About 10 years ago I went on the coconut oil trend. Switched to using coconut oil to cook. For the first time in my life, my cholesterol shot up through the roof. I had always had low to normal cholesterol levels. I knew immediately after the blood test that coconut oil must have been the cause. When I gave it up immediately my further blood test showed cholesterol went back to normal.
@Atheria4449 ай бұрын
I had that happen too.
@chanakyabharat7569 ай бұрын
Mine too
@JodieGreen-v2u9 ай бұрын
Young coconut water is different from matured brown coconuts
@Arugula1009 ай бұрын
Coconut water is more healthy than Gatorade which is ultra processed beverage with lots of sugar! Coconut water has natural electrolytes and rich in potassium. No artificial or added sugar.
@monikatunstall709 ай бұрын
Hi I am waiting for caption or subtitles to turn on by setting. I hope you did not forget about it. Many thanks. I always enjoy watching and learning a lot from you. Thanks for sharing rich education in the world. 🤟
@GloriaMommyofXYZ9 ай бұрын
Polynesians, Caribbeans, Indians, and many others may find it surprising to hear advice against consuming coconuts. It's akin to suggesting Mexicans avoid avocados. While for some, coconuts may only mean coconut milk or oil, they hold significant dietary importance globally. Coconuts offer lauric acid, medium-chain triglycerides, and antioxidants. Discouraging their consumption can be seen as ethnocentric and warrants a reconsideration of such advice. Personally, I will continue enjoying coconuts in my curries and as a childhood favorite with lime juice and chili powder.
@jasminealixandranorth9 ай бұрын
Life span of Polynesians is barely past mid life - rarely do they make it past the mid 60s.
@GloriaMommyofXYZ9 ай бұрын
@bluejasmine1087 today. Because their diets have been Westernized. They're eating Spam and other garbage that was not part of their ancestral diet.
@kathysharp75519 ай бұрын
That's a really interesting prospective that I had not thought of. Sounds kind of like telling a Cajun to stop eating Cajun food (full of cream, butter, oil, seafood, and meat). I grew up in Cajun land. I still prefer to have the facts. Then I can make informed decisions, whatever those decisions are based on my own priorities. I gave up the Cajun food. For me, quality of health trumps culture. But, lots of people (actually, probably most people) feel differently. I want my last 20 years of life to be as physically comfortable, mobile, and pain free as possible.
@GloriaMommyofXYZ9 ай бұрын
@@kathysharp7551 My previous response was removed, so I'll share it again. Traditional Polynesian diets were healthy before Western influences altered them. Similarly, Cajun cuisine has evolved from its original French roots, losing some of its traditional elements. The Mexican diet also transformed over time due to Spanish introductions, leading to health concerns like obesity and high soda consumption. Despite this, ancestral Mexican foods like coconuts, avocados, mamey, and papaya remain among the healthiest choices.
@simonalexandercritchley4399 ай бұрын
Palm oil or kernel is also high saturated fat. Read the ingredient list and nutritional guide on products as both coconut and palm is included in a lot of canned or packet foods from chocolate to ready meals etc. A little coconut now and then may be ok but not the oil which is concentrated,best used on your skin.
@alwayslearning83659 ай бұрын
Thanks. Great convesation and information. 👍👍
@estherlyncelestinocardenas39429 ай бұрын
since im young i drink coconut water almost everyday,,we cook food with coconut oil,,,im 61 now and im healthy using coconut oil,drinking coconut water,,,almost our recipe we use coconut,,,and our place we live long my gtand mother died 105 yrs old my mother died at 87 yrs old,,so i believe coconut is healthy food
@jasminealixandranorth8 ай бұрын
Famous last words :)
@frompizzaaddicttovegan9 ай бұрын
The graphics for your podcast Chuck are outstanding. Love the bright colors and seeing you two
@MultiStarQuantumCoaching4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for continuing to educate us all!
