I Ate Nothing But Taco Bell for 30 Days to Improve My Health
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Жыл бұрынCan “healthy fast food” actually help you become healthier? That’s what I set out to discover by eating nothing but Taco Bell for 30 days straight.
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@drewisgooden Жыл бұрын
what a cool experiment, really well done on this!
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Thanks Drew!
@arock3041 Жыл бұрын
Don't do it, you lil stinker
@grindhardt Жыл бұрын
drew gooden jump scare
@mxp6466 Жыл бұрын
This is just the movie Super Size Me done 20 years later with Taco Bell. Not novel at all.
@HalyxNowAppearing Жыл бұрын
@@mxp6466 right? And no one says anything lol. I mean from start to finish.
@mattbarker2943 Жыл бұрын
You essentially did the “Supersize Me” experiment but in the right way. This was well done!
@ajgray8888 11 ай бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking! Flashbacks to 8th grade health class
@pinheadlarry2921 10 ай бұрын
@@ajgray8888for some reason i watched it in computer class
@mikeyt2404 10 ай бұрын
There’s a guy who did this with McDonald’s to prove that calories are more important to weight loss than what you eat. He was in a caloric deficit of McDonald’s food and lost weight.
@pharynx007 9 ай бұрын
i watched "Supersize Me" twice growing up... and both times, i ended up having mcdonalds for dinner. heh.
@OURWORLD4EVER 9 ай бұрын
@@pharynx007right, I think everyone did 😂
@idonotmakevidsyet 9 ай бұрын
The fact that he drank water or orange juice was also a key factor at keeping his levels stable. So just remember switching your soft drink to a water or juice makes a difference.
@TheBajamin 6 ай бұрын
Bro those juices have more sugar than the soda lol. And it’s not fresh, it’s garbage sugar.
@green_light_8806 6 ай бұрын
@TheBajamin so is the soda, garbage
@gamercow894 5 ай бұрын
@@TheBajaminsoda is still way worse you are prolly making an excuse for ur self
@TheBajamin 5 ай бұрын
@@gamercow894 lol I don’t drink soda at all. But nice arm chair psychology. 50g of sugar in a drink isn’t good no matter where it comes from.
@owendawson2769 5 ай бұрын
@@TheBajaminNatural sugars are different than the high frustose corn syrup in the sodas. The juice is still better.
@thatllwork_official Жыл бұрын
Great documentary! Very well done 👏👏
@Z.axx. 10 ай бұрын
HI YT
@ajknote3347 Жыл бұрын
I did not think I would make it the whole 29 minutes, but you kept mixing it up with the sidequests and cool science stuff. I think your takes on attitudes around health are really inspiring, and I honestly think you did something good for the world with this. Bravo!
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you saying that!
@the_clumsy_wizard8910 Жыл бұрын
This comment made me realise this was a 29 min video! I thought it was like 10 minutes lol
@shannonceleste5557 Жыл бұрын
Wait lol why is it difficult for so many folks to watch a 29min KZfaq video?! genuinely curious
@the_clumsy_wizard8910 Жыл бұрын
@@shannonceleste5557 because some people just like shorter videos. like how some people prefer shows that have 20-30 minute episodes not 40-60 minute episodes.
@hannahmetzger6622 Жыл бұрын
@@the_clumsy_wizard8910 I prefer a mix. I like longer _and_ shorter videos! 😁.
@piemack9389 Жыл бұрын
My man I don’t know how you don’t have more subscribers, this content is well edited and well produced. You’re gonna blow up one day if you keep this up
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that!!!
@sharksplayer33 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree with this more! You earned one from me!
@leemelbourne-weaver4337 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I too am shocked by your current subscriber count. I’ve never subbed this early in someone’s come-up, and I’m very confident about yours, Sam.
@chicklaes Жыл бұрын
He will be on the come up soon! I guarantee
@JulieEmilyJ Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! I kept re-checking I thought maybe I was reading the following count wrong. I am a new follower! Great video!
@marisbc 4 ай бұрын
my dude did a scientific experiment, advocated for a good cause, made people aware that you shouldn't feel guilty for eating fast food occasionally and also had bad ass journalistic writing and editing loved it!
@AutMouseLabs 10 ай бұрын
Hello friend, I am in recovery from an eating disorder and this was amazing. I worked very hard to find neutrality with food, hunger cues, and intuitive eating. This is a wonderful resource for me to point folks to if they want to understand some of these principles. Thank you.
@dot_boi Жыл бұрын
When I was a broke college student, I worked at taco bell for 3 years. I ate 2/3 of my meals there because it was free, I was in better shape than I am right now. It's definitely not the healthiest thing you could eat considering how much of the food they have is highly processed but damn it's far better than a lot of other fast food.
@levithebaddest2369 Жыл бұрын
When I worked at taco bell I was fat as hell lol
@kelperdude Жыл бұрын
The problem I have with TB are the tacos. I love them, but it's not so fun paying for a taco that has all lettuce with a small spoonful of meat.
