Natural Wegovy & Ozempic Alternative That Works - No Side Effects

[@marimedgal]

I’m a nurse and I often hear patients complaining about how expensive Wegovy and Ozempic are. In addition to being expensive sometimes they’re hard to obtain and there are potential bad side effects as well. Using healthy foods as your medicine seems like a much better alternative. 🍏🥒💚

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for sharing your opinion on this

[@patriciawhite1206]

It's a sham..you lose lean muscle and will gain it back..this is the opiate to make them rich us sick

[@patriciawhite1206]

Wait for the kids they force to take it

[@shoneyb1]

I'm for healthy but the preparation process is work. A drink that's 1 to 2 hrs b4 you drink it..then make 2 smoothie bowl everyday. This sounds just like the green smoothie diet. One shot a week against this process sounds easier. Can lt be pre prep..?

[@elviraschmira214]

@@shoneyb1 I can’t imagine doing that every day.

[@tammymoore8804]

I stumbled upon this video doing research for ozempic and I changed my morning smoothie by adding 2 TBSP of chia seeds instead of one and followed your lead and I'm already down 4 pounds and I'm not hungry until the afternoon. Thank you so much Dr. Joe!

[@drjoetvMD]

Awesome to hear, Tammy. Keep it up

[@franceliacano6999]

If I have a gastric sleeve in 2012 can I use that much chia seeds. I was told not to have no more than 1 table spoon a week?

[@drjoetvMD]

@@franceliacano6999 Please follow your doctor's original advice. Your stomach volume is significantly compromised by that surgery, so please listen to the original instructions from your Bariatric Surgeon

[@shantechavis2489]

Thanku

[@drjoetvMD]

@@shantechavis2489 You're welcome

[@celiapacheco3288]

2 weeks ago, I began drinking a smoothie made with half a green aple, half a cucumber, 1 tbs chia seeds, 8oz of water, and 1/2tsp of Ceylon cinnamon. Folks, I have lost 3 pounds so far! My goal is to lose 10 more. I do some walking at home workout and some intermittent fasting.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thanks for sharing your results, Celia

[@celiapacheco3288]

@@drjoetvMD Sure!!

[@Gypsygirl9]

I would have to add lem9n and ginger with a dash of cayenne.😊

[@deborahh2978]

That’s amazing..How often did you drink this ? Is it just one & what part of the day? Also how long did it take to lose 3lbs ?

[@drjoetvMD]

@@deborahh2978 Nothing wrong with having it daily until you hit your weight target. I can't say when you'll lose 3 lbs. That should take long though

[@timagination1295]

Ingredients 1. 3 tbs of chia seeds in a cup full oatmilk soak for 2hrs at least 2. 1 cucumber 3. 2-4 celery sticks 4. 1 green apple Blend with little water and serve thick.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@debjax9241]

Thought he said 2 apples

[@tracymiller6832]

He did

[@irenecohen8708]

I have heard that the bioavailability of chia seeds is greatly enhanced by grinding them first. This meal is not low calorie to me - it has about 500 calories in it, but it does have 12 gm protein, 19 gm fat and 20 gm of fiber. I cannot eat a 500 calorie cold meal in the morning or at any other time. Plus I need oat bran for cholesterol control too. I might switch from flax seed to chia seeds in my morning oats or add it to my regular smoothie instead though and see if it helps with weight loss. My largest meal is usually lunch these days but none of my meals reach 500 calories. With IBS and microscopic colitis I can’t eat that much at one sitting.

[@drjoetvMD]

@@irenecohen8708 Don't forget you can split it in two if it is too much for you to accommodate in one go. Save the 2nd portion for later. You win again

[@danielleshockley6722]

I made your chia smoothie and switched the oat milk for plain kefir. So refreshing and you get protein and probiotics. Great smoothie recipe to build on. Thank you for bringing back the chia seeds. I haven’t used them in quite some time.

[@drjoetvMD]

Wonderful! Danielle

[@debfox]

I’m taking berberine with cinnamon and it’s been SO helpful!

[@drjoetvMD]

Good to hear

[@bzzazab]

Wonderful! Do you take both as a supplement? What dosage Berberine?

[@movienight9911]

Has it reduced your appetite?

[@herrmajesty]

Hi have you lost any weight? Details please and 🎉 cheers to you

[@FaithinChristJesus777]

Berberine is great for appetite suppression but you have to he careful because it will drop your sugar. I almost fainted from low blood sugar when i took it. Thank God my friend was near by and quickly gave me a soda!

