In Loving Memory of Dr. John McDougall

Please join me and Dr. Niki Davis as we pay homage to the late, great Dr. McDougall.
We share a few stories, some poignant moments and even a few laughs.
In Loving Memory of Dr John McDougall
Forever in Our Hearts
Potatoes, forever in our tummies.
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[@samjones7038]

Thank you SO much for this. I am on my own , nobody here , my friends or family ,understands because they dont share my beliefs . I feel Dr McDougall was my friend, he was speaking to me. I never met him, I wish I had. I have his books He was my friend for 9 years . I am heartbroken, thank you dear AJ 🧡💜🧡💜💔

[@RichS.73yroldbodybuilder]

Sam, you may be a stranger in a strange land. You will be the best stranger in that strange land ? Being right and healthy is its own reward 🤙🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@samjones7038]

@@RichS.73yroldbodybuilder Thanks Rich 🧡💜

[@lorenzafeitosa]

Me too, even from Brasil, he was such a great man.

[@feefriz]

Me, too. We are living in the future.

[@Jmarshall-kj4hc]

Same here!!

[@brigidpurcell1186]

For all Dr. McDougall did for you Chef AJ, you are paying it forward big-time. You are both highly appreciated.

[@susanlombardo8444]

Thank you Chef AJ. I know how Proud Dr. McDougall is of you, and what you have done promoting the WFPB Community! You are a STAR in McDougall World! Chef AJ YOU are a Star to Us too! Thank you for talking about the Doctor today. Many of us don’t have people in our lives who share the same beliefs. Your platform gives us that. We are so sad and cry with you, the McDougall’s and the whole food plant based community. Thank you and Dr Davis for coming on today and sharing. Wishing you a great time out there, promoting your book. All the Best and God Bless! 👍✅🙏❤️😘

[@robingrl23]

What a loving Tribute to Doctor McDougall 🙏🏻🌻he adored you. We could tell.

[@brigidpurcell1186]

It was obvious how dedicated Dr. McDougall was just by the amount of his precious time and expertise he shared.

[@asmith89]

Thank you Chef AJ and Dr. Nikki Davis for putting together such a lovely tribute in honor of Dr. McDougall. This man has changed thousands of lives. I lost it when you read that starfish quote. Think about how many lives he has changed! Not only first hand, but through the ripple effect. May we continue his legacy! ❤

[@rw3365]

Dr. Mcdougal is the reason I went plant based 71/2 years ago. He was the best

[@teenahweenah2608]

Dr. McDougal is the reason that I went plant based 12 years ago. I was desperate for answers to my physical pain. Dr. McDougal's advice healed me physically and mentally.

[@melyndaduh3501]

Dr McDougall's plan helped me go plant based 4 years ago.

[@teenahweenah2608]

@@user-sg8kq7ii3y The information that I obtained from Dr. McDougall was the beginning of my vegan whole foods lifestyle. I was desperate when I discovered Dr. McDougall, and will always thank him for helping me alleviate my arthritis pain through NUTRITION.

[@melyndaduh3501]

@@user-sg8kq7ii3y Are starches plants or animals?

[@DoyuLoveMe]

Plants​@@melyndaduh3501

[@fairywar]

I can't help but cry every time I watch a video honoring him. He was a hero and a "remote" father to me. I will forever be grateful for having lived at the same time as him ❤

[@fikmul]

Me too. I feel so connected to him. Devastating news he is gone.

[@aquamarine0023]

Same here - I can't stop crying. I just heard the news of his passing tonight and I keep shedding tears thinking about the loss of such a loving caring human being who helped so many people!!

[@zorro149]

I got to meet Dr. McDougall in person and he signed a book for me. I emailed Dr. McDougall last year to wish him a happy birthday, and thanked him for the positive impact he's had on my life. He replied back, "Helping others is the greatest gift in life."

[@pantameowmeow.s.1149]

This must have been very hard for you. Thank you for today's program.

[@nomad9338]

RIP, we will never forget you Dr Potato 🥔 ❤

[@kentroskelley1389]

I celebrate Dr McDougalls life! He was a force of nature. He always said he stood on the shoulders of Giants. Now he is one of those Giants whose shoulders we stand on. His legacy is in good hands with his family and his teachings are there for future generations. Never forget his mantra “It’s The Food!!!”

