty acids like ALA and enough LA, so you will die much sooner

    • @PixieoftheWood
      @PixieoftheWood Před 2 lety +158

      @@sheezy2526 Add some beef and you're good.

    • @Sunny-ot1vo
      @Sunny-ot1vo Před 2 lety +77

      We all know the FDA is crap. Their dietary recommendations change every few years due to food lobbyists.

    • @johnnguyen5482
      @johnnguyen5482 Před 2 lety +23

      Glad to see my favorite programming channel commenting 😀

  • @summerrgray
    @summerrgray Před 2 lety +467

    I worked at Chipotle for 8 months and ate it every single day, even on days off, and I swear I never felt healthier lol! I just had to be careful about what I’d get. Like not getting meat every time or cutting out cheese or sour crème here and there or getting a bowl instead of a burrito. You get creative so that you don’t get sick of the free meal every shift 😅

    • @irfan8702
      @irfan8702 Před 2 lety +10

      Theory proven✔️

    • @xellosmetallium8519
      @xellosmetallium8519 Před 2 lety +23

      Chipotle would get my vote too, who in there right mind would want to eat Subway for the rest of there lives?

    • @erinschnaedter6172
      @erinschnaedter6172 Před 2 lety +9

      I love Chipotle! I fast on Good Friday, and I've made it a tradition to get a Chipotle burrito the night before because it seems to last the longest into the next day.

    • @samuraiboi2735
      @samuraiboi2735 Před 2 lety +1

      Tbh i may want to go to chipotle one day

    • @turtletcp1598
      @turtletcp1598 Před 2 lety +5

      My sister’s friend ate chipotle every day and then got high cholesterol

  • @PyroGam3s
    @PyroGam3s Před 8 měsíci +23

    wow, i'm constantly wondering if i'm getting the right nutrients. This really is going to help me a lot. I just don't have money to spend at the grocery store so I always end up buying rice, potatoes, ramen, mac and cheese, hotdogs, and bread. No condiments of course, cooked and eaten as is, or plain. So this episode really helps me figure out what I should focus on. I'm definitely going to figure out how to get spinach in my cart though because i'm really low on essential vitamins

    • @BenjaminGessel
      @BenjaminGessel Před 7 měsíci +8

      Most nutrients, least cost, most taste =
      Eggs
      Potatoes
      Broccoli
      Chicken
      Spinach
      Peanuts/Peanut Butter
      Sunflower Seeds
      Pumpkin Seeds
      Onions
      Carrots
      Lentils
      Oranges
      Blueberries
      Quinoa
      Salmon (yes, salmon)

  • @james_ve
    @james_ve Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love this channel because i understand all of the science-y stuff mat talks about, it really lines up with what I’ve learned in biology

  • @calliethewolfcat2183
    @calliethewolfcat2183 Před 2 lety +111

    I always say lasagna for two reasons:
    1. It's my favorite food
    2. It can be vegetable, meat, four cheese, lazy style, vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, etc. And if cooked correctly, it tastes delicious every time.

  • @Igorcastrochucre
    @Igorcastrochucre Před 2 lety +1843

    Here's a theory for you: Can Ambrosia, the mythical food of the gods exist in real life? What would it be made of? What would it taste like?

    • @ebonyblack4563
      @ebonyblack4563 Před 2 lety +41

      That is an awesome idea!

    • @Bobby-tj1hq
      @Bobby-tj1hq Před 2 lety +132

      It’s made of marshmallows, some fruits, coconut, and some cream.

    • @ScarletShade13
      @ScarletShade13 Před 2 lety +41

      @@Bobby-tj1hq That's sounds intriguing. Did you just make that up?

    • @emilsmadvlogs5879
      @emilsmadvlogs5879 Před 2 lety +11

      Now this sounds interesting

    • @ste887
      @ste887 Před 2 lety +34

      Alternatively. Eggs, milk and vanilla. As it's a brand of custard In the UK

  • @phantomski1
    @phantomski1 Před rokem +8

    But Matt you can get nutrients from drinks as well, milk and juice is pretty good way to cover some stuff
    also mineral water

  • @Maxitron15
    @Maxitron15 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I’ve always said either a chicken salad or chicken wrap. You can do so much with those, different spice, and condiments. So much fun

    • @dickottel
      @dickottel Před 10 měsíci

      you'd have to like chicken 😛

  • @Irishshaltry
    @Irishshaltry Před 2 lety +4925

    The trick is to pick a food you can change but it’s still technically that food. Pizza. You could have deconstructed and it add extra protein. Salad you can do whatever with

  • @AdleisioCefnforDolphin
    @AdleisioCefnforDolphin Před 2 lety +301

    While Spinach has a ton of iron, almost all of it is part of other compounds which make it very difficult for our bodies to convert it to a useable form. I think this is the one tiny thing missing from this video is the biochemistry and bioavailability of these compounds, it is not just a matter of relative proportions but if the nutrients is even in a form that is already bioavailable or is more bioavailable after metabolizing it.

    • @scarxiett2998
      @scarxiett2998 Před 2 lety +1

      That's actually a really good perspective!
      I'm also trying to start my own channel. If you could check out my newest video it'd make me really happy, but no pressure. :)
      Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you have a really great day and a fun Christmas.

    • @AdleisioCefnforDolphin
      @AdleisioCefnforDolphin Před 2 lety +6

      @Kevnev Katfute I mean he did state that this video was just going to be about ticking a box, because there is no way to know what relative proportions things were in. So I don't think it was forgotten per say, because in a lot more of the breads and tortillas and meats, those nutrients would be available, but the spinach and other raw vegetables should be something where bioavailability would matter more. So I don't know if an addendum or asterisk notation would be optimal.
      I mean I know videos like this take a lot of time and research, and it really easy for one detail like that to skip through.

