John McDougall, MD -- The Ultimate Diet Therapy

[@janet9214]

I could not walk, the pain was too great which has been a problem for over 50 years... NOT NOW! I found this info and quit animal products. NOW I CAN walk, and exist without swelling in my joints and in my brain. THANK YOU! I will eat brown rice and beans forever, and never feel sick and tired again! :)

[@UnknownXV]

jane t Brown rice and beans in a flatbread wrap! I can live on that forever.

[@1operamom]

Jane T, Your comment is 3 years old so not sure if you will get this, but just curious, how long on the diet did it take to reverse your pain and physical problems?

[@lordoftheflings]

You'll fart a lot tho

[@aaronmarshall1212]

Eat fruit and leaves and feel even better. Starch is a cheap/poormans version. Beans are downright hard to digest and cause a feast for intestinal bacteria producing gas. Which in turn produces endotoxin and raises inflation.

[@cmcordoYT]

@Berserker Will the farting eventually cease?

[@purewater77887]

Dr. McDougall is an MD with integrity. See all the 'famous' doctors who flip their opinions whenever a fad diet comes and goes. They jump on the bandwagon, make millions, jump to another do the same while Dr. McDougall never bent what he believes in through thick and thin for 40+ years. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

[@kilppa]

That is because he stands on shoulders of men who had great convictions to their own morals as well. I hope we will see another one carrying his torch when he is gone.

[@watchntv]

what? he eats rice and veggies, he will never die!

[@annegallagher8284]

I dissagree! It is hard to hold to a conclusion - when it goes against the profits of large industries like meat, dairy, pharmacutical. They defend profit - remember the cigarette industry? McDougall had heart problems at an early age, and with research discovered the dietry connection.

[@WOB1010]

Actually, I agree 95% with him. (He's not under any pressure from Big Business ..anymore than you are.)

[@Here_Today_]

I find the 'doctors' who jump on the fads tend to be chiropractors

[@Davena]

He is the Mother Teresa of Medicine. Saving lives one at a time.

[@smallfootprint2961]

This plan has turned my life around. Thank you Dr. McDougall

[@luciareyesf211]

Thank you Dr. McDougall, I left dairy products, a plant based diet is the future!!! 🌍💖🌱

[@PeteLogan101]

This guy is seriously cool!

[@ebenburger111]

I love him! He's deffinately leaving his legacy behind! I hope I can do the same one day!

[@adamwarlock7559]

He's one of those people that come around every few decades, maybe even centuries that take it upon themselves to bring the truth to the people and, save the damned

[@DrRodneyMcDermott]

Absolutely

[@Angryconsumernerd]

Thank you DR. McDougall I have followed you on youtube for years and I appreciate that you help even those that cannot afford your workshops . Thank you for help the public understand that we have a huge control over our own health .

[@alliyance]

He reminds me how much it drained you every time you try to explain the truth over and over again. Good job! and continued spreading the words.

[@JCKay]

I was one of those intelligent people who got duped by Wheat Belly, then something clicked. I remember reading on the Wheat Belly page that some people were not shedding the weight, and Dr. Davis said, if you find that your weight isn't going down, cut the dairy out of your diet too. (What the???) I came across Medical Medium, Forks Over Knives, and other plant-based diets, and suddenly realised it was all wrong. How could I have been so stupid - why would eating high fat, restricting fruits and vegetables, heal your body? It all makes sense now. I am so glad I found Dr. McDougall.

[@markdotcomau]

Not stupid at all, you're learning like the rest of us. I've just started on a plant based diet myself and also wonder why I didn't know about this before as it's so simple, but like most people I was hooked on meat and dairy and believed what the various industries told me...We all live and learn and will now hopefully live a longer and happier life :)

[@JCKay]

markdotcomau​ well guess what? All those years and years of trying to be low carb and essentially high fat to control my blood sugars and weight did nothing for me (I always had elevated liver functions, even though I do not drink alcohol, so basically it was fatty liver. I also had insulin resistance and was on diabetic medication for it and PCOS). So, yesterday I got my new blood test results back, and after being plant based now for a year, my insulin resistance is GONE, I'm not on any meds, and for the first time in over 15 years, my liver functions are perfect!! The doctor was so pleased and proud, and he said it was my plant based diet that did this and reversed my fatty liver disease! Even when I lost a lot of weight in my 20s on a low carb diet, my liver functions were still elevated! I'm no where near my ideal weight now, but the blood tests show better health! Incredible.

