11 Simple Food Rules to Guarantee a Healthier Life | Dr. Daniel Amen

Food is medicine or it's poison. Knowing what food to eat, and having the discipline to stick to the plan, is usually the biggest game-changer when it comes to improving the health of both your body and your brain. In this video, Dr. Amen gives his 11 simple food rules you can begin to implement in your life today so that you can optimize your health to be your best.
In 2020, The BMJ published a study exploring the role diet and nutrition play in mental health, with the lead authors stating, “Poor nutrition may be a causal factor in the experience of low mood, and improving diet may help to protect not only the physical health but also the mental health of the population.” In other words, food matters when it comes to mental health.
Unfortunately, a number of foods and food ingredients, common in the standard American diet, are toxic to mental health. They can harm your brain, and put you at increased risk for brain and mental health conditions such as depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, and dementia. Awareness of the following toxic foods can help you to avoid what increases mental health problems and choose brain-healthy foods instead!
00:00-04:48 Introduction: Food is medicine or it's poison.
04:48-08:30 Rule #1: Love foods that love you back
08:32-16:40 Rule #2: Go for the highest quality calories you can find
16:41-19:19 Rule #3: Hydrate
19:21-23:07 Rule #4: High-quality protein
23:08-27:54 Rule #5: Healthy Fat
27:55-31:26 Rule #6: Go for smart carbohydrates
31:27-32:42 Rule #7: Use herbs & spices like medicine
32:43-33:00 Rule #8: Make your food as clean as possible
33:04-39:41 Rule #9: Eliminate any potential allergens
39:42-40:52 Rule #10: Intermittent fasting can supercharge your brain
40:54-46:53 Rule #11: Get a routine that serves your health rather than hurts it
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[@thehutchboyd]

So important. If you have a toxic relationship with people, you let them go. If you have a toxic relationship with certain foods, you let them go. Simple. Loving yourself starts with what you put in your body.

[@shirleycousineau2822]

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[@crypton_8l87]

Yes.

[@ShepherdMinistry]

@@beautifullady2637 Wouldn’t it be those who love themselves chase what makes them feel good? I.e the junk food. It’s when we deny ourselves and do what’s best for our bodies is when we can make the correct change.

[@lynnedavis4819]

What if you can't let go of toxic people at the moment? I care for an elderly patient that demeans me, calling me horrible names. But I have to work.

[@cmf4332]

I love that you mention eating foods that love you back. Every time my children try a healthy meal that I made and exclaim, "Mom, I love this food!" I always respond with "Good, because it loves you!"

[@fhpl7355]

AMEN!! I can attest to food as medicine. I was diagnosed with autoimmune disease starting with IBS at age 18, then Graves’ disease at age 41 and MS at age 49. Took me a few years to heal with diet and nutrition but here I am at 57 and medication free no longer sick. I keep everything under control with FOOD and Vitamins and try to keep my stress levels low!!

[@herrnschorchhoertzu]

Wow! What an encouraging comment. ♥️ I just got diagnosed with Parkinsons at an age of 42 I will try to stay away from medication as long as I can but will have to have a close look into my nutrition.

[@seacoast4950]

Awesome!!!

[@sdrfdfytfdfytfd]

@@herrnschorchhoertzu Alzhimers is a result of overloading of heavy metals in the body. You can clean them out by taking 3 times per day clean, natural Zeolite dissolved in water. The Zeolite attracts the heavy metal particles like a magnet. You’re so very young for that diagnosis!!

[@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..]

@@herrnschorchhoertzu Please take your medicine and fix your diet: don't procrastinate, don't resist or live in denial, it's foolishness. Medications are not toxic if they're necessary, preventive or restorative, and/or help you have a better quality of life/limb! Best Wishes, sending Blessings! THRIVING SURVIVOR!

[@janegovender6569]

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[@bugsea54]

Best advice , I never drink my calories!!! I must say I have been health conscious for 20 years. Drink about 40oz of water a day. Im 57, just started a new job in a different field and no one knows my age. I look better than the 40 year olds. Watch what you eat or you are going to have health issues!! Don't be afraid of dying be afraid I living with poor health and suffering

[@Adeline9418]

If you look so good why not have your actual photo on your KZbin channel??????

[@topthermite9253]

@@Adeline9418 lol

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

Amen. You have sound advice. Thanks for sharing.

[@Spanish702]

>>> thanks 🇮🇳

[@ed7519]

And for God's sake don't smoke, anything and stay away from second hand smoke.