[@keynadelphonse1665]

Awesome idea with the chia seeds and milk, I do it in the morning with water to help me go off but I will now also use it with my almond milk to help me stay away from wanting sweet's after I eat dinner.

[@drjoetvMD]

Great idea!

[@tiffanyjones3583]

I drink it the same way with a little lime or lemon juice. Cant wait to try with almond milk.

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

I use this as My salad "dressings" and creamy sauce substitute! I do so appreciate You Beautiful king!

[@drjoetvMD]

You are so welcome

[@victoriac1156]

Thank you Dr Joe, I was flippantly advised to take Ozempic by my consultant, which I was not convinced about. I love seeing you showing a better and more healthy option. Just discovered your channel and have immediately subscribed.

[@drjoetvMD]

It's the latest shiny object in medicine, Victoria. I can understand it being prescribed for people with diabetes if they are struggling with their blood sugars, but for weight loss? I just think it's an overkill for weight management. Even for diabetes, it's my plan this summer to show people that if you can take your lifestyle modification seriously, you may just be able to come off your diabetic medications. I'm going to do a series of videos over 2 months, showing people how to manage their diabetes with lifestyle changes

[@victoriac1156]

@@drjoetvMD you are so right. I look forward to watching future videos, and learning alternative ways to keep good health. Thank you very much for all your great advice.

[@bethroundell8424]

I tried ozempic for 2 weeks. It made me sick to my stomach, beside disturbing my intestinal track. I stopped.

[@victoriac1156]

@@bethroundell8424 gosh it sounds awful. I hope you feel much better now. Thank you for sharing your experience. It makes me think I did the right thing not trying it.

[@myrtledelph4520]

@@drjoetvMD what can I eat at night pls. I work till 10 pm

[@keyla3793]

I often use chia and flax seeds in my Greek yogurt, soups, smoothies, salads e.t.c. for their health benefit. Im doing a juice fast now (>90% vegetables, cold press juicer). I use alot of ginger in all my juices (I love ginger) which has satiety effects. Because of this video I'll add a tbsp or so of chia seeds to 1 juice serving to add another layer of benefits. Thanks for reminding us about the natural options

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@CharleneTruncer]

Ch

[@tracymiller6832]

Hi Dr. Joe.. You just started my Mothers Day off in such a happy and promising way!! Really appreciate this!! I am going to start today and commit to for next 7 days. ❤

[@drjoetvMD]

Awesome and Happy Mothers Day to you

[@tracymiller6832]

Thankyou Doc!!

[@daphnicooper3832]

I eat a small smoothie bowl for lunch or breakfast daily. I make the smoothie every Sunday for the week. It includes 2 tsp chia seeds and 1 tsp flax seeds and it makes my smoothie thick for the bowl. The bowl is layered with fresh fruit and topped with a grain free granola or unsalted pecans or walnuts.. No plant based milk. My coworkers loved it and now eat it too.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for sharing

[@brittanyhs3347]

What do you use to soak the seeds in place of the plant based milk?

[@yolandam611]

Thanks doc. I am prediabetic and need to lose at least 50 lbs. I will trying both of those recipes this week.

[@drjoetvMD]

Good to hear, Yolanda

[@andreterrett2433]

Would love to hear about your weight loss journey.

[@MsJinny123]

For 5 days now, I am doing a smoothie of 1 green apple, 1 kiwi, 1 celery stalk and 2 small cucumbers. And I weigh myself everyday and I am losing weight like 1 pound or 2 pounds in 3 days. I am sticking to it. And now thanks for the chia seed and oat milk, I will try that one two. I also do intermittent fasting and eat 1 meal a day now that I am taking the smoothie. IT WORKS!

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@rubyread3412]

Oatmilk has 130 calories per 8oz. Almond milk unsweetened has 30 calories per 8 oz. Much better low calorie milk choice.

[@drjoetvMD]

You may use Almond milk and that's okay too

[@LR-je7nn]

In the United States wheat and other grains are sprayed with Roundup and other persistent pesticides so farmers can bring them to market ten days early.

[@drjoetvMD]

What a price to pay

[@LR-je7nn]

We have to spray them to compete. That's what the 50 year old farmer in the bed next to me told me. Barnes Hospital had just removed his stomach that was cancerous.

[@LR-je7nn]

"They are coming for you. I'm just in the way". You know who said that.

