Ital is Vital..the original vegans 🇯🇲 Episode 5

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3 ай бұрын

It’s often seems plant based living is a new thing, but here in Jamaica Rastafarians have been eating plant based since for ever, they call it ital. which is derived from the word vital. It was an honour to cook with my friend ‪@chefvitaja‬ this delicious ital stew down by the river in Jamaica.
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Written & Directed By Gaz Oakley
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@chefvitaja 3 ай бұрын

Rastafari live up .. was a joy cooking with you Gaz…it’s always a joy hold a upfull vibes a yaad 🇯🇲💯

@gazoakleychef 3 ай бұрын

Brother for life 🇯🇲❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@darcyferrigno 3 ай бұрын

What we need is a redo with Chef Vita in Wales. Would love to see that. This was a great video!

@idabergmann5270 3 ай бұрын

you are amazing! love your vibes. thanks for the inspiration!

@shauniebnaturalista6672 3 ай бұрын

Seeing you two cook together was just - wow! Emotional. Good to see global brotherly love.

@cheyy3133 3 ай бұрын

Your cooking looks amazing. I luv my mums home country ❤

@AudenimLock 3 ай бұрын

I’ve never understood why the western world acts as if things only come into existence when “they” discover it.. People have been living off of plant-based diets for a very long time in many different cultures across the globe. 🙄 Thank goodness for channels like this spreading truth and creating a platform for people of all different backgrounds to share their stories👌

@lindsaytoussaint 3 ай бұрын

😂 they gotta put their flag in it for it to exist lol

@YTFlove4ever 3 ай бұрын

Typical colonizer mentality

@marirosahofmann4634 3 ай бұрын

Veganism and vegetarians are just now being accepted on a big scale in the USA. I have been vegetarian for 40 years, and back then, people acted like you were a lunatic for not eating a meat based diet. Atleast things here are changing. But yes Indians and others have accepted a vegan and vegetarian diet for many many many many generations

@ryker4549 3 ай бұрын

@@marirosahofmann4634please do not put vegans in the same category as vegetarians We are NOT IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM THE SAME VEGANS DO NOT CONTRIBUTE TO MURDER OF BEAUTIFUL SENTIENT BEINGS VEGETARIANS DO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SLAUGHTER AND MURDER OF BEAUTIFUL SENTIENT BEINGS THANK YOU LIVE 🌱 VEGAN

@Geemeel1 3 ай бұрын

@@lindsaytoussaint👏🏽

@hilaallnaturalsoaps9628 3 ай бұрын

I love the explenation of Chef Vita about being self suficient giving us power against the system , and our freedom, and the food that he makes looks so good .

@TheVeganBelly 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Ital is vital. Thank you for restoring my love for veganism Gaz 🙌🏽 🌱

@ChristophLautlos 3 ай бұрын

Vegan for four years now. Feeling so much better! Best Jamaican episode so far! ❤

@joanramler7831 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!!

@markrothenberg9867 3 ай бұрын

I was eating vegetarian and occasionally vegan more than 30 years ago. Now eating plant-based the last 6 years.

@Kaelidoz 3 ай бұрын

@@dee-dees.3635 No he ate plants and animal products, except meat, for over 30 years. Now he's 100% plant-based.

@joshdebarros3231 2 ай бұрын

God bless I’m happy to hear that 🙏🏽🙌🏽💪🏽

@SXLMMA 2 ай бұрын

Soy

@southparkfan4603 3 ай бұрын

Glad the comments are back on. Ever since the first episode I wanted to say that I absolutely love your newer content. I can't wait to see more of you travelling and discovering new foods around the world. It's such a high quality production, that it could air on BBC. Love your content, keep on and stay strong mate. Edit: Forgot to say that your "garden to table" content and way of life are really inspiring me, and I aspire to go down a similar path in life.

@denzeruouji542 3 ай бұрын

Do you by any chance know what made him deactivate all comments on Jamaican videos, even on other social media?