[@annanzul2862]

I think people can go in and edit Wikipedia.

[@traciireese1449]

Thank you chef Aj! We love you and everything you do for the community and we love Dr John Mcdougall ❤ he won’t ever be forgotten 🥔

[@richarddodds7256]

An honest doctor and an honest man.

[@lindaford2273]

Even though I never met Dr. McDougall in person…through his books and You Tube I felt that I knew him. I always wanted to meet him in person. Old soldiers never dies, they just fade away! R.I.P. 🙏🙏🙏

[@omayarakieh1719]

You are a gem AJ, in our heart always, Dr. McDougal was an amazing human being, we are so grateful to you both ... He will be in our memory forever ❤

[@govegan562]

the world lost a legend...it’s absolutely devastating

[@Yoshi-Veg]

The lecture "why am I so fat" changed my life and put me and my family on an excellent path of health. He was a wealth of information who I really enjoyed learning from every chance I could. Rest in peace.

[@joanneclark8256]

I have yo loose weight .. what about oxylates .. can you share more please .. lm nit at my best

[@DoyuLoveMe]

​@joanneclark8256 Do not over load up on oxylates ..do watch that video on AJ presented "Why am i so Fat"? Learned of him 35 yrs ago. Life changing & blessed by his sharing & knowledge & loving heart toward humankind. Bless you on your journey to health & healing with God's strength you can do it!! Take care..

[@mamapilgrim]

Thank you, Chef AJ. My heartfelt condolences to Mary and the McDougall family, to you, and to the entire McDougall community. He was absolutely larger than life and a true hero. His life and life's work will never be forgotten

[@cathydawn3332]

Well done. Thank you for introducing me to this man. I had been a fat vegan off and on much of my life. He, and you, taught me a new way and I am forever grateful. 💜 (And, I believe he WAS with you. Your love and reverence for him always came thru in your interviews together.)

[@sherylleighton9225]

Thank you so much, Chef AJ and Dr. Davis, for this deeply moving tribute to Dr. McDougall. He was such a precious gift to the world, and so are both of you!

[@MariaBarba]

Dr. McDougall was cherished. I was a big fan of his. I will miss him so much and I will pray for Mary, Heather and all of his family.

[@jj-bp3fr]

Finally, the long awaited show Chef AJ. I think your dream is a sign he's doing well and is in peace. God bless Dr. McDougal, RIP ❤.

[@Caa6620]

Chef AJ, you are a beautiful being. I cried when you cried in this episode. I have watched your show and followed Dr McDougall for many years. I was heartbroken to hear of his passing. Thank you for this amazing episode with your guest. It was healing for all of us ❤

[@kmo1162]

Ditto

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Dr. McDougall left our community a vast library of information on just about everything - thank you Dr. McDougall🙏

[@veggiebeat8375]

I`m sad. Dr. John McDougall will be missed. May he rest in peace.

[@debrachan1899]

He was a man with a vision . We were blessed to have been a part of his journey, and everyone benefited from it. Mondays on your channel was always something special to watch because of Dr. McDougall. Thank you Chef AJ for giving us the opportunity to learn from him! ❤

[@chefvaleriewilson8738]

A beautiful memorial for Dr. McDougall. Bless you Chef A.J. Sorry for the loss of your dear friend. He was a huge person in the vegan world and made a difference in so many people's lives. Deep condolences to his family.

[@carlajilek8310]

Never apologize for your tears. We are all so proud of you for honoring him with your kind words. He is a hero and all loss to all mankind.

[@43fitnessmom]

💚💚💚 Dr. McDougall’s work changed my life forever and I am thankful every day for his courage and determination to challenge the medical establishment

[@brigidpurcell1186]

I like your idea about his sayings Chef AJ. A daily calendar would be great for that, and it could include health info.

[@Izzymill]

I was also in shock - crying in the UK - one of the first books I bought when I became vegan all those donkey years ago. I watched every youtube video he has been on. this is heartbreaking. RIP - blessings to the family and to you Chef AJ.

