The 21 Weight Loss Tips You HAVEN'T Tried... yet! 😮

[@connietaylor5382]

Thanks so much for these Tips. I LOVE your channel. Just ordered the scale too. I've been looking for something like this for a while and thanks so much for the code! 😁

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awww YAY, you're so welcome and thank you for the kind words! 🤗🤗 And woohooo! I think you're gonna love this scale. My husband and I were just saying we can never go back to a "traditional" scale. 😂 I'm so glad you got one!

[@SuperleclercY]

I'm a huge fan of Greger and I use his tips since 2019 and I've kept my ideal weight for years now! Good work making this a quick video 😏

[@LetsEatPlants]

That’s amazing!! Isn’t he just the best. He makes learning about health so much more enjoyable. 😊 Glad you enjoyed the vid! 😃

[@SuperleclercY]

Make sure to pick up his audio book... Then you hear HIM talk about health and dirty stuff 😁

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@SuperleclercY Yes, that was my favorite part of listening to this audiobook! Love hearing it in his voice. 😊

[@rayrwyr]

I think the top 4 tips are: 1) Drink a glass of water mixed with a 1-2 tsp of ACV 20 mins before a meal 2) No food after 7pm 3) Morning exercise before breakfast 4) Good sleep.

[@LetsEatPlants]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 Have you implemented these yourself or is this a goal? 😃

[@rayrwyr]

@@LetsEatPlants -- Yes although the exercise (which is super important) needs to be consistent. I already do most of the 21 tips. I don't care about weight loss. I do it as as healthy habits.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@rayrwyr Health habits are a great reason too! That’s great you’ve implemented most of them already!

[@mjs28s]

Love it all, less black cumin seeds. Those things really messed with my intestines / digestion. While using it it felt like there were critters moving around my insides. It might be that cooked in food it is ok, but I was using it ground, raw, and put then I put it into capsules. So a little heads up for anyone that uses it - if you get issues with feeling like eels are constantly running around your insides, stop taking it. When your issues go away, try toasting the seeds first and then grinding and using it. I just walked away. I already do so much healthy things I just decided that the BCS likely won't move the needle. Love the channel and your vids!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh wow! Great to know and thanks for sharing this important message with us! Glad you enjoyed the vid otherwise. 😀😀

[@savorymaven]

Dr Greger

[@LetsEatPlants]

Nice! 😃😃 Can’t wait to try it.

[@metamud8686]

Re: Tweak #21 .. inversions are very common in yoga, e.g. headstand, but there are defnitely easier 'progressions', so you might want to check those out without the 'scare' you mention at the end. 🙂 Great overview all in all! Thanks for sharing!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Very true! 😄😄 I wonder if those have the same affect on the fat burning hormone. 🤔🤔

[@LiveLeanHealth]

Lovely video Maddie. Thanks for sharing Dr G's book. I still haven't read this one ❤oh and black cumin: i buy the Nigella seeds and use on salads as well as spriknking on fruit. Doesn't taste like anything to me so works with savoury and sweet ❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thank you, Chantal! 💕 It was such an awesome book to listen to (especially having Dr. Greger read the audio version)! Really eye-opening for me and just such interesting info. 🤗 And yay! I’m excited to try the black cumin and kinda love that it doesn’t taste like much because I couldn’t imagine adding regular cumin to everything. 😆😆

[@LiveLeanHealth]

@@LetsEatPlants haha true. Though I haven't tried the powder but should not be much different to the seeds. I have it, I should try and report back;)

[@taniaallan5702]

The one thing I refuse to do is weigh myself twice a day. Maybe once a week, But that’s as far as I’d go. As a recovered bulimic that would be an unhealthy obsession for me. I also wouldn’t have the eating window or fast. So I guess I just make a few tweaks here and there Bjt don’t obsess 😂❤ I am up at 5am everyday and have coffee first thing and then eat by 6 latest. So the window would be too hard. The addition of things I’m down for, the restriction just gives me stress vibes!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Omg totally! That is a great point and thank you for bringing that to light. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I think any tweaks you want to add for health benefits are good, but of course if you’re not in a space of wanting to lose weight that is perfectly ok too! 🤗💕

[@Livv_it_is]

Oh this book is on m list for a while already. Think it is time now! And btw: I looove black cumin! It is kind of "peppery", herb and nutty. I really like it!

