Inflammatory Foods: What To Avoid

[@janesterling4184]

In the past three years, my husband and I gradually changed our diets according to what you have mentioned. He had gout and RA and PMR. We no longer (2 yrs) drink alcohol. He has lost 60+ lbs. (now 200lbs, 6’), no gout, RA, PMR. Walks 12+ miles at a time. No more inflammation. Please people believe it. He is 79, I, 77. You don’t have to feel old just because you have a high number age.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yay Jane and your husband. Awesome story. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@carolinetheberge4671]

Impressive! Great motivation!

[@judymiller5154]

I'm 76 and regularly (4-5x a week) jog 4 or 5 miles, plus 30 min calesthenics, to kick off my active days. I agree with everything except pairing red meat with processed meat (and then focussing on nitrates). For years I have eaten a mostly home-cooked keto diet free of sugars, grains, starches, seed oils, and alcohol. I do better eating quality beef than poultry.

[@mary-janechambers3596]

Congratulations 🎉 and thanks for the encouragement ☺️ I’m 65 and thought aches and pains is just old age. You will inspire many.

[@susanherley8450]

How does one get rid of RA and PMR? They are auto immune diseases 😀

[@christinegilmartin6534]

I'm pleased to hear doctors talking about food instead of talking about medications about time to

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Christine we agree. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@MinorScalesMajorFuckups]

Right on!

[@BloomByCC]

1. Sugar 2. Trans fat 3. REFINED carbs (glycemic index spikes) 4. Alcohol (sorry!) 5. Red and Processed Meats (AGE) 6. Vegetable and Seed Oils (too many omega 6’s) Runners up: Gluten Nightshades (these are okay, no proof that they cause inflammation)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Chris. Nice summary. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Pat_Nu]

Thanks a lot.🙏👍🍀

[@jesuisravi]

Thank God for good Samaritans like you, Bloom

[@someguy2135]

Seed oil and vegetable oils in moderation aren't inflammatory according to this nutrition scientist. He presents the evidence with links to his sources in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6m3knR-iKt7i7c

[@someguy2135]

Some people might be sensitive to nightshades. Try removing them from your diet temporarily to see if you are one of them. There is a video from the Nutritionfacts channel that gave evidence to that effect, but I can't find it to give the link.

[@---wu3qj]

I have Psoriatic Arthritis, and went off the night shade vegetables and am totally out of pain! Hallelujah !!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very cool. Works for some. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@catlady2029]

Thanks for this video! 3 months ago my husband made a radical change in diet as an experiment. He feels so much better eating salads, salmon, chicken, fruits and veggies. Last night we had Chinese and a decadent birthday cake. He commented that he'd pay for it...today he's got body aches, back pain and headache. We just watched your video and it's nice to have the science to back his personal experiment.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha CatLady. Evidence for sure! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@countdown40]

You guys rock 🎸...

[@18_rabbit]

oftentimes the size of the meal, which is why technical french and spanish eating, involves stages with long periods in between if the dishes are high calorie, usually due to being high fat. And the timing of dessert. Needs long delay after sizable main course or meal. But in the end, it's that combo of a quite high total cal meal/s especialy if the are high fat with high carb. Causes the discomfort and pushes blood sugar to limits

[@bobm2331]

I can't imagine how you both find time for these instructive videos with a full practice, BUT thank you. You both pack a full course of info into just a few minutes. And for the lay, non medical viewer, you could not be more clear. All the best.

[@Ahmedkhan8802]

Ditto! I second this comment.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Third.

[@LacHong3541]

Fourth.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Bob thanks so much for the kind words. We love doing the videos and enjoy interacting with abs educating our viewers. Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@5678blob]

@@LacHong3541 And Fifth!

[@vickyshe8065]

As a dietitian, I so appreciate videos like that👍❤️ Many doctors never even touch this mega-important topic. Cudos to you, docs🙌

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Vicky. Doing our best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@wyattfamily8997]

Thought you may be interested. I have ulcerative colitis and was prescribed a drug to treat the sy,ptoms. My body reacted badly to the drugs and a friendly Doc,. suggested I try Curcumin as in South Africa where he was trained it's commonly used as a natural treatment for inflammation, in my case it also relieved many other pain areas at the same time.

[@DanielFHarb-rx1yw]

As a Dietician, you should KNOW that the Carnivore diet is the healthiest diet for Human Beings. Not what these doctors preach. Mislead!

[@Infjkulasa6569]

Love your humour and delivery of information. Even if it hurts, I’ll try to stick to a healthier eating style now, thanks to you both!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well that’s all you can do Mila. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@paulcarlson4230]

I watch what I eat the last 8btrs , but what about if you ate this crap for years can you get rid of this if you start late?

