Gemma Newman, MD Is The Plant Power Doctor | Rich Roll Podcast

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Today, I talk with The Plant Power Doctor, Gemma Newman, MD about the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet. Recorded live before an audience during our recent retreat in Italy, this conversation features interactive Q&A and is AUDIO ONLY. Enjoy!
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[@waynebusse6376]

Great program ! My wife and I went plant based , no oils, over night, and it was so easy. In six months I've dropped 46 lbs and she has lost 49 lbs. In only 30 days my cholesterol dropped from 255 down to 155 and LDL from 158 to 78. I had ED and got short of breath any time I did anything. After three months, I can exercise all I want and not even need to breath through my mouth. I'm 64 and ED is no longer a problem. After fighting stage four pancreatic cancer for six years ,this is the first time no new tumors were found on the scan and the tumors present showed only 1 mm of growth. In the past, tumors would double in size every six months. My oncologist, who has high bp and cholesterol, was so impressed he is going to go plant based as well. And guess what his first question ? Yea, it was "what am I doing for protein?" Plant based for life ! And a lot longer one for sure, now that I eat only plants.... Keep up the great work, Rich. This is a much better path in life than doing law.

[@QQQBall]

That is amazing! Congrats!

[@waynebusse6376]

@@QQQBall My Gp Dr. suggested I go on a low fat diet which prompted me to do some research on line where I found out about a plant based diet. I'm so lucky he didn't just want to give me a script for lipitor or some other drug...

[@QQQBall]

@@waynebusse6376 Good for you - that is awesome. Chipotle has a beans & rice bowl for $2.10 with a side of salsa. I get that to go then make burritos at home. Soup Plantation has like 8+ soups and chilis; however, in August I cud only eat the vegetarian black bean chili, which is really dumb. They should have 2-3 soup/chili choices all the time that are non-dairy, non-oil, etc. . Soup Plantation & Panera in particular are really missing the boat with limited choices for strict dieters. They already have the basics! As a senior, Soup Plantation would be a decent choice at $8.49, but not if there is nothing but limited choices of salad and a baked potato. They have a blueberry muffin that didnt indicate it had butter or oil in the ingredients, but I but it on a napkin and it leeched out some moisture that might have been some sort of oil. It would be nice if they had a whole wheat or bran muffin that had no egg, butter or oil.

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[@poerava]

The weight loss was likely due to discontinuing refined sugars, refined oils and processed foods. Not the fact that you are eating plants. The nutrient deficient vegan diet will catch up with you soon buddy. Give it time. This is why over 84% of those who begin a plant based diet, discontinue the diet when they finish the weight loss honeymoon period and start getting sick, weak, dizzy, experiencing brain fog,

[@simplypatti6705]

I would LOVE an entire podcast focusing on mitochondria regeneration, telomere repair, vegan fats and general brain health.

[@joeairporttransfers4369]

Recently I was told by my doctor that I needed to go on medication for my type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Both were very bad, so I decided to change my diet and lifestyle. I do not like taking pills, so I told her I would try and control them by dieting and exercising. I told her to give me one month, and if it hadn't worked I would go on the pills. Three weeks later, I went back to see her; she took my blood and cholesterol test and told me to come back in one week. When I went back for the results, I was shocked - the doctor looked at me and said, "Mr King, I don’t know what you are doing, but whatever it is, continue to do it - we can't see any signs that you’re diabetic and your cholesterol is normal! We don’t need to put you on any medication." To my surprise, she didn’t even ask me what I was doing - but you can! I’m not a vegetarian, but my diet is 99% vegetables and I do fasting regularly!!

[@PLANTBASEDNEWS]

Two absolute legends! Huge salute to you both! ❤️🧡🧡💛💙 - Robbie

[@ajtaylor3404]

The ads are fine, a small sacrifice for superior content. This is not free to do. Ads are appropriate to content. Great job Rich.

