Nutrition 101

[@belmarezevelyn1]

I admire how you are NOT stingy with your knowledge. Most give a topic and expect people to buy products. After watching your videos im definitely buying your book ASAP.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Thanks Evelyn!

[@gabethegreat9193]

The fitness industry is so misleading now and days, and sad that I just barely came across this. There are influencers who compete in bodybuilding giving people the wrong information and basing it on their own body. This needs to change and we need more info come people like you!!!! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@DrMichaelVan]

Agreed. I try and give un-biased info that works and that I personally do myself.

[@ShannonBlake1987]

Hi Dr Mike just want to say thank you as I have started Intermittent Fasting and followed all of the things you have said in your videos. It has been only 2.5 weeks and I have went from 115.7kgs to 109kgs. No sugar cravings and feel the best i have ever felt in my whole life. Thank you sooooo much.

[@rapidclimate]

As always, excellent talk! I am intermittent fasting since March and the results are amazing, I lost 10 kgs. of pure body fat, without any muscle lost, I am very happy!! :D

[@allthingsfamilyandbaby6940]

Thank you so much for your videos!! I have learned so much by watching these "lessons" and now am able to pass on good food choices to my kids because of the information you've shared. So thank you.

[@DrMichaelVan]

That's great! That's why I make these videos after all

[@bigwan3214]

I am shocked how underrated this channel is. People are so mislead by breakfast companies and confused with all the fitness information. You know your stuff!

[@HoneybThings]

So I’ve been doing intermittent fasting without knowing it. I normally don’t eat until noon, but that’s because my stomach doesn’t agree with me in the morning so eating is off the table unless I want to suffer with stomach pain and possible vomiting. Nice to know it benefits me in some way. Thank you so much! I really did learn a lot

[@DrMichaelVan]

Makes sense!

[@Fit_n_Tall]

oh man whatever he said about Skipping the breakfast, Sleeping satiated, eating less carbs moderate protein i was already following it inadvertently and was feeling crappy about it because i thought its bad!

[@Youngminded4eva]

Thanks for putting this up. Since transitioning to a high fat diet I have felt the functionality of my brain significantly increase.

[@DrMichaelVan]

That is great Oscar!

[@lisajoseph3949]

I want to learn more about nutrition due to my PMDD. Thank you for this video 😊🙏🏽

[@eurainebrooks5829]

Tried the bullet proof coffee - Loved It. I can drink coffee again without guilt

[@rubyy1534]

this video is so useful ! i’m vegan and looking to improve my health overall ! i’ll definitely start intermittent fasting and taking DHA/EPA vitamins ! thank you !

[@lesliestenta3084]

Really informative videos, thank you, well i am a little strange, i hate going to sleep on a full stomach, i never eat dinner,

[@destinydesi2332]

Thankyou for explaining things perfectly where people can understand! You are Awesome!

[@DrMichaelVan]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@nurfaizah6623]

Thank you so much for all of your videos Dr michael!i adore the way you explain things so much. i found your channel about 5 days ago and i watch your videos everday before i sleep. also, you have a very sweet smile. i blush everytime i see it haha. your fan from malaysia.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Thanks Nur!

[@keshaholloman3675]

Thanks Michael I learned so much from you keep doing what you're doing love it!!!

[@beatsodds391]

You make a great deal of Sense, Dr..Thanks. The Information provided is so great for the betterment of our health.

[@AuggieX1]

Dr. Mike -- Thank you for making these videos. I am a Chiropractor outside of Chicago and these videos are very beneficial. Keep up the great works..

[@DrMichaelVan]

Awesome Auggie, keep spreading the word of health

[@wky227]

Very useful Dr.Mike and i just started my intermittent fasting plan this week. Cant wait to see how the result is! Thank you for the guide! (Message from Hong Kong)

[@DrMichaelVan]

Nice, good luck!

[@StefanOsfit]

Thanks for those easy to understand points

[@DrMichaelVan]

glad you liked it

[@heena9145]

Great information...Thanks🙏

[@mtom7889]

Great work. Love the knowledge, I started fasting and skipping breakfast, and the results have been amazing.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Thanks for sharing Tom!

[@RunwayIsAwesome]

Its really on you. Everybody’s routine is different. If you go to work every morning, eating breakfast helps alot with focus and mental skills than not eating breakfast at all.

[@madameeats2695]

Thank you so much for your videos, very clear and informative. I will sure be buying your book. Thank you for your hard work.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Thanks for the feedback! Let me know if you have any questions once you are finished with the book.

[@kzworld7030]

Thank you very much

[@cmajors4596]

Thank you for your videos! You are full of amazing health information.

[@cizztv]

Thanks buddy! keep the vids coming

[@Z-e-a-l]

25:25 pretty interesting the 3 types of fasting, it reminds me of the fasting the prophets did... prophet David A.S.(2nd fasting type) and prophet Muhammad S.A.W.(1st fasting type) Thank you for the insightful presentation, i learned a lot from the video... I hope you can keep on making great videos😄

[@DrMichaelVan]

Thank you

[@tajanasworld]

Love your videos...very scientific...but I do have one question. Eating noon to 8pm isn't really in accordance with latest circadian rhytm research. I read it in a book circadian code that 8am to 4pm or 6pm is more in line with our natural rhytm. That, eating about 2h after waking gives signal to our digestion it is morning, the same way morning light gives signal to other bodily functions it is morning... What is your view on that?

