FOODS to AVOID for Stable Blood Sugar Levels: SEEDS vs. NUTS, WILD vs. FARMED, DIRTY 12 vs. CLEAN 15

[@MsBuffalopoo]

I listen to Dr Means every chance I can. In this case, the "music" is so annoying I had to listen at 2X the speed and get through it as fast as possible. That said, the advice was very good.

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[@RubyTwilite]

​@@levels Hi, I like to cook asian foods. Is peanut oil okay? And is sesame oil okay for finishing dishes? Thanks!

[@B_Ruphe]

Agree. I couldn't even listen at speed. Fortunately, the transcript solved the problem (and bonus: is far quicker).

[@B_Ruphe]

I should add: good quality co.ntent. Appreciated!

[@kathynewkirk683]

I didn’t even notice the music! I think you have larger issues if you are annoyed by it… 🙄

[@tweetterbug]

Loved the video! Sorry, the music was a tad too loud and a bit distracting.

[@lovehu]

Couldn’t listen all the way due to annoying music….wanted to tho

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[@DhruPurohit]

What a fun video! Just shared with my community!

[@SandraMcChannel]

I think a video of yours let me down the path of eating according to my glucose monitor thank you

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[@kaptainh5538]

Dude - ditch the music .

[@architeckt9956]

😂👍

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[@bamatina777]

Saying this in kindnes....please stop adding music to the interview. I get this is your production...but the music is so very distracting from the wonderful knowledge that is being delivered.

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[@russellgallman7566]

"Toxic Burden" - "We want to give our bodies the best nutrients and substrates for our cells to utilize while minimizing the toxic burden." Love that take. That's a very direct way of putting it.

[@herbalannie7707]

Carnivore here for a year at age 70. Diabetic. Sugars very stable now.

[@kathynewkirk683]

Also low in micronutrients…

[@spacemanspiff9687]

I disagree with the take on salmon. There are a lot of fisheries in Ireland and scotland that are producing very high quality farmed salmon. Going forward we are going to have to rely on farmed seafood as over fishing continues to be an issue. Also, not all “wild” Alaskan salmon is actually truly wild. Most of what is being caught spent the first part of its life in a fishery and then was released into the ocean to help supplement the fish stock. With wild fish as well we have to grapple with the fact that our oceans are hardly clean

[@yellowowl]

Agree. farmed salmon can be fine depending on WHERE it was farmed, and how high their 'farming standards' are. The "Yes" or "No" concept can be easily misguided because many of those are NOT simply black and white. That being said, I have SO MUCH RESPECT for Dr. Casey. LOVE HER and her wonderful journey is SOOOOO appreciated by me!

[@finnnnma]

Farmed sits in its own waste, can be crammed next to a diseased fish, farmed can be treated with pharm A Sueticals, artificial colors etc... salmon color farmed is white.

[@luisursua5338]

wasn't there microplastics found in wild caught salmon? at this point eating salmon is not a good idea anymore.

[@kath00925]

I think their comments are aimed at the United States

[@kathynewkirk683]

@@yellowowlI avoid the farmed fish period! I do make a point of not having it more than twice a week!

[@jaym9846]

I still have a twinke within it's plastic wrapper from childhood. Still looks fresh.

[@Lynn.hopeful10]

Good to know yet how disgusting to think that we ate these in our youth.

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

Good info with annoying music.

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[@joelharris3389]

Trust me, after 62 years of making bad choices and a visit to the E.R. with a BP of 190/190, I CHANGED to Whole Food Plant Based. I am down 90lbs, my BP is 112/80 routinely. After a year I am adding pastured/Barley Sprout Eggs. Yes, 7-minute Boiled Eggs with a shot of Tabasco. I start my day with whole beets (3) handfuls of Arugula, Micro Sprouts, Cilantro, 1 Serrano pepper, one cucumber, protein, Garden Earth Chocolate protein powder (Never WHEY protein) Chocolate collagen, Cylon Cinnamon, Dulse, ginger, MUD water powder, distilled water, half/Brick of organic tofu, then BLEND! Everyday!

