Foods With Healthy Fat and How Much You Should Eat | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A

This show is all about fat. Which foods contain healthy fat and how much should you be eating?

Dr. Neal Barnard examines the role of fat in your diet when he joins “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE.

- Can healthy fat cause heart disease?
- How does fat affect menopause?
- Can you survive without eating fat?
- How can you tell whether a fat is healthy?
- And more!

Have a question? Post it in the comments or chat and we’ll answer as many as possible during the live broadcast.

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[@carlo6912]

Listening to this podcast is like having a personal friend offer to come over to your house a few times a week to enlighten you on all things health. How can anyone in their right mind turn down such an offer. Thank you both for sharing this life saving content. I LOVE how doctor Barnard has the ability to simplify the most complex topics.

[@madamplant]

He's one of my favorites!

[@janegovender6569]

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[@baharzaap2833]

He is a dangerous dinosaur with 5 year old info. He has never heard of lectins and insulin resistance . Check our Dr Steven Gundry .

[@gregl2249]

Friends often give bad advice

[@lawrenceharada430]

😮😮

[@Maham_k3]

I can not believe Dr Barnard is 70 years old…he looks much younger!

[@notrueflagshere198]

@@Jay-eo3wl He looks a fantastic 70!

[@anettesinn280]

Say what!!!??? 😮70??? No way!!! He looks 55! 🎉And by the way he is adorabel ❤

[@jj-bp3fr]

Omg!🤯 Really?!

[@madnezz1961]

FACT: I did Keto a few years ago and felt horrible but did lose about 60 lbs in 6 months, then gained it back. I am now HIGH carb WFPB vegan and lost 100 lbs in 5 months

[@natecoast9778]

Regular keto or vegan keto?

[@madnezz1961]

@@natecoast9778 regular keto

[@kindcounselor]

Wonderful and clarifying. I'm a vegan for 7 years but these podcasts are wonderful because I'm always learning.

[@obessedwithhealth]

My absolute favorite podcast, especially when Dr. Barnard is on!!

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Dr. Bernard is a wealth of information - thank you for this wonderful program.

[@mridulwadhawan1229]

A wonderful presentation. I am a great fan of Dr Neal Barnard

[@Cat-pw2et]

Gosh I love all these videos. Awesome work and thank you for all you do🙏🏼🤍

[@smallfootprint2961]

Yes. Inspiring, and informative. I always learn when I listen to Dr. Barnard. Thank you.

[@angeleahmacdonnell7750]

This was so informative!! Thank you!

[@madatappi179]

Thank you very much for your podcast. The best knowlege for us.

[@ShahidKhan-qw8yk]

Great show Chuck, Wonderful information Doctor Neil , Thank you to both of you for a great show.

[@luluandmeow]

Universal Meals is such a brilliant idea, genius Dr Barnard and PCRM will help even more people. Thank you too Chuck

[@vickieschwimmer5841]

I appreciate your program, Chuck, and the very informative people that are your guest speakers. Understanding the differences between all the different kinds of fat has been a challenge, especially on my journey to reach my ideal body weight. Thank you, Dr. Barnard!

[@damarismitchell7355]

Chuck Carroll You Are Great 👍 Podcast Interviewer!! You Rocking This Lifestyle Too!

[@NN57143]

I just love Dr. Barnard, and I'm so grateful to him. His personality and demeanor are so kind and easy to listen to!

[@celestepiccolo6586]

I’m 7 months pregnant and loving/living this info. Thanks.

[@kbkesq]

All Great questions and answers.

[@rachaelfearon5644]

Love this podcast my daughter has endometriosis am going to get her to watch this video thank you doctor Bernard and Chuck I love listening to the exam room

[@semaaral2498]

Thank you, Chuck, one of the best interviewers. A learnt a lot Bu your correct choice of questions 👏. Especially copper & Iron content in the vitamins for women after menopause hit the spot🤗 I've recently lost my mum because of Alzheimer's and I've already begun to forget. So scary. Posted to my health fanatic son these podcasts. We will get Dr Barnard's latest book as well. Very useful. Thanks alot🙏🌺🌟🕺📚

[@mabelh7305]

Excellent video Doctor!

[@maril1379]

Listening now excellent thumbs up!