@southparkfan4603 3 ай бұрын

@@denzeruouji542In another comment he mentioned that it was because of his mental health. I don't know more than that

@sundrapoonan6724 3 ай бұрын

That meal looks magnificent 👌I am 65 and I've been eating vegetarian for 5 years, I feel stronger and more energetic, now I'm starting to eat vegan. Thank you for sharing your video and experience.

@welcomeback2mychannel 3 ай бұрын

_books flights to Jamaica_

@nickylnr 2 ай бұрын

Hurry up 😊

@Geemeel1 3 ай бұрын

I wish @chefvitaja was coming back to Wales with Gaz to open a fushion Wales/Jamaican food show!!. What a GREAT series @gaz!! @Tom !! 👏🏽💞

@gazoakleychef 3 ай бұрын

He’ll come soon for sure

@OpalAuras 3 ай бұрын

you have such a beautiful energy and the places you go, the people you meet and how you interact with each other shows so much admiration and love. i can’t get enough of your videos and this series from Jamaica is my new favorite thing to watch

@gazoakleychef 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@OpalAuras 3 ай бұрын

@@gazoakleychefthank YOU!!!

@perrydimes6915 3 ай бұрын

These videos are great Gaz. Those of us who converted, have been vegan for years and who intend to be vegan for life can sometimes lose that fervor we had when we started. It just becomes a normal life. But every day I try to take a second to be grateful to live in a time and place of abundance to be granted the chance to make a compassionate choice. Never forget just how much power, vitality, and compassion we are given from the Earth.

@_blah 3 ай бұрын

I'm Belize we don't add water, we add the coconut water back to the shredded coconut then squeeze. Only add water if you need more liquid but the coconut water is highly preferred.

@Visitkarte 3 ай бұрын

Yea, I almost cried when they spilled the coconut water!

@basbleupeaunoire 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I think Gaz was also taken aback by the loss of the coconut water!

@made.online2149 3 ай бұрын

not only have there been explicitly vegan cultures & people throughout history, but prior to industrialization near-every meal was incidentally plant-based as frequent meat-eating was impossible for all but the ruling rich. lots of rich cultural plant-based food traditions exist as a result! excited to see these delicious jamaican dishes 👀

@MrLoknar 3 ай бұрын

Can you give an example of an explicitly vegan people prior to the 20th century? I don't know any but I would be fascinated to

@avalokiteshvara113 3 ай бұрын

@@MrLoknarnot necessarily explicitly vegan, meat was just a rarity or only eaten on special occasions

@pianomusic15 3 ай бұрын

Imagine if you moved to a warmer climate like Jamaica and the food forest/water/mountains you would live in! That would be amazing!

@teagoldleaf4137 3 ай бұрын

✨️🙏✨️

@raggamuffindads 3 ай бұрын

The concept of 'I-Tal' -the'I'-represents the higher states of Consciousness and its inextricable connection to the 'I'nI, viz., We ... Ubuntu-therefore, the etymological arrangement of 'I-Tal' was FIRST conceptualized by the early Rastafari and inextricably linked to the term 'Natural' -organic. Vital was the secondary attachment of the idea and practice!

@gazoakleychef 3 ай бұрын

So good to know, thanks!

@semsimama2191 3 ай бұрын

I love this guy. This is the reason I follow him because he’s so down to earth and now I see him in my homeland makes me love him even more.❤

@roche9055 3 ай бұрын

Gaz looks like he's wearing clarks on his foot lol he came prepared 😂 you no us jamaicans love some clarks

@mehemerson 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful series. Been vegan for 5 years and seeing such a positive connection to food and the nature around you was fantastic to watch. Go Gaz!

@suburbanhomestead 3 ай бұрын

My grandfather had a grater that looked like that that was used for processing sweet corn. Great series Gaz.

@MYRAROZE 3 ай бұрын

man I love this chef Vitaja is amazing! I got emotional listening to him speak about the lifestyle and the meaning of connection, I'm in America and I think about how the system has trapped so many people and mostly the new generation of kids are not learning this. Its heartbreaking they have no idea what this connection feels like. I feel having this knowledge is like finding a treasure.. the right thing to do is share it with others, so thank you both for sharing your life with us. Its keeps me inspired to do my part the best way I can.