    • @AdleisioCefnforDolphin
      @AdleisioCefnforDolphin Před 2 lety +4

      @@scarxiett2998 I mean it is easy for that sort of detail to slip through only because of how many times the nutrition community has touted how much iron spinach has, but that is just looking at raw values after processing it down to measure it. And I would assume the scope level of this video would have made it a lot more challenging if the need to account for bioavailability needed to be added. I would have not expected a full breakdown of the biochem involved, but maybe like, "these are nutrients available for use" versus "it contains this nutrient"

    • @scarxiett2998
      @scarxiett2998 Před 2 lety

      @@AdleisioCefnforDolphin True!

    • @jeffsampson5822
      @jeffsampson5822 Před 2 lety +1

      Well then, whole milk and potatoes it is. Sweet potatoes are nice, but I prefer regular potatoes, and I think whole milk makes up for what the potato does not have. Add spinach for a backup, get some salt from the sea water I distill, and suddenly I can live on an island indefinitely.

  • @noelleobrien7525
    @noelleobrien7525 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Stir fry- rice or noodles as a base, then you get basically limitless meat, seafood, and veggie options. Super customizable, so you could have something that tastes different every single time

  • @alannap.8539
    @alannap.8539 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I used to always answer with “coconut” since it contains both a ‘drink’ for hydration and ‘food’ to keep you full … along with useful nutrients and stuff 😅

  • @SuperBossGiovanni
    @SuperBossGiovanni Před 2 lety +571

    There is another factor to consider when looking at foods you can eat all the time. Regardless of nutrient density is a phenomenon i've heard called "food sameness" where if you eat the same food too much, your body can start having a visceral reaction to that food. Like if you at that Veggie delight every day, you might start feeling sick when you try to eat it. It is definitely a factor you have to consider. You would need to pick a food that you make prepare in many different ways to change flavors up while also maintaining the same essential nutrients.

    • @thatexoguy6721
      @thatexoguy6721 Před 2 lety +53

      It can go the other way around as well, though. You could get "food Stockholm syndrome", and I actually did. I ate the same food for almost a year straight at one point, and even though I kicked that habit I still crave that food almost all the time.

    • @jezebelolander795
      @jezebelolander795 Před 2 lety +8

      unfortunately had that happen with instant ramen, i'm still sad about it. if i even try to eat it i want to barf even though i know it tastes good

    • @scarxiett2998
      @scarxiett2998 Před 2 lety +4

      I agree. Good perspective!
      I'm also trying to start my own channel. If you could check out my newest video it'd make me really happy, but no pressure. :)
      Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you have a really great day and a fun Christmas.

    • @scarxiett2998
      @scarxiett2998 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jezebelolander795 lol

    • @BurningNight314
      @BurningNight314 Před 2 lety +4

      Being able to prepare a food in different ways goes against the spirit of the question in my opinion.

  • @justrandomotaku
    @justrandomotaku Před 2 lety +167

    2:34 a fun(?) Fact about sweet potatoes:
    My great grandparents in Malaya had to grow and eat them during WWII as there weren't many foods around as you may imagine (food rations, constant bombings etc) but sweet potato plants were very sturdy and one could survive on just them and store them easily.

    • @mr.matchbox2710
      @mr.matchbox2710 Před 2 lety +2

      Interesting

    • @orangecat9559
      @orangecat9559 Před 2 lety +2

      pretty ironic that your username is justrandomotaku and you're talking about how your great grandparents suffered during ww2 in Malaysia 💀

    • @asima374
      @asima374 Před 2 lety

      @@orangecat9559He is a disappointment.

    • @blitxaac
      @blitxaac Před 2 lety

      Sweet potato leaves and the root are all good stuff

    • @AllenReviews
      @AllenReviews Před 2 lety

      There’s no way you could live on sweet potatoes my guy.

  • @the_british_isles
    @the_british_isles Před 10 měsíci +1

    im so happy you made this video because i was so interested in what the answer would be

  • @dueverity
    @dueverity Před 10 dny +1

    I was studying for my biology test and decided to take a break, so I clicked on this video, and this video actually covered the most important information about a paragraph that I spent quite some time summarising!

  • @TheCosmicJester
    @TheCosmicJester Před 2 lety +390

    A small correction to the end: All three restaurants have spinach. Chipotle salads and tacos use their Supergreens blend, a mix of romaine, spinach, and kale. And spinach is on Domino's topping list.

    • @matthewdhills
      @matthewdhills Před 2 lety +23

      Came here for this correction, was a domino's employee for 15 years... And mostly lived of their menu (well one to two meals from there depending on how long my shift was)

    • @myloriv
      @myloriv Před 2 lety +5

      Literally paused the video to come point that out.

    • @RandomCorvid
      @RandomCorvid Před 2 lety +1

      A big reason why I prefer Dominos to Pizza Hut.

    • @zadok23
      @zadok23 Před 2 lety +1

      I had to play it back a couple times to be sure that I was hearing right when he made that blatantly wrong statement. I wonder why though...Except for his personal soda choices Matpat doesn't ever seem to be overtly biased.

  • @aaronrodriguez9376
    @aaronrodriguez9376 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Tacos would be a good option. There are so many different recipes all with different flavors so you won't get bored. They can also cover every food group.