@RaiJK3 Жыл бұрын
@@kelperdude yeah that’s why I am starting to make my own food. Then I’ll take it to work and warm it up. Better than processed crap
@kelperdude Жыл бұрын
@@RaiJK3 - I agree, it's always best to make your own food. The best kitchen investment I've made recently was an 8 quart instant pot, which was around $100. I use that thing constantly. I bought it for the slow cooker, but ended up using it mainly for the pressure cooker, with meals done in an hour. One of my favorites is to soak organic dry beans for 12 hours, dump the water, and add in all the ingredients for chili. It tastes fantastic, is a very very small fraction of the cost to buy fast food, and it makes a ton of food that can be frozen. There are so many different things to make with it and YT has tons of videos showing how to make the dishes. :)
@RaiJK3 Жыл бұрын
@@kelperdude yes! I also have something to do instead of sitting around all day as well! 16-20 bucks for a few days of leftovers along with more ingredients for future meals. It’s so great! Those little devices come in handy for sure.
@antonishacooper6083 Жыл бұрын
As a Taco Bell General Manager, I can proudly say that it is in fact one of the healthiest fast food places out there. The food also doesn't have as many preservatives or additives as people think! Makes my job a lot easier when explaining dietary needs or restrictions to customers.
@ulyanaliutarevich8131 11 ай бұрын
I’ve worked with a ex Taco Bell worker and they said even their taco meat isn’t real. It’s mostly filler
@thend4427 11 ай бұрын
What about people saying the meat is all filler?
@InjusticeJosh 11 ай бұрын
It’s one of the few places that doesn’t make me feel terrible afterwards.
@MattTee1975 11 ай бұрын
Preservatives and additives really mean exactly jack diddly when it comes to the overall health of food. Love me some TB, but with a couple exceptions, it is FAR from healthy.
@AnimeFridays 11 ай бұрын
@@dogsarentdangerous1195 Maybe not healthy. But healthier than competition
@ashboheme 9 ай бұрын
As a vegetarian, Taco Bell is the only fast food restaurant I eat at. Not only is it scrummyumptious and well balanced, it is one of the cheapest! I normally get 2 veggie burritos for $4. I only eat there every few weeks, but gosh darn it, I love Taco Bell
@anonymoususer5266 9 ай бұрын
Yes!! When I was vegan for a while Taco Bell had THE MOST options for me!!
@alejandrososa3168 7 ай бұрын
It's the hot sauce too!
@pythor2117 6 ай бұрын
Yeah! It's by far the cheapest fast food which is obviously attractive
@rosyreverie 6 ай бұрын
I’m not even vegetarian but I love Taco Bell’s veggie options! I am Catholic though so it’s my go to for when I’m in a time crunch but it’s a Friday during Lent and I can’t have meat.
@alexfisher3527 6 ай бұрын
Bro the cheesy bean and rice burrito is king
@lOxidaxgod 9 ай бұрын
After losing just shy of 100 pounds, the primary thing that helps Taco Bell is the simple fact that their meals are primarily protein-based. In my diet personally, on 2,000 calories, I was finding myself fuller & less tired after eating at Taco Bell specifically than with any other fast food restaurant. If you’re trying to drop weight, but need to indulge a little bit, this entire experiment works, as someone who went from 250 IBs, all the way down to 155IBs (5’8”).
@CertifiedDoc 2 ай бұрын
That's a good point. I never leave Taco Bell feeling hungry. For the same price from Burger King or McDonald's I almost always feel like I could eat more.
@JP-ro2yi Ай бұрын
Sounds like taco bell is the new subway.
@REJohns Ай бұрын
@IOxidaxgod Bravo! That's an applaudable accomplishment. How long did it take you to lose the weight? How much exercise was combined with the low calorie intake-times a week, intensity, type? I'm in the same situation, however I'm in a wheelchair with limited mobility and a lifting restriction of one pound. Doing 1,200 calories a day with PCP approval and quarterly monitoring. However my challenge is, I can't do any real exercising with my physical limitations. It's all joint and targeted muscles work.
@lOxidaxgod Ай бұрын
@@REJohns aside from where i work, really no exercise at a gym. most of my calorie burning came from really just doing stuff like walking on the beach, walking around at car meets, etc. the gym is only a physical representation of your work ethic towards that goal, i believe the vast majority of people should do stuff similar to what i did, as it will have a better effect completely
@REJohns Ай бұрын
@@lOxidaxgod Thanks for replying. Sounding hokey as hell-your comment brought me such internal peace. I keep hearing that I need to exercise and to just keep looking for something that will work. I go about on my own quite well but not outside around my own neighborhood. The problem is that I live at the top of a hill. When I'm out in my neighborhood with others, it's a 50/50 shot that I will be able to get up the hill without help. You've inspired me to consistently go out and roll around my neighborhood. It'll probably po my aide to have them start regularly go out for walks with me, but I don't care. I want to build up my stamina and confidence to eventually go out on my own. Thank you for your much needed help.
@mikekane8526 Жыл бұрын
The documentary is great, but it’s the burrito slaps that slayed me. I vow to never consume a burrito again without slapping it as an ode to this masterpiece. Well done Sam!
