Best Way to Lower Cholesterol | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A on The Exam Room

Learn the best foods and diet for lowering cholesterol on this episode of The Exam Room! Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer viewer questions about cholesterol, including whether the keto diet can help lower cholesterol or send it even higher.
Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions:
- Can plant-based foods raise cholesterol?
- Should you stop eating seeds when trying to lose weight?
- Why are B vitamins important?
- Does a vegan diet cause children to have weaker bones?
- And many more!
Have a question? Leave it in the comments or chat and we'll get to as many as we can.
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[@adrika5629]

Went plant based for two months, Cholesterol went from +400 to 195

[@CH-hm8ud]

I so much agreed with you, and so happy when people do right things for their health. I have a big garden and I eat so many vegetables from it. Good luck 🍀!

[@johnreidy2804]

@@CH-hm8ud what do you think of the carnivore nut jobs?

[@tbrill2]

I went plant based and my cholesterol went from 250 down to 180 in 2.5 months. My HDL went down as well as my triglycerides.

[@fruitascension5089]

Firstly: Dr Barnard needs a big, powerful mic, like Chuck's. Secondly: Big thanks for continuing your work steadfastly. So many people out there are suffering and dying in ignorance and misinformation.

[@mariaupal534]

I was recently diagnosed with congenital basal arterial stenosis and I was put in statins -atovarstatin. Three months after I had been suffering with insomnia severe headaches brain for. My doctor advised me to stop statins. Mt LDL is 3.6 -my lifestyly is very good. Is there anything I could take instead of statins?

[@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c]

@@mariaupal534 Dr Esselstyn talks about statins vs whole food plant based in the following video… kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6PVeYapebSAhLs

[@marionbotelho9350]

Thank you Dr.Bernard, good to know about keeping cholesterol in check,thanks for sharing. 👍👏

[@marionbotelho9350]

Need the mic turned up for Br .B

[@janieclausen5414]

I, too, have trouble hearing Dr. B's voice. I always have to turn my volume up when he's talking, especially last words in a sentence when his voice drops. Host is fine, no problem. Irrititating.

[@jeninelantz9956]

For me my fibromyalgia was caused by dairy! After 15 years of being told I had fibromyalgia I did an elimination diet and found it was dairy. All my pain was gone within 1 1/2 weeks. Stopped dairy and lost 40 pounds and able to get off my cpap machine. Have gone whole food plant based the last year and even feeling better!

[@traveler65]

So awesome👍

[@chiyerano]

That's great! Dairy can really exacerbate conditions a person has. Glad you made the change.

[@kimweidman9772]

fibromyalgia can also have a base in the energy body when there is trauma in the history.

[@wellnative1]

Right on

[@bubblegammu]

Wow...

[@bobkerdoush7886]

I have gone plant based about 95 per cent . My joints inflammations , my skin problems have gone . It is magic !! Also my diabetes is getting better already . Thankyou doctor barnard , doctor milton mills , doctor khambatta and all the other doctors of plant based food . There is still hope . Love and respect .

[@mariawamok7800]

I will try to be off this diary thing . I was not doing it before. It was doctors orders. So help us God. Starting tomorrow. Will report back in 2 weeks.

[@erichardson8811]

@@mariawamok7800 you got this..just do it..Im doing it too..I love how I feel.

[@gate-gate6863]

@@mariawamok7800 Mary how are you doing? It's been over two weeks❗️💪💪💪

[@ellapresley8634]

Amen, amen, and amen!!

[@diytwoincollege7079]

@@mariawamok7800 It’s hard to break the cheese habit, but once you do, you won’t want to go back. All the best!

[@pennypiper7382]

I’ve subscribed! Finally a sensible,clear and down to earth explanation about health. Dr Barnard is refreshing as well as educational. No more silly videos with noisy anecdotes that take up a whole hour, then hit you with their magic pill! Thank you team!

[@ellapresley8634]

Hello Dr. Barnard, I switched to the "plant based diet", and it's really working for me. After 2 weeks of eating "plant based, the "high blood pressure, and thyroids" vitals were way down when I visited my doctor. She's now monitoring my "vitals", and she says if this continues, she will take me of the "UNGODLY meds". Thank God for Dr. Barnard, without you I would be still eating BAD!!