  • @matthewirving5876
    @matthewirving5876 Před 10 měsíci

    As someone who enjoys cooking i found this video interesting and helpful. One of my favorite dishes to cook and eat is past and I was just wondering if there was a pasta dish that meets all the requirements and had the right balance of the nutrition requirements in the video and in the body. I understand that this may not be something you make a video on. i have been trying to do research on this for a few days at this point but at the moment I’ve come up empty handed. This is food for thought. Additionally i love all your videos and the work you put into them. Keep up the awesome work all of you on team theory. Especially you Matt and Step

    • @michellethiesen7972
      @michellethiesen7972 Před 9 měsíci

      Our family is Italian and makes our sauce from scratch. It has peppers onions mushrooms celery garlic tomatoes a variety fresh herbs ground and link Italian sausage 3 types of cheese put it over pasta and it has everything you need to live

    • @michellethiesen7972
      @michellethiesen7972 Před 9 měsíci

      Only downside is that it takes 8 hours to make but it makes 12 servings

  • @karanscuisine3125
    @karanscuisine3125 Před 2 lety +940

    Food theory suggestion: What are the most optimized toppings and flavors for froyo. Froyo is priced by weight so you could figure out what toppings and flavors can get to 500 calories with the least weight.

    • @colb1950
      @colb1950 Před 2 lety +10

      I feel like I saw him say something like that in a video, maybe the beat the buffet video? Or maybe I’m crazy idk

    • @karanscuisine3125
      @karanscuisine3125 Před 2 lety +4

      yea i think i remember him mentioning that

    • @ejthenobody
      @ejthenobody Před rokem +1

      Firstly, for your like count: Hail Satan. Don't ask, I just have to do that, it's tradition.
      Secondly: I'd love to see that.

    • @karanscuisine3125
      @karanscuisine3125 Před rokem

      @@ejthenobody loll

  • @Ms12369
    @Ms12369 Před 2 lety +264

    I asked my food nutrition teacher this in college and she pulled me aside after class and asked if everything was ok at home.
    I'm just economical is all 😅
    I think she said some kind of quinoa or something though...

  • @DatIsReal
    @DatIsReal Před 3 měsíci +4

    Bye matpat. 😭

  • @anonymousperson9005
    @anonymousperson9005 Před měsícem +2

    the fact that you named my exact chipotle buritto is astounding

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache Před 2 lety +2444

    We can survive on only one liquid as well - water
    There you go MatPat, you don't have to make a theory on that one at least

  • @EARMAC262
    @EARMAC262 Před 2 lety +421

    Would a soup in a bread bowl count as a food you could eat every day of your life while still providing the vitamins, minerals, calories, protein, and fiber the human body needs to function properly? Because essentially you could create any soup you wanted to achieve the proper nutrition the body needs while providing some hydration from the liquid of the soup. I don't know the quantity of certain ingredients you would need to actually achieve proper nutrition but hey, at least it's food for thought.

    • @nehpets216
      @nehpets216 Před 2 lety +10

      I was thinking of the Split Pea soup with ham in a bread bowl (made with chicken broth, and add some potatoes).

    • @snaxicakes
      @snaxicakes Před 2 lety +1

      @@nehpets216 🤤

    • @shoopydoopy6062
      @shoopydoopy6062 Před 2 lety +1

      yes but you gotta reuse the same bred bowl every day

    • @nehpets216
      @nehpets216 Před 2 lety +13

      @@shoopydoopy6062 A bread bowl is a part of the meal and you eat it. I've never seen anyone leave that behind and not eat it.

    • @nates2036
      @nates2036 Před 2 lety +3

      U my dude are a genius

  • @raptorthegamer5524
    @raptorthegamer5524 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You made a mistake matpat, spinach has a ton of calcium, however it's in oxalate form so it cannot be absorbed by the body

  • @juliannahotel6929
    @juliannahotel6929 Před 3 měsíci +4

    we will miss you, Matthew.

  • @joemamah2545
    @joemamah2545 Před 2 lety +500

    I love this episode because it disguises learning about biology and how to properly take care of your body in an entertaining way. Good job guys. I wish I had these videos in Biology

    • @yellowpowr8455
      @yellowpowr8455 Před 2 lety +6

      Maybe someone will post online that their Health class teacher showed them this video. I see that kind of thing a fair amount on people's posts.

    • @KiX-K4T13
      @KiX-K4T13 Před 2 lety +7

      The subject of Biology is vast. While we learn what we need to survive as complex organisms, we still didn't learn nearly enough in this 20 min video.
      But man...those videos from the 1990s to the early 2000s were GARBAGE lmao. So boring. I was more keen on reading in those days.
      I'm nearly 32, and I have to say, you kids are both lucky and carry the misfortune of having to sort through misinformation among becoming distracted by your screens and devices, but lucky because of the information available at your fingertips.
      BUT THAT'S JUST SOME USELESS FACTS. A SUM OF USELESS FACTS. THANKS FOR IGNORING THIS. 😉🤫

    • @Grass.fla_
      @Grass.fla_ Před 2 lety

      and i can cheat this theory by saying i eat a rice bowl BUT i eat the bowl

    • @captainjimmy2306
      @captainjimmy2306 Před 2 lety

      @@KiX-K4T13 not to be rude, but being distracted? Ok boomer

  • @ultimatebrainrot4674
    @ultimatebrainrot4674 Před 2 lety +1267

    Technically, any food can last you until the end of your lifetime

    • @thehotwheelsreviews
      @thehotwheelsreviews Před 2 lety +40

      yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, that's true

    • @blubhonkblubberson7952
      @blubhonkblubberson7952 Před 2 lety +40

      yeah but like, not expected lifespan, so long as the expector doesnt know youre downing cookies for eternity.