[@bobwarnke5746]

JC Kay I

[@MrLaptopus]

Look up Dr. Jason Fung and itermittent fasting/keto diets. It's the type of fats and carbs that matter.

[@byusaranicole]

I almost went keto. I checked out a keto cookbook from the library to see if it was something I could do. A bunch of the recipes called to bread chicken strips in pork rinds. That was what killed it for me. There's no way on earth pork rinds are healthier than while what bread or an apple. I found Dr. McDougall soon after, thank goodness!

[@PotatoStrong]

Amazing video! I love how you tell people not to get into the weeds. I get emails about BPA, GMO, organic, gluten, acid/alkaline - so many distractions when people just need to stick to a low fat starch-based diet. Plus it's so tasty - mashed potatoes, tacos, baked fries, rice and beans with salsa and baked corn tortillas.

[@lazur1]

Considering McDougall's poor health as a young man on the SAD, the lean, healthy 67yr-old here is the strongest case for a whole-food, plant-based diet.

[@tharun960]

A stroke patient at 18 thanks to the SAD. Now still alive and doing excellent thanks to that WFPBD!

[@TB1M1]

I agree. But you should really not look at n=1 examples. Look at populations of people. Keto people call this junk science but clearly their retinas are full of atheroscelerosis.

[@TB1M1]

N=1 examples don't mean anything.

[@lazur1]

I mention DrM's situation because nay-sayers use his 2020 gaunt appearance as "evidence" of the diet being less than optimal. (I do believe WFPB-starchitarian-vegans'd make a better case for the diet w/progressive strength-training in their regimen. I think they prefer running.)

[@TB1M1]

@@lazur1 I think the diet is fine but could increase fat more. 10% I think is too low, we know more now.

[@chrissvenningson1747]

Best Doctor in the world 🌎 Thank you Dr. John McDougall !! Diabetes type 2 in remission.

[@JMMELGRATTI]

Thank you Dr Mcdougall!

[@cindystrother7710]

I THANK ALL THE DR WHO ARE DOING LIKE DR MCDOUGALL

[@SolitaryReaper666]

Thank you Dr. McDougall! you're the best.

[@kencarey3477]

I was struggling on dr furmans diet when i listened to dr McDougal and added potatoes and sweet potatoes i felt much better and have stayed with it. He makes a lot of sense. Furman is not wrong he just doesn't have the last piece of the puzzle.

[@trishsimmons9918]

Truth and Wisdom! Thank you Dr. McDougall!

[@laraskyeg.baddour4243]

I love Dr McDougall! He is right on!!!

[@anthonysera]

I admire your passion Dr. McDougall. I'm a believer. Respect. God Bless! Keep it up!

[@spareld]

I don't see this "anger" you guys are talking about...this man is very passionate about saving lives

[@islandgal1354]

Thank YOU, Dr. McDougall.

[@BirgitReis]

Dear John, thank you for all your work and sacrifices! ♥️

[@philipbrown2225]

This whole confusion about low carb or high carb gets resolved for me by looking at the age of the people advocating these various positions. In 2 days I will be 56, I don’t look to some younger whipper snappers like Daniel Vitalis or David Wolfe to tell me how to achieve longevity and health. I look to studies and I look for people older than me who appear to be functioning well. Caldwell Esselstyn is near 80 and has the studies to show that what he is advocating works. McDougall is 67 and for his age looks very good as well and is pretty much advocating the same thing. I work at a place, The Omega Institute, where I see zillions of young healthy people eating any number of different ways all the way up to their late 40’s. Once one hits 50 or so problems start to rear their heads unless one has incredible genetics. I want to see Perlmutter and Grain Belly doctors with all the people they put on their plan who 5 and 10 and 20 years later are free of cardiovascular disease.Show me their studies and research. Ain’t gonna happen

[@mannymedina1132]

+Philip Brown If this type of reasoning resonates with you then you should check out Dr. Dougal Graham. He is in his late 80's and he is much healthier than McDougall, still doing pullups and handstands at his age.