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
The only way to do it!!! 🌯 👏🏼 Thanks Mikey!
@Spoiledrotten31 Жыл бұрын
I used to work at a burrito restaurant as a manager and every time I’d make a burrito I slapped it before sending it out🤣🤣💀
@metaverseplayer Жыл бұрын
Your family is beautiful 😜
@isabellec9324 Жыл бұрын
This video is so well done. I eat a vegan diet, and Taco Bell has been my go to and favorite fast food restaurant for a long time, and it was so cool to see you do a side quest on their options! I also love that you made the focus on health markers and not weight. SO SO SO well done. I have one more love and respect for Taco Bell now.
@VlogsByJoli Жыл бұрын
Can I ask what you order? I'm curious
@ThisIsTori_ Жыл бұрын
@@VlogsByJoli Anything, but with beans instead of meat, and no cheese, and no sour cream. 🌱
@ThisIsTori_ Жыл бұрын
And no cream based sauces.
@lemunchypretzelman8139 Жыл бұрын
Taco bell has a fresco style you can order most items that remove dairy and i usually swap animal for potato. Vegan btw
@joelle4226 Жыл бұрын
Weight is a health marker
@SameCoin12 11 ай бұрын
I am Muscogee. I loved loved how you brought up Indigenous peoples! Thank you! We are often forgotten about, and you made sure we weren't forgotten for once.
@christinawhalen3402 9 ай бұрын
Registered Dieticians!! I'm so excited to see you including them in the documentary as the main and only source or professional reference. We are the only profession required to take extensive nutrition education courses. I highly respect you trusting them and not online only sources about what health is!!
@elizabethhh2460 Жыл бұрын
Someone asked my anorexic friend once what happiness was, and she said "Anything under 130!" and laughed. Thank you for saying what you've said here. More people need to hear it.
@TwistedReality13 9 ай бұрын
Wow.. that's so twisted to have a mindset like that
@Vazic-.- 9 ай бұрын
I’ve always been under 130, and I’m definitely not always happy
@Saige-the-Therian 7 ай бұрын
@@TwistedReality13that’s really rude. Their friend Is going through an eating disorder, and it is incredibly hard to stop. Please do more research
@CytonicOnline 6 ай бұрын
@@Saige-the-Therian Throw a stone at a pack of dogs and the one that barks is the one you hit. Sounds like you need to fix your own issues you therian 💀 bro found a way to make being a furry even weirder!
@UhOhTheStoveIsOn 6 ай бұрын
@@Saige-the-Therianthere’s a difference between trying to get help and gaslighting yourself into thinking an eating disorder is actually a good thing
@missknight9 Жыл бұрын
This is so well made I thought it had to be formally commissioned by Taco Bell. After a quick scroll the description and not finding any TB sponsorship, but instead landing on crisis lines, I couldn’t have more appreciation and respect for your work & channel 💛
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@TheB00tyWarrior 25 күн бұрын
It most likely was unofficially
@TrancyStudios 5 ай бұрын
I ate Taco Bell just about every day for an entire year (most of those days it was the only thing I ate) back in 2021 and lost over 80lbs and it was honestly the best I had ever been feeling in my life. It was great to see what your experiment came up with for results cause I did always wonder what it was doing to my body for just a month. Everyone would always look at me like I was crazy when I told them Taco Bell was how I found myself in a healthier place but I’d also always be sure to tell them “it may have worked for me but I seriously don’t recommend it for anyone else.”
@yelsu3358 2 ай бұрын
had same experience but w/ Subway
@mcclintick Ай бұрын
clad i don't like Taco Bell,
@nah_later5887 9 ай бұрын
god i love this video, especially how judgement free about health and weight this was! im disabled and probably at risk of an ed if im not careful, so its been a challenge to do things to improve my health or move around more during the day and making sure im doing it through a healthy mindset cause of all that i personally see "eating healthy" more as making sure you arent getting too much or too little of certain nutrients in your average diet and making small adjustments when you can
@NivInTheNorth Жыл бұрын
I had no idea Taco Bell is one of the healthiest fast food places!! This really helped me learn a lot about what’s possible, even in those late nights where I’m exhausted and desperate for something easy. I love your mental health approach to the idea of the term “health!” So careful and truly incredible! Thank you for taking the time to do such a great job. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent here.
@Kevin-fn1rn 9 ай бұрын
Ya! Ultra processed, synthetic, preservative filled “food” is so healthy!
@joshuagarcia5409 9 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t necessarily say that it’s super healthy
@ciarasomething9554 9 ай бұрын
@@joshuagarcia5409 small steps help. if its between taco bell and mcdonalds they are better off getting taco bell cmon
@rachelg7041 9 ай бұрын
@@Kevin-fn1rnmost store bought meat and veggies are the same now unless you buy 100% organic which gets pricy
@Kevin-fn1rn 9 ай бұрын
@@rachelg7041 no it doesn’t lol. 1lb of grass fed beef is $6 That’s good for 3 meals
@Zayraxc Жыл бұрын
As someone who’s diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia It’s HIGHLY appreciated how careful y’all were with how you spoke about this whole challenge!