[@LetsEatPlants]

I think you’ll love the book! It was really eye-opening for me. 😃 And yay! Can’t wait to try the black cumin. Sounds delish.

[@evag5041]

Awesome video and timely for me. I was just looking at the black cumin I put in a jar some time ago! I will start using it again. I won’t be doing the trendelenburg either and I know I’d have a hard time with 1/2 tsp of cumin at lunch and dinner. I do use it and enjoy it but that would be hard for me. I think I can incorporate a good amount of the tweaks. Will you be doing some follow up videos with the tweaks you’re going to try?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yay! I think adding any of the tweaks will help… I agree I probably won’t be doing all either. 😆😆 Yes, I’d like to make a follow up vid after I’ve been following these tweaks for a little while! Hope to see some good results. 😊

[@doggiefamily908]

I've had back cumin. As a topping for bread. It's absolutely delicious.

[@LetsEatPlants]

That’s a great idea! 😃😃

[@sandyrose4829]

I have bought all 4 of his books....(2 research books and 2 cookbooks.... The TWEAKS are definitely worth using.... there's a new one out but not sure if I want to buy that one ...I am not a vegan but a flexitarian as I do use dairy and fish/seafood but minimally...beans are my main protein source) ... I think that people need to realize that it doesn't have to be all or nothing in order to use your diet to improve your health.... I do get in the DOZEN everyday... The spices you have brought up are often combined in curries.... I am a big fan of your videos and have learned a LOT from you that I have adopted...especially the MEAL PREP!!....

[@LetsEatPlants]

That's awesome! Yes I've heard mixed reviews on the new one... mainly that it's better to get it as an audiobook or Kindle as the font in the print version is very small. 😅😅 I'll probably borrow the audio version from the library once it's available. I totally agree about it not needing to be all or nothing, and that's one of the things I love about Dr. Greger... I think he makes that pretty easy for us. 😁 I'm so glad to hear you've learned a lot from the vids, and especially about meal prep. I'm happy you're here!

[@donnabaker1707]

Oh I've incorporated black cumin for a while now. I cant really taste it lol. Usually sprinkle on my bowls, salads or steamed veggies.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Hahaha seems like most people can’t even taste it! So funny! Can’t wait to try it. 🤗

[@majo3423]

Hi Maddie, have you done a progress video on this. And what things do you think helped the most???

[@LetsEatPlants]

I haven't yet! I wanted to give it a full 30 days but haven't started yet. 😀😀

[@mja.2708]

Black cumin tastes like cumin but stronger than the traditional one

[@LetsEatPlants]

Intriguing! I just got my bag, I’m excited to try it. 😊

[@afxtal]

You are the queen of B-roll! I love the way you edit these videos.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Hahaha thank you!! I had fun making this one! 😅😅

[@anognapalagati5007]

We use the black cumin in most of indian cooking...

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh awesome! I love Indian flavors. 😃

[@beeheart6529]

Barley has the texture of pasta and I love it in salads and marinara.

[@LetsEatPlants]

I’ve only tried pearled barley, but never in a salad. 😀😀 Thanks for the tip!

[@mauramarcus152]

BMI is not a good measure for short people.

[@LetsEatPlants]

You definitely don’t have to use BMI! There are loads of other measurements included that might be more helpful. 😊

[@albertorkenbjorken]

i am literally jamming general tso's into my mouth as i am watching this hahaha whoooops

[@LetsEatPlants]

Hahaha no whoops needed. 😆😆 Dr. Greger suggests these tips (and his daily dozen) as suggestions towards better health. Just something to work towards! I myself am definitely a “work in progress”. 😝

[@albertorkenbjorken]

@@LetsEatPlants haha well ok but i always purposely eat food when i watch your videos because you make me hungry haha

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@albertorkenbjorken 🤣🤣🤣 This one should’ve come with a trigger warning … “no food content here!” 😜

[@albertorkenbjorken]

@@LetsEatPlants haha yes!