[@richardgray8593]

+Philip Brown David Wolfe is a new-age nut judging from some of the woo-woo babble that comes out of his mouth. It amazes me that anybody is interested in anything he has to say.

[@philipbrown2225]

@ manny, are you sure that spelling is correct ? Can’t find him

[@mannymedina1132]

+Philip Brown search for the 80/10/10 diet

[@jasbirkaurvillaschi8019]

+Manny Medina Unfortunately Douglas Graham also is guilty of pushing water fasting retreats , at one a young lady nearly died and he went after her to 'protect' his brand rather than making sure she got timely medical intervention.Compassion is absent in that man ...he is another 'guru' in terms of creating a personality cult

[@NLR759]

I still have a copy of Wheat Belly, and can't decide if I should burn it, or hold on to it as a reminder to never again fall for a fad diet. Keep it carbed people!! Thanks Dr. McDougall, I never tire of listening to your message.

[@darcey55]

Haha that’s a dilemma! My MIL has kept a copy of Wheat Belly on her kitchen counter for at least 5 years now… she still struggles with her weight. I discovered Dr. McDougall’s program 2 years ago and lost 75lbs in the first 15 months. I have no more weight to lose! Never though I’d ever be this trim again after having kids ❤

[@jericosha2842]

I'm so angry I learned this after my grandfather died due to heart complications caused by type 2 diabetes. Their primary meal was ham.

[@corymarsh]

Thank you so much for the work that you do! You are saving lives!

[@d_lynn421]

At 35 I've realized that I don't understand diet moderation. I do very well with a black and white approach. I don't want to give up pizza and chocolate cake... but I've never had 'just 1 slice '. It's easier for me to 'just say no '. Glad I found this bc now I know I'm not alone. :)

[@susannahats6358]

Thank you very much for this video,I was listening to it while I was making mashed potatoes with baked black beans and broccoli for my family for dinner,it was delicious ,what a beautiful dish too:)

[@gshrdy5415]

Eat more potatoes.

[@CrZyKidsReels]

you're making a huge difference

[@Fritson]

Thank you very much Dr MacDougall. I have done your Starchatarian diet for the last 2 years and I have had great results in improving my health and overall happiness. BRAVO 🙏👍😃💖🌹🙏

[@radiantchristina]

i love my carbs... i have celiac disease and i am still able to have many forms of carbs. This video has so much great information. I am working my way through all of Dr McDougall's books.

[@michaelg6608]

Thank you, Dr. McDougall! I'm looking forward to sharing this with diabetics in my family.

[@WhiteKitta]

yes please do! this stuff works perfectly!

[@mariaretinasarmiento1050]

Michael Gibbs my non insulin dependent diabetes and hypertension is revered by a plant based menu

[@sarasingh6363]

Thanks for speaking the truth . God bless you Doc

[@karaokelvis]

Excellent presentation!

[@electricsoul8370]

LET THY FOOD BE THY MEDICINE!

[@PedroRaposo91]

or... Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food :p

[@sreekumarparameswarannair2716]

Electric

[@fortcastlevgn2368]

dont like religious context,, they tend to feel superior to animals,, witch seems to always be religions who are source of making us white feel superior to everything else,, cause hey god made to our image,, ofc im not talking about all religious,, i have well used to have so much respect for boudism, now i hear the fkin assole not even vegetarian or vegan,, fkin piece of sht new dalahi,, and i hear stories dat boudist actually fight back or might get into the army?,, hmm questioning the new ones in power,, cause dats not how i remember ghandi

[@aprildong5494]

this makes me think about all my Asian friends came to Canada gained lots of weight and skin problem. They ate too much dairy products which were not very popular in Asia, like cheese. As soon as they go back home for the summer, they slim down again. I personally love bread ,rice, and soy milk. Eat the good stuff for your body!

