Food Addiction Recovery Week-DAY 9 |Tips and Tricks for Beating Food Addiction w/ Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

[@catlady9481]

Dr Furman is the best, he doesn't wrap up anything, he just says it straight as it is. Thank you to both of you for helping us 😊 ❤

[@michaeljohnson2922]

When I read his book “Eat to Live” I followed it strict for 30 days and I lost 31 pounds in 30 days. Was absolutely amazing. More than weight loss I mentally felt like a new person.

[@tonyhutson4761]

I’ve switched to a nutritatian lifestyle 8 weeks ago when I was in the ER with high blood pressure… I walk tons a day, eat healthy with Whole Foods and lots of GBOMBS… I lift weights and now have dropped 37 pounds and am now under 200, feel amazing and have had to lower my blood pressure medicine and am almost off of it!

[@janetl9984]

I find helpful Dr. Fuhrman's comments at about 42:00 to 45:10 mindset in treating others with compassion rather than defensively or aggressively when they challenge or criticize your healthy eating.

[@katebendallsoberyoga6829]

He is a wiseman. My journey of recovery addiction has taken 30 years, first alcohol, then tobacco, the cannabis and now finally food. It is exactly the same process, the substance is secondary.

[@iCindyP]

You’re awesome

[@melyndaduh3501]

Good things take time. Congrats!

[@jgrysiak6566]

I think the lack of eating starch leads to alcohol & drug & nicotine addiction!

[@melyndaduh3501]

@@jgrysiak6566 Sounds like a good premise. That would make a great book. 🙂

[@krawlb4walking802]

Way to go! 😍

[@peter5.056]

20 years ago I was addicted to Diet Coke. And just for "fun" I walked to the corner coffee shop and bought myself a bottle of it from a vending machine. Well, let me say....it tasted like Tylenol and burnt feathers, with a slight aftertaste of boiled plastic.

[@myrazuckerman4647]

Dr. Fuhrman and the Nutritarian way of eating has transformed my health. He is the real deal. Taking his coaching class was the most exciting and helpful coursework I have ever had. I am in the process of developing the eating habits that are seving my health with the help of a food coach. Thank you Dr. Furhman for your tireless work, research and writings that are helping thousands of us around the world.

[@CHEFAJ]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Godisgood173]

I would just like to comment on the peer pressure from friends that you mentioned. I’m vegan but I would say a junk food vegan, who has a tonne of health issues and I’m about 70 lbs overweight. So I decided to try Chef AJ and the other drs advice and eat a healthy plant based diet. I tried to encourage my friend who runs a vegan cafe to try it too as she wants to lose weight. But she told me that it made her really angry that I might lose more weight than her, she even told her daughter that she wasn’t going to let me lose weight and be slimmer than her! She has tried her best to sabotage my efforts and sometimes she’s succeeded but I’ve got right back on the horse so to speak and I’m carrying on. I listened to chef AJ about how long it took her to lose all her weight and that took all the pressure off me, so I’ll get there when I get there! But I’m not giving up, peer pressure or no peer pressure! 😉

[@sherrytruitt2]

I wish you much success on your journey. Once I started eating SOS free, I knew I'd never go back to vegan junk food. Perhaps your friend isn't someone you can be around right now. I know what that feels like and I stopped talking about what my plan was and just did it! Then you see who your friends really are.

[@shannonmunoz7517]

So sorry that your friend is putting this pressure on you. Best of luck!

[@lechenaultia5863]

She's not your friend

[@kellycollins522]

This is the best interview ever! Between the two of you, most insightful info EVER!

[@maryloulongenbaugh7069]

Learning about nutrition and eating healthfully causes me to be aghast when observing other’s diets. The lack of knowledge about food is fueled by a barrage of perpetual ads reinforcing poor food choices. Thank you for never giving up.