    • @toshasloyalslave2157
      @toshasloyalslave2157 Před 2 lety +12

      Nah there was a experiment before that you have to eat only bread and nothing else but soon the test subject died from malnutrition. So i dont think eating any food can last you long...

    • @33s60
      @33s60 Před rokem +55

      @@toshasloyalslave2157 You proved the comments point...

    • @E.S.A.M
      @E.S.A.M Před rokem +4

      Lol

  • @iiAweShorts
    @iiAweShorts Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hits different to think We won’t hear his voice anymore for all these interesting videos.. bye MatPat

  • @RedCanRBLX
    @RedCanRBLX Před 7 měsíci

    As a theorist my self I had speculated about this and from my own investigation I thought that a chicken salad would be the best option as it balances the veg and meat

  • @blaroe
    @blaroe Před 2 lety +241

    this went from “oh, fun question i wanna answer!” to “here’s some health tips that you need to maintain a healthy body” because boy did i need this

    • @penninna
      @penninna Před 2 lety +3

      I feel bad… you have only bots in your replies…

    • @AllenReviews
      @AllenReviews Před 2 lety +1

      This video is riddled with misinformation. Don’t take it on face value will ya?

  • @delusionalx2605
    @delusionalx2605 Před 2 lety +100

    I worked at subway for two years and my diet was EASILY around 60% subway sandwiches, and almost every sandwich was on that herb and cheese bread. I genuinely think that was the healthiest diet i’ve ever had I felt great.

    • @KineticSymphony
      @KineticSymphony Před 2 lety +12

      Subway's pretty healthy if you get plenty of veggies and hearty bread.

    • @thymii6946
      @thymii6946 Před 2 lety +2

      If you count out the sugar, I wish they had bread without it

    • @KineticSymphony
      @KineticSymphony Před 2 lety +5

      @Crimson Outdoors Co. Cheese is unhealthy, I don't eat it.
      Frozen veggies have more micronutrients intact, they're even better than Fresh.
      If you're getting cold cuts, sure. Their chicken is pretty good. Subway's meat isn't the highest quality but if you're eating it without cheese or mayo & with tons of veggies, it's very healthy, especially as far as fast food goes.

    • @VanNessy97
      @VanNessy97 Před 2 lety

      @Crimson Outdoors Co. Do you suspect the tuna to be fake, as well?

    • @delusionalx2605
      @delusionalx2605 Před 2 lety

      @Crimson Outdoors Co. source trust me bro

  • @artuitous
    @artuitous Před 2 měsíci +1

    Matpat has made me question a lot of things in the world, and it's made me look into some weird topics I never would have before.

  • @acetaslive9734
    @acetaslive9734 Před 3 měsíci

    I would love to see a part 2 that also goes into the portions

  • @klausillo
    @klausillo Před 2 lety +121

    It's amazing how wheat fills most requisites just by itself. It's really an amazing plant.
    Also: this shows you that most fast food has practically the same basic ingredients.

    • @scarxiett2998
      @scarxiett2998 Před 2 lety +1

      True, but fast food is just gross!
      I'm also trying to start my own channel. If you could check out my newest video it'd make me really happy, but no pressure. :)
      Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you have a really great day and a fun Christmas.

    • @AllenReviews
      @AllenReviews Před 2 lety

      It doesn’t though

  • @ICPDragon
    @ICPDragon Před 2 lety +186

    I know it's been said but as a Dominos employee, I can say that spinach is indeed a topping. There is a chance it's not available everywhere, even though there is a specialty pizza based around it.

    • @StarSatin
      @StarSatin Před 2 lety +2

      I was saying the same thing, yeah. I work there too.

    • @kylawiser3561
      @kylawiser3561 Před 2 lety +3

      @@StarSatin I don't even work there and I know it's a topping lmao. I should probably stop ordering so much Dominos XD

    • @StarSatin
      @StarSatin Před 2 lety +2

      @@kylawiser3561 Eh. It's cheap and nutritionally dense apparently, lol. Crazy to have it featured in this episode considering how much of it I eat for free/ half off to save on groceries... O_O

    • @kylawiser3561
      @kylawiser3561 Před 2 lety

      @@StarSatin ugh same lmao

    • @nephesh1
      @nephesh1 Před 2 lety +1

      My only concern with spinach on a pizza would be if it's cooked in the oven or topped afterwards. If you cook the spinach, you run a very high risk of killing tons of the nutrients in the greens because of how hellishly hot those ovens are.

  • @Aiden-bd5kk
    @Aiden-bd5kk Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you food theory because of all this information I think I'm gonna start living a better life with a better diet

  • @iamdespy
    @iamdespy Před 9 měsíci +2

    friend:yo bro i have a question, if you had a food to eat for the rest of your life, what would you eat?
    me:*whips out this video*

  • @Kuraokami818
    @Kuraokami818 Před 2 lety +250

    The other question based off this is “if you can force your worst enemy to eat one food for the rest of their life, what do you choose?” And there IS a correct answer to that. The correct answer? Whatever they want. Why? Because then you get to watch as they slowly start to hate their favorite food.

    • @Kovakhiin
      @Kovakhiin Před 2 lety +27

      That is pure evil and I love it.

    • @Idk-do1ui
      @Idk-do1ui Před 2 lety +16

      It would still just be worse to have something they never liked in the first place. It’d be horrible to whole way, and even if they did learn to like it, they’d already be tired of it before then.

