Doctor Reveals "Healthiest" Grocery Store Items

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There are so many options when shopping for food at the grocery store, so I wanted to show you how I, as a doctor, mike the right decisions for my health when walking down the aisles. Today we talk about tomatoes, green beans, turkey, honey, sweeteners, greek yogurt, berries, popcorn, leafy greens, spinach, kale, cheese, and so much more all within a cool new Amazon Fresh location!
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[@Artly_YT]

My mom said when I was little she would put vegetables in almost every food without us knowing to make us like vegetables when we were older. It WORKED

[@4DREAM3R]

😂

[@Zanian19]

It had the opposite effect on me. All that celery in my frosted flakes gave me green PTSD.

[@user-ni7ui1nk8p]

@@Zanian19 celery is absolutely horrid though so that’s an exception.

[@officialproman]

Bruh everything veg is made up of vegetables 💀🗿

[@Ragnarok-Productions]

@@user-ni7ui1nk8p I love celery with peanut butter

[@random.xoxo_]

mike: "and it's actually hard to find this flavor of popcorn" also mike: * proceeds to take all of the popcorn on the shelf *

[@komos63]

he is the reason why its hard to find

[@wolfpackflt670]

Scarcity Trap

[@marcpower4167]

Doctor Mike taking all the popcorn and not sharing with the other children.....tsk tsk tsk.

[@alexlucan-arjoca4382]

@@komos63 Makes lots of sense.

[@brinegamersproductionsmedia]

And Mike wonders why it's hard to find that flavor of popcorn...

[@caimacler7712]

I love that he emphasises that each person has a different healthy diet for them. Because of stomach issues, my diet is low fiber, low fat. Because of a heart issue, I need high sodium. Which is very different from most people, but it’s the healthiest diet for me!

[@Eclipse-lw4vf]

isnt high sodium? like worse for your heart id think?

[@mckenzieserenity]

​@@Eclipse-lw4vfsodium increases blood pressure, which is already normal or high for most people. If OP has low blood pressure as a result of their heart condition, then they would need more sodium to help their blood pressure out.

[@Therealtayacorfe]

Wow

[@Metroid250]

​@@Eclipse-lw4vfnormally, yes. There are conditions like hypotension, hyponatremia (low sodium in blood), or POTS benefit from the higher sodium. Doesn't automatically mean go crazy with bacon and spam, it's more of adding more salt to whole foods and eating higher-sodium foods like Celery

[@killer109536]

@@mckenzieserenity It's actually the opposite, I know we aren't talking about sugar here but there's actually a lot of misinformation about sodium. Sugar sucks up a lot of water, so what do you think happens when you have a lot of excess sugar? A lot of excess water, aka.. higher blood pressure! Sodium does the opposite of what you think, sodium does not absorb water, but rather water CHASES it, so when you go to the bathroom, your kidneys actually shoot out salt, and the water chases it, same thing when you sweat, you excrete salt and the water chases it. Sodium levels are very very tightly controlled by the body within the bloodstream, and the body actually really struggles with sodium deficiency , and will actually take it out of the colon(the colon can only excrete salt and water) , and that's part of what causes constipation, low sodium, less water/salt in the colon. If you think this isn't true then, here's a simple thing you can do. Put some sugar on your counter, or in a bowl, and put a bit of water on it and watch as it soaks up all that water. Do the same with salt, and you'll see the exact opposite. The same thing occurs within your body. Don't demonize salt, it's very important, but just like anything else, excess is probably problematic long term.

[@megmoore1110]

My only critique Doc is that you should always purchase your frozen food 2nd to last and then refrigeration last. This aids in ensuring your cold food has less time to rise to room temperature. Just a little tip from me to you 😁

[@ked49]

But getting them first puts a timer on your trip, thus making you buy less unnecessary

[@extrastuff9463]

Yup that's why they are last on my list, I did get the impression he doesn't normally shop there and there was some exploration and looking at new items in there. Doing things like getting the frozen and refigerated food last gets mildly more challenging if there are multiple cold stored products sections in such a store. I usually do my shopping by bicycle and they go into my pannier bags on a 15-20 minute trip so it's essential to get things over with quickly after that, preferably last ones to grab in the store and no visits to other places afterwards. During autumn and winter there are days though when refrigerated things can sit in the bags outside just fine while going to other shops. On warmer days I tend to use a double layer of those insulated bags that I bring from home with a suitable amount of frozen ice packs already in it. Even ice cream reliably makes it home safely using that method which is a good benchmark for not letting it get too warm.

[@gaedingar9791]

Therefore I use isolated bags or a cooler especially in summer. In the store I try to start at the entrance and got to the checkout on the shortest route that gets me to all items on my list. That way, I am less likely to buy things I don't need. Also, I live quite near to the store, so a trip for groceries lasts usually under an hour, heading out to coming back. Since I have the option, I use my car for frozen stuff to shorten the commute. The physic behind that problems are called thermodynamics and they're pretty slow. Outside a gigantic heatwave, you should be fine.

[@LanCeeXD]

​@@ked49who said anything about putting it first

[@H3II0TH3RE]

​@@LanCeeXDu miss reading the comment he's saying that putting it first would be better because it rushes you to but the things u need faster therefore u don't have enough time to get unnecessary things

[@ninab7626]

Dr Mike waking up at night and cracking open a can of sardines is gonna live rent free in my head now😂

[@justmegumi34]

Lol

[@elvirasancheznot.2668]

Lol

[@carolynmacdonald7024]

🤣 My boyfriend does this. It is a curse.

[@tacogod9131]

honestly

[@MegaTigertime]

I think the bare thought of sardines would cure my hunger, lol

[@person7607]

Congrats on 10 million

[@just-a-circle]

12 likes and no comments let me fix that

[@person7607]

@@just-a-circle hahahahah

[@sussybaka4200]

Boi

[@DoctorMike]

Thank you mcuhoooo

[@whiteman12]

Hey you stole my pfp

[@AW-vi3df]

4:13 100% true. As a kid in America, we never ever ever had junk food in my house. I did not eat my first fruit by the foot or pop tart until my late teens. I was not exposed to fast food until my late teens early 20s. This made a huge difference in my diet and my lifestyle.

[@bah5156]

Can we just appreciate how mike knows all the nutritional information off the top of his head 😂

[@grabble7605]

He's a doctor. He's supposed to know.

[@siddhantfursule829]

And also, he had his phone out which listed all the nutritional information, when it came to the numbers, and btw everybody has a general knowledge of what nutrients are packed in what food items, like we all know carrots have a lot of beta carotene, and vitamin A, we all know that oranges and lemons and other citrus fruits have a lot of vitamin C. We all know that bananas have a lot of potassium. So on and so forth.