[@johnpymn9869]

went plant based and my serum Cholesterol went from 233 to 153 Eliminated meat and dairy

[@shivo4659]

That's amazing

[@DP-dr6gi]

Same. I went from 288 to 227 in less than 4 months on WFPB diet from paleo. I can’t wait to see what my LDL is next time I get blood draw. The doctor was very surprised I did it. He was adamant I go on statin, I said no, I will try WFPB diet and if no progress I’ll go on statin.

[@traveler65]

So awesome👍

[@jahangervorell4755]

Thanks

[@DeborahRose2885]

Wow !!!! I got to start this right away

[@brendabeecher598]

Thanks Chuck and Dr.B! Awesome episode! 👏🏻🌱💜

[@sara76201]

I have started following Dr Barnards plant based diet . I can tell you it has changed my life Dr Barnard changing and saving so many lives . God bless him He is send by lord to save people

[@naymadelinharesgarbin9239]

1 year and 6 months 🌱🌱🌱🌱THANKS!!!!!So happy 🤗😘🙏🙏🙏

[@danidani9541]

I was on an animal based/fresh vegetable and fruits diet. My LDL sky rocketed and my inflammation markers went through the roof too. I was also pre diabetic and I ate no sugar! I had lost weight on this diet but realized it was a sacrifice of skinny over my heart heath. I switched to a Whole Food Plant Based Diet and now my LDL and HDL and Triglycerides are in healthy normal range. I eat only organic 100% whole grains, lots of veggies and fruit-Zero dairy or animal products. No processed oil, no liquid oil whatsoever - ever!

[@suemollison6508]

Thanks for making my walks educational. Learning so much.

[@petersimmonds8112]

I wish you would do a session on Atrial Fibrillation. An increasing number of adults are suffering from this

[@plumeria50]

Listen to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, York Cardiologist on KZbin. He does many videos on atrial fib.

[@jillpeacock4540]

Yes. I have it two years now. The meds have dried out my skin so bad. Even after a bath . I have to rub really good all over to get dead skin off. I get dead skin all over my clothes, my sheets. I can't wear dark colors. The best thing I've used was black seed oil on my skin. I take Collagen, vitamin C, Hyluronic Acid, liquid multivitamin and Wiley's fish oil 2500. I think Wiley's has helped. But it's still extremely dry. It's the medications. My hair has changed to low porosity. It never was before. I drink at least 2 L if water, no soda, I eat healthy. I'm on warfarin. I can't take any other blood thinner. Got migraines and intestinal issues from Eliquis really bad. Very very bad. Any suggestions to help. Gallbladder been removed as well.

[@joelleaittama1416]

@@jillpeacock4540 Get in touch with a functional medicine doctor, preferably one that promotes plant based eating. Otherwise, I hope you can get an answer here. Best of luck. ❤️

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

I really appreciate this channel! Heart felt Thank You 🙏

[@wanniesele7977]

very informative, thanks Chuck and Dr. Bernard!!!!

[@KrisWiltseArt]

I lowered my cholesterol by over 100 points going WFPB vegan. I've learned (and continue to learn) so much about food and nutrition through changing my diet. Learned how to cook all kinds of new, delicious dishes too. Still learning! It's a wonderful journey and definitely worth doing. I'll be 65 in a few months and jog, hike and climb steep bluffs 4-5 miles almost everyday. I've always loved spending time outdoors in nature. Can't live without it... and beans!

[@johnreidy2804]

Beans cause me to fart. I pull the covers over my wife's head when I fart. Beans didn't cause me to do that humor did

[@victormattar2199]

Even as a nutritionist I learn so much! Thank you Chuck for being a great host and Dr. Barnard (and others) for the up to date and accurate info!

[@ellapresley8634]

Amen!!

[@johnreidy2804]

If you are a nutritionist I'm Elvis

[@victormattar2199]

@@johnreidy2804 😂😂

[@witchyvegan]

Another great and informative session, thank you! I always enjoy listening to what Dr. Barnard has to say!

[@gailwebb1844]

Dusted off one of Dr. Bernard's books and in two months (new labwork), my A1c went from 6.3 to 5.5. Thank you Dr. B!!! Other labs also improved.

[@ellapresley8634]

Gail Webb, this is my story too!! After 2 weeks on the WPB diet, my blood pressure and thyroids were "FAR down". I will NEVER go back to my "old killer way" of eating.