[@elizabethhill2923]

Great great ! Video. As a doc myself , I have recommended these same suggestions. I luckily got to live overseas as part of my childhood, in Europe and it is so easy to eat healthy. There are so many good things to eat. So many ways to prepare delicious vegetables and fruits with lean protein such as fish,chicken, turkey, and limited beef. It’s in the last 30-35 years that here in the USA, the large food industries have contaminated our ideas and force feed people. When I was in Jr high and HS, when we had a dance or other social activity , THERE WAS NO FOOD! It was great. We knew to eat before the activity and then go and enjoy the activity not go to eat. In the late 70s-80s , during the disco era in college, we would go dancing and not eat because we ate before going out. I feel food is the focus for all activities. Also, the style was to be thin , not huge.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Elizabeth thanks so much for sharing. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@MonarchAZ]

The medical community really missed a great opportunity to talk about obesity when Covid showed up. The CDC & stats show it put morbidity at a higher risk. People's fear could've broken the PC ideas about fat shaming so we could again talk about the role of nutrition, weight control & health.

[@IMeMineWho]

@@MonarchAZ The problem is how many doctors view obesity. One can be thicker than they used to be because of years of working out, running, rowing or dancing and the scale can be higher but they do not have much fat to their body. Another can be thin but flabby..and then others are clearly just obese. But many doctors only look at the scale. We need better education than what is currently on the internet.

[@IMeMineWho]

Lol. Rocker chick..but pro dancer..i.e. not disco but rock dancing..dancing for us in 89-90s was done before..then for some ungodly reason, everyone wanted to go out to dinner after dancing or seeing a band or performing..(the performing thing I get..but after I do, I just want to go home..lol). I think your way made more sense as I'd slog along half asleep with the rest wishing everyone would go home and sleep as geez..it was 230 am! (The old joke from Tom Kiefer of Cinderella is the bassplayers and drummers go out and cause trouble, the guitarist mopes about how he sounded..and the vocalist everyone assumes is the wildest goes home to hope he or she sleeps because if he doesn't his voice will suffer). At least your way you got some zzzzzs!

[@vickyburton2434]

Thank you for talking about food. Most physicians only care about medications.💗. As an extremely insulin resistant person, I pretty much live on green leafy veggies, a hand full of berries and 5 oz of home raised organic meat per meal. I only use avocado and olive oil when using oil. You do not need to be on a keto diet to be low carb.😀

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We totally agree Vicky. The keto people are zealots. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@toryberch]

It takes practice, alot of practice but when every day is an exhausting day full of fatigue and pain,you get tired of being in pain. Eating the right way just makes life easier, you really do feel much better..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It sure does Tory. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@penandpencilplow]

It sure does.

[@sheelaghhalstead4549]

Following these guidelines is very effective. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with severe PMR. My rheumatologist give me a diet sheet that essentially gave the same advice as this video. But it emphasised fish for omega 3 and allowed olive and avocado oils. I've tried to follow it and 6 months later he says I've done very well. I believe the diet has helped enormously.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it Sheelagh. PMR can be very tough on patients and does not go away quickly. Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@carlkirby1621]

Great topic for those of us who suffer from arthritis. I appreciate the time and effort you guys take to provide important information for us. Take care of yourself!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Carl. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@susanschroeder8021]

Same. I have RA and not in remission. I love these guys.

[@cherylelinsmith743]

Turmeric is good for arthritis add it to what ever you cook.

[@jorgeaugustoamorimdesousa1120]

Real doctors are the ones with outstanding knowledge in nutrition and who educate the patients on such matters, congratulations .

[@dogsrgodsspelledbackwards3340]

The foods we eat have both direct and indirect effects on our bodies. I have known about some of the inflammatory foods and stay clear of them. My body doesn’t like the way certain foods play havoc on my pain. I’m sure there’s more I can learn and put into practice. The one big food I eliminated completely was red meat. Love the topic and keep these videos coming .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much DogsRGod. Good for you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@someguy2135]

Kudos! Eliminating red meat really helps the environment, since raising cows is worse for the environment than any other farm animal due to the methane and nitrous oxide they produce.

[@markboudreaux868]

Thanks again for all your help guys. Y’all actually got me through a total hip replacement surgery by watching your videos it came out good and I still enjoy watching y’all. 👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is awesome Mark

[@loose-arrow-garage]

My brother did all the wrong things you mention. He suffered from gout in addition to other health issues. In 2004 he was prescribed Viox for his gout and died of a massive heart attack at age 48. This despite having no history of heart disease in our family. I'm almost 65 and I'm in good health. I practice moderation with the foods I eat and I actually drink a lot less since retirement usually 2 drinks per week.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry about your brother George. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@bedwarsgb4523]

Do you think the medication hastened his death?

[@MsPinkwolf]

@@bedwarsgb4523 it was recalled in 2004 after about a 3rd of people who took it died.

[@susantang287]

@@MsPinkwolf Yes. Was prescribed this after having surgery to remove my gall bladder and ten days after couldn’t breathe for the pain in my chest and back. Was immediately taken off it. Also anything with codine gave me the same sensation. I always check for this when taking any medication.

[@marciacoco9549]

So sorry for your loss😢 I believe Viox was taken off the market because of it’s dangerous side effects ie heart etc. Be very careful about taking new to the market medications

[@akhileshakhil4390]

I don't want to be sarcarstic but what should people eat. These guys have red flagged almost all of the staple foods which majority of people consume across the globe. As usual I like the content these docs release.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It's tricky. Best advice would be to avoid sugar, refined grains and processed foods. That's a good start for most people. Then try to eat more plants

[@MountainGram112]

I love that you talk about FOOD. A lot of doctors have really NO idea. It's sad and dangerous.

