Plant Based Diet - Should I Do It?
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- In this episode the surgeons discuss their personal experience with a vegan or plant based diet. They discuss their diet change and how it has affected them personally. They discuss which supplements they use to augment their new diets. As always, please consult your family physician before you make any major dietary changes.
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I have been plant based eating since I was about 23 years old. I am now in my 70's & my bloodwork, cholesterol, blood pressure, & weight are all good! I believe I have helped to save animals & keep myself healthy! Thank you for these great videos!❤❤
Very welcome Jackie. Way to go. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I know I should like this video but I'm a little disappointed when they still tired of talking about flexitarian diet. When you do something for the right ethical reasons ....There's No Going Back but if you just making this about diet then of course it's easy to go back to the wrong ways. Since you've already proven it's better for you health basically it's a no-brainer but the marketing industry needs to do what it does
the meat we eat is fed garbage corn, its the fat in corn fed animals is what makes us sick...finished grass fed animals is very healthy to eat, eat your farmers market products people.
or eat fish thats ocean caught, super healthy for you, do not fry anything..cook with little salt or bake ur fish, add healthy seasonings that wont irritate the gut..this is half of the flushing process...working out is the other half
@@alexl2371 sadly fish is not as wonderful as wed like it to be. It is high in saturated fat, has cholesterol, full of PCBs, Dioxins, Mercury, untreated human excrement we push into the oceans, microplastics, fertilizer and pesticide run off from the land. And that's what I can remember from the top of my head. And of course, we are killing the oceans and we need to stop doing that. We cannot keep up with the demand especially if everyone thinks that if they give up animal flesh and secretions they switch to more fish. We cannot sustain it. The ecosystems in the ocean are on their needs so...... why on earth eat it? Taste alone? That's not a good enough reason from an environmental perspective and what people forget is that our oceans are the biggest carbon sink. F@uck that up like we are currently on a path to doing humanity will meet it's end!!!! Now of course, what about the ethics on top of all of that. Fish feel pain, they have amazing abilities and most of the general public either couldn't give a rats about that (which is sad, very sad) and they are horrendously abused. I was shocked! I ate fish for 45 years and never gave it a second thought and just felt eating it was ok and I didn't care. Now I do. Been vegan 6 years and my blood work absolutely bloody amazing! Pardon the pun but I hope that's food for thought. We gotta save this planet and its sentient beings we are horrendously abusing. A great book if you wish to challenge my thinking is by Dr Will Tuttle called "The World Peace Diet". Read that and then take a look at how you feel. Blessings.
This has been on my mind a lot lately... and seeing your endorsement gives me even more resolve to make the change. Great vid!
Hi Laine We are so happy that we could help you decide about a life change. The best advice is to just do your best and do not be too hard on yourself. The benefits are many and often appreciated quickly. Thanks so much for sharing and for watching.
I started doing 1 meatless meal a week and I actually like it now I have to work on at 2 a week and cutting out beef
Good for you !! This may be helpful also ua-cam.com/video/QNOm4QOfZck/v-deo.html God bless :)
@@TalkingWithDocs ok here you talk about diet which is very important to maintaining proper health. BUT you all are pushing a plant based diet, which is what a majority of the human population is eating already. You can see that the majority of the population is metabolically ill due to this. Do yourself and your audience a favor and check out Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Jason Fung. . You may experience cognitive dissonance , but keep an open mind.
Go for it… you won’t regret it.. I’ve been vegan 11 years
Very sensible advice. Have been on a flexible plant based diet since a cancer diagnosis 8 years ago. I’m 70 and my doctor said I have the blood work of a teenager!
Great to see doctors endorsing this. Thank you!
Hi Rebecca. We both feel strongly that whatever the majority of North Americans have been doing as far as eating clearly is not working. We are not pushing a specific diet however less food and more plants seems to make the most sense. Thanks so much for watching.
Vegan here! 30 + years! It is so easy today than it was way back then! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Hi Caroline. You are very welcome. Yes it used to be very difficult. Good on you for being a pioneer. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Right? I started in 1993 after a went to a McDougall seminar. It was extremely tough.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I mentioned on your previous video...I'm a retired pharmacist (61 years old) and got tired of dispensing the same meds over and over. I felt like in the majority of cases, they were needed only because people were making poor eating choices. My family decided to try a plant based diet over 25 years ago, and we're still vegetarian. I feel that we're all fit, slim, and healthy directly due to our eating and exercise habits. I suggest people begin slowly and have meatless days 2 days a week. As they realize they feel better, I often see them expanding to more days per week. It's also easier for the cook in the family because they can build a cache of meatless recipes the family enjoys. Step by step I help convert people to meatless eating. The best way is by serving them delicious meatless foods that entice them to choose it for themselves. Thanks SO much for sharing your experience...I hope it encourages more people to give it a try!!
Very welcome Brenda. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Glad you're still taking the meds, Paul! Great work changing your diet, Docs. Better for the planet too!
Thanks Nicole! Loving The Wrinkle Facebook posts.
My Cardiologist and Gastroenterologist both have recommended a plant based diet , so from heart to gut it seems to make positive difference and just the idea that I am not causing pain to an animal is a big win for the environment, all that being said it’s hard when you come from a lifestyle of eating meat your entire life . I have made great strides and no longer feel like something is missing on my plate but I am not 100 percent yet .. vidéos like these encourage me . Thank you
Glad we could help Kathy. If you are looking for further motivation watch “Forks Over Knives” or “What The Health”. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great to see doctors talking about diet. I don't know why most don't, I think it is so important. I guess I'm in the flexitarian category because although I want to be completely vegan and I do my best, I find it hard to cut out all meat and animal byproducts. My body seems to crave it. Love the info and the humor. Thanks!