[@11235Aodh]

After spending several hours a week listening to this man i feel like i lost a very dear close friend. He will be so missed and my heart goes out to everyone who loved him.

[@TheMarymarymary]

Yes!!!

[@teenahweenah2608]

I came across Dr. John McDougall when I was struggling with arthritis pain. I became a vegan after watching his videos. The arthritis pain is gone. Thank you, Dr. John McDougall for helping me overcome my pain without medications.

[@writerbyluck]

You both have changed my and my husband's lives. May he RIP. A great man and teacher.

[@sandybayes]

Amen!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

Prayers for the family, friends, and chef AJ. We will all remember him. What a legacy he leaves us and his work will still be changing lives for decades to come🌻. What a warrior. He was with you for sure Chef AJ - in your dream. He is still here, just not in this realm🥕🌽🥔🍎🍉🍒🥦

[@juliestrauss7259]

Dr McDougall was my first introduction to plant based eating. He's been my go to now for many years. I cannot believe we will not hear his voice on new topics again. I hear his voice: "It's the food; it's the food". What an amazing person. Julie from South Africa.

[@lelajosalynrose4963]

It was Dr McDougal who told me to immediately change from Nature-Throid because of its non stabilization: impurities gunk to Levothoroxine, and I immediately did. His response was swift. He was a passionate leader Mary, we all miss him and we're fortunate to know him and get his medical advice during his lifetime.

[@smclark280]

Thank you, Chef AJ, for this beautiful time of sharing, reflecting, honoring, and remembering a wonderful, inspirational man,

[@susanjohnston4066]

You were so important to him. And you both are so important to all of us! ❤❤❤

[@ginatraih1293]

Oh AJ, crying with you. {{Hugs}}

[@gaBetibu]

😔 . . . 🙏🙏🙏

[@amaynard5903]

I am so pleased Dr John MacDougall was voted Number 1 and you told him ❤

[@MaryDavidson911]

Dr McDougall will live on through his teachings.

[@greengrapes3650]

This was beautiful. I felt so much comfort in listening to Dr. McDougall speak. I loved hearing the happy memories.

[@AngelRoseHeaven]

I really liked him. I hope his videos stay on KZbin

[@christyrobertson9820]

Thank you two for sharing during this difficult time. Dr McDougall is a legend whose work will continue to inspire and change lives forever ❤. Prayers to his family, looking forward to when you are able to put together a great celebration of his life Chef AJ !

[@user-ru8wg9di1l]

AJ thank you for this. We lost a great man, his diet is simply the best. Rest in peace John, you will be forever remembered

[@AstrologywithMelody]

Hard not to keep tearing up this morning 🧡

[@jinxterx]

Dr McDougall gave me a new life.

[@cindraamundsen2197]

Chef AJ hearing about your dream w/ Dr. McDougall sitting in the chair being younger and well made me feel better. Watching you both together, you could see how proud of you he was.❤

[@DoyuLoveMe]

The dream shows the mutual love shared which is from God alone. Truth from scripture states the deceased are as asleep & know nothing until the day Christ returns & lifts all the faithful up to Him for eternity. 1 Thessalonians 4: 16-18. Ecclesiastes 9: 5, Gen 2: 7. etc. (the breath of life is only one part of the soul; body+breath=soul. The breath returns to the Giver of life untol He returns (not touching this earth like false Christs of a deceiving satanic spirit) Check out TruthAboutDeath for resources on what happens when you die. Thank the Lord above for memories & abilities of the growing brain (starches/ whole plant carbs) & reasoning abilities with free choice. Hearts have been moved & are being moved even now. Look up loves! Gratitudes for these men gifted us in His time. Lov you hugs AJ & families

[@DoyuLoveMe]

Blessed

[@clarecooling6103]

So beautiful 💔 My deepest sympathies to all his friends and family, there are no words - much love to you all 💕

[@amymay1215]

The poem about the starfish gives even more meaning to the idea of being a "Star McDougaller". I share your feeling, Chef AJ. So grateful for Dr. McDougall's knowledge, commitment and love.