[@natecoast9778]

Glad Dr Bernard replied to my comment. I've been on a standard ketogenic diet and now I'm going vegan. I have been following some Vegan Keto channels here on KZbin but it is a very restrictive diet I have found it very difficult. Really to what extent should we restrict the consumption of grains, cereals and legumes just to lose weight, right? I'm slowly getting back to consuming my whole carbs and that makes me happy.

[@VgnRaj]

Thank you for not making us wait until the end of the video to address the topic that was clicked on. The rest is as great as usual.

[@ass7376]

Thanks for sharing

[@markburks9084]

Hey Chuck! Congratulations on getting Dr. B to join you full time. That’s gonna be awesome! There are lots of news stories talking about the shortage of baby formula in stores. Isn’t this the perfect opportunity to have an episode on the benefits of breastfeeding and where Mothers can obtain HUMAN MILK vs. Bovine? This is well known in rural communities, but this awareness was held back from us city folk. I’m also reminded that there is a class action lawsuit out there regarding cow’s milk formula and a condition called NEC. Can you talk about this condition and what studies were done that enabled this action? Love the show!

[@markburks9084]

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[@paulb4496]

Chuck and Dr. Barnard are easy to listen to. I lost 50 pounds on the McDougall diet. I listen to all the whole food plant based Doctors on KZbin to stay motivated. Great videos keep it up gentlemen!

[@RiDankulous]

This is a very good discussion, thanks. I have a very limited, measured amount of chia seeds daily. I also got a little more fruit and my nutrient level is looking excellent. When I first went whole food-plant based, I didn't watch my nutrients as close as I should and it's probably even more important when running a calorie deficit like I did back then. I am building good leg muscle now with resistance training and also doing cardio. Also being more careful about sleep hygiene, as some call it. The last of the lifestyle improvements for me. All about habits.

[@sanjam11]

Chia seeds not good for people with high cholesterol? I thought it was a good source of fat

[@RiDankulous]

@@sanjam11 Some people subscribe to the belief that it is necessary to consume omega-3 and chia has that. I view it as if I'm eating chia for calcium, it's nice to get omega-3 but I don't go out of my way for it. The evidence for omega-3 benefit is definitely very limited and only population studies. If there was a very large amount of consistent population studies and they included plant based forms of omega-3, I would care more.

[@betzib8021]

There is no healthy fat as far as I am concerned. I have been whole food plant based for years. I never ate oil and my only overt fats were nuts and seeds and occasional avocado. My cholesterol never went above 145. I developed calcified aorta, ischemic spine, calcified heart valves, and hbp (though I never ate salt when I could avoid it) Now I get my fats from greens and oats and sometimes chia for thickener. I have MUCH more energy...my cholesterol went down to 127. My blood pressure is going down...for the first time in years. I owe this change to Dr. Peter Rogers and his videos. I never understood how harmful fats are until his explanations.

[@ta9143]

Thank you to Chuck Carroll and Dr. Barnard… you two are the Dynamic Duo of vegan 🌱 presenters and podcasts! The Q & As are packed with useful information!! I always learn something new- and I’ve been studying and practicing veganism for 3 years. Keep up the good work!

[@davidhutchinson5233]

I end up in the 50g per day range....but it's due to my seed and nut consumption. I put 2 tablespoons of flax, hemp & chia seeds in my oatmeal just about every day. Also a 1/4 cup of walnuts. But I really try to keep any other fats to nil or an absolute minimum. My saturated fat I keep below 10g daily.

[@raw7504]

walnuts are super great, what you're doing sounds awesome. If you can afford it you may want to get organic oatmeal as just about every oatmeal is contaminated with glyphosate round up chemicals. I switched to organic and its helped tremendously with bloating and indigestion i was experiencing with non-organic

[@sharinaross1865]

I do this as well when I make my oatmeal. I may only eat it about 1-2 a week.

[@flowergirle9250]

I just want to share my just over 3month experience with being a (whole foods starch-based) no-added oil and low fat vegan. I was worried about my skin drying out and being constantly hungry, but this has not been the case at all. I get great satisfaction, enjoy the food, and within the past 2 weeks or so began to notice what appears to be improved skin quality; this is not only on my face but my body. It is not dry at all, but very bright, smooth, clear, soft and “fresh” for lack of a better term. The texture, appearance, and moisture level has improved. As a matter of fact, when I went on a beach vacation about a month ago, my skin did not even peel. It usually does peel, even though I always use sunscreen. So technically the skin benefits probably started sooner than I officially noticed a difference in its quality. I don’t even eat fatty whole foods on a daily basis, only every so often, maybe once per week. But what I do eat daily are legumes and fruits and veggies high in vitamin C like broccoli, brussel sprouts, broccoli, citrus, bell peppers, etc.