[@MelissaChalmers]

love your videos ! me and my husband love watching them. thanks :)

[@kirtonos]

Hello Dr. Mike, first of all thank you for all your great work. It is nice to see that honest physicians like yourself and Dr. Bergman are still out there spreading the truth about Health and Medicine. I am currently in the process of changin my diet and today I suddenly realized there might be a danger with Wild Salmon (radioactive contamination). The Salmon I buy is "Wild Pacific Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)" from Sea Fishing in the North East Pacific (Alaska), FAO 67 As far as I know this region is where pretty much all Salmon we eat comes from (would like to be proven wrong on this one) With the reactor leak in Fukushima and the Marine Wildlife being contaminated with radioactive material, can I safely continue eating above mentioned Salmon or should I be concerned. Are there alternatives? Thank you all, greetings from Germany and stay like you are!

[@DrMichaelVan]

I can tell you that I personally consume lots of wild alaskan salmon. It seems like there is always a small hazard of heavy metal or radiation, but this type of fish is the safest in my opinion. The benefits here outweigh the risks for sure.

[@kirtonos]

DrMichaelVan Thanks a bunch for the reply

[@talibhn78]

Glad you mentioned Ramadan

[@brooklyntiara]

Wow, I learned a lot. Thank you so much.

[@ArcofLifeChiropractic]

Awesome Dr. Vander!

[@harryjones9967]

Does a targeted consumption of wild fish as opposed to common farm-raised fish, expose us to the risk of higher levels of mercury intake?

[@jonvanegmond8417]

Awesome vid, jam packed info! Any other healthy fat options you'd recommend adding to a morning coffee tea?

[@morkaz2242]

Excellent video dr Mike , i did your trainaing slow trainaing for a month or so , but i didn't put on any muscle mass .

[@DrMichaelVan]

Then you may want to look at your nutrition if you are not building the desired amount of muscle mass. Add BCAA's before your workout, grass fed whey after.

[@DialloKreed]

So helpful

[@rishitawade7245]

The video was very knowledgeable and Helpful. Thank you Doctor for sharing the information. I am looking forward to follow all your tips and buying your book, though I hope I find it here in India. Big thanks to you again...

[@rubenperez785]

"Bacterial endotoxins in animal products cause metabolic inflammation and the progression of disease"--This can be surmised from the study, "Increase in Plasma Endotoxin Concentrations... "done by, Husam Ghanim, PHD et al. (2009). Is it safe to say, or do you believe that getting omega 3's from quality sources of animal protein outweigh the negatives of the inflammation caused when these endotoxins are ingested?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Interesting. I wonder if they made distinctions based on the quality of meat (grass-fed meat with no antibiotics and hormones vs meat that is GMO grain fed with antibiotics added)

[@tombillford9939]

I can't thank you enough. This was great

[@Myrkskog]

Is there a ballpark ratio for turmeric to black pepper? I had a go last night and was pleasantly surprised at how awful it didn't taste. Blended it with mango and coconut milk.

[@DrMichaelVan]

I never actually measure the ratio. Maybe something along the lines of 1 TBSP turmeric to 1/4 tsp black pepper.

[@Myrkskog]

Thought so. I just did a few twists of the pepper grinder in with the turmeric. Cheers!

[@wahmfarad2719]

hello sir you have really excellent understanding i would like aske a question in which i am too much confused i lots of studied watched vedios to understand exact correct nutrition definition but i am still confused i got a concept from all of this but i am not sure that is it right that i think definition of Nutrition is 1) " study of food in all forms and all processes how our body ingest , digest , metabolize , mobilize , store and excrete food , 2) study of food that intake the body for meet its requirement. 3) observation of food and how take the food . please kindly tell me my above mentioned 3 points are correct or not with regard to correct nutrition definition ?

[@raziiaa]

Hi Dr Mike, bless you seriously, im so happy there are people like you. I have one question, I started to drink 1 tbs of curcumin a day with pepper, I noticed my urine smells really strong fruity flowery smell, I dont know if thats from the curcumine, is that normal? or am i doing something wrong? I feel great by the way

[@DrMichaelVan]

I haven't heard that before, but I think you are fine and wouldn't worry too much about it.

[@SunshineKK99]

Hi Dr. Mike, I take Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism and after watching all of your videos and hearing about the effects of medication I'm thinking I should find a natural way to cope with my Hyperthyroidism. Is it a natural way? Or should I keep taking my medicine and implement the IF and HITT along with supplements for optimal health. Your videos are such eye openers, absolutely amazing info!!!

[@DrMichaelVan]

Yes if you focus on getting healthy and doing all the healthy lifestyle changes I recommend, your thyroid will start to function optimally. You are a self healing self regulating being! Give you body the essentials, and your body will do the rest!

