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

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@NamasteLuna Жыл бұрын

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

@sandrab.3538 Жыл бұрын

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

@PurpleSirens Жыл бұрын

Southern European countries are masters of processed meat

@terrisserose Жыл бұрын

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

@kentiapalm7 Жыл бұрын

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

@Becca-ki1lh Жыл бұрын

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

@carrie2105 Жыл бұрын

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

@angelinac3724 Жыл бұрын

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

@Krise343 Жыл бұрын

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@vettechsam452 Жыл бұрын

@@angelinac3724 🤣

@not_your_mum Жыл бұрын

Watching Dhamer then….. 😂

@carrie2105 Жыл бұрын

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

@jessdrawsit7060 Жыл бұрын

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

@BeatriceCaruso Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! i will try this!!

@Sofia-Lala Жыл бұрын

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

@Johanssoncecce Жыл бұрын

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

@grrrgrl101 Жыл бұрын

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

@linzadon Жыл бұрын

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

@mellen1487 Жыл бұрын

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

@lvrampage Жыл бұрын

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

@kitchenwitch6901 Жыл бұрын

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

@rosalindturner9437 6 ай бұрын

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@determineddiva5402 Жыл бұрын

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

@jamiejunkjournals9316 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@cassafrasskotter7238 Жыл бұрын

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

@leonore3349 Жыл бұрын

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

@HeatherLikesArt Жыл бұрын

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

@Ariadna_Vega Жыл бұрын

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

@goro_majima98 Жыл бұрын

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

@NahIamgood Жыл бұрын

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

@stephstevens2 Жыл бұрын

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

@MsYanochka88 Жыл бұрын

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

@stephstevens2 Жыл бұрын

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

@NahIamgood Жыл бұрын

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

@NahIamgood Жыл бұрын

@@stephstevens2 I moved in Nicosia

@jessieenriquez8309 Жыл бұрын

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

@elusive73 Жыл бұрын

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

@BeatriceCaruso Жыл бұрын

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

@butterpecanrican_ Жыл бұрын

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

@Deb_BG Жыл бұрын

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

@jill3n Жыл бұрын

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

@christinef.1138 Жыл бұрын

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

@gothichippielovechild3198 Жыл бұрын

I am totally interested in your Sourdough recipe!

@Claire-td1ng Жыл бұрын

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

@jessicapearson9479 Жыл бұрын

You're paranoid 🙄

@theirishcailin333 Жыл бұрын

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

@dsa2591 Жыл бұрын

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

@christinapalafox Жыл бұрын

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

@pati351 Жыл бұрын

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

@barbarafrings9231 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwoodslife8456 Жыл бұрын

It is a thing in the US.

@drivers99 5 ай бұрын

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

@isabelblancas8230 Жыл бұрын

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

@sharroon7574 Жыл бұрын

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

@jlea2480 Жыл бұрын

Makeups 🔥 🔥 🔥 in this video

@ashd2799 Жыл бұрын

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

@Elno20 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Bea! Not sure if I missed this episode, but if you haven’t already I would encourage you to get some labs done. I’ve had a lot of the same issues for the last few months and turns out I’m ✨severely Vitamin D and Iron deficient✨ Incorporating more fish like you have been should help, though. Thank you for sharing your journey!

@earthbybike Жыл бұрын

Oh, ya, this is so true I know someone who's vit D and B12 levels were in the basement and they were depressed, moody, and full of anxiety. When they got their levels back to normal (prescrip D and B12 shots) Things changed 180 degrees and are happy and energetic now.

@Elno20 Жыл бұрын

@@earthbybike here’s hoping for that 180! 🤞🏻

@atinycupofpositivitea8745 Жыл бұрын

Yep I was the same, I lost most of my hair and now feeling much better, started taking vitamin D in June 2021 and iron in July 2022

@mamatila123 Жыл бұрын

a similar thing happened to me! I was trying new medication and the side effects were so much stronger than they usually are for most people. When I looked at my blood test results and saw I had an iron defficiency, I started taking an iron supplement and the side effects of the medication were milder. I guess my body was already weak, and adding the side effects of a new medication didnt help

@Elno20 Жыл бұрын

@@mamatila123 ugh, yes, the muscle weakness is no joke. Hope you’re back to your best soon!

@katierobinson5464 Жыл бұрын

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

@fionavangerven621 Жыл бұрын

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

@Ms.SimoneRenee 9 ай бұрын

Sugar definitely brings me so much anxiety

@Jewlz4ever 9 ай бұрын

How do fruit sugars effect you?

@mtralyson4659 Жыл бұрын

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

@leahmurphy6657 Жыл бұрын

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

@SarahLynn__ Жыл бұрын

She looks exactly the same.