[@VeganLinked]

Seeds and nuts are very good for you though, no need to be low fat

[@Laurenski67]

Re skin not peeling in sun: My husband is not vegan or vegetarian, but ever since he started drinking green (mostly kale) smoothies he has never gotten sunburned (not even red) even after a long day on the beach in the Caribbean.

[@Bankai90]

@@Laurenski67 sunburn usually comes from seed/vegetable oils

[@Goodthoughtlol]

Flower girlie you are going to face vitamin E deficiency in a few more months. Unless you include ground sunflower seeds in your diet. You get vitamin E only from oil in modern diet and you have cut that out.. which is ok.. even I have. But eat ground sunflower seeds daily then.. Use cronometer to see what you are missing.

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

not only that, bell peppers also have vit e, for example, and, 10-20% fat is ok for hormonal and thyroid balance, plus brain health.

[@Deb_BG]

Thank you!

[@cathyswitzer2128]

What does Dr. Barnard think about collagen supplements? Do they work?

[@LetThoseOatsRoll]

And I'm in the 'healthy' BMI range for the first time in my life. Thank you.

[@Battery-kf4vu]

Well I watched a Dr Barnard presentation on Physicians Committee, in which he speaks about the Lyon study. I am from Lyon so I was particularily curious. What he says is that the LDL in the med group diet and the control groups was the same ( 162 vs 159, so quite high in fact ) and still there was a huge difference in terms of mortality thanks apparently to ALA, EPA and vit C. So it seems to me that it directly contradicts the whole concept of having to lower LDL as much a possible. It is really useless unless the person has a low anti oxidant status. And this can be corrected easily. Studies have shown that mono and poly unsaturated fats change the size of the LDL particles from small dense to big fluffy. Also I read that HDL can be oxidized too and that when it is oxidized, it cannot perform it role of removing the cholesterol from the plaques, so here again, the anti oxidant status is important. I'm trying to be objective, I don't care one way or another, but from what I understand increasing anti-oxidants is the way to go, given that LDL is important for other things in the body.

[@sw6118]

It’s reassuring to hear that some fat is required. I was never so sick as when I truly went fat free. Just some olives make a huge difference. The problem with the nuts is that they are “roasted” meaning mixed with oil (usually soy or some vegetable oil) and put into an oven-the nuts aren’t fried, but they might as well be. Consider eating only nuts that can be eaten raw or prepared in a way that doesn’t involve “roasting.”

[@jackson1342]

This video is full of biased doctors looking forward to bass anything that's not vegan. When. Vegan eats shit processes food like Coconut yoghurt. and Veggie chips. Mocks meat high in saturated fats vegan doctors say that is Heather meat. When the coconut oil has 87% saturated fat compared to cheese is with is only 21% saturated fat nice logic vegan doctors will say sugar is healthy and okay in moderation, even tho is linked to many diseases however they will try to blame everything in the meat and processes meat as if it has the same Health affect so they will tell you to avoid them at all cost but they will say whole food plants base is the healthiest contradict to this by taking B12 iron and DHA vitamins A and D idoine as supplements because they know the diet is not optimal for these nutrients and say is the healthiest diet in the world

[@LiamGutierrez]

@@jackson1342 coconut oil has a lot of MCT which aren't bad for us. Cheese is dairy and dairy like meat is a cancer promoter.

[@jackson1342]

@@LiamGutierrez that's funny your saying coconut oil which is 90 % saturated fat is healthier than cheese which is only 27% saturated fats

[@gnair8307]

@@jackson1342 the fact is Coconut cold pressed oil is the most natural way of extraction of oil that's not undergone any heat treatement. U r aware, I hope, about its high level of temperature due to which foods fried in this oil retains its nutrients. I am sure u hv observed how much qty of fried food we tend to gobble down without a thought, JUST TO SATISFY OUR TASTE BUDS, instead of eating to provide natural nutrients to keep our body healthy. This is how we hv to choose the most natural form of cooking which not only retains the nutrients but also allows one to continue eat tasty foods for healthy living and not for satisfying your taste buds. So opt for shallow frying the patties or burgers and eat is along with equal amounts of salad a/w fresh greens. One cannot go wrong with such holistic method. Regarding processed Cheese-, too, eaten in healthy proportion cannot go wrong, ever. Good day gentleman. Namaste 🙏

[@mrscpc1918]

@@jackson1342sadly I think you are not grasping the full spectrum of facts regarding health of self / animals and planet. Don’t give up trying to understand because having an open mind is helpful to grasping the full picture of how to be well for the longest term.