[@methodtraining]

Aj Taylor agreed! People are amazing the guys giving out hundreds of hours of free content for you leading experts directly to your iPhone and they still complain because he has a few minutes of commercials… Unbelievable

[@kckazcoll1]

I understand why there has to be ads and the interview starts at 12:55

[@spoudaois4535]

I'm a urologist and have been surprised at the resistance of other doctors in learning about the plant based diet. They are skeptical but at the same time haven't done the research. Its especially disheartening to see cardiac and vascular surgeons brush it off.

[@yingyang1008]

Doctors are dangerous morons - accutane, birth pills statins, antibiotics, vaccines Probably the most dangerous thing you can do is visit one

[@spoudaois4535]

@@yingyang1008 don't lump us all together. Not all are the same.

[@spoudaois4535]

Doctors will come around because they do use the scientific method and evidence based medicine is being persued especially with acedemics.

[@yingyang1008]

@@spoudaois4535 They've been harming people with drugs like accutane, statins and the birth pill for decades Where do you get this optimism from

[@yingyang1008]

@@spoudaois4535 yes, there are some good doctors - many of whom quit in disgust in general, seeing a doctor is a dangerous thing to do, unless in an accident Sorry to be so scathing, but the more I learn of modern healthcare, the more I am horrified

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

Gemma Newman and Zack Bush are my favorite guests that you have had on your podcast so far.

[@simongarner5340]

List to Will Bulsiewicz then. Next level stuff!

[@adem-we2fl]

Great guest. Gratitude all day every day 🙏.

[@thoughtfulpro371]

Isn’t it awesome that there are so many ads for vegan / plant-based or like, “sustainability focused” products & businesses these days?? That is legit honestly something I am happy to endure for this legendary content!!! Thanks Gemma & Rich.

[@jeffmorgan5152]

A big thanks to your sponsors for making your podcast possible and their products more known. So many of your guests have helped along the way on my own plant based journey with results that neither myself or my doctors thought possible. I make it a point to visit sponsor websites and patronize where I find a fit.

[@moonpathwoman]

Dr. Gemma is a delight.

[@tiny6912]

Only 43.xxx views at this point in time, incredibly underviewed/listened. Thanks for all the information both/all :))

[@teresaiche4722]

While I utterly applaud this young doctor and the way she runs her practice...it needs to be known that she is in a minority here in the UK. Most doctors here would poo hoo diet changes as a way to regain health, it s so, so sad. I'm blessed to have been 'led by life' to enjoying good health from a plant based diet today, been a vegetarian for 27 years. I know I look healthy as well as feel it. Another fabulous podcast...many thanks to you all ❤️❤️❤️

[@paullemay3218]

Thank you once again for putting together and sharing another wonderful podcast. 😎🇨🇦

[@jeffreywp]

Such a great interview! So, very informative. Thanks Rich and Gemma!

[@juliesill8074]

Excellent! Gemma is awesome 😎. Thank you Rich. Always enlightening 🙏🏻🌱

[@annegallagher8284]

Wow! Reversing prostate cancer naturally. Great info (49:30 mins).

[@EmpoweredTransition]

Great discussion and insight. I’m curious how this discussion continues as women move into their menopausal years. Lower estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels are a big part of why women develop high cholesterol, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s after age 50. For men their andropause happens around age 70 and that’s when we see their metabolic profiles increase in this direction as well.

[@sarahb7055]

I have known and followed you both and together you are even more amazing!

[@smitsun]

Wonderful! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@pablo_elizalde]

I loved this so much. I didn't know her and now I'm a fan. Thanks, Rich.

[@donnasandy]

Excellent interview, as always, and especially nice to hear a discussion about natural/functional medicine that acknowledges the fact that it's completely out of the financial reach of most people.

[@plantbasedwellbeing7434]

Great conversation! This interview answers all of the questions that may be asked relating to the health benefits of a plant based diet. I am the family "Vegan" and get these challenges from every member of my family at every event or party. It's amazing how many start by poking fun at and/or challenging my lifestyle and by the end of the conversation, agreeing with the rationale when it's presented in a calm, irrefutable way. Keep paving the way Dr Newman - Evolution not exploitation!