[@le_th_]

10 Simple Rules to Guarantee a Healthier Life.... 1) Only love foods that love you back 2) Consume high quality foods, but not too much of them (go for the highest-quality foods you can consume & don't eat too much of them; think, "Does this serve my health or does it hurt it?" before you eat it. 3) hydrate your body and brain with 8 glasses of water a day (body=70% water, brain=80% water) 4) Eat high quality protein at every meal (it helps balance your blood sugar), such as fish, lamb, turkey, pork, nuts, etc. 5) Eat & cook with high-quality fat (60% of brain is fat). 6) Go for smart carbs not dumb carbs (smart=low glycemic, high fiber, no fake coloring...dumb=pasta, bread, potatos) 7) use herbs & spices like medicine (cloves, oregano, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, sage, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, et al) 8) Make your food as "clean" as possible (read the label) 9) Eliminate potential allergens (if you don't know your allergens, elimate gluten, dairy, corn, soy, artifical dyes & sweeteners, msg) 10) If you don't have hypoglycemia, employ intermittent fasting. (don't eat 2-3 hours before bedtime) BONUS 11) Find a routine that works for you and use it (and find 24 healthy foods you LOVE) NOTE: It REALLY helps to listen to the entire video because there are little nuggets of wisdom interspersed throughout.

[@christa49]

Was looking for this! Thank you

[@kettymanno7256]

Thanks!

[@surindercheema3]

Thank you for breaking it down

[@constancegaun6689]

Thanks for the notes!

[@le_th_]

@@constancegaun6689 You are all so welcome! shhh...Don't tell anyone what a nerd I am. Let it be our secret! lol

[@Lenore4Evermore]

My nervous breakdown was helped by removing GLUTEN COMPLETELY from my diet . I was having 7 panic attacks a day for a year and lost 42 pounds. Not on purpose. Removing GLUTEN STOPPED MY INTERNAL SHAKING and calmed my entire body down. This may sound weird but I swear my eyesight got better !!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️💯🙌✊

[@lenakatarinaful]

Less inflammation ❤️

[@babybaby5893]

You inspired us. You are a hero ! Thx for sharing.

[@sanjam7308]

Me too. You are not alone. Thank you for advice. Love from Serbia❤️🙏🇷🇸

[@oelabed1]

Wow. I suffer from internal shaking. I’ll try removing gluten. Thanks

[@marliesyanke4580]

@@oelabed1 food allergies did that to me

[@winbalingit8502]

So sorry for your loss Dr. Amen, he must have been so proud of you and your work and your contributions to humanity!!!! God bless you and your family!!!🙏🏽✌🏽🥰

[@beegood1215]

I taught basic nutrition to patients in the psychiatric department. One gentleman put everything I taught into practice. His diet had loads of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and quality protein. His depression disappeared. He later paid a visit during my class and brought us a fruit basket. I also told people not to juice because that's throwing away the best part.

[@Acelevi999]

Thx for sharing!!!

[@christinamcdonagh9866]

I HAVE PHELM IN MY THROTH ASHMATIC I STARTED NOSE BREATHING ANY IDEA'S

[@lottat6420]

Rules, my version of this video: 1. Only love foods that love you back. 😅 Don't eat stuff that hurts you. (But remember: a chicken will never love you...!) 2. Eat foods with high calories but not too much of them. Calories matter! Pay attention! Don't drink your calories! Stay away from soda, juice and bread! 3. Hydrate! Drink water! (Drink water with a little lemon and/or apple cider vinegar if you need to loose weight, have problems with reflux or thyroid...) 4. Eat high quality protein with every meal. (Beware of factory farmed meat!!!! Quality protein is lentils, hemp, fish (wild, not factory farmed), eggs (only from free chickens outside, treated well) Eat wild meat if you have to. Kill a moose if you dare. 😆 5. Use quality fats. Fats don't make you fat. Olive oil, avocado oil and coconut oil is the best. Seafood. Nuts. You can cook with olive oil, but not stir fry. 6. Go for smart carbs and get rid och the bad ones. Colourful. Low gi. Bread, pasta, rice and potatoes are not good; eat only very little and seldom or (better) not at all. Cloves! Rosemary. Cinnemon. Oregano. Sage. Walnuts. Go for stuff with anti oxidants! 7. Use herbs and spices like medicine. Saffron! Curcumin. Turmeric with black pepper! Chili. Ginger. 8. Make your food as clean as posssible. Avoid artificial and processed foods. 9. Eliminate soy, corn, gluten, dairy, sugar, artificial sweetener to see if you have an allergy. Food matters! 10. Intermittent fasting. Try 18/6 (18 h fasting, 6 h eating window 2 or 3 meals. Or 16/8.) Teenagers are insane. They will never listen to reason... 😅 But he had a good approach. You have to discuss with them as if they are adults; with respect and lead them so they think it's their own suggestion to eat well... 🤣🎣

[@mac1291]

So helpful!