[@Kate-zl3zl]

Thank you

[@kimdenardo1076]

what is your opinion on protein powders?

[@randombliss266]

Are we to take omega 3 supplements or just flax seed for our omegas? Really confused after hearing this. Maybe I missed something?

[@angyejones2954]

Nice question about AlphaGal Syndrome. I developed it years ago & one of the major reasons for going WFPB.

[@Zenjohnny]

The palm oil is put in peanut butter to make it thicker so you don't need to stir like jiffy/Skippy pb.

[@Murph7373]

Hello and thank you all PCRM for all the work!!! I have a question. I’ve been vegan for 17 years and always consumed nuts in small amounts due to high fat content. Dr. Barnard recommended small amounts; however, latest Dr. Greger’s podcast provided research studies revealing no weight gain when consuming large amounts of nuts. What is the real truth regarding amount of nuts and seeds intake? I know Dr. Goldner uses 1/2 cup of flax or chia seeds in her smoothie with others recommending only up to 1 Tbs per day. Thank you and blessings! 🙏👍🤗

[@sedanchair2]

Moderation is the key to MOST things.

[@k.h.6991]

Dr. Greger also recommends small amounts of nuts and seeds. One disadvantage of his way of teaching online is that it becomes fragmented.

[@lindaripp5902]

Thanks

[@sharinaross1865]

How to define healthy....glad to have a normal BMI (19-25). Wow that tick question was enlightening.

[@mjs28s]

Um...just eating the little amount of flax and nuts can put you well over double what Dr Neal said. Cutting out all nuts and seeds from my diet that is almost entirely whole plant foods and I am still around 25 grams of fat per day. So then are we supposed to eat nuts and seeds or not? Me eating the small amounts that I do, along with the other fat in my diet, puts me at 56 grams per day on the average day for 2,100 calories, or about 24% calories from fat. Then what am I supposed to do for getting my calories back up if I cut 270 calories of nuts and seeds....that also take away some minerals, fiber, protein which pushes the caloric drop closer to 400 calories? Throw more fruit and potatoes at it? What about the loss in Vitamin E intake that I have to make up? You want me to pop supplements now? Love you Doc, but what are you smoking? How can one even maintain the proper omega 3 and omega 6 balance with what you are suggesting is the right amount of fat in the diet? My saturated fat is around 8 grams or less per day so that is nice and low and what I do get is from nuts and seeds. Even 1.0gram of that is from Bananas that I eat (according to cronometer).

[@k.h.6991]

Dr. Barnard would say that yes, ideally you should cut out all nuts and seeds. I agree with you that for people not losing weight: this is going a bit far. Also, the science really isn't convincing. People eating a bit of nuts and seeds daily have better health than people who don't. Check out Dr. Greger on this topic.

[@HillLeeHill]

Can you do one that covers what foods/meals are migraine safe again. I know the generalized version but what about spices and seasonings? Like salt, pepper, garlic, ginger. What can I add to the rice and veg to make it a little less band? Thank you

[@k.h.6991]

Nothing wrong with herbs and spices. Minimize the salt.

[@babycakes8434]

Oh, so if I avoid oils and fats for years before the menopause, I might be not too bad during the menopause itself. That is encouraging. I hope it will be true for me.

[@naftalibendavid]

Thanks for addressing this big taboo.

[@j.c.lacroix5152]

For those who struggle with peanut butter: PB2 was a real savior for me - its peanut butter powder with the fat removed. Finally, I could have peanut sauces and things like that again.

[@JokerLurver]

Agreed 👍. Same for me. A jar of pb in the house was a total hazard, but the pb2 only gets used in recipes/ batches of nice cream. Initially hard to let go of nut butters (to those of us who they are a problem for), but I can attest that the HCLF diet feels worlds better. Worth the switch.

[@babycakes8434]

I just saw it yesterday in Walmart. What do you do with it?

