Is Olive Oil Healthy? | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A

[@luluandmeow]

The sound is way out of sync! Please could you sort it out Chuck? Thank you

[@Lea-rb9nc]

A dear friend buys Coconut oil for my kitchen every time she visits from California. I live in the Mediterranean. With all this oil around, I began using it as a hand and foot moisturizer as I hate to have it wasted.

[@dec101102]

So for diabetics, they certainly should lower carbs intake as much as possible. And if they cut down fat as the doctor suggested, what do they eat? Protein is the only thing left but you know you cannot do protein too much neither.

[@LiljofScandalXRecord]

Sooo what oil should you cook with?

[@rabbitcreative]

> Sooo what oil should you cook with? None.

[@bettyjoiner8762]

O me one says olive oil is good another it is bad, it is confusing

[@TheShumac]

I am 62 and not a day goes by without me eating olive oil, and I am very healthy,

[@Nina-hk7ub]

I feel way better on vegan diet. Wish I'd known years ago. I had endometriosis, breast cancer & 2 hip replacements. My prior diet almost killed me but I wasn't overweight.

[@23Bentley45]

He’s so patient and amazing! Thank you Dr. Barnard

[@MrBossTube]

I can confirm that cholesterol levels can be significantly reduced on a plant-based diet. After a 7 week trial, my numbers came down to normal levels. Ttl Chol:148 from 277. LDL down to 92 from 158. I will continue on with this new lifestyle.

[@mariselamonterroza6882]

Hi MArak, congratulations, did u eat any kind of nuts and salmon? Thanks

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

Same

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

@@mariselamonterroza6882 no she just said plant based so no animals

[@robertgoldstein52]

Only carnivore Dump plants

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

@@robertgoldstein52 i love lions, they are so beautiful

[@darlenedevegan8370]

Being italian, I can never give up Olive oil! My parents are in their 90s and they don't have a wrinkle.

[@vascom3]

Culture and anecdotes over science is not a good way to go. Italian here too.

[@gardenofeels6872]

@@vascom3 Well, then look at the science. The vast majority of studies on olive oil shows that it is very healthful. There is zero proof that it is bad for you.

[@vascom3]

@@gardenofeels6872 that's a pretty big fat claim you've got there, while you contradict yourself. hahaha, hilarious really. did you even watch the video? hopefully you're not giving any nutrition advice but to yourself.

[@janeyd5280]

Darlene devegan my gran swore by olive oil for her skin.x

[@yankee2666]

@@vascom3 There's a huge difference between an anecdote and example, and I'm pretty sure Darlene is using her grandparents as an example. You would do well to get the overused and confused word 'anecdote' out of your vocabulary.

[@CathrinCatherine]

Can we take a minute to appreciate that Dr. Barnard is still answering questions like “Is olive oil healthy?” even after all these years? I swear if someone’s asking “Where do vegans get their protein?”, He’d be answering it patiently for the 50th time, too! 😂😍✨

[@neritesorero1541]

Thank you so much, God bless you and the work of your hands all the more helping people live helthier, longer, better lives.

[@kfc4007]

That's the idea of FAQ.... any person just discovering this lifestyle will have these questions. And tomorrow the next persons wanting to go plant based will have these questions. Next year newcomers will have these questions. I think it is even good to hear this repeated no matter how long you are plant based. Spaced repetition, best way to memorise and learn.

[@buckmurdock2500]

Dr. Barnard is cool plus he has a rock band ! ! We can honestly say "Rock-ON Dr. Barnard ! !"

[@CastledarkDweller27]

yeah theres still people on the chat asking if they can drink cows milk and eat bacon fat every morning?? jesus.

[@ima7333]

There are people out there who still think that oil is healthy. When coconut oil first become a big craze, it makes most of us here in coconut land of Indonesia’s jaws drop all the way to the floor. We’ve known for years it’s great in hair & on skin but terrible for cholesterol & arteries. But then again we’re a nation of oil eater aka deep fried food eaters despite the fact it would one day kill us😂😂😂

[@teacherreadtous4273]

Dr. Barnard is too skinny in the face. I do what he says, and it’s working, but maybe he should eat more calories?

[@davmacification]

I cut out all added sugar and grain, upped my fat intake, extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and some saturated fat in meats. Since then, I have been losing weight without even trying, also clearing up issues I had with my stomach.

[@smallfootprint2961]

I'm 83, and have been on this path for about 40 years. No one is perfect, so I've been through that time when I took back dairy, got sick, and fat, and had to make the decision to go back to 100% plant based. I lost my mom to colon cancer and decided that I'd never eat anything that didn't grow from the ground. Thank you, Dr. Barnard for all this information, and to you, Chuck, for hosting the interviews.