[@kathyjohnston3971]

Chef AJ you look stunning today. Thank you for all you bring to utube. I continue to learn daily

[@brynne610]

Fascinating...been a therapist for 25 years and i can see how this all fits

[@eileenkast4982]

He is the BEST!

[@happychappylife4283]

I like seeing Joel smile. He's the best.

[@patriciaching100]

"Fast Food Genocide" by Dr Fuhrman is also my favorite book. I was completely blown away. In 12 Step Programs it is suggested that you take a fearless moral inventory. This is a practice to correct the future, by repairing the past in the present. It becomes a daily practice. Repetition breeds recognition. Dr. Furhman does that for our country in "Fast Food Genocide". The middle grocery isles will never be looked at the same way. And you will know why?

[@jamesigo6324]

I nominate Fuhrman as our next POTUS!

[@susandiggins4419]

Dr. Joel Fuhrman is my favorite.

[@searchlessrawdiet]

"Taught to be chronically afraid of disease." I love this! It is so true! Why look for problems!!!

[@anniel482]

I think a big challenge for a lot of people is the fact that they love to go out to eat in restaurants. It’s the social aspect of it, and they do not want to give that up. I have a few friends that constantly struggle with weight but they are not willing to change their diet when they go out, they look at it as a treat and eat whatever they want.

[@pbatlake]

So sad but it seems they are only "treating" themselves to poor health in the future.

[@rozchristopherson648]

It takes discipline to have good health and to manage one’s weight. Constantly looking for reasons to treat oneself is a recipe for disaster, literally. At a restaurant, one should order a large vegan salad. Unless a person brings their own salad dressing, they might have to accept oil and vinegar or oil and lemon juice as the only vegan options. Oil on a salad isn’t the end of the world. A large vegan salad is better than most other options on a restaurant menu. For dessert, I would suggest bringing some dark chocolate just in case there are no vegan choices for dessert.

[@dondette]

What Dr. Furhman said between 44:00-45:00 is true compassion. I wish that was highlighted. I have more respect for this man now. The first video I saw him, he was bantering with another doctor, I think Dr. McDougall.

[@virginiagross5836]

What a brilliant man! And you’re such an incredibly gracious host.

[@ED-wired]

This guys has always scared me a little because he’s so intense but I think he is 100% right and I’m feeling encouraged to try his tios

[@iCindyP]

Love the concept of looking at criticism as an opportunity to have creative good will towards others instead of feeling defensive. 💕🥰💕

[@peter5.056]

I think Fuhrman is right, when he says that rapid weight gain is dangerous. In 2020, I gained 30 pounds in 3 months, from peanut butter, and three months later....adenomatous colon polyp. I lost the weight (and ate several pounds of raw cabbage/carrot/apple slaw every single day) and the polyp went away.

[@fracritel]

You come up with that combination of foods that you wait to get rid of the polyp where did you get that from

[@hermanharper4594]

Results count it works for her

[@JS-rb8tm]

Just shred cabbage carrots and apples? Anything else? Sauce?

[@peter5.056]

@@JS-rb8tm I would make a blended dressing that included at least a few of these. Occasionally, I'd put all of them in the dressing, if I happened to have it all in my freezer : red bell pepper, avocado, lemon, pineapple, tiny bit of turmeric, black pepper, onion, celery, berries, melon, and ginger.

[@krawlb4walking802]

Way to go! That’s great to hear 🌻😃

[@rawintuition]

Love Dr. Fuhrman 👏

[@jumiloves]

So grateful to Dr. Fuhrman and Chef AJ for sharing this life saving information 🙏

[@rebk5331]

Plus, those people who want to to eat whatever they want, and don't care if they die younger. Problem with that , they don't always die younger. They are forever going to Dr's appointments and driving up medical care costs.

[@cheryl2199]

This is so so true! I just started Dr Furhmans six week Eat to Live and I feel awesome! It’s funny because BMI wise my weight is considered fine BUT as he says it’s the body fat and all of it is absolutely in my belly! So grateful to be here!!!