[@jessreinhardt4408]

​@babycakes8434 I liike to make peanut sauce with it for stir fries and to dip salad rolls in! Also can be added to aotneal or smoothies, homemade energy balls, cookies, other baked goods, or just mixed with almond milk and used however you would use peanut butter:)

[@michelemarks5026]

aren't chia seeds and flaxseed really good anti-inflammatory foods? Dr. Brooke Goldner recommends 1/2 cup in a smoothie daily.

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

1/2 cup is a lot it's like 7-10g per day max (meaninf a spoon of it)

[@wolfganghorak]

What an excellent podcast! Dr. Barnard is so special, thank you so much. I have a special question and up to now it was impossible for me, getting a competent answer. I do a lot of exercise (weight lifting, running), my BMI is 19 and it‘s hard for me, not losing weight. I also do time restricted eating, eat only from 1pm to 7pm. So I always exercise before my first meal. Now here’s my question: how many grams of fat should be my daily intake. Do I need to eat more fat, because I burn so much? If not, where do I get my calories from? Many thanks in advance.

[@pammckay6805]

30.gram's of.fat.a.day.

[@wolfganghorak]

@@pammckay6805 Many thx! 30 g include all fats or only saturated fats. I‘m on whole food plant based diet and eat some nuts and seeds in my oatmeal. Do they count fully? All fat treated the same or do you differentiate?

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

try to have some flax or chia too, for the omegas,eat nuts one day, seed the other

[@wolfganghorak]

@@ninjaextraterrestre2556 Good idea, 🙏

[@delaneyondreams]

In Rhonda Patrick's interview with Dr. Harris, he recently said that the study suggesting Omega 3 might increase prostate cancer have been disproven. Could you comment on this? I am not fomenting conflict, I just need to know if Dr. Barnard knows of Dr. Harris work with Omega 3 and what the thinks of it.

[@KJSvitko]

How long after reducing fat intake will it take to impact your cholesterol scores.

[@sectionalsofa]

Dr Barnard deserves the congeniality award for the wfpb doctors, but for a deep dive into nutritional science the crown goes to Dr. Fuhrman. According to him, moderate amounts of nuts and seeds (1.5 to 3 ounces daily) is health promoting. Better to limit grains than nuts and seeds. By the way, I eat moderate amounts of nuts, seeds and avocado daily and my BMI is slightly over 20.

[@chiyerano]

Yeah, this is the only part where I disagree with Dr. Barnard, his views on nuts and seeds and certain saturated fats. Nuts and seeds are important to have and should be had preferably in raw and sprouted forms unless a person is allergic. Saturated fats can actually be beneficial when consumed as whole plant based foods.

[@rjb1122]

Linda S., where does Dr. Fuhrman say that we should eat 1.5 to 3 ounces of nuts and seeds daily? Thanks very much

[@rjb1122]

Thanks Linda

[@sectionalsofa]

@@rjb1122 My reply was deleted because I shared a link . Oh well.

[@rjb1122]

@@sectionalsofa Sorry it was deleted. Here is what you wrote again: "rjb 112 I've heard him say it a number of times in interviews and lectures. (there are many online) Generally, he says that at his retreats he has his participants (who are most often overweight) consume about a half ounce at each of 3 meals. But he's also said for those who are thin and athletic, they may be able to consume as much as 3 ounces a day."

[@akokorapiaw6855]

How about the eating of soft coconut meat?

[@MultiCII]

I absolutely agree-when you add no fat to your greens you don’t miss it after a month…you don’t mids dairy because you feel better; I find nutritional yeast and mixing beans lentils pineapple , brocholli and peas just awesome after cooking them together…I don’t miss meat and my weight is now easilly controlled…I don’t have to diet because my plant-based diet is low calorie but full of fiber, minerals phytonutrients…For anyone who has been I’ll it is the best thing you can do to feel better! DDC MD

[@gloriamales6737]

I have a mechanical heart valve and must watch my vitamin K which is leafy greens, blueberries and other good for me foods. How would I work on a vegan diet without so much leafy greens?

[@carolblankenbeckler545]

Thanks for this information. I do have a question- Should we be including in our diet daily the following foods with fats: walnuts, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds? I have heard these foods contain essential nutrients that we need. Is that true?

[@arambarsamian6312]

Yes. The first three contain significant amounts of omega-3s, while pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc.