[@hidinginmyroom2656]

The man at 34:48 had his head in his hands because he just realised he'd been making the wrong dietary choices his whole life.

[@martynjames5963]

+Vegan star toad XD I thought the same thing ~!

[@musicvixen24]

😂

[@Tridhos]

Hiding in my room I know the feeling I was 70 before I came across this information and for the past 5 years I have been on a plant based diet. My friend who just watched the game changers and went vegan and within 3 months his bad cholesterol had dropped 33 points and he is now within the safe limits. He is a regular gym bunny but could never get his bad cholesterol down within accepted limits.

[@genericcomment1]

dr mcdougall is a lovely man and has made such a positive impact on the world with his ideas and his nice simple diet. While I've realized after 2 plus years on the McD plan that perhaps his diet is not the highest level of nutritional excellence, its a GREAT way to get started on vegan diet. Now I aim to consume a lot more greens, beans, raw, make green smoothies and even a few supplements and I feel even better, but if not for McD, I never would have gone plant based so I am always indebted to McDougall for his simple, clear message

[@345kobi]

Had to comment since you had the same experience that I did. Even the timing is in sync. His diet certainly removes all the bad stuff - meat, dairy, sugar and heavily processed foods. Not quite sure why he hasn't emphasized the high antioxidant food. One thought I have had is that He wants people to eat food that is higher calorie content in order to feed a growing world population.

[@peteroffpist1621]

John had a great and rich life with a great family and friends, even if he as a young adult suffered some injuries. He was able to turn things around and prolonged his life a lot due to healthy foods. It’s not how many years you live, it’s the life quality and health during the years that you get that is the only thing that counts. Here John is a winner. Living another 10 or 20 years with poor health is not an option

[@sacmakiz]

Okay I am going to worship the Dr. Mcdougall from now on. Wonderful explanations and thank you for being the light for numerous of people around the world.

[@rojocolorado3764]

Keep up the good work Doc! Very interesting speech indeed.

[@ferrismolina4763]

I'm so glad to have come across this. One of the things that I have been worrying about a little when it comes to my diet (I am a high carb low fat vegan) is if I need to be concerned about developing diabetes later in life despite not being overweight. Really good information here.

[@EllenJaffeJonesSarasota]

Great stuff, again!

[@jyotipethe]

A fine talk by Dr Mcdougall, Plus, the disheveled hair makes him look handsomer! :)

[@antje_explores]

Thanks so much for this video! Greetings from Germany! :-)

[@wonkaytry]

Thank you for this John.

[@kimchiman1000]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@annegallagher8284]

I'm pleased to listen to this speaker as his weight is ideal and his jaw carries no toxic over load.We all notice various degrees of swelling beneath peoples jawline. Under the jaw is the storage place for excess toxins in our food. This man's body speaks his truth.

[@annegallagher8284]

I too believe Dr McDougall is not at his best (worn out) in this video. He is pushing himself too hard in his fight against the meat, dairy, and pharmacutical industries. But how can a prophet stop spruking? McDougall can reverse illness in people, saving them so much suffering with his diet plan. He wants to help ... despite the cost to his own health.

[@christinekocher2585]

I'm guessing that he and his wife do a lot of fasting. Maybe too much.

[@beautybyjuliaxoxo]

I'm a huge fan

[@johngaspar4425]

he has way more patients than the ones he names. I know he is my doctor.

[@kathleenoneill7551]

This is so eye opening! I've lived my whole with crappy health. I thought it was because I was born premature. But it doesn't have to be that way! Thank you Dr. Mcdougal! I just hope that my family joins me. And soon!