[@khadeejatrenchard]

Great video 🎉

[@LetsEatPlants]

So glad you enjoyed! 🤗

[@hannahrl]

Hey, how fun to see a video of the 21 tweaks! Just popping in here to explain that the 12-hr feeding window is meant as the maximun time window, not that you need to be eating at the start and end of it. If you aim to be done eating by 7ish most days, you don't need to eat breakfast at 7. I regularly eat in about a 10-hr window, often getting breakfast maybe around 9ish after exercise and stuff, but if I need to grab breakfast much earlier, I just try to make sure that dinner hour does NOT drag past that 12-hr mark, if that makes sense. I think the main thing is, we don't want our fasted window shorter than 12 hrs...

[@LetsEatPlants]

Ahh great point! 😃😃 Thanks for popping in to add that. 😊

[@terrygrenald8414]

Great video Maddie. Thanks. I use black cumin but I grind it so I really don’t taste it

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome! And so intriguing about the black cumin… seems like most people don’t find it had much taste! 😃😃

[@peghendel1088]

great video! I read the book several years ago and had forgotten much of what you covered. I must revisit for a refresher. FYI- I found a DYI broth powder mix that incorporates NOOSH, onion and garlic powder, ginger, turmeric and black pepper. As Black Cumin has a peppery flavor I'm going to sub that in. I love to make a cup of broth for a snack or when hungry- will get my healthy spices AND my water at once. I tweaked the vegan "chicken" broth powder recipe I found on "My Quiet Kitchen". I usually double the batch and use it often when making soups or even water sautéing to get some extra flavor. I limit the salt, don't add the optional sugar and up the turmeric, onion and garlic powders. I love your approach to plant-based eating, so approachable, practical and fun - not condescending or judgmental. Thank you!! ordering the scales today.

[@LetsEatPlants]

So glad you enjoyed and omg that broth powder sounds perfect. What a great idea to make a cup for a snack!! Love My Quiet Kitchen… I’ll look up the recipe there. Thanks for the inspiration! And I’m so glad to hear you enjoy the vids. 🥹🥹 That is 100% my goal and it warms my heart to hear that. 🤗 I think you’ll love the scale too! 😃

[@loria.02139]

I ground the black cumin and found it was really bitter. I will try just sprinkling it on top of food. I keep forgetting to use it.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Good to know! I’ll try sprinkling then too. 🤗🤗

[@terrygrenald8414]

Thanks for the tip Maddie, as usual always very informative. I have the How Not To Die and I’m in the middle of it. My biggest struggle is friends and family

[@LetsEatPlants]

Glad to hear that, Terry! That’s a great book as well and I’m sure you’ll be getting a ton of valuable info in there. Thanks for sharing your struggle too! I’ll see if I can incorporate that into a video. 🤗🤗 Hope you’re doing well! 💕

[@JULIEJBF42]

Got the scale, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Woohoo!! Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do! 🤗🤗🤗

[@JULIEJBF42]

@@LetsEatPlants I'm sure I will!!! Love your channel!

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@JULIEJBF42 🥰🥰🥰

[@mimishimaineko1173]

How did I miss this video?! Though I've already reached my weight goal (btw, I only weigh in once a week), in hindsight so much of what you explain makes sense. These tips will definitely help with weight (and overall health) maintenance. Thank you!🧡

[@LetsEatPlants]

You're welcome, and I'm so glad it will help with that! 😃 Totally agree, the tips are useful even for maintenance. 🤗🤗

[@karenprice3886]

I liked this video - you motivated me to pull this book off my bookshelf. I love the audio idea. I wish Dr. Greger could make a supplement with all of that good stuff in it.

[@LetsEatPlants]

I think you’ll enjoy it! So many “ah-ha” moments and I just love all the research he’s put into it. 🤗 Haha he should totally make a supplement for us! I’m gonna work on incorporating the spices into some recipes and of course will share them when I do.