[@Napualani444]

I’d like to share a different perspective based on my own experience and research. I was raised vegetarian and believed that LDL was harmful and that red meat would lead to health issues. But after getting very sick, I started digging into the science and discovered that much of what we’ve been told isn’t supported by strong evidence. For example, mechanistic studies show that meat and fat don’t actually cause diseases like diabetes or heart disease. Instead, poor blood sugar control and insulin spikes-often driven by diets high in processed carbohydrates-are major contributors to these conditions. The **Atherogenic Lipoprotein Profile (ALP) Study** and the **Whitehall II Study** both highlight that insulin resistance, rather than LDL cholesterol, plays a significant role in artery plaque buildup and heart disease risk. One thing I’ve learned is the importance of including animal-based foods in the diet. Animal proteins are more bioavailable, meaning our bodies can absorb and utilize the nutrients more efficiently compared to plant-based proteins. Additionally, plant-based diets often contain anti-nutrients, like phytic acid, which can inhibit the absorption of important minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium. I also noticed you mentioned using plant-based protein powders. While they can be a convenient source of protein, it's important to be cautious, as some plant-based protein powders can contain harmful levels of heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead due to the way they are processed. Over time, consuming these contaminants can potentially lead to health issues. I understand that everyone’s body responds differently to various diets, and it’s fantastic that you’ve found what works for you. But it’s also worth considering that for many people, incorporating nutrient-dense foods like eggs and even responsibly sourced meats can be part of a healthy diet, especially when the focus is on whole, unprocessed foods and maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

[@brightnbreezyfelix1003]

Amazing - that’s one hell of a transformation 🙌

[@friend4ua724]

If there's no healthy choices at a gas station instead of going for pumpkin seeds roasted in seed oil, you could just fast or plan ahead and have a healthy snack or meal with you.

[@jbhann]

I’ve seen some gas stations carry apples and bananas

[@mimom8342]

What about black seed oil? Many say it's good but it's a seed oil. Is a good quality organic black seed oil good or bad?

[@donnabodin3494]

Gosh - I have never read so many critical comments on two people who are trying to help others . 😢

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

Soaked Chia and Flex seeds are great source of Omega 3 oils.

[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

The problem with these are the omega 3 FA content is ALA rather than DHA and EPA. ALA is harder for your body to use in a mg per mg basis. Per Richard Lustig M.D. MSL.

[@denisemarie6131]

Organic doesn’t mean absolutely no pesticides because while the farmers may not spray their plants, the transporters may spray to keep the produce fresh to get to market. Yes?

[@kathynewkirk683]

I do organic with what I eat daily, or frequently, as well as pastured eggs, grass fed and finished ground beef and wild caught fish…. I avoid the dirty dozen and I also garden my vegetables.

[@soap5393]

Most commercially available corn in the U.S,, however - as much pesticide as it may have on the surface, is GMO Franken-food and manufactures glyphosate within it's own cells, unless it's organic.

[@Katgirl2024]

Most sweet corn produced in the US is NOT gmo. It has one of the least pesticide residue. Now....field corn (hfcs comes from this) is a completely different story.

[@soap5393]

@@Katgirl2024 I'd like to wish that's true - and hope to see them advertise their product, then, as "non-GMO" - maybe even "Organic."

[@Katgirl2024]

@@soap5393 organic means expensive certification. Just know, sweet corn is on the clean 15 list. Minimal pesticide residue.

[@soap5393]

@@Katgirl2024 Thanks, Ktgilr2024. It's just that in my book genetic modification (GMO) qualifies equally with added pesticides for the dirty list. In fact, some GMO is about causing the cells of the host to create the pesticide internally.

[@Katgirl2024]

@@soap5393 yes. I see that now. Very misleading. Thanks!!

[@mpoharper]

Organic is the way to go with dirty dozen. I cannot eat beans without glucose spike. Keep in mind everyone is different.

[@PurelyMedicine]

great video

[@docm8427]

We grow our own veggies without any pesticides and organic compost we make ourselves. Should we be worried?

[@alysononoahu8702]

Pumpkin seeds #1...😊

[@marysmith4811]

Can we eat unrefined seed oils? No one ever mentions this. I think the reason that corn has few pesticides is because it was genetically modified so that it would resist pests, but that's another discussion. Thanks.