[@RiddleMrs]

It’s known that he spends a lot of time researching nutrition and exercise. You just learn that stuff after a while. Happened to me while I was tracking a lot of things I was eating.

[@ryoasuka6620]

Its almost like he is a doctor

[@kevinalkhal30]

@@grabble7605 Not really, you'd be surprised the little amount of education doctors receive on nutrition during school. For example, the medical college I go to only teaches one course in nutrition to the med students and that's it. Most of this information Mike is providing was probably researched by himself or learned from other colleagues at the hospital (registered dietitians).

[@alyssasullivan8501]

This was so cool. I was well aware that it was sponsored throughout... but it didn't feel corny. You truly took a sponsored opportunity and turned it into an educational one. 99% of people don't have an Amazon fresh store near by. So you sold the product.. without selling anything other than helpful knowledge. I had no idea that frozen berries still had the nutrients we need. I also paid a great deal of attention to what you DIDN'T buy. No pasta 😭 no easy frozen meals. This was the classiest and most helpful sponsored post I'd ever seen!

[@alyssasullivan8501]

@@gnarthdarkanen7464 wild how I didn't ask you

[@ThiccZuccy]

Ik the closest one to me would be the one where he went to in NY, which would be a 3 hour drive for me

[@Shadowmere29]

I think pasta can still be healthy if you get a whole grain variety!

[@JohnNaru2112]

@@Shadowmere29 Even regular pasta can be fine if you're using it like it's supposed to be, it's a carb and an energy source. It is easy to over do though which is why it's hard to balance right unless you really make an effort to eat right in other areas.

[@Absbabs88]

Too bad it was Amazon, because the basic concept is awesome.

[@DoveSh4mp0o]

I love that Dr.Mike talked about the nutrition and what’s in potatoes for 10 seconds straight and probably longer cuz it was sped up. 😂

[@DoveSh4mp0o]

@@haroldbalczac6431 ok

[@commenter5901]

SWEET potatoes. Regular potatoes are almost straight carbs and have very little nutritional benefits.

[@roxyp7569]

I started watching Dr. Mike from a video with his nephews. He was telling them about how instagram images isn’t what real life people and life are like. After that, I subscribed immediately. As someone with two daughters, this is the education and awareness we need to spread to our young communities! Also, his advice is beneficial for health and he seems to have a very positive outlook on taking care of your health! 😊

[@kelseymcqueary8084]

You’re grocery list is literally mine haha. I’m a nutrition and dietetics major and I introduced my teacher to Dave’s Killer Bread. She was very impressed.

[@kateofone]

Does it have seed oil though? We have to avoid soybean, canola or sunflower oil. Better options are grass feed butter, tallow or olive oil.

[@betc293]

​@@kateofonenot the seed oil police👀 🚨

[@phillipsmom6252]

@@kateofoneno oil in this bread

[@Psilomuscimol]

You are grocery list? Dr.Mike is a grocery list.

[@Psilomuscimol]

​@@kateofone. Soy, canola, and sunflower suck anyway. Peanut oil or beef fat is the best for flavor. I am a deep fry enthusiast sorta.

[@jamieholliday7189]

I would love to see a video on healthy shopping at places like dollar tree, dollar general, or big lots. A lot of us want to be healthy but live in places that don’t have a lot of fresh produce. What canned and frozen foods are the best?

[@xXheartszXx]

Look for low sodium in canned veggies, and fruits should be in water as opposed to syrup. Frozen veggies: Brussels sprouts, carrots, corn

[@YoGabbaGibbs]

Dollar tree has great frozen veggies and I think they have bags of different beans. You have to soak and cook the beans on your own, which takes a little extra time planning. However, the frozen and bagged varieties won't have the added salt that many canned varieties do of beans, veggies, etc. And totally agree with the comment above by Cindy- the fruits in syrup are usually loaded with extra (unnecessary) sugar. If you can find frozen, that is a great option!

[@faithnichole4949]

The channel Frugal Fit Mom has some great videos about shopping on a budget at stores like Aldi, Walmart, and dollar stores

[@okayfriendd1704]

Frozen produce is snap frozen so the nutrients don't degrade, the texture and stuff can be affected but there's little nutritional difference between fresh and frozen produce

[@craigbryant9925]

For context most of my background is in cookery and nutrition. One tip I can give is if you don't have access to or can't afford locally grown, fresh produce rather opt for frozen over canned. Most produce is harvested at the correct time and frozen shortly after so they're usually "fresher" than a lot of supermarket produce that tends to get harvested early and then goes through a long journey to get to your shelves where it could sit for a couple of weeks before you buy it. Canned produce usually has high levels of salt or sugar added to preserve them. The biggest common differences I have found between cheap and expensive frozen produce is that the cheap ones aren't as "refined". Like green beans that still have the stalk end, stones or pieces of branches and a few pieces that don't look as "nice". If you're buying cheap frozen food then you may want to spend a few seconds just picking through it to see if there's any bits that you may not want to eat before you cook it.

[@MelliKi2017]

Thank you for talking about the importance of spices! I have so many spices in my kitchen it's overwhelming sometimes but my food is never boring. Just be careful what you are grabbing because some of those premixed seasonings have added stuff like sugar and starches.

[@carolynmacdonald7024]

YES. Healthy food doesn't have to taste boring and crappy.

[@laurao3274]

I'm often told my food is very delicious. There's no big mystery as to why. American food tends to be boring and bland. I use lots of herbs and spices in my cooking, and more onions and garlic than most.

[@hazukichanx408]

There's a huge variety of dressings you can make with just some sour cream (14% fat or so, or use yoghurt if that works for you) and various spices. This really helps when I know I need to eat some vegetables, but I also want them to taste good - you can make a spicy dressing, a garlic dressing, a mild dressing with some umami from soy sauce, a tangy mustard/dijon dressing, or something herbal if you prefer. Or just the simple creaminess of plain sour cream, maybe a little salt. Loads of possibilities.

[@Aj-ge6ku]

If you are not Indian, then you don't have much spice. Trust me, we are spice lords

[@AbdulazizAlAzmi-pu7ns]

Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful and well-presented. Your time and effort is most appreciated!

[@allieclarno1081]

This video was really well-done and helpful, I have been searching for a doctor’s opinion on which foods to buy, how they help, and even exactly what vitamins are in them for a while now. I also watch all of your videos regularly. Thank you so much, Dr. Mike!

[@ljeans531]

Doctor Mike has got to be one of the most Wholesome channels on KZbin. He doesn't pretend to be perfect and is always trying to grow and improve with us! Congrats on 10mil and please keep helping the world learn and take charge of our own health!