    • @eliseonavarro9168
      @eliseonavarro9168 Před 2 lety +5

      Well what if they are smart and choose a food that can sustain them for the rest so the answer should not be whatever they want but their personal favorite food

    • @irfan8702
      @irfan8702 Před 2 lety +7

      Calm down satan

    • @donovanloreman
      @donovanloreman Před 2 lety +3

      I mean, when I was in the Marines I ate pizza for 3 meals a day for 2 weeks and didnt even come close to hating it, so joke is on you.

  • @applemccoy9350
    @applemccoy9350 Před 2 lety +260

    I've been saying this for years, and I finally have proof as to why Italian herbs and cheese reigns supreme over every subway bread

    • @AbcDef-ig8yq
      @AbcDef-ig8yq Před 2 lety +3

      Subway Bread or Cake? (Another Food Theorists' Video)

    • @khalil6022
      @khalil6022 Před 2 lety +2

      My local subway does not have it :(

    • @applemccoy9350
      @applemccoy9350 Před 2 lety +8

      @@khalil6022 An unfortunate transgression to be sure, rather melancholy. I give you my wishes so they add it to their fine establishments menu.

    • @burntramen3167
      @burntramen3167 Před 2 lety +1

      Who knew apples were smart? 🤔😂

    • @applemccoy9350
      @applemccoy9350 Před 2 lety +9

      @@burntramen3167 they must be smart if they rival doctors

  • @acemaxwell364
    @acemaxwell364 Před 7 měsíci

    Me and my bf have had to expand this because are answers was always a buffet. So went from there you get one plate from one buffet place and what is touching the plate so no tower it has to be touching the physical plate not on top of something touching it.

  • @mccoolfriend6818
    @mccoolfriend6818 Před 8 měsíci +1

    0:24 Old MatPat honestly reminds me of a guy I see in the park every day.
    Small World 😂

  • @skrilllfury2120
    @skrilllfury2120 Před 2 lety +28

    “Poh-tae-toes. Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, put ‘em in a stew.”
    -Samwise Gamgee

    • @xtremeyoylecake
      @xtremeyoylecake Před rokem

      Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, put ‘em, in a stew -Parappa (sorry while watching this video my mind went to Parappa😂)

  • @Sharkbayy
    @Sharkbayy Před 2 lety +275

    As someone who is rlly struggling with food, has an ED and is avoiding fats & carbohydrates at all cost, this felt good to hear. Ty, i’ll keep it in the back on my mind

    • @Skylarker_drawss
      @Skylarker_drawss Před 2 lety +36

      Good luck man, I hope you’re able to power through things

    • @Kira-bf8nu
      @Kira-bf8nu Před 2 lety +25

      im suffering with something similar too, and carbs are really good!! if eating a lot of food is scary, having a smaller, carb heavy meal can help you feel full quicker, and get some good nutrients too

    • @youmukonpaku3168
      @youmukonpaku3168 Před 2 lety +13

      there's an easy food that combines most of these: a Dutch dish called "stamppot" (the Belgians call it "stomp") consisting of potatoes mashed with spinach (or kale, if you're into kale for whatever reason.) It should check off most of the nutritional boxes, the main ingredients are potatoes, milk, and spinach (or kale) and it's both tasty (serve with vinegar and a little nutmeg) and easy to make.

    • @alexanderhood8993
      @alexanderhood8993 Před 2 lety +8

      Make sure to eat mushrooms too considering that matpat also did a theory on how long can you survive locked in a grocery store and in that video showed how nutritious mushroom is.

    • @liamjean5261
      @liamjean5261 Před 2 lety +3

      Try keto, or if on statins get off of them.

  • @Lazerbug
    @Lazerbug Před 8 měsíci

    12:44 fruits and veg are very expensive, idk about Americas but you can get a 1 kg (2 pounds) of popeye spinach for a like 9 bucks (depends on where you purchase it), so i'd highly recommend adding it as a frequent part of your diet it can be added to so many things and it is a really good choice if you genuinely cant get many veggies due to the high cost . This is in canada btw.

  • @lirurururu
    @lirurururu Před 10 měsíci

    omg how is no one talking about the rhyming at fires and pies like it was super smooth!!

  • @syxlv
    @syxlv Před 2 lety +752

    I always go with potatoes because they are very filling and can be cooked in so many ways. I also find it the best tasting of the other options

    • @t-4754
      @t-4754 Před 2 lety +14

      cool! I would use the potatoes to make french fries cause they are yummy

    • @foiletta1987
      @foiletta1987 Před 2 lety +12

      Honestly, i thougt sushi would win

    • @t-4754
      @t-4754 Před 2 lety +1

      @@foiletta1987 yea

    • @t-4754
      @t-4754 Před 2 lety +11

      @Bilma Soki no one is dumb enough to click your scammy link

    • @syxlv
      @syxlv Před 2 lety +23

      @@t-4754 yeah, these things are so annoying. CZcams can't delete these obvious scam comments but somehow they always delete my normal comments

  • @RaymartPlayz
    @RaymartPlayz Před rokem +25

    5:23, unintentional rhyme eyyyyy!

  • @frosted_glaceon5513
    @frosted_glaceon5513 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I love sushi. Rice, seaweed wrap, cooked or raw fish, and a few variations of vegetables seems perfect to me. 🍣

    • @kalenlarsen
      @kalenlarsen Před 10 měsíci

      Wow I’ve thought about this a few times. I always think of pizza but I never thought of sushi. Actually sushi might be the best answer. It’s just perfect isn’t it?