@eileenloves4802 Жыл бұрын
I believe in Niacin for the people that need it hands down! Get niacinamide! It's worth a shot! I've helped others with an assortment of mental instability with it, whether bipolar, schizophrenia and mood disorders! It is beyond important for some to that that can't store it properly, some people need a daily supply of it!
@Lauren-vd4qe Жыл бұрын
@@eileenloves4802 very true and very valuable advice.
@luxursunsets Жыл бұрын
@@Lauren-vd4qe what
@Lauren-vd4qe Жыл бұрын
@@rickyrivera9057 can u not understand english
@joyitadarling5815 Жыл бұрын
@@Lauren-vd4qe what conditions were you referring to
@simonklunder904 11 ай бұрын
this is very well documented. i like how you showed so many different things to help figure it out. like the mile times and all of the rules. Great job!
@xandeath75 9 ай бұрын
As a college student working at taco bell, I do this challenge every day 💀
@cuteface88 2 ай бұрын
Stop eating poison just because it tastes good.
@cyrollan 28 күн бұрын
you eat 30 days of Taco Bell every day?
@xandeath75 28 күн бұрын
@@cyrollan 😳
@siryacht2 Жыл бұрын
The editing on this video is UNBELIEVABLE. Aside from the fact that you put your body through this man. Amazing job dude. Can't wait to see what you do next
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you saying that!!! 📈📈📈
@chrissirois Жыл бұрын
I concur! Making
@sunbirgill5990 Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you mention your -49 point decrease in LDL? That is huge! That’s probably the most impressive considering its implication in cardiovascular disease. Also like your philosophy within the documentary.
@ok-lv1qy Жыл бұрын
did he mention his exercise habits pre experiment? I assume ldl decreased because of the increase in activity. I wonder how the results would have been different if he were sedentary.
@TrilliumShakespeare Жыл бұрын
@@ok-lv1qyhe never exceeded 4 hours of exercise per week in any week during the experiment
@curlypuff Жыл бұрын
@@TrilliumShakespeare no offense but that doesn't answer the question. They asked how much he worked out before this experiment. I'm really curious too.
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Sup y’all - pretty similar levels of exercise before and during the experiment
@asdfjksammy Жыл бұрын
This was shocking to me so I analyzed his food log. he really stuck to mostly chicken and cut out a lot of cheese/sour cream! So that part definitely makes more sense now.
@misaamane7425 3 ай бұрын
I subbed when i saw the indigenous healthcare not enough is done to promote health of people especially first nations, Good on you Sam
@lukesemail6980 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing the results in video and spreadsheet format!!
@jaycub4711 Жыл бұрын
I love how neutral his personality is.
@lennonmahoney7302 Жыл бұрын
Great quality for a documentarian
@hobbes5043 9 ай бұрын
i love how boring this video was
@pythor2117 6 ай бұрын
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN
@jaycub4711 6 ай бұрын
@pythor2117 Idk. He just doesn't seem disingenuous about his interest in the experiment. It's not exactly the most thrilling topic to explore, necessarily, but here this man is, walking the walk.
@xJDMWaRRi0Rx Жыл бұрын
Missy is so down to earth and made me love Taco Bell even more knowing they have people like her working behind the scenes
@kaydiglawson7767 8 ай бұрын
It was funny to hear everything she said then I remembered you can only get mt dew baja blast at taco bell.
@BenjaminBox 6 ай бұрын
...You realize she has to say these things right? shes been trained with pr and knows how to talk to interviewers.
@xJDMWaRRi0Rx 6 ай бұрын
@@BenjaminBox good to know Taco Bell has self awareness and trains their people with people training. Compared to other fast food places they’ll tell you to fuck off or ignore you completely
@A____G 5 ай бұрын
@@BenjaminBox I mean everything she said was verifiable, none of it really sounded like pr bs
@ethanwright752 Ай бұрын
@@BenjaminBox lots of people are trained and sound like complete lying clowns. Shes great in that role and seems to be pushing on the right things and also transparent abiut why the sodium lower level takes longer, it just doesnt taste as good.
@ValentineJude-wk6je 2 ай бұрын
you took a very informed and deliberate approach to this. i think it’s so important to have discussions about health and diet cautiously and intentionally, and it was clear you put a lot of work into doing just that. excellent video.
@ahmedmoyeed9627 11 ай бұрын
This is such a great reminder that when it comes to watching your health, don't go into it blindly, and listen to your body, not your cravings.
@nafslee Жыл бұрын
Just note for anyone thinking that they can eat Taco Bell every day and expect the same result, its important to mention that during this experiment, Sam was probably way more conscious about his health considering the risks involved. He had fairly frequent blood checks and health monitoring which most people won't do, an example is his concern over sodium intake which he found ways to counter by looking at nutrition information and choosing different meal items. He was probably moving more constantly, not necessarily exercising but things like choosing to get up more or go for walks and he had an expert emphasise strength training as ideal over cardio for keeping his metabolism high. It would have been great to compare activity levels before and during the experiment, then measure his health a month later with a normal eating routine.
