Best & Worst Food Combos for Health - You NEED to know

[@daniellepearman4572]

I like Dr. Greger's advice to replace frozen mango instead of bananas in a smoothie and then you get the best of both worlds. He also advised not to give up bananas, just eat them separately. I also believe cooking breaks down the enzyme so it's fine in baked goods.

[@dianamarie1652]

I just tried to eat lots of whole grains, fruits and veggies! No process foods. Just whole food, I don’t want to stress out.

[@inksslinks319]

Totally agree. Life is stressful enough these days. ❤

[@dianamarie1652]

@@inksslinks319 Amen

[@JonathanRoldan-qn2eo]

Taking a vitamin supplment will help cover anything you are missing. Then you are all set.

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're set!

[@dalejoh2354]

So nice to hear someone speaking level-headed for a change!

[@newhouseb7]

Something that might be reassuring for Wooly with the fodmaps. Turns out these digestive issues are common in perimenopause because of the variability of your hormones during that time. It’s not just hot flashes! There’s also a musculoskeletal syndrome that can occur as well with lots of aches and pains, frozen shoulder etc. I had all of the above and thankfully they all went away once I was through it. I can now eat all the things I couldn’t then (except dairy-that’s been a lifelong thing).

[@Corinna_Schuett_GER]

You can easily avoid digestive issues by using mykotherapy medicinal mushroom products. I had none of those.

[@newhouseb7]

@@Corinna_Schuett_GER interesting. Or maybe you just weren’t prone to those 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@pbwithjeremy]

She's been going through it for a long time so not sure it's perimenopause - but thanks for giving us more to consider!

[@Corinna_Schuett_GER]

@@newhouseb7 I had normal hormone issues like heat flashes etc. but nothing with my joints or digestive system. Medicinal mushrooms help to outbalance your whole body, they help with EVERYTHING even with cancer.

[@claudahmer]

Hey! Thanks for the shout-out! It was fun hearing you pronounce Ubatuba 🤭 I had heard about the banana-blueberry conundrum not so long ago and thought the same thing: just because it reduces the intake of nutrients a little bit that's not really a big issue! We have so much to worry about, let's not make it more complicated!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you! Yeah - I maybe don't pair them together now as often but I don't sweat it. But the real question is: did I say Ubatuba even close to properly?!?!

[@claudahmer]

Much better than most English speakers!

[@KathyTrithardt]

Hurray, my shout out happened! It is fun to see which one got picked, as I left a bunch while I was traveling around Europe (and am back at home in BC).

[@pbwithjeremy]

Haha. That’s fun! Glad you had a nice trip!

[@earthling-ad]

I think that while it is important to know these food pairings/non-pairings and to educate yourself with nutritional information, for most people this is just overkill. If you are just trying to eat a healthy balanced diet without spending every waking moment thinking what you are going to eat for each meal, it is okay to not be 100% efficient. I have already denied my taste pleasure by refusing to eat animal-based products and focus on eating as many whole foods as possible each week. I'm not going to make my life any more difficult by restricting my taste-buds any further. If that means I might not be getting as many micronutrients as I can, so be it! It's not like I am a top athlete or even aspiring to be one. I just want to know I can survive and thrive without having to consume animal-based products.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I agree with you completely which why I say as much in the video about just eating a variety and balance. Sorry to hear that you feel like you’ve denied yourself pleasure by eating this way. Sounds like you need some new recipes!!! Let us know if we can help.

[@peggymccright1220]

I love these information packed videos! Thanks so much!

[@crazyfarmgirl606]

Miso soup and a cup of rice in my soup that is my favorite simple delish meal❤

[@coppermine7]

Thanks for the information Jeremy. I'm new to your channel and really enjoying it. Dr. Gregor just released a couple of videos on the combination of bananas and berries. Saying Hi from Sooke, British Columbia.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Sooke! That partially inspired this too

[@monikastep5711]

OMG I just have to say I LOVE YOUR Sense of Humour!!!!! AND your energy with your wife (sorry totally drawing a blank on her name :( HOW RUDE). Thank you for continuing to educate us... through laughter. OOPS I have not subscribed!!! Talk about rude!!! let's change that NOW!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Haha - you've subscribed now :) That' all that matters - and it's Woolie - she says hi!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another entertaining and informative video Jeremy. I already knew about the oxalates in spinach and other greens. It's always lovely to see Woolie. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤ Jeremy and family.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks DAvid!