[@robertkeane2950]

What do you think about herbalife products and what they represent?

[@kaseyyrenae]

If someone is trying to fix gut dysbiosis and get gut back in balance, should white rice be avoided? What about tapioca starch? Its confusing because some say tapioca is okay but its refined so I figured it should be avoided

[@DrMichaelVan]

If it were me trying to heal my gut, I would not consume grains and I would consume a lot of healthy fat, bone broth, and fermented foods. Similar to a ketogenic diet. You can find my routines here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKa6nquiotiFpJY

[@luisalbertutube]

Dr Mike I found your teaching very science proven so, please I want to heard from you WHAT KIND OF WATER SHOULD I BE DRINKING I am using distilled water 💦 I have my own "water distiller ... Am I right ? Appreciate your unswear...

[@sanyacosta8406]

any suggestions for people with RA, what to eat in order to feel better? Thanks for your information!!

[@DrMichaelVan]

Everything in this video would be ideal, regardless of your condition.

[@etcetc3800]

hey Dr. Mike, I am doing a morning superfood smoothie with the follow things. Could any of these cause any adverse reaction being blended together or for any other reason? frozen berries (or frozen misc fruits etc.) frozen kale or broccolli or brussel sprouts (I alternate these) gelatinized maca - 1 teaspoon cacao power - 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil - 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast - 1 teaspoon bee pollen - 1 teaspoon turmeric - 1 teaspoon avocado - 1 small 1 clove of garlic take these outside of smoothie (moreso as experiment to see if it helps my hair) Jamieson Kelp 650 mg - 1 tablet Nettle Root - 500 mg - 1 capsule Saw Palmetto - 500 mg - 1 softgel and... 1 boiled egg Does this look ok? Should I add or remove anything from it? I am thinking of adding the following to this: 1 scoop of whey isolate 1 Tablespoon of grounded flaxseed NOTE: I am not on ketogenic diet and I am not doing intermittent fasting. I am not looking to lose or gain weight. Thanks!

[@DrMichaelVan]

Looks like a fantastic superfood smoothie, very similar to mine. I would add a quality collagen powder (like great lake's gelatin) for healthy connective tissue, skin, and joint production.

[@etcetc3800]

Thanks Dr. Mike. A couple of questions: Is it ok to add whey isolate (or concentrate) to this smoothie especially if I am taking this post-workout? I was talking to a friend who said he takes ginseng instead of maca. What are your thoughts on this? Is there any specific spirulina/chlorella that you recommend? I have ordered the following tablets: Rainforest Foods Organic Combined Chlorella and Spirulina Tablets I don't think I can take this in powder form due to smell/taste. Thanks!

[@DrMichaelVan]

I would do grass-fed pure whey protein concentrate, not isolate. Maca, especially if gelatinized, is excellent. Bulk Supplements and Starwest Botanicals are good brands as well.

[@lovelight4all]

Thank you very much for this excellent seminar. You explain great, even a person who hasn´t English as first language can follow. I am very thankful for your work. I havel definately set my goal...! :-)

[@DrMichaelVan]

Thank you!

[@sovereignDave32]

Dr. Mike, How do you feel about someone consuming dark chocolate (72% or higher)? Is the sugar content still a problem

[@LeonidSpartanKing]

Mr Mike, what are your thouts about lpr aka silent reflux? what to do and what to eat Thanks

[@DrMichaelVan]

I really don't have any thoughts on that. I'm not knowledgable on that specific topic as this is the first time I've heard of it.

[@LeonidSpartanKing]

Thank you on fast respond. Its crippling disease

[@aleefdaniel7939]

Hi Dr. Thank you for your awesome videos. How about people who have already been diagnosed with depression/anxiety? My mother was diagnosed with depression for about 10 years ago and now I am currently majoring in Nutrition, so I have been searching for foods that can improve my mother's condition. Does turmeric consumption improves mental health significantly than the drugs prescribe by physician?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Drugs will not help depression, as they only mask symptoms and don't go after the cause. Check out my depression and anxiety talk to learn more.

[@incessant1239]

instead of breakfast, how about starting the day with a green juice, such as Kale, lemon and apple or would that count as having carbs?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Starting your day with that green juice sounds excellent! However, it wouldn't be appropriate during your fast as it will raise your insulin levels and negate many benefits. What you could do is start your 8 hour eating window with that green juice if you wanted to incorporate intermittent fasting.

[@Fit_n_Tall]

Didn't know Matt Damon is an expert in Nutrition too

[@nedcarmichael2156]

Very informative lecture. I never researched the different types of Omega 3 before, I was lucky enough to have been taking Omega 3 pills with DHA & EPA. I also never thought about adding coconut oil to my coffee, but if that provide more pure fats to my diet I will have to try it out. Hope it taste good.

[@DrMichaelVan]

My new detailed book on Intermittent Fasting can be found here: www.amazon.com/Scientific-Approach-Intermittent-Fasting/dp/1536977411/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

[@DrMichaelVan