Plant-Based for Beginners: The TRUTH About Protein, Cheese Cravings & Staying Healthy

Get our Cookbook here: https://pbwithj.thrivecart.com/ff-ebook/ Become a Member of PB with J here: https://tinyurl.com/47tae3nd Thinking about going plant-based this year but worried about missing cheese… not getting enough protein… or that it’ll be way too expensive or complicated? Let’s fix that. In this video, I’m breaking down the basics of going plant-based in a way that’s simple, realistic, and actually sustainable—whether you're just curious or ready to jump all in. We’ll cover: 🌱 What plant-based really means (hint: it's not about perfection) 💪 Protein on a plant-based diet — how much you actually get from everyday foods 🧀 Cheese cravings — why they happen & how long it takes for them to fade ❤️ Is plant-based healthy? What the research + major health orgs really say 💸 How to do plant-based on a budget (and what actually gets expensive) 🍲 Simple meals + easy cooking tips to make this lifestyle doable 🍽️ Eating out + social situations without stress ✨ Your 3-step beginner plan to get started smoothly Whether you're aiming for vegan, whole-food plant-based, plant-leaning, or just want to feel better in your body, this video gives you the foundation to make it work—without overwhelm. If you want recipes to make this easier, check out our cookbook PB with J: Family Favourites—packed with comfort foods, pantry guides, and sauces that make plant-based cooking actually fun. And if you want support, community, and weekly accountability, join our PB with J Membership! 🟢 Meals, coaching, connection… and people who get it. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Plant-Based 101 - What Does “Plant-Based” Even Mean? 01:43 - Will I Get Enough Protein eating Plant-Based? 04:36 - Do I Have to Give Up My Favorite Foods… Like Cheese? 06:32 - Is Plant-Baed Even Healthy? 07:27 - Heart Disease and Plant-Based Diet 07:50 - Diabetes and Plant-Based Diet 08:18 - Weight Loss and Plant-Based Diet 08:56 - Longevity and Plant-Based Diet 09:18 - Digestive Health and Plant-Based Diet 09:49 - Micronutrients and Plant-Based Diet 10:14 - Oxalates and Plant-Based Diet 12:52 - Isn’t Plant-Based Eating Expensive? 13:39 - Isn’t It Difficult to Cook Plant-Based? 14:49 - Eating Out & Social Situations for Plant-Based Lifestyle 16:16 - Do I Have to Be 100% Perfect when eating Plant-Based? 16:59 - Plant-Based Simple Beginner Plan Support the channel and rock our NEW merch here: https://pbwithj.ca/shop/ Check out our Amazon Store for cookbooks, kitchen items, and more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pbwithj Use Discount Code PBWITHJ on these great products: Click & Grow: https://www.clickandgrow.com/?sca_ref=5681965.k2ErTHHvPp&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=textlink&utm_campaign=us-aff-5681965-jeremy-lalonde MUD/WTR: http://ambassadors.mudwtr.com/PBWITHJ Fittrack Scale - https://getfittrack.com/pages/fittrack-pdp-shopify?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=PBWITHJ Inno Supps - https://www.innosupps.com/products/cleanse/pb_wj London Sunshine Dehydrator - https://bit.ly/48KMAQ3 London Sunshine Induction Cooktop - https://bit.ly/3u4nsE0 Leanfit Products: (Canada) https://leanfit.ca/PBWITHJEREMY Leanfit (USA): https://leanfit.com/PBWITHJEREMY Get your own Milky Plant here: milkyplant.com/PBWITHJEREMY Get 10% off using code: PBWITHJEREMY TYPHUR Dome Air-Fryer: https://amzn.to/4aEyOPA Code: PBWITHJ10 for 10% off AMZ Chef Juicer 30% off below https://iamzchef.com/?ref=jk4-x6iNR2FzTL Discount Code: PBWITHJ SPLATTERDOM - https://amzn.to/3R6bstB Canadian link - https://amzn.to/49XGRXL Vitamix - https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100987249-13085459 ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ Follow our Journey: WEBSITE – https://pbwithj.ca/ FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/PBwithJeremy/ INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/pbwithjeremy/ TWITTER – https://twitter.com/pbwithjeremy YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP0SSICXXU9KaVQJIFlNUgw PINTEREST - https://www.pinterest.ca/pbwithjeremy ---- NOTE: I am not a doctor, dietitian or nutrition expert. The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Please consult with your doctor before changing your diet.