    • @kalenlarsen
      @kalenlarsen Před 10 měsíci

      Wow I’ve thought about this a few times. I always think of pizza but I never thought of sushi. Actually sushi might be the best answer. It’s just perfect isn’t it?

  • @calebbristow1776
    @calebbristow1776 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Before watching the video my answer is Pizza. You get most of the main food groups depending on the type of pizza you get. Only issue may be the grease

  • @Kneightt
    @Kneightt Před 2 lety +90

    In Final Fantasy XIV, there is a certain food called "archon loaf", which is essentially a bread made in such a way that all nutritional needs are met. Apparently the food doesn't really taste that good to begin with, but it is a viable answer to this question if fictional (yet feasible) foods are allowed.

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 Před 2 lety +6

      Sounds like it could be primarily made from a legume and grain blend with flax seeds and vegatables mixed in. It would be incredibly difficult to make a version with a long shelf life, but as a meal substitute that you could buy from the baker in a weekly or daily basis it would probably be a great option.

    • @xymorm
      @xymorm Před 2 lety +6

      sounds like lembas bread from lotr

    • @SurotaOnishi
      @SurotaOnishi Před 2 lety +2

      @@garethbaus5471 it's made from fish and various veggies blended together and mixed in with bread dough before baking. As a result, it tastes like garbage but is extraordinarily nutritious

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 Před 2 lety

      @@SurotaOnishi that sounds worse.

    • @SurotaOnishi
      @SurotaOnishi Před 2 lety +1

      @@garethbaus5471 it is, in the game it's described as disgusting but the society that created it don't care because they simply don't eat for pleasure. It comes from a society of academics called the Sharlayans and they view food as sustenance and nothing more. So they created the archon loaf with only nutrition in mind and didn't care about what it'd taste like.

  • @Hoologramek
    @Hoologramek Před rokem +1032

    Burrito was literally my first thought. All the veggies you can fit, meat, easy format and you can fiddle with spiciness so much that you'll not get bored for the rest of your life

    • @thsand5032
      @thsand5032 Před rokem +25

      You just need to be careful with the beans. Eating a lot of those will mess up your intestines.

    • @terrariangolden6985
      @terrariangolden6985 Před rokem +29

      @@thsand5032 I think it probably depends on the beans since as a brazilian, rice and beans is the foundation of my eating habits

    • @notbadinternet21
      @notbadinternet21 Před rokem +1

      I was thinking like a chicken salad with crutons!

    • @ec4910
      @ec4910 Před rokem +5

      I was thinking sushi for the exact same reason!

    • @qmt1610
      @qmt1610 Před rokem +1

      ​@@terrariangolden6985 There are even beans that are bad for you?? I didn't know that, people always told me beans are always healthy.

  • @itz_mazeink4462
    @itz_mazeink4462 Před 6 měsíci

    This would have helped me with my biology test a week ago!! How did I not know about this video??!!?😢😂
    I love this video ❤

  • @asukashinohara5604
    @asukashinohara5604 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I wish videos like these existed in 2014-17, videos in which creators explain why carbs are so important. I have pcos and have been gaining weight ever since I can think, so my natural response was = no food, no weight. Boy was I wrong. Months of gym AND not enough protein, man and *I* was wondering why I didn't gain any muscles and was constantly tired/sick.

  • @andrewhaffelder6389
    @andrewhaffelder6389 Před 2 lety +158

    Hello MatPat, I’m a graduate student studying nutrition with my undergrad degree in dietetics. I have been a long time fan of your work and would love to offer my professional knowledge on topics such as those on “Food Theory”. I understand you run a busy schedule, but just keep me in mind. Thanks👍🏻

    • @chillcatguy6954
      @chillcatguy6954 Před 2 lety +6

      remember me when your on food theory

    • @elizabeth7sj222
      @elizabeth7sj222 Před 2 lety +21

      Try emailing them too

    • @DefnitelyNotFred
      @DefnitelyNotFred Před 2 lety +4

      Just commenting to get you up buddy!!

    • @Firegen1
      @Firegen1 Před 2 lety +11

      Try tweeting the team. They seem to respond more regularly to tweets. Also best of luck

    • @P.e.m.a.
      @P.e.m.a. Před 2 lety +3

      Best of luck ☺️

  • @epicninjacakez6716
    @epicninjacakez6716 Před 2 lety +301

    I'm so glad to see this. A tornado just ripped through Tennessee about 10 hours ago, and it *just* missed us. It only took some metal sheets off the roof, but other than the power going out, I'm fine. Seeing this when I woke up was a good start to my day, thanks for that.

    • @surakuvliegendefiets6226
      @surakuvliegendefiets6226 Před 2 lety +16

      I’m so sorry to hear that! I hope restoring your house isn’t too difficult, thankfully you are okay

    • @epicninjacakez6716
      @epicninjacakez6716 Před 2 lety +14

      @@surakuvliegendefiets6226 It shouldn't take more than an hour, if not less. There have been areas around us where it was hit worse. We live down in a valley, so lucky us. But we still were scared

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    • @neoncigs
      @neoncigs Před 2 lety +2

      Midwest TN here, super glad you're okay. 😌

    • @Earendilgrey
      @Earendilgrey Před 2 lety +4

      Glad your okay. We got the heavy rain and wind here in Illinois, but I'm not that far away from Maysville or Edwardsville and they both got hit pretty well.