@murraybrockway65409 ай бұрын
Just saw an OTR video saying Polynesians are able to survive on coconuts. Plus fresh coconut doesn't have sugar added like shredded coconut sold in the grocery store. At least it is not a trans fat. Really wanted to try a bunch of Asian recipes with coconut.
@kathysharp75519 ай бұрын
Oh, another idea for an even thicker result would be tofu and coconut extract blended with a blender.
@hraj40109 ай бұрын
Any natural product when processed heavily is bad including coconut milk or coconut oil -what’s missing or misleading in this video is the question-Is coconut pulp or coconut meat when eaten whole or slightly processed like coconut chutney (with full fiber content ) is bad or good ? I would appreciate if Dr Bernard (whos work I really respect ) can take up this question for clarification
@kathysharp75519 ай бұрын
I think he said that the coconut flesh/meat is high in saturated fat. It's toward the begining of the video when he contrasted avocados.
@kathysharp75519 ай бұрын
Found it. It's at about minute 3:30.
@AzerPaul9 ай бұрын
Good info, as usual with you two guys. Thank you.
@jbidwell6059 ай бұрын
Great interview. I ADORE Dr Barnard. Did you see that he was interviewed by "Diary of a CEO" - (btw, it was a brilliant interview) and it got banned on his podcast channel. I think people should protest this censorship of Dr Barnard at the Diary of a CEO channel.
@ima73339 ай бұрын
Young coconut flesh got significantly less fat. Young coconut water is better than gatorade. I personally use coconut oil in my hair before wash & for massage.
@benda777nba9 ай бұрын
I have been using coconut milk in my curries to provide body and flavor...at 1st just lite but decided to try full fat but have not seen a differemce in weight....so still going to use it😂
@tarabooartarmy36549 ай бұрын
I hope you don’t regret that later. Trust me, no amount of flavor is worth clogged arteries, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart arrhythmia, high blood sugar, etc.
@Furiouspaul9 ай бұрын
I can understand why coconut milk and oil is bad, but Barnard never specifically said that coconut meat is bad. Coconut meat has fiber which helps lower cholesterol, combine that with the high HDL you get from the meat and i would think things would balance out better. Plus there is studies showing nations who live on coconut meat never have heart issues. Where are the studies showing coconut meat is bad?
@kathysharp75519 ай бұрын
Check out the video starting around minute 3 or 3:30. He talks about the saturated fat.
@Cherish..29 ай бұрын
A lot of people are talking about " oil pulling " with coconut oil. ❓ if you spit out the oil will still enough of it be absorbed somehow into your system
@kathysharp75519 ай бұрын
I thought oil pulling was a total scam??
@medicinewomanasia9 ай бұрын
Oil pulling is not a new innovation , it’s a therapy from Ayurveda….
@Shalomolampeace5 күн бұрын
I loooove listening to this doctor Thank you❤❤❤
@StarchyVintageVegan9 ай бұрын
The guy who asked about wind-inducing coconut - I wonder if he means tinned coconut cream/milk? In the UK, it's full of sulphur to preserve it, which has to be released, hence the upset tum and bloating 🤭 Good luck with the book release Dr B 🍀
@jillipoo19 ай бұрын
This is the first PCRM video that I felt really fell short of adequate coverage of the topic at hand. We know Dr Barnard is not a fan of coconut so there was nothing new here. Key questions that SHOULD have been posed: 1. Dr Joel Fuhrman says that coconut cream is less of a fat bomb because it contains ground up coconut flesh, thereby providing some fiber. Coconut milk, on the other hand, is pure fat Where does Dr Barnard stand on this statement ? 2. What’s the lowdown on shredded coconut? Even Dr Will Bulsiewicz tosses some into his oatmeal! 3. Lots of people drink coconut water for electrolytes. Surely better than Gatorade? I would have liked answers to these questions
@cilrofcmgmt54999 ай бұрын
Thank you for clarifying that! It makes sense that nature would put the coconut high in a tree. I could listen to Dr Barnard all day long!