[@LR-je7nn]

The animal vaccines are All Mandatory and They are pushing for world wide power which overrides a country's Constitution.

[@LR-je7nn]

My nextdoor neighbor is a Respiratory Therapist. She is getting over another round of COVID. She came up to the church yesterday to try and jump my car battery. ($200 for a battery. Replacing an electric car battery can cost $15,000) Anyway, the mandatory vaccines she was required to take ain't working. You remember when the Fake News said the unvaccinated were criminals who were endangering everybody and needed to be quarantined. Now I have some sinus drainage.... and I tripled my vitamin D3 this morning.

[@LR-je7nn]

They use distractions like Easter Weekend and some local municipal George Soros funded DA to arrest a President of the United States to hide the Fake Foods Executive Order and the Restrict Act, which gives the government the power to take your bank account and more if they feel they need it.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@NatureBoy614]

Leave it to Dr Joe to find a replacement for the dreadful Ozempic, 🙏, I have the chia seeds now I know to grab some oat milk to go with the smoothie 😊great video Dr Joe 🫡

[@drjoetvMD]

Wonderful

[@jennalud4748]

Ozempic is for diabetics. Does this method replace that or is it just weight loss?

[@dinydgeraldine3254]

Another yummy looking smoothie yet nutrient dense one~ bravo Dr Joe ❤

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you, Diny

[@Saved0316]

I'm trying this tonight. I use to use chia seeds all the time but I would blend them in with my protein shakes. I never waited for them to plumb up like that. I had great bowel movements! That looks more tasty in a bowl and I would eat slower instead of guzzling it down the tube

[@drjoetvMD]

Nice idea

[@melissabarbee4255]

Hi Dr. Joe. We need more Doctors like you out there ❤. Anyhow, I had VSG and now at 9 months post op have been stalled for the last 3 months. I have lost almost 100 lbs but being that I started at 397 I am not satisfied and know I need to loose more to reach a healthier weight. Anyway, I was told I should consider Wegovy but I want to get off all meds not add more unless it is natural medicine and/or vitamins…SO…that said, I wonder if this method of yours should still be ok for me being that 80% of my stomach is gone and I don’t want to overstretch my sleeve either. What do you suggest? Or should I be ok. Your method sounds so nutritious and healing and so I really want to partake and hope it would get me over my stall instead of resorting to that shot.

[@drjoetvMD]

With a small stomach capacity after a gastric sleeve procedure you certainly won't be able to accommodate all of that smoothie in one go. My suggestion is to spread the consumption over an entire morning and afternoon consuming small amounts at a time taking into consideration how full you feel each time

[@melissabarbee4255]

@@drjoetvMD thank you! That was my thinking to eat bariatric sized version and so this am I had lemon water first with my vitamins required after surgery then maybe an hour later I had some chia and oat milk I had prepared last night after watching your videos. My mixture was just 2/3 cup unsweetened oat milk with about 2 tbsp of chia seeds left in a mason jar over night. I actually really enjoyed the taste and texture but adding 1/2 a scoop of a vanilla collagen/multivitamin powder made it really really good. I felt no need to eat much else except 2 ounces of scrambled egg. I will be repeating use of that chia concoction on a regular. So easy and tasty! It is afternoon now and I don’t feel famished like I have been over the last 3 months. I don’t feel like I need to snack which I think was my NPs reasoning in suggesting Wegovy for me…I had been very frustrated over this unsatisfied feeling I had been having the at least for 2 months now. I genuinely think this will help along with other tips I’m picking up from your content. Appreciate you 😊🙌🏾

[@candicejames3800]

@@drjoetvMDmakes sense. Thank you for giving advice to VSG patients

[@Novembersongbird]

​@@melissabarbee4255 😊

[@vegassurvivor2745]

@melissabarbee4255 just wanted to say that I was in same situation after sleeve, stalled at 9 months. I'm 5 yrs post op. I'd like to chat about it if you like. it's alot to post here about after surgery.

[@judyculang3766]

I’m embarrassed to say I took Ozempic to lose 10 pounds on the suggestion of my naturopathic doctor. I track my health with an Oura ring. A few days after my first weeks injection, my resting heart rate increased from 43 to 49 beats per minute and my Heart Rate Variability, a marker of good health, became almost unmeasurable. I continued taking Ozempic for 3 more weeks to see if things improved but nothing changed. I have not lost a pound but I do feel tired all the time. Needless to say, I’m not renewing my scrip for another month at the higher dose. I’m praying my heart rate and HRV revert back to what they were before I so cavalierly took my naturopaths suggestion

[@drjoetvMD]

Your heart rate and variability will be back to normal when you discontinue the medication. Don't you worry about that

[@carolinelaronda4523]

A naturopath recommended these drugs ?? I wouldn’t recommend taking anymore advice from them . That’s horrible , I’m sorry you got your hopes up and it backfired .