[@lf7065]

And sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E! Very helpful especially for those of us in menopause. Protects the heart. 🙂❤️

[@k.h.6991]

The research says that eating a small amount of nuts and seeds daily is health promoting. People have less heart issues, for instance.

[@monicapoole2115]

Can Dr. Bernard discuss blood sugar levels and A1C as it would be in a healthy individual who does not have diabetes or pre diabetes? The o ly information I can find is as if the person already has high blood sugar, so I don't know what to expect or to look. I WAS pre-diabetic with A1c of 6.3. I lost 100 lbs and adopted WFPB lifestyle and have maintained my weight for 6 years with BMI of 22. My glucose level seems high still at 95 to 105 in the morning. What is a healthy fasting blood glucose level?

[@IK_59]

Under 100 is normal fasting

[@charliebecker4417]

What about krill oil for Omega 3 If taken as a supplement is this good?

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

better eat chia or flax

[@juliaainley2889]

I CONSUME OMEGA 3 FROM ALGAE DHA VEGAN CAPSULES BY MINAMI ALSO IS IT OK TO EAT MY CHLORELLA POWDER HAS B12 IRON ETC WITH SOYA YOGHURT ? OR DOES THE SOYA INTERFERE WITH ABSORBTION THANKYOU

[@mikigiusti1239]

Dr. Barnard is amazing.... and he looks amazing! Clever&hot&healthy

[@tgconlinelim5394]

It’s my first time here from japan . This program is amazing. Some of the food calls for coconut milk for Indonesian food, does it mean that coconut milk is bad for that food how can we replace the authentic smell ? Im kathleen

[@ass7376]

Can I avoid fat from vegetables and Fruits as a vegan with out eating grains and nuts or beans , ? Or wheat or gf foods ?

[@user-ry4qc5zx1e]

When I make brownies or veggie burgers I cook them in the oven on reinforced silicon but still have to use either coconut oil or olive oil so they don't stick. I just put enough to keep it from sticking and brush it on with a brush that looks like a paint brush but it's for food. I switched to stainless steel from cast iron recently so now my oil usage will go down even lower

[@rocio3076]

saludo de chaco argentina excelente trabajo me gusto y tengo un alto al fuego jaja,falto tocar si las grasas vegetal con exceso podria causar diabetes .

[@rosemaryjohnson752]

No fact

[@delaneyondreams]

How about Coconut Butter? No additives. Dr. Greger once made a video (on Coconut oil) in which, at the end, he said the butter version of coconut kepr the whole food in crushed form attached to its fiber. Eating this (I believe) he said was the one exception and that eating the coconut butter was just a wash, no harm but no benefit. Is this true? I can't find the video which may have been made a decade ago. I have not been able to find any references to this.

[@marietran4135]

My DR. Tell me to add olive oil in my salad I been eating 99% plant base, but my weight only 86 pd DR. And how much vitamin b12 should I take?

[@angelawade1445]

Check our Dr gregers b12 video. You need a lot more as you age.

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

Don't self medicate. It depends on your current levels. Go to a doctor.

[@edwardbanegas2153]

What about lipo protein a can somebody do something Regarding that period the only thing I've ever seen that potentially works is a study done on Eliminating animal products however if you look at the details they also got rid of almost all potatoes and almost all grains aint. What about doctor pradeep jimadas? Has anybody watched his videos

[@Nina-hk7ub]

I'm not overweight but keeping fats and oils low makes the difference from gaining weight. I sure crave foods w fat though...I had severe endometriosis as a younger woman and estrogen positive breast ca 2x. I sure wish I knew this info when I was young.

[@nayanmipun6784]

My triglycerides are moderately high, I have been practicing no oil whole vegan for 5 months. Please help

[@lindaosl1691]

Q I have been plant based oil free for 2 years , but my LDL stay put in 5.5 Why is it like this ?? My HDL is high , my glucose 4.6 Everything is good except my LDL Should I take medication to lower my LDL ?? Thank you so much Dr Barnard

[@lf7065]

Some people have inherited high cholesterol levels. It's called familial hypercholesterolemia.

[@mnayak9348]

Eliminate dairy and sugar

[@GreenTea4Me]

So, should we be eating Vegan DHA now or not? Things are changing so much. It use to be yes take the Vegan DHA ...now we shouldn't ?