[@maryarum]

except when dehydrated juice needed

[@vinitham226]

Thank you Dr, Daniel, your God sent to earth to help humans ,

[@UnknownUser-ce4sg]

are carbs really that bad? Wholemeal rice, bread and pasta are staples for many societies around the world- that's quite a big statement to make. Everyday I eat things like oats, wholemeal bread, brown rice, brown pasta, bananas and sweet potato

[@maryatvan]

Thank you Lotta T. ~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~ An Earth Angel with a big heart.

[@divinemessenger2030]

I love that he keeps it real. Hope the world of medicine will start taking his approach. Diet and scans of the brain should be the first thing observed in regards to mental health.

[@DebbieBinMD]

Oh I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My hearth is with yours. Prayers for you, your mom, and your family.

[@johannechouinard287]

Thanxxxxx so much. The pandemic was declared officially on my birthday so i took it very personally. In 17 months i have lost 45.5 lbs. I take supplements as in D3, zinc, minerals, collagen, omega 3, and eat much better quality foods. Intermittent fasting has changed my life. I have no more inflammation, i have energy and a strength i never knew. I'm happy and more intelligent ( jeopardy show!) and creative. I'm 68 years young, married 44 years. My husband is off heart medication for arrhythmia. We're getting along so well. Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy 💖= happiness. It's doable with the help of you generous caring smart people !! 👏👍✌️🙌💞

[@8675-__]

You're obviously a very intelligent person. May G bless you and your family

[@janedoe6407]

"You can do this!" I needed that reassurance.

[@sistasunshinesmith8149]

Dr. Amen please consider a study of teachers counselors and pastor type individuals. I was blessed to be a counselor during my military career and I know my brain was/is effected by caring for those that don't always care about themselves due to various reasons. I call it the Care for the Care Giver Syndrome (co-dependency on steroids). I believe this syndrome is growing as many family members and others are in care giver's positions and as result the care giver may pass away before the person they are caring for. Thank you and God Bless you and your family today and always! Mercy Grace & Peace! AAAmen!

[@ritab5620]

Wow! "Only love foods that love you back" shifted my thoughts. Thank you so much for that!

[@deborahgrenga6913]

What about peanut butter

[@cynthiagelmirez3738]

Very sorry for the loss of your dad. I was very touched by your relationship with your dad and how you helped him with his health. So nice to hear how he listened to you. What a beautiful connection you have with your family - and the people you have helped. You are truly a blessing!

[@janclebro6997]

Thank you Dr Amen, I've just found you! I gave up gluten, cows milk and yeast in 2001, long before such things were well known. It was difficult, but over 30 of my lifelong symptoms cleared up so it was worthwhile. I've never cheated because it isn't worth it Most significantly, I lost a lifetime of depression and mood swings and saved my marriage. I thought I'd be better in a month and didn't dream it would be forever. After one month I tried dairy again. That night I lay in bed wondering whether it would be better to throw myself under a train or shoot myself. That was when the penny dropped - my depression (since the age of 7) was tied up with dairy. I've never looked back. Unfortunately I didn't at that point give up all unhealthy foods, and continued eating sugar in home baked gluten free treats. In 2016 I received a complex autoimmune diagnosis. After trying and hating the side effects of the ghastly medications I was prescribed, I upped the level of my diet. I've now cut out all starch, processed foods and sugar (except whole fruit). For a while I even cut out eggs, goats milk and several other foods while my gut healed, but I'm now so much better and virtually medication free. I sometimes feel I should write a book on this life changing experience. Thank you for bringing this to the public. My life changed and I want to tell the world!

[@nollie9311]

Please write a book! I’d love to read it!

[@Minnie11chula]

The most reasonable approach to mental health. Love this doctor.

[@Trisha_B_done]

Several months late, but condolences on your dad. You have been an inspiration in my life for years. I still have a long way yet to go, but I refuse to give up. Thank you for your dedication and service to the betterment of mankind.

[@joycethomas6594]

"God walks on the wings of the wind", by His grace I have understanding. Thank you lord.