[@donnaguffee7280]

Dr F looks great!

[@gaylewilliams1140]

Thank you so much Chef AJ and Dr. Furhman. What an exceptional talk once again. I had a 6 month post bypass check up with my cardiologist who said my diet of WFPB SOS free lifestyle was hard core. He was trying to tell me little oil is OK. But I am not buying into it. Thank you so much to all of your guests who keep me motivated and on the right path. In particular this time I took note of what damage the cramming I do at the end of the day is doing to my insides.😱

[@jgrysiak6566]

Don't let your Doctor tease you! Now if I eat a little oil , little avocado or handful of nuts,, I have diarrhea & running to the nearest toilet

[@pbatlake]

A@Gayle Williams. A little oil can quickly become a lot. I find it best to not keep any in my house and not to worry if, when dining out, something might have some oil in it. Just make the best choices you possibly can and do not intentionally add it to anything. And, keep in mind, your doctor is practicing medicine. He is not a nutritionist.😉

[@loretta1261]

Chef AJ I’ve learned so much from your channel. You are a terrific help and example to so many!! By the way, your dress is especially pretty. I’m getting closer to how healthy you are🤓

[@kelly-sCreations]

Thank you so much Chef AJ, I have been Vegan for 6 months. I've lost 30 pounds. I was struggling untell I started listening to your concepts. I was eating way too many sugary fruits and not losing weight. I have switched that to broccoli and potatoes. What a difference. I'm leaving for Alaska Thursday and have a traveling steamer I will be taking with me so I can continue eating correctly. I will be listening to your book on the plain too. 🥰

[@iCindyP]

I appreciate Dr Furman and everything he’s done and still does to share this information and to model how to love ourselves. I agree 100% with what he said about the value of all the work Chef AJ has done over these years to share this information. It’s because of all the education I’ve received through sooo many amazing interviews that I feel strong, informed, and able to continue making consistent healthy choices to support me in truly caring for myself regardless of what other are doing. I always feel enriched for spending time on Chef AJ’s channel. I’m deeply grateful ! 👀 👃 ✔️

[@aagiiaagii5626]

I agree with what he said! I did juice fast for 21 days, my husband for 25 days, though i am not fat. After this, i was 49 kr, my height is 1.53 m. But i became 54 kr after my fasting within 3 weeks. But last year, for ten months i did eat without meat and lots veggie. I did not consume animal protein, only my cookies contained melk. My weight reached 47 kilo. But i did not go without eating. As he said, yes, we should change lifestyle, that time we loose weight gradually each day without getting hungery. I lost weight more when i had veggie food for 10 months than fasting for 21 days. Fasting too many days made me very agitated, unhappy, very tired and made me think more food. I was sleeping very bad for these fasting days.

[@krawlb4walking802]

Thanks AJ and Dr. Fuhrman!

[@vikkibendle1749]

Thankyou chef AJ for having Dr F on again….he is so inspiring……just gotta stick to it….

[@Linda211]

Thank you Chef AJ for having Dr. Fuhrman on! Thank you, Dr. Fuhrman! Such a great discussion that I'll be replaying again for myself, and again when I go to visit my mom. I have been bringing my own salad dressing with me to restaurants for years. No one has said anything but if they did, I would tell them I have allergies, and since I don't know the ingredients of their dressings, it's "safer" for me to bring my own homemade dressing.

[@stdwynwen]

Exactly, If people are timid about bringing their own dressing - remember you already have paid for the dressing. No restaurant makes you pay extra for dressing. They should have nothing to say if you bring your own.

[@indirajayaraman4758]

Nice lecture. When I turned vegan from vegetarian in October, 2021 (thanks to John McDougall's lecture) I didn't find it that hard. Now I am reaping rhe benefits of this diet. I realise the damage milk and it's products do over the years. Luckily I am an athlete, tennis player and long-distance runner and kept diseases at bay! Now at 65 I lecture my loved ones about the dangers of milk and Indian sweets laden with ghee! And extra oil we use in our cooking!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Doesn't it feel so good not to eat fake meat, fake cheese, isolated protein & oil anymore!