[@vi3472]

Love this, Jeremy! More, please!

[@khawlahpeace1222]

Thanks Jeremy as always new interesting content from one of my favorite families.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you :)

[@reneewhite8255]

More videos like this, please. Part Du

[@AGBRADFORD]

Argued well!! As former vegan returning to this diet against online "facts" of pandemic-comfort-foodies, this truly rocked, thx 😅

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you!

[@kathy.7475]

I will continue to use bananas and berries together in smoothies. I like it the combination and if it results in a tiny bit less nutrition, well so what.

[@Corinna_Schuett_GER]

Watch the Australian documentary "All that sugar" and tell us about Smoothies again. 😂👍

[@taniaallan5702]

@@kathy.7475 same. I’ve been having smoothies most days for breakfast now since 2016 and am a very healthy 48 year old woman. Tired of hearing about how fruit is too much sugar. Make a balanced smoothie…it’s not all fruit anyway.

[@MalcolmSmith-dz9iv]

Right off the bat some of the information about calcium and oxalates sound familiar. I think I remember seeing something about that over in the mighty network

[@LorraineRo]

One I've heard: caffeine reduces the absorption of iron. So if possible, e.g. don't drink coffee while eating your oats for breakfast 🙈 I do try, but I can't always stick to this rule 😅

[@qualqui]

Bananas and blueberries together? Hmm, trying this combo with my oats soon.😋👍

[@suzywernet5312]

Thankyou

[@suemichaelsen8486]

Tbank you, Jeremy, for a very helpful video.

[@Butterflyneverlands]

Excellent!

[@LaurieMeislish]

Thank you, Jeremy. Very informative video, Laurie from Massachusetts.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Laurie!

[@cltinturkey]

Cheeries are one of my very favorite foods!!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Mmmmmm. We'll get along just fine :)

[@PeggyKey]

Love your videos!

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad!

[@bridgetpease7909]

Thanks for the info, I always learn something I didnt know

[@ims.to.sim7]

Great video! Thank you!

[@stacieg2919]

Great info!

[@dawnwalsh296]

Hello again from Dawn 👋 Mathews Virginia. Tofu is my absolute go to 😋especially tofu/egg salad 😋😋

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Dawn!

[@christinetripp-g8p]

That commenter was me :) I’m pretty sure I said (or I should have if I didn’t) that the combo of banana and berries only lessens the antioxidant benefits of the berry and according to Dr. Greger and the studies he quoted, by a lot and quickly. Now plenty of other health benefits are unaffected by the combo but if you are including blueberries (pricy$) for their antioxidant benefits specifically, maybe add them to your oatmeal :)

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Christine! And thanks for inspiring this

[@JonathanRoldan-qn2eo]

Bromalain helps you absorbe curcumin better that pepper. Bromelain can be found in pineapple and is the most concentrated in the core of the fruit. One way to still enjoy blueberries and bananas together is by adding a fruit that is high in Vitamin C. Bananas easliy oxidize and by adding a fruit high in vitamin C or citric acid this will help the banana from oxidizing in your gut. Try adding kiwi or mango. 🙂

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for adding this Jonathan!

[@PouraniiEskandari-cq5jm]

I watch from Calgary thank you and i love fruits 🍉

[@pbwithjeremy]

Mmmmmm fruit.