[@eileenloves4802]

The statement about the man that ate corn and had a vision of putting a gun in his mouth after 20 minutes. That's real for me! For me it is wheat! I call them my wheat hell holes! When you have a sensitivity to food like that, it puts you into a form of psychosis. It feels real. The terrible thoughts, the suffocating in your body, uncontrollable crying and despair. Wheat destroyed my life for a year and I fantasized jumping in front of a bus everyday while waiting for the right bus to get me to work. I knew I needed nutrition, so I went raw vegan! Within two weeks I felt like a new person! I added some bread back in, homemade sourdough at that! I woke up the next day crying all over again! That's when it clicked that it was the wheat! I tell my story as much as I can because I can only imagine how many people are suffering the way I did because of an ingredient in our food that we eat for almost every meal! I am not a raw vegan now, but I have stayed vegan and gluten free for 3 years now! I have dabbled with wheat a few times over the years and it always ends in utter disaster! Fun fact, I worked at Olive Garden and was eating their food when I spiraled out of control!

[@designersloft686]

You have a great testimony. I'm trying to do a diet to prevent dementia. Corn and most mushrooms are mycotoxins. What diet/book should I follow?

[@emh8861]

Definitely wheat for me.

[@JnTmarie]

You keep going. I’m whole food vegan also and it has changed my life for the better. I’m getting educated and want to help others.

[@V.Hansen.]

That’s so interesting, thanks for sharing. One time I fasted too many days in a row and have mild anxiety ever since. It’s so weird, but the extreme calorie deprivation broke something somewhere. So annoyed but I was trying to get into ketosis. Oops

[@sonyb8017]

I tasted a piece of pie one day and as soon as bit into it I immediately imagined I was chopping my feet off. Yeah, I didn’t taste any more pie. 😬

[@emilyeah]

Great advice. I'm starting to lean more towards just live your life to the fullest, mostly healthy, a little naughty. Life is short. My main focus is LOVE, de-stressing, breathing, hydrating, fresh air, rest, relaxation, good food that my body needs. No need to overthink it. But I realize the US is a crazy place, not comparable to where I come from. You have to work a lot harder to cut through all the bs. For example, what public schools serve kids for lunch.... how are they even surviving childhood with that kind of standard? It's so sad.

[@rudaynelamoureux1276]

Thank you Dr Amen.... 🙏❤️

[@sitinoorzubaidahabdullah6651]

Good evening Dr. I am 70 years old from Penang Island Malaysia My last canned drink was 40 years ago I love my HEALTH too much to let food n canned drinks to have control over it I am non medicated And hope to keep it that way for a long time. TQ for sharing your life’s EXPERTISE N EXPERIENCES with us. Stay Safe TQ again wishing everyone Love, Peace n Harmony 👋🇲🇾

[@dorotakalinowski8143]

Thank you Dr. Amen ❤️

[@lindamaturan2134]

Dr Amen condolence on the death of your dad. I've always been a fan of you & your wife. More power to you.

[@perriswallace9335]

Thank you, Dr Amen!! I am learning so much from you!

[@basitshah3394]

Love u dr.Amen.... Really determined to help people

[@rosaliearmour7544]

Dr Amen you are, one of a kind...I have been on Paleo for several years, and always into my health, one day at a time, Thank You Very Much!🌹

[@Fabhouse22]

Dear Doctor Amen I am deeply sorry for your loss, I lost my dad back in January because of Covid, I feel for you and I know how hard it is to lose a loved one, God bless you.

[@sandraadams7913]

You are sharing so much good info. I'm sorry about your Dad. I'm sure he was proud of you helping people. Peace and Comfort to you.

[@mjmoore777]

Thank you so much for all your wonderful teaching, you are saving lives and enriching the quality of our lives.

[@bettygardner9570]

Dr. Amen, I heard a lady who works in AZ, who practices your programs with her patients. That is when I realized; I must learn more about your programs. I will be getting your books and try to help my health. Thank u so much.

[@Blessedgirl1955]

I am so sorry you lost your dad Dr. Amen. This video was the most helpful video I have ever watched. I found you on TikTok and was so happy you popped up when I clicked on YT. You give the best advice and help without sounding arrogant for sure like you said and I really appreciate that. I have learned so much from listening to you. Thank you or what you do.

[@lizresto1679]

Thank you very much, Dr. Amen. May God bless you and continue to enlighten you. So blessed by your lesson.