[@madamecurious]

Thank you so much for the important information! I’m on the Plant Based Diet now for one year - I have never felt better! :) and I have a new convert: my daughter. She is losing weight, her last blood test was excellent. So thank you again for steering us in the right direction … 🌿

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Excellent! Keep spreading the good word!

[@robertgoldstein52]

Carnivore

[@partlysimpson5154]

Olive oil is misunderstood, proper AUTHENITC olive oil is good

[@madamecurious]

@@partlysimpson5154 I agree, I use a little olive oil in my diet.

[@partlysimpson5154]

Do you follow plant based? @@madamecurious

[@Nina-hk7ub]

My fiance's mom went vegan around 80 & lost 35 lbs. 86 now.

[@JorjaFox66]

What the heck is that noise??!!!! Just know it’s very noticeable on this side 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@weston.weston]

It is distracting; I think he is drumming on the desk with his hands.

[@katherinec7698]

I think his mic is tapping on his shirt collar.

[@katherinec7698]

Nope…I’m wrong. The tapping is distracting but the info is great! 😄

[@karlstenator]

Yah, such annoys. :(

[@BenMeddeb]

I'm sorry, but this Doctor has zero clue. This guy wants to cut every fat. terrible

[@8438magnolia]

Dr. Barnard is a national treasure. Thank you for your tireless work for improving our health.

[@emmagrace5555]

Totally agree!

[@citadelofwinds1564]

He's an international treasure. I'm from Australia and have been watching these PCRM videos, and they are so informative and valuable. Thank God he set up PCRM all those years ago - they do amazing work, and have saved countless lives. And the message is getting through, as the increase in the number of vegans seems to be speeding up.

[@ethicalphytophage]

Absolutely! I second the idea that he's an international treasure. I'm watching him up here in Canada.

[@marciaseecoomar2965]

Dr. B, you changed my life these past couple of weeks!!! You are so informative and you explain the biology of how food effects your body organs and or lab results.

[@JnTmarie]

Surprised you’re not stressing organic and non-gmo . What’s the point of going on the diet if we are ingesting roundup. I’ve gone mostly raw and have changed my health for the better drastically. My cholesterol lowered in 2 weeks! I have a low white blood count. Thank you for normalizing it. I don’t have any inflammation because I’m on this diet.

[@starfishw7138]

This is awesome news. Will check out raw for sensitive stomach issues

[@rosannaburgess714]

Good morning Chuck & Dr. Barnard, thank you kindly for this information, I take one tablespoon of olive oil every morning, been doing it for over 20 years, never had no problems with constipation or skin wrinkles or dry skin. I will never stop using this. Very good for the system.

[@adrienneberkman48]

Please tell me if extra virgin first presses cold press I'd good olive oil

[@veronicagreenaway6842]

What is wrong with the Dr face. He is talking nonsense.

[@Annie1962]

Please don't take any advice from people in the chat. They are disagreeing with Dr Barnard and saying olive oil is good and that Dr Barnard is wrong. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. Listen to an expert rather than another listener

[@kiki19822]

If this works for you--great, but don't tell other people they are wrong. There's a lot of information that completely contradicts what this doctor is saying that fats are bad.

[@alanle1471]

Several highly qualified and distinguished doctors and medical professors contradict Dr. Barnard. Listen to both sides , ask for the RCT from both sides, get your labs done after trying each method and make up your own mind.

[@blueotter5990]

For arthritis he should try never to have more that one nightshade at a time. Nightshades are plants that include tomatoes, potatoes, aubergines, capsicums and chilli peppers (tobacco is also a nightshade). I have found that having a meal which includes two or more of these can cause arthritis to flare - although I can have just a baked potato with beans and be fine or just a little canned tomato incorporated into a pasta sauce ; however that is just me - maybe try eliminating them altogether and then reintroducing slowly, one at a time to see what happens.

[@Atheria444]

Okay, I've got to say it. What is that annoying noise through the whole interview? LOL -- Yeah, the BMI thing isn't great because people who are super muscular can seem unhealthy over the BMI range. I'm actually under the lowest allowed...uh oh. But, I'm also VERY small boned. My recent blood work was gorgeous except that my B12 was close to being too high.

[@TeffieTrahan]

Thought I was the only one about the noise!🤪 LOL!