Yes it takes time and as long as you are eating more plants you are on the right track. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great video, I have been plant based for several years and appreciate you taking this topic on. I love knowing you both have had success, keep it up!
Hi Sarah. Thanks for your support. Continued success to you and thanks for watching.
I know I should like this video but I'm a little disappointed when they still tired of talking about flexitarian diet. When you do something for the right ethical reasons ....There's No Going Back but if you just making this about diet then of course it's easy to go back to the wrong ways. Since you've already proven it's better for you health basically it's a no-brainer but the marketing industry needs to do what it does
A couple of years ago, my GP told me I'm finally over the high point on my sugar count after being pre diabetic for many years.
Not wanting to become a full blown diabetic like both of my parents, I went on a MOSTLY plant based diet. Along with some daily exercising and watching what I eat, I lost 40 pounds and 4 inches off of my waist.
I DID NOT GIVE UP MY TWINKIES!
My GP said I may be stopping all my prescriptions soon.
Hi Too-old. That is an amazing story and not uncommon for those that switch. Congrats on living healthier and being kinder to the environment. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I went on the plant-based diet about 2 months ago. I found it very easy to stick to, but, that's my personality. My doc recommended this diet because he knows I resist medics so he said to try it a month to see how my glucose would react. In 6 weeks I went from over 140 to under 110 and often just 100. I feel better. I've lost 16 pounds, not that I needed to lose weight, in that time and now that I know it will help my colesterol, even better. I'm 81 years old and in pretty good health. But since this diet, even better health. I used to take a fiber supplement every day and stopped that because, basically plant base is fiber. I plan on staying on this plan just because I feel better. As for meat, if you think you'll miss it just try Beyond Beef or one of the equivalent products. It's amazing what they can mimic. Even cheese, cashew yogurt, Macadamia nut milk or oat milk. I know for most people it may be really hard to change over. So I won't say, 'if I can do it everybody can'', because it's not true. Everyone is different and food, no matter what base it is is the most desired thing alive. Think about it, 3 or more times a day.
Good advice Gary. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love to see Doctor’s sharing their personal experience and benefits. I wish diet was a bigger aspect of Doctor’s education. So many people listen to their Doctors, who sadly aren’t as educated as these fine gentleman in the benefits of a Whole Foods Plant-Based diet. Please keep posting these sorts of videos, many more!
HI Naturally Fruitful. Yes nutrition education is lacking but improving in medicine but is an important part of preventative medicine. Sadly patients often don't want to hear about healthy eating. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
After watching Documentaries like Forks over Knives and GameChangers on Netflix and following Rich Roll's podcast with guests like Rip Esselstyn, I learned about the impact of dairy. Prior to viewing these, I was just cutting out red meat and eating less chicken and pork. I didn't think about about the cholesterol in cream, cheese and milk. Now, I'm using oat milk in coffee and trying some vegan cheeses in my cooking. I am glad to see you both endorse plant based diets too.
Hi Michelle. Those are all great sources. A lot of people question why we are the only species who regularly consumes another species baby formula. Thanks for sharing and for watching.
great video!! More docs should promote this instead of PILLS!!!
Hi Silver Boomer. We agree that no one should PUSH pills however sometimes they are necessary. We do feel that a diet with less calories and more plants will help most patients. Thanks for watching.
I’ve been vegan for about 15 years. My cholesterol and triglycerides are normal.
Plant base is the best!
Way to go Deb! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I went a 100% plant based diet in one day three years s as go. I have not missed meat nor is my vegan diet a burden in anyway.
Glad to hear it dogsin1. We agree that it is the way of the future for health and the environment. Not to mention the animals. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Respect! Sharing your personal experiences is so helpful! During the shelter in place phase of the pandemic, my diet really suffered, gained 20 pounds and felt bad. The only thing that saved me was that I was walking most days of the week. Now I’m focusing on low cholesterol and low carb diet. Lost the 20 pounds clothes are fitting better and I’m feeling better all around. So thank you both and keep up the good work!
Very welcome Barb. Keep it up. Thanks for watching and subscribing
You guys are the best. Love your relaxed humour plus great input! I have known this for a long time but not got into gear! My husband switched to this way of eating and is a shining example - THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION
Happy to inspire! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you guys for sharing your stories! I've been WFPB for a year now with great results, some of which you did not mention given your field: the lessening of inflammation/arthritis in my knee that went through a horrendous motorcycle accident and was trending towards replacement feels a lot better!
Hi bster13. Yes we agree in general inflammation has been shown to be less in plant based diets. Thanks for sharing and continued good luck. Thanks for watching!
My cholesterol was getting higher and I tried the carnivore diet. My bloodwork was amazing! Plant based diets make me sick. Lots of diarrhea, weakness, and PAIN with my fibromyalgia. I also lost a lot of weight and looked so much better. I didn’t look sick anymore.
Hi Sandra. Sorry to hear that. Only trouble with the carnivore diet is heart disease and cancer. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs there are many who report what you report Sandra. For many people meat , vegetables and fruit is the way to go . His claims about cancer and heart disease are based on massively flawed research and he should do a more comprehensive literature review . Even doctors have trouble sifting through the data and separating ideology from science . We live in the age of documentaries being held up as science . Choosing meat raised in responsible a responsible manner should be emphasized of course .
@@ajparr5585 Right on. The benefits of statins are also highly exaggerated. They have been shown to add four days to life.