[@markwiener1091]

Go figure: 2013 studies hinted higher omegas, higher prostate cancer. However November 17, 2019 Science News Intermountain Medical Center study says no correlation between Omegas and Prostate Cancer but less risk of heart disease. So who's correct?????

[@Kate-zl3zl]

Sunshine at the health food store counter : )

[@pinktink77vp]

Is cholesterol affected by saturated fat regardless of the source being plant- or animal-based?

[@margeretawellman2217]

I have a question , I love fruits, is it OK if I eat 5-6 fruits through the day . Is it to much sugar?

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

Checked studies, there is literlly NONe that puts a roof of how many you can eat, there's just no downsides. Do consider that it's not the same if the fruit is in a juice or whole, you need the fiber so you don't get the sugar issue that you're afraid of. Also, eat them alone, not with fats, longer time in the belly, which means more fermentation, which i turn causes indigestion for some people, and also, fat and sugar aren't good together

[@georgannecollett8047]

I wonder why Dr B always says ' keep the oils very low' ...I've never ever heard him add..' or better still, have none at all". I think it's bc he encourages making this as easy as possible and most will not do it if can't go out to dinner.....bit it's also clear that he believes there is no reason other than that, to eat oil.....I'm following a strict Dr Esselstyn diet and so rarely eat out anymore....Chef AJ also says it's impossible to have a meal 100% clean of oil in a restaurant, even if you ask & police it to some extent.....I just wish he would add that to clarify the situation bc many hearing him just say "keep the oil to a minimum" can assume, in error, that oils are good for you if you "just keep them to a minimum:....I'm aware that he made it clearer in this video by saying have an olive instead but ijust think it would be so helpful if he added ..."but better still none at all"

[@jenniferschaffer1625]

Facts👏

[@Fit2live76]

@chuckcarroll I had blood work today expecting a great turnout. I’ve been wfpb vegan 2 years. My cholesterol was up to 180 😔and ldl was 104 which was flagged, my cholesterol/hdl ratio went up to 2.8, now I’m wondering why? I cut out oils, milk products and meats for 2 years how come this would happen? Also another sad thing is my albumin/globulin was flagged high also and very much concerns me because I do not eat these foods any longer.

[@Atheria444]

Well that is frustrating. Are you eating processed vegan meats or a lot of nut/seed butters and avocado?

[@Fit2live76]

@@Atheria444 non of those. I’ve never cared for the processed vegan meats . I’m pretty much 98-99% non processed sos free! I make my own non dairy milk, I make my own almond butter which I may eat a tbsp of and I had cut out avocado about a year ago, I make my own hummus but I do not eat daily. My dr said my numbers looked fine but I think they are higher than normal.

[@Atheria444]

@@Fit2live76 I don't know what to say. Besides my blood sugar going up back on HCLF, edema is also back that's been gone for 2 years. I did the best on a high fat raw diet years ago.

[@angelawade1445]

B12 you need a lot more at an older age. Check out Dr gregers new videos.

[@Fit2live76]

@@angelawade1445 I take those , I take the compliment plus vegan vitamins

[@Jamesnebula]

When I was a kid I remember a Picture book which featured the Fatipuffs and the Thinifers. I think is was a warning tail not to go to extremes.🤔

[@blessedgraceindeed]

MTC coconut is added to d3 supplement...and olive oil 🪔. People who have osteoporosis need more calcium d and minerals...I had cornea transplant doctor told me to eat more Omega for dry eye 👁️

[@jdowning39]

MCT oil is for freaks. Eat carrots, tomatoes and watermelons for your eyes

[@blessedgraceindeed]

@@jdowning39 It's in all d supplements even vegan

[@LiamGutierrez]

People get osteoarthritis because of too much salt and not because of too little calcium. The countries with the highest bovine lactation products are most afflicted by osteoporosis and bovine lactation products are full of calcium!

[@blessedgraceindeed]

@@LiamGutierrez Salt ...well I've never eaten salt ..don't eat process foods. Still have osteoarthritis in neck from dentist taking out teeth.

[@karendeeble121]

What a shame we can't pay to join the conference in August live online so as not to miss out on the speakers and not miss the event from London.