@natr2992 Жыл бұрын

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

@elusive73 Жыл бұрын

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

@rachelgilbert3164 Жыл бұрын

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

@butterpecanrican_ Жыл бұрын

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

@heather7897 Жыл бұрын

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

@elusive73 Жыл бұрын

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

@1diana1995 Жыл бұрын

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

@BasicBrownB Жыл бұрын

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

@jtorezzi Жыл бұрын

Her PO box info is in the description

@BasicBrownB Жыл бұрын

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

@mollyricee Жыл бұрын

this is so sweet :)

@SundiMyint Жыл бұрын

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

@taylore6677 Жыл бұрын

Try Icelandic yogurt next time instead of Greek yogurt! It's SO good! Doesn't have as much of that sour bite that Greek yogurt does, it's much milder. The texture is amazing. It's just the absolute best :)

@MadiLush Жыл бұрын

^^ Truueee. I couldn't get on the Greek yogurt trend. I tried Siggi's with some thawed frozen berries, and it's great. I found a recipe for fruity frozen yogurt popsicles. It's basically just cook down your berries or fruit till soft and juicy, mix with the probiotic drink able yogurt, freeze. In cups or popsicle molds. They're about 70-80 calories for a 4oz serving depending on what fruit you choose. Better than icecream imo.

@LindaC616 Жыл бұрын

I wish Skyr would export the pear flavor to the US 😋

@taylore6677 Жыл бұрын

@@MadiLush Ooh that sounds yummy, I'm gonna try that! I have tried the Siggi brand and I agree it's very tasty, but I find that I like that Icelandic Provisions brand better :)

@taylore6677 Жыл бұрын

@@LindaC616 I haven't tried a flavored one yet - I love putting fresh fruit in mine with some granola and nuts, so yummy :)

@BeatriceCaruso Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of it!! Very curious though, I’ll look for it at the store!!

@meganclark-hutchings7464 Жыл бұрын

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

@jujujustme Жыл бұрын

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

@chriskatt Жыл бұрын

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

@graceisonline Жыл бұрын

seconding thicker dairy like skyr or greek yogurt!

@barbarafrings9231 Жыл бұрын

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

@yoo77full Жыл бұрын

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

@Orangemochafrappuccino Жыл бұрын

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

@elsasanchez9327 Жыл бұрын

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

@a.katherinesuetterlin3028 Жыл бұрын

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

@pachpaints5356 Жыл бұрын

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

@michelletr92 Жыл бұрын

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

@madisonmoore7779 Жыл бұрын

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

@MsFrewtloop Жыл бұрын

I'm astounded you never heard of muesli before! To me granola is just toasted muesli. I think it originates from Switzerland and became popular here in Australia in the 70s..

@chloemylowey1070 Жыл бұрын

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

@driftingofftosleep Жыл бұрын

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

@sabrinalindsey5474 Жыл бұрын

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

@intrepidtomato Жыл бұрын

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

@Steph163. Жыл бұрын

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

@driftingofftosleep Жыл бұрын

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

@janemahan2663 Жыл бұрын

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

@tabbbb15 Жыл бұрын

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

@515aleon Жыл бұрын

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

@mayrazamoracruz9170 10 ай бұрын

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

@89misselle Жыл бұрын

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

@virginiap9224 Жыл бұрын

Italian here! For herbs you can either freeze them (if you have only leaves) or put them in water like for flowers if they still have the stem

@sabrinalindsey5474 Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely making that egg yogurt thing asap! I've always been interested in trying the Mediterranean diet, maybe now is the time

@BeatriceCaruso Жыл бұрын

It slaps! Be prepared🦑💛🦑

@sabrinalindsey5474 Жыл бұрын

@@BeatriceCaruso making my shopping list right now ✔️

@alfinou_13targaryen Жыл бұрын

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

@cleverscreenname5698 Жыл бұрын

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

@lindsaynava5905 Жыл бұрын

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

@candicelandiss Жыл бұрын

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

@myrah8190 Жыл бұрын

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

@ExNihiloArchitecture Жыл бұрын

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

@brookemason2794 Жыл бұрын

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

@LauraStepney Жыл бұрын

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

@alismith105 Жыл бұрын

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

@BeatriceCaruso Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you, Ali!!💛🦑😊

@Cindyscrossstitch Жыл бұрын

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

@carolynjones9911 Жыл бұрын

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

@kaylaliebowitz Жыл бұрын

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

@sasharommart6494 Жыл бұрын

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

@janelbrackin6004 Жыл бұрын

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

@mattie_cakes Жыл бұрын

I love how you give a mix of “down to earth” humor/charisma AND super informative health guru. It’s really refreshing because most KZfaqrs are sooo serious or generic vlogger when it comes to the health/diet videos. Love it!

@sarahfife7096 Жыл бұрын

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

@BeatriceCaruso Жыл бұрын

Good to know!!

@rebeccasanchez7067 Жыл бұрын

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

@BeatriceCaruso Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being here!!💛💛🦑

@MsArtistwannabe Жыл бұрын

Butternut squash soup is super easy to make. Makes the whole house smell amazing too. You can enjoy it knowing exactly what’s in it.