@PinkHairDontCare Жыл бұрын
I went to check his meal log, and he regularly would customize the items by adding tomatoes and nixing things like cheese sauce, cheese, and sour cream. Having less cheese and creamy sauces probably helps Taco Bell's nutritional profile a decent amount.
@Mason-is4mr Жыл бұрын
Nah, proof is in the results.
@Pentiam626 Жыл бұрын
@@user-pc6ho3pe2c The point isn't that eating Taco Bell makes you healthy, it's that you can be healthy even while eating just Taco Bell. Basically, if someone thinks that cutting fast food from their diets will make them healthy, they're misattributing the factors that are actually affecting their health and are probably going to continue to make the same poor decisions that are negatively affecting their health regardless of where they're eating.
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Bingo! As for the meal log stuff mentioned in this thread - a lot of what you see is just the result of choosing "fresco style" in the app. It replaces cheese and sour cream with tomatoes. My exercise was consistent before the experiment 😌
@JokerChany Жыл бұрын
yeah don't eat fast food 3 times a day cause even if it's not gonna hard just stop your heart if it's starting off decently healthy the sodium is not good for you. At most 1 time a day is the max you should have if you're eating healthy fast food and not garbage fast food
@raeahthewriter8082 Жыл бұрын
I’m so grateful for this video. I’m in eating disorder recovery and Taco Bell is a fear food for me. Thank you so much not only for doing this, but also for your health at every size approach
@ThisIsTori_ Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your recovery! ❤much love
@raeahthewriter8082 Жыл бұрын
@@ThisIsTori_ Thank you kind stranger
@msjkramey Жыл бұрын
You've got this!
@pnkpanther4203 Жыл бұрын
Ay as soon as he said three meals a day 😂 I was like , o heck nooo (I also have eating disorder)
@raeahthewriter8082 Жыл бұрын
@@pnkpanther4203 lol sadly, I completely relate
@Atsumari 5 ай бұрын
I love your channel; this is the third video of yours I have watched, and I have to say you do well and have good information here. I have a degree in health education, and hearing you and the professionals you spoke with echo that not all food is bad; it is about choices. Everything in moderation. What matters is how you feel mentally and physically. It sounds like common sense when you really think about it, but so many people are so focused on this number or that number that they forget health is a continuum. Thank you for your work, and keep making these; they are great.
@victorial7861 Жыл бұрын
What a great doco! Loved the balance views and the emphasis on not focusing on weight and guilt around food
@Vetionarian Жыл бұрын
How cool of Missy to do an interview with you! I love that and it shows that they really are trying to be fully transparent and open to healthy modifications at Taco Bell. Bravo
@cakebatta9190 Жыл бұрын
This was actually such a well articulated experiment. Really appreciate the careful lengths you went to in order to not fall into negative stereotyping. I'm a trainer + powerlifter and very familiar with getting bloodwork and other health markers done, so it was awesome to see you really take the big picture into account instead of taking a myopic view of health by only assessing weight. I think your choice of exercise was also great, giving yourself three days of weight training and two to work on cardiovascular health specifically, and never indicated any the exercise to be for "fat loss". I've always opted for Taco Bell in a pinch due to how much healthier their options are compared to other restaurants, so it was really interesting to see that bias confirmed a little bit. Overall, super solid video, really enjoyed it. (Also if you're wondering, found this via IG!)
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you saying that!!
@aidencordon7884 11 ай бұрын
This is like the non-evil version of supersize me
@KayvonL. 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic job!!! Do appreciate ALL…. the time, effort, creativity and post production editing you put into this episode!!! Keep up the great work….
@ainsleygritter7552 Жыл бұрын
Watching this video I was blown away at the pure production value of this documentary. From the camera work to the editing, graphics and even audio, it’s beautifully done! Props to you for giving us all such high quality and educational content!
@mwil15 11 ай бұрын
This is so true! I came here to say this 💯🎯
@alexanderthegreat101 Жыл бұрын
Man this video made me emotional a bit, I had a lot of body insecurities since I was 11 and ended up with an undiagnosed eating disorder (people just didn’t noticed) at 14 til I was 16. When I was 16, my pediatrician told me if I didn’t start eating I’d either die or be hospitalized in the next 3months. I turn 18 in April and I’m proud to say I have a healthy relationship with food now. Taco bell actually was one of those foods that helped me get through a lot because it was one of the only foods that made me feel comfortable. So this vid and ur language and the way you approached the subject was so refreshing and nice to hear. If I had saw videos like this at 11yrs old I probably would’ve never developed insecurities about my body so i honestly really love this video
@777malmo 11 ай бұрын
I used to order a power menu bowl with extra chicken at least once a week in college. Amazing macros, yummy food, pretty inexpensive. I lost 30 pounds in my sophomore and junior years and tbell was a saving grace. Honestly would still eat there super often if I still lived close to one.
@viviannichols3582 9 ай бұрын
No matter what food is available to you, you can and should make informed choices when it comes to the ingredients and portions you consume. Don’t get discouraged if you’re in a food desert or don’t have much say in where your food comes from for whatever reason. Just keep educating yourself and caring about yourself!