@jillchris1857 3 ай бұрын

Everything about this video is just magical 🎉🎉🎉

@sandraharvey9609 3 ай бұрын

Really loving these videos in Jamaica, looks like paradise. Thank you.

@hopalmorrgen3206 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤. Love and only love. Thank you for always sharing the best way to acquire health🙂. Welcome to my home.

@GRTVO 3 ай бұрын

My uncle has an avocado tree and mango trees in his back garden. I think he is rich beyond measure. Great episode. Really enjoyed this series.

@chrisjohnson-kr7oj 3 ай бұрын

Vita is a cool bro who knows whats good! Jamaica is legendary!

@TaoAlejandro 2 ай бұрын

wow 🥰, what a simple yet full of love video, makes me want to go there and learn about Ital food right now, thank you guys for sharing this moments with us, blessings for you 🙏

@hollivybez 3 ай бұрын

I love this content - it is not just food but a spiritual journey connected back to the earth ❤🇯🇲

@AsherMessenjah 3 ай бұрын

Bless up Vita, hope all is well! Great to see Shanti Man in the last episode. Vital Cuisine in Standpipe and Cheffingdon in Constant Spring and New Leaf in Lane Plaza also great places to go in Kingston. Calabash restaurant and Mi Hungry in Ochi. Vita representing!

@Rachel-sv9pq 3 ай бұрын

I have never seen anything more mouth watering in my life

@theawilkins3417 3 ай бұрын

I was literally just cutting up a pumpkin that I grew from our garden thinking...maybe Gaz has a savory recipe. And here it is!

@jenthang 3 ай бұрын

I'm so enjoying this series, Gaz! You are a true gift to the world.

@davehanks7861 3 ай бұрын

Gaz I'm loving this series! So many beautiful dishes and sights. I needa take a vacation to Jamaica soon😅

@gazoakleychef 3 ай бұрын

You should🇯🇲❤️

@understory_ie7703 3 ай бұрын

Loving this series! Beautiful people with wonderful beliefs and way of living connected to nature and the sun 🪲🦋🌿

@endlesssmile8905 3 ай бұрын

In love with these travel series videos. So much travel, nature and food inspiration. :)

@ListenUpLOUD 3 ай бұрын

Favourite video yet! What a magical conversation from you both, that connection back to the earth and each other 🙏🏻 so lovely to see people come together and share their passion in a world where everyone is in a rush to the supermarket all the time! Just got an allotment myself and was feeling a little overwhelmed, but you've both just given me the motivation I need, thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻💫💫

@benedictvanheems 3 ай бұрын

I’ve so enjoyed this series Gaz and Tom. Looks like a really superb trip - lovely to enjoy the warmth, sunshine and sheer joy of the locals and, of course, the awesome grub. Nice one!

@lirioentrecardos 3 ай бұрын

The universe protect and bless you Gaz. You deserve all the good in the world 😻😻😻✨

@sandraharvey9609 3 ай бұрын

Donald Watson coined the word vegan in 1944. Archaeologist say plant based diets go back to prehistoric times, I wonder if they knew about B12.

@MrLoknar 3 ай бұрын

Fully and successfully plant-based wasn't possible, but there were mostly plant-based people of course, as well as individuals who tried and failed in the early 20th century for example.

@bonniepoole1095 3 ай бұрын

Prehistoric vegans also consumed insects and soil where B12 has been manufactured by the bacteria residing there. Maybe we're too clean, or chemicals have destroyed soil bacteria, or we don't consume enough raw produce grown in healthy, living soil. No plant or animal manufactures B12, only bacteria do.

@dianew7058 3 ай бұрын

God prescribed the Plant based vegan diet in the Garden of Eden 7,000 years ago and the ppl were strong vibrant and never sick, lived to 900 + years until after The Great Flood they had to eat flesh foods and the age went down from 900+ years to 80 years if lucky.

@welcomeback2mychannel 3 ай бұрын

Obviously not. They got it though, from soil and other incidental ingestion, not from eating animals.

@jenbyrne2150 3 ай бұрын

is it true that b12 is actually an airborne bacteria ???