What has helped me (-28 pounds) is not bringing the junk food crap in the house. If we're out and I want to eat a dessert I do!! Great video, have a wonderful 2020 Docs!!
Thanks Ann. Good advice. If you don't want to eat it, don't bring it in and tempt yourself. Thanks for watching and all the best to you in 2020.
Thanks for sharing because it’s important to know that doctors follow good dietary plans because it inspires ppl
We agree Marybel. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Dr. Z you look great !! Your color and skin all so bright and shiny !! Hope you feel as good as you look.
Hi Pamela. Thanks for your kind comments and support. And thanks so much for watching.
I'm not mad at you guys, but I think you need to do more research. The Keto lifestyle with eating lots of low carb green plants, avocados and some berries, avoiding high sugary fruits and carbs daily, is the best diet for me and I assume millions of other people which it is why it is creating a tremendous interest! Even Dr. Oz had shows about it and how people are very healthy on it. No one diet is right for everyone. I'm not afraid of eating animal products and clean meats, and natural healthy fats from nature like our ancestors did for however long we've been on planet Earth. I avoid factory processed fake foods at all cost and especially high carb grains and starches full of carcinogenic glyphosate and other toxins! I've quickly lost 50 lbs over 3 years ago with hardly no excercise, and kept it off effortlessly because I keep my total carbs under 50g or less per day, and I only eat once or twice a day in a 6 hour window. And I have plenty of energy and am convinced keto works for most people if they do it correctly! I don't care about calories at all. I eat until satisfied, which I guess is around 2000 calories or more because I use lots of olive oil, cocunut oil and real butter in my diet! The body let's you know when to stop eating real food, not true with fake foods. The rest of the day I'm fasting which keeps my insulin low and blood glucose normal. Triglycerides and cholesterol is normal. Keeping your insulin low which tells the body to store fat is the secret by not snacking. And it's a myth that fat give you heart disease or you can't decrease plaques on keto. It's fake seed oils or vegetable oils coupled with sugar and high carbs that causes tremendous inflammation and clogs the arteries, brain, and heart with plaques. Cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry says he can't eat enough olive oil which protects the arteries! Real fat is good for the body because it's satisfying.
Occasionally I'll do a 72 hour water fast for stem cells production and authophagy. It's no accident the most popular way of eating on UA-cam is keto with intermittent fasting because people are getting very healthy doing it correctly! This is not the old Atkins diet you're thinking of which was very unhealthy with fake processed fats, too much processed meats, and dairy, and little plants. The most popular healthy keto doctor on UA-cam today is Dr. Eric Berg who has 3.25 million subscribers by no accident! He's gotten many thousands of people healthy globally, and at normal weight with keto and health info videos he does daily. Dr. Jason Fung MD Nephrologist, is another popular doctor on UA-cam who uses low carb keto and fasting to reverse insulin resistance diabetes type 2 very successfully. Btw, I see a lot of overweight or so-called 'skinny fat' vegans because they are lacking essential nutrients by avoiding meat and dairy proteins and fish for essential Omega 3,6,7,9 and EPA DHA. Or they are 'chubby fat' and toxic because they eat high carb/sugar vegan friendly factory processed fake foods, and snack all day spiking their insulin very high. They are true vegans but with insulin resistance disease and fatty livers and who knows what else! Vegan eating is healthy ONLY IF you know what to do to make up for lost nutrients by not eating meat, eggs, and fish proteins and you keep sugar and carbs way lower than the American junk food SAD diet, and only eat real food. Healthy Keto is natural, satisfying, sustainable, self regulating, and forever! It makes fasting easy because an adapted keto person is used to burning diet or their own body fat for fuel or carbs for fuel if so chosen for energy burst, which is great metobolic flexibility! And you lose sugar carb food cravings for good which was a big problem for me in the past and why I was fat!
Keto is amazing! I'm down 50 lb and feel better than I ever have in my life!
Hi JJ and Michael. Thanks for your comments and for watching. We could debate keto all day long. We are not selling a diet - or anything for that matter. Most of the keto people you have referred to are profiting directly from selling the keto diet. I think most people can agree that eating whole foods, not processed, and more plants just makes sense. Our ancestors had access to meet very intermittently and had to eat as much as they could because they didn't know where their next meal was coming from. Hence the breakdown of the paleo argument. At any rate, continued good luck to the two of you and thanks for watching.
@@TalkingWithDocs I got the impression that you two were pushing only a plant based diet is healthy. Why not a omnivore or carnivore way of eating or Paleo as long as it's real and natural food from earth and not factory? People do well on these diets too. Yes, the people I mentioned sell supplements and books and have sponsors which is the American way to profit. Who doesn't want to get paid for providing free health info and time in the form of videos to the public that is helping them? Hospitals, medical providers, and big pharma market and sell their very expensive tests, procedures, devices, surgeries and drugs for profit. The important thing is the doctors I mentioned are trained expert doctors like yourselves, that understand the body holistically, and they do extra research on their own time, not condoned by conventional medicine, to backup what they teach with the latest scientific studies. And they get great results which is why people follow them and tell others.
I think this is officially the longest comment I’ve ever seen on UA-cam. Congratulations. Gold star. ⭐️😂
Hi J J. Sorry for the confusion. We are simply explaining our experiences. In the general nutrition community however, a plant based diet has outperformed all other diets. It does not have to be vegan per se. There are many short comings of diets like keto and paleo that have risks associated with them. If you want to eat meat, or cheese or whatever that is an individual decision. If you are looking to make significant changes to improve your health, the simplest decision you can make is to eat more whole foods that are plants. Even the keto and paleo people would agree with that. But hey, it has people talking and questioning what we are eating because North Americans have never been richer, had greater access to advanced medical care, had more access to information - and despite all of this, we have never been sicker or heavier. Thanks so much for your comments and for watching our channel. All the best!