[@daretodream25]

The health decline of America started with processed foods

[@tambordecrioula]

I am on board and would really appreciate having subtitles for non-English speaking folks outside of the US. Attaching email response sent re: this video: One suggestion: I just played the video through KZbin and was able to generate English subtitles. I don't need them, but here in Brazil where I spend most of the year I have spoken to a lot of people here and they are in need of these videos with subtitles for greater understanding of plant-based diets. Veganism is increasing here, but plant-based diets are 99.99% unknown. For many, the English subtitles will not help them, but having subtitles available in Spanish will facilitate understanding for most Brazilians who can easily read and understand Spanish, a first cousin of Portuguese. As mentioned, the great majority of people here are unaware of the benefits of plant-based nutrition and I for one would be thankful and as a means of sharing the knowledge. Thank you for your consideration,

[@TanyaBucci]

I quit smoking, first by cutting back. Sometimes it is a process. I cut down from 1 pack a day to 4 cigarettes a day (maximum) until I "weaned" off. I have been cigarette free for almost a decade and have zero desire to ever smoke.

[@kcjb7861]

I'm gonna try this

[@TanyaBucci]

@@kcjb7861 I wish you the best!

[@susanoroviceanu7000]

Hello from Romania, I watch every video I can find that you put up. Thank you Dr McDougall on all the great information you give us. I really believe in what you teach. I have to be very careful with my diet as I have had diabetes in my past but have never been over weight. I live a vegan diet now and no longer have to take any shots but still keep a close eye on it. The lady that stood up and asked you about the stevia really caught my interest.I would love to know your thoughts on it

[@tobiasbrown1882]

Great speech. Thanks so much for drilling down on the few subtle points. Carbs, then nutritarian, not the reverse. White rice not bad for you. Sweeteners as flavoring agents only.

[@pauldoe5893]

You can listen to this good man or you can choose to be sick. It's your choice.

[@smeargut1809]

Brilliant man

[@brendaalexander1923]

Thank-you Dr Mcdougall I love the the starch solution 🇬🇧 x

[@veg]

just say "NO" to animal products !!!

[@jora760]

Yes you are making a stupendous difference....god bless

[@ioanion6424]

You are right!

[@artageneskipper3627]

Yep. Quartley check up. A1c level went up. Received a printout... Nothing White! I love potatoes and Rice. Not on the list to eat. Oh my. Hmm, think I will watch the Potato video again. Thanks Dr. McDougall.

[@dothorne]

Do what works. Some people do great on meat, dairy, eggs, some do great on gluten and all manner of whatever all their lives. The trick is, if you are having problems, narrowing down what you do well with and what you don't. Allergy testing, elimination diet with detoxing and supplements to heal the gut, then adding back foods one at a time makes sense to me.

[@jeffreydrhodes]

Thank you for posting this video

[@brightbite]

He's just tired. That's all. No anger, not sick. The information is still true.

[@floravanorden169]

Everybody needs to know what is in this video.

[@silviavaladez3943]

Very good presentation!!!

[@SanjaRapo]

That is my man!

[@meresincere5682]

amazing man!!

[@jr13977]

liked this, im sure he makes very valid points but i have to say that wheat absolutly does make my arthritis go nuts! i will try to take his other points on board though...

[@tamarajasinski8829]

Thank you so much for spreading the truth. After changing to a plant based diet so many things have improved for me.

[@here5574]

Dr. John McDougall, how can we study your teaching? I'm imagining if we can study what you know!! instead of the standard medical gov't owned crap that is relying more on drug usage for cure. I am hoping you see this, i want to write more but i have to study for my test tomorrow but wow would it be possible to ever study what you are telling us and work from there? ANYONE know if this is possible? sorry if this doesn't make sense! P.S. you are AMAZING Dr. McDougall. it makes me sad when i see my parents get prescribed with more medication after coming from the doctors! please reply or anyone who can help?

