10 FOODS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT + RECIPE IDEAS

A list of foods that I always keep stocked in my kitchen to help me make healthy and nutritious meals. I also go over their nutrition and give some recipe ideas on how I use them.

To make the list these foods have to be affordable, tasty, easily accessible and versatile!

Is your 10 essentials similar to mine? Let me know down below in the comments.

00:00 Into
1:18 Bananas
Most of my What I Eat in A Day videos have me making smoothies with bananas in them!
3:17 Tofu
5:40 Frozen Berries
6:50 Kale
8:17 Frozen Peas
While I don't have any pea specific recipes, I toss them in my stir frys all the time!
9:39 Protein Pasta
10:48 Lentils
12:45 Peanut Butter
14:25 Potatoes
15:34 Oats

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[kennedycourtney]

Calling tofu a blank canvas is such a positive perspective!

[CK-ylep]

People think potatoes are unhealthy because they grow up eating them fried in oil, covered in cheese, sour cream, butter, salt, etc. With that said I do still love french fries...

[yourfavoriteindian.]

It's so nice to hear someone talk about the corruption in the banana industry. No one ever talks about the lack of human ethics and bananas. Thanks for the helpful hints, Derek!

[nyegriffiths]

Oats, tofu, potatoes, lentils, peanut butter - you could live off those for $10 a week. They're delicious. Super nutritious. Epic. Good work Derek! Great video as always.

[pastillascelestes]

Feels good when you watch an 18 minute video and you literally agree with everything in it.

[Wjprinzi]

How do you do it man? Even after all these years I can feel your passion for nutrition and whole foods, its always so genuine and always gets me excited to just munch on some kale leaves. Plants are plenty!

[kittyoppliger]

I LOVE that you bring the social issues of food systems into this. Thank you for reminding people to source ethically!

[sheriijohns]

Your. Videos have 95% converted me. Tried seaweed flakes 1st time..wow who woukd have known.

[susanwaterworth]

Don't apologize for talking too much - you are a delight. Thanks for the reminders about all the reasons these foods are great!

[lilmisspeace]

PRO TIP:
frozen peas are great in SMOOTHIES- they make it creamy 🤩

[paulamoors]

Thanks for the tip on organic lentils. I had no idea..

[calisongbird]

It’s official. As a new, aspiring vegan (about 95% plant-based currently), and fitness-oriented person, this is among my top favorite YouTube channels. You have such a great communication style. 💕

[CrystalKennings]

Omg the end of the kale part 😂
I forgot about that video lol

[ktsterlin]

This is such an important video!

If I had a dollar every time someone said they choose the less healthy item out of cost or convenience I’d be rich. Food can be delicious, nutritious AND affordable.

[kicknitoldskool]

10/10, love the casual debunking and information provided on environmental impact and nutrition, really good.

[apple]

Yes! Team potato here. I've lost 70+ pounds (and still losing) having the humble potato at the centre of my plate. I'm a starchivore for life.

[chole]

Frozen peas yes so underrated! The sweet baby peas kind are amazing with lentils

[chrisharman]

Your channel has helped so much with my plant based eating change, these videos are brilliant. Thank you so much for continuing the amazing content!

[OrgzdChaos]

First time commenting. Been watching you for the last 3 years or so. Been mostly plant based as long. Doing my part for the algorithm!

[peaceinwandering]

Wuut, I didn't know peas had more protein than black beans! Always learn so much from your videos :) Loved this! I would say I can't live without lentils, love some comforting, indian dal :)