Thank you for talking about this! I've followed a vegan diet for about 5 years now. I do get my levels checked regularly and all levels are great. Most ppl do make a change after watching a documentary. 🙂 I feel so much better physically and mentally. So happy you put this video out!
Hi M Jedski. We strongly believe that people should consider a change. It doesn't mean everyone needs to be plant based completely but more plants have clearly been shown to be better off. Thanks for watching and good luck
I know I should like this video but I'm a little disappointed when they still tired of talking about flexitarian diet. When you do something for the right ethical reasons ....There's No Going Back but if you just making this about diet then of course it's easy to go back to the wrong ways. Since you've already proven it's better for you health basically it's a no-brainer but the marketing industry needs to do what it does
@@vsagar Agree. There is no 'flex' for me.
Your video is very timely as I just watched the Netflix documentary Game Changers, yesterday. Which has amazing information and personal testimonies as to how a plant based diets improves everything in your body. I’m also 8 weeks out from a TKR which is how I found your channel. I am certainly going to implement some of a PB diet, may not can go completely vegan, but am certainly going to try. I’m 65 and want to go into my golden years in the best shape I can be in. Thanks for the great information.
Hi Peggy. Glad you are doing well after your TKR. Game Changers certainly got a lot of people talking. It is funded by a bunch of guys who are opening vegan restaurants which is always a bit tricky but a lot of their points are valid. Less food. More plants. Thanks for watching.
Vegan since 1997, healthier whole foods plant based for the last 5 years. I follow Drs Michael Greger and Neal Barnard and have learned a lot from them about how to stay healthy. 67 yrs old, have never taken any medication. I'd like to keep it that way! I am happy to hear you talk about this today. Thanks for sharing your personal stories.
Those guys are awesome Gina. Love em. Thanks for watching and subscribing
This is such a great channel.. thank you guys ..
To add I’ve been vegan 11 years now after being told I had very high LDL and since then I couldn’t be happier.. Made the decisions, went vegetarian that day, within 3 week went 100% vegan… I highly recommend it …
Very nice Paul. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks for sharing all this useful information
I know exactly how busy you are .
Hi Ramy. We are just so happy to share our stories and help people make positive, informed decisions about their eating and diets. Thanks so much for watching and good luck.
Plant Based Diet is the very best diet. No bread / processed carbs got rid of my sugar addiction.
- and the reference to "I'm doing the best I can" is simply the person hasn't eliminated the thing that causes the craving for something, either that or their just lazy and weak-minded.
Hi Rebecca. Whole grain bread is fine. Yes no sugar or processed stuff. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Docs,
My name is Bill Blackburn and I really enjoyed this video. I went plant based about 2 years ago because I needed to lose weight and reduce or eliminate cholesterol medications. I jumped on the internet to find out about stem cell treatment for my knee pain and I really got a lot of good information from that video. So I have watched several other video’s that you have post. I subscribed to your channel because I really like the way you guys are transparent and how well you connect with your audience. I look forward to many more of your posts, and by the way I lost over 50+ pounds came off of all prescription medications, my knee pain went away from the weight loss but I’m having some pain in my left knee again, but from watching your video’s I think I have gathered some valuable information to make a more informed decision when I met with my orthopedic doctor next month.
Thanks,
Bill Blackburn
Bill that is so great to hear. Congrats! Glad we can help in any small way. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Feb 1st Calcium Score - 229.. Bad Cholesterol 90- Dr. said Forks over Knives for 90 days and recheck bloodwork- I’m 5’6” -weight that morning 230lbs March 1st weight 215.2! I never lost weight like this and feel like I’m 30! I’m 53🙌🏻
I am 58 years old. An exclusively plant-based diet dropped my cholesterol to 3.2 (124) from 5.4(209) and reduced my blood pressure to 110/70 from 145/90. It has also got rid of my diverticulas as measured by 2 colonoscopies 9 months apart - something that is supposed to be impossible.
Very nice Ade! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Good to hear this, I do eat more plant based foods and doing it with intermittent fasting has helped me lose some weight! Thanks again doc.
Congrats on the weight loss Darlene. Way to go!
@@TalkingWithDocs THanks for the encouragement!
Thanks docs. I just changed to planted-base diet 2 months ago, but amazing, I put on weight as I ate a lot of junk food like simple carbs, biscuits and cakes as well. This video gives me motivation and reminds me to go whole food again and cut out candy and junks.
For sure. No junk. Whole foods. Then you can eat whatever you want. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Fabulous! I love this and congratulations on the huge changes you've both made! I've been vegetarian for 9 months and hope to be vegan (or very close to fully vegan) by the end of 2020. I'd love to see a video about what you both eat (in contrast to what you don't eat). I'd also love to know whether your families made similar changes. As a Mom with teenage boys who don't like vegetables, I find it difficult to please everyone in my house.
Hi Lori. That is a great idea and we could definitely share our successes and challenges. Thanks so much for your support and for watching our channel.