[@krsh20596]

My Favorite Dr. Neal Barnard --- Thanks for going on Plant Based Diet advise

[@FaridaSultanaIchoosesuccess]

I have a bad, numb continuous pain on my upper left back + eruptions all over my back ( bad itching). my doctors know what it is and I continue to suffer, can you offer some help, Dr. Bernard as to what exactly what is causing the pain and the itchy flare-up and how to cure it. Thanks very much for a great show, Chuck.

[@luismiramontes9672]

Thank you for the information 🙏

[@bobluhrs]

Dr. Barnard says earth-shaking things so calmly it's amazing.

[@rosannaburgess714]

Good afternoon gentlemen, thank you for all you do to help us! God bless you.🥰

[@g.e.boroush5176]

I wish you would date these videos. The ICNM conference you are promoting in this video has already happened. This is an example of why you should date these videos so you don't confuse your viewers. Thank you.

[@preeta8275]

????? i’m so confused by this question. the date this was streamed is up there in the information section. Every video always has an upload date. U have to click on the little “v” to the right to get more information!

[@helenscarth457]

First time to watch your video.I learned a lot of this video. Thanks to Dr Neal Bernard .Love your video.God Bless and Stay safe

[@shinigglory3689]

Thanks Dr for this great information ❤❤

[@CLAUDEZO1]

I live in UK and I have been listening to this podcast. I must say I have learnt a lot and I must say thank you so much Dr Bernard. I am using a lot of your recommendations and I have experienced a lot of improvement on my T2D health conditions. Thank you so much, I am really appreciative

[@bubcat54]

inflammation and insulin resistance is a much higher indicator than cholesterol. Cut the carbs, cut the sugar, cut the fructose, limit the alcohol. keep your gallbladder.

[@healingtoush]

👏👏👏Amazing information, thxs a lot 🙏

[@jan-peterschuring88]

With pre-diabetes and high cholesterol I settled on the best of both worlds...a low saturated fat Mediterranean ketogenic diet. Olive oil, fatty fish, low carbohydrate fiber sources and prebiotics, and tons of low starch veggies. A1C, fasting insulin and LDL are all optimal.

[@livics610]

Best! ❤️

[@sabby559]

What did you have for your main dishes beside fish?

[@jan-peterschuring88]

@@sabby559 tons of greens and cruciferous vegetables with at least four tablespoons of Olive oil. I go through 1 1/2 liters of Olive Oil a week just for myself...I need that to keep weight on. I eat about 2-3 eggs a day. I occasionally will have some grass fed beef liver but other than that it is predominantly fatty fish. I make a low carb pancake / bread with almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, eggs, together with flax , chia and pumpkin seeds. That gives me plenty of additional fiber and I have it with tea or coffee with a bit of peanut butter. That fixes my sweet tooth and snacking very well and rounds out the rest of my diet.

[@livics610]

@@jan-peterschuring88 u don't eat feta cheese, parmigiano, Swiss, cheddar or other goat/ aged cheeses?

[@jan-peterschuring88]

@@livics610 almost no cheese except sometimes a small amount of mozzarella that I put on homemade cauliflower pizza. I have done numerous self hacking diet trials with bloodwork and I saw that cheese elevated my LDL particle number more than any other food. I am a 3/4 APO carrier and that seems to be a common thing.

[@smallfootprint2961]

So important to hear all these points. The low protein info is priceless. Thank you for bringing his wisdom to us.

[@CH-hm8ud]

My personal experience was, after the Dr. Told me I was pre-diabetic, I cut in certain fruits, like bananas, grapes 🍇, and mangos. I cut sugar in my coffee and pastries. Three months later I lower my sugar, I was completely fine. I think it should be a balance, too much of one thing is too much! Thank you for the information.

[@brothercaleb]

Everything in moderation

[@kenpca]

Check out dr Barnard on diebetes.

[@johnreidy2804]

@@kenpca Why?

[@kblitaro9212]

I eat so much fruit and was pre diabetic. Bananas and mangos are not the enemy.

[@Hunnybunny2009]

Amazing. Nice and clear

[@diana12701]

Thank you Dr.Barnard you safe mylife love being plant base my life has change for the best love you books🤗

[@vickymaalindog611]

I have a little cholesterol can I drink fresh milk sterelize milk low fat milk what kind of milk should I drink

[@yuriboykin8783]

my thyroid was removed this year I started a plant base diet and my labs came back total cholesterol low and phosphate high. My doctor is telling me to stop plant base and telling me to eat meat and oils and eggs. I don’t eat dairy, eggs, meat or gluten or oils. I’m so confused. Then Dr. Gundry has a video with a list of veggies not to eat and not to eat lectins and to add tons of oils. So confusing

[@Findingmyfitjenny]

For me , my cholesterol only lowered after significant weight loss.