  • @CallMeDX
    @CallMeDX Před 7 měsíci +7

    5:16 that’s gotta be targeted

  • @SlopeSlide
    @SlopeSlide Před 5 měsíci +4

    A Sandwich.
    [BUT YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO CUT ME OFF]
    You see, for it to be a sandwich, you can literally stuff any random food between two pieces of bread. This includes layered cakes, burgers, oreos, icecream sandwiches and hotdogs, making this an absolute win

  • @DreadPirateElla
    @DreadPirateElla Před 2 lety +130

    I was so happy when he said potatoes were a good option 😂 that’s what I always answer to that question because I absolutely love potatoes! There’s so many ways to prepare them and they just hit different tbh

    • @ChaosWolf1982
      @ChaosWolf1982 Před 2 lety +5

      Strictly speaking, in terms of essential chemicals in approximately the right proportions, a regular loaded baked potato (sour cream, bacon, cheese, chives, butter) is the perfect food.

    • @fenrirgg
      @fenrirgg Před 2 lety +6

      Potatos are the chicken of the underground 🤯

    • @nagatouzumaki6421
      @nagatouzumaki6421 Před 2 lety +4

      @@fenrirgg what would be the chicken of the water? Haha

    • @professorfukyu744
      @professorfukyu744 Před 2 lety +2

      @@nagatouzumaki6421 bumble bee tuna!

    • @fenrirgg
      @fenrirgg Před 2 lety +2

      @@nagatouzumaki6421 🦐
      😆

  • @susanli6282
    @susanli6282 Před 2 lety +183

    When I saw the title of this video, 3 answers came to mind: hot pot, bugs, and suppliments.
    Hot pot has many veggies, proteins, and the broth can quench your thirst if water isn't allowed. There is also a boba hot pot that can act as dessert. Bugs are living beings that need the food humans need to survive so they pack a lot of proteins and vitamins. Suppliments are a last resort because I think that they can check off all the needs but don't fill you up and some of them have to be taken hours before or after other suppliments.

  • @Hyundai_of_America
    @Hyundai_of_America Před 3 měsíci +3

    Tacos bc they can have fish, meat, vegetables, and dairy, and fruits if you count peppers as a fruit

  • @anotherrandomperson9174
    @anotherrandomperson9174 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Veggie delight sandwich!! My favorite order

  • @allyblack6451
    @allyblack6451 Před rokem +1125

    I always said salads, similar to matpat's answer in the beginning. You can make any kinda salad. Chicken salad, macaroni salad, fruit salad, normal lettuce salad. It's a good loop hole.

    • @itsjuskae
      @itsjuskae Před rokem +17

      T h a t s w h a t I s a i d

    • @6sillyguy9
      @6sillyguy9 Před rokem +38

      similarly to what matpat said i always said potatoes, because similarly you can make a lot of thing with it, chips, crisps, baked potatoes, roasted etc

    • @InkedRat
      @InkedRat Před rokem +47

      I usually said pizza, because a lot of things can qualify as pizza, dessert pizzas, pizzas with any kind of meat, and kind of vegetables, even ones with fruit exist.

    • @myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070
      @myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070 Před rokem +13

      @@sdrawkcabmiay you can drink whatever you want. This is only about food.

    • @gianna526
      @gianna526 Před rokem +15

      Well what exactly does one food mean here? One type of food, or one exact dish? Can I choose any salad, and if I can find a loophole to call something a salad, can I eat that?

  • @DiamondRedFox
    @DiamondRedFox Před 2 lety +50

    "Well what's on that sandwich?"
    Matpat: *yes*

  • @sycom-
    @sycom- Před 4 měsíci

    Already know ima eat a beef shawarma with all the toppings they provide, man those things are soo good, definitely an underrated food especially for this challenge

  • @pinomarittimo7614
    @pinomarittimo7614 Před 3 měsíci

    I have a test tomorrow and this video has almost all the things I need to know

  • @klondikebar2963
    @klondikebar2963 Před 2 lety +1596

    I feel like a poke bowl could meet a lot of the dietary requirements

    • @vannillaajofficial204
      @vannillaajofficial204 Před rokem +27

      that sounds about right

    • @Kimby02
      @Kimby02 Před rokem +1

      Maybe you could develop mercury poison though?

    • @vannillaajofficial204
      @vannillaajofficial204 Před rokem +1

      @@Kimby02 hm?

    • @jessyowell4005
      @jessyowell4005 Před rokem +45

      I was thinking the same thing, well sushi, but same idea.

    • @InYourWalls117
      @InYourWalls117 Před rokem +60

      Yeah! I think a lot of different types of “bowls” (like chicken salad or burrito salad) could qualify but I think a poke bowl is the best option

  • @montgomeryusa3884
    @montgomeryusa3884 Před 2 lety +162

    “Provided you want to live a long and healthy life” sorry matpat, I want to go out eating peanut butter

  • @MaxAndHisBike
    @MaxAndHisBike Před 10 měsíci

    My guess for the food which could do it all would be stew. It's such a loosely defined food that you could add most ingredients to a stew and still call it a stew.

  • @SocialistNerd
    @SocialistNerd Před měsícem

    Caesar Salad.
    Vitamins: all the fruits and vegetables in the salad
    Protein: the chicken
    Carbs: whole grain croutons
    Minerals: the veggies
    Fats: the sauces

  • @Fireheartl
    @Fireheartl Před 2 lety +30

    Matpat: "The answer is a LOT more controversial than you might expect..."
    Me: "Oh god PLEASE don't say human flesh..."