[@martefact]

Did you say 'Naturopath' ? WTF???

[@Mamaohhh04]

I am too shocked to hear a naturopath advised this. Shameful and very odd. Find a new one please

[@gossipworld433]

You are a great real doctor who cares about health. 🙏🙏Not for money..

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@VlogginTherapy]

I used to take Ozempic for a year and a half and after my a1c went down, I stopped taking it. I was taking 2mg of it and I didn’t lose any weight in it neither but it did lower my a1c. My main reason that I stopped taking Ozempic was because of the side effects. -Stephanie

[@ticker1963]

Can you share your side affects please?

[@VlogginTherapy]

@@ticker1963 After researching the side effects; nausea, dizziness, gas, burping, thyroid cancer (in animals) possibly humans……I decided to stop taking it. I took it for about a year and a half. I will never take it again. 🙂

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@VlogginTherapy]

@@drjoetvMD You’re welcome ☺️

[@simplycarolyn777]

What side effects did you experience?

[@sundancemorrow978]

Dr. Joe.. you are the coolest❤I made the pudding just now. I have a sweet tooth so I added a little pure stevia and a dash of pure vanilla. Waiting......can’t wait to implement this in before a meal. Thank you 🙏

[@drjoetvMD]

Yes, nothing wrong with adding a little bit of Stevia and vanilla. Enjoy!

[@angelalittle975]

I can’t find the recipe and I want to make it now

[@StelmariaonE7]

I stumbled upon the wonders of Chia seeds because I'm am... or was a rice pudding addict, but I was trying to shift my eating habits to healthier alternatives so I could get back in shape. I started making a rice pudding substitute with Chia Seeds, oat or soy milk, cinnamon and vanilla, and a teaspoon of sugar. It tastes great I don't even miss the pudding lol. Took the recipe straight from first page of google, and have been eating one serving every morning with breakfast. I definitely notice I don't get hungry throughout the day at work and am able to subsist on water or a plain coffee until I get home. This is great because work was my primary pitfall as there's a lot of unhealthy food options in and around it, and I found myself eating something really high calorie for lunch nearly every day. Now, I have my eggs and chia pudding in the am, then come home and eat something healthy that I have prepared at home. Weight loss is slow because I am also taking protein and hitting the weights in the gym, but I've definitely gone down a pant size since I started having only lost 5 lbs :)

[@drjoetvMD]

Awesome. Keep it up, girl. Keep it up

[@gotohellenwaite6371]

Way to go! Since you’re working out instead of weight loss you’re probably building muscle mass.. trust me when you reach 57, that muscle mass will be a blessing. I’ve noticed my muscle mass is deteriorating. Way to go!!!

[@bzzazab]

Thank you for sharing Dr. Joe! I am definitely going to try this, but the portion size is waaay too much for me. I am going to cut serving size in half, thank you so much.

[@drjoetvMD]

Or split it and have the leftover later. You win again

[@aviewer9516]

So glad I found your channel in my feed. Thank you for your good work, subscribed!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@lisagraham3549]

Thank you Dr Joe! This is great info! I can’t wait to get started on the smoothie bowl.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're very welcome, Lisa

[@BR-kk9qu]

I am enjoying all of your recipes. Thank you for providing the world with your knowledge! ~ Belinda

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome, Belinda

[@sharonwright-greene3283]

@@drjoetvMD Hi Dr Joe, thanks for this very helpful video, can you share how much Oat milk you used for the Chia seeds Mixture? Thank youy

[@drjoetvMD]

@@sharonwright-greene3283 The amount you saw in the glass cup. About 7 oz

[@Cantetinza17]

Yes to the English Cucumber, no to the Persian Cucumber. Very cool. I would probably eat the smoothie bowl for dinner cause your dinner is supposed to be your lightest meal.

[@drjoetvMD]

Nice idea

[@annkdrama-queen1254]

I’m not a pill person but eating healthy is important for me. I’m going to try it and have it for breakfast. Going off topic Dr Joe I was watching one of your videos from two years ago about celery juicing for seven days but what wasn’t clear for me is did you have other meals during the course of the day or just the juice for breakfast and dinner? I want to do that challenge for my anxiety… thanks Dr Joe for sharing and helping us.