[@Yachtblackgold]

EXCELLENT POINTS AND INTERVIEW!!! LOVE!!! ALL YOU ARE DOING! IT IS CHANGING MY LIFE! WITH HUGE GRATITUDE AND THANKS! :)

[@adllau9695]

I'm into maintenance Lustatin 40mg 3x a week, can I take this out or lower the dose coz I'm having muscle ache I'm suspecting my meds does it?

[@vincettashortino1797]

I've been plant-based for 7 months now, my cholesterol was 259 and is now 202, my LDL was 167 and is now 115. I've been eating organic foods for over 30 years now and thought so many things were healthy for me that I now know are not. I was using coconut oil all the time and have cut that out completely and use only extra virgin olive oil, and I was eating lots of almonds and spinach which I now know have high oxalate content so I have much smaller amounts, if any at all. Although Dr. B says gas will get less and less eating beans, that hasn't happened yet and I don't think I am over eating them. If I eat smaller and smaller amounts then I feel I am not getting enough protein. I exercise a lot and need protein to keep me active. I am so happy to be plant based and hope to continue to reduce my cholesterol and LDL in the future as I continue to eat plant-based. I do wonder if fish is okay once or twice a month.

[@nari10a1]

Thank you for the channel. It is saving lives.

[@susanshopsabout943]

Intermittent Fasting helps reverse most health problems.

[@christinat.7171]

Appreciate your talk on healthy eating. I've never been vegan. But today I will make up a vegan meal plan and try it for the next month. All of my numbers are okay but I would like them to be better. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 👏👏👏

[@wanda12411]

Dr Joel Fuhrman has a great plant based diet called GBOMBS. He has been on PBS and has great KZbin videos. I’v been on it for a week and am so happy I started.

[@christinat.7171]

@@wanda12411 Thank you. I'll look into it.

[@helenasalman2938]

Hi chuck ! I love this podcast it has becoming my favorit good job ! I have an important question what does Dr. Barnard think of lectin ? Which is dangerous to consume beans if you are not pressure cooking it ?Dr. Steven Gundry is warning everyone that lectin is so deadly and it should be avoided , I have just become vegan and im bit worried about geting leaky gut when it comes to lectin ?! thanks Sweden

[@mimiyilma9211]

Thanks for sharing how much it have to be your glucose level???

[@LZ-un7ky]

What was the alternative brand Dr. Barnard said was good to the cast iron? Thanks!

[@janeschade7875]

Should I be taking a multi vitamin I’m am 62 years old and have always taken a multivitamin for women over 50

[@crystalhuynh4775]

First 10 days I lost almost 10 pounds, from eat, vegan, no carb, no sugar In 2 months I lost 20 pounds, now I eat a little bit of sweet and a little bit of carb, 4 more months I’ll check my cholesterol again, I eat more fish vegetable oatmeal now Thank you both for this interview ❤❤

[@yangtse55]

You cannot possibly lose a pound of fat in a day. Consult a doctor !

[@marionbotelho9350]

I'm on vytorin for colesterol, when do I take them? Do I take them in the morning or at night.

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Love this show! Never seem to get it live, unfortunately. Great resource none the less!

[@GreenTea4Me]

I needed to know that sugar could cause high cholesterol! I have never been able to get my total cholesterol under 190 My LDL has always been high. I have been plant based for 5 years. Maybe the sugar information is just what I needed. Thank you!

[@susanshopsabout943]

Watch Dr. Jason Jung on KZbin … he also gives outstanding information. Trust me, nDr Jung is amazing and gives much more information.

[@cathyowens1264]

@@susanshopsabout943 its dr Jason Fung

[@preeta8275]

Kelly remember the genetic component. If you’ve tried everything and still high, then u know it’s the genes.

[@jencorral7915]

Too much carbohydrate can cause high cholesterol, carbohydrates are glucose when it metabolized and glucose is sugar.