@codybaley6266 Жыл бұрын
How the heck did a half hour TACO BELL documentary make me emotional? Like happy and inspired! Awesome job dude. I loved the relationship with the staff, the health tracking, the interview with the Taco Bell savior, and the indigenous road trip (I am a Canada Lands Surveyor and care a lot about indigenous and land topics here in Canada).
@dnsoulx Жыл бұрын
this really feels like the Super Size Me documentary by Morgan Spurlock. a great documentary honestly, and it's awesome most people were supportive of you doing it! i hope this brings you a lot more attention, as your content deserves it :)
@queerveg Жыл бұрын
it's a carbon copy of super size me lol
@xsullengirlx Жыл бұрын
@@queerveg It's more authentic than Super Size Me, though... If you look at the things that have come out about him and what he was truly doing DURING that documentary. But I like the concept and think you did a great job, just as good as he did with more intentional and transparent results and motivations.
@m.infernal Жыл бұрын
it's a terrible documentary actually and he lied in it quite a lot.
@rustyshackleford2222 Жыл бұрын
My first thought was "Has it been long enough ago that Super Size Me came out that people forgot it was a thing?" This is definitely a more genuine and fair look at a full fast food diet than that movie was for sure.
@headfev3r Жыл бұрын
@@m.infernal can you elaborate?
@Adrienne000 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! So well thought out and executed 👍🏾 respect man
@ericaradzik9956 Жыл бұрын
As a Taco Bell lover, this was very insightful. My question is have you had Taco Bell since the experiment?
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I actually have the Taco Lover's pass currently 😂
@kevotnta Жыл бұрын
@@therealsamreid 😂😂😂
@bg710 Жыл бұрын
@@therealsamreid what was the first thing you ate after this?
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
@@bg710 I went and grabbed a burger combo meal from Cookout!!!
@pinklemonade6597 Жыл бұрын
Thought this was gonna just be another low quality youtube challenge or something but this was such a well put together, well researched and informative documentary! Thanks for making an sharing it with us
@janelleelizabeth 11 ай бұрын
This was so balanced and I loved the experts you engaged with. Great work
@parkerbob99 7 ай бұрын
I love taco bell! Glad to see you are so genuine and thorough about spreading the truth my man. I could go for a crunchy taco now that I know it has less sodium
@dr.stacey7283 Жыл бұрын
Aside from your amazingly well produced and entertaining video, supporting the food needs of indigenous people and having great compassion for people with food insecurities and food issues is beyond incredible. I’m very picky about who I follow on KZfaq; you have a new subscriber ❤
@ebatke12 Жыл бұрын
The hard work in the production quality of this does NOT go unnoticed. Well done!
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
That means a lot coming from you!!! Thanks for saying that!
@samversaci810 11 ай бұрын
i eat taco bell pretty frequently, like 4-5 times a week due to it being cheap and doesn’t make me feel disgusting after. thank you for this information!!
@Somebodyelse141 9 ай бұрын
Why don't you just cook more?
@samversaci810 9 ай бұрын
@@Somebodyelse141 groceries are more expensive than a $5 box that fills me up all day :)
@mrmolasses5366 7 ай бұрын
@@samversaci810lol that is not true just a excuse you could buy over a pound of ground beef or over two pounds of chicken and be much more filled and nourished for 5 bucks
@sk8erin8er 7 ай бұрын
@@mrmolasses5366what fucking grocery store do you go to that sells chicken for under $3 a pound. Also that’s straight protein and a little fat you need carbs in a balanced diet.
@mrmolasses5366 7 ай бұрын
@@sk8erin8er rice is carb
@chrismcdonald5118 11 ай бұрын
The thoughtfulness, open-mindedness, and attention to detail is so good here, I love this.
@jmancurly Жыл бұрын
Love the oceans 11 reference at the end
@Ufwkai. 3 ай бұрын
Bro why did you comment on this
@George-nx4bp Жыл бұрын
My biggest flex is that the Taco bell in my college town still has $1.00 items on the value menu. Spicy Potato soft tacos and Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos are my favorite. And I think they are some of the healthier items on the menu
@breakingpar715 Жыл бұрын
I am jealous! They used to be 1$ by me they are like 2.79 now
@TheWorldWarrior Жыл бұрын
Same here
@marisajr3144 Жыл бұрын
Add black beans to the spicy potato soft taco to elevate
@sstvms2023 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of when Burger King had 10 nuggets for a dollar when I was in college before the pandemic. They were nasty, but they kept me fed and alive 😂
@scroogemcduck3446 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t call that a flex
@elimcnett4875 5 ай бұрын
With this production style and your personality, you deserve way more subscribers! Im so glad that i found your channel!
@cameronharvey4746 11 ай бұрын
Reminded me of the concepts of early youtube but with modern sensibility and production value. Great job on this video.
@masonshucart7055 Жыл бұрын
As someone with ulcerative colitis. I can actually say Taco Bell makes me feel better because of it being low fiber and highly processed. It's obviously not healthy, but sometimes I eat it when I'm not feeling the best and tired from my illness.