[@ocelotcat]

As always, great interview! I could listen to Dr Fuhrman every day. It's good to keep reinforcing the information to stay on track daily. I loved the suggestion for dining out, that's a good plan. I've lost over 10 pounds in roughly 2-1/2 months following the nutritarian protocol. I actually love my giant salads with all the great micronutrients added in.... the varieties of salads you can make are endless.... I'm also never hungry..... it's a wonderful lifestyle and I'm hoping to fully regain my health back after eating the SAD way..... I'd love to do one of Dr Fuhrman's retreats some day, that would be so much fun and inspiring too. Thank you Chef AJ for all your help in guiding us to live healthy and maintain it through life. Your guidance, interviews and recipes are so valuable in my ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Blessings to you 🙏💕

[@CHEFAJ]

You are so welcome!

[@sgray4995]

I went low-carb, low/no sugar 2 years ago and lost the 15 pounds I'd always wanted . Cravings for processed food favorites mostly gone. Feel the best at 66.

[@lorriebrown8236]

What a great explanation of the glycemic index!

[@aliciab4236]

Dr. Fuhrman and Chef AJ hard to beat this combo. Thank you both for your generosity! 🙏🕉

[@iCindyP]

Having a foot in two worlds is similar to being “ on the fence”! This ONLY kept me feeling stuck living a halfhearted existence unable to experience the vitality that I’m beginning to feel now after 11 months of dedicated action in caring for ME. This has been a powerful week of insights. I am becoming more aware of my “red flags” and am “armed” with new strategies to support myself. Thank you for your passion in putting together these life affirming interviews.

[@CHEFAJ]

You're most welcome!

[@melyndaduh3501]

"If you chase after two rabbits, you will catch neither."

[@CHEFAJ]

@@melyndaduh3501 What a great quote

[@marielincorvaja3848]

Loved this interview with Dr. Joel Furhman.

[@ima7333]

Thank you Chef AJ for doing this to bring awareness to food addiction. I’ve always known that i’m addicted to salt & sugar but never on its own. After watching the first video in this series, i realized that i’m addicted to cakes literally. Hence since going plant based 6 yrs ago, i don’t touch the stuff since there isn’t vegan bakery near me. When i started to bake brownies here, muffin there, i realized that i cannot stop w/ just 1. Nowadays i make Chinese rice cake made of glutinous rice layered w/ jujube or other Chinese dates, redbeans/kidney beans and or other dried fruit then steamed. I could control myself as they’re super filling, i can stop after a 1/2 slice. Then slice them all & freeze. When the craving hit, i could take a 1/2 slice out to steam. Being lazy i usually ended up ignoring my craving. Thank you again for bringing this awareness to ny attention. You rock👍👍💪

[@nazokashii]

Dr Fuhrman really has so many great sayings and turns of phrase :) so knowledgable and a powerful speaker. Thank you so much

[@shellyswanner3069]

This was so great! The only part that was disappointing was at the end when he said he's semi-retired. I hope he hasn't stopped writing books! I love how he always updates his recommendations based on the latest scientific studies.

[@rozchristopherson648]

My best friend’s husband co-wrote some chapters of “Fast Food Genocide.”

[@veggiejerseygirl7571]

This one really hits home for me. Thank you

[@jamesnorman1223]

I always learn something new from your shows Chef AJ!!! Dr. Furhman is a genius for sure 👍🏾

[@misspeta1]

This was one of the best interviews about WFPB eating I've heard in a long time. It really resonated with me. I love what Dr Fuhrman says about addiction narrowing your world so you become selfish and inward-looking (paraphrasing there). And THIS: "In order to succeed to get rid of food addictions you have to become a leader not a follower ... You have to philosophically change the way you go after pleasure ... in a way that's healthier for the long term anyway." He really speaks from the heart in this interview. Inspiring and informative. Thanks Chef AJ and Dr Fuhrman.