[@mikecory8951]

Never heard such bad advise from a doctor! This Dr. Bernard is clueless when it comes to healthy fats. I have been on a Keto diet for 3 years where avocados and olive oil are a staple with every meal. My recent lipid panel, while reflecting high levels of overall cholesterol, my HDL is the highest I’ve ever had and my triglycerides were the lowest they have ever had. I did a NMR Lipoprotein panel and my level of small dense LDL particles was less than 2%. Besides all that my blood sugar (A1C) is the lowest I’ve ever had (5.4). Sure hope no one is listening to Dr. Neal Bernhardt when it comes to healthy diets.

[@rheadarantinao]

Olive oil and animal fats are good. Stay off the carbs/fruits/grains and revise your diabetes. 😉

[@ricardorodriguesrr18]

How does vegan diet make any sense when you can't have optimal levels of choline , vitamin k2 , omega 3 and other minerals just to name a few on a plant based diet? Animal fat is not the problem but how the animal we eat is raised that lies the problem.

[@Polish2317]

This is bad info. People there nothing better than a couple of tablespoon of evoo in morning. Olive oil is a miracle oil. Greek oil is excellent, Spain seems to be the best tasting and most delicious oil I've ever tasted, but that is just me. Anyway, drink olive oil. These people are talking about an unstastainable unrealistic diet.

[@gman7644]

Dr Bernard you need to do gentle neck exercises to strengthen your sternocleidomastoids, levator scapulae, trapezius, and your platysma. Your neck is too thin.

[@leehenderson5849]

This doctor seems to be out of touch with pretty much every medical study on PubMed which has shown positive benefits for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It needs to be Extra Virgin not regular Olive Oil to provide the most benefit. Yes it has fat but it also has polyphenols and rich in antioxidants. It is a staple of the Mediterranean diet which is highly recommended by many doctors and longevity experts. If this doctor is not aware of something as basic as this I am not sure I trust his other medical advice.

[@khurshidawan164]

Why people who consume vegetable oils and low fat high carb diet have high incidence of heart attacks. What about new research that shows that saturated fats (butter, lard, tallo, olive oil، mustard oil , coconut oil) are better option than vegetable oils, which are all highly processed and high in omega 6 that causes metabolic syndrome.

[@DavidV4444]

This is complete bullshit. Every older person I know who consumes EVOO has outlived those who have not.

[@hermangarrett3486]

The problem is his books. He can't support other thinking's because his reputation and money are at stake, no matter how much science has recently evolved since he chose his narrow-minded approach to nutrition to puppet the views of vegetarians as a doctor.

[@Garrrrrrett]

I love olive oil and will die for it if need be.

[@eddieabbott370]

Doctors are something. See how he back tracks on aspirin tablets. One minute he say they good for you. Now he say they bad. Olive in the Bible. Way before all this new Technology mess was here. And way before he was here. And some doctors have a agenda. I've heard they push stuff on people for certain drug companies. They wants to treat and not heal you. I'm hearing this more and more. Also it seems to me now thinking about this. If we all got well. He wouldn't have no job. Eat your olive oil

[@donnafortini2905]

Can I recommend watching Dr Sten Ekberg?

[@cesarhernandez7108]

IS he a plant base doctor?

[@PO-cx2ej]

Yes. Olive oil is healthy. Don't listen to anyone who tries to convince you of the opposite.

[@sandybayes]

These talks offer a constant reminder and motivation to keep my food cleaner than would otherwise happen. Thanks for your diligence and Dr Barnard's expertise!

[@eileenmcgovern9193]

Food is not dirty

[@everyveganrecipe]

Thank you for sharing this information!

[@pastorpeteonthestreet3112]

eating the way God intended. Fruits, vegetables, nut, and seeds. Read the bible. It is all there

[@ItsmeCote]

I'm glad you have covered the low LDL because it has happening to me ever since I went WFPB. Thanks!

[@vc6601]

Thanks for this service. Dr Barnard is a gem. We appreciate Dean Ornish’s contribution to our understanding about CVD issues, but why is Nathan Pritikin never mentioned? He was possibly the first to reverse heart disease when he was told repeatedly that reversal was impossible, and included exercise when advised not to because it would probably kill him. We also owe a lot of our knowledge to him and many owe increased life in years and health to him. He also funded his study himself because no one else would fund such “impossible” ideas. I find it sad that he is given little/no credit these days.

[@gardenofeels6872]

The reason Pritikin is rarely mentioned by vegans is because he developed two different types of cancer at a relatively young age on a low -fat vegan diet. He ended up killing himself because of the pain of the cancers. I would hardly call that a good example of great health on a vegan diet. He is the last person advocates of a low-fat vegan diet want to talk about.