[@katzensindweich3505]

So true. Changed my diet excluding animal products, sugar, refined carbs, oils, alcohol. I never looked back. I had chronic pain. It all went away. Thank You!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very nice

[@georgeneckrock7575]

That's really great information. I've always said after eating white pasta I didn't feel that good and no one believed me. Thank you Doc's !!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Exactly George. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mike330i]

Foods that cause inflammation 1. Sugar 2. Trans Fats 3. Refined carbohydrates 4. Alcohol 5. Red meat and processed meat 6. Vegetable and seed oils

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@marya4847]

Agree with everything except Red meat causing inflammation. Nothing makes me feel better than steak! If I’m tired Red Meat is my go to. Lost 107 lbs.

[@Dani._ella]

@@marya4847 carnivore diet is fantastic

[@scotthanford9619]

Why red meat…? Human have been eating that for ages. Add gluten to the list.

[@Goobie77]

I call bs on the red meat! Too much evidence on how good a carnivore diet is for you.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

The nightshades and beef are killers for me. I am just going to have to live with some inflammation. The video's message was a lot easier to take coming from you two. Thanks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We do our best John. Nightshades are probably ok. Beef …well …. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sigsin1]

Beef is the only protein I can eat. I will easily give it up but because I have to low carb because of my Lyme, this makes my diet difficult. The rest of this is no problem.

[@staycurious3954]

I love pork ribs, pork butt. Are these also an issue? I’m not a fan of chicken and beef is no loss.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

@@staycurious3954 I don't think pork is as bad but am not positive.

[@nano-ry6wc]

People with a genetic variant of MTHFR are more sensitive to inflammation from nightshades due to the alkaloid solanine, which is the inflammatory chemical in nightshade vegetables . This can be tested in a simple blood test by Labcorp. Blueberries also have solanine, the inflammatory chemical in the nightshade family. Eating blueberries every morning led to finger stiffness for me, which went away when I stopped eating blueberries every morning.

[@pbstinebiz2459]

I can’t wait to tell my doctor I figured out what’s causing my shoulder pain, thanks to a video on KZbin. He’ll be so happy.

[@kimberlysauber5601]

I switched to a plant based diet and I have no more arthritis at all!!!! I took 10-20 ibuprofen a week and I haven’t taken any since 2 days after being plant based!!!! I feel like I did when I was 20!!! PLANT BASED IS THE BEST FUEL FOR OUR BODIES!!! 🌱 ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It sure is Kimberly. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Jonases_20]

may i know which arthritis do u have?

[@davidpescod7573]

Anyone who suffers from any form of arthritis should follow the suggestions given in this video. Never before have we had so much information regarding the type of food consumed and its relation to disease than we do today. To have a healthier life everyone should seriously consider what they eat. A brilliant video docs. Many thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks David. Our food is so very powerful. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@pamcm1098]

This video just confirmed that my diet is terrible. I might have to give up eating.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha Pam. Sorry. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@kubotajordan9502]

Hello to my two favorite KZbin docs y’all always rock. The largest food group that’s bad for you that taste so good southern cooking. Even the vegetables have all the bad additives in them . So moderation is the key to all food & drinks. It’s very hard not to over indulge even when we know it. Thank you docs for opening or eyes even wider

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Kubota. Great perspective. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@BennyPoints]

I’m so glad you hit this subject!! I never know what to believe about inflammation and this was super helpful! Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Chris. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Antoineduval159]

Heavens guys, I do wish that our senior medical practitioners here in the UK were as half as cheerful and smiling as you two guys.... it is a pleasure to see and listen to you, and I always learn a lot from you. Many thanks.

[@adributu]

Thanks for this. The key is to concentrate on what you CAN eat: legumes, most vegetables, whole cereals, all of these in generous quantities, and sensible quantities of fruits, while keeping these “baddies” to a minimum, if not outright banning them. Am I right?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are right! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@clothestravel]

Sensible quantities of fruit? Eat as much fruit as you want. It’s packed full of vitamins and antioxidants, and contains fiber, which greatly reduces the absorption of naturally occurring sugar. People think you should limit fruit because of sugar, but that’s not true because it’s a different process than eating added sugar in a processed food item like candy or crackers.

[@ginnycoffey6139]

Thank You both for taking the time out of your busy day for your great videos..You guys are great..I love all your amazing funny and helpful videos

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Ginny. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Ay-B]

This is a great list. However, we are all unique. I recently found that dairy was causing inflammation for me. It really helps to have a simple diet - makes it easier to identify what food is causing a reaction.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed Ay we are all different. Dairy doesn’t agree with most people - it’s meant for baby cows. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@happylhyn26]

thank god i see this im 27 and i suffer a lot about my health i want to live healthy but i dont know how to start or do it right . thanks to both of you love lots!❤

[@riverbender9898]

Because of your light-handed approach, I'm much better able to hear (and follow) your recommendations. Thanks for sharing your time and expertise.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is really great to hear riverbender. Doing our best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@IMCcanTWEESTED]