[@drjoetvMD]

Oh No, it wasn't a celery juice fast. I ate other meals as well (healthy meals of course). But you can do a celery juice fast, if you want. Some people actually take the idea of that video and go on a fast with it

[@annkdrama-queen1254]

@@drjoetvMD oh ok, thank you, I’ll try both…

[@bethroundell8424]

😊8😊

[@patchespatton2247]

I am going to try this. I'm skeptical, but I'm going to try.

[@drjoetvMD]

Certainly worth a try, Patches

[@angelgregzion]

Anyone can implement this with or without Ozempic Mounjaro Wegovy or Victoza. ❤ Great ideas.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

very interesting that 3 tablespoons of chia seeds can be so powerful!

[@drjoetvMD]

Yes

[@ndobolo80star86]

On ozempic for 8 weeks zero weight loss thank u dr

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@jyotisangtani7738]

It's excellent drink full of vitamins plus cucumber reduces blood pressure cleans kidneys and makes glow of skin shine and soft.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@94threelittlebirds]

Great idea on Chia seeds! Thank you!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@nataliel355]

Morning Dr Joe very informative thanks for sharing

[@drjoetvMD]

Good evening, Natalie

[@dorisw1041]

Thanks for sharing. What are your thoughts on vertical sleeve surgery?

[@drjoetvMD]

Doris, questions like this belong to my Question & Answer Bank. Go here five.me/drjoemd to ask your question please

[@cristinareiser5447]

Great video, I see where you're going with it. My issue though, you mention to have this as an appetizer....this is 380 calories using the oat milk (I would use the 30 calorie almond milk). I eat about 400 calories per meal when trying to lose weight. So, this would actually be my meal. Is it a good meal replacement? Would I be hungry in 2 hours? And is that a special blender or just a normal blender? Thanks!! I love chia pudding, but I usually make it with yogurt or in my overnight oats. One more question, does it keep? So I could eat half before breakfast, and half before dinner? Or would it get funky just sitting in the fridge for hours? Thank you!!!

[@drjoetvMD]

You should be able to split it up if it's too much for you. Have the rest later in the day. Store it in a refrigerator and eat within 12 hours. All blenders aren't created equal. I use the Hauswirt blender. Awesome. You shouldn't be hungry in 2 hours. If you do get hungry though have the leftover

[@cristinareiser5447]

@@drjoetvMD Thank you Dr Joe!

[@yolandanichols3898]

He said oat milk is his preference

[@emiliafairley7738]

That smoothie bowl looks like it will be too much for me to eat. It looks like a whole lot ❤

[@drjoetvMD]

Split it up and save some for later

[@immadomenow]

Well, make less! It’s not rocket science sis 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@emiliafairley7738]

@@immadomenow ohh wow 😮 I will surely keep that in mind, thank you 😊

[@judithreyes4664]

I love this option I’m gonna try this smoothy bowl very soon .. I may add cinnamon to it… blessings to you and yours Dr Joe. I will subscribe your video great!! Very timely for me.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you, Judith

[@judithreyes4664]

@@drjoetvMD Thank you Dr

[@girlsruleVII]

That probably will work but it does not look very appetizing. 😮it will take all morning to eat with a spoon. Just leave it in a bottle and use a straw.

[@drjoetvMD]

No, a smoothie bowl is supposed to be thick. You can't drink it with a straw. There is a method to this

[@loriejones3413]

Great idea. Thanks for this video, practical, healthy and safe.❤

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@ladyvirtue650]

Thanks so much for this video! God Bless You Sir 😇

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@mariaflinn4596]

Do you consume the whole bowl or can you divide it up to have before other meals? Thank you! This looks great and I would LOVE to get off of the Ozempic shot.

[@drjoetvMD]

I consume the whole bowl but if it is too much for you, then split it up, have one portion at first and have the rest later

[@kayj33004]

Do you make this everyday

[@drjoetvMD]

@@kayj33004 Yes until you hit your weight target. After that you can reduce the frequency. Don't forget it is a nourishing smoothie

[@desert_moon]

Thank you for this information, Doctor!!