  • @doodlet8226
    @doodlet8226 Před 2 lety +167

    My vote is the Taco. I remember being asked this a while back, and going with the Taco because, if made correctly, has something from EVERY food group and in good quantities. On top of that, they are delicious, so it wouldn’t be that degrading. Idk, just my 2 cents.

    • @sharky977
      @sharky977 Před 2 lety +3

      but that’s basically the burrito…

    • @sharky977
      @sharky977 Před 2 lety +2

      but i agree, tacos are the best

    • @gremmy7379
      @gremmy7379 Před 2 lety +5

      hard or soft?

    • @sharky977
      @sharky977 Před 2 lety +5

      @@gremmy7379 either are amazing, i prefer hard if spicy soft if mild

    • @viiperbiite
      @viiperbiite Před 2 lety +1

      mhmmhmhmm…msg

  • @NoelleCleary
    @NoelleCleary Před 7 měsíci

    Whenever I was asked this question, I would say a bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onions, and avocado.

  • @Rob_BBX
    @Rob_BBX Před 25 dny +1

    Before watching, I'm guessing the answer is peanut butter, is has fats and proteins, the two main things we need to survive in the state of ketosis

  • @NickNitro
    @NickNitro Před 2 lety +1798

    edit: apparently there's people who think I'm lying, or I stole it from some video. I don't care if you think I'm lying, I simply read it in the local newspaper. lol
    I knew a guy from my town who only ate pizza every day, apparently for 2 years straight.
    when the domino's didn't get their daily call from him, they called the police & they found him with a broken leg, thankfully rescue'd him.

    • @m_artroom
      @m_artroom Před 2 lety +260

      Interesting story 😂 He might not have been the healthiest, but it might’ve saved his life so~

    • @ixHeretic
      @ixHeretic Před 2 lety +36

      Kirk Alexander, or a different guy?

    • @MidnightElfYT
      @MidnightElfYT Před 2 lety +20

      XD
      (hope he’s ok)

    • @ColinMemes
      @ColinMemes Před 2 lety +43

      I actually saw that on the news🤣

    • @slite2k59
      @slite2k59 Před 2 lety +126

      You did not know this guy, you saw a youtube video that talked about this story, I saw it too you are not slick lol.

  • @theofficialjosh_xo
    @theofficialjosh_xo Před 2 lety +76

    I came up with a Food Theory Idea: I was in Starbucks and this lady ordered a drink with a bunch of different pumps of things, light ice, and mixed a certain way. Just how many Starbucks Coffee combinations are there? This could be a Mario Maker type episode! 🤯

    • @lightlysal
      @lightlysal Před 2 lety +5

      I calculated all possible dominos topping combinations once, fun combinatorics problem

    • @npc-333
      @npc-333 Před 2 lety +1

      Wait yes i love this

    • @DarthAxolotl
      @DarthAxolotl Před 2 lety +2

      Wouldn't that just be a lot of basic multiplication. The Mario maker episode worked because you had to use fermi estimation as not all combinations worked but with that drink all combinations would work

    • @cydeYT
      @cydeYT Před 2 lety

      How many different pumps are there?

    • @jasonthekiller3676
      @jasonthekiller3676 Před 2 lety

      @@DarthAxolotl was thinking the same thing
      since you can add anything and if u add 1 thing you can still keep adding and don’t need to stop. So it would be x (the number of options) factorial. So it’s simply just x! And you can easily do that on a calculator

  • @22dolls19
    @22dolls19 Před 8 měsíci

    Now I am interested if it would work with pasta

  • @jojocircus9818
    @jojocircus9818 Před 6 měsíci +1

    pasta with chicken, butter, garlic, broccoli, onions, peppers, with sides of garlic bread avocados (with lime juice and bananas. that will be my meal of choice

  • @loliver752
    @loliver752 Před 2 lety +98

    I work for dominoes and we DEFINITELY have spinach, it's on a number of our specialty items. Whether or not it works the same cooked is a different story lol

    • @mattwigley203
      @mattwigley203 Před 2 lety +7

      After I heard him say no spinach at Domino's, I came straight to the comments hoping another Dominoid had clarified that and if not I would have. Source of this knowledge? I'm an ex franchisee with 20+ years slapping dough lol!

    • @annikkaroy5268
      @annikkaroy5268 Před 2 lety +3

      Spinich mushroom pizzas from dominoes is my favorite.

  • @magicninja4727
    @magicninja4727 Před rokem +722

    I love how a CZcams video explained basic health information that everyone should know better than any health class did in school. The most they really did was show us the food pyramid lmao

    • @lawrencetrujillo7365
      @lawrencetrujillo7365 Před rokem

      The government wants obedient unhealthy robots of course they won’t help.

    • @frosted_glaceon5513
      @frosted_glaceon5513 Před 11 měsíci +11

      I recognized a lot of stuff from AP Bio. I don't really remember all of it, but it was vaguely familiar to me.

    • @matyasgafda5207
      @matyasgafda5207 Před 7 měsíci

      honey... j-just honey

    • @lll1122
      @lll1122 Před 7 měsíci

      @@matyasgafda5207huh

  • @PhilipPaley
    @PhilipPaley Před 4 měsíci +2

    MatPat makes learning so fun I don’t even know I’m learning until someone asked me this question lol

    • @GreenKirby808
      @GreenKirby808 Před 5 dny

      Yeah, he was a great theorist, too bad he left tho😞

  • @adrianmartinez5765
    @adrianmartinez5765 Před 8 měsíci

    What about the burrito? You can fit a lot into a burrito that would fall in those categories