Starting small is still better than not starting at all. I was eating a LOT of red meat, fried/baked potatoes, and white corn. Now I eat more salmon, shrimp, chicken, pork and lamb instead. I still can't resist a deal on tri-tip or ribeye steaks so I generally share those meals with my son and my dog who craves red meat protein-so I'm not stuck eating the whole thing by myself. Pasta is probably the hardest thing to cut out of my diet so I've been trying to rotate in cabbage and onions sautéd in avocado oil, oven baked sweet potato and yam fries lightly coated with avocado oil garlic and pepper. Lots of sautéd squash. I also found that whole grain brown rice isn't so bad. I'm also a big mac and cheese fan. Does anyone know if the whole grain wheat pastas are worth the substitution or are they almost as bad for inflammation as the regular pasta? Baked potatoes are maybe once a week instead of 3 times a week. Red meat once or twice a week instead of 4-5 times a week. Trying to reduce down to once or twice a month. When my son is staying with his mom, I live on salads though I know dressings are high in dairy fats and/or sugar so I try to go light...like I'm dressing the salad in underwear instead of an entire outfit.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Slow and steady wins the race. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@kellyb8237]

1) Sugar fructose - pop; 2) transfat margarine , fried foods; 3) refined carbs - white pasta, wh bread , wh rice; 4) alcohol ; 5) red meat, processed meat. Nitrates ; 6) veg/seed oils - omega-6 fats not good; 7) gluten, nightshade veg

[@laurenfinucci2780]

TY ✌💛💫☀️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice summary Kelly! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@coloradomark2159]

Glad you mentioned the nightshade veggies. My chiropractor seems to think they are a no-no. Docs, you are great. thanks for keeping us educated. Lots of mis-information out there. Even from well intentioned people.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure Colorado Mark. The internet is dangerous. We do our best to keep it real abs based on facts. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@bonblue4993]

Thanks for the information. I do know this list, and as I get closer to being 75 years old, I keep trying more and more to exclude everything on this list. My problem is sugar which I have been dealing with for almost my entire life, so I am trying to eat less and less of it, but it doesn't help much when sugar is in practically everything!! I will just keep working at it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It sure is. And that is very intentional. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@tammyrickert3130]

Thank You Both for Sharing your Knowledge! Love You Guys!❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure!

[@youthrevisitedagain]

Love you guys & love the way you present the info. As a diabetic, I learned “if it’s white, don’t bite.”

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@linda4528]

"if it's white, don't bite" hilarious - I am going to remember that!

[@GreggBB]

Thanks for this one. Hard hearing that what a lot of us enjoy is bad for us....hopefully a once in a while kind of enjoyment can be a fair compromise. I do realize there are some conditions (such as gout) where you should just leave things out completely for a while.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Gregg. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@juliehardy7510]

Love you guys! I like how you obviously enjoy the things you eat and drink in same way we do. I hate hypocrites and I hear you 🥰

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha Julie. Doing our best! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sleepinglioness5754]

Good advice for fibromyalgia. Nightshade plants are a no no for FM.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@BrandonClark-StocksPassports]

Thank you guys for this video. God bless the both of you !!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure!

[@ginac2772]

I love the way you explained this. I am feeling proud of myself today because all 6 on the list are things I never eat/drink.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

So what do you eat? I can't figure out what is left except for boiled fish maybe.

[@gatekeeper65]

@@johndifrancisco3642 Nuts, berries, and twigs of course. ;O) 😁

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Gina. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Most plants John. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Maybe no twigs gatekeeper. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@NaturesOpus1212]

You guys are so fun to watch!! And informative of course!! Thank you for all you do. ♥️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Marene. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@helenjacqueline7805]

I love your presentation, very easy for the lay person to understand and hopefully follow through. Keep up the amazing work!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Helen. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@gerrysecure5874]

For every nurtrition bias you find several studies to support it. Just walk through the regular grocery store, watch what is sold most and you know what makes people sick. It is really that simple.

[@hcwbw3]

Follow up vid. Foods that fight inflammatory process & OTC meds and how these relate to pain. Thx.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good idea! We released one last week and the link is at the end of the video. Watch to the end! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@susanbaker-schloth1152]

THANKS FOR THE SPECIFIC discussion of anti-inflammatory process. It is important information ... appreciate you two and your presentations!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Susan. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@darcicroft2094]

Thank you so much for the great advice, I am an RGN and give the same advice to my patients, but they look at me, like I have gone mad. Love and light, from UK 🇬🇧. Darcy ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Darcy in the UK! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@marygagliardi5315]

I love you Docs!! I’m loaded with RA, OA, PsA along with Gout! I need to hear this! Especially from my fav Docs! Love you two!!

[@toryberch]

Mary I'm right behind you but I have Parkinson's RA OA Fibro and Sjogren's

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok Mary. You may have some work to do now! Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Jonases_20]

how are u now

[@adamczer7017]

Nightshades are so high in antioxidants!!! But I understand there’s no one size fits all for everyone. Also, don’t forget processed corn products and soy products.