[@yosouljaboy7]

I genuinely would LOVE to see more content like this, because I'm someone who absolutely has NO idea what to do when it comes to food. Both in buying, and in preparing it, and I literally sat down and took notes for my next shopping trip because there was so much good, easily understandable information here that made me feel a lot more confident in what I could be buying that's better for me and my individual health. Thanks, Doctor Mike!

[@laurao3274]

The best thing you can do for yourself for shopping and cooking is to do a weekly meal plan. For years, I just winged it, but that generally resulted in late meals and wasted food. The main thing you want to keep in mind for a nutritious and healthy diet is to buy and cook whole foods, with as little processing involved as possible. I.e. if you want corn, buy it fresh, canned, or frozen, but make sure it's plain, and doesn't have a sauce. You can add a little salt and butter yourself, or whatever your recipe says. When you're first starting out in cooking, your safest route is to follow recipes exactly. Once you get better at cooking, then you can start to experiment. When you're inexperienced, experimenting usually leads to some culinary disasters. And by the way, you don't need to pay for recipes. There are some good ones online, but I prefer to go to the library and borrow cookbooks. Recipes from the general public are often bad, but cookbooks are written by professionals.

[@Lhikan634]

Something to add is that you can also Google recipes if you find yourself needing to use some odd ingredients but don't want to make multiple dishes. I've found some great recipes that way. It's a good way of finding new ways to use ingredients as well Now, I really know my way around spices, so I've developed a few personal staples that use a few recipes as a base and then turn it into something quite different. Just knowing how to mix spices (like adobo seasoning or garam masala) can make a simple dish like chicken and rice become absolutely mouth-watering. I've actually got a dish I'm working on for a Friendsgiving where I came up with a new seasoning mix (basically Somali xawaash meets pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar), and I think I'm in love with it already. I also tend to focus on veggies I know I like and will use frequently (or ones that freeze well). For me this ends up being stuff like garlic, onion, and potato. Other veggies have more snacking value like sugar snap peas, so I may get those even if I don't have enough weekly recipes that would use them. If I find a recipe that uses something I normally don't have on hand, I'll try to find other recipes where I can use it and (hopefully) only have to put in one trip for groceries.

[@positivenergylife]

Now you know what to do, go and buy what Mike bought 😉

[@abbyglass9786]

no literally. im a college student that has NO idea how to shop/cook. i used some of these tips on my most recent trip and not only did i save time but also money!! i think i spent around $30 less than i normally do which is a lot for a broke student loll.

[@xladyfayre]

@@laurao3274 I was just telling my husband this yesterday. We forget about dinner then when it rolls around, nothing is thawed out. Then we end up eating junk xD

[@lylastuart-alban739]

Sometimes I think that not having junk food in the house might make kids eat it more. Not being allowed something often makes kids really binge on it when they can have it. Every friend I had that wasn’t allowed junk food always bought junk and candy and sweets at school, where kids who had access to it generally craved it a lot less

[@IAmebAdger]

Depends how you do it. I know I'm going to eat it if I buy it and I know I'll get addicted and buy more and eat more once I start. So I ask myself every time if I absolutely have to buy it and often the answer is no. Kids will eat snacks too if you have them if course, but they'll eat much less if they have to buy it with their pocket money while trying to save up for a video game.

[@idfk952]

Yeah, my mom rarely had junk food in the house when I was young, and when we did have it, there was no guarantee that we’d get it again, and now I I think I have a binging ed… sooo…

[@kitxxxxxxx]

​​@@IAmebAdger depends how old the kid is and lol you really think they're that responsible with budgeting and forethought of health and sugar addiction? Video games are expensive so depends on how much money they get and also their access to buying games. It's probably more likely that young kids would get sweets or whatever else is cheap and within reach at a store. They tend to operate on immediate gratification. Teenagers would be more likely to save up to buy something they want to enjoy, like a game.

[@aaabbb8812]

Fill your bins with celery, carrot, radishes cherry or plum tomatoes, fresh fruit, dried fruit, and nuts. NO SUGAR on anything, no starchy snacks like goldfish, pretzel or chips or cookies. Have boiled eggs on hand. You have to wean children from white sugar and starch from flour. White sugar is 10x more addictive than cocaine (look it up). Fruit, dried fruit, nuts and DARK chocolate for dessert items. Eventually, they will stop craving sugar. Remind them that going to the dentist can be "VERY" painful ( as a mom, sometimes you must be ruthless, lol). They will eventually lose their craving for sugar and processed foods. They won't even feel well if they eat them. That's how my parents did it, and it has worked to this day. I can't even eat very sweet things on a daily basis. Can't stand milk chocolate-too sweet. Otherwise, they will eat sugary things at home AND when they are out of your sight. Try to change their palate starting from home. See if it helps.

[@jerotoro2021]

"How a doctor goes shopping" I once watched my wife's nephrologist walk in to the hospital cafeteria and purchase 6 packaged egg salad sandwiches. We mentioned it in passing to our family doc and he says "oh yeah, those sandwiches are the only thing he eats, it's kind of scary". We all laughed, but it made me realize that doctors don't necessarily practice what they preach.

[@siddie27]

They most certainly do NOT! I used to watch almost all the MDs in my hospital sneak in behind the cafeteria serving area and load up on cheeseburgers, stacks of loaded fries, etc., as if we couldn’t see what they were eating. Oh- and ginormous full sugar soft drinks several times a day.

[@mummytrolls]

Honestly I don’t judge what a doctor or nurse grabs at those hospital cafeterias cuz most of that foods isn’t very healthy and they usually need something grab and go that they can eat fast. If I was as busy as a doctor during work I’d choose a sandwich over an apple too cuz I’d probably only have time to eat one of them.

[@putrisabreena6536]

As a Malaysian, sardines are the way to go! We usually add in some chillies, tomatoes, shallots and garlic to it and pair it with white rice. We don’t usually eat that specifically as snacks, but it’s affordable, filling and nutritious as a main course.

[@ruhenshamraaj8728]

As a malaysian, sardine sambal and sardine curry is probably one of the best things ever made.

[@skyelorspacex]

That sounds so delicious

[@jesstolley7193]

@@ruhenshamraaj8728 Oooh that sounds good!

[@antonnurwald5700]

That sounds delicious, i'm going to make this.

[@Psilomuscimol]

How about kippered herring? I like it better

[@moegan3978]

I love that you said the foods that are healthy are based on your OWN dietary needs. I feel like people get judged for picking certain foods that they view as unhealthy, but really it really depends on that person's own needs.