[@markh5399]

John McDougall, MD is incorrect about wheat belly and grain brain. They are not the Atkins diet. They are very different.

[@MS-de7bb]

Watching again in 2018!

[@lordoftheflings]

Great doctor.

[@engleshen]

It's a shame so many people only get into Veganism, like I did, because they cared only about their health. we trully live in a self centred society. Thansk again for sharing this vídeo.

[@HopyHop1]

My path to veganism was a bit different. I became interested in the idea of becoming a vegetarian when for the first time as a child I witnessed how meat was produced. At that time, I expressed to my family that I was interested in eating vegetarian. My parents and siblings seemed to have a laugh at that idea because "everyone" knows we need meat, eggs, and dairy for optimal health. As I became older and was purchasing my own food, I realized that I could become a vegetarian if I wanted to. I told myself that I'd eat vegetarian if a vegetarian diet could be at least as healthy as someone who included meat in their diet. My research led me to conclude that a heath conscious vegetarian diet is superior to a health conscious one that includes meat. During my research I also learned about how vegan diets demand less of the environment. After about 6 months of eating an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet, I switched to a vegan diet. I have no problem with people who are interested in veganism only for health reasons. What bothers me is that there are some people who eat a vegan diet exclusively for health reasons and are contemptuous towards ethical vegans. They seem to think that if someone wishes to withdraw support from an industry that abuses animals and the environment then that person has no ability to objectively compare the health aspects of a vegan diet with a diet that includes animal products. To me this would be similar to assuming that if someone enjoys going for bike rides purely for pleasure, the cyclist can't objectively compare the health benefits of cardiovascular exercise with living a sedentary lifestyle. It is unfortunate that people who follow a vegan diet for health reasons only assume that those who have several reasons for following the diet (of which health is one) are incapable of thinking critically about how a diet affects health.

[@engleshen]

Clyde Rembrandt That's what keeps me vegan the most: the ethical and environmental reasons and I'm blessed with also the health benefits and mental clarity.

[@empiricwisdom7902]

I did it for health and ethical reasons.

[@thewronggamer1054]

Hero!

[@Flirri]

Very nice mini tribute to Dr. Kempner after the clinic had to close.

[@superbreastman]

Thank you so much Dr. McDougall... you are truly inspiring and I profoundly admire your truth and professional honesty.

[@adamwilson301]

Thanks for all the great videos. Fairly new to the diet and lifestyle. You're videos are helpful and very motivational. Hope I can make an impact someday as well.

[@pakau]

whats the name of the psychologist he was talking about at then end ?

[@marcostott]

I love you Dr.Mcdougall. It would be good though that these doctors would expand their knowledge on things like raw food diets and fasting to heal real serious disease. I know that those things could be considered as somewhat extreme for them but the power they hold is amazing. I know someone who has a fasting center and that people responded very well to parkinsons by fasting, he has never fasted anyone with alzeimers. But he personally believes that given the right conditions, there are almost no conditions that the body cannot heal.

[@mathieug6136]

Fasting put you in ketosis, something McD qualifies as a sick state.

[@jollojakar8995]

McDougall seems to jumble and often slurs his words. He spoke perfectly normal in his older lectures. Anyone know what's going on?

[@squirrelyshirley7629]

Maybe he was tired or not feeling good. He isn't superman. :)

[@porkyo123]

Yeah, to much starch!!!

[@stevemulwitz8658]

+Jollo Jakar HE IS OLDER NOW

[@NLR759]

He's probably been talking to people all day at this conference. Repeating the same simple information that people just can't seem to get into their heads. Who wouldn't be exhausted!

[@inogenmackenzie5397]

Of course we need vegetables, it's grains that are no good! I can only talk about my own experience - on grains I get fat, on coconut oil, nuts, lentils and lots of vegetables, I do not.

[@MrAntigreed]

Ha, I'm the first one! It's good to see the "Starchman" still alive and kickin'!