@gregrendek 3 ай бұрын

This video speaks to my soul on a deep level. Massive appreciation to you Gaz and Chef Vitaja.

@Samb61313 3 ай бұрын

Can everyone who watches this video please hype up @chefvita and show his channel some love? Also please come to Jamaica and link up with him for a beautiful food experience ❤ I truly thank you both (Gaz & Chef Vita) for coming together to bring this to the world

@jenbyrne2150 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for transporting me once again from the stony gray soil of Monaghan, to the lush, vibrant and magical Jamaica....... Now I see where the Garden of Eden actually is. (side note, Vegan comes from Vega, in the Lyra constellation)

@Es_Tay 3 ай бұрын

This really makes me want to go to Jamaica. This whole series has be so lovely and wholesome, just an absolute joy to watch. ❤

@emeliekarlsson5859 3 ай бұрын

Thank you❤ so beautiful to be close to nature. We should be one with nature not separated from it. This is one with nature ❤ love it.

@brooke_smittttt 3 ай бұрын

This was an incredible video - I have to go to Jamaica now - how amazing.

@siphosethumathebula187 3 ай бұрын

Love this new Jamaican series....❤❤❤❤from🇿🇦

@edengranger4501 3 ай бұрын

You seriously make insane incredible videos

@JEREMIERENTIEN 3 ай бұрын

incredible format gaz you found how to make the perfect travel cooking show x

@YTFlove4ever 3 ай бұрын

Omg I'm here for a premiere😂

@Mirmirandaaa 3 ай бұрын

Same

@TiaThomas30 3 ай бұрын

Loved this!! I will definitely be recreating😍 turning vegan has never been easier with all the recipes you put up!

@DocAswad 3 ай бұрын

So grateful for this series!

@Dancerlil 3 ай бұрын

Loving all your episodes Gaz. What a fantastic place you are enjoying with good company, good food & the beauty of the land. Amazing. I went vegetarian in 2003 and vegan shortly after except for a few occasions when I had eggs. I had read an eBook called "Diet liberation " which talked about the ethical, health & spiritual side of veganism. Love & blessings to you & all. Liliane

@tonychang3080 3 ай бұрын

Nice enjoy Jamaica Vital foods …all good yumkin

@user-ug5xt3ld4u 3 ай бұрын

I wrote down the recipe . The ingredients I love I’m also a vegan . Thank you for the amazing videos ❤

@nickylnr 2 ай бұрын

Did you make it?

@in9170 3 ай бұрын

So beautiful and delicious that food and powerful message and history. All those perennial trees avocado, mango, banana, coco, almond trees for past, present and future generations to enjoy. “Power and connection” My grandma was born in 1900 and she was a vegetarian. My father still born in 1933 he is a vegetarian……and through the generations too my daughters the last born in 2005 are vegetarians. All the generations mine yours into home grown, natural nature based food and medicine. Respecting mother nature….and the health of the soil. It feels so good being a vegetarian. Especially not being any part causing suffering to sentient livestock.

@debbybrady1246 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful setting. I love visiting there but have never had such a wonderful experience as cooking at the edge of a river. How wonderful.

@thebritfix 3 ай бұрын

Gas please filmmore videos here in Jamaica!! We need u here I could watch a whole series. You know how to showcase the best

@tali8225 3 ай бұрын

your videos have been top tier foreverrrr. seriously the best channel on youtube, i love you guys so much

@grahamguy4656 3 ай бұрын

Will you list a recipe and instructions please i so want to try it

@idabergmann5270 3 ай бұрын

i love thyme! and i love this cooking session - thank you both. i think i'm coming over some time 😁🥰

@CynthiaLeBosse 3 ай бұрын

I love the vibe, food and everyone you met in Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤🙏. Definitely going to visit this beautiful country one day.

@violettape2830 3 ай бұрын

Your videos are so inspiring for me. I’m not vegetarian or vegan. I was recommended to eat read meat due to low hemoglobin level in my blood. No iron supplements helped me so far. But I admire the idea of eating more raw unprocessed food not only to support the mother nature but also to be conscious about our health and wellbeing. This is direction I want to follow.