[@jaggae9]

Yup...me and my peanut butter :P

[@Psilomuscimol]

Helth for me is usually a 50/50 meat and vegetables diet. With pasta and rice and stuff much less

[@sathvamp1]

Yup. MY own dietary needs are... I need to BOTH save money AND be as healthy as possible. SO... I did finally invest the time (a solid three 16-hour days) calculating a "most frugal organic and whole food diet" (according to food in stores closest to me). I wanted to save money but refused to compromise health even one bit. The effect of all those calculations was that the [organic and whole] diet came out CHEAPER than regular! And, yes I did "percent nutrient per dollar" calculations for ALL 26 essential nutrients that are well known... for dozens of foods and played with an Excel spreadsheet until I got it down to some / ten in particular that got me at least 100% of all the nutrients at the most frugal price possible, and enough calories. It's going to be different per locale depending on exact prices of what, but for me they happened to be certain organic brands of: Carrots, bananas, oranges, grassfed milk, sunflower seeds, kale, oats, grassfed beef, potatoes and lentils. I actually did put myself on that diet (i.e. eat whatever I want of only those ten foods, and THEN address any remaining cravings IF I was still hungry)... and I went THREE WEEKS without ANY different craving. When I finally did have a different craving, it was for a whole organic duck (which I luckily had accessible!). But notice how it was not for a non-organic and/or processed food lol.

[@sathvamp1]

@@jaggae9 There is better vs. worse peanut butter though. If you see the term "hydrogenated" in the ingredients, sorry to say but that's a synthetic molecule that the body has no use for, and thus can clog things up.

[@lindaherrick1147]

This was such a fun and helpful video! Happy to see I’m already implementing a lot of these tips ☺️

[@Enjoyinglifeonedayatatime]

I love your grocery haul. Keep up the good work. Sardines are the unsung hero of the canned food, thanks for bringing them up.

[@luckypegasusvol7700]

Mike: So it's easy to keep a healty diet without snacks Also Mike: *Proceeds to take the enitre popcorn shelf*

[@DJBEANZzROADTO1K]

Only 40 cal😂

[@nemomukerji]

Popcorn is healthy the cup of butter isn't

[@arisucheddar3097]

Air popped popcorn is excellent for most people though. You can have it without butter by adding more of an herb/spice mix to it. In a pinch I'll do a swirl of good olive oil and toss it in that.

[@miriamrobarts]

It really depends on what you mean by "snacks". I think he just meant unhealthy snacks like cookies & processed snack foods. So he's showing a healthier alternative.

[@pauldee1102]

Congratulations on your 10 Million subs!! You became one of my inspiration for going to a Medical school next year. I'm learning a lot because of you and I hope everything works well to me. Can't wait to finally be a Nurse and work with you in the future!!!

[@DoctorMike]

Thanks so much, wishing you the best of luck on your medical journey!

[@pauldee1102]

​@@DoctorMike thank you so much, Dr. Mike!! Definitely will be doing my best. You're such a big help to us future medical students ❤️

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Congratulations on going to nursing school!!! That's awesome!!! Best wishes!!💜💖💜

[@pauldee1102]

​@@nailsofinterest thank you so much!!! 🤩

[@blagoevski336]

Congratulations bro

[@Georgia-hc8bz]

Hi Dr. Mikhail, I really enjoyed this video about nutritional food. I love your videos and I’ve been working hard to make a good habit out of a healthy lifestyle, so it makes it enjoyable for me to watch you talk about food nutrition. Thank you!

[@hoss70711]

Thank you for this. I'm a diabetic and a heart patient. This helps simplify grocery shopping for me!

[@reul00111]

Wow. I feel like a caveman. This is literally my first Dr. Mike video and I must say, I am incredibly impressed. First video with Pubmed embedded and legit (very) references. Bravo…as a practicing Nephrologist, you sir are amazing. New fan….

[@EllisKervick]

Welcome to the club

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[@itssteph263]

Get that bag Mike. Another thing I like about frozen vegetables is that for people who do meal prep it makes it alot easier to do since the veggies are already precut and sometimes preseasoned.

[@jkishhabi]

It's so easy now to make fast healthy and tasty meals at home even for the busiest people. Between pre cooked grilled chicken that is frozen and many different veggie blends and a large spice rack you can whip up a meal in 20 minutes or less from freezer to plate!

[@jkishhabi]

@@blue-variantX It is! I do both, on night's that I would have been tempted to eat fast food I use my frozen foods as they are fast to the lips but much skinnier on the hips than any major fast food chains foods. But a night I have time and energy to cook I eat, I cut and use fresh, and sometimes I cut up fresh and then freeze it in freezer bags for custom veggie blends.

[@SMthegamer1]

Time has long been an enemy of my health, pre-prepared veg is fantastic.

[@SMthegamer1]

@Sarah Nazareth It's better to just not season, if you don't like the way the vegetable tastes maybe don't eat it.

[@erinschnaedter6172]

Since I live alone, I love frozen fruits and vegetables! It makes for less waste since I can portion it out without worrying about the remainder not being eaten in time. I also enjoy many of the preseasoned ones, but I have to try to remember to read the label because sometimes they add in extra sugar to the mix.

[@ziljin]

This is such a good healthy eating grocery shopping video. No negativity or shaming like other healthy eating shopping videos.

[@simranpreetkaur1533]

So happy to come across this video.. . This is how my shopping list looks like from now ownwards… - Dr. Mike - more Dr. Mike - even more Dr. Mike - and even much more Dr. Mike.

[@frabol02]

As an Italian, you can't imagine how thankful I am to you for putting olive oil in your salad (it's very common here but definitely not abroad) and talking about its properties

[@arisucheddar3097]

It's honestly my favorite for simpler salads, which is what I have most often. Bit of olive oil, pinch of black pepper (unless it's arugula), squeeze of lemon, maybe a quick dust of fresh parm.

[@user-wt4fm7gf1f]

As a greek i second this

[@xladyfayre]

Packaged dressing is so full of salt and expensive. My mom always made her own dressing with olive oil and vinegar. I put it on my salads now that I'm grown.

[@heimdallcvl]

I do think that's a thing common to Mediterranean European countries. In Portugal we also usually serve our salads with olive oil and vinegar.

[@lindalee7408]

Yes

[@alanisbjurstrom2389]

As someone who struggles what to look for when shopping, this really helps!

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Me too! Although I wonder how affordable it is long term the healthier foods are usually more expensive

[@alanisbjurstrom2389]

@@whisperingwooper1763 Yeah in reality I could only get maybe half of this in one paycheck.