[@timberlakedawn1984]

It took me years to figure out my inflammation, joint pain, and erythema nodosum was caused by my omega 3 and omega 6 ratio being out of whack. I figured this out with elimination diets. I have since increased my omega 3 index and get it tested regularly to keep the inflammation down and my omega index correct.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes omega 6 can be very bad. Mostly in processed foods and certain oils. Way to go. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@nickchristopherson6162]

as an Italian i eat plenty of tomato, peppers, eggplant and potatoes and have never had any problems, and i eat them everyday

[@joseenoel8093]

Mediterranean diet, si?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed Nick. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@tamathatoliver3931]

Tomatoes flares my arthritis up.

[@billiejeanbaccus159]

Everyone is different

[@billiejeanbaccus159]

@@tamathatoliver3931I need to pay attention to that😮I was hurting so bad at work tonight. And I had a asthma attack

[@geoffdixon7797]

I love the humor which is very important when discussing health issues. You both do wonderful informative videos. I love watching you both. I have OA in my knee. How successful is surgery i have heard people end up worse? or longer time pain just keep the videos coming they are so refreshing to watch so many many thanks to you both

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Geoff. Knee replacement is a good operation for those that wait long enough and are in severe pain. We would both say we have zero patients who are worse. But some people are not totally satisfied as their expectations are not met sometimes. Thanks for the positive feedback. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@hommie789]

My inflammation was caused by my elbow, yes my elbow. I discovered that every time my elbow bent my mouth opened and that, that in turn inflamed my waistline. Also a lack of exercise was a minor factor also. I, personally, would rather die years early and enjoy steak, than eat grass and not enjoy life.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice homie789. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@82spiders]

when you are 67 you may regret your decision. I don't think red meat is a huge problem.

[@barbaraschreiber2992]

But the thing is you might not die sooner - you'll might just spend those last years being sick. Retirement years.

[@cindyvan635]

Grassfed not cornfed beef, look it up, interesting☺

[@lastlime3792]

Meat and low carb(low vegetable) helps keep you from getting heart attacks. Keeps your brain healthy. Mostly meat, some fruits and even less vegetables. Whole animal based eating is what the pharmaceuticals don’t want you to eat why don’t they want you to eat it🤑

[@SuperJill1111]

Appreciate you two. I sure hope you get a much joy doing these as I get watching.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We sure do

[@KMac0164]

Thank you for the info. I will not give up beef, I feel energized after consuming beef; but like anything else, it’s consumed in moderation. Thanks again.❤️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome KMac01. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@BearandRioLasVegas]

When I saw the thumbnail, I said to myself, “That’s my entire diet!” 😂😂

[@design401]

Typically that’s what Americans eat…

[@bryanc.5463]

There’s a lot of nitrates in vegetables too, but nobody seems to think it’s a problem. As far as red meat goes, we’ve cut our consumption in half over the past few decades and there’s been a proliferation of chronic diseases.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Bryan. Natural nitrates are safe and are found in vegetables and red meat. The nitrates added to processed meat is the problem. And less meat consumption is obviously not the cause of chronic disease. If you look at the areas of the world where people live the longest - blue zones - they eat very little meat. But it is still always your choice to eat whatever you want. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@whiteheat1578]

Thank you so much for these vids. You gentlemen got it nailed on the level of making educational-informative vids highly entertaining. Congratulations on the French Fries fun fact thing, this shows how intelligent you are 😉😀greetings from Belgium

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is awesome that you are from Belgium White Heat! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@margotmaines7427]

Thank you so much doctors for giving us the 'bad news' in such a light-hearted manner, but vital manner. Much appreciated~!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Margot. We feel that information is power and viewers can decide what works for them. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@cooneywi]

About a month ago I stopped eating sugar, white bread, snack foods. Started enjoying whole wheat bread, anti-oxidants such as grapes, blueberries, spinach, beans, etc. Along with prescription NSAID and occasional lidocaine cream it really helps relieve my severe OA neck & shoulder.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Boom Sue! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@alidavalentinagosgnach700]

Love it docs!! Love listening and talking about heath!😊 you guys are fantastic!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@terrybouck5192]

You two are a stitch, and yet we learn every time! Keep up the info and the funnies

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Terry. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mgbsecteacher]

They just put on this friendly facade for the viewers. I worked with surgeons for ten ulcer-producing years and they all had terrible personalities.

[@giovanna722]

@@mgbsecteacher In what capacity did you work with them?

[@thereaction18]

@@mgbsecteacher I get the impression they are so giggly because they think we don't know they are secretly not wearing pants.

[@ARTYGIRL2000]

@@mgbsecteacher if every one you worked for had a terrible personality was it really them…or you?

[@etherealenigma2008]

Love listening to you two Docs and the rapport that you have with both each another and your audience. You're never judgemental, only helpful. Must say that everything you said in this video, I can prove correct. I was a 35 year vegetarian and thought I was healthy. It wasn't until three years ago when I went vegan that my arthritis cleared up completely, my blood pressure dropped to 80/50 and my quality of life went through the roof. At 69, I'm now running at least a mile a day, climbing ladders like a 25 year old and dropped from 140 pounds down to 100 pounds (I'm 5'1"). Best thing I ever did for my body and psyche. Wish I had gone vegan 38 years ago and skipped the vegetarian thing. Too much fat, trans fat and processed food was killing me. Yogurt and cottage cheese are not health foods! Thanks for all your good advice!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you so much Florence. Congrats on all of your success. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Redcouriercat]

Fats are not bad for you, trans fats and carbs are.