@teresashomeschoolchannel227 3 ай бұрын

I've been vegansince 2008 but family friends don't understand

@catorotoro 3 ай бұрын

I love how colourful vegan foods are and how diverse the flavour profiles are - never a boring meal ! ❤

@asesoule6928 3 ай бұрын

IT IS OUR FIRST SUSTAINABLE OF LIFE "DIET"❣

@darinbennett3638 3 ай бұрын

Gaz...your spirit is part Jamaican! I've been to Ocho Rios twice and the people are absolutely beautiful in how they live and relate with other people. Great episodes from Jamaica and looking forward to the next one for sure!

@lunchymunchy2984 3 ай бұрын

Yes Chef! Yes Gaz! Take back the power!!!

@ConahSabali 3 ай бұрын

Pure magic!!! The hank you for all this incredible content.. uplifting and inspiring

@elenaserrato5558 3 ай бұрын

Before spanish came to America the diet was mostly plant base ,in México and South América for example the quinoa, chia seeds,amaranto seeds,flaxseeds, corn, beens,etc were the most esting foods with a los of vegetables, there were no cows, pigs, chickens, cheeps, spanish bring with them these animals and in theie law was not aloud for indigenus people to eat "their food ".

@OurAdventure 3 ай бұрын

And here I am hungry hahaha

@KingsMom831 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video! Thanks Gaz!

@bublhed 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience in Jamaica. What a beautiful paradise! The food looks amazing.

@monacannon6644 2 ай бұрын

omgdness everything looks so delicious, especially the oyster mushrooms. Thanks for sharing.

@factorsixty 3 ай бұрын

Made this tonight, even the homemade coconut milk, guessed the spices but was amazing. Real food. Great video.

@DezBoyle 3 ай бұрын

What spices did you end up using? I think one of them was curry powder

@za8766 3 ай бұрын

Gaz’s videos are always ny favourite. Each video gives great knowledge about natural food accompanied with awesome scenes and not to forgetting with his handsomeness lifestyle. Love all the way from Malaysia ❤

@happycustomer3448 3 ай бұрын

I like the vegan dishes that include coconut❤

@starlynnnance5495 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on you being in Gardner's World Magazine.

@fredforever71 3 ай бұрын

Aw! I'm so jealous! wow! an absolute dream!

@SteffaniesJourney 3 ай бұрын

I’m loving this Jamaica series! Thanks 4 sharing Gaz

@anna-maria2735 3 ай бұрын

I love these series and am always looking forward to the next episode! In every episode there is something new to discover and it really inspires me to travel to Jamaica at some time! Thank you Gaz for the amazing content!

@randomfootballguy791 3 ай бұрын

Loving this series! Thank you for sharing . I really see and appreciate how much effort has gone into making these beautiful videos. :)

@PooPooBanana2 3 ай бұрын

couldn't love this more

@beiaida2766 3 ай бұрын

So inspiring, thank you so much for sharing this culture and lifestyle!

@jeevxo 3 ай бұрын

the cinematics on these videos and the message, jah!!!

@MakeLifeWholesome 3 ай бұрын

Such a great energy! This place looks like paradise and the food must be super delicious. Love❤

@kemelanisbetchotoye 2 ай бұрын

Love hearing Vita talk about his Rasta history and community. Wonderful that you can both share this. ❤

@jandynmarkham317 3 ай бұрын

This series is so gorgeous!

@kari5879 3 ай бұрын

Awesome series Gaz and Chef Vitaja! ❤ cannot wait to visit Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤

@chelseaandhobbes 3 ай бұрын

That is the best looking stew I’ve ever seen

@KimberleyAS 3 ай бұрын

Awww, I loved this so much! Pop up/meet and greet next time you’re in JA!

@LoiLaing 3 ай бұрын

Ital is vital.🙌🏾🇯🇲

@hannaaltendorfer1401 3 ай бұрын

I am currently cooking this wonderful meal. Could you please share which spices are used? Today I am improvising but I would love to recreate it the correct way ❤