[@whisperingwooper1763]

@@alanisbjurstrom2389 same here and the fresh food usually spoils quickly so it makes it more difficult to not just get the cheaper longer lasting junk food

[@miriamrobarts]

​@@alanisbjurstrom2389 & @WhisperingWooper It is hard. There are also things you can do to save money. 1. Buy frozen meat instead of fresh, and less expensive cuts. Or if you can manage it, buy a whole chicken or turkey & break it down into cuts yourself. Or roast it whole, then cut it up to use in different dishes. Save the bones to make soup or broth. 2. Buy in bulk (if you can afford it up front, have space for it, and if you will use it before it goes bad). Consider splitting a package with someone. If you know someone who has a Costco or Sam's Club card, ask if you can go shopping with them. You don't need a card if you're with someone who has one (at least at Costco). Or ask them to buy you a store gift card & pay them back. This allows you to enter & shop on your own. Or find a shopping buddy & split the cost of the membership. If you go to Costco you can get their rotisserie chicken. They sell it below cost. You can cut it up to use in different dishes, and make the bones into soup. See if your grocery store has bulk bins where you can buy smaller amounts at bulk prices. This is great for things like rice, dry beans, pasta, nuts, seeds, etc. 3. Buy dried beans instead of canned. (Basically make anything from scratch that you can. It's usually healthier & less expensive.) 4. Buy fresh fruits & vegetables that are on sale (but make sure it's actually a good price), and pay attention to what you will actually eat before it goes bad. Carrots and onions are almost always inexpensive & can be used a lot of different ways. Buy frozen vegetables for things like broccoli & peas that are often more expensive fresh & go bad faster. 5. Buy popcorn kernels & learn to pop it yourself. 6. Don't buy beverages; just drink tap water. 7. Stay away from the middle of the store as much as possible. (Usually grocery stores place processed foods in the middle, and whole foods around the perimeter.) I hope some of these tips can help!

[@Hyper_Video103]

Amazing doc, thanks for the detailed and sound nutritionally correct information. I haven’t tried sardines, I usually slam a 120g box of Tuna post workout, but I’ll try out the sardines some day.

[@janetd4862]

Oh, you’re lucky to find the salt and pepper popcorn! I can sometimes find it at one store in a town 30 miles from me ☹️, but not often. At Christmas, I found their new flavor - white chocolate and peppermint - when I was in Minnesota, but never did see it around here. (I brought home five bags!)

[@RKNancy]

Just pop your own popcorn and add salt and pepper after the corn is done popping. Make sure to do it in a heavy bottom saucepan so that it pops evenly.

[@KoiMuffinz]

Hey Doctor Mike! I have been going thorough a very hard time ever since my grandma died in February. I watched your videos during that time and its the only thing that got me happy. I am just a kid and i told my parents about you, and i got so much better because of you! Thank you Doctor Mike!!!!!❤ Edit: Congrats on 10 million man!!!!!!👍👍👍

[@youtuber-nx5en]

Take Care. I know you're strong. Lots of love. ❤️❤️

[@jt.8144]

Elden Ring for the Win Little Buddy!!

[@FlowerPower-cf2fp]

So sorry for your loss. I know it hurts but it does get easier as time passes. ❤️

[@KoiMuffinz]

Thank you so much guys! It helps out alot knowing that there are other people who care too! Thank you guys!!!!!🙌❤️

[@KoiMuffinz]

@@jt.8144 Yeaaaa!!!!!

[@elecampane]

Congrats on the 10 mil! How about a series of videos "cooking healthily with dr Mike"? I know Mike doesn't cook much, but I'm certain the team can still make a show

[@aishwaryakulkarni5823]

He's done a few of such videos. One was where he showed his breakfast!

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

Oh, that would be so cool with Pam! Dr Mike + Pam cooking healthy=😍😍😍!!!

[@elecampane]

@@aishwaryakulkarni5823 there indeed were several such videos, but a) we could always use more b) they were more of a situational thing ("watch how I cook a given meal"), and less of a comprehensive guide (is it healthy to use extra virgin olive oil for high-temperature cooking? Are there ways to make healthy pastry? How much freezing or heat lowers nutritional value of different foods?) c) being made to cook for his KZbin audience more, Mike might get more comfortable with cooking for himself, which he now isn't really, as he indicates in some videos

[@bradschneider82]

@@cheryl-lynnmehring8606 Man what? Pam is annoying rat

[@aishwaryakulkarni5823]

@@elecampane yes that makes sense!

[@heavymetalsuperhero]

Working in the military, watching this helps me out, because I’ve been finding new and different ways to make healthy meals

[@taylorshai]

Thank you, very helpful ❤

[@nerd26373]

We see here how Doctor Mike goes the extra mile to provide useful information for us here who are keen on grocery shopping. Seems like everywhere you look, there’s bound to be healthy food options in store for a couple of costumers roaming around the aisles.

[@DoctorMike]

Yesss so important to put good stuff in your body 🎉

[@blagoevski336]

@@DoctorMike yup

[@S0M3-R4ND0M-GUY]

@@DoctorMike i really like this video because i want to have a better diet and i trust you as your a doctor and a very healthy person! thank you

[@kaimojepaslt]

lmfao ,he just did an ad , and cashed in big money. stupid sheeps :)

[@maxinetheron5231]

I HAVE SEEN U IN SO MANY PLACES, small world?

[@entercreativename]

As a nurse, this is also a lot of what I do when I grocery shop, of course with alterations for my own nutritional needs. Incidentally, one of my favorite desserts are those berries cleaned and cut up with some balsamic vinegar drizzled on it, or over yogurt! Congratulations on ten million subs!!! It's great having quality content like this available on the platform!

[@adrielburned6924]

Thank you for being a nurse! Years in hospitals, surgeries, rehab, chemo and home visits, I only remember the nurses. Very fond memories. Thank you. 💗🌹

[@trombonesarecool1]

I think that Dr. Mike is one of the only people who has ever made me feel better about my diet

[@shannon8254]

Me too lol! Everyone's diet is different. This may sound horrible---I have been eating processed foods for 20 years, and I don't have cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol (well, my mom has it because she is an alcoholic), any health problems. I do try to eat veggies and fruit on a daily basis and try to drink a lot of water. I have a bit of belly fat, which is probably caused by my portions because I eat large portions (trying to cut my portions down). Plus, my dad has lost a lot of weight for the past 10+ years through processed foods. He cut down his portions and is fine. I can't afford Whole Foods because I don't want to spend a lot of money on food, especially when I am going to move out of my parents soon. We, my family, don't starve ourselves haha. My family has other expenses to take care of (e.g., medical bills, car bills, etc). Plus, I live in a small town and don't have a Whole Foods market.

[@kimrose80]

I appreciate your zest for life..I feel it gives hope for others to try their best to live well..