[@vc6601]

@@gardenofeels6872 Yes, he did develop cancer, but as I understand it the cancer was due to exposure to certain chemicals during the war. None of the vegan doctors ever say that a healthy vegan diet will protect from all ills, just reduce the risk.

[@citadelofwinds1564]

@@gardenofeels6872 , Pritikin did not develop the cancers because of a vegan diet, but despite it. I suspect the problem was that it wasn't a whole foods diet but relied heavily on processed foods. I tried the diet years ago and so many recipes contained canned this and canned that, so the diet was frankly nutritionally deficient - especially their extreme, ultra low calories version. Since then, it's been recognised that refined and processed foods are a problem whether people are omnivores, keto or vegan followers. So the key is to eat the majority of foods whole or minimally processed, and include enough fresh produce. If Pritikin was relying on too much processed foods, he wasn't getting enough of the protective factors from fruit and vegs. He was a pioneer, finding his way, and that means making mistakes. Later researchers and vegan proponents have learned from these mistakes, and these days the best sources urge people to minimise processed foods.

[@gardenofeels6872]

@@citadelofwinds1564 I never said Pritikin got cancer because of the vegan diet, but it surely did not protect him from cancer either. I remember seeing interviews he did and he claimed to eat a pretty much whole foods plant diet. He was especially fond of whole grains. But his main claim to fame was the miniscule amount of fat in the diet he recommended. Neither you nor I really know how much processed foods he ate as opposed to whole foods. We only have his words and his books. His recipes weren't necessarily what he was eating himself, but rather an attempt to make his diet easier to follow. All we can do is speculate. One thing I do know. Fat is a very important macro nutrient, and your immune system will ultimately fail with too little of it. That is one of the reasons for the high vegan failure rate.

[@panes840]

@@gardenofeels6872 cancer is caused by multi environmental variables that can switch on or off a gene. Fat is important but it's not that important. An apple contains saturated fat so does a lettuce but the amounts are miniscule. You don't actually need very much even when keeping calorie density low. So by avoiding high calorie density foods you can get enough to ensure hormones function properly.

[@precognation]

My skin got so dry when I stopped consuming oil which I didn’t like but I was less hungry and was able to lose weight.

[@m.taylor]

The other concern about olive oil is its authenticity in that some commercial olive oil is adulterated.

[@tlallas]

You get what you pay for, period!

[@m.taylor]

@@tlallas What you pay for is irrelevant in this matter. Companies should not be mislabeling it as such if the contents are adulterated with other types of oils. You are clearly gullible to fraudsters that convince you to pay more for their un-corruption.

[@i8thacookies]

I would LOVE to see an episode or two about plant based diet and pregnancy and postpartum!! Especially when diagnosed with gestational diabetes! I started plant based diet with my last pregnancy and had a difficult time getting my midwife on board but my baby came perfectly and she was born literally 5 minutes after my midwives arrived! My easiest birth by FAR! 🙌👏

[@everyveganrecipe]

Congrats!! Wow!

[@i8thacookies]

Thank you!! She is a complete joy! I am so excited to have the knowledge now to start her out on foods completely healthy and nutritious! ❤️❤️ My husband and all my kiddos eat a whole food plant based diet now and are doing wonderfully!! ❤️🙌 My husband has been able to waaayy exceed his previous "records" in bike riding and in general exercise! The endurance is REAL! 🤯👏

[@daphinekaniaru6963]

Was Vegan my 2 pregnancies, my kids perfectly fine. Gained minimal weight snd was back to my pre-pregnancy weight by 9 months!! Been Vegan for 14 yrs 🙌🙌🙌 Plus no epidural, no tears 🤩🤩🙌 best thing ever!! Breastfed to 15 and 12 months with no problem with milk production!!

[@Richard.Atkinson]

Imagine how embarrassing it must be to be an MD who still in 2021 believes that saturated fat is bad to eat? Shameful.

[@Sunlineish]

Please explain.

[@elizabethwatson4209]

I’m over eighty I can’t face vegan meals . I don’t like pulses or grains. I have solve the problem by making liquidised soups and smoothies . I’m 95% vegan for concern for animals. I’m a lifelong vegetarian. If you are old and sick as I have been try soups and smoothies. They are easy to prepare, give you concentrated nutrition and are easy to digest.

[@sherma1sandy]

I 100% disagree that coconut oil is not good for you my grandparents and made it and use is as their only oil. They live into their 90's organic coconut oil is great for you

[@kamarifit]

It seems crazy that we’re questioning whether or not to have an avocado because of a potential weight concern. I think we can get caught trying to be too perfect.