@jakobw1359 ай бұрын
Why is coconut any more unhealthy than eating animal foods - including dairy?
@kathysharp75519 ай бұрын
I don't think he said that. If your giving up animal food (in part bc it is high in saturated fat, which causes heart disease), then you may want to examine your coconut intake for the same reason. But, we all do just one step at a time. And, we are all at different steps/stages of your personal journey.
@JorjaFox669 ай бұрын
I would argue we should not use coconut oil externally, either we like to think what we put in our skin stays on the outside, but it doesn’t it’s absorbed into our system into our bloodstream, and that saturated fat is not need to be in our body at all
@Hyperion10409 ай бұрын
What about coconut yogurt? Good, bad or neutral?
@jillipoo19 ай бұрын
I agree. This should have been specifically addressed
@tarabooartarmy36549 ай бұрын
@@jillipoo1why? Saturated fat is saturated fat. Just look at the label of coconut yogurt. It’s got a lot of saturated fat in a tiny portion. I buy it once in a blue moon as a rare treat, but it’s not good for you.
@abhijitborah30059 ай бұрын
What about raw coconut meat?
@bluejean-19687 ай бұрын
It blows my mind that soy baby formula is healthy.
@veganwinter20908 ай бұрын
PAN? In the coconut fat molecule, is there an advantage of no presence of sulfur and sulphuric acid , as found also in plant derived proteins and calcium. versus the exact makeup of that fat molecule protein or calcium from an animal source.
@janetthoke80273 ай бұрын
Hoping that sometime soon you all can address the MCT oil craze that is prevalent even in the vegan community. There is a wonderful vegan (and sustainable) supplement company that is adding MCT oil to its supplement and many prominent vegans are promoting it. I, personally, won’t consume it, but would love to hear what Dr. Barnard has to say on the subject.
@Bobbystringsfannibbles3 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr so true I had my alt in the 500’s and was so sick My gi Dr and I finally realized it was the coconut oil I cook in Switched to olive oil and now high normal alt
@Flash777-b5p3 ай бұрын
What about CBD oil with MCT oil for inflammation and pain, is that ok to take in small quantities? Does anyone have information on that? I have Spinal Stenosis and experience a lot of pain in my arm and neck due to the pinched nerves, there’s a blend of CBD oil with MCT oil and Turmeric extract in it and they say it’s great for pain, was wondering if anyone has any advice on this, is it healthy to take??
@jasonc89109 ай бұрын
Thank you
@edithattreed47629 ай бұрын
I only believe what I can see through the experiences of Islanders that have eaten it for so many generations 😅
@jasminealixandranorth9 ай бұрын
The problem there is that their longevity rate is pretty low - rarely past mid 60's.
@yoniash9 ай бұрын
There are many lectures and videos of different researches and professors about the health benefits and healing properties of coconut oil, based on evidence, despite the saturated fats. So I'm not sure what to take out from this.
@jaunellmiller20039 ай бұрын
What about the type of fat though? Isnt it Medium fatty chain fats from coconut?
@longevitycoach15738 ай бұрын
This doc was one of my motivations to go carnivore 6 years ago, thanks vegans I’m a carnivore today.
@Rajesh-Ravilisetti9 ай бұрын
This is the first unconvincing video from Dr.
@vernanarzekalski34848 ай бұрын
My ancestors🇵🇼ate coconut oil, they were healthy with washboard abs. Today they’re high in obesity, illnesses & short lifespan due to adopting western lifestyle😢 I do use cold pressed coconut for oil pulling and also for cuts & scapes, helps with fast healing. I’m not sure if it will work for everyone or it only works on some who were raised in tropical 🌴 climate. Tried on my European husband, but it didn’t work…
@Arugula1004 сағат бұрын
Gatorade had hatmful dyes and lots of added sugar. It is banned in Europe. Coconut water has no added sugar and lots of electrolytes.
@dianamarie16529 ай бұрын
Very interesting, I love coconut flakes, don’t use oil, but I have used coconut cream for my coffee. But only has saturated fat 1 gm. Just ordered Dr Neal’s book!
@sofiamiliaressis54038 ай бұрын
I’m on high fat carnivore diet and eat fresh coconut meat. I too don’t use coconut oil. The meat is low carb, high fat, low oxalate, low glycation and it’s the perfect snack when l don’t have time for a sit down meat meal.
@dianamarie16528 ай бұрын
@@sofiamiliaressis5403 meat does not agree with me. Only eat it once in a while. Too much cholesterol and very high in fat. Not for me.
@Johnny-xs4tg9 ай бұрын
1:54 - 1:57 "Healthful or non-healthful."
@philsmith54009 ай бұрын
Shouldn't it have been titled, "...Healthy or Nut?" 🙂
@bonniepatterson8789 ай бұрын
😂
@sushantsourav12599 ай бұрын
Correction - in India we always maintained its good, and should be eaten in moderation...and we do not pay a damn to the new university or pharma industry studies of Europe or US because we know they are biased. Empirical evidence of thousands of years cannot be washed out because someone who studies chemistry for 4 years or lets say 6 years and lets add another 10 years of research decided to do a funded study...we believe the sum of parts is greater than the whole.
@sramkissoon1009 ай бұрын
Fully support your comment, I live in the Caribbean and for as long as I can remember our culture drinks young coconut water and it has many benefits
@TheVafa959 ай бұрын
Dismissing scientific evidence just because for a million years we have been eating the same way so it is the proof of healthy living, is not reasonable. Just look at the number of overweight people around you.
@TheVafa959 ай бұрын
@@sramkissoon100 as you mentioned in moderation, but we do not live in times of moderation. So when he talks about something being bad for health, he is not addressing the construction worker or farmer who drinks fresh coconut once a while. He is addressing those of us who use coconut oil in many dishes and are overweight. Or drink the concentrated pulp in packet frequently as a refreshing drink.
@sifaatulwakiah92019 ай бұрын
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰـهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ Indonesia also have . .. just don't over cook your coconut ... never heppent whit your healt
@valeriefromoregon9 ай бұрын
Indian people use a lot of it in their hair actually took much in my opinion. I’m a hairstylist and see often very greasy hair with coconut oil.
@vidyasagarkumar26509 ай бұрын
Q. Humble request to share some more Indian Asian raw Fruits for better Gut health issues and SIBO ISSUES WITH huge under weight issues and chronic cystitis issues and RBC issues please 🙏
@FOODORASMA9 ай бұрын
Don’t go coconuts 🥥
@EatingWellwithDiabetes9 ай бұрын
Coconut water is a great source of potassium and a great natural whole food for hydration. In the tropical islands, that’s what we use it for. We need to consider cultural and geographical differences when discussing these things.
@EatingWellwithDiabetes9 ай бұрын
I think opinions in the video are a bit slanted from a western viewpoint and there is lack of balance in terms of benefits as used in tropical countries
@jdw04269 ай бұрын
Well that's a loss of a lot of free calories from my backyard. Can whole uncooked coconut meat be that bad for you?
@sarahmoon24349 ай бұрын
What about coconut sugar?
@adiohead9 ай бұрын
It's the saturated fat that's the problem, not the sugar.
@winnersofchampions9 ай бұрын
I think the good doctor needs to research coconut water as it is loaded with various minerals and electrolytes like potassium, calcium, manganese, antioxidants, amino acids, and cytokinins. Coconut water is the best source of potassium and contains almost 470 mg of potassium. It is low in calories, carbohydrates, and sugar, unlike other juices.
@nic22224 ай бұрын
Sat eating my coconut watching this 🤣Maybe I won't eat quite so much in future!
@anettesinn2809 ай бұрын
Yes. It is ALL marketing
@Ramtechnical099 ай бұрын
Coconut is best superfood in the world as researchers said
@lcmlcm24609 ай бұрын
I would imagine that coconut water is better than gatorade because of the artificial flavors and sweeteners
@laurenwarren94349 ай бұрын
With great respect Vaseline and coconuts are vastly different for topical application. Vaseline is a toxic petroleum product which I would never put on my body! For topical use … natural coconut all the way.
@Arugula1009 ай бұрын
Dr Barnard's cookbook recipes specify coconut sugar. Is that really healthy? Isnt that as bad as cane sugar? If so, why are they in his cookbooks?
@adiohead9 ай бұрын
Avoid saturated fat, sugar isn't as bad.
@timwhite42889 ай бұрын
Clickbait title bashing coconut. You are mischaracterizing coconut based on daisy chain of proxies. Coconuts are saturated fat, coconuts raise cholesterol, higher cholesterol is bad. Absolutely in every context? As Paracelsus wrote 500 years ago, Dose, host, timing and combinations make a poison or a cure.
@chongseitmooi25939 ай бұрын
ilov fresh coconut water n tender young coconut fruits
@MeatHeals9 ай бұрын
The vegans have lost the plot again (unsurprisingly). I healed my body by eating a lot of saturated fat and getting rid of carbs. When I started the process I was still a vegetarian, so coconut oil played a big role. If you think cholesterol is a problem, you need to educate yourself. Study after study shows high cholesterol levels are associated with a long life.
@sofiamiliaressis54038 ай бұрын
I’m a high fat carnivore and l eat coconut meat snacks (not the oil) in between my meat meals.
@northerncoloradotransparen14549 ай бұрын
After months in Asia I hope I do not die from all the fresh coconut water I have daily.
@Rmirabil19 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@injectnerkleckner9 ай бұрын
🙏🔥
@romeovelasco41519 ай бұрын
Coconut is good for the health may it be oil, meat milk whatever. Yes it raises cholesterol level both HDL and LDL. LDL is not bad, what is bad is the high level of triglycerides in LDL coming from refined sugar fats and processed carbohydrates... You got it all wrong...
@Jodie-masterson9 ай бұрын
Exactly 👍
@adiohead9 ай бұрын
LDL is bad.
@Jodie-masterson9 ай бұрын
@@adiohead nope 👎
@WarriorOfTruth9 ай бұрын
LDL is absolutely bad. Just forcing a comment means nothing. It's a medical fact
@Jodie-masterson9 ай бұрын
@@WarriorOfTruth false
@berthasherman52129 ай бұрын
From what I have read about soy and the amount of excess hormones that it has, it is not a good source of food for babies, children and women in their reproductive years as it adds additional hormones to the body causing all types of health problems. Try eating soy and taking birth control pills, it's too much for the body to handle. Hormone overload. What does too many hormones do to male testosterone levels? What brand of soy does the doctor recommend for a baby to consume? Maybe soy can be a good source of support for menopausal women? Maye be we have been pushed the wrong kind of soy to eat..😮❤❤❤
@ghoshdd9 ай бұрын
This is totally crap. I'm eating 3 brown coconuts on average per week. Also, I take coconut oil and MCT I l every day. I never had any medication in last 10 years and all my lab works including cholesterol, are normal.
@jackmag40569 ай бұрын
This dr must of had a bad experience with a coconut
@valeriefromoregon9 ай бұрын
Coconut isn’t healthy especially coconut oil .. that’s my experience and it’s a laxative … lol.
@charitygobodzo9 ай бұрын
Good morning sirs, are you guys confused? Please stop confusing people like me who's trying to benefit from the goodness of mother nature. Please leave black people and their foods alone. Dear Dr. you sound like you're confused you don't even know what to say. Mr. Host thank you for your brilliant questions. Are you depriving us from best foods, what must I eat then? Thanks n b blsd.