10 Green VEGETABLES I Would NEVER Eat!

Key wellness + self-care strategies mentioned (from the subtitles)

Core dietary stance: “Fruit-based raw vegan” as the main path to thrive

The presenter argues that “green vegetables” alone aren’t the key to health. Instead, they emphasize a species-specific, fruit-based raw vegan diet to support:

• Digestion / gut microbiome
• Detoxification
• Skin, collagen, hair, nails
• “Spiritual alignment” and “higher vibrational” benefits

What to avoid (the “10 green vegetables I would never eat” list)

The framework suggests avoiding the following:

• Raw kale (said to be hard to digest; “not a health food” in this context)
• Raw asparagus (framed as not the path to health)
• Raw eggplant (claims it “has to be cooked,” so it’s “not fit”)
• Iceberg lettuce (described as old/low-nutrition; recommends more nutrient-dense greens)
• Green potatoes (claims potatoes must be cooked; argues starches promote inflammation/constipation/autoimmune issues)
• Canned vegetables (described as denatured/low-quality nutrition)
• Pre-washed bagged salad from grocery stores (framed as convenience that removes responsibility; claims it often lacks protein/omega-3 and contains “garbage” dressings)
• Frozen vegetables (framed as “like cooked food,” and not “living”)
• Hard-to-digest vegetables (asserts the healing path is easy-to-digest fruits/greens/nuts/seeds/sprouts; says cooked foods and starches are a no-go)

Juice-only workaround for hard greens

• If you want nutrients from difficult greens (e.g., kale/collards/chard), juice them to reduce digestive burden.

Practical “how to do it right” tips

• Choose tender, easy-to-digest greens at home:
  • baby greens, sprouts, microgreens
• Prepare your own salads (instead of relying on bagged salad):
  • include nutrient-dense greens
  • create your own raw vegan dressings
  • ensure you’re getting protein + healthy fats/omega-3s (not assumed from packaged salad)
• Shop with intention:
  • “hand select” the highest quality produce
  • learn how to pick fruits/vegetables that help you thrive
• For difficult greens:
  • juice greens to get nutrients without “burdening digestion”

Productivity / mindset / behavior guidance (program pitch)

• If joining the program:
  • “Be a fly on the wall” for 2–3 months
  • don’t clear your pantry, buy new raw food, or eat any raw food initially
  • watch training videos to get inspired
• Advice on motivation:
  • avoid making changes from panic after a medical diagnosis
  • prefer preventative action
• Emphasis on community support:
  • use accountability + coaching to avoid relapse into “society pressure”

Presenter or sources

• Shane Sterling (host/presenter, Raw Vegan Rising)
• Raw Vegan Heroes (mentioned as the group coaching program; includes coaching team, community members, live Q&A/replay library, and courses/protocols)