[@GreenTea4Me]

@@jencorral7915 Yea, that is what I meant by sugar. Plants and all are Carbs so I am hoping I don't have to watch that :) I will starve. LOL

[@Laineyslife]

After years of WFPB and exercise my cholesterol & LDL is still high sometimes diet doesn’t work. So I needed medication. Have you seen this in your practice?

[@michaell3711]

Yes beautiful..... Sometimes it is simply due to your genes and no diet will reduce it.

[@raoulhery]

Keto, paleo, atkins, plant based are one thing in common : cut the sugar and avoid bread. Pretty simple

[@allee3476]

Complex carbs, which come from plants, are molecules of sugar

[@dr.markphillips6343]

We are vegan but need some help with dietary restrictions to help with Crohn's disease. Any recommendations? Thank you.

[@strategiccounseling3248]

I have iron overload and high ferritin also anemia . My ferritin is 179. I also have type 2 diabetes . Thanks Gloria . Have any ideas ?

[@zc2377]

if you are a lifter and is used to eat animal protein and lately the cholesterol is coming high, what protein should I eat as a lifter?

[@dawnfaialaga5840]

What about a non alcoholic fatty liver. What is not good to eat ? My husband is 63 he says no white potatoes 🥔 or sugar? Also he is not over weight at all he eats a plant based diet half the time .

[@michaell3711]

Maybe genetic.

[@mariawamok7800]

Hi I am a confused person right now. I was in a lot of pain in my Knee and right leg. and walking was a nightmare additionally my thyroid is up. its the Hypo type cos i looked it up. I am exhausted most of the time and despite exercise my weight just refused to move. I loss a bit then plateau then back to square one. The items i was told for my diet was add Yoghurt, eggs plus chicken and fish twice a week each Plus milk. This i was told would help my hormonal imbalance and sort out my thyroid. I have listened to you and I am really confused cos i was instructed by a doctor too. I really need saving. It's a maze of knowledge out there. Please help! Clarify for me please.

[@thuyhongnguyen972]

Thank you for talking about this. I wonder about the book, where can I buy & how much for it? Please reply.

[@bee12355]

Try Amazon

[@annlopinto2797]

Do you still get iron from liver if you chop it up n mix w oil?

[@carmencorpuz4978]

Hi Doctor I have Hyperlipidemia doctor can u pls tell me how to lower pls thank u and pls tell me about how to have good meals thank u

[@rafilover7788]

WOOW. !!I'm first time subscriber..great answers..👍thank you....my LDL cholesterol is 130..im not a medication lover !!. What foods do you recommend. My HDL IS 74 AND TRIGLYCERIDES 43..PLS REPLY THANK YOU.🙏

[@geraldbrienza4474]

Gee, I wonder what Dr. Barnyard will say??? Love the suspense.

[@LZ-un7ky]

Also would anyone know if the enameled dutch ovens vs cast iron are ok?

[@garyvale8347]

I am trying to eat as heart healthy as possible ( low cholesterol and low sat. fat foods ) and lower my A1C ( currently 5.8 ) to avoid creeping farther into the pre-diabetic range ..I have recently cut down on a lot of carbs and noticeably dropped weight. I have always been on the thin side and I exercise regularly, so I DO NOT want to lose any more weight.... what are the best heart healthy low carb foods I can eat regularly to avoid raising my A1C and put some weight on?...thanks

[@nanamthembu2028]

You are in the exact position as myself, don't want to loose weight, but only cholesterol. Similarly Hb1ac at 5.9 want to get lowered to 4.4. Keto people are talking different, Dr Barnard different. Hmmm

[@amymcneill3496]

My son is pre diabetic after having COVID-19, however, he is also so low on iron. What is the best thing to do in this case?

[@SuperDoneth]

The blood builder supplement from Mega Foods help me improve my iron level

[@Nettsinthewoods]

You can get iron supplements. I take them as I don’t eat red meat, but I eat lots of green veg too as the greener the vegetables, the more iron they contain. I hope you’re son is improving

[@soroushfetkovich5084]

I was diagnosed with SIBO means have to cut down fiber, how can I get rid of it with eating veggies and all foods that has too much fiber. Thanks fir your respond. I’ve gone keto , paleo , carnivore but I do love veggie.

[@parisgirl3090]

If u go strictly wfpb how long does it take to get a slightly elevated sugar level down?

[@juliejen2605]

I blend raw garlic the whole bub and I add water and I blend it. After I blend it I add a lot of honey, I add this mixture to a water bottle and I shake it together, I drink it down through out the day.