[@snowdriftwood]

Great video! Thanks!

[@marywilson1948]

Agree. No music!!!! But great show!!

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[@chrissteele8800]

Does spinach n kale not bad because it’s oxidation

[@maureenthegardener9482]

Dr Means should read this conclusion in a study published in Crit Rev Toxicol. 2024 Overall, the estimated daily exposure for each pesticide-produce combination was below the corresponding HBGV for all exposure scenarios. The current analysis demonstrates that excessive produce-specific pesticide exposure is unexpected as the amount of produce that would need to be consumed on a chronic basis, even among children, far exceeds typical dietary intake. In other words, she’s scaring you about pesticide exposure from vegetables.

[@DCornwell-d2t]

Is that kale on the pass?????

[@pineandprairielife]

Speaking of Spinach. It is super high in oxylates? What is your take on Oxylates? Isn't that worse?

[@mgzig8]

I have a hard time believing the incremental risk of eating the "dirty dozen" anywhere near outweighs the benefits of their nutrients. If you can get organic, great. But being concerned about this beyond just selecting organic vs not organic if both options are present, is overkill. People get way too hung up on this stuff due to alarmism. Just eat whole foods.

[@brightnbreezyfelix1003]

I’d be fine with the music if it was much quieter because it’s way more difficult to focus on what’s what’s being discussed .

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[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Greens aren’t good? (Pic in feed)

[@joeyjreid]

There is a 2020 review of farmed vs wild salmon that sheds some interesting info on that particular subject. Farmed fish had Higher omega 6 content (which other studies suggest is not bad and may be beneficial) but higher EPA content. Lower DHA but also lower dioxins, methylmercury and other toxins. The fishery standards differ from country to country and so the feed will differ, the fat content will differ but the toxins are almost always lower. There is nuance to this topic. I am clearly not covering all of it in a tiny comment but neither is this video.

[@angelo8424]

I love leafy greens, but I've been scared by several reports about oxalates- Legitimate concern, or false?

[@Fetsimo]

Apparently if you eat cheese with it, that helps cancel out the bad effects of the oxalates. Double-check that though because I'm not 100% sure.

[@MargaretMillican]

So you do know that there are lots of pesticides that are approved for use on organic food right?? Maybe just wash your food well.

[@peterleibundgut2349]

I was wondering what the definition of ‘organic food’ is.

[@louisbensinger4239]

Buy sprouted pumpkin seeds

[@tulsabrit671]

the problem with this advice is everyone reacts differently to food, so how can one say eat this not that, get a cgm.

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

Are TV dinners healthy compared to a Happy Meal?

[@painterlyrabbit]

Its like asking which poison you prefer to injest

[@littlevoice_11]

Eat or pass... fish in general? Do you have concerns about pollution, heavy metal, microplastics etc

[@sylverserf2174]

9 months, and no reply?

[@johnpickles349]

The benefits outweigh the negatives.

[@alomaalber6514]

I used to really love fish, I live in a region for it. now it is as Elmo says "a sometimes food".

[@edwardwall502]

The background music is distracting and just seems to add noise.

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[@ddduva4440]

conventional lemon taste is bitter. While organic lemons, I have found in every case, have a sweetness to them. Much more desirable to me. Also a good indicator of being sprayed.

[@alomaalber6514]

They are called Meyer lemons they are bigger and sweeter.

[@teresaberry1421]

Is there a list so I don’t have to listen?

[@littlevoice_11]

Eat or pass... Organic non GMO tofu and tempeh?

[@Lifewideopen_caleb12]

Dr. Means you are right on a lot of things but you are still missing on very important points. It is better to cook beans from dry than eating them from a can because those are loaded with sodium and if the can was exposed to a high temperature or contains acidic foods then, aluminum would release into the contents. Aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer’s, dementia and other brain diseases. Also, organic foods have some bad ingredients as well. Reading labels is a must in the US. For example; I would never recommend processed organic meats just because of being organic. Eating organic is a cleaner and healthier choice but not every single ingredient in the organic food is clean or healthy. I wouldn’t recommend conventional limes or lemons because those might have apeel which is very harmful. Do your own research people. I have been doing it for over 12 years and find that everything around us is full of bad chemicals like make up, cleaning supplies, clothing, towels, food, and more.