[@petercrane2560]

@@Redcouriercat yep..we need healthy fats

[@austinado16]

What are the things you stopped eating when you switched to being Vegan? Dairy, eggs, and ? I can see where stopping all dairy would be a huge improvement for you. I stopped it in 2012, and was amazed at the improvements I saw/felt. Good for you!!!

[@lesliecurran1704]

@@Redcouriercat PROCESSED carbs. Whole foods carbs are the foundation of energy, problem is no one knows what those are, everything is so over processed. Whole oat groats, whole spelt berries, millet, whole kasha, quinoa (which I think is a seed actually), beans have carbs but the fiber slows down the insulin reaction. Just like fat, some are awful and some are not bad, the fat in salmon for example, omega 3's, and in flaxseed. and use veg oils to a minimum.

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

You guys NAILED IT with this, thank you! I follow 95% of this (5% goes to a beer/wine/fry once in awhile)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very nice Sonia

[@robertzabinski6083]

Sugar (especially fructose, i.e. fruit!) , "refined" carbs. But carbs are carbs are carbs (adding a bit of wheat germ and bran to white flour doesn't magically transform it from unhealthy to healthy), transfats (and industrial processed, high Omega 6 seed oils generally), alcohol, preservatives in processed meats. The video curiously put "red meats" in the same category as processed meats. There was no mention of problems with saline and additive injected poultry and pork, nor the toxic waste that is most farmed fish and highly processed faux meat (see seed oils, soy, additives), nor the mercury in seaford generally. Epidemiological studies correlating consumption of "red meat' to inflammation may perhaps fail to account for some key cofactors that are the real culprit (s). Many on carnivore diet report vastly diminished inflammation Also mentioned: gluten and nightshade vegs. Not mentioned (but associated with various health risks): oxylates, egg allergies (esp with industrial eggs vs free range organic), aflatoxins in peanuts, additives and preservatives ( many allowed in USA that are banned in civilized countries), pesticide and herbicide drenched GMOs, fried foods (overheated, rancid, degraded seed oils, charred and smoked foods, casien dairy, lactose, phalates from packaging and can liners (especially with acidic foods), phytoestrogens (soy), and "hyper palatable" and convenience foods that are simultaneously devoid of nutrition that stimulate overeating and food addictions. Polluted water (metals, pharmaceuticals esp estrogens, chlorine, phalates, fluoride, industrial effluents, microbes, etc) Lists of the worst foods you can eat and the best foods you can eat had the same item on both lists. Berries. If organic they're seen as very healthy. But if grown industrially, and drenched in pesticides, they're seen as very unhealthy.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Robert. We agree with a lot of what you shared. So just to clarify a few things. This video is about inflammation not about unhealthy foods. Red meat, whether people like it or not, has saturated fat and that causes inflammation regardless of how you cook it, what it eats or where it gets to roam. You can still eat it. Your choice but it does cause inflammation. And cancer for that matter. Yes we would agree that chicken and pork and fish all have significant negative health effects. Ideally people should not eat them regardless of where they lived before being consumed. Not the topic of this video though. As for white flour and sugar. Fruit is it inflammatory and your comment is inaccurate. Fructose in its natural form as fruit with the associated fiber is good for you. Do some fruits raise your blood sugar? Yes. Everything in moderation but it is not white sugar. Full stop. Same for white flour. The difference between white flour and whole wheat flour and whole grain flour is profound with respect to its glycemic index and health benefits. Yes don’t add stuff to white flour and try to make it healthy. Just don’t eat white flour. We agree don’t eat processed food. Organic when you can. The estrogen theory and soy has been disproven a thousand times sorry. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@wilmafallon8712]

What about pure virgin oil, avocado oil and coconut oil they are suppose to be good for you .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Wilma. There are some folks who fear coconut oil has some downsides but the other two are good. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@teresaestes7073]

How about oxalates? I just learned after 50+ years this was a thing. Shocking the healthy foods on the long list. Love to hear your knowledge on medical issues and oxalates. I'd love more info from your expertise.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Teresa. We can definitely add oxalates to our list of future videos. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@patriciamcgarr3183]

Great video. My daughter just gifted us a ninja 2 zone air fryer. It air fries veggies wonderfully. I also add ground tumeric and ginger to help with inflammation. Maybe you could do an episode on healthy spices for inflammation.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Great idea Patricia. Enjoy the air fryer! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@TalkingWithDocs Suggest you consider Curcumin as an anti inflammatory, I use it as a treatment for ulcerative Colitus, to great effect, as I didn't respond well to the drug alternatives.