[@drjoetvMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@raziyaswanart6621]

You have to grind the chia seeds first if you want to benefit from their contents. Otherwise they will pass through your system in whole form.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@LR-je7nn]

Not sure about that. The purpose of chia seeds is to soak up nutrients so they can be utilized when needed. It takes about 10 or 15 minutes. Do you think the Indians in Mexico ground their chia seeds?

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

Not if they are added to coconut milk or plain Greek yogurt for chua pudding,they soften up when left overnight.

[@fanatiquemusique]

Once chia seeds are soaked and it expands the body is able to use it.

[@cindyleastorch194]

I always wondered about that because flax seed doesn't provide nutrients if it goes through your system whole. I thought chia was different...I'm going to have to research this now.

[@ElizabethSanchez-Solis]

Muchas gracias... estoy aprendiendo mucho con usted. Dios la bendiga y bendiga su negocio.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@ireneosaigbovo6002]

Awesome, this should replace my bowl of pap going forward. Thank you as always Dr. Joe🙏🙏🙏

[@drjoetvMD]

My pleasure

[@Malissa7]

I'm sorry Doc but I just can't believe this taste good! I'm sure it's good for me but not tasty at all! I'll try it regardless

[@drjoetvMD]

The taste of the pudding is in the eating, they say

[@ahc1957]

That is one big bowl of nutrition.

[@drjoetvMD]

Oh yes

[@haisebandoo]

I can’t wait to try it. I love your accent, where in Africa are you from Dr. ? Thank you for this.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome, Shereen

[@doriannhamer284]

great video it totally easy and makes since

[@drjoetvMD]

Glad it helped

[@reneeterrell2539]

This is good also when you stop using wegovy or ozempic, it can be used for maintenance to keep the weight off

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@cynthialum4727]

Thank for the video Dr Joe. Must i add milk?

[@drjoetvMD]

Nope. You may use plain water if you prefer. Milk gives it extra boost in taste

[@SusanLynn656]

Hi Dr. Joe. Is this pudding to be eaten before each meal? And how much? After I eat it will I have an appetite at all for the meal? Thanks, Susan

[@drjoetvMD]

It is a meal for me because of the amount of chia seeds in there. But of course you can use it as a dessert if you like. How much? All of it. Just follow the recipe but you may use fewer tablespoons of chia seeds

[@llamasugar5478]

We call that cucumber a “hothouse cucumber” or “English cucumber.” I don’t know if that’s all the US, or just the Midwest. This looks delicious! As someone who battles with nausea daily (gastroparesis), I cannot fathom people _paying_ to be queasy-even for weight loss.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@culby276]

Must be a regional phrase in the Midwest only. I’ve never heard of English or hothouse cucumbers. I’ve lived in 5 states and been to 26 so far. ❤

[@roxyiconoclast]

@@culby276 the terms English and hothouse cucumber also are used in California, Utah and Washington state.

[@culby276]

@@roxyiconoclast that’s cool. I’ve just never heard either terms and I’m from California. I live in Georgia now. Learned a new term.

[@0839westy]

​@@roxyiconoclastalso Texas

[@nancypurter1494]

Morning Dr. Joe. I want to ask you if you have done any research on BERBERINE? I am on metformin and I want to get off of it because long term use isn't good. I have started implementing BERBERINE into my daily intake of medications. I substitute one metformin for one BERBERINE. I take two metformin a day and one glipazide. Along with trying to eat a balanced meal. It's hard for me a lot of the time because I work in the medical field and trying to eat at a certain time just doesn't happen. My A1C is 6.9 . Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@drjoetvMD]

Yes, Berberine is a very good supplement for diabetes. It helps a lot. I have discussed this previously. Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3SkhGmrfcuBic0

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Berberine is excellent

[@yasmindavidson5171]

@@drjoetvMD ohhh, thank you for the thumbs up for Berberine . I have to watch my blood sugar. I don't require medication, but am diet controlled. Or. As my lovely GP says " your a little bit diabeticy'.I did manage to reverse through intermittent fasting. Due to ongoing and fairly chronic stress in an unfortunate life season, my blood sugar was back in 'slightly diabeticy' realm. I now take both ceylon cinnamon, and berberine. I also take milk thistle. I swear by these wonderful and powerful herbs . I will be sure to make this aswell. Additionally I now know stress can throw blood sugar and cholesterol readings higher than normal. I just had strawberries with my lunch. Avocado in there two. Thank you for your knowledge you passionately share with us 🙏

[@michele2855]

I like the idea of your smoothie bowl for breakfast. Low calorie yet nutrient dense

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@lauratohome]

I think this is a pre meal bowl before breakfast and dinner and lunch.