@alexandragomez2179 Жыл бұрын

“Tea and crumpets” lolllll oh Bea you are a magestic being, love your channel

@kmsevero1 Жыл бұрын

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

@marielcolley5656 Жыл бұрын

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

@Ladyloubug9 Жыл бұрын

I don’t remember how I found you but have been following your journey with its ups and downs from the beginning. You are the realest friend I have! Thank you for inspiring me and keeping me company when it’s just me and Beardog. ❤️

@loriwilliamson8040 Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear you are doing better and loving that you are finding a good healthy way of eating and lifestyle you can live with!

@xBrunettexxxBeautyx Жыл бұрын

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

@lustphreak Жыл бұрын

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

@grrrgrl101 Жыл бұрын

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

@kristianscirone771 Жыл бұрын

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

@JadeBonifacio Жыл бұрын

Great review! Thanks, Bea!

@Soylentology Жыл бұрын

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

@katforgiven6411 Жыл бұрын

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

@thepersnicketycalico9382 Жыл бұрын

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

@heathervangrootheest9211 Жыл бұрын

Yum! That all sounds amazing! Nice work!

@lozetriley6955 Жыл бұрын

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

@albamartinez3671 Жыл бұрын

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

@cheriebrinker3301 Жыл бұрын

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

@helenwalker5787 Жыл бұрын

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

@jackintheville Жыл бұрын

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

@stephanieok5365 Жыл бұрын

If you want to try a lower sugar option to hit that boba craving, the Trader Joe's boba is surprisingly legit. The shrimpy boba portions are 18g sugar, which is a smaller hit than typical boba. And because you add your own milk and tea, it's easier to control other aspects to keep the sugar down.

@stephanieok5365 Жыл бұрын

I thought nuking boba would taste too rubbery, but it's pretty middle of the road, which I grade on a curve for being able to make it at home.

@NamasteLuna Жыл бұрын

But you know 18 grams of sugar is still absolutely crazy right?

@stephanieok5365 Жыл бұрын

@@NamasteLuna oh definitely, it's like 32% depending on your macros, I think? Still way lower than full boba, juice, or soda pop though.

@milvertonmom50 Жыл бұрын

...glad to hear something is finally 'easy' for you. It's comforting to know. Will have to check out 'some' of those recipes. Can't do carbs like beans and such, but am interested in those Buddha bowls for sure. Thanks for sharing!

@riley2588 Жыл бұрын

Hey Bea, love your videos! If you're having trouble getting your herb seeds to sprout, try watering them , putting a plastic bag over the top, and then putting them in a sunny place. The humidity really helped my basil and bell peppers sprout last spring (also bring them inside if they're not already, it might get too cold at night to trigger germination). Hope this helps!

@intrepidtomato Жыл бұрын

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

@CristyTravels Жыл бұрын

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

@kitkat2114 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Loved seeing all the different ideas.

@Ballaurena13 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips about fresh herbs. I was getting dressed before breakfast while watching this and you made me realize that I have herbs in my herb garden that I rarely think to use, especially for breakfast when I'm generally too hungry to think creatively. The garlic, chives, basil and cheese were awesome with my eggs, even along with my favorite food group of mustard. Don't give up on the herb garden because they are so much more economical and handy to have growing at one's own home.

Жыл бұрын

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

@ArcaneLuxian Жыл бұрын

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

@turritowrap6679 Жыл бұрын

I do this too!! And garlic sauce etc.

@danabarrish Жыл бұрын

I love all your video's but I really like how you put this one together. I got a lot out of it. Thank you for letting us go along with you in this journey 🙂

@paigeelise123 Жыл бұрын

I am so proud of how far you've come, Bea. From the beginning, you have changed and grown so much 💝 I ate the mediterranean diet for years before my nutritional needs changed in pregnancy and I loved it! I miss it so much. But I am hoping my son outgrows his dietary restrictions before he turns 1 so we can get back to the mediterranean woe. Don't look too far deep into this diet because some people get crazy strict.

@AntaresSelket Жыл бұрын

OMG! You work so hard at finding answers to your health and wellness. In this video you look better, more present, and I am so happy for you that there is a significant change in your weight that is making you feel better. I am going to look into the Mediterranean diet because I'm a diabetic that is struggling with health issues and diet. The food looks and sounds delicious!

@SparkHomeschool Жыл бұрын

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

@gaila.8830 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bea for the video 😊

@miaslifestartedat50 Жыл бұрын

Thanks this was very encouraging ❤

@heidithepotter2479 Жыл бұрын

Bea, you can freeze your fresh herbs that are leftover! I started doing it last year and it works great!

@TheChemist418 Жыл бұрын

Oh I didn’t know that. Do you have to thaw them when you want to use the leftovers or just use them straight out of the freezer?

@heidithepotter2479 Жыл бұрын

@@TheChemist418 straight out of the freezer is fine typically, I just pull them out and throw them into my recipe. I love it!

@Zi518zi Жыл бұрын

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