[@parkerhahaha]

Weight loss =/= health I think thats a dangerous sentiment to put out

[@LetsEatPlants]

That’s an excellent point! They are absolutely not always equal. However the book is called “How Not to Diet” and focuses primarily on weight loss, which as Dr. Greger points out at the beginning, can be an important part of being healthy, if we are not currently at a healthy weight. But if you’re looking for more general health tips (not about weight loss) you should definitely check out “How Not to Die”, his first book. Which is solely focused on health. 😊

[@janellemartinez538]

Great video. I am going to use some of these tweaks.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thanks Janelle! 🤗🤗 So glad it was helpful, can’t wait to hear how adding in some of the tweaks goes for you.

[@kakylong2]

I juat recently found your channel. Never heard of Dr. Gregor. A few of these tips seem pretty easy. 😊

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh yay! Welcome! He is awesome because his tips are pretty manageable and I just feel he has such a “take it or leave it” kind of attitude. 😅 Check out his app called the Daily Dozen. It has all the 21 Tweaks there as well as a suggested list of 12 foods to eat every day (the daily dozen). He’s a great source of health knowledge overall!

[@kakylong2]

@@LetsEatPlants Thank you. I'll check it out. 😊

[@mostafamahmoud5191]

Hello doctor Is it appropriate to do more than one sport per day for a 4-year-old kid ? Karate, swimming and football every exercise is for one hour

[@LetsEatPlants]

Hi there! I’m not a doctor. 😊 Please check with your family doctor for this info.

[@mostafamahmoud5191]

@@LetsEatPlants thank you

[@donnabaker1707]

Thanks for breaking it down Maddie. I own the book and know most of these but I need to incorporate more. My biggest challenge is eating after 7 because I like my healthy snacks too!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh yes, I think that’s a big one for me… that will hopefully make a difference. 😆 After reading this book I noticed I was eating quite late in general, even sometimes having dinner at 8pm or later. And then hearing the section about circadian rhythms I was like.. 😱😱😱. So definitely something to be aware of! 😁

[@donnabaker1707]

@@LetsEatPlants mine is that I always want something sweet or I'm actually still hungry hours after dinner. I eat dinner well before 7 dinner though, I just can't eat a full meal late.

[@vegan.enlightenment]

I love black cumin. It goes so well on top of the avocado toast with some sour kraut. Delicious 😋

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yummers! That sounds like a great combo. 😃😃

[@vegan.enlightenment]

@@LetsEatPlants it is 😊

[@lp7931]

I'm listening to this right now!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh awesome! Isn’t it so fun to hear it in Dr. Greger’s voice!? I loved listening to it! 😃😃

[@LizzieVioletsLair]

You convinced me to buy the book. Also, my friend and I did an exchange and I now have her 8 quart Instant Pot. I've been doing mega food prep since. I can do so much more than with my 6 quart. Because of your videos, I'm food prepping weekly. It's making a difference! ❤

[@LetsEatPlants]

Wohoo! Amazing to both! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I think you’ll love the book. I know I’ll be listening to it a 2nd (and maybe 3rd!) time just to absorb alllll the info. 😂 That’s awesome about the IP too! Maybe I should upgrade… 😳🤔🤭

[@LizzieVioletsLair]

@@LetsEatPlants The bigger one is making a big difference. There is more than enough for a few meals, my husband's lunch AND I can freeze a portion. Having stuff ready to go is stopping us from getting take-out or eating unhealthy foods.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@LizzieVioletsLair That’s awesome!!! I love hearing that! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I really like Dr Greger. I especially like his Daily Dozen (free) app. I have probably got most of his books. I would prefer to see these tweaks as things to aspire to, rather than which must be done. Everyone has to make their own little compromises. I'd be happy to try the mild Trendelenburg inversions! And incorporating ginger and black cumin and so on will be fun to try. Fortunately, I've been a big fan of water and green tea for over 30 years. I think eating and living a healthy diet and lifestyle is something that we will always be tweaking as more research comes to light. Still, it's a good thing to stay flexible. All-or-nothing thinking has never served me well! Nice to see this video, Maddie! Warm greetings from the UK.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Isn’t he great!? 😄 Actually, the 21 Tweaks are inside the Daily Dozen app too! Check the bottom bar to switch into the 21 Tweaks. 😁 I agree that these are things to aspire to and we shouldn’t feel pressured to take them on all at once! I will start incorporating them slowly… same as how I am with the daily dozen actually. 😅 Glad some of the tips resonated with you too.