[@oluwilliams7904]

Can we make the smoothie and pour into multiple cups and keep for a whole week in the refrigerator? Would there be fermentation? Would there be any interactions between the plant products blended together?

[@drjoetvMD]

I'd suggest you consume within 24 hours if refrigerated unless you freeze it

[@murlnelson4826]

You are terrific, thank you. Kathleen, Utah RN

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@tinal.johnson6622]

I’m going to try this. Thanks Dr. Joe

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@rhondav4204]

Definitely going to try it. Thanks

[@drjoetvMD]

Please do!

[@katriina817]

I appreciate you and this information. 😊

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@gloriahall4394]

Very similar to Dana Mae detox, green apple, spinach ,pineapple and cucumber with a squeeze of lemon.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@kldissues]

I am allergic to celery. Can I make the bowl without it? Or, is there something I can substitute for it?

[@drjoetvMD]

You could but you will have to use more cucumber or add Romaine lettuce as a substitute

[@kristinrogers2586]

Is the purpose of this weight loss or blood sugar control? I think oat milk would not be a favorable choice for glucose levels.

[@drjoetvMD]

Weight loss please. This is for people using Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss, not for diabetes. That said, of course diabetics can use it too. If you are concerned about oat milk, then use water to soak the chia seeds

[@darceyderosa2426]

Thanks so much, sir! Greatly appreciated! ❤

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@judybrown4556]

Dr. Joe Thank you for recipe. Let food be thou medicine! The side effects that are being reported are scary.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@jacquelinezenga7119]

Great alternative, i will try it thankyou Dr.Joe

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome, Jacqueline

[@Looloowa74]

Glucomanan is also a great alternative before meals. Prevents insulin spikes and slows emptying of tummy.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for your contribution

[@Looloowa74]

@@drjoetvMD thank you for your acknowledgment

[@getdeepwithdori861]

I heard of that

[@willettemcmillian8420]

Glucosamine is very constipation, but chia seeds aren't

[@willettemcmillian8420]

I meant glucomannan,

[@charlenejarrett99]

I have some texture issues, I can handle the chia seeds and almond milk pudding, but will this work just as well if I just eat the cucummber, celery and green apple diced up and put in the pudding instead of blended?

[@drjoetvMD]

You could do that if you prefer

[@LaGoKenyane]

Hello Dr. Do chia seeds expire? I have a lot remaining and i want to start consuming it seriously.

[@drjoetvMD]

In my opinion, no. It's dry food and in my books I consume dry foods that are past their 'Best Before' dates without any untoward effects

[@judygranberg4018]

Great idea-- but that's alot of fiber! Chia seeds give me the runs-- is there something I could do to stop that and still use them? ( do soak them overnight)

[@drjoetvMD]

If it gives you the runs, then it's not for you then. Use the smoothie without the chia seed component

[@maryjeanedwards55]

Thank you, for this information.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@IAmLRose]

I’m going to try the first option 😊 12:42

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@Ohsosatisfying20]

I watched this while eating an ice cream sandwich 😬🫣. I’m going to try this, change my diet, take berberine and exercise. I’ll come back in a month to let you know how my results 👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

[@drjoetvMD]

I think your diet needs a complete overhaul seeing as you love ice cream sandwich. Something tells me you have a sweet tooth

[@sharrisnicholson500]

How many times a day do you take this? Thanks for the information

[@drjoetvMD]

Designed to be used as a meal replacement for one meal a day

[@simonet.6880]

Can I use hemp milk instead of oat milk?

[@drjoetvMD]

Yes, you can

[@carolinelaronda4523]

Chia seeds your welcome 🤗

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@PureChaos]

I mean, you can change diet to lose wieght. Duh. But people using semaglutides for weight loss have mostly tried that. Semaglutides turn off the constant hunger noise so you eat less. And for diabetics they also control blood glucose sensitivity and resistance. You can eat this smoothie in this video, but if you go eat a hamburger later on, you are not going to lose weight. Semaglutides keep you from eating that hamburger lately. Also, most side effects are due to doctors prescribing high doses right out of the gate versus starting on the lowest dose and going up gradually.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for your contribution

[@CassandraMcMillan-lq8tr]

Dr joe. What type of Chia seeds do you use? And is your apple ,cucumber, celery organic? I need to try this I need to lose 100 pounds. Thank you. also, can you tell me where you buy your Chia seeds?