@skully888 Жыл бұрын
twins!! i also have UC and i love taco bell :)
@kelseymanzano95 Жыл бұрын
Same here! I now have an ileostomy but Taco Bell got me through the tough times :)
@cameronharvey4746 11 ай бұрын
If it makes you feel better and it helps you, then it IS healthy. Nothing about taco bell is inherently unhealthy.
@mwil15 11 ай бұрын
Same here!!
@kristita_888 9 ай бұрын
I have IBS and have avoided Taco Bell for fear of it exacerbating my issues. I might give it a try after hearing about y’alls success!
@landon390 Жыл бұрын
Not only were the results astounding. The video was really well edited and presented. Great work!! I can’t wait to see more from you in the future.
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Thanks Landon!
@GameTimeFinance 9 ай бұрын
I know it’s been 9 months.. but I was interested this whole video. Not once did I check my notifications or do something else. Great job!
@Monado. 11 күн бұрын
The other night I came across your video on the pizza experiment between Papa Johns, Dominos & Pizza Hut. And I've been pretty hooked into your channel ever since. As someone who is an avid Taco Bell enjoyer, this experiment was EXTREMELY informative and a very great watch. Thanks for putting it together for all of us. Will definitely keeo up with the channel, you have a great energy here :)
@tacosandpole Жыл бұрын
As an AVID Taco Bell fanatic, I thoroughly enjoyed this! I always get judgement from my friends about how much Taco Bell I eat. Now when they get on my nerves, I will just send them this lol Absolutely amazing job! I look forward to more of your work.
@charuseTV Жыл бұрын
it's still not healthy cause of all the soybean oil
@kintsugittv2537 Жыл бұрын
@@charuseTV What if I told you that most store bought products are just as "unhealthy" as fast food? For instance, check out what's in walmart branded products. Most of the time it's worse than even fast food. Also, even seeds to grow your own vegetables are sold as genetically modified already, so even growing your own food is not natural.
@charuseTV Жыл бұрын
@@kintsugittv2537 U say that like idk this
@tasteedonuts9791 Жыл бұрын
If your a fanatic, Im a former taco-bell manager and can tell you most stuff you’d like to know about the process of how good is made ect. Just ask me a question
@kintsugittv2537 Жыл бұрын
@@charuseTV You probably didn't
@scottmiller5614 Жыл бұрын
As a health conscious, plant-based, Taco Bell enthousiast and a proud native of Virginia, I feel a great sense of pride viewing your video. The information presented, showmanship, and ingenuity are all outstanding. Well done my man, you are among the best of our Commonwealth. Cheers from Harrisonburg (👋), if you come over the mountain, let's grab a beer! 🍻
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott! Appreciate you saying that!
@scottmiller5614 Жыл бұрын
@@therealsamreid of course dude, and I'm serious about that drink. My friends and I are in your fan club 😎
@andrewmorris3197 Жыл бұрын
Harrisonburg represent!
@OriginalBadRobotz Жыл бұрын
Plant based Taco Bell gang!
@ch-yq5yn 11 ай бұрын
Amazing how people really just sell themselves to a large corporation.
@laurendorronsoro6285 5 ай бұрын
I’ve read comments on his previous videos praising this channel so much I thought they were plants and not true but honestly this channel is fantastic keep up the good work ❤
@williamhuang3808 9 ай бұрын
The production level compared to the subscriber count is atrocious. Give this man the subs he deserves 😭
@PennedByPerci Жыл бұрын
The nutritionist you spoke to was ON IT- thank you for highlighting her expertise
@Unjderth3r8 Жыл бұрын
Dietitian
@jeffsmith8842 Жыл бұрын
@@Unjderth3r8 .........the difference.....😅
@shoja2636 Жыл бұрын
Subbing, bc not only did you make a really well produced documentary, you were informative and entertaining throughout. Even more that all that, the fact that you've partnered with an Indigenous organization that helps Indigenous communities. Which are almost always forgotten or ignored. Same problems here up north. Well done fam.
@LebzMashego 8 ай бұрын
I watched this after another one of your videos. This is very well done!
@ms_elliebear 9 ай бұрын
I hardly ever watch videos this long because my attention span is garbage since covid, but I was kept engaged by this. Great work!
@memarilicorice Жыл бұрын
Instant follow because of your ethics and kindness. Legit so impressed to hear a KZfaqr with real conviction.
@fitkatak9150 Жыл бұрын
I was just thinking of how privileged I was to buy groceries today,and wondered how much longer I would be able to shop like this with inflation. I really appreciate you considering the accessibility of food for different demographics when making this.
@sprody 3 ай бұрын
Clicked on this video so I could skip to the end, but ended up not missing a second. You instantly made it clear everything mattered and you'd put a ton of effort into all of this. Excellent storytelling and well done with this open-minded mind-opening experiment!