[@jenniferkilleen9642]

Amazing show, so informative, one thought, is to keep in mind how all the crops and fruit are sprayed. And how to overcome this problem, any ideas about washing the poisens off.

[@samantha-kemp-therapy]

Brilliant

[@Jigsyboy1]

Not enough ads

[@SladeShadows]

I know I'm trying to support this guy for free

[@xxdrleek10]

14:27 interview starts. You're welcome.

[@lilyyoung9282]

Fruit is not the enemy in its fresh form - fresh vege juices 🥤 as in celery with lime and mint is amazzzzing in the morning

[@smilebot484]

you mean in its whole form. celery juice isn't a fruit.

[@tracylamont5783]

Was thrilled to hear this podcast, I actually listened to it twice just to get the most from it. I’m so inspired and educated for your investment of time, research and service Rich. One day I’ll invest in one of your retreats to meet you and your wife in person as I admire all you both stand for while sailing through our mortal existence. I’m enriched and so are my family and friends from your podcasts. I’m new to a wfpb lifestyle since January, read your book in March and hooked on your guests knowledge, insights and mindsets ever since. Thank you for being the catalyst in my own personal experience to take my daily mile swim into triathlon training only a few weeks ago, I’m drawn to ultra endurance sports not only from your own amazing journey, but from your guests and others such as Kim Chambers who swam 7 major channels around the world (forgot the name). But I’m helplessly drawn in from the way my body, emotions and mind feel from eating plants and living mindfully and intentionally through my life now. Here’s to crossing your path one day Rich, Namaste ✌🏻🌱❤️

[@smilebot484]

it's funny how some guests are so easy to listen to. i love her back story and her tales from the front lines using whole plants. great discussion. go vegan!

[@joanndehnert2933]

Brilliant!

[@ronclarke154]

Great stuff

[@lindaripp5902]

Too much commercial...

[@jakobw135]

How does the Mediterranean diet compare to a vegan one in terms of overall health and benefit? Is there a problem eating fermented foods with respect to stomach cancer?

[@jeffreywp]

Lowering your PSA isn't necessarily an indicator of cancer reversal. Were there other tests done confirming this?

[@d.a.t.4699]

great pod cast, thank you. question, i truck full time on the road and have a hard time cooking chick peas, black beans etc etc. i have been making cold 4 bean salads with lots of spices n onions. i am concerned about the peas and beans being canned. its the only way i can sustain better eating when on the road for a minimum of 3 weeks out, 5 days off.

[@vegancrue13]

D.A.T we do what we have to do... I’ve been dabbling in cooking whole food plant based (I’ve been eating vegan junk food for too long now) and I have two rules when it comes to canned beans 1) must be organic and 2) no salt added, I cook & experiment with spices in place of salt. If I want a can of chili or something I try to find one with as few ingredients as possible. Hope this helps.

[@d.a.t.4699]

@@vegancrue13 yes, i guess it is what it is. i just bought another cooler so i can cart more veggies when out on the road. thx for the suggestions, and may the force be with you!

[@smilebot484]

the main issue is the high salt content of canned beans. buy organic no salt and you should be good. i think eden brand is quite good. that's so cool that you do this on the road!

[@skiaddict08]

Have you heard of Mark Passio? Please interview him!

[@claration]

That would definitely be an interesting interview. Much respect for both rich and mark.

[@RedPillVegan]

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[@TheMitchyevans]

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[@ivanak7149]

Loved this podcast. I live in the UK and my experience with the GPs isn't great.. I wish Dr. Newman was my GP, that would work for me. Thanks for this!

[@meganmarkowski7338]

You should get Vesanto Melina on your show :)

[@jonwood2684]

Is that the little sister of Monsanto. Lol

[@gabrielekennedy7587]

Disappointed with so many ads.. Disrupts the flow of the conversation. Sad.

[@Kesslerman1]

Do you donate? If you don't donate to him you have no right to complain about ads

[@eightybananas4515]

If you listen/watch Rich Roll on the regular you’ll know that the first 7-10mins are ads. It’s no big deal, just fast forward through it. Nothing in this world is free, Rich has to earn a living somehow, cut him some slack. Would you rather not have this podcast exist?