[@Jumpman0385]

Right avocado are so nutritious and healthy and u need healthy fats instead bad fats

[@marciawilliams291]

Everything you put in your body should be in moderation just to be safe. Thx for this info. 👍💞🙏

[@Annie1962]

I'm taking Dr Barnard's advice and not using oils in my food. One to lose weight and two because I have a blood vessel in my brain partially blocked by cholesterol, Eek

[@debbimorgon2988]

That will go away with the correct diet. No animal foods and no oils. Lots of veggies and fruits No processed foods made by man! Best wishes!

[@travelguy1564]

Annie - what about taking a baby aspirin everyday to help prevent a brain clot - ? I had a coronary artery stent put in four months ago and I take Plavix in the morning and a baby aspirin in the evening to help prevent clots - I think it's a smart idea if we have a higher chance of getting clots. Also, you can stimulate Nitric Oxide in the blood to help keep the endothelial layer of blood vessels healthier thus reducing chances of a clot. You can research this, if you want.

[@statutesofthelord]

God made your body to need some oils.

[@debbimorgon2988]

@@statutesofthelord Natural oils like the oils in olives and in all leafy greens and in avacadoes and nuts and seeds. Not in processed oils.

[@statutesofthelord]

@@debbimorgon2988 You are correct, Debbi. This video by the doctor has mistakes.

[@susanlouie6692]

Thank-you so much, Dr Barnard, and Chuck!! What are the SAFEST brands of RICE, that have the LEAST AMOUNT OF ARSENIC? (All rice has ARSENIC, so how much may we eat?? ) How do we get rid of ARSENIC in our bodies, and are there foods we can eat, that may counteract or reduce the daily and yearly accumulation of eating ARSENIC-laden RICE, (already in our bodies,) such as cilantro, garlic?? Thank-you, I hope Dr BARNARD or his team may be able to answer these questions, esp since Dr Barnard often recommends eating rice...

[@melissacostello3000]

I have heard Lundberg brand is a good choice b/c it is grown in California. Have also heard to cook it similar to pasta and that helps get rid of some of the arsenic.

[@dj-fe4ck]

No, never. The water to rice ratio should never be more than 1.5 to 1. More than that and it is awful. I would rather never eat rice again than to cook it with more water than that.

[@dj-fe4ck]

Don't eat American rice unless it's from California. If it's not American rice then it's probably ok.

[@truthseekerloverofgood7317]

@@dj-fe4ck Your Suppose to SOAK The Rice for approx 20 mins (forgot how long exactly) n RINSE a FEW TIMES BEFORE Cooking it...helps REDUCE ARSENIC...GOOGLES IT...THX!

[@kfc4007]

Move to Europe. Arsenic & rice only allowed in the USA. Eggs with their natural protection washed off, so with increased salmonella risk, only in the USA, forbidden elsewhere. So many food people in the US have to be wary of because of the use of food processing methods and chemicals that are forbidden in many parts of the world.

[@Flyonthewall101yes]

All the fruit and vegetable grains seeds that's mentioned in the Bible are healthy for us. Of course, these days, we have to make sure most things we eat are vegan Happy healty eating!!

[@ronalaska2472]

I dropped statin (Lipitor) after reading all the negatives and my glucose level dropped to less than it was 7 years ago when I 1st started testing even though I was already mostly plant based!

[@carmelodriscoll6155]

Great video. Thank you Dr.Barnard and Chuck 😊

[@socorromedrano7399]

Can someone explain how Eskimo people transcend with exclusively meat diet?

[@reneecalvin2158]

I've switched to a plant based diet but I'm not going to eat a Dry oil free diet ; my God I love food and not cardboard and straw.

[@JohnSmith-gy4qj]

What is the background racket its very annoying/

[@reneescott594]

Omg everything he says is incorrect

[@Catlovers52]

Another great documentary to follow up after What the Health is The Game Changers

[@brookentoof229]

Honestly listening to this guy really tells me one thing. Its different for everyone, ive lost alot of weight while eating avocados, i was killing it the gym at the same time tho, just eating stuff will never start weight loss without some extra work

[@nutrl]

Not only that it's different, but there isn't much depth honestly eating healthy is very hard, i'm on a information binge right now about sugars right now, but overall I here alot of oils when cooking isn't the best but olive oil as a tbsp or on some salad good now I don't know if this doctor is specially talking about losing weight but they're many benefits to olive oil. Like the high polyphenol content in it

[@tanuzzu1122]

I got real humans testimonial that since they switched to only use pure Xtra virgin olive oil on their diet, the level of insulin in the body were getting greater than without using Xtra virgin olive oil from the same year harvest.