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@melcryarfineart]

Wonderful. Thank God for this man! And you too A.J.:)

[@lucinawhitney2839]

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much to two of my favorite people ❤️ Dr Fhurman and Cheff AJ. The passion of how dr Fhurman shares his scientific knowledge about nutrition is priceless. I struggle with food addiction and I continuously have to watch your videos to keep me back on track, and to keep making the right choices and stand up to people who is constantly criticizing me on my weight or the way I eat. You both look amazing 👏!!!!💕💕💕

[@iCindyP]

I’m inspired seeing Chef AJ’s cool tees & tops!

[@lilyhartnett8218]

Doctor Fuhrman is the best!

[@mt6145]

Oh my goodness this is so good 😮🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@normaaudain9281]

Amazing information! One of the best if not the best interview!

[@helenacothran1069]

Dr. Furhman is one of my favorites!

[@vstier1]

I love Dr Fuhrman’s cookbook! The recipes are easy to follow and so delicious!

[@beanburrito8903]

Wow this was an amazing series. I hope to see more. I love the food addiction idea. I saw addiction first hand by my mother. I realized addiction came to every person in many different ways. Sex, drugs, alcohol, casinos, and food and ect..

[@LindaR423]

I learn more and more useful information about food addiction with every one of these interviews. Thanks.

[@shamirarose5]

I really enjoyed this great sharing ❤

[@monaantony9096]

The finale was the best Much gratitude n thanks.Chef Aj

[@adiposerex5150]

Chef AJ, you have the prettiest dresses.

[@mamtajaya6457]

Hi doctor. I would give you the ratings of 10/10 because I agree with you 100%. I am very naturalist

[@Dave-zl2ky]

I enjoy a four or 5-pound bag of imported pistachios but it beats alcohol addictions.

[@sectionalsofa]

The best of the best! My favorite of the plant based, lifestyle docs (sorry Dr. Greger, but you're a very close second) and the best host.

[@monasalem123]

Excellent interview. I found the psychological changes, after the food addiction is resolved, very illuminating.

[@terrybartick1754]

❤Thank you Dr! So happy you are close and in SD now! All your family is just beautiful ❤ love your daughters

[@osnatshaibe1534]

Thank you for this amazing session 🙏👍

[@leftybelle7022]

He had me at DEXA scan. I have problematic bone density and have declined to use bisphosphenates or other drug therapies in favor of exercise, diet and nutritional supplementation.

[@deefee701]

People, don't be hard on yourself. Food manufacturers pay scientists to research and develop addictive food. I drove past a factory yesterday, dedicated to food development. I don't live in America. I live in Australia.

[@maryarmstrong3518]

Love you AJ thank you. And absolutely loved this video and love Dr Furhman. Agreed with everything. ❤️❤️🌠

[@fluffysuds]

I don't think all drugs are poison. Several are helping me. A lot of them saved my life. I sure hope he isn't saying this diet will cure everything though.

[@NanSimonsen]

Terrific interview Chef AJ!

[@cindyb100]

Great conversation 👏

[@joshyouwuhh]

Thanks for another awesome one!

[@katiemaguire9073]

Food addiction is as a result of biochemistry and trauma. Hidden depression.

[@annfail-smith8500]

SIMPLY THE BEST CHEF AJ 😁

[@emilyteige4123]

Chef AJ, I have been learning a lot about healthy eating in your videos. Thank you! As a someone who identifies as a “food addict” and participate in 12 recovery from food addiction, I have found freedom in weighing and measuring my food, and yes, even weighing and measuring my vegetables and fruit! :-) I believe there is a spectrum when it comes to food addiction. While you and others may not have to weigh and measure your food, there are others on the far end of spectrum that need to. I have noticed that you have brought this up in a few of your videos. I sense that you have a real desire to help people recover from food addiction. If you’re open to it, I would like to suggest you not raising this issue. I don’t see how it helps people and if anything, you could be planting the seed in someone’s mind who has a problem with volume, question what they’re doing. What we have in common is the desire to be free from food addiction. For some people, weighing and measuring their food could be detrimental, while for someone like me, it’s life-saving! All the best in your continued efforts to reach people! Peace, Emily

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you for sharing your viewpoint on this subject!