[@andressalgado3066]

Triple wash salad is something real?

[@etiennetaylor]

Definitely ditch the soundtrack

[@creativealchemyoflife9143]

Organic beans are not 99 cents a can lol. Most beans aren't that cheap

[@rambleon2011]

Bidenomics. Vote Trump so we don’t have Harrisnomics.

[@danetteoydegaard1293]

Good info but the music is awfully loud and competes with the speakers. I’m out due to the music.

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[@GhostlyGravestones]

Maye before talking about the clean 15 vs the dirty dozen you explain to the viewers what they are instead of assuming we already know what you're talking about.

[@millytorres7829]

The backup music is annoying

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[@joelharris3389]

WILD caught is best when it comes to Seafood. Huge Greens, legumes, balsamic vinegar, raw walnuts, etc. truly it's an educated choice, once you know what these processed foods will do to you, you will make great choices.

[@mpoharper]

Carry your own food!

[@ALHack29]

Yes, no music!!! Or just turn it down. Actually, get rid of the music but keep the yes/no sound effects….but turn those down.

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[@4eversearch]

Why Dr Means repeatedly suggest organic produce as a healthful choice Organic farming is not regulated, labelling is erratic b/c there are no strict parameters and no one is monitoring. Also organic farmers do use remedies to control infects, etc, and and doesn’t mean that those remedies are harmless Agree about music, quite irritating and totally unnecessary

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[@margrose5]

I've heard that, also, about organic farming. Disappointing.

[@DadPhone-vr7oq]

Why shouldn't I just eat yard waste? It would be equally delicious as what is recommended here.

[@chris_ramirez]

Beans cause a spike for me

[@jenniferpackard6558]

Grow your own spinach and kale.

[@zimmdaddy]

no one is eating tv dinners, that is not the problem..

[@stevep5293]

GET RID OF BACKGROUND MUSIC IN YOUR VIDEOS. IT'S DISTRACTING AF

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[@sallysalsonoak21]

Oh no…. I wanted to listen to this but the music is so distracting so I’m giving it a miss. Sorry :(

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[@tbm9031]

the noise makes this unwatchable and time stealing, better channels out there

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[@finnnnma]

What is this Im hearing about GMO Salmon. 😮

[@alysononoahu8702]

Farm salmon is really bad , especially for the salmon😢😢😢😢

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Music needs to be turned off please

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[@stevehogan8829]

I;m not strapped for cash but no way can I eat wild caught seafood for one meal each day. nothing is less than $20.00 80% of the country cannot afford or live with the boredom of what you are suggesting, Not possible in the USA. Would be easy anywhere else in the world. just not here,

[@raff5604]

the music was irritating

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[@staza1]

Like, like, like i can't watch because like, like, like, you can't seen to talk without like, like, you know what I'm saying?

[@danaashton9297]

Do you want us to listen to you and your guest or to the music which is a DISTRACTION!

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[@craigbernthal307]

Grow a garden

[@kevindecoteau3186]

is saying "hot take" the new lingo? I'm good without being trendy. That's my. HOT TAKE :)

[@jennifervert2601]

Love the content… please no more elevator music🤗

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[@lemmehithatnyc461]

Not all health food is healthy.

[@sglonebird]

you can get DRY ROASTED nuts.

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[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

Farm Salmon vs Hungry Man. Hungry Man of course. Just. Go. Hungry. Man.

[@mikebeshay952]

Vocal Fry is really annoying :((

[@jchawkjr2]

THE MUSIC SUCKS. CANT WATCH.

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[@jimantonino4394]

What! Twinkies aren’t good? C’mon man…

[@scottheitmanmarinesurvey3557]

farmed salmon is dog pooh

[@yoya4766]

Her audio book was long winded, coupled with her nasally, whiny voice truly unbearable..

[@odf3427]

What happened to you as a child?

[@TheLenze]

This is a video for rich people

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