@Ohjinxmel 5 ай бұрын
Man I’m so glad I found your channel I love how you do your research, are informative and explain the process well!😊
@musicislove90 Жыл бұрын
I love and greatly appreciate your message at the end! I think it's so important for people to try to focus less on the number on a scale and more on how they feel mentally and physically. It can also help to use physical measurements if you're working toward a specific goal, but overall, just making sure that you're monitoring your basic health needs is what matters most.
@overshotelf2964 Жыл бұрын
I know I'm late to this, but... man. So much respect to you and the way you approached making this video. Extremely well done and the messages delivered throughout were wonderful. You seem like a genuinely great person, Sam. I wish you well and good luck with all of your future projects! Can't wait to see what you cook up next.
@noahlowery1967 Жыл бұрын
Certainly didn’t think this would be as compelling as it’s been when I clicked the video. Bravo sir 👏🏼
@goodwill559 5 ай бұрын
Great video 🎉 especially the emphasis on having a compassionate, not stressful, relationship with food. 5:27 for just one example
@austinglenn68 Жыл бұрын
Man you deserve way more support on this video! It’s extremely well edited, concept is super entertaining and informative, and it’s just great overall! It just hit my recommended so hopefully this’ll blow up soon! Keep it up man!
@therealsamreid Жыл бұрын
Thanks Austin! Appreciate you saying that!
@dcw510 Жыл бұрын
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I am BEYOND impressed by your ability to be inclusive. Thank you for totally blowing my mind. I had preconceived notions coming in, but your language and sponsors corrected me ❤
@coffee19837 Ай бұрын
Awesome document congrats on this video🎉
@shawnwithachance123 11 ай бұрын
Amazing experiment & docu!! reminds me of Super Size me! Very interesting! I loved that you finished your final meal in Vegas!!
@katieries3922 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I cannot believe this does not have more views. I struggle with an eating disorder and this video gave me so much comfort. Keep at it!
@chub_boi7391 Жыл бұрын
I just want to commend how well you addressed bias and your experience influencing the results. Gotta say, this was really entertaining as well as informative. Thanks!
@victoriaarellano7423 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video 💜
@MrProfitsOFDoom 3 ай бұрын
This has quickly become one of my favorite channels!
@ranXd0m Жыл бұрын
This was such an incredibly well done video! I really appreciate how you talked about having a healthy attitude towards food and included health professionals and different metrics into the video. So well done!
@mimifoote4879 Жыл бұрын
This was such a good mini documentary to watch! GREAT EDITING felt like a show. I cant wait to binge watch more videos you have, much love :)
@VaughnCheezy 9 ай бұрын
Wow this is well done! Great job!!
@lindsayrae8121 2 ай бұрын
I love and appreciate this video so much! A lot of people only really understand health in terms of weight, especially in America. I myself have been overweight most of my life due to a genetic disorder that caused me to gain a significant amount of weight during puberty. My health growing up was always a topic of discussion from my friends and family but only due to my weight. No matter how many times I explained that yes I am overweight but I am not unhealthy, I was most often met with skepticism, even after explaining that my doctors were not concerned about my health. I think it is hard for a lot of people to grasp that weight and general health do not always correlate. But that is just a fact. At the height of my ED I was the skinniest I had ever been yet was the most unhealthy I had ever been, although I had a normal BMI for my height, I was actually at a high risk of diabetes. I have been focusing a lot in recent years on eating healthier and am the healthiest I have ever been but that being said, I still am overweight. Videos like these are so important and I really hope that actual health becomes more of a topic of discussion.
@skybloom3600 Жыл бұрын
This was such a great video. I love how conscious you are of what you're eating after the first week and completing the first challenge.
@TonyBudenz Жыл бұрын
This is very well done. Entertaining and honest, but with some good data and resources linked into this video, too. I think a key take away that can be generally applied is that you checked in on your health and made smaller tweaks that are sustainable (i.e. watching your sodium). The side quest with the Taco Bell dietician was a great score. All in all, because of this video, I'm a new subscriber.
@slycoopa1 11 ай бұрын
This was really cool! Thank you Sam ❤
@cash.iverson 5 ай бұрын
I'm a person who has watched hundreds if not thousands of documentaries and this is one of the most well-done docs on fast food that I have seen. You did a wonderful job. Wow (insert applause)!
@Ewinter3707 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you taking the time to, even though it is not even remotely a topic in your video, list 988 prevention information and resources in the video description. Every effort helps! As someone who’s family has experienced the loss of a loved one to su**ide, I am thankful you are making an effort to spread the word.
@Cometzday Жыл бұрын
What an incredible video... I never thought Taco Bell was healthy, but now I see it's a healthier option than I thought! Also, absolutely incredible audio and editing skills, def isn't going unnoticed.
@kiwis.4228 Жыл бұрын
I feel like using the word “healthier” is deceiving, let’s use “less-worse” or “the lesser of two evils”
@CheeseWithMold 11 ай бұрын
Awesome documentary. Crazy results!
@jake.klusewitz 5 ай бұрын
Wow - This was such a cool video with a really thoughtful approach!
@starredcosmos Жыл бұрын
Well done! Lots of great stuff here! Also cool to know that TB has a lot of people advocating under them actively making their menu healthier every day!
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