[@marywayne6862]

I have been on a learning curve re self care for most of my life. My intro to essential oils have changed my life. The more I learn, the more i study. I have found so many things about my food choices that were sabotaging me. I love the nuggets I have learned, and your talk was very helpful. thank you! Sharing!

[@torimansell6223]

Dr Amen, you are ministering to me so much!! I hope you are filled up!! Exponential difference from small changes over time. Thank you ❣️

[@louisewilken6883]

Watching from South Africa....awesome. message...you have made your dad proud

[@carloseduardonaranjosuarez5917]

Thank you Doctor Amen

[@cynthiagelmirez3738]

Thank you Dr. Amen. I am very grateful for your helpful information. God bless!

[@kylecravens6501]

So thankful for Dr. Amen's mission to get to the bottom of things and simply tell the truth. A man of great integrity!

[@lyndamedley543]

Thank you Dr Amen.

[@katherinem.4414]

Humility is required to learn the deepest truths!! Thank you!!

[@RavenWolf11]

I find eating to live instead of living to eat quite adequate. If you start obsessing over calories that's when your mind starts focussing on food instead of life. I love your concept does the food you feed your body love you. It's simple it's not obsessive it's about self care. I never diet. I just eat healthy as my body guides me. I value & respect myself. I have found that quality protein truly does stabilise my blood sugar so l simply don't obsess over food. My weight stays balanced lm happy l don't get moody it works for me. Having said all the above l add many years ago l educated myself regarding nutrition & l do pay attention to new information & update my knowledge of nutrition as new information becomes available. But honestly obsession over food is unhealthy. MY ADVICE IS DONT LIVE TO EAT. EAT TO LIVE. Thank you for all the good information that you share it's really needed in today's world. PEACE 🙏 & LOVE TO YOU.

[@ninamardon3819]

Thank you Daniel I'm feeling so blessed to have found you and having you in my life making sense of living with a healing heathy brain the one God blessed me with .Amen

[@MM-pj4bl]

I really liked your TED talk, in fact I found it profound. I was so excited to call and find out how I could become a patient and get my brain scanned. After being addicted to drugs for 17 years I knew I had done some damage to my brain and was having some residual effects. Been clean now for almost 7 years. But I must admit, the cost of the scans and treatment plan were impossible for me to afford. I’m on Medicaid and so “low income.” So while your studies on the brain are revolutionary (I can truly see that), they are not accessible to all people. Sadly, not at all accessible to me. Thank you.

[@bwash6743]

try to save a little at a time... also, a good chiropractor can also help with nutrition. The Weston Price Foundation is an excellent place for nutritional healing!! It has been wonderful. (coming from someone who is a single parents of three who has been on assistance and got to get some help from Amen Clinics)

[@doctork1708]

All these you tubers that claim they no more than “traditional medical” providers are only accessible to those with a lot of $$$. Never take insurance, always charge outrageous fees. Self serving.

[@bwash6743]

@@doctork1708 That's not why it's like that. anybody in the healthcare industry that is a pioneer in a certain area that hasn't been done before, they are not able to get insurance to cover their practices. It is because healthcare insurance companies require that only "research-based practices" that have been proven effective, (according to multiple studies), are allowed to charge insurance. Or I should say insurance chooses to cover.

[@marydiscuillo142]

Only rich people +/- w good insurance get brain scans. U know it almost doesnt matter tho. Dr Amens videos are so fantastic and his suggestions for brain health and aging are fantastic for everyone. Just know if u follow his advice your brain will heal. It doesnt matter what it looks like it will get better. Sugar is my biggest vice now tho ive had worse ones. I just do the best i can and try to make good healthy choices. Do i still have a few cookies yep..but Dr Amen is my beacon towards better health.

[@marydiscuillo142]

Ps. To Dr Amen--your dad must have been a wonderful man. He created a caring grounded wonderful man and the apple doesnt fall far from the tree.

[@triciahaugen457]

So sorry for ur loss. Prayers your heart feels the joy of his love now & always.

[@HerbalND]

This was excellent and one of the best 47 minutes I have spent watching a video.

[@pollacksharman0147]

Hello how are you doing 👋😀👋👋

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

I totally agree with you. I continue to keep listening to it too. Over and over helps too.

[@caterina_music]

What I loved the most about your video was when you said you can do this. That's really encouraging. Oh I love that you wrote your dad a poem. I'd love to hear the poem

[@bexsally6366]

Prayers for you and your family during your loss. ❤️ I love your stuff! Thank you for spreading truth!