[@isaacbai9291]

I am alergic to simbastatin and atorvastatin, what medicine should i take

[@anthonyraffin1034]

Would love to see more PCRM thinking doctors.

[@satenigarabian4886]

Thanks 🙏 it’s a good one

[@anthonyraffin1034]

Would like it even more if they were local to me, instead of on the coasts and large metropolitan areas. PCRM should solicit med school alumni groups. In my experience all my Dr. wants to hear from me is yes I'll comply with the treatment, I'm imagining the debilitating pharm side effects.

[@suleimanmoussa9377]

Very good. Thanks to Chuck, and Dr Barnard.

[@esperanzasigworth4458]

Dr Barnard my latest blood test showed Hdl 70 . I'm 70 years old My MD says my HDL should be 60. He placed me on lipitor . Why do I have high HDL? My glucose numbers are within normal levels. Please help me to underestand. A BIG Thank you.!

[@jojogurl83021]

What was the name for the stainless steel cookware? Thanks 😊

[@susanfabrican2244]

Sounded like he said Made In www.madeincookware.com/collections/carbon-steel

[@jojogurl83021]

@@susanfabrican2244 Thank you!👍

[@roxannw9070]

I had these pans and gave them away. Everything was sticking. Any advice??. I still have 1 left I didn t give away

[@kojo1959]

@@roxannw9070 some suggest frying onions in it for about 10 minutes or so, to restore the non- stick effect.

[@roxannw9070]

@@kojo1959 ty!

[@insightandintuition276]

I am a plant-based vegan for over 30 years. I follow a very clean Neutratarian diet. When I eat too many carbs even 4 ounces of beans versus 2 ounces of beans I get groggy and things start to grow on my upper lip. How much fat is okay? I eat up to 3oz avocado and 1/2 oz nuts per meal

[@maximus6884]

Hi Dr Bernard, why is it that you don't discuss in detail the impact of sugars on cholesterol? Thank you.

[@sasakiyuri10]

I started taking protein powder. Is that bad for reducing cholesterol levels?

[@katiedaniels1180]

Went Plant based 3 months ago. Checked my Cholesterol and triglycerides they have not changed. How long does this take to kick in?

[@BW-kv9wj]

80% of cholesterol is made by your body and is genetic. Only 20% comes from food. I went vegan and stopped my statin. 3 months later, my cholesterol was through the roof. I went bank on my statin. If it runs high in your family than it will be hard to lower it even on a vegan diet.

[@jennifernovak760]

I have a question, Chuck, for Dr. Barnard. I am 60 years old and have macro degeneration in my eyes since I was 46. Thankfully, the drusen are still dry. My retinal specialist really wants me to take the ARDS2 vitamins and frankly I am scared to do so primarily because of the high levels of copper in the vitamins. I also have a family history of Alzheimer’s and I have heard Dr. Barnard’s discussion of copper and memory loss. I have tried to just take the other ingredients in the ARDS2 vitamins but my doctor is angry that I am not taking exact amounts. I eat a WFPB diet and exercise. I have kept diabetes at bay for the last 8 years. Should I be concerned about the copper or do my eyes override this concern?

[@jennifernovak760]

Is there any studies that look at ARDS2 vitamins and memory loss? BTW - the copper in the vitamins is 1mg it 111% DV. I am suppose to take these 2x a day for a total of 222%.

[@lana7422]

For me, fibromyalgia was caused by onions, which I have since found I was sensitive to along with garlic. I would get very painful shooting pains through my lower back. Felt like I was stabbed with a bolt of electricity. But only lasted a few seconds. Also, walnuts eaten too often causes the back of my hands to hurt and my thumbs to grow sore and weak. Also have arthritis pain with strawberries and eggplant.

[@scotnick59]

Lana - your allergies to certain foods seem unusual; good to know you found them out!

[@TheRelger]

I wonder why you are sensitive to these foods? I was allergic to eggs, which I love, so I went to a acupuncturist who did something called NAET therapy. Basically resetting the bodies response to allergens. I can now eat eggs without the allergic response.

[@cenaolila4911]

Is there non-statin meds that can I can take to lower my cholesterol? My doctor tried to give me atorvastatin, switch to simbastatin , now pravastatin but I have side effects of having muscles ache. Need help, thank you.