[@beautifullybroken2926]

On a random note, his voice reminds me of Mike on Monsters Inc. This doctor could double as Billy Crystal’s voice over!

[@scotlandredd6134]

Do you treat women in menopause? I would like to see some success stories on your program

[@meganpenrose4926]

I don't disagree that being heavy is unhealthy. But I think the body positivity movement is less about encouraging people to fat and more telling people who are that it is okay to love themselves regardless of their weight. Fat people notoriously hate themselves and it doesn't help them to lose weight. When they can learn to love themselves regardless of their weight they are more likely to be in the right mindset to decide to lose weight the healthy way.

[@karlafoster1935]

Thank you.

[@scotlandredd6134]

I’m trying to find his videos where he talks about coffee nut milks nut butters I don’t want to assume they’re omitted from his diet

[@jamesigo6324]

Heads up! Wikipedia lists several MD's who claim Fuhrman's theories lack research? Their mame calling, parlor fad diet is not becoming of them, imo. Better to simply suggest more research is needed. I am a Natural Hygienist & proud of my life style since 1971 devotionary journey.

[@vinnettepope8255]

Awesome video ❤❤❤

[@scotlandredd6134]

It’s like I’m hearing this information for the first time. You are consuming more calories than your new metabolic rate…

[@rlanders6]

I knew it!! I was like I bet this yo yo in do is more harmful than I know. I said I know my body has to be tired of me

[@jayv5256]

I struggle finding options for a good hearty breakfast, any ideas?

[@rebeccalake1271]

Oatmeal with blueberries and banana and dates

[@rebeccalake1271]

Good luck

[@tracypodaima3974]

Overnight oats....very little work and you feel like you are eating candy for breakfast. Lots of recipes online

[@kathyholston5826]

Apple quinoa

[@melyndaduh3501]

@@rebeccalake1271 I would do that with raw old fashioned oatmeal. Besides other ingredients I might add 2 tbs flaxseeds, some crushed walnuts, dried golgi berries. It's tasty and also no cooking--no overnight. Or just fruit/s and nuts, mostly raw. For a treat I fix my own avocado toast and tea.

[@sugarmagnolia1475]

Do you want to live or not? Pick up his books on audible or your local library. Our medical system is dangerous.

[@Paddle-N-Fish]

Very good discussion, though I would not call the addictive substances people are eating, food. Is it possible to be addicted to real foods like fruits and vegetables? I don't know...

[@tamieiselt875]

Wow! So many people only eat fast food and feed their children fast food.

[@NLR759]

There are people who do better with a tapering off method with addictive substances, even alcohol.

[@virginiagross5836]

What does Dr Furhman say about exercise?

[@janetbrowning6602]

Thank you 🎉❤😂

[@CHEFAJ]

You're welcome 😊

[@Nadine56924]

1200 calories trigger!

[@lorib5398]

Well , people comfort themselves with food. Maybe better trauma coping skills are needed.

[@cathygarrett-davis2297]

Narcissistic tendencies exist because of nutritional deficiencies. Interesting.

[@traycepjirrou399]

We love Dr. Furman's insight and intelligence BUT it is amazing how the MD plant based presenters, virtually all of them, say nothing and perhaps know nothing about the next level benefits of a totally raw diet and the principals of proper food combining. I think this is because there are no "studies" about these aspects and I am sure that these doctors are shortening there own life spans as well as missing out on the life enhancements of such a regime. We cannot overlook that "cooked food" be it vegan or SAD is an addiction in and of itself.