This may also be helpful ! Good luck ua-cam.com/video/QNOm4QOfZck/v-deo.html
I know I should like this video but I'm a little disappointed when they still tired of talking about flexitarian diet. When you do something for the right ethical reasons ....There's No Going Back but if you just making this about diet then of course it's easy to go back to the wrong ways. Since you've already proven it's better for you health basically it's a no-brainer but the marketing industry needs to do what it does
I went WFPB in December to see if it would help some horrible digestive problems I’ve been having which we cannot figure out even after colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and HIDA scan. I have not had one single digestive pain, problem, or even hiccup since the day I started. I feel so much better! I’m excited to get my blood work checked to see what those numbers look like. I’m hoping for improvements in cholesterol and my A1C (I’m insulin dependent diabetic). Thanks for this great video, Docs! Y’all are pretty great!
Hi ChickenStamps. We find your handle ironic in light of being WFPB! So glad to hear you have turned your health around. It is pretty simple really. Eat real food. Usually less. And definitely more plants. Thanks for sharing your story. And thanks for watching!
Amazing loved this......
Hi Laura. Thanks for watching.
So excited after seeing this video as I decided to go down this road too. I've had high cholesterol for over 10 yrs. I keep trying to take statins but I get the worse leg pains that it's just too much. This past summer I saw Dr. Heffernan (cardio) as well as a Lipid Specialist out of Hamilton General. My C scan is 289 but stress test /ec was great!! Again, I tried taking a low dose, same result. My cholesterol is courtesy of my (deceased) mother. I've always been physically active and even though a nutritionist said my diet was very good, I decided to up my game and go vegan or vegetarian with 2 exceptions. Having trouble finding cream substitute for my coffee : ( and I buy grass fed eggs and chicken breasts which I've only been able to find at Whole Foods. I only have chicken about twice a month. Haven't eaten pork or beef in years, because of how the animals are treated. One still needs to read labels on plant based products or at least get an understanding of what the ingredients are because it's still a processed food. I also watch sugar/fat and anything that could be inflammatory. Overall I do feel better and I'm hoping my blood work will reflect it. Love these videos!!
Congrats Susan. Chicken can be a sneaky source of cholesterol but most of it is made by us not consumed by us. For your creamer there are some good almond and oat based creamers. Plus sky if you are not allergic. Careful with the sugar content. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
It is so refreshing to see the change in attitude of the people who comment on these videos nowadays. I remember at the beginning of my whole foods plant based journey how toxic and devoid of rational debate people used to be. And nowadays it is becoming so normalized, as well as I think people are really starting to wake up to the fact that if we don't do a 180 turn soon, there will be no environment left for anybody or anything. I will add my voice to the positive. Plant based or Vegan for the win.
We would tend to agree Jed. Thanks for being a trailblazer. Thanks for watching and subscribing
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Good messages.
Thank you doctors.
Very welcome Praphat. Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
You guys look great and so much fun to watch.Can I ask which movie you watched that influenced you the most? Thank you for being honest about how you lowered your cholesterol. We have been plant base for almost 20 years and the benefits are obvious. People do need to be aware that whether you’re vegan, plant based or whatever you wanna call it you can still eat junk food. If you’re watching this please be careful not to consume saturated fats. There are in so many food loaded with coconut oil and processed foods that look like chicken that are also loaded with saturated fat! Enough said.What we do need is more dialogue on how alcohol affects the liver and the development of cholesterol in the blood. It’s very easy to eat healthy and drink plenty of brews. Docs can you please cover that topic?
We have alcohol on the radar for future videos. The two movies that were most influential were “Forks Over Knives” and “What The Health”. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love you guys , I went vegan at 61 after being told my body was not digesting animal protein. I then took a vegan nutrition course to be sure I was doing it right. After watching some documentary’s my husband joined me and have been vegan for 6 years now and wish I had done it sooner.
Thanks for sharing!! And yes it is a great choice for health
Before the introduction of processed Western foods, the Inuit thrived for millennia consuming an essentially carnivorous diet devoid of nearly all plant foods.
Though the traditional Inuit dietary pattern contradicts modern nutritional dogma, studies show they had robust health and remarkably low incidences of modern diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis.
Love the emphasis on disease prevention by adopting a plant based diet.
"You are in charge of your own health". Every meal is a choice to be healthy or NOT
Yes Kenz. We agree. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Vegan since 2011 here! Best decision of my life and, for me, it doesn't take willpower since I do it for the animals... i.e. I no longer view them as food. Watching Earthlings, What the Health, Cowspiracy, & Seaspiracy all help to see the realities of the various animal industries. It's good for your health and the planet too!
We agree Suzanne. We did a recent video about the best documentaries. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
For me, it was a high calcium score (a sign of plaque in arteries and heart attack risk) that started me doing research. I discovered the heart disease reversal diets that were essentially vegan diets. Cleaned out the pantry, gave away what I could, and started eating differently: whole foods, plant based, lower sugar, with no added oils or other fats. I was also surprised how quickly I started to lose weight and ended up at my college weight 30 or so pounds lighter. My cardiologist also recommended that I increase my dose of atorvastatin and I did so. Both my wife and I have LDLs in the 40s or low 50s, and our cardiologists are now believers in the plant-based diet. Note: it is harder to eat on trips or in restaurants but many restaurants, cruise companies, and tour firms are learning how to accommodate those of us who eat this way.
That’s awesome. Congrats
Thank you
Very welcome RHM. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I went plant based 3.5 years ago and reversed my angina almost immediately! I haven’t used my spray in 3 years even walking uphills!
That is awesome Hadrians. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I read a book by Dr. Joel Furhman called ‘Eat to Live’. Wow! After reading this book I don’t think I ever want eat meat again.
Yes Virginia it can be eye opening. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I follow you for some time, specially the life style / nutrition related videos and like it very much, and found this older one now...hope you make another one now 3 years later and share how this evolved for you both. I started gradually moving plant based couple of years ago in my 40's, and feel better than ever. Life changer, but it is important to go all the way into Whole Foods Plans based to enjoy all its benefits. Pity to see so much vegan ultra processed food sold as healthy actually...You reach a point that you no loger like meet or ultra processed foods and sugary sweets!