[@Joseph1NJ]

pcsk9 inhibitors

[@changeyourlifepennyharris8032]

Is there a way to know in advance when these shows will be

[@pamelagoodson9034]

I think if you subscribe and click on the bell to receive all you will be notified a short time in advance (30 minutes or so). This usually works on live broadcast. There might be another way.

[@linamizzi6268]

I found out my cholesterol is quite high 7.8 I stopped eating cakes and cookies I am eating more fruit and vegetables I eat more fish and once a week I have small amount of chicken is that okay or should I eliminate the chicken as well thanks for the video oh and is dark chocolate okay to have every once in a while I find it so hard to give up those things.

[@chad7789]

Chicken is fine. Trans fat is what you want to minimize as far as ldl

[@jummaietuhu7668]

Dr please is reap seed oil good for health and cooking?

[@cynthiarawana1754]

Could you address the foods that are very effective that lower diabetics

[@johnwienstroer1858]

Any thoughts on doing this diet with exception of egg whites, cod, and salmon. I was vegan for a year and a half and it is not the easiest thing to do if you travel. I have high cholesterol and hoping to get back in vegan direction minus the egg whites, cod, and salmon. Any thoughts on this.

[@Dani-tz6jz]

Today we decided to go WFPB, I love Dr. Barnard's books. I am leaning strongly towards using seitan in our meals, have to watch out for potassium rich foods. we are 82 and 79 yrs each. I'm diabetic and have all the bads it brings and I want OUT. I have trouble standing and walking to severe back problems, and have one kidney and recently bilateral mastectomy. What is best for our age group?

[@moestietabarnak]

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[@realrosesforever3847]

Did WFPB help?

[@Dani-tz6jz]

@@realrosesforever3847 Yes, most definitely!!!!

[@TheVafa95]

Soak and boil beans a bit, wash them and boil them until soft, in this way you remove the enzimes that cause bloating.

[@terriem3922]

One of my coworkers was a 7th Day Adventist. He had quite visible shaking from Parkinson's. He was a computer programmer. I don't know how he typed on the keyboard, but he didn't have much difficulty. He was 73!

[@olivedennis5312]

my daughter complain of shortness of breath and pressure in her chest, any advice?

[@vigneshwarp3462]

If anyone suffers from bloating from eating lentils, beans, etc, I have a suggestion - try using ginger as much as possible in the food. Another alternative is asafetida which also helps avoid gas build up

[@mphsb]

Beans must be soaked prior to cooking.i buy organic beans or Eden beans

[@realtruth8162]

Be careful. Ginger is an anticoagulant herb. I take to much of it and I poop with blood. The only thing I added to my diet was ginger

[@bibibrin5035]

I was on keto diet for 3 months, indeed lost 5 kg, but then suddenly, the weight loss stopped. I realised that I've ruined my metabolism. Gas, bloating, nausea. Now I'm back to plant based diet 80%. Aiming for 100%. I hope I can make it!

[@bhavanapatelabsolutelytrue2625]

Lentils whole , gelatin jello very good make with fruit juices .

[@ilenesykes3686]

Thank you.I learned a lot today.

[@swissrootful]

use pressure cooker for beans is a must!

[@BushyIV]

Please explain why?

[@jbrhudson]

Could you please give a diet regimen for a 43 year old male who’s has has a stent angioplasty 4 weeks back due to 90 percent block in the artery due to soft cholesterol accumulation. He’s now taking Effient and Aspirin as per doctor’s advice. He doesn’t have Hypertension or diabetes. He’s non alcoholic. What safety measures he has to take to avoid restenosis and live a long life. Im his worried mother living in India. My son is in Chicago. Please give me what guidelines my son has to follow. I shall instruct him, so.

[@MyCheryl1988]

Plant based no oils or added fat diet

[@RR-uf1vr]

Respected sir i am from india. And i eat a plant based diet without oil . I am doing this from 2019.i ocassionally eat fish. My ldl cholesterol is 42.i am long distance runner,cyclist and swimmer.i respect u and great follower of dr barnard and dr collin campbell .previously i used to take non fat yoghurt but i suffered a lot from digestion problems then eliminated all dairy from diet from 2018.i hate dairy and egg yolks. I eat 90 percent plant based with no added oil . I occassionaly eat egg whites and fish in moderation.

[@margritlayh9764]

What can you do when your body is producing the high cholesterol my LDL cholesterol is very high 114 my triglyceride is 195 and that’s because I take cholesterol medication