[@georgez.m2534]

I heard dr Gundry saying eat as much as you can of olive oil ,my question is does not he contradict other doctors abut the olives oil ?like you dr Barnard ,Esselstyn and dr Gregor,please I want to hear an explanation,Thank you in advance .

[@tedteddy1802]

B12 sublingual people. Its nice to listen to people BUT doing ur own Du diligence PLEASE🤷‍♂️ goodluck

[@marvin9839]

What if you use olives instead of olive oil?

[@johnblasiak2499]

The oil is in the olive all natural sometimes these people are afraid of their own shadows

[@garydinmore1598]

Johnnie, Mic the Vegan had a good video on hair loss prevent worth watching.

[@Xioooo]

I found a non stick pan that my family have not touched for so long and I have been sautéing my food with it without any oil and oddly enough, the pan works so much better than I remember. It is much easier to sauté without oil or butter even than I Imagined, and it’s even crazier because I thought the pan I was using was ruined for years. I just think I was using it wrong.

[@suecollins3246]

You're poisonin yourself with the Teflon non-stick coating.

[@williamkayaian7268]

DuPont loves you

[@marilynpeoples5099]

New nonstick pans are not Teflon coated.

[@danielrenedecotret4258]

Hello! Please excuse my english since I am french canadian. ☺ In a low fat diet with no oil and no nuts, where does the body get the fat it needs for the cells and brain to function properly. And how much does it need?

[@joanne6345]

I totally agree Daniel. The brain is made up most of fat so olive oil and nut oil is vital. My brain fog disappeared when I increased my intake olive oil.

[@reneeubry9065]

Eat some nuts but eat then raw since roasting changes the fats and use the olive while skipping the oil as it is concentrated from more olives than you would eat normally. This is the healthier option and still gives you a moderate amount of fat.

[@Annie1962]

who's playing bongoes? lol

[@CastledarkDweller27]

me. but im out the back yard.

[@jakobw135]

Doesn't olive oil contain healthy polyunsaturated fats and has been shown to be efficacious with the Mediterranean diet?

[@merrycontrary3520]

Love that garlic recommendation at 30:37!

[@danieldoucet8687]

Last time I saw Olive Oyl with Popeye she didn't look healthy. She seemed too skinny.

[@stelladina2437]

Thanks for sharing the wonderful posting every day, listening to your program change many lives. Thanks for been a blessing. 👏👍

[@melissamccumbee8121]

What about the affect on the liver? Should these oils be avoided or at least minimal use? It's so confusing because we get told we need healthy fats but then in the cirrhosis groups we're told no fats even the healthy fats. So frustrating!

[@eatplantsloveanimals]

The only healthy fats you need are the essential fats -- ie, omega 3 & 6 which come from plants. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying or ignorant. Your body is perfectly capable of making other kinds of fats, you don't need to consume them from oil or animals. The animals make fats from the plants they eat. You don't need to consume them from animals because you are an animal that can also make fats.

[@melissamccumbee8121]

@@eatplantsloveanimals thank you! Yes I've been eating vegan for 6yrs now. It just gets confusing with all the back and forth with telling me I need to cut back on things like nuts, seeds and avocado. Even healthy fats. I get so frustrated. My damage was caused by autoimmune so I decided to treat naturally. Got off the immunosuppressive meds and got a supplement protocol and started juicing as well as plant based. I even see people in cirrhosis groups say to cut back on fruits. All the back an forth eat this or that or oh that's wrong don't eat that 🥴🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@Atheria444]

@@melissamccumbee8121 A tablespoon of ground flax seed gives you enough omega 3. You don't need added oils and to load up on avocado or nuts/seeds.

[@gardenofeels6872]

@@eatplantsloveanimals DHA and EPA are two essential Omega 3 fats, and they are NOT found in plants. You are quite mistaken. The body must convert the ALA in plants into DHA and EPA, and that process is very difficult for many people. Many vegans test low in Omega 3 fats. Anyone who tell you otherwise is either lying or ignorant.

[@pam2719]

What is that tapping sound in the background?

[@shalinigupta4766]

Garth Davis advocates Olive oil

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Thank you for all the great work you do at the Physicians' Committee! You are doing so much good for so many people.