[@naomi5207]

Thank you for your posts. Keeping up with yoga daily helps me eat healthy AND gives me strength and no cravings.

[@evabejar8604]

Dr AMEN, I am so glad to find you here!👏 I was listening to you on PBS TV Public station, I love your honesty, your incredible knowledge about the Brain, I think Brain health is Crucial for a total Body health. Thank you for going more closely to public like this. God Bless you and your family!🙏

[@babajohnson9276]

Sorry for the great loss of your father I've loss my father as well several years back and you just learned to cope one day at a time🙏

[@allforoneforall9235]

Thank you so much!

[@lilianavalentinagiordanoes9605]

Thanks Dr Amen

[@2300missy]

Hello Dr Amen. I Listened To You A Couple Of Times. I Have Learned A Few Things For My Health. Gratitude.

[@JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life]

There's something about you. You have a great personality on top of being super smart! God bless!!!!

[@naomicalian2696]

Ty dr. ♥️ G-bless u

[@heygeorge9554]

Amen! Dr Amen.

[@jaisejacob3751]

Thank you for all you humanitarian services!

[@SM16]

I love this food for good thoughts.Thank You Doctor 💯 Happy New Year

[@safourasalami]

Doctor Amen is an amazing human being ❤❤❤

[@cctsbelfast]

Love your talks so much really interesting and helpful ❤️

[@jagdeepkaur7286]

Thank you so much dr amen, this has been so helpful for me

[@pattys55]

Thank you doctor!

[@camillecali22]

it would be nice to see a video for those living in poverty and how they can incorporate these principles.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

I learned on my own. Once I learned to eat in a time limited manner, my groceries were easier to get. Then I was able to get in every food line in my city and learned to preserve my foods. It takes incredible discipline and focus, but I wanted to live, and my kidneys were not in agreement. Once i became plant focused my kidneys began to heal. I lost 80 pounds and got my life back. And most of the changes happened in 8-9 months.

[@CompostWatcher]

Fast.

[@jenrandomstuff2053]

You can make your own food. I have a garden full of veggies. Practically free. And I know there are no pesticides etc.

[@l-train7876]

Eggs and rice are cheap and gluten/dairy free.

[@wandaaltom1601]

That is a misconception that poor people can’t eat healthy. I made a wonderful salad yesterday and the total cost was .98c. I also did a grass fed roast with all organic veggies. It was $5.79 a serving so if using conventional meat, non organic or home grown veggies then the price would be about half that. So for less than $4 you could have a great meal and it’s cheaper than fast food. A roasted chicken would be even cheaper. Cook with real food and it will be less expensive.

[@funnow7074]

This is invaluable information! So great!

[@raquelmagos]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

[@gracelindgren8062]

I've missed you. So glad you're back.

[@JMeg-gj5zi]

Sorry for the loss of your Dad. Angels be with you and your family to wrap all with wings of comfort. Your Dad is Rejoicing in Paradise. A wonderful place filled with rose pink deep unconditional love and glorious heavenly peace ❤️🍁👍💪😇🙏

[@timekamoore3451]

I absolutely love you videos. The topics are relevant and timely. Everything you talk about is so simple to understand.

[@annadonahue3134]

Oh, blueberry scrambled eggs with cinnamon = my favorite!

[@Enigmatic9]

You are amazing Dr. So important info what you sharing ! 👏❤️ thanks 🙏 for helping ppl. I’m watching and following your videos for years. Blessing to you and your family’s.

[@aleidacubides7751]

love the food that love you back.

[@miras2222]

It is true that food can work like medicine. My sister in law cured her hashimoto with low-carbon diet, specificaly tailored to her condition. She was in a very bad shape few years ago, now all symptoms like chronic fatigue, hormonal problems, anxiety etc - gone! she is full of bean, and her 'diet' become rather a style of life, not only for her but for the whole family. Very inspiring. It's amazing how changing eating habits and food choices work and make you feel better.