[@msicottevt]

Ha haaa haaaa “scurvy” literally belly laughed at that one Jeremy you are FUNNY 🤣 great clip 🤣

[@pbwithjeremy]

haha - thanks for letting me know - I'm glad that brought you joy :)

[@cranberrymerlin]

Great Video, Jeremy! I love that you do so many Videos in a week, been kinda binge watching this channel a lot again lately😂

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for spending so much time with us! I love creating content for this community :)

[@cranberrymerlin]

@@pbwithjeremy I enjoy it so much, I really do! I hope this isn't weird but do you happen to teach something about filmmaking online as well? Currently I have some scripts in a few script contests and it would be great to learn more about that, too.

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@cranberrymerlin It's not weird - I don't. Sorry! What sort of things do you need to learn?

[@cranberrymerlin]

@@pbwithjeremy Oh, thanks! First of all, this will be kind of a longer answer, so I hope you don't mind, but if I take too much of your time, it's okay, just ignore me😅 Well, since the reviews for the scripts in the competitions have gotten better over the years, I guess, I'm starting to know a little bit about that. But I must say, I don't really know much about directing or production, like how to even get started. And also, I don't know if the script contests are actually worth the money. I've learned things there but I don't know if it'll ever lead to an actual production. And one more thing I have been wondering about lately is copyright because laws here in Europe are different from US. I know you're Canadian, but did you register your scripts for US copyright or something? Thanks again☺️

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@cranberrymerlin E-mail me over at [e-mail] and we can get nerdy about it there :)

[@annamurtaugh3435]

Great video! I love bananas and blue berries too! I put them in my oatmeal. Anna from welland ontario canada 🇨🇦

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Anna! I went to Niagara College in Welland!

[@annamurtaugh3435]

@@pbwithjeremy that's awesome! I went there from 86 to 88

[@abetterlivedlife]

Blueberries are too expensive to lose something like 2/3rds of the polyphenols. It's too easy to just move the banana to another snack or ingredient in another food. I moved the banana to my oatmeal. Easy peasy. My smoothies are still very tasty.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Great solution!

[@gigisplantbasedlife3116]

I need to hear Dr. Gregers take on this

[@pbwithjeremy]

Someone in another comment gave these links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjVhYuZmcqNY6csi=7N0fadLwY-2jueBM kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWSnY4Owis6Yi7ssi=BxUDhkHP1q_H3giK

[@prairiecherie5743]

Every time I watch food nutrition videos I feel like I need a flowchart. It seems like the more you know the harder it is to figure out what to eat. Add in a few health issues that and it’s even more frustrating.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Totally understand this feeling - sorry if we've made that harder... But yes - eat the rainbow - eat a balance - you'll be fine!

[@laurataylor999]

I know using chickpeas in desserts is very popular but it’s a guaranteed tummy ache for me. I don’t have trouble with chickpeas or any other bean in savory dishes. Weird right!?

[@pbwithjeremy]

Huh. I wonder what happens in the dessert process....

[@carlajilek8310]

That’s Dr. Gregory’s latest finding as well as bananas and chocolate. Lol!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Ugh - that guy! ;-)

[@taniaallan5702]

Caffeine inhibits absorption of calcium and iron. Coiffe and green tea alike. Best to have an hour before and after (not just food, also if you take a multivitamin that has iron for example).

[@user-nr5he3ic9o]

I wish more plant based folks would talk about coffee/iron more. I typically drink coffee with breakfast and lunch. About a year after going vegan I began experiencing massive fatigue from low ferritin. Took months of supplementation to get back to baseline.

[@taniaallan5702]

⁠I quit coffee because it was causing me all sorts of issues, but I drink a cup of match in the morning. I wait an hour though to eat and take my multivitamin.