[@allee3476]

Please subscribe to the Premium KZbin; you’ll not be complaining about the adds. You may complain about other things, but not the adds which, on this podcast, was on the starting end and not interrupting it repeatedly.

[@simongarner5340]

There's a modern technology phenomenon called Fast Forward. It's brilliant!

[@anabanana7791]

Also China Study is an amazing book, that has tons of research and proof and studies done about animal protein. Really amazingly written.

[@Wholefoodshealth]

Excellent discussion. I will remember GLOVE with my patients

[@julianwarmington1267]

Actual interview starts from 12:50 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKGcc2CtnZulhMU

[@cjelvado]

Great conversation-thank you. On a side note-many statin commercials!

[@smilebot484]

well google does pay content creators. if you don't pay for youtube (which is a good way to support content creators) then you are served there ads. nothing is really free.

[@betzib8021]

You and the doctor mentioned names of "gut" docs. I couldnt understand the names well enough to spell them could you write them somewhere...in comments or notes..and would you consider spelling the names when you mention them.

[@richroll]

Dr. Robynne Chutkan is one of them

[@betzib8021]

@@richroll thank you...never would've figured that one out

[@bobbyrock6906]

hot flashes I am vegan and pre menopausal 38 years old I dont eat sugar I do drink soymilk with coffee granola I told my doc she said pills I said No. any other options anyone know about ?

[@LeylaClare]

I'm not a doctor but as I'm working with hormones too this info might be useful - eat plant based whole foods that are not processed, no gluten, no flour, no sugar, no soya, no caffeine and no alcohol. Make sure tk eat 3 regular full meals - preferably at set times with a leeway of an hour. Also, get enough sleep (7-8hrs) at regular times - wake up and go to sleep around the same time everyday. And then anything else that will reduce stress e.g. getting off your phone before bed, meditation. Exercise/move your body daily - but no more than an hour (don't over exercise) Also drinking dandilion tea 2-3x a day. Maca powder is great Cbd oil daily Using products that are natural - remember that your skin is your largest organ and will take in any toxins in your skin care/make up etc. Which will all in turn effect your hormones. Hope these help xx

[@justin6777]

My mom does a lot of the stuff in this article and has noticed a huge difference www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/ask-a-health-expert/what-foods-should-i-eat-to-help-manage-my-hot-flashes/article17619393/

[@cillabentebent]

Try adaptogens like maca and schisandra! Please look it up 🌱

[@bluewaters3100]

I was wondering if you check your vitamin D levels at least once a year. Ten years ago I had lots of issues. They wanted to put me on thyroid meds. My vitamin D results showed I was very seriously deficient at 6ng, I skipped the meds and got my Vitamin D level to 80 and all my issues reversed. I also focused on getting my gut microbiome healthy. You might check to see if you have leaky gut issues which can trigger auto immune problems. You are too young in my opinion to be having hot flashes.

[@winsomecohall2250]

I went Alkaline diet for a year heal my bipolar .. no sugar ,rice,pasta, meat,flour , bread , no dairy ... I got off a bunch of meds overnight went through withdrawals and came out stronger because I did it not some pills but concentrate on vegetables No GMO No Hybrid only organic and Nothing with wheat or Soy .. I went radical with my meals a gallon of spring water daily and sea salt ..

[@Violet-jy6qs]

Sir David Attenborough is priceless 💛

[@AvsFan32]

Why did all of my bloat go away when I started keto? Had it horrible being a veggie for years.

[@karlwheatley1244]

You can make your bloat go away eating veggie too. And long-term, keto will create problems worse than bloat.

[@yingyang1008]

@@karlwheatley1244 What problems? Seems to work really well for a lot of people.

[@karlwheatley1244]

@@yingyang1008 " Seems to work really well for a lot of people." The world is filled with dozens of things that seem effective in the short run yet backfire in the long run--in education, parenting, the economy, government, nutrition, etc. There's zero evidence keto diets work well long term, and concerning evidence that high-fat diets set harmful mechanisms in motion such as ramped up methyglyoxal production (which then creates advanced glycation end products).