For sure thanks
I have been on a vegetarian diet since 1984 and turned vegan about 5 years ago, I did this for moral reasons for animals.I do not eat fast foods or anything nasty however I have raised blood pressure and am taking blood pressure medication to lower my blood pressure. Why do I have raised blood pressure when I haven't eaten meat for 38 years?
Hi Victor. Hard to say. There can be a small generic component. Best thing to consider if still struggling would be to remove any added sugar, white flour and refined carbs from your diet. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I like the idea of adding plant based items to my diet. My total chol. is 184, HDL 38, and LDL 106. Triglycerides are 202 so I definitely need to make some changes and of course my Dr. agrees. Thanks for the frank discussion and honest information.
Very welcome James. All the best with your journey. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
It’s amazing how fast those numbers fall when you go vegan. I eat a little dairy, not much, otherwise close to vegan. No meat… “nothing with a face or a mother.” In just a month your numbers drop a lot. My ldl hovers around 73. I’ll be 64 in April.
@@matteosollecito2448 I haven't gone vegan but i made some changes to add more fruits and veggies. I also limit my overall calories. I have lost 47 lbs since I made the original post.
@@jamesleathers5488 wow... veg is less calorie dense than the average lousy diet people eat so you get filled up and still lose weight. if there was one thing dieters should understand thats it. people go on fad diets or programs desiged to make money but, really, filling up on low calorie veg is just common sense. no room left for the cheese and bacon and cookies.
im not on statins or any other cholesterol lowering drug... not necessary. so that 73 is a real number.
Great video, thanks guys!
Very welcome budgreen100. Thanks for watching!
You two are very special! Thanks!
Thank you Darlene. Thanks for watching and subscribing
A friend of mine is so into plants for health he also smokes them.
That seems to be more common nowadays W. thanks for watching and subscribing
Being kind to yourselves is also being kind to animals.
Yes Ric. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
SO glad I came across you guys
Glad to hear that Scott! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Changed to plant based diet a year ago. Lost 65 lbs. kept off past 4 months. Unfortunately, weight loss did not stop the osteoarthritis in my knee. (Not surprised). Having total knee replacement surgery in two days. At least I’m very healthy. BMI 25 ( female, age 74, 5’5”, 146 lbs) no cholesterol issue, normal a1c test. I’m also going to be less of a burden on the medical staff helping me recover and less pressure on other joints.
That is amazing Maryland Mermaid! Congrats on the epic weight loss and getting ready for your TKR. Keep us posted! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Well done!
Thanks!
I've been plant based for a while.
A family member recently has been diagnosed with high cholesterol.No talk from the doctor about diet, just take a pill. That's what's going on in the UK.
Hi Anna. Diet is worth a try but pills are often necessary. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs Yes it can be a life saver.Thanks for all you do.
2nd comment here- I’ve been plant based for about a year. What I noticed first after changing is that my joints feel wonderful. I think it was cutting out dairy. It was not hard to switch- lots of good recipes to use.
For sure Lynn. So many benefits
This is a great vid, thanks Docs.
I tried adopting a strict vegan diet for over two years but was pretty much hungry all the time. I gained almost 20kg trying to put out the hunger fire but my blood work looked great. I was in a quandary about what to do but ultimately I started eating fish and chicken and some cheese and very little red meat but kept the emphasis on veggies, legumes etc.. I have managed to shave off 13 of those extra 20kg and my appetite is under control once again. I was disappointed that strict vegan didn't work for me but it wasn't for lack of trying...
Hey ZzZ. Congrats. 13kg is a lot of weight. It is all about balance and trying to find what is right for you. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
do not change your diet drastically, your body needs to adjust. Start cutting animal products gradually and increasing plants.
Dietary cholesterol has no impact on blood cholesterol or risk of heart disease. Surprised to see a doctor spreading misinformation like this.
Hi A P. You are correct in that dietary cholesterol was once thought to be the main cause of high blood cholesterol but this has since been disproven for the majority of people. There is a small group of people called responders whose blood cholesterol rise and fall rapidly in response to dietary cholesterol. For that reason, it is still recommended to limit cholesterol intake. The other reason is that we simply do not need it. Hope that clarifies the position. Thanks for commenting though. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Documentary to change your life:
1) What The Health
2) Forks Over Knives
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Congratulations. Meat once a month? Maybe on holidays? Hope you'll drop that too. I cook meat on the holidays for others, but don't eat it. Eventually, you won't want meat or dairy at all. I wanted to cook vegetarian for holidays but it didn't go over well. Whole food plant based is catching on, but it takes time. I've been doing it now for about 3 years, and I've dropped crestor and celebrex. Feeling better, but always striving to improve.
Hi Judy. Agreed. Whole food plant based eating is probably the best way to help your health. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Breads, pasta, pretzels raise triglycerides. Cut back on these to lower triglycerides.
Its the easiest to lower.
Hi m. All white flour yes. Whole grains are good for you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
We eat meat every day and intermittent diet. Great blood work. Lost 35 lbs. Keto diet. No snacking.
THANK YOU, Docs for sharing this ❤ 💖
LOVE Y'ALL 💘 😻 💜 💛
From Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Very welcome Linda all the way in Oklahoma!!! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
thanks docs , im a vegetarian for 19 years now, good to hear these facts from you too :)
That is awesome Sif! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
great videos guys love watching you guys
You guys are awesome and inspirational, I went vegan for 6 months and I messed up and started eating terrible, I’m going back to plant base to feel great again.