[@CHEFAJ]

Wonderful point! Thank you ❤

[@rocknrollhouse]

What a beautiful tribute to Dr McDougall, Chef AJ and Dr. Davis. Thank you for your heartfelt memories. ❤

[@jeanheid7250]

Beautiful tribute to Doctor John Mcdougall. Love your shirt Chef AJ. "It's the food." God bless the soul of Doctor John Mcdougall and comfort his family.

[@ziolove]

Can't thank you enough for holding this space for Dr McDougall today. Thank you for the poem. Thank you for the tribute. Sending love to the family, including you, Chef AJ. Thanks for all the gold. It is indeed pure gold. Wishing you healing in all ways. Brilliant and heartening to hear all these insights and memories from you and Dr Niki Davis. Let's all honor Dr McDougall by telling and living the truth. Remember, he would always say we all have our skills--If this is your truth and your passion, find a way to put your skills toward this indispensable work. PS I've been looking for that t-shirt Chef AJ's wearing. Where can I get it? Thank you.

[@RachaelVan]

RIP to the one of the greatest pioneer and author Dr McDougall. Much grateful to you Chef AJ.

[@carolynstevenson7682]

I am so sorry to hear. Rest in Peace Dr. McDougall.

[@danielleplouffe2979]

Dear dear star fishes! No surprise to me that Dr.Mc Dougall visited you in your dream. Keep the chair close because he will come again and again. Like a good father he will come often to see you and watch over you. No doubt. Much love to both of you 🌸

[@carolynslack2998]

Thanks for keeping Dr.McDougall memories with us

[@marly1869]

what an absolutely beautiful tribute for Dr McDougall.. I got teary eyed in so many parts, but that beautiful poem that I love and Chef AJ how you read it and your reaction just had me crying..🥺💚 I never met him or saw him live in person, any of the doctors or people in this community, but wow have you all made such an impression on me and influenced my health. Thank you Chef AJ and Dr Nikki for a wonderful hour of reminiscing and love.. just bummed i missed the live with the everyone. BTW, loved everything you said Chef AJ about all of us getting along, forgiveness, and as always LOVE.. 💚💜🙏🥰

[@melanie.3837]

I'm so glad you are sharing your kind thoughts and memories of Dr. John McDougall and using this space to honor him. I know what an important role he played in so many of our lives and I feel a gaping hole at this time due to his sudden passing. It is still a shock. So many questions. I know how significant he was in your life Chef AJ and I do hope that his family will give approval for a larger memorial when they are ready. It was great to hear Dr. Niki Davis talk about her experience interning side by side with him and witnessing how he communicated with and helped his patients. Dr. Michael Greger has talked about adding "life to your years" (not years to your life). From the way it appears to me, Dr. John McDougall certainly added a lot of life to his years, living well, loving life, helping others, and finding joy emotionally and physically. Chef AJ, your words towards the end of your video is so touching about Dr McDougall giving you your first start. I believe his family would be so touched to hear this from you.

[@NancyCronk]

Thank you, AJ and Dr. Davis. My heart goes out to his family and to all who knew him personally. Many thousands of people who have read his books and followed his advice are struggling with our feelings about his sudden death, and have no one to talk to about our grief. As someone else said, our families and friends may not understand our feelings of loss, if they are not a member of the WFPB/vegan community. I hope his family will have some kind of public, recorded service so we can all grieve together. I would love to see all of the other plant-based doctors and influencers come together to honor him. It would be very healing for all of us.

[@TrishGorda]

💔Dr. McDougall will be missed! Tears, hugs, & prayers for his family. 🙏🏻 💕

[@jorjabalsz1456]

Thank you Chef AJ. God bless you for carrying on. ❤

[@marlyndavid7899]

Thank you so much Dr. John McDougall... You are truly an inspiration... I THANK GOD FOR YOUR LIFE and to your loving wife and family... Thank you too Chef Aj...🙏

[@gayegerard]

Thinking of you in this time Chef AJ, I know how close you were with Dr McDougall and sending you and his family lots of love. He was truly a pioneer, such a kind, sincere and incredibly knowledgeable and brilliant man. He will be dearly missed and always remembered with so much love and gratitude for you both.❤

[@avawarner8585]

Dr. McDougall was the person who introduced me to a plant-based diet and I have totally embraced it since 2015. I found him on my journey to a healthier diet after seeing my parents living long, but not totally mobile. Thank you, Chef AJ for this session. Thank you, McDougall Family, for sharing Dr. McDougall with us. 🙏🏽

[@susanjohnston4066]

Wishing you a speedy recovery AJ. I hate when bad things happen to good people. Susan J.