[@christinashawgo6510]

All this is wrong

[@larryharvey7709]

BS. So what is the effect of olive oil on FMD? All oils, both animal and plant derived, tend to worsen endothelial function. Within hours of ingesting fat, arteries stiffen and the ability to dilate is impaired. A 1999 study measuring FMD after the ingestion of high-fat meals reported a “three-hour decline in FMD after subjects ingested a traditional meal of a hamburger and fries or cheesecake. Olive oil was found to have the same impairment to endothelial function as the rest of these high-fat meals.” And a 2007 study showed a similar detrimental effect on endothelial function after the intake of olive, soybean, and palm oils.

[@reinhardkruger2536]

Dr Barnard is a fast talking guy. And he has a right to his opinions.I agree with him on some things. But I also disagree with him on some good fats. Lots of fat Vegans walking around. They are not all lean muscular specimens. Moderation in fats and stay away from junk carbs. Have some good Olive Oil and Flax oil daily. Walk walk and walk. As for Cholesterol watch Dr Dayspring videos. Cholesterol tests are stupid. Get the NMR Test ! Its all about APO B. Learn about the NMR Test!!!! GraveYards are filled with people who had Low cholesterol. Also Dr Barnard, What part of China are you talking about? Obesity is rampant in China now. Wake up Doc !

[@nikitaskypridemos8378]

Olives are OK since they are fruit?

[@martagranato8363]

It is so confusing different doctors and different researches , vegan , keto , no fruits , no fats😱😨It is a bit confusing, All this doctors should make up their minds!!!!please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marilynpeoples5099]

I’m trying to eat healthy.Dr. Gundry, majorly pro- olive oil. Dr. Barnard majorly anti olive oil…. I’m confused. Can they help us out and have a conversation…. Is there a consensus anywhere?

[@joetaylor8687]

The problem with olive oil is that most of it isn't REAL olive oil, but mixed with other oils. People don't get fat on oils, they get fat on sugar and other simple carbohydrates. Pure, quality olive oil is healthy. Cod liver oil is healthy. Wheat germ oil is healthy. Flax seed oil is healthy. Many vitamins (A, D, E, K2) are FAT SOLUBLE vitamins, which means no fat then no absorption / assimilation of these nutrients. Blood cholesterol is not a huge predictor of heart disease. These doctors get all revved up on stuff they really know little about.

[@cindyclairemistretta-dwyer3313]

Thank you so much for the information. Lots to continue learning and correcting the way we did things and what we ate. I would love the schools to educate our children with this valuable life saving information. It would be a benefit to start when they are young. Our survival on food is important. Dying at young ages due to lack of knowledge. So many wild foods too that are extremely important on the grounds of our Earth with things God is giving us. We don't know if it's poisonous are very nutritious. They are finding out which plants we can eat and can survive if there is no electricity or an attack. We need to learn more

[@wesboncox7708]

Female 87

[@ima7333]

Coconut oil is the best for hair and olive oil is the second best moisturizer after cocoa butter in my opinion. They got no place in anyone’s kitchen.

[@Xioooo]

Yes I agree a lot of these seed oils and oils in general have other great uses like for our skin and for external use. I love olive and avocado and coconut oil, though I think they serve a better purpose than to be eaten or cooked with.

[@gardenofeels6872]

Pacific Islanders eat a ton of coconuts and coconut oil and have very low rates of heart disease and cancer. Explain that.

[@ima7333]

@@gardenofeels6872 but we got high rate of type 2 diabetes. If u eat the coconut flesh, it got fiber. We often use toasted shredded coconut as thickener of curry. We also use the pulp of coconut milk to make cookies.

[@garethrogerson5217]

Doesn't the brain run on or need cholesterol???.. + the body produces cholesterol, Part time vegan speaking... Cholesterol doesn't seem to be the problem, inflammation does.

[@gardenofeels6872]

Barnard contradicts himself. He says olive oil is bad because it's a refined product like sugar, yet he says flax seed oil is okay. Flax oil is a refined product made from seeds.

[@rodibremo]

It's better to consume the olives instead of the olive oil. It's not acceptable to compare white sugar and olive oil. Always consume organic olive oil.

[@Jack-ur4in]

Wow ! This is cutting right through all the marketing crap that’s brainwashing us …. Keep ALL fats to a minimum . Period .

[@TracingFlares]

not for me. Severe heart palpitations, Afib and arrhythmia anytime i eat any type of oil. Soacially olive oil. 20 doctors saw me. No clue jet

[@nelysvabska]

WhAt is that annoying ball sound in the background when dr Barnard speaks???? Its sooo annoying, i couldn’t even listen to the video.

[@lonewolfnormanfinndian6129]

avoid vaccines and flu shots and maybe some extra fat keeps you from breaking hip if you fall....could be?