Ok Hector! You’ve got it this time. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm middle aged and had no choice but to try veganism, so it's been an easy transition.
Nice TheRealDeal. Congrats. Thanks for watching and subscribing
You have really motivated me, I love vegetables and will definitely try to redirect my diet to once a week, meat . Love fish as well. Thank you for covering so many wonderful topics. Looking forward to getting my TKR done (both knees eventually) so that I can walking again, pain level is so high now, but I am considered Morbidly Obese. {Hate that term).
Hang in there Sherri. One day at a time. You’ve got this
I coupled plant-based (low oil) and intermittent fasting and my cholesterol went from 258 to 108 in 2 months. I went from 135 lb to 125 lbs, and have kept those 10 lbs off. It’s been 9 months so far. When I was told I has a blockage in my LAD artery it was as if a switch flipped and I haven’t gone back to eating animal products. I intend to reverse my heart disease. Thank you for this video. In addition to listening to you two, I follow the research done by Dr Essylsten, Dr Ornish, and Dr Fung too. You are all pragmatic and easy to follow. This video came out 2 years ago? I’d like a follow up from you two!
Hi DJ. Congrats and so happy for you. We will definitely do an update video. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I am 72 and am now plant based. My cholesterol is normal and I have reversed my heart disease. Still losing weight which is what I need.
Awesome Chris!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
If people saw their blood tubes after clotting and spinning down."serum" is yellowish and clear. But the higher the cholesterol the cloudier it gets. It can even get so cloudy, it turns white! That is excessively high cholesterol.
Yes M! Thanks for watching and subscribing
AT about 1:55 in you mention a couple of documentaries that influenced your decision to go plant based. Can you mention those and talk a little more about your personal diet (where do you get protein ) . My concern as a senior is getting enough complete protein .
thanks tom
Same experience as Dr Zalzal. Reduced my animal protein intake and dropped my cholesterol by 50 points.
Nice Kendra
I think it is mostly about being active, not eating too much processed food/oils and sugars.
I eat a lot of cholesterol rich foods, since those are very nutritious and good (weekly eat liver, 25+ eggs, fresh milk/cheese, seafood, some red meat). Of course plants too. I do yearly blood work, and cholesterol is on very low end, last one total 3.48mmol/L (with hdl 1.66 mmol/L, Ldl at 1.47, trig, 0.77).
Hi jutjub22. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and subscribing
❤️❤️❤️ all your videos- informative
Thanks so much Lynn!
You two Doctors are getting thinner...noticed the minute the video started. Looking good guys! I so enjoy your videos. They are informative and always personable with a sense of humor. I have learned so much from you. Congratulations on the great results from your diet changes. Think I will educate myself more on going to a plant-based diet. Thank you for taking the time to care for us! Diane
Could you provide the names of those two documentaries? Thanks!
Hi Diane. Thanks for the positive feedback. We do not want to lose any more weight! It just happens with being full from real food. Best two documentaries to start with are "What the Health" and "Forks Over Knives" - both on Netflix. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I’m back!!! You have kick started me into the plant based diet world. After watching this video and commenting , I followed up with lots of research and knowledge gathering. A couple weeks later I committed to the Plant Based Whole Food Diet. The transition was easy since I have never been an enthusiastic meat eater. Continue to add to my menus.
The results after six weeks:
Blood pressure went to 106/74 - blood pressure med gone!
Blood glucose average 134 to 98 - more work needed but going in the right direction!
Weight: down 11 pounds
I am feeling better every day.
You two wonderful Doctors impacted my life in such a good way. See..these videos do make a difference AND… you weren’t even in the operating room! Thank you so very much. Diane
Hey Docs, If you decide you want a low fat animal meal, besides turkey, try bison. It is being sold in small one pound packages around my town. It tastes good and has almost no fat. So you sere it with olive oil. It is an excellent occasional burger choice.
Interesting MrMockingbird1313. Maybe Dr Zalzal but Dr Weening is plant based. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Can have high cholesterol with thyroid issues.
Going vegan needs careful thought especially for B12 iron and vit D .
Hi ninjanicnic. So going vegan does require some thought. With the way meat is grown and processed these days the majority of people are vitamin B12 deficient so that needs to be taken into account. Having said that, 2 cups of almond milk meet the daily B12 requirements. Most people living in non sub-Saharan climates are vitamin D deficient so most people will require supplements regardless of their diet. Heme iron is obviously present in animal products however iron is present in many plants as well but you do need to be intentional about your choices. Thanks for sharing and for watching.
I started following this way of eating last March and feel so much better! I still eat some meat but not much. Check out Dr. Pam Popper, Dean Ornish, Joel Furhman, Colin Campbell, John McDougall.
Thanks Sandra. Glad to hear you are doing well. And thanks for watching.
Could you do an update on a plant based diet? I just watched a documentary on Netflix what the Health. Yikes..thanks for considering
I was sent to the ER bc my blood pressure was so high.. dr said go on a needed healthier lifestyle changes. diet and exercise… went plant base and after just 1 week my blood pressure came down to the 110-120/ 80’s 😊. And I can breathe through my nose, I haven’t been able to for years.. had so inflammation in my body from my chest area Dr said to nose feet etc…
Well there you go. It’s not sexy as there are no lobbyists pushing for more vegetables but it is the healthiest diet that exists. Most people especially the keto and carnivore people just don’t want to hear the facts. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I gave up meat six years ago after twenty five years of stomach problems, I always found it very difficult to digest and felt lousy after a meat meal. I have kept dairy as I love yogurt, milk & cheese. I eat a lot of fresh fish as I am aware of the importance good protein intake, beans nuts fruit and grains. I have had no further stomach problems. I will never go back to meat.