[@loves2spin2]

Chef AJ, Dr. McDougall saved my husband's life and my eyesight. We watched "Forks Over Knives" in November of 2019. Then, we read "The Starch Solution." On April 29th of 2020 I went on a WFPB diet. 3 weeks later my husband, Jim, joined me. Jim had 4-way bypass surgery 10 years ago and had stents placed twice after that. Things were not looking good. I was developing macular puckering and my eyesight was getting blurry. My cholesterol at the time was 280. Now it's 140. The macular puckering has reversed. Jim's angina was gone after 4 months of eating this way. I believe Dr. McDougall literally saved our lives. I did email them quite a while ago and tell them. I was absolutely shocked to hear of his passing. He is one of my heroes. I am so sorry for your feeling of loss. I have loved watching your broadcasts and you have helped me a lot. Thank you. God bless you.

[@joanneclark8256]

Angina gone by eating what way? What is breakfast please .. what about oxylates ???

[@loves2spin2]

@@joanneclark8256 we eat a whole food plant based diet. Starch based as taught by Dr. John McDougall. No added oil. No animal foods. No processed foods. We eat starches ( potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, legumes, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. After 4 months my husband's angina was gone. That was 4 years ago.

[@bitfinesse]

We still have The McDougall Foundation, Alan Goldhamer, Doug Lisle, Peter Rogers and many more coming up through the ranks. This movement is Rock n Roll - may it never die 👊🏼

[@lisabigam7734]

Very touching pod cast with both of you 💕in memory of Dr.John McDougall…thank you for sharing your story’s❤️

[@Syl839]

Thank you for all your episodes and in particular for this one. Dr. McDougall’s passing impacted me profoundly. I’ve also been crying since learning about it. The last time he was with you was the first time I had the courage to type in a question. You graciously relayed it to him, and his answer gave me much peace and a feeling of security about a possible future decision. Already appreciated him, his knowledge, generosity, honesty, and sense of humor. I thought I already felt close to him, although never having been in his presence. But knowing he left us felt as loosing a family member. Thank you for sharing heart today.

[@wwaportraitpainters]

Thank you thank you thank you ♥️♥️♥️.... I laughed and cried with you wonderful ladies. What a prayer for this fabulous man. I've been crying all week but smiling too, thinking of the success he had going out his way with no compromise. All the people I've met who love him deeply. I actually got to talk to Esther at length last year. I know her heart is bursting with love for this man. I'm so glad you were able to make him feel so loved and appreciated for the rest of us who could never reach him with our endless words of gratitude. We should all be so lucky to be so deeply loved. ......... Thank you again for letting us cry with someone who loved him so much. You know... my 35 yo son was killed in 2016, and I learned THEN how important it is to cry for people we love. They are now in a dimension which has no linear time or physical constraints. They know all that ever was and never will be all at once. I know they can feel it. It's like hugging them, when we cry for them because we love them so much. So I cry freely when someone wonderful has left this dull world. Our tears are watering the flowers on his grave.

[@lakshmis.6823]

WOW, He was a BLESSING in the lives of many!!! I’ve LOVED HIM, his wife , and their books for 30+ years!!! I will keep the family in my prayers… He will always be PHENOMENAL in my eyes!!! Thank You Chef AJ …(I met you in Vegas @ a health convention) You are DYNAMIC!!! You have helped tons of people with your podcasts …BEAUTIFUL 😇 Divine Blessings 🙏😇😍

[@gaBetibu]

💯💯💯 . . . you ARE DYNAMIC, CHEF AJ . . . 🙏🙏🙏

[@drdeb8646]

Brilliant vegan doctor. He will be missed. Yes. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all get along? My father passed away on 6/22/24 as well. A sad day. I am inspired to continue to have hope and lead the charge for lifestyle change. Thank you Chef AJ and Dr Davis. We are all in this together. May their lives be a blessing.