[@nancynguyen8643]

May I ask, in what form of curcumin are you taking and when and how much? Thanks

[@PeterVred]

What a fun video to soften the blow that comes from learning we eat all the wrong things.😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Why thank you Peter. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@shawnh8754]

Are you assuming the red meat is conventionally raised? Have you done any studies on grass fed beef?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Shawn. There are lots of studies on grass fed beef. It doesn’t make as much difference as everyone would hope. Red meat just isn’t good for you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Chiefkahuna2]

I know nobody will believe me. But Ice Cream makes my back go out.

[@danielmcclorey6606]

I totally believe that. My back cramps up really bad after drinking too much Coke.

[@BonafideGail]

I believe you.

[@sarangtokki2045]

Sweet 😋 no really that's fukd up 😮 sugar is poison anyway. I definitely believe you 😢

[@christisking777]

I believe it

[@razminka.7522]

It makes my butt go out...to the store to buy more ice cream!

[@michelledouglas8913]

Love your videos. Your humor is awesome. Thanks for the info.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Michelle. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@swimmingdog55]

Hey Doc's, I love you guys. You helped me through my knee and hip replacements. My question for you is: What is your take on Fibromyalgia. Hard to get a diagnosis. Not a fan of taking drugs but I am struggling with even getting out of bed. It comes and goes. The flare-ups are rough. What is Fibromyalgia all about?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Diane. It is a little tricky. We can add it to the future video list. But it’s about painful trigger points. Treatment is medication and physio. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@carla2016]

Hello Diane, I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It's taken some time to figure out, but I have found certain foods make me feel awful, and increase my pain. Perhaps try to see how you feel when you eat certain things. A few of my triggers are milk (I can eat yogurt, though), wheat, and sugar. Best of luck to you!

[@sg5334]

My daughter has fibromyalgia. She was only 20 and her doctor wanted to put her on medication. She did not want that. She changed her diet to very similar to what the docs are saying, but also started going to a medically licensed acupuncturist. This changed her life. After a few years, she no longer needed the acupuncture. She continues a good diet and 20 years later only has flare-ups when she eats junk food. Hope this helps.

[@tinaadkins6251]

It's been a year. Still off on my full knee replacement. Your videos have helped. Thank you. Won't get other fixed. This was too much pain

[@helanna9843]

Thanks for all the information you both provide to us laymen.

[@donnamariebrown2478]

Another great video by my fav Docs!! Thanks, I think if you stop, I will go into withdrawl and that would be inflammatory!

[@KA-qw5cv]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha Donna. That’s sweet. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@gaylefraser5405]

Thanks you two! Once again straight forward advice presented in such a down to earth manner. You made me laugh at least half a dozen times. Love it that you don’t take yourselves too seriously.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We sure don’t Gayle! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@kathleenbeaver8249]

Thank you Mr.Laurel and Mr. Hardy …. I think I am slowly losing the will to live. Your videos are great! I look forward to seeing your next one …. If I haven’t already given up the ghost by then! Love ya…. Kathleen

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha Kathleen. Thanks so much. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@stangsO9]

I have inflammation issues and when I first learned about inflammation foods and thought there is nothing to eat anymore. But honestly there is so much out there that is still delicious and a large variety. I followed some what of the Wahls diet. She helped out a ton. Goodluck! It is possible and makes a huge difference

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Docs, I'm 68 and many years back it was discovered that uric crystal in the joints cause pain. I had pain. Here in St Louis Missouri German food combinations are common. A cause of joint pain is apparently bruanswiger sandwiches and beer. Something about these two foods in close combination is often painfull. Live and learn from a 40 year old lesson.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing !

[@bluecrystal8548]

Where is dairy? Cow's milk is so inflammatory and yet it wasn't even mentioned.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi bluecrystal. So we would agree that dairy is not healthy and causes lots of people problems but it has been shown to be non inflammatory by multiple studies. Still only meant for baby cows. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@bsilano]

After doing Keto for two and a half years and not feeling better I went to carnivore and ended up with Rheumatoid Arthritis so you both are right about that!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Barbie. Those are passionate diet groups but they just aren’t healthy ways to eat. Hope you are ok now. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Redcouriercat]

I went Keto and lost 80 pounds and put diabetes into remission.All my blood work is now perfect and has been for 2 years. All I eat are Beef,pork,bacon,eggs,salads, avocados,some chicken, broccoli, almond milk and butter. Never felt better. The red meat myth is outdated and some Doctors need to update themselves on it.

[@bsilano]

@@Redcouriercat Glad you're feeling better but, let's see how you feel in two more years. Wish you the best!

[@heidilady]

I used the keto diet to help ease me off of ant seizure meds and it was good for that. And then my cholesterol and inflammation was off the charts. Back at a Mediterranean diet and feel loads better.

[@jsstar76]

Guess I’ll just stick to my diet of Ezekiel bread and a piece of celery. 😉🤣 Great video as usual thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes JS. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@penandpencilplow]

Ha, ha I love Ezekiel bread. I eat it toasted with a thin coating of olive oil based margarine.