[@marthamarcil6435]

How is good fat affect your thyroid

[@allisonburany8724]

???? Question Hi Chuck and Dr Neal I have a question on Lipoedema fat which affects a large women population. Nutritionists suggest keto and say whole food plant base foods don’t help the pain and growth of lipoedema, how ever , I started whole food plant based no added oil . My question is ….what is your recommendation and science on this because Nutritionists in the lipoedema and lymphoedema space keep saying meat and animal products are healthy. At 62 yr old I no longer believe I want to consume meat and dairy. .??.? Thank you in anticipation as even after reducing my size by 65 kg , I am stage 4 lipoedema and stage 2 lymphoedema and pain and hyper mobility in my joints really affects my mobility 🙏

[@patculleny4806]

I missed this live podcast but would love to ask Dr. Barnard if using coconut oil as a body lotion is bad for cholesterol since your skin is such a large organ.

[@ango586]

Cholesterol is only in animal foods not coconut or plant derived foods

[@danielwillems9114]

@@ango586 yeah, but saturated fat is primarily what raises cholesterol, and palm and coconut oils are clearly understood to have this effect

[@babycakes8434]

I had a very high cholesterol and nobody mentioned it can be produced while putting stuff on your skin. You produce it by injesting stuff. If you like coconut oil on your skin then go ahead. Just don't eat it. I hate coconut on my skin, it makes me itchy and the smell exascerbate my asthma. Long ago I used to cook with it for a short while because I heard that it supposed to be good for you. But I hated it too, the sweet coconuty smell of my chicken, eww. I might be allergic to it. But if it works for you ten enjoy. To lower my cholesterol I cut out eggs, meat and cheese. I was already low fat, and low dairy. But my cholesterol was through the roof high. It does work like magic.

[@Susanamantle]

How about coconut milk? Coconut cream?

[@chrisonrides]

I noticed that they typically add palm oil to the “no-stir” peanut butters so I would stay away from the no-stir variety.

[@k.h.6991]

Always check the label.

[@hankhardisty9433]

Hi Sunshine!

[@michaelclennan8425]

Refined oil heated is grease.

[@Annlej1]

I went from 196 lbs to 145 lbs. I do on occasion use a little Oliv oil, and a small amount of nuts.

[@LindaR423]

Darcy asked about losing belly fat. All that was talked about was should she lose more weight. Would losing more weight get rid of belly fat?

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

You can lose with nutrition, but you need exercise also, for more reasons than weight

[@LindaR423]

@@ninjaextraterrestre2556 WHAT? I guess you're just commenting because that certainlt doesn't answer mt question.

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

Eh, should, let me put it this way then. You can't just select where do you lose the fat. So, the best approach is getting to a certain total of fat percentage in your body, which can be achieved by nutrition+exercise. This is why i said that, doing that, you should be able to lose said belly fat. Targetting exercise on belly ones isn't going to work if you don't lose the rest, to a certain extent, nor only nutrition because it isn't magic and although it makes some fat drop, and metabolism to get better, is not enough. Was i clear now?

[@courag1]

Our youngest son and his wife are expecting their first child, they are in the mid-thirties and do the Keto diet. How will this affect my daughter-in-law while she is pregnant?

[@k.h.6991]

It's not ideal. Short term she'll probably lose weight. Long term you can expect heart issues for both of them and the baby. You can also expect their microbiome to lack diversity. However, I would not recommend trying to interfere.

[@jacketheridge2528]

Can fat/oil in body and hand cremes influence fat levels in the blood?

[@Atheria444]

Dr. McDougall commented on this. He feels it CAN and gave an example about people who are in comas (and such) in the hospital where the doctors and nurses rub some needed oily vitamins on their skin to stop them from becoming deficient. He did act like people shouldn't freak out about it though.

[@Atheria444]

From Dr. Rogers: "Our skin is primarily lipid. If put oil (lipid) on skin, it will be transdermally absorbed. Almost all skin creams of all types contain estrogenic preservatives. That's why I don't put anything on my skin."

[@endgamefond]

Is red beans healthy?

[@sunmoon-84]

I am worried about not getting enough OMEGA 3.

[@lf7065]

Ditch the high Omega 6 foods. Things will balance naturally. Stick to lots of veggies and leafy greens, which are high in Omega 3 's. 🙂🌱

[@ninjaextraterrestre2556]

just eat flax or chia... one tbsp is enough unless you have absorption issues

[@gregl2249]

Is he a cardiologist?

[@pauldi7268]

Wow chuck looks even thinner/ cut than usual! Congrats!