[@drjoetvMD]

I buy my chia seeds from Costco. The ingredients do not need to be organic but you can use organic if you prefer

[@MLBLrawbeliever]

Would love to see some clinical data or any data on a test subjects that have used this method for 90 days VS those on WE or OZ w/ labs to support. Whole foods are always best so it would be great to have verified supporting data and even photos.

[@drjoetvMD]

You could use yourself as a test. What do you stand to lose? It's not a drug. It's food after all. Even if you don't lose weight (which I doubt will happen) you would have ended up supplying your body with plenty of nutrients. You lose nothing!

[@Gypsygirl9]

@@drjoetvMD true! Nothing to lose but possibly weight

[@smithr2k9]

​@@drjoetvMD Priceless!😇🙏🏽💪🏼💪🏼

[@gotohellenwaite6371]

If you want I left my doctor today at 3:30PM CST they did a complete blood panel. I plan on doing this starting in the morning. I am going to go back to my doctor in a month then in 3 months. I will get him to do a cbc on me again in 90 days and we can compare. .. we will also need an Ozempic/ Wegovi person to agree to this as well.

[@BlackCEOqueen]

I’m going to do this . Thank you doctor

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@andreashinault5616]

How much oat milk? Can you have just the chia mix without the othe ingredients? This was a good video

[@drjoetvMD]

7 - 8 oz of oat milk. You can mix the chia seeds with the other ingredients too but it's a good idea to let the chia seeds absorb some moisture and swell before adding them

[@joicethomas3657]

Hi Dr Joe Linking this video to the video you spoke about reducing cholesterol with chia seeds. … I want to ask 2 questions A. Will the smoothie bowl also help reduce cholesterol? B. To reduce cholesterol and also lose weight can one drink the chia seed mixture before or after the main meal ( I know the smoothie bowl should come before a meal but can it also help reduce cholesterol if taken before a meal??) Or should a chia seed intervention be taken both before ( to fill the stomach a bit ) and after a meal to help clean up the fats and cholesterol in the gut? I don’t know if I made sense ….

[@drjoetvMD]

Yes, the smoothie will help you lower your cholesterol. As for your 2nd question, the smoothie bowl is designed to be a meal replacement. Not eaten before or after a meal. It replaces one meal

[@cherylcrockett6177]

That’s a BIG Smoothie Bowl! How many servings are in that bowl? If this is an appetizer, I can’t imagine eating anything else after finishing off the bowl. Should what’s in the bowl be divided into thirds and 1/3 each eaten before breakfast, lunch & dinner?

[@drjoetvMD]

You can use it any way you like but the original idea is to use it as a meal replacement. If it is too much for you as one meal, then split it up, use one half and use the other later in the day

[@GentleEarthWoman]

Oat milk, although vegan which is good, but it is higher in carbs than other choices!!

[@drjoetvMD]

Then use your preferred plant-based milk instead of the oat milk. Not a problem

[@stasi6206]

Doctor what is the best liquid iron i can take ,to raise my irom levels

[@drjoetvMD]

Floradix

[@CarmenWJones]

I was suggested Munjaro by my provider, i asked. I was planning to start researching natural approaches to achieve a similar effect. I hear one of the drugs has speed in it. I may try a little caffeine too

[@drjoetvMD]

Adjust your lifestyle and you'll get results

[@carmenszk]

Chia seeds are not very low calorie, they are healthy though. If looking for the same effects, psyllium husk or oat bran might work as well.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@breathnstop]

Dr. Joe lets add a tsp Moringa to our green smoothie!

[@drjoetvMD]

A tablespoon I'd say

[@gala1933]

Tank you so much 🙏 GRACIAS!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@surlyliettleerley5752]

What a wonderful idea.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@margareth5501]

Great idea, but I’d be burping cucumber for DAYS, lol! 😂

[@drjoetvMD]

Okay. Thanks

[@shebatemple1084]

Can you I replace Chia Seeds with Ground Chia? If so, how many table spoons should I use for this recipe?

[@drjoetvMD]

2 - 3 tbs

[@memebzk5001]

Hi, will the apple spike the blood sugars?

[@drjoetvMD]

Green apples are supposed to be suitable for diabetics

[@deniseslaughter1965]

This looks delicious! How much of this should we eat before EACH meal. This seems like a LOT to consume before ONE meal. Are you able to refrigerate it for later use?

[@drjoetvMD]

Yes, you can split it up and refrigerate for later use