[@mjs28s]

I never bought that bananas one. I looked at the study and they were comparing bananas to berries against a healthy compound in cacao. Acid neutralizes the enzyme in bananas that is problematic *(i.e. like how lemon juice stops apples, banana, avocado, etc. from browning). There is so much stuff in my smoothies that are filled with vitamin C, plus the splash of balsamic vinegar that I also add, them bananas ain't gonna brown and ruin any health benefit in my smoothies. What they should have done was made a smoothie more like how people make them in the real world, like with more things in them. or just testing the banana cacao and banana blueberry combo by adding something high in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) or a squeeze of lemon juice so show how you can reduce the effect of the oxidation caused by the banana's enzyme. There are other papers that speak to this so this is not some unknown thing. To test something like this and concluding something when the solution is obvious and already know is a waste of research money. But hey, I can test whatever you want if you throw me a grant to do so. Next paper from this group will be how toasting your bread to make toast dries out and hardens the bread making for a mouth shredding dry meal. Follow-up paper will be how you can remedy the dry toast issue with the many hundreds of toast toppers. But we have to make sure the first paper acts like there are no options or solutions out there. FYI - Rice is a complete protein. All plant foods contain all the essential amino acids. The only food that doesn't (less maybe some highly processed garbage) is an animal product - gelatin.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I completely get where you're coming from. The idea of testing bananas in isolation when most people make smoothies with a mix of ingredients seems like a limited approach, and it makes sense to test it in a more realistic context. The addition of vitamin C or something acidic, like balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, seems like a simple solution that could have been factored in. It’s true that oxidation can be managed in practical ways when mixing ingredients, just like how we prevent browning with citrus. As for your point about rice being a complete protein, you’re spot on! Even though plant foods have varying amounts of essential amino acids, most contain all of them. It’s more about the proportions and making sure you’re getting enough variety overall, but it’s great to highlight that plants provide what we need, often more than people realize. It does feel like some studies take an overly simplified approach, which can lead to conclusions that don’t reflect how people actually eat. Thanks for bringing that up! And, I agree, if they’re throwing around grants for testing things like toast drying out, sign me up too!

[@Hazey2910]

How about a whole crock pot series.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I don’t own one. But how about an Instant Pot series?

[@margomoore4527]

Tell me why eating a banana along with segments of orange gives me a horribly painful bellyache, while drinking an orange Julius never did?

[@pbwithjeremy]

Bonkers.

[@taniaallan5702]

@@margomoore4527 you must have a sensitivity. I have a smoothie with 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 frozen banana and 1 1/2 orange, some vanilla all the time with zero issues. Sorry it’s bothering your stomach :(

[@blindkimberly1360]

Well that’s a no brainer. For me anyway. Allergic to bananas. Dammit. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@treem.4983]

Ditto. Glad I’m not the only one. 🍌

[@mel_lowmom8684]

Totally random but I've been trying to do vegan plant-based for probably 6 to 9 months right now and I'm gaining weight why is that? do I need to not eat carbs? I did the keto diet for a little bit and I was losing weight and it stopped my husband's diabetes and now that I'm eating like oatmeal for breakfast and more potatoes and starches I'm gaining weight what am i doing wrong

[@pbwithjeremy]

Carbs are fine - but the volume could be an issue. Half of your plate should be fruit or non-startchy vegetables. 1/4 of your plate should be carbs an 1/8 should be a healthy fat and an 1/8 should be a concentrated protein source (tofu, beans, etc... which also have fat and carbs in them). Does that help?

[@lucieclemons5463]

I wanted to chime in--I was doing vegan keto for a while, then stopped. I found not only added a few pounds of water but also had a tendency to overeat--and underestimate how often i had vegan junk food-- while I adjusted to my new "freedom." Of course everyone is different, but just my experience.

[@mel_lowmom8684]

@@pbwithjeremy I think that's what my issue is I'm not sure exactly how much I should be eating and then I'm eating like I used to eat when I was eating meats like a smaller portion of everything and then when I'm done eating my meal I'm immediately hungry within an hour and then I'm eating crap. I need to look into proper portion sizes for vegan meals

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@mel_lowmom8684 I recommend reading "How Not to Diet" by Dr. Michael Greger

[@justinhale5693]

IBS/IBD in particular makes you susceptible to dietary oxalates.

[@taniaallan5702]

@@justinhale5693 I have IBS and oxylates are not an issue. And I eat a ton of spinach and sweet potatoes. Some people are more sensitive to them. Kidney stones also are not always derived from oxylates. Can be from too much animal protein, from too much calcium, from many reasons.