Glad to hear it Mrs E. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I actually read the comments before watching this and thought oh god no...you’ve just lost me. But then I watched it. So kudos for presenting in a non pushy/preaching way. I wouldn’t necessarily endorse the vegan diet. I strongly believe in everything in moderation. BUT the LDL levels Z refers to hits home. I had half my thyroid out in June 2019, became hypo, other half came out in Nov due to cancer and again, struggling with hypothyroidism. Which, you may or may not know, can raise cholesterol levels. It’s a little scary for someone in their (early 😉) 30’s! Not to mention the unintended weight gain. My household has made a change to include more vegetarian meals, which has been awesome. I have young kids, so again, everything in moderation. Now if you have some tips on how to get kids to eat their vegetables, that would be great! Lol
I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. These videos regarding cancer may entice you to try a whole foods plant based diet. There are lots of other subjects to research there as well. GL! nutritionfacts.org/topics/cancer/
Thanks to both of you for sharing your stories. Our goal was to not preach but encourage people to eat less food and more plants. Sensible eating to live rather than living to eat. Thanks for watching and good luck
After watching "Talking with Docs", I suggested to my primary-care doctor at the VA that he should start a UA-cam channel to share his experience at providing primary care to veterans. He replied that he does not aspire to become a UA-camr.
Well you tried George. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
It’s great. Only thing that sucks is the farts are crazy smelly and they hang around for a bit as well.
Yes the fiber! Thanks for watching and subscribing
great vid guys ......the plant based diet works
Yes it does D R! Thanks for watching subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I tried doing the vegan diet but I will admit I truly hated it. I was alway hunger. I am in a keto diet and it’s been great for me. I lost about. 28 pounds, stopped getting headaches that I had been plagued with all of my life. Since I no longer take over the counter pain meds my acid reflux is all but gone. I now only eat twice a day. I get most of my fat from olive oil and nuts. I pretty much only eat very nutritious dense food. I eat more vegetables than I ever have. I am willing to give eating vegan again a try but I travel a lot and just don’t know how that would work. I also attend dinner parties and no one in my circle is vegan. I just don’t know how people are able to make it work. That said my blood work is great and I am in the best shape I have been since my early 30s. PS most real keto diet people don’t eat tons of meat and bacon. This is something I hear all of the time. Thanks you both make great content. Take care
Very welcome Scott. Congrats. Yes some keto people talk too much about bacon etc. a whole food plant based diet can fit within keto but we feel complex carbohydrates and grains okay an important role. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I lost 15 kilos within months when I went plant based. I went in boots and all because of a heart diagnosis and after a few months I got used to it and started to really enjoy simple and natural food. Lots of fruit and veg and whole grains. I hate beans but had some. I had some nuts and lentils. I went from level 2 diastolic dysfunction to mild (with some added exercise in a cardiac gym). I still have pulmonary hypertension and the valve disease that contributed, plus I struggle with really high blood pressure as I can't take most meds. I get all the painful and bad side effects. I guess I'm a mechanical mess. And I fell off the wagon badly after a mysterious long lasting fever - 6 weeks, two in hospital, and I didn't eat anything for three weeks, then could only face a mouthful of food a day for the rest. My taste buds made everything good taste like metal and when my appetite returned I craved meat pies and junk. So I didn't get back until about 12 months later when food started to taste normal again. It's the only way to eat to remove inflammation.
Wow Xymo. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Wow Docs, hard to believe you had cholesterol concerns. Funnily enough, I’ve developed respiratory problems n I saw my GP today who has sent me for bloods for my cholesterol n a heart scan. My Mum died of cardiomyopathy, so they do keep a check on my heart. I think I’ll dive straight in and become meat free...it’s all or nothing with me. I can never give up red wine or butter, but I will deffo try now. You both look great by the way. Thank you for the videos...pl keep them coming and thank you🙏🏽
Good for you! There are so many great resources for you. Don't feel bad if you don't make 100% change. Whatever pace works for you. Best wishes! 🙂
Hi Deborah. Thanks for the positive comments. Good luck to you with your transitional diet and trying to keep the old cholesterol down. Family history is a good reason to stay healthy. All the best and thanks so much for watching.
We're a skinny vegetarian I get all da veggies & fish 🐟 won't need a diet ! never have , 🚴♀️ but heads up !💝
Great video thank you❤❤ But why not talk about the animal part of this equation? More people should hear what animals go through from trusted docs they trust. But thank you so much! Very helpful.
Agree. Probably not the right venue but it is very sad. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love this..welcome to my world..way to go Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Brad! Agreed and agreed. Juicing,
Nuts and seeds are excellent too! Whole foods absolutely! 🥰💯👍🤗🤗
Yay Sandy! Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs 🥰💖
I was plant based for 7 years. Now im doing keto and intermittent fasting. Night and day difference. Keto and fasting works. Plant based was marginal at best.
Refined carbs are the real enemy of health
Hi rotabom. So keto helps lose weight at the start but not a healthy way to eat. Whole food plant based has the best evidence for health. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs I believe your working within an old and dogmatic paradigm. Its a very heathy way to eat, perhaps you dont understand the keto diet and intermittent fasting. Id recommend you follow Dr Berg, Dr Ken Berry, Dr Foung and Dr Shawn Baker to begin to update your software and move away from medicine and in the direction of healthcare.