[@mengyunli152]

I have hoshimoto too. Could you please tell me what kind of food she eats or avoid? Pleas more info would be helpful. Thank you so much

[@miras2222]

@@mengyunli152 She started with several days of fasting and drinking only special nutritional shakes to DETOXIFY THE BODY. After the detoxification she started introducing a few differents/ foods a day, like veg, meat, dairy, fats... and OBSERVING HER REACTION on different foods/ingredients. For example Kale made her sick, and her dietitian explained her that people with hashimoto shouldn't eat kale at all and be very very careful with brussel sprouts, spinach and broccoli. This things are considered as 'super healthy foods' for most of the people, but not recomended in big amounts for those who have hashimoto, because they can mess up with thyroid. In General her diet is a low carb diet, based mainly on vegetables - raw and coocked, (alot :))) plus proteins from meat / eggs and 'good' fats. The specific rule given by her dietitian is 'one kind of animal protein in one day', for example on Monday she eats beef for lunch and dinner, so she does not eat pork, poultry, fish or eggs on that day, only beef. On Tues she eats eggs (fried, scambled, cooked) so no other meats or fish or chicken on that day. This way her stomach enzymes can deal with only one type of animal protein at once and digest them completely, without clutering the intestines with noisome residues. Optionally it could be 'one kind of animal protein in one meal' with a several hours gap between meals. So combination like Lasagnia with Beef and Cheese or fried Eggs with Becon are not the best choices to eat often. Other sources of protein, plant-based like nuts, lentiles, chickpeas, beans, could be eaten anytime and combined with anything. She avoids eating wheat and 'white' , high glicemic foods like bread, rice, pasta, and sugar (any sugars, brown or white) . She makes easy-and -delicious low-carb bread using mixture of ground oats, flaxeeds, sunflowerseeds, nuts, chia sseeds plus eggs whites. After the detoxification she discovered some sensitivity / intolerance of cow milk, so she avoids some diary products like cow milk, cream or cheese, but Butter is OK for her, aswel as goat cheese, yogurt and milk. Its is her personal condition, not a general rule of this particular 'hashimoto' diet, but it's worth to give some attention to possible intolerances and consult it with your doctor. Good Fats are important sources of energy in low carb diet, so she uses olive /walnut /sesame oil , cold pressed rapeseed oil, avocado or coconut oil, butter, ghee, etc, not so much soya, sunflower or canola oils because they are often GMO or not healthy for cooking. 'Sweet treats' are mostly some fresh and dried fruits, or deserts like 'coconut milk and chia seeds' gelly with fruit muss, pancakes or cakes based on ground almonds/nuts flower with eggs plus some fruits or nuts (dried fruits, fresh pears, apples, peaches, all sorts of beries, fruity musses or gellies), sweettened with stevia or a bit of honey or maple syrup or a pinch coconut sugar. Yum! Important components in her diet are fermented foods, sour cabage, veg picles, yogurts, with active bacterias, a bit of some of it everyday. It is to keep stomach microbiom rich and healthy. Of course hydration is super important aswel, so alot of water and all sorts of teas, black, green, and herbal (!!!) no more than one-two coffies a day, not so much fruit juices full of fruit sugars, but few times a week she drinks fresly pressed vegetable juices (for example carrot +apple + selery+beetroot) or other combinations. Smoothies are good too, but not made with kale, spinach etc, as I explained above. This style of eating requires some changes in eating habits and some creativity, it includes great variety of ingredients and only some particular things to avoid, making some swabs. Meals are simple but full of tastes, flavours, spices, and really finger-licking, like fried eggs served with cooked green lentils sprinkled with olive oil, green parsley and garlic, beef stek or burger plus green bean/carrot/ asparagus with garlic and dill butter or some salad.... etc. 'Low carb' diet is not only healthy but also fulfilling and satisfying, and recently it's getting quite popular, so there are hundreds of easy-to-cook recepies in internet and dedicated cook-books. The important thing in her style of eating is avoiding higly processed 'convenient' food and fast foods, preparing meals at home using good ingredients. And because the rest of the family likes her meals, it benefits all, just all family is learning to cook and eat healthier. We cannot afford eating all-organic, but we buy these organic stuff that are used daily in big amounts and are not much more expensive, like carrots, legumes, green veg, organic potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers etc... and free-range poultry, beef and lamb, from grass feed animals. and as much as possible we avoid products well known as the most GMO modified like corn, soya, canola, GMO potatoes... It is worth to try and see how much the health and energy level improves, within weeks! Even the simplest version of this diet, with elimination/reduction of 'white carbs', alone, makes a big difference in how you feel and look, it changes mood and gives this feel-good vibes :))) I hope it helps and I wish you the greatest health possible, and having alot of joy and fun exploring low-carb style of eating, if you choose to give it a try. Cheers!

[@mengyunli152]

@@miras2222 Thank you sooooo much for the detailed information. Really appreciated. I am going to give it a go. Wish you and your family a happy life!

[@V.Hansen.]

@@mengyunli152how has the diet changes worked for you?