[@terrif3485]

Hasn't wheat grain been (except for Einkhorn) modified drastically from all it's ancestor wheat grains to the point, they no longer are even recognizable? When altering genetics, you will change the beneficial properties as well as the rest of the structure, wouldn't you? Or at least that would seem logical to be the case.

[@MrStevemojo]

Fantastic lecture :)

[@mechanicalbees7698]

This is your whole base of the video for us to eat starch. Maybe you're not familiar with the gmo going on but at least you could say that.

[@lightwork11]

I'm a vegan and eat a lot of produce and grains. I've had to drop foods with gluten because I recognized (finally) that they were a problem for me. It's possible that this could be a result of how wheat is grown now or what type is grown. I don't have celiac disease, but I get digestive problems and aching bones and muscles when I consume these foods. I'm not imagining this. I eat many other grains with which I have no problem.

[@bobbyc3076]

Great example of Asians being lean and strong and do live longer than any race because they eat on a starch based diet. However, that is changing by eating too much meat, fish and dairy. Dr. John Mcdougall is a hero! I'm Korean American by the way and have been observing 2nd, 3rd gens being fat and ill.

[@petejohnstone4308]

Asians have always eaten meat and fish.

[@veg]

It starts at 2:26

[@barbraprosper9065]

you've got it!! watch though, your facial expresssions will transform you😂

[@Permaculturemama]

doesn't it have to do with the fat ratios (Omega3:6), as well? Grains tend to have a lot of 6...

[@werebud7446]

What are the healthiest starches? I'm pretty sure sweet potatoes fall under this category but is there any actual data on that?

[@jemangedessaucisses206]

Which hole is the most wrong hole? Any data? 😂😂😂

[@werebud7446]

lol

[@3336met]

Researcher found important is how much Fiber in food. Fiber meets with bacteria in intestine generates Molecular Hydrogen. www.molecularhydrogenfoundation.org/videos/

[@xxnotmuchxx]

I heard you can live of by only eating sweet potato and broccoli. I would say any starchy plant is healthy. I don't eat potatoes because they are heavy spray from I heard so I am going to try to get organic potatoes. I still eat sweet potato once in a while.

[@3336met]

William Gabbert It was organic bread and beer, full of vitamins, enzymes, minerals. One girl used to live in the country side, she is in poor family, she has been eating brown rice and home made pickles every day. One day she moved to the City (Tokyo) she always wants to eat White rice and processed food. 6 months later, she started fainting, doctor found she was lack of minerals and vitamins. So you can not compare food in centuries ago and now.

[@deosaltare2913]

John.. Dose it matter about olive oil since all oil is 120 calories per tablespoon.. all.. canola, olive, peanut, vegetable oil. There all 120 cal per tablespoon so, isnt it just healthy to use a bit of oil to cook with since all oil. is high in calories?? To be healthy..

[@KrandOmegaBoss]

But it says on McDougall's website: "Fruits - because they are high in simple sugars - should generally be limited to 3 servings a day as they’re tasty and easy to over-consume. The sugar in fruit is fructose which, for some, causes triglycerides and cholesterol to rise. People with these concerns should limit fruits even more." Is fruit good or not?

[@lvsoad22]

Fruit is healthy but if you have a very sick liver limiting fruits to 2-3 servings a day might be a good idea. Some fruits like apples have a high ratio of fructose while bananas are on the lower end.

[@jonhohensee3258]

I was a little put off by the way he responded to the question about Lyme disease and the question about stevia. It was almost as if he was afraid to answer. Why would that be?

[@barbarajansen4912]

Please explain why those who claim that when they eat wheat like pasta and bread they feel bloated.

[@kilppa]

I have that effect when I eat some bread or some pasta. Maybe there is something in that particular bread or that particular pasta that makes it or the combination of the foods you take with it.

[@Pitcher902]

choline is present in most foods .. many cereals/ breads/veggies comparative with meat..depending upon portion size of meat serving....why do you only put emphasis that this is in meat and is unhealthy? Can you please clarify for me Dr McDougal?