[@nancysueleske7819]

I didn’t want to cry that much. Dr M was the first influence for my husband and I going plant based 7 years ago. He was having mini strokes and none since. I use term plant based because Vegan has the politics. We love animals. This is really a lovely lifetime deep rooted desire for me. So glad Dr Mc could just fall asleep. A blessing for him. I know you AJ because of John and Mary. And, I know Niki Davis now. Last but not least…love you AJ!❤

[@spiritwomanwarrior4211]

God bless Dr. McDougall! Thank you Dr. McDougall for your service to humanity. May you rest in peace.

[@hayleevmealone]

Thanks Chef AJ It’s clear that you were truly moved by Dr.McDougall, thanks for telling the story. ❤

[@lorenzafeitosa]

No way, i love dr Mcdougall, he was there just few days ago, what a legacy, i m from Brasil and I follow doctor Mcdougall for many years and a love the way he talked the truth, the truth is always the truth, and the way he talked about everything very directly and honest. For sure his mission was complete and so manny years , a life dedicated to do only good to people, to nature, to the animals. I ll really miss watching dr Mcdougall lectures. But he had the death that everybody wants to have, pass away during the sleep and just wake up in the other side, for sure his soul will be received with great spirits and he will be blessed for ever.

[@bjoyp7463]

I agree Chef AJ, Dr. McDougall went out strong and lived life on his own terms, yet so loyal and loving. Thank you for this wonderful remembrance of him. It was very comforting and inspiring as well to stay on this path.

[@camelliagrower]

I learned so much from Dr. McDougall. I have watched him many many many times. What a blessing it has been to be able to listen to him and learn.

[@hangingoutwithkim]

My heart is broken! I already miss him! He changed my life! 😢

[@garydiaz2691]

Ditto, a great humanitarian that I found through chf aj at a very similar time and heath experience suffering a stroke at age 68 changing my diet as a result of his kindness and dedication tou health

[@YiayiaJoanne]

Thank you Chef AJ and Dr. Davis. This was a lovely tribute to a great man.

[@sheilaburke1710]

I listen to Dr McDougall every night on KZbin. I just love his energy and strength of convictions

[@a.j.3637]

Deepest sympathies to his family, fans, and friends like you, Chef AJ. This must be so heartbreaking for you too. He's missed terribly, I'm sure. We'll be forever grateful for him and his work ❤❤❤ and to you also for helping sharing it with us. Love how respectful you are of the family also. God bless!

[@wtillett243]

So sad about his death.

[@nancyotjen940]

I remember him talking about how horrible his diet was as a young man. He didn’t become plant based until after he worked as a doctor in Hawaii and decided to go back to school. He also said some of the detrimental things we do to our bodies can’t be reversed so I think that’s why he didn’t live forever.

[@beccasteele6874]

I've been reading his books snd reading his messages boards and FB and KZbin's since the 1990:s!! I have no words for his passing 😢. He was and is the very best ❤

[@bc101ful]

AJ thank you. I have been crying also. He saved my husband's life and mine many years ago. Eternally grateful to him, Mary and family. Im so sorry for their loss and ours.

[@SiobhanDougan]

So sad. He was the best. I hope he’s happy in heaven. God bless

[@beatricemillar6802]

Thank you A.J. For this lovely tribute Dr. McDougall, he was the best.Hugs Bea

[@DM-jy1gr]

Chef AJ you are such a beautiful soul. This was a wonderful thing to do to help us all grieve the loss of Dr McDougall. You were the shining star that introduced so many of us to Dr. McDougall, and we will be forever grateful. Dr. McDougall will forever be a superhero in the health food world. He lived a full life until it was his appointed time to leave. My cousin was also in full health like Dr. McDougall when at 65years she felt it was her time to die at 70years. So she spent the last 5 years travelling between her children. Then after celebrating her 70th birthday, that night, she died in her sleep, they way we are supposed to die... as nature intended it, peacefully in her sleep with full health without any disease. We all have an appointed time to live, and a time to die. And Dr. McDougalls legacy will live on far into the future. He has taught us how to live a healthy disease free life whilst we live out our appointed time on the earth.