[@carlospolk5033]

As a chef, yes! I agree 100% about a lot of what you said. -Definitely make a list so you stay on track with your shopping. -Eat fresh fruit and veggies but adding some to your meals/snacks. Easy way to get your dietary needs. -And freeze produce when you can, it won’t hurt. You’d be surprised what products chefs freeze or buy frozen to save overtime. -Food is personal and needs to be taken into account for each individual for what they need. -If you like salads, make your own dressing! Can’t say this enough! Was taught in school, just some balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a bit of Dijon mustard shaken in a closed container goes a long way. Heck, add a slight bit of honey too if you want it a tiny in the sweet side. -Oatmeal is a great breakfast and so versatile. Love it in the morning. Can add honey, fruit, yogurt, granola, cinnamon, etc to it. So great. -Lean proteins like chicken breast, turkey, even beef or pork loins are so good and tasty when prepared right. Remember: IF YOU’RE NOT SNEEZING, YOU’RE NOT SEASONING! Lol

[@CGiles]

i love his happy little smile as he loads all the popcorn in his cart 😂😂😂

[@worldview730]

It's also important to know the process or route your food took to get to your table then your stomach. This will help us understand how complete ( & so-called superior) most foods we label "Super Foods" really are. This happened to me with salmon fish, which I swore by, but when I saw a video on how they were raised & processed I then changed my mind about this so-called "Super food"

[@josephpostma1787]

I appreciate that you care about the fish. However, it is possible that a certain stocked brand of salmon is produced much more ethically. Just because some chickens are grown in tiny battery cages, doesn't mean they are. While I do not know what video you were referencing, it is very possible that the fish don't care (or maybe they really care) nearly as much about their situation as a typical human would.

[@worldview730]

Which ones ? please tell me I'd like to buy with confidence It's just cheaper & quicker for these companies to farm it. The price for the good wild caught ones are a minimum $20 (A LB.) & climbing for me in my N.Y.C. U.S.A area. @@josephpostma1787

[@nathanaelmccooeye3204]

Great vid, thanks for this much needed practical stuff and congrats on 10M. Can you do a version for students on a budget in an expensive city ($130-200 per month)? Thank you!

[@rockyember]

CONGRATS ON 10 MIL! I can’t believe how fast you grew, but I’m so happy for you because now you can keep spreading healthiness and happiness to a larger audience :)

[@tactictornado]

Congratulations on 10 million subs, Doc! You deserve it for all the work you put in!

[@user-sp4df3sl6q]

It is a great video thanks for the great information and well delivered. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@cyvintyranea5329]

Also check out the area where they post food recalls when you head to the supermarket 😬 Recently in NZ there was a whole lot of frozen berries recalled because of hepatitis risk. We were advised to return them, dispose of them or to defrost and boil/blanch them before use

[@negan1445]

2:45 I was always under the impression that even if salad/veg were prewashed that you still had to wash it again at home to get rid of any bacteria that might have grown.

[@demetribelle7017]

Congratulations Dr. Mike you deserved it!! Keep it up on spreading joy, facts about health and inspiring people. Godbless you more❤

[@DoctorMike]

Thanks so much for saying that ❤

[@EpicFail199912592]

This set up of grocery shopping is an introverts dream

[@charlesmcdermott6139]

Congratulations Dr. Mike!

[@jerielk.6975]

I love how varied these videos always are, you never expect what you're gonna get on Sundays! Massive congrats on 10 million subs Doc, you have such amazing positive energy and make complex things relatable. I never miss one of your vids bc its always so relaxing and helpful to me. Major congrats again!

[@1tsnotmemar1-o6]

I am not yet in medschool and I shop like this. Pro tip for parents: raise your kids to have good association with healthy foods. My mom raised me to consider any food that tastes good as a treat if you eat extra. I 10.% agree with what Dr.Mike is saying AND KIWI SKIN FOR THE WIN!

[@katherinep708]

How to make kids have healthy relationship with healthy food?

[@sergiowinter5383]

@@katherinep708 1. Sweet potato and chicken 2. Put child to practice a combat sport 3. Profit?

[@Etwhtwhethsh]

Thanks man this video helps a lot 👍🏻

[@kimvuchkovich2687]

Thank you! I had Gastric sleeve this helps

[@KristenHarmala]

Congratulations on the 10 million, well deserved! Lol 9:29 Sam: "Dang, dude!" Dr Mike: "No, I need these. Don't judge me.". Regarding that launch failure at the end, you may want to go back to cosmonaut training...

[@BeatlesPlotagonShow]

I loved this video! I love that it shows how to shop healthily, but also Doctor Mike is open with knowing that some people have certain diets, and not saying you have to eat a certain diet to be healthy. Congrats on 10 million subs!

[@sshadyh]

I love how Dr Mike can make a whole video an ad basically but still cover the same things and not make it feel soulless

[@heightsundergod23]

Most helpful video on the internet ever! Thank you for existing!

[@zahraalhussein1912]

Thank you Doctor Mike for being the person we all need in our lives! Congrats on 10 mil and more to come, and this video will definitely be used as a guide for my future grocery shopping trips!

[@ciolaj]

usually "healthy food" videos are full of stuff I don't like (yep pretty picky over here), but the only thing I don't eat/wouldn't get from this entire video is the arugula also, every time he added something about his morning yogurt, I was like OMG THAT'S WHAT I DO TOO (only I do use maple syrup rather than honey as I find honey to be far too sweet personally... pretty sure my syrup love comes from being Canadian though 😂) thanks Dr. Mike for making me feel good about my choices (ps sardines in oil > sardines in water every time 😉)

[@shadowunikat849]

You'd eat sardines? Or even the skinny pop? Skinny pop always tastes terrible to me. I'm more open to fruits, berries or vegetables.

[@hazukichanx408]

Pro tip for anyone struggling with the sweetness of honey: Use a smaller spoon / smaller weird wooden beehive-stick thing, take smaller scoops/dips from the vessel of honey, and/or move the drizzling implement faster to scatter the honey more sparsely. In summary, use less until the sweetness is at your preferred level.

[@AnimeKat8849]

I'd eat all of it, maybe not the sardines.. I don't like their smell but that might be a brand thing, also if I add it to something else (a fine chopped salad with lots of lemon and olive oil and pepper) I moght eat it, anchovies too.

[@dianebaum5194]

Sardines r bait to caught better fish

[@kateofone]

We should all remember to avoid seed oils though

[@littlesmith4593]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@qk2168]

8:21 it fills me with joy to see people liking sardines. Sardines pair nicely with a lot of stuff imo. Bread, rice, pasta 😋 I did overdo it once with sardines that I got acute gout 😂

[@cqoui]

Congratulations on 10MIL!!🥳 So proud of you, we love your vids and enjoy making more!

[@greytgreytx]

Dave's Killer Bread is delicious, even if you aren't tracking macronutrients and calories. It's just fabulous. Also, while I appreciate your take on being able to include dessert, and tailoring what you eat to your own situation and goals... I just wanted to say that it's also fine to have a piece of cake that is low in nutritive value but makes you happy. Mental health is important to overall health, and being overly-concerned about making sure everything you put in your mouth is somehow "redeeming" can eff with people's mental health (mainly those who are prone to disordered eating). Congrats on 10M!