[@natetrout1]

I’d love to hear interviews with keto researchers and less echo chamber.

[@smilebot484]

i don't think there is that much good science on keto. also the data that is there is pretty bad for things that matter like all cause mortality. whole food plant based has a mountain of great science behind it. it's a bit of a no brainer. besides who really wants to be eating all these fats. gross.

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[@hotswapsparehandset5112]

Gemma, any answers for runners trots with all those beans, legumes, quinoa, cauliflower and broccoli? (Things I have found particularly lethal). Yes I have had colonoscopies and faecal tests which are all NAD yet I am still intimate with all the bushes and public toilets on my running route (I run marathons also). Am also prone to anemia probably from foot strike haemolysis which is something no GP I've seen has heard of.

[@moder_nord2475]

How much do you run? Your body clearly does not support it. Switch running for walking for a while. Would do your stress hormones good. Guessing your cortisol is pretty high. (Yes, doc here... )

[@jenniferh8241]

I love this, but why so much emphasis on her pronunciation of certain words? It's distracting and takes away from her message, and sounds condescending, too. Rich, I love you, but people speak differently. It's still understandable. Stop drawing attention to it and bringing a halt to what she's saying and just move on.

[@rinasuslin6420]

Her accent is magnetic as well as the contents! We lived in the UK for 2.5years, oh her accent love it!!!

[@jessejamesjohnston]

Love Rich Roll's podcasts but geez, I'm 11 minutes in and it hasn't started🤔😳 Guess I'll walk my dogs twice.

[@richroll]

You are more than welcome to fast forward through the introduction. Personally I like to contextualize the guest and conversation to come (which I only do in the audio version of the podcast btw). And my sponsors (also only in the audio version) make the entire endeavor possible. Without them, it's not possible for me to continually and consistently create the show, which I have been doing every single week (449 episodes - which is like 900+ hours of content) without fail for coming up on 7 years straight. It's a rather minuscule inconvenience to provide all of this to you 100% free.

[@jessejamesjohnston]

@@richroll my apologies Rich, I totally understand when you put it that way. I guess I got spoiled thus far🙏 Keep doing what you're doing✌

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[@lindaclark5911]

Disclaimer rich sells out to ads.

[@methodtraining]

Linda Clark You’re getting hours upon hours of free content and you’re still bitching?? Heaven forbid this becomes a win-win situation for Rich as well. Oh and if it offends you that bad… There’s a simple solution, unsubscribe.

[@lo656]

Linda, it is possible to look at it from a different perspective. The content Rich has provided is well worth the inconvenience ♡

[@blackmarketarmy]

Disclaimer you get so much good enriching FREE content and only have to hear a few ads

[@allee3476]

At least the adds were selling things to maintain sustainable lifestyle, and not about investing in destructive industries. Did the adds spoil your enjoyment of rest of the podcast which was uninterrupted? Unbelievable...smh!

[@simongarner5340]

And how else can he fund his podcasts. Man's gotta cover his costs!

[@fantasticsituation9461]

in "newman" there is a WM, and if you overlay the letters W and M it makes a gem in the middle, like gemma

[@jonwood2684]

Lol, I had to stop and laugh at this corny statement

[@fantasticsituation9461]

@@jonwood2684 theres absolutely nothing corny about it, weird and dorky yes, corny no. thats not what corny means.

[@elliotthedissident6077]

If only I'd known MDs would be as inspirational as they are. I may have studied towards it.

[@mglov7710]

Thank You 😁🙏🥑💪🥒🥦🥜🥕🍅🍊🌶🍎🥥🍏🍐🍅🍓Dziekuje

[@TXDHC]

Excellent interview!

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[@jonwood2684]

First of all I'll say this I love rich roll, he is a genuinely good human. However I had to click on this video just to say this: The photo used for the "cover" of this video is a perfect representation of a vegan clinging to their ideology and the ideology having the look like "this is a little weird"