[@justinhale5693]

@@taniaallan5702 That's a good clarification. For most people dietary oxalates are the smallest portion of total oxalate load - what the body produces is generally greatest. Also, for *most* people the amount of consumed oxalate *inversely* correlates with stone risk because the accompanying potassium and other nutrients increase the solubility of the absorbed oxalates.

[@traceykaminski7874]

💜😎🎉

[@bellcoolmountain6650]

What foods do i need to eat to get my hair to fall out?

[@pbwithjeremy]

I mean - a razor will do it...

[@bellcoolmountain6650]

@@pbwithjeremy currently I'm eating 7-11 hotdogs. And dairy queen blizzards for dessert. 👍

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@bellcoolmountain6650 Sounds like you're well on your way...

[@bellcoolmountain6650]

@@pbwithjeremy thanks good buddy

[@susancostanzo7824]

I had for dinner one night a smoothie, banana, blueberry and mango. I also made French fries from scratch. A few hours later I was so nauseous. I got sick a couple times then felt better.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh no!

[@taniaallan5702]

@@susancostanzo7824 wow! That is strange. Maybe you were already catching something. I’ve never been sick from a smoothie and plaine fries (not in oil, just air fry mine with garlic and paprika, a bit of salt and pepper).

[@Mialuvsveggies]

Eat whole foods, mostly plants 😉

[@pbwithjeremy]

Exactly.

[@justg8798]

Jeremy, I'm enjoying your cooking videos -- your substitutes, your family, your life -- BUT this video which was in response to a comment that put you into a tizzy put me in a tizzy. I'd rather get this type of information from a medical professional using a valid study.which is provided. Others have commented that you might want to watch Dr. Michael Greger's recent podcast and video on the subject of bananas and combining. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjVhYuZmcqNY6csi=7N0fadLwY-2jueBM kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWSnY4Owis6Yi7ssi=BxUDhkHP1q_H3giK Someone mentioned the old Harvey Diamond book... 'Everyone' is an expert. Not. That said, thanks for caring and reading comments. I love your cookbook reviews and your recipes. I'm getting ready to make your Falafel!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Appreciate this comment - perhaps I'm over-estimating that people know I'm not a doctor - however I did watch his videos before making this one and what I walked away with was what I put in the video: it reduces the potency, but doesn't eliminate them entirely - and if you're eating a balanced diet you'll be fine anyway. I'll revisit these again though - thanks for keeping me honest and I hope you enjoy the falafels!!!

[@justg8798]

@@pbwithjeremy Your bottom line and Dr. Greger's are basically the same, as I interpret them! Viewing comments on his posts was interesting. I think life is short and we should enjoy it, responsibly. As long as I keep to a WFPB SOS-'free' way of eating that's a good thing for me to do. Keeping it as uncomplicated as possible, while staying educated, keeps it doable-- and why I enjoy your videos!

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@justg8798 Thank you - exactly :)

[@ingesehr9716]

My name is Laura and I send many nice greetings from West Hesse in Germany. 🤗 Thank you for this great summary! I would like to make a comment or addition (if this is not known): Please always eat your chia or flax seeds crushed. I see in many many videos again and again how they are eaten "unprocessed". Then they pass through the digestive organs and we do not benefit from them, because we then excrete them just as we took them. I think that's a shame, because we want to have a benefit and throw our money out the window.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Laura! Thank you so much for your kind greetings -sending warm greetings back to you from Toronto! 😊 You bring up such an excellent point about chia and flax seeds. You're absolutely right-eating them whole can prevent our bodies from absorbing all their great nutrients. Crushing or grinding them makes their omega-3s and other nutrients more bioavailable, so we can actually get the full benefit. It's something that’s easy to overlook, so I really appreciate you mentioning it. It’s a small step, but it makes a big difference! Thanks again for watching and for your thoughtful addition! 🌱

[@ingesehr9716]

@@pbwithjeremy thank you very much 🥰