[@brendafarris7350]

Beautiful interview, Beautiful tribute, beautiful poem, great ending story!

[@suemichaelsen8486]

Thank you, Chef AJ and Dr Davis. Dr McDougall visited Rockford, IL, to teach part of Dr Diehl's CHIP. I was so moved by Dr McDougall and all the Drs. They were a big help in teaching me to be vegan since 1998. God Bless all of you for being you. Sue Michaelsen

[@guillermob.irizarrydiazphd5]

Chef AJ, you are a remarkable human being. Your capacity for love was revealed through your stories and tears. The closing anecdote was hilarious.

[@rebeccak4523]

I was devasted to hear of his passing. He doesn’t know me personally, Mary doesn’t know me personally, and neither do you, Chef AJ, know me personally but I have enjoyed every podcast with you and the McDougalls. You all have been a part of my life for the past 10.5 years. ❤️💕

[@gaBetibu]

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[@tinalaplaca6638]

We are all devastated and choked up over this today. We lost a huge giant. And all that knew him are surely shocked and saddened for sure. His Starch Solution way of life will continue to go on. l'm holding onto everything I've learned from this great doctor. In our eyes, he left too soon. 77 is not old. He was at his prime and at his best. He was full of enthusiasm with so much he wanted to say that it left him breathless. And l get that...l get his enthusiasm. He shared so much that he couldn't stop. He did all he could to get the word out there so folks can live a better heathier lifestyle. He was right. There will be no other that will carry his great knowledge as he did. l pray Dr. Lim will certainly step forward and continue this great powerful legacy. He would be the only one that can come close to carry on the breakthrough of all of Dr. M's hard work, research and knowledge about his starch solution, etc. The truth never changes....and the foods you eat is what you wear. A starch is your main course with added fruits and vegetables. It's the food folks....quoting Dr. M. My thoughts and heart goes out to Mary today, tomorrow and all the tomorrows ahead. We love this giant and we love Mary. They are the 2 most awesome human beings on this planet earth.....❤❤ (l hope my words will get to Mary) p.s.....me too, l'm 1 of them starfishes too.....

[@joanneclark8256]

The starch you wear l don't understand? Is meat ok ? Tho? I'm new have some health issues over weight thyroid insulin resistance menopause..I was told protein is needed more meat is an complete amino acids

[@tinalaplaca6638]

@@joanneclark8256 go learn all about Dr. John McDougall

[@bestself2438]

@@joanneclark8256You’re trolling her right?

[@davidaldred2783]

You're so right when you say you wish all vegans would just get along (when it comes to diet at least; heck, I have carnist friends and we're not arguing all the time. I never met Doctor McDougall and I know he comes - sorry, came across, as quite abrasive. But he spoke the truth from a position of great authority. What a lovely man. Also,regarding his death: we also need to remember that he was a meat-eating heavy smoker once. Carry that torch, Chef AJ!

[@11235Aodh]

People should look up what the long term survival rate even is for people that had a lacunar stroke like he had at 18. It's insane that he was still alive and well 59 years later. Most don't even get 20 years.

[@suzannec.6468]

I loved hearing about your dream. Very comforting.

[@krawlb4walking802]

“He should have gone on Jeopardy….” 😂 I had to laugh. I never personally interacted with Dr. McDougall but I always could tell he was sincere and the fact that he would answer emails freely / personally…that is so endearing. Thank Chef AJ for this video. Love to you and his family. ❤

[@SheriLee-c3k]

Thank you, Chef AJ, for this beautiful tribute for an amazing man. I got to attend three different Advanced Study Weekends, including the one where you shared your powerful message "From Fat Vegan to Skinny Bitch". It was a true life-impacting experience. Dr. McDougall's deep fondness & admiration for you was very apparent. He made a point of regularly expressing his appreciation for you whenever he had the chance. It was so poignant to see how much you loved him. You truly ARE one of his Starfish! Sending you a big hug 💝 Sheri Lee

[@joanneclark8256]

I'm fat .. but not sure what to do I'm told more protein as we age we need to keep meat as it's an amino acid l have insulin resistance