[@thehautergroup]

well done. thank you so much for pouring your heart out for this!

[@rozchatt]

I have had the exact same situation cholesterol wise so I appreciated your honesty about the topic. My doctors are always automatically recommending medication, and then I point out my risk factors are extremely low. They agree and then they forget about it. It is surprising how many doctors are either uninformed or just go along with conventions.

[@saronaiker4581]

Mercenary

[@ed7519]

@@saronaiker4581 what?

[@saronaiker4581]

@@ed7519 ...the way the doctors respond

[@sarageorge3801]

Love your talk so much,was watching your podcast for year and half it is simple and able to understand well God bless you and your family

[@rnelson0525]

Love this guy!!!

[@user-ds5uj6mj9n]

Thank you dr amen

[@jaynemervau1445]

Wonderful and informative talk. Liked the suggestions on how to increase dopamine levels, because of my family history. Thank you. 💖

[@realrosesforever3847]

Thank you for such a wonderful and informative video.

[@gazels11]

Loved this. Thanks Dr. Amen. Shared too.

[@margaretobrien229]

You're my miracle man!

[@jennajones9399]

Thank you this was so helpful 👍

[@kinaruggs2009]

Thank you for your dedication! I going to start increasing my water in take today! Food does matter!

[@marilyngaussinlouisvilleky3679]

Thanks so much Dr Amen! I’m fighting SIBO since COVID and a good diet is a must for me

[@BellaMarsilioRN]

Gracious Sir!

[@paulbomberger9686]

Lots of common sense here - it’s the food - it’s the food - it’s the food!! Makes all the difference- thanks for the info 😊

[@blissfulbaboon]

Wow..that corn story brings my mind to the time I gave my son oatmeal after keeping gluten out of his diet for weeks.His reaction was mindblowing.He actually got seriously angry and paranoid within a minute.It was SO dramatic,I was shocked and I was very relieved to have finally found one of the biggest culprits to causing his psychological issues .I totally believe that Grains,as well as other dietary foods,. do absolutely cause schizophrenia.Needless to say,he eats no grains and is a healthy adult who is very very careful about his diet with no gluten,sugar or dairy ect.ect..I thank my lucky stars I was relentless in my exploration of his diet to test every food I could on him.No doctor helped me because they are not educated in medical school about anything dietary .Not only did his severe psychological issues disappear but so did his serious asthma,which I was told by his pediatrician he would never be off a machine for the rest of his life.He has no asthma today or any other looming psychological problem.

[@haddasahestara7543]

God bless you Dr Amen

[@Dancing77Kat]

Oatmeal does not contain gluten.

[@beatrixkiddo3867]

@@Dancing77Kat Actually, if you do some research, you can easily learn that up to 80% of oatmeal on the market does contain wheat. Wheat and oat are frequently grown in adjacent fields, and are often processed by the same equipment. Even miniscule amounts of wheat can cause a serious reaction in those allergic.

[@8675-__]

Watch "Bread Head" you tube video regarding grains causing dementia and obesity etc..

[@8675-__]

@@Dancing77Kat it has to do with the way we process oats in the USA. BUY Irish oats, steel cut whole oats

[@ronnipassmore8717]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@annadonahue3134]

Thank you 🌟

[@evapmama-blue77]

Thank you thank you thank you 😊

[@creatingitonedayatatime]

I'm watching this two years later and it's so edifying to hear. Thank you Dr Amen.

[@fitfabbynd9509]

Phenomenal. nothing else to say. I had to share this, because people don't do their research on how important food is to our health. Thank you.

[@angelinamorales6188]

Thank you so much.

[@annfowler7368]

Thank you for sharing! This will get me started.

[@samanthastepnowski1094]

You are a phenomenally observant person. I appreciate your insights very much - will be passing your videos onto my family and friends.

[@2ndwavestrength]

Awesome repost this because it is even more important now years after Covid to try to fix all the damage done by the ridiculous (stay inside away from everyone) policies that thankfully I did not have to follow since I am a nurse at a hospital. All your tips are amazing and more important today than ever! Thank you Dr. Amen

[@scopeboy66]

When my parents got divorced when I was 12 my mother moved us from a self sufficient farm to the city. After a week, my brother and I decided that my mother was trying to kill us with the food!!!!! We got together with Mom she explained why the food tasted so different. We did not put the love into making it our selfs. I have never forgoten the taste of real food and I long for it to this day 50 years later. I look for it every chance I get

[@evajackson9470]

Thank you Doctor Ames great advice😊