[@AmandaJYoungs]

@@LetsEatPlants Definitely! Thank you, Maddie. Your videos are always interesting and informative, not to mention educational - which is always worth watching for me.🙂

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@AmandaJYoungs Aww you’re welcome! Thank you for being here. 🤗💕

[@lindapetersen2875]

Black cumin goes well on any savory dish.. I add it to the top of stir fry’s

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awesome! I can’t wait to try it! 😃😃

[@JEEROFUKU]

You do not have any extra pounds, love! You’re looking simply stunning❤️‍🔥😋With vegan greetings 🍀ATB

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@JEEROFUKU Awww thank you. 🥰🥰 I always seem to gain a few pounds during the winter, but I do appreciate the kind words! 😊

[@BettyHorn]

I'm waiting for a complete gastric bypass revision. I have bile pooling in my esophagus. I don't think I will be doing any inversions. And I don't do green tea. But I will drink hibiscus tea. I already have it onhand. Thanks so much for bringing my attention to this! I will be implementing most of them.

[@LetsEatPlants]

You’re welcome and yes, please don’t do any inversions Betty! 😅😅 Do you have a date set for your bypass revision?

[@BettyHorn]

@@LetsEatPlants not yet. I have to jump through all the hoops for Medicare But I hope it will be soon because I'm tired of aspirating. It burns my lungs.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@BettyHorn 😣😣 Will hold good thoughts for you! 🤗

[@BettyHorn]

@@LetsEatPlants thanks

[@lsnider59]

just read his book on How Not to Die- I need to get the cholesterol down following a stroke. Working on going plant based. I need to figure out where to sneak in the 1/4 of turmeric the book suggested

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh awesome! That’s a great one too. I was thinking about making a video with meals incorporating his daily dozen.. would that be helpful? 😃

[@cltinturkey]

Be sure to grind some black pepper in with your turmeric. It will make both more bioavailable to your innards!

[@lsnider59]

@@LetsEatPlants yes! This is all new to me since my stroke 3 months ago

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@lsnider59 I’ll add it to the list! 🤗

[@bearclaire]

Make a golden latte, add it to a curry, Make yellow rice, add it to porridge, lentil soup, Dahl, Chickpea flour tortillas, scrambled tofu, bliss balls etc etc

[@NoPrivateProperty]

your body loses mass each time you exhale. weight management is a balance of carbon, as is all life on earth. calorie restriction seems to extend lifespan which is powerful motivation. taking walks after meals really helps

[@LetsEatPlants]

Well said. 😊 Dr. Greger said some things about exercising after meals that surprised me. Have you read this one?

[@NoPrivateProperty]

@@LetsEatPlants I haven't read any of his books, but I listen to many of his videos. I've been studying this topic for 40 years, since youth wrestling.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@NoPrivateProperty Yes I figure you have a lot of knowledge in this area! 😁 But just curious if you had because what he says about exercising after eating in particular was pretty interesting! So just was wondering. 😊

[@poppyr4639]

@@LetsEatPlants didn't he basically say exercising before or after a meal doesn't make much difference for weight loss, at least for women?

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@poppyr4639 He actually said it did make a difference! He said fasted (not having eaten) had best results. Only those who want to control blood sugar specifically should exercise right after to see a difference in that.

[@cockysonuvaB]

I'd eat vegetables not fruits. Do you realize how much sugar am apple has? I'd also avoid any sugar with/after dinner (especially for women after 40.)

[@LetsEatPlants]

Well.. this isn’t really about suggestions .. it’s based on scientific studies. But if you prefer to eat vegetables that’s fine! 😊