[@aussielegend6114]

Thank you!! 👏🙌

[@redvinesron]

I agree! When he said, "If you don't bring it into the house, the kids can't eat it" or whatever it was -- that was my mom's philosophy. We hardly ever got to have "treats" because she said they were bad for us. But that grew my brother and myself into teens who would sneak even plain crackers past her. We'd also want a snack and my mom would say, "but you just ate 3 hours ago! Drink some water." 😐 So I totally agree. I've changed my lifestyle now due to my mental health. I have cookies in the pantry that are STILL THERE because they aren't off limits. Bc they aren't off limits or a rarity (and I also don't associate food as good/bad, just food), I don't want them nearly as often as my teen self did when they were "banned." Mental health and food are so interconnected.

[@charcs_7624]

What Dave’s bread would you recommend…I’ve been eyeing it for some time now but don’t know which one is the best tasting

[@hanselmartinez762]

Yesssss I love Dave's breads opposed to normal white bread, I just feel like white bread is flavorless while Dave's breads has plenty of taste

[@solokom]

As a German, I just cried when I saw what Americans call “bread”. So sad. 😭

[@princessaluchi8924]

Yessss kiwi! I’m glad someone spoke about it!! It helps you go and help you go nite nite 💯👏🏽

[@SicilianCuisine]

love grocery shopping and love this video!

[@savvybear207]

Wow, very happy to hear about sardines. I eat a few cans per week. I love them. Sometimes i add my own mustard.

[@ameliasolis3981]

I've never tried them because I'm worried about eating them whole. Are they crunchy or are there like no bones? Also do you eat them with anything or just straight from the can? Thanks in advance!

[@savvybear207]

@@ameliasolis3981 Not at all crunchy. The bones are really soft so the blend in well with the flesh. I eat them straight out of the tin. But I used to put them on toast.

[@tontomas]

idk why people now adays are like "sARdineS aRE so GRoss" like bro how it's fish in a can

[@Ambrosia.apples]

@@ameliasolis3981 You can buy them with or without bones. But the bones are soft and an excellent source of calcium. I like to eat them on saltines.

[@Psilomuscimol]

​​@@ameliasolis3981. If you like the idea but not the bones, try kipper snacks. It's herring, but so yummy and boneless, actually the can has a big filet that fills it.

[@loristephens83]

Could you also do a week's menu, shopping at a discount store (Aldi here in the midwest is where we go), and staying in a budget? I think that could help a lot of families. :) Thank you, Dr. Mike! Congrats!

[@yasmeenakhtermusic5379]

Is Aldi realy that cheap I just go at home bargains it's better(talking about here in the UK

[@yasmeenakhtermusic5379]

By the way good idea for a video for Dr mike

[@cyan_oxy6734]

@@yasmeenakhtermusic5379 At Aldi you mostly get store brands so you get affordable products that don't have a big brand-names but with comparable quality.

[@SewardWriter]

@@yasmeenakhtermusic5379 I'm on a very tiny fixed income, and Aldi is one of my favourite shops.

[@Moraenil]

Never heard of Aldi, we have King Soopers in my area in Colorado (not Denver). Used to say Safeway too, but King Soopers just bought them out (Walmart too, but my Walmart's produce is moldy, wilty, slimy, etc. unless you get the prepackaged branded stuff that's close to its expiration date). Also, having a budget of $200/mo for food, and no physical way to cook (physical problems that make cutting, stirring, cleaning, etc. painful), it's hard to eat healthy. It'd be great if he could do a true tight budget shop, & mention frozen dinners he'd consider for those of us who have to live on them. I have no idea where you'd possibly get any of the things he bought. In my area we have nothing exotic like that. You can't even get plain yogurt, let alone in a big container. Only the flavored ones in single serve sizes. Also we don't have much store brand stuff that's decent quality either. It's all name brand if you want anything without tons of added salt or sugar or removal of flavor. Really wish you could get strawberries in smaller containers. The entire container is moldy the day after you purchase it, and 1 pound of strawberries is just too much for a single person to eat in one sitting. And I've tried going shopping when I'm not hungry. I end up getting the bare essentials needed (toiletries and such) and no food. I have to be hungry if I'm going to get any food, because otherwise nothing sounds good.

[@palomapotenciano103]

This is all great thank you so much! Just a heads up most of e coli transmission comes from the pre washed lettuces 😅

[@dineyashworth8578]

Congrats and I loved this video!

[@Jenny.C1978]

Wow! Congrats on the 10million!!! 🎉 Thank you so much for the vid. In July I was told I was pre-diabetic (I have PCOS so this was not a huge surprise). I had bloods done at the end of October and my HbA1c was in the normal range 🎉🎉 and I've lost over half a stone, so I'm doing well. I live in the uk so with the health system as it is at the mo I had a 5min phone conversation with my gp to tell me I was pre-diabetic, a promise of a referral to the pre-diabetes nurse specialist which never arrived. So I've had to do a lot of research to help me get there. I ' e been a bit complacent this past week and was just about to slip into some bad habits but your vid just gave me the kick I needed at the right time!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@CruiseBro16]

Congratulation on 10 mil, I've been watching you for over a year and I'm happy to see you've hit this milestone stay happy and healthy Doctor Mike!

[@seantlewis376]

This is pretty much how I shop. Fruits and nuts are my favorite snacks. My doctor has recommended a high protein, low sodium diet with lots of fruits and veg. So eggs with chopped veg and salsa for breakfast, legume soup for lunch, maybe with a meat sandwich, cooked meat with veggies for dinner. Smoothies with frozen fruit, plain yogurt and some milk for midday snacks. I also like crackers, but my favorite snack is nuts. The trouble with that is getting unsalted or at least reduced sodium nuts. Also, I generally eat five small meals a day instead of the traditional three large meals. My doc says that is also a good way to approach things. This has helped me get from 240 pounds to 195 pounds in about a year and a half. I feel more energetic, and my lower joint pain is *so* much better by reducing the weight-stress on my knees and ankles.

[@taniastrat1032]

Oh man, I feel SO reassured by this!

[@ashleyraif4323]

I did a research paper my freshman year of college for microbiology. We had to pick an “alternative treatment” for common conditions and write a paper on how beneficial our chosen treatment is. I did my whole four page paper on the benefits of cinnamon- in your diet and as a supplement- and I was amazed at the basic studies that showed lower cholesterol, more stable glucose, even a few claims of more stable HR and BP readings in patients with some arrhythmias. Not to mention garlic, apple cider vinegar, and nutmeg (which my grandma swore by for some reason). Spices are totally under-rated. You should do a while video of how “spicing up you food is good for you”

[@supermegaawesomeultragal7820]

Wow. Mike and I actually buy the same things at the grocery store and look at the same details of packaged products. I even make my own dressing the same way AND I make pies from scratch! 😂 Also, thank you Dr. Mike for educating people about moldy fruit, as that will hopefully help reduce some food waste and for reminding people that every individual is different and should treat their diet and fitness as such.