[@getrealnow73]

I appreciate your interactiveness and joy

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Doing our best Dougie. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@RajJohal]

You are the best source of current health information I know of, thank you for your time and hard work!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Doing our best Raj

[@charliecallcut2219]

I looked at the labels for non-alcoholic beers and they're much higher in sugars than alcoholic beers. So I compromise with low carb beer instead. Also important - the way this was presented implied that olive oil is bad too. We put olive oil over a Greek salad, not seed oil

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Charlie. Not not all vegetable and seed oils are created equal. But in general limited added oil is always best. Some of the non alcoholic beers are as low as 35 calories. Just have to shop around. Becks was decent. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Birddog4843]

I only use avocado oil or coconut oil??

[@staycurious3954]

@@Birddog4843 Those are excellent alternatives imo

[@pjk1714]

Drinking Green and Black tea helps along with more water to reduce inflammation. I've cut red meat out the last month. For me it's seemed to help. I never bought into tomatoes being a real issue. I'd be crawling if they were. Thanks for sharing

[@goldlover5915]

See Dr John Mcdougall

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Pj. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Smart guy Gold Lover. Love him. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@tamathatoliver3931]

Tomatoes flares my arthritis in my spine

[@LynO5392]

I imagine diets are different for everyone. I gave up all plants and only eat beef (yes red meat) and chicken and fish/shrimp, butter, bacon. Finally after 20 yrs have a normal a1c, no more arthritis, rashes, acid reflux, no more pre hypertension and I lost 41 pounds. I know it’s not for everyone but your diet almost killed me. It’s nice to have options for different body types.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Interesting. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@seanfrank4158]

@@TalkingWithDocs You're not interested. You're pushing a narrative. Get with the program here guys and stop pushing this garbage about meat. It's not true.

[@lesbutler273]

Belgian Waffles! These guy's kill me, figuratively speaking. In reality, they are extending and improving my life. I'm here for that and all of their videos.

[@elizabethG633]

Potatoes, Red and Green, and yellow peppers, pork. Beef in small portions may be okay, but better to eat fish or chicken, or turkey. I have chronic pain and I get some relief by eliminating the aforementioned foods from my diet.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Elizabeth. We would say get rid of all of the animal products if you wanted the best chance. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ricardocobo7378]

So fun to watch and listen to you guys at the end of my night. Your medical advice is Golden and it is Supported and corroborated by hundreds of other scientific and medical studies. Humor and levity sells the hard compromises and aligns with everything my GP yells at me about. Thank you Doctors, press on and keep the truth on the light side.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for taking the time to comment Ricardo. Doing our best! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@jeanneroseman6114]

You guys are just too much! Thanks, loved it! So, I am trying to understand long-term healing and the inflammatory process. I have had 2 knee replacement surgeries, each a year apart, the last one being Dec 2020 and I am still in pain. Sometimes still swollen! Will this ever go away?? I am thin, in pretty good shape, work out (as best I can, certainly more limited now) and thought I was eating pretty healthy UNTIL I just recently read Eat to Live and have changed the way I think about food, nutrition and my health. (I don't think I ever thought about it before, I only watched calories to stay thin, probably suffered from malnutrition, lol!!). Do you think my pain and stiffness is still just part of the healing process and may never go away or can this possibly be chronic inflammation? Thanks for any advice!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jeanne. It can still improve but some knee patients have persistent pain despite a good functioning knee. Lots of ice and exercise. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@birddog3130]

Same here Jeanne,....best to eat foods High in Potassium and Magnesium. Also a good $ Probiotic with food (AM ) at least 3x per week. If you have low blood pressure, pre -cook and freeze a pound of calf's LIVER to be eaten 3x times a week. Its the best meat on the planet, and the cheapest.

[@j.c4007]

​@@birddog3130calf's liver : 1) 🤮 kill poor innocent baby animal 2) very expansive in Europe : more than 40 euros a kilogramme

[@vickiepatterson1748]

One of the things I keep hearing about is tomatoes. They're very bad for arthritis along with all the fun things you just mentioned. You guys were surely the barer of bad news today. 😣 While I try to avoid these things you mentioned, I have to have a good ol' hamburger occasionally. 🍔 Thanks for sharing this great information that no one wants to hear! 😉

[@robertdavidson9393]

Tomataoes good for eyes have Lutein and vit c and prostate!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Vickie. Should have watched to the end though we talk about night shades like tomatoes and the evidence is weak. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@vickiepatterson1748]

@@TalkingWithDocs I did watch to the end but I was referring more to other alerts from other sources. We're told all our lives to eat certain things then are suddenly told those things are bad for us in other ways. A lot of people try to eat things in moderation but sometimes that's even too much. Of course foods will affect our bodies but there are no warning labels on them and a lot of people are oblivious to what can harm them. But information like this is very helpful and because of doctors like you, more people can be more informed. And not all doctors are this forthcoming with their patients. In fact, this is the most information I've received on the subject. Tomatoes have been the most mentioned food from other sources. 😉 I didn't know there was going to be a test. 😋 But I do watch your videos all the way through. And I truly appreciate them!

[@richardmcbride538]

Thank you for your truthful courage! You greatly helped many who ant to know and will listen. Well done ! Men!

[@veerleswartebroekx6816]

I was sent to a nutritionist for an anti-inflammatory diet and got a LOT more foods on the prohibited list which stressed me out very much and stress also causes inflammation, so it's a catch-22.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh man! Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing