Is The Fat You Eat The Fat You Wear? | Chef AJ LIVE! with Dr. John McDougall

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[@lisahellie1441]

Dr. & Mary McDougall opened my eyes to a plant based diet in 1991 and I have been grateful to them ever since! Thank you John and Mary for all you do to help humanity and the planet we call home!

[@judyosborne]

I love Dr McDougall & Mary. Please continue having them back every Monday. He keeps me a believer!!

[@jgrysiak6566]

"I'm a believer "

[@jonsiren]

Yes! I vote on McDougall Monday. I’ve been following him for roughly 10 years and have implemented his teachings. Thanks for all of these interviews, AJ! You’re fantastic!

[@Murphy-xm1yp]

I never get tired of him ranting about fat and oil 💗💗💗

[@margaretpelaitai5868]

what a wonderful couple. Their devotion to each other is so evident. A picture is worth a thousand words. I am so touched by them. Thank you both for the wonderful work you do and the constant message you share. Thank you chef A.J. for your amazing example.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you kindly!

[@brookelopez3068]

Thank you all so much! You are all beautiful! You have helped heal my body at 44 years old I feel 21 again! I’ve helped my mother at 66 years old go off all her meds. My twin sister and family are all on board now. I wish there was a way to thank you 🙏 appropriately. The gift of health has been like winning the lottery! ❤️🥰 thank you all for doing what you do!

[@CHEFAJ]

So happy to hear! Thank you!

[@Atheria444]

I have witnessed my cholesterol go up and down (while being vegan) depending on things I was ingesting. I am proof that the drinking unfiltered coffee vs. filtered coffee issue is REAL. When I switched to French press coffee, my cholesterol jumped. It came back down when I filtered my coffee. (I am NOT EVER giving up caffeine again. I was off it for about 2 years back in 2000-2002 and life was horrid.) I also had my cholesterol jump when I was stupidly convinced that coconut oil was a "health food". I went back to olive oil, and my number dropped. BUT...as Rip Esselstyn recently said, you have to think about any oils as sugar compared to eating a piece of fruit. It's all unnatural and processed. My most recent blood tests came back great (although I almost have TOO MUCH B12 due to supplementation) but my cholesterol jumped to 160. Granted, most people at 54 with a non-medicated cholesterol of 160 would be thrilled, but it was the highest I've been in eons. I tried figuring out what was happening, and then realized...uh oh...I've been addicted to Country Crock Plant Butter. I was eating a lot of it. Yes, it's vegan, but it also has 5 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon and I'd eat numerous tablespoons at once. I will admit that I'm one of those people where if I eat super low fat, I have trouble feeling satiated. I end up over eating. It could be an issue where I just need to get used to the sensation of "full" on low fat. Interestingly, I learn a lot from watching animals...often, my cats. But, yesterday, I visited some horses here in Santa Fe. This one horse was voraciously eating green weeds. I looked at this all muscle, healthy horse that probably weighed 1,500 lbs. eating weeds and thought to myself, "Horses know what the right foods are. They don't need supplements and added olive oil with protein powders."

[@kimkrebs7979]

@Peter Rabbit any ideas as to what in the coffee is raising LDL?

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

I'm someone who needs some fat in my diet as well, for satiation. I have norweigian and isish heritage, so maybe that's part of why (high cold water fish eaters). Also, in my opinion, these vegan, super low fat, no oil plant based leaders like Dr. Mcdougall do not look particularly, stunningly healthy or youthful for their age. They also don't seem to have particularly great energy or strength and have a slight slurring to their speech and sluggishness in their physical movement (not only Dr. Mcdougall, but Dr.s Esselstyn, Campbell, Klapper as well), while Dr. Fuhrman on the other hand who advocates eating seeds and nuts, and doesn't say one must be strictly vegan for good health, is much more youthful in appearance, brain and physical function. I've been following these folks for a long time (about 23 years) and have watched the collective progression. Love them all, but IMO, humans needs some healthy fats.

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

@Peter Rabbit I was responding to Atheria's comments about eating fat :) But I think I'll start putting a filter in my french press!

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

@Peter Rabbit hey no worries!

[@bonniesouter3026]

That's very interesting, thanks for sharing that. A few years ago I developed gallstones and was put on a very low fat, vegan diet (basically McDougall diet) to manage symptoms, it worked perfectly to manage symptoms and I got to my college weight. What surprised me was that after several months of eating this way I had borderline high cholesterol. The only thing I can think of is that I was drinking french press coffee every day. I then had my gallbladder removed (even though I didn't have symptoms anymore, my surgeon said my gallbladder was inflamed and he was a bit worried about it) I was able to eat a little nuts and seeds again and my cholesterol dropped a little.

[@damansbedi]

I believe fruits are optimum but I still love McDougall. His advice is so much better than even most other raw vegan/ vegan proponents out there. He's right for the most part!!!

[@patriciablackmon9360]

Thank you Chef AJ for asking all the questions on DHA, fat, brain health, chia nuts etc. All these topics keep coming up and I couldn’t get an answer about them that seemed to be something concrete to hang on to . I would love to come out and do a 10 day program but it’s not financially feasible right now. Still very new to this ‘starch’ not being the enemy and haven’t stopped counting calories on chronometer. Just so scary to me I don’t want gain my weight back! Lost over 100# and don’t ever want them back! I have started eating starches now though with each meal which I avoided like the plague before. I had to make changes was on 837 kcal per day, now up to 1357 per day. Have too low white blood count & red cells are misshaped? Something like that. White cell is up to 3.2 from 2.7 so that’s good and last test revealed b12, iron & vit. d fine. I am deficient in copper so now supplementing and hope it helps! Please keep up the wonderful shows and seeing everything I can from the McDougalls is so enlightening!!!❤️ God bless you Chef AJ!

[@jjs7213]

I think you are the best example out there chef AJ. You are beautiful and happy and confidence at all time. We should just copy exactly your diet👍👍☺️☺️

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@catherinekasmer9905]

Love the McDougalls. Mary’s recipes are excellent! Chef AJ, wish you would share more about IBS and SIBO. I am WFPB- sos free for 8 years- and have been struggling with these issues for over 2 years.

[@mattzilla331]

He has a book and a video series about it. The book is called Digestive Tune Up

[@carolinesterling9307]

I can’t capture how much I admire Dr and Mrs McDougall. Thank you for your years of service! Thank you Chef AJ! You all are National Treasures!

[@bonniespruin6369]

I'm glad you said that about hypoglycemia, Dr. McDougall. I've had reactive hypoglycemia since I was young. I do find, generally, I don't do well with a lot of fruit. People keep telling me I should eat more fruit but I know I can't.

[@LJP415]

Yes to McDougall Monday! That would be so wonderful!!

[@dorislaw8838]

Great show. Thanks, AJ

[@rawintuition]

I certainly appreciate Dr. McDougall while he’s still with us…hopefully that will be the case for many more years to come.

[@georgannecollett8047]

hi Chef AJ i asked Dr Esselstyn once about the 1-2 tablespoons of ground flax & chia... bc he mentions it in his books....he told me to just have it if i was worried about my omegas ..bc with a minimum 9f 6 handfuls of cooked greens a day, id be getting plenty of omegas there too

[@karenstanton5405]

The mc dougall' s make it easy to understand. He says it straight he doesn't go around the Bush. I really like him talking about disease and auto immune diseases and what to do to recover. Thankyou good to hear them again.

[@debeyers5192]

We love John & Mary!!! Thank you, Chef AJ!! You look amazing!!❤

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks so much!

[@debeyers5192]

Dr. Mcdougall you have made such a difference with my health once I started The Starch Solution! Thank you!!❤

[@maureenk1635]

Love Dr. McDougall, Mary and Chef AJ. You all look fabulous. There are some very interesting fat experiments that The Fruit Doctor conducted on herself eating primarily greens and getting her fats from these greens (mostly romaine lettuce because she does not like the taste of dark greens). It's been a year of two since I watched her KZbin videos, but she said the greens have a good mixture of the omega fats. That's why elephants never forget!

[@northtexas4110]

Fabulous interview here! So much wonderful info and will look forward to McDougall Monday! Blessings!

[@caseyplanck6005]

When he said "maybe I'll write another book!" I was like "YES!!!!" I love his work.

[@AnHourOfWolves]

Oatmeal for breakfast, and oat groats for lunch and dinner. Sounds good to me! :)

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

Love the McDougall Monday’s! Thank you so much 😊

[@monkeyyogakids-bibi]

You're not wrong. I'm now meeting people in New Zealand who follow you and Mary and chef AJ .... Suddenly beautiful connections happen.

[@claretan3309]

I love Dr McDougall, and Mary. We need more straight-talkers like him. Us grown-ups can handle hearing the truth, even when it isn’t what we’d like to hear. His comments on breast as an organ are the funniest I’ve heard all day! LOL

[@trishfriesen8943]

What I appreciate is that the information gets results and it’s easy food to prep.

[@lynnblackLion]

wow what an eye opener! This is so inspiring and you 3 are AWESOME! Please keep going. I learned so much here. Beautiful people helping us all to the healthy long lifestyle.

[@krawlb4walking802]

Ummmmm Chef AJ …Skimpy on your shoulders…. Lol. I love his honesty. 😆 You look great AJ and I loved listening to this info. Thanks everyone involved. 🥰🌼

[@sonjak911]

Thank you Dr. McDougall. You changed my life 7 years ago. Write another book. The fat promoters are confusing the population. We need another McDougall book explaining in detail the fat bs that is being over promoted. Thank you!

[@cindyviglione7714]

Would love to see them every Monday!

[@saltycrunchymama3755]

We live on the Oregon coast! Please come so I can appreciate you in person😍☺️

[@acwrite32]

While I do not want to be as thin as Dr and Mary McDougall and Chef AJ, I have seen photos of successful McDougaller’s who are not as thin … and following the 12 day program from one of Dr McDougall’s books, that’s when I was able to lose more weight easily. My problem is once I taste the SAD food, it’s difficult for me to get back on track. I really enjoy these programs with Dr and Mary McDougall. They’re the best! So are you Chef AJ, for running these KZbin interviews. I’ve learned so much from them. Thank you!!

[@susanweiler4948]

Yes! McDougall Monday’s!!! Sounds fabulous!!

[@followingthestarchsolution8618]

Yes PLEASE for McDougall Mondays!!

[@rikkim4818]

Just lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank u Dr and Mary and thank u Chef A.J . Much love ❤ 🥔😁

[@desireelloyd2697]

McDougall Monday! What a fabulous idea!

[@jgrysiak6566]

Love it! Will he go back to once a week or just once a month?

[@gaylewilliams1140]

Chef AJ thank you for another educational program with the McDougalls. Love how they want us all just to keep everything simple. With another friend I completed a Mary's mini and then followed with a 7 day potatoes only with Andrew Taylor. Another who just asks us to keep everything simple. No need to "over think" or complicate our food intake.

[@judychancey5781]

Why is fat shaming bad but skinny shaming is okay?

[@CHEFAJ]

Wish I new I get thin shamed every day

[@missy3240]

Dr McDougall is SO F*ING HILARIOUS!!! 😆 😂 🤣 … his & Mary’s response to AJ reading the Wikipedia entry almost killed me from laughing so hard… the best! I click so fast whenever I see his name

[@ID-qd1qk]

Excellent! Such a needed video in the era of keto and low carb insanity!…. Dr. McDougal, his wife, you, AJ, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Greger, Dr. Barnard, Dr. Goldhamer, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Williams, etc, etc, etc,, ALL look great on low fat high starch diet and displaying intact cognitive skills. The proof is in the VEGAN pudding! Thank you! Always great, AJ 👍😀😘🙏🌱🌱🌱

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!♥️

[@bonniespruin6369]

You look amazing Chef AJ!!

[@Loanshark753]

As a kid the Atkinson diet shocked me as it was the opposite of the health the states health recommendations.

[@Lmg23]

I never get tired of listening to the McDougalls and find the presentations very inspiring!!

[@claranimmer7349]

I love the way the dear doctor pronounces the word fat.

[@marystone]

Chef AJ you should always tell us where you get your tops! They are so cute and I think you should list them in your video notes. 😊

[@CHEFAJ]

Good idea!! www.venus.com/

[@lizziedripping71]

My grandparents lived on a very high fat diet (their own fat bacon etc etc) but were not obese. However they worked very hard physically all day every day thus burning off the calories. Were they healthy on this diet ? I would say no. They died of cancer in their early 60s. I used to love meat as fat & greasy as it came but since eating WFPB I have lost weight, exercise regularly & feel marvellous. Education (by the McDougalls, Chef AJ etc) is wonderful & essential 👍

[@mattzilla331]

Dr. Mcdougall is FAR from boring. I'd love to see an in depth presentation on fat

[@rebeccak4523]

I never ever tire of hearing John and Mary

[@tracycurrent6078]

Yay my favorite people!!! Thank you!!!

[@stephko8312]

Glad that we will have these experts once a month,thanks Chef AJ. Always learn a lot from them.

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@gosiakonstanty3456]

Always good to listen to Dr McDougall, great interview

[@esthercarico6640]

Love the McDougalls 💖

[@IvetteRoy]

I just love these 3 people. ❤️

[@kristinheimburg1371]

Yes to McD Monday!

[@BASK1120]

Am I seeing smog out that window? My heart is breaking re: the fires. I'm in Massachusetts and we got the haze all the way here for several days!!

[@elainebraindrain3174]

Could you address arsenic in the rice?

[@WholePlantChef]

It doesn't really sit well with me that his answer to my question about fats and satiety is "some people are just so used to eating fat that they feel like they still need it." Maybe that's true, but is that ever going to change? What do I do if I eat MORE calories WITHOUT fat? I tried being no overt fats for 8 months and I felt like I was going crazy and that something was wrong with me because I would just keep eating and eating and eating and never reached the "full and satisfied" mark, only "still not satiated -> oops now stuffed and in pain". Why would this just be written off as insignificant? I talk to so many women who feel more satiated with a few small servings of fat per day and with eating 15-20% of fat rather than 5%. Maybe I should wean myself down from 20% fat back to 5%? Maybe my starches (mostly potatoes were) too calorically dilute?

[@WholePlantChef]

Lisa Eve I personally don’t think overt fat is ESSENTIAL and not everyone loses their period and stuff on no overt fats, but I think there are a lot of individual difference that McDougall doesn’t talk about. Lots of you tubers I follow feel satisfied having no added fats, but some thrive with more fats. There is so much variety in whole plant foods and there’s a lot of variety in how people can make a whole plant food diet to be the most satiated. I think it’s unfortunate that Dr. McDougall is so closed minded. He does work with a lot of older people who may not have a female hormonal component though.

[@Ranch-girl]

@Monika Rybicka well said! I need to remind myself of that every day. I tend to listen to too many different opinions on KZbin and get so confused! I tried no fat and got severe migraines! God bless you!!

[@CHEFAJ]

Dr. Terry Shintani explained on The Truth About Weight Loss Summit that fat is actually the least satiating of the 3 macronutrients but that it's perceived as more satiating because it's more than double in caloric density. You only have to eat an ounce of fat to get 200 calories but would have to eat 2 pounds of vegetables, a pound of fruit, a pound of winter squashes or 3/4 a pound of potatoes to get the same amount of calories. Most people who try to go low fat, whether cooked or rae vegan do not eat a large enough volume of food. Truing eating higher fat starches like oats which are almost 20% fat. He didn't say you couldn't eat fat, just that it's not necessary for survival.

[@megamindtaylor6728]

Coffee burns out your adrenals.

[@waterlily9349]

Love 💕 his honesty! AJ could you please tell me the name of Mary’s lotion? Thank you! Thank you 😊

[@kimdavis5631]

Wow, love the McDougall Monday idea Chef AJ!

[@cynthiacrumlish4683]

We do need sour, bitter and astringent tastes to stay balanced . Varying degrees depending on the individual constitution.

[@vivaciousom5347]

You look beautiful, Chef AJ. Great top choice!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you so much 😀

[@queenofthearies111]

I always love when then McDougall's are on. 👍

[@kathyholston5826]

If I understood Dr. Gregor in a lecture on You Tube, I thought he pointed to a study about omega-3s and brain shrinkage. Can Dr McDougall comment on any study?

[@CHEFAJ]

Perhaps you can send in your question next time he's on the show.

[@jenniferschaffer1625]

Is anyone aware of a correlation between curing prostate cancer with a plant base diet? Ty for any info🙏

[@gunthervonhoffman6453]

I hate it when they used infants for experiments. I still miss eating at the 10 Day McDougall Program in Santa Rosa. Yes, I want McDougall Monday.

[@lauralu4175]

It would be better to say that when they see people walking by, they might feel better! I need to cut out the fat. Would that include avocados? Thx for this AJ. It’s great! 🌸

[@CHEFAJ]

Yes, it would include avacados.

[@betzib8021]

Vegan keto...coconut..avocado..nuts and seeds...greens..broccoli...zucchini..yellow squash..cukes..olives

[@dailyoccasions9539]

Mcdougall Monday!

[@VeganMatrix]

🙏

[@dawnmwalton1774]

So, if Dr. McDougal's patients absorbed fat through the safflower oil put on their skin, doesn't that mean that I may be absorbing fat into my body transdermally if I use oils such as coconut or olive or almond oil to moisturize my skin? In other words, am I impeding whatever progress I am making internally, with a low/no fat diet, by putting oils on my skin externally? Also, where does Castor Oil fit in to all of this?

[@CHEFAJ]

If you would like to ask Dr. M a follow up question, please send it in to: [e-mail]

[@daviddrost7963]

Love the guy. Great diet advice. Still sharp as a knife with his insights. Not sure why his number's game is off. Human breast milk isn't 50% fat (4.5%), Oatmeal isn't 16% fat (4%), Corn isn't 12% fat, etc. Also sad how the "Karen's" are inhibiting his freedom of speech. Everything is a "conspiracy theory". :-) Sign of the times.

[@natashakramer4411]

I love Dr McDougall I really do but I have to ask is he sick? He looks skinnier and skinner lately every time I see him.. just worried 💚

[@CHEFAJ]

No, he is healthy.😊

[@natashakramer4411]

@@CHEFAJ thank you ! So happy to hear that 😊

[@yvetter3827]

Good interview. Now re: fats, I thought @chefaj uses the JOI nut butters at times ( to make milks, etc). No problem with it- I use it also… but it IS A FAT. Which I don't have a problem with. But I thought she said she doesn’t consume fats. Thats a bit confusing. Although I was in/ out listening while working

[@nazokashii]

Grandpets :D that's so adorable

[@lilyyoung9282]

Thank God for The Starch Solution

[@patriciasmythe7797]

I HATE being fat but God knows i do Not want to be that Skinny😰

[@CHEFAJ]

Your ultimate body weight is up to you. Society has gotten skewed as to what we think is a normal body size.

[@juliejoseph2201]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@elainebraindrain3174]

I'm type 2 diabetes, sick in pain and dying, age 66... Help me!

[@queenofthearies111]

Dr. McDougall has a virtual course. Amazing. If you can't afford it get his book The Starch Solution or Chef AJs books. AJ also has an amazing affordable course. You have to choose it. I am in the same boat and it is just a day at a time. Moving through and out of sugar addiction. You can do it!

[@CHEFAJ]

You can also get in contact with Robby Barbaro and/or Cyrus Dr. Khambatta of "Mastering Diabetes". Here is a link to their website: diabetesstrong.com/mastering-diabetes/

[@dianadesilva4877]

Thanks for all of you! I was eating a high starch & vegetable whole food plant based diet up until September 2020. I had an emergency full small bowel obstruction surgery, caused by adhesions from previous surgeries 31 years ago. Now I'm told, I have to stay on a low fiber (7grams a day) diet. No leafy greens, sweet potatoes, most vegetables or fruits. I can probably eat 2 peeled white potatoes & white rice. How can I eat healthy when I can no longer eat my high fiber plant-based diet? What can I eat to stay in a healthy place? Do you have any suggestions or resources to get me back on track. I am desperately struggling every day. I appreciate any suggestions. Thank you! Thank you!

[@CHEFAJ]

Please have a consultation with one of the doctors at TrueNorth

[@Atheria444]

@truelove I have had major hair loss/thinning since going vegan in Oct. 1994. (I had to quit being vegan from late Nov. 2010 to the fall of 2013 when my endocrine system blew.) My blood tests, including protein levels, are good, so I can't figure out what is wrong. @Liming Dr. McDougall told me years ago that he does eat some nuts since he's slim and doesn't have heart issues. My current issue is osteoporosis despite many years of exercising and taking calcium...sigh. -- I have to say that John and Mary's coloring is excellent today. I tend to go by that with people. :-)

[@bernadetteebinger3044]

Your gut bacteria is off . You are not absorbing your nutrients. Calcium supplements are dangerous. Are you aware Calcium supplements are outlawed in Europe?

[@soilikasanen]

@@bernadetteebinger3044 No they aren`t. Available in every pharmacy. I`m Finnish M.D.

[@betterworld2958]

how old is mary ?

[@CHEFAJ]

Dr. M. is 74 so I assume Mary is around that age as well.

[@CathrinCatherine]

The Einstein of plant-fueled Living 🥼🌱

[@mrscliquot]

I agree that whole food plant based is the healthy course but I cannot discount the blue zone studies where the people live the longest and do eat fish, oil and small occasional amounts of meat.

[@jenniferschaffer1625]

#thefatyoueatisthefatyouwear

[@huanjie1628]

200g grams animal fat per day, so why am I not wearing it?

[@CHEFAJ]

Everyone's metabolism is different...my husband can eat fat all day and never gain weight,

[@honeydewme6286]

Bounce, bounce! Come on, bounce! .. I said come on, bounce! There's 23 whole almonds in an ounce Nobody's in trees, or cracking shells; sit down! We don't BS, better ask around Dr. John throws the bombest bash in town It's bizarre, is your mom passin' out? Get her on the couch, before she crashes out

[@hipretty]

😘 💗🙏🌺

[@reignvirgo6495]

I was interested up until the “she would be beautiful if she just lost weight” …I’m out! I suffer on a daily basis trying to fight my food addiction and am trying to transition to a HCLF plant-based way of life. It’s not like I don’t want to but those comments don’t help at all 😞💔

[@Combinationlock]

McDougall’s starvation program looks like it’s working a treat.

[@CHEFAJ]

Huh?

[@marthacolvin6834]

These two people do not look healthy at all.

[@CHEFAJ]

May we see your photo to judge your appearance?

[@mattzilla331]

You realize they are in their mid 70s right?

[@kymmulvey]

I wonder what you will look like in your 70’s.

[@rebk5331]

Wow! He looks horrible! What happened to him???

[@CHEFAJ]

Well, considering he escaped with his life in a traumatic fire and lost everything he ever owned, including his pets, I think he looks pretty good. May we see your photo?

[@rebk5331]

@@CHEFAJGee! Why so defensive????? Just wondering if he might be ill. He looks so different, almost didn't recognize him. Didn't know he was going through a rough time. That's how you always speak to your subscribers?

[@DaddysDollxo]

AJ you are so polite and cordial!! You put me in such a great mood! I’m vegetarian,..not sure if I can go full vegan

[@DaddysDollxo]

Cute 🥰