[@gailhoke9376]

I wonder at some of dr Barnards recommendations . Corn? Grains? 84 years old. I Grew up on farm. Grains and beans (soy fields) grew waist to shoulder high. Driving thru farm country now I see fields of gmo plants growing no teller than my knees. Can these GMO plants do us no harm?

[@healthytruth1363]

HOW TO LESSEN PSORIASIS WITHOUT TAKING DRUGS ......FOCUSING ON NATURAL FOOD AND SUPPLEMENTS INSTEAD. ❓❓

[@gingermonroe4153]

Tofu t u too! I actually cooked up some tofu n added it t Mt pasta dish, n it wasn't bad No cholesterol fat sugar no animals harmed Try it I fried it up w a lil olive oil n garlic Use some cardaman

[@Loufi303]

Would you please check for ambient noise polluting the podcast's sound quality next time, Chuck? Even if the good doc may be 'tapping' his desk or whatever, MAKE IT STOP. lol Barnard is a great spox for whole foods plant based, low oil, in terms of content first and foremost, but also in terms of looks: handsome and youthful considering he is pushing seventy. (He's got his hair, still, and it's not all grey either, skin looks healthy and relatively firm).

[@jennymatane9725]

I agree

[@barbarafairbanks4578]

Why does Dr. Barnard look so gaunt/emaciated? Just sayin...

[@tvsma]

Because you are so used to seeing overweight Americans. My class photos from the 1950s show that all of us used to be thin. Even the “fat” kids then would be thin by today’s standards. We have gotten larger and larger.

[@Loufi303]

lol for pushing 70, he looks damn fine - and much better than most men in their fifties.

[@barbarafairbanks4578]

@@tvsma no, it's not in comparison to others who are overweight and out of shape. I study fitness, health, diet & especially geriatric fitness/health/diet, so this observation is not based on 'what I'm used to seeing in overweight men, then comparing those observations to Dr.. Barnard's appearance- though your idea of how healthy Dr. Bernard looks may indeed be based in what YOU are used to seeing when YOU look around. You may be equating skinny = good health? Think again. Dr Barnard looks like he could be knocked over with a feather, i.e. little to no muscle mass. His face is gaunt, his neck pencil thin, his shoulder frame under that shirt looks, to me, very frail, i.e., no body fat, little to no muscle mass. This is a dangerous state to be in in the 60's, 70's 80's age groups. (sarcopenia looms large bc of lack of quality protein in the diet, as well as healthy fats - combine that lack with little to no strength (resistence) training and it's a recipe for disaster. Just as carrying an excess of fat can be unhealthy, a marked absence of fat (and muscle mass -[ I'm talking about skeletal muscle that keeps our frame upright and mobile in older age] can be equally as unhealthy as obesity AND metabolically as well. Muscle is a metabolic organ that sends biochemical signals throughout the body's cells, internal organs, mitochondria, etc. - muscle is not just some pretty structure that creates curves and makes us look and act strong. Skeletal muscle, especially, is extremely important to maintain in older age. And muscle needs increased complete protein (over the outdated RDA) as we age because after the age of 25-30 we no longer have an abundance of HGH and other hypertrophic hormones to support our muscular health/structure. So, thee idea of remaining metabolically healthy cannot be based simply on lowering our fat intake and ignoring our increased protein needs for muscle maintenance and health. It all ties in together, in one big metabolic package. Take a look at Dr. Andrew Weil - a year older than Dr. Barnard. He (whom I understand follows the Mediterranian diet and incorporates animal protein & healthy fats in his diet) - compare how the two look side by side - which one would you want to be standing next to in an emergency, or physical threat, that would take swift action and a good measure of pure physical strength & energy to help you overcome the emergency/threat? I'd vote for Dr. Andrew Weil, any day.

[@barbarafairbanks4578]

@@Loufi303 he looks damn skinny & lacking (critical-to-robust-geriatric health) muscle mass. That does not equate to a picture of health, especially at age 70.

[@Loufi303]

​@@barbarafairbanks4578 lol bearded, bald and bulging Dr. Weil, fully grey to boot, looks positively 'geriatric' in comparison to Barnard, whose posture and built is that of a healthy man in his forties. You got to be kidding, with your preposterous 'diagnosis' based on a KZbin video - you're pulling it all out of your behind, woman. I doubt you are a 'health professional' but you'd be the kind one should avoid at all cost; unprofessional and unethical. Fortunately, you're advertising your incompetence at length.

[@kundalinihackyourreality5093]

All the info or at least 90% of it is wrong. Keto is the way to longevity with fasting, and extra virgin olive oil is magic. All the info in this video is old researce, out dated.