[@fourdoorsmorehoes]

dang, are you single?? you sound like Dr Mikes dream wife haha

[@supermegaawesomeultragal7820]

@@fourdoorsmorehoes I am and I wish! I love his personality 😍 and we're the same age.

[@HouseMDaddict]

I was thinking the same thing! I also love popcorn (it's funny when he said it's a healthier snack because it's the one I choose over others) and it's my "go to" snack, but I typically pop my own and only put a little salt on it (no butter). I make my own sauce also and I found this great ketchup that's all veggies (no sugar or fake sugar) called True Made veggie ketchup that's fantastic and cheaper than other "alternative" ketchups. I add some spices to my homemade dressing sometimes or the salad itself like some garlic powder or it's a dilly or something that adds flavor without sodium or overpowering. Yay for shopping like Mike!

[@garysmith3239]

Like your videos. It sure makes me think about things I do. Thanks 🎉

[@solarenoi]

i love that he gives his science sources lol a lot of health tiktokers or etc will just make claims without citing where they even got it from, so this is a really refreshing take honestly

[@yashtrivedi2717]

Man, this video answered 50% of my questions for my grocery shopping 🙌🏻😂 thanks Dr Mike 🙏🏻

[@GaaraLover1792]

I would love to see a video on healthy shopping on a tight budget. So many of the healthier food options are just prohibitively expensive for poor people. When you're feeding 4 adults on just $100 a week, it feels impossible to make healthy choices, especially with recent inflation jacking up prices everywhere.

[@TheCinnamondemon]

Everything he said was pretty cheap, except berries, yogurt, and cheese maybe. Oats, in season fruits and veggies, cheap cheese, eggs, legumes, etc are healthy and cheap. You can make your own yogurt from milk and even your own bread if you want. You can swap meat with legumes and tofu from time to time which I find are cheaper.

[@crazycubedude]

I loved the Good Eats reference with the camera in the cooler door and you open it with some text at the bottom. I hope I'm not the only one who cought it. Haven't seen it mentioned yet.

[@kylobear7991]

Love the advice!!

[@ninockastar1]

Congrats on 10 millions,here proudly before 20 milion and more! Thank you for being inspiration, realible source of information and being funny and kind to your fans along the way!Much love ,hugs and prayers from Croatia 🥰🙏 And I want to know what did you cook for Sam and Dan?😅

[@ben7607]

mike didn't respond on what he cooked for Sam and Dan 😭😭😭

[@Tweek5470]

Something I really wanna see is "a step" in the right direction for people who eat unhealthy. I feel like so often the advice you get online is like going from flavor to dirt for someone accustomed to unhealthy eating. I wanna change my diet incrementally because I know I won't stick to it otherwise.

[@ameliasolis3981]

I think a good first step for anyone is always having a fruit dish at home. So if I get hungry I can grab a lite snack that is filling but not calorie dense. I usually have 1 bag of apples that I switch up, 1 bag of citrus either cuties, navels, or grapefruits (this week I bought pomelos) and then 1 bunch of bananas and I refresh when they get low. I usually have blueberries or raspberries in the fridge for my breakfasts and I try not to eat what I call "brown plates" those are meals where everything is brown or beige with no vegetables to balance it. Think meatloaf with mashed potatoes, or stuffing and a roll. Instead I could still do the meatloaf but eat it with a large portion of green beans and maybe half a sweet potato and skip the roll

[@redrubytwilightxx8700]

Try nuts and seeds if you have an urge to snack.

[@nmhotel2195]

I have issues with snacking on sweets, but one thing I do is try to grab a “healthy” sweet like an apple to fill up and then I can have the too much sugar sweet like chocolate and eat way less since I’m partially sated from the fruit.

[@linkplays2952]

@@redrubytwilightxx8700 thats like one of the worst snacks for weight loss. nuts are VERY calorie dense. a much better thing is something high protein ( i like jerky) or fruit which is low cal and high volume

[@redrubytwilightxx8700]

@@linkplays2952 lol so don't overeat. I know nuts are filling that's why I suggested them bc they keep you full longer and can prevent unhealthy binges later. Nuts are part of a diet change which OP asked, not immediate weight loss.

[@cromwellfluffington1627]

TIP for eating a variety of vegetables I've been featuring one veggie per week. I found that I was trying to incorporate a variety of vegetables every week but couldn't finish them. I now change up the main veggie. I find multiple ways to cook that vegetable throughout the week. I now have less waste.

[@chronically.advocating]

Still would love to see an episode that addresses the mental health, and eating health benefits of occasional comfort foods. Yes I know not particularly physical health friendly, but this is focusing on the mental health and eating health (sustaining a healthy relationship with eating and not fostering disordered eating) benefits.

[@MxPotato84]

You are a silly, child-like, wholesome gem of a human being! Happy 10M!! 🎉🎉 . I also add cinnamon to my foods too, cuz it’s supposed to help your body process the sugars you eat. I add it to my yogurt, and sometimes my milk too.

[@positivenergylife]

I’m glad I’m one of those healthy eaters, been since my 25))) and I didn’t have Dr.Mike in my life. So happy he is helping so many people :) Congratulations! Stay healthy!

[@ilovetotri23]

Great video! But I noticed immediately you were at a brick and mortar store of Amazon. I thank you for sharing so much...but can I find this stuff at my grocery store? I feel I can, at an even better price.

[@IceLadyish]

Great advice Mike ❤❤❤

[@BoloSpectre]

Dr. Mike… thank you, I teamed up with a Nutritionist and a Family Care physician. Im more focused in participating in my own healthcare and you were a big inspiration. I’ve already lost 55 lbs this year. My labs are doing a lot better and my stamina is way up!! Thanks!

[@amixeblu]

I watch a lot of large family moms cook dinner(s). They make it to freeze it, and it's perhaps a good idea, to make say spaghetti sauce for 4 times, and freeze 3 (separate) portions.

[@petofiarkwright3236]

This is so random but I noticed this detail while he grabbed the sauce, that the place refilled itself with another product, similar to how cigarettes do it. That is probably so amazing for the staff... so easy to just put another bunch of products in there when it's empty and that way the store looks so much more neat and cleaned up!

[@alicebaldwin7736]

I love this video! You show it can be affordable and accessible to eat healthfully! 😊 I do have to say that those tomatoes are not beautiful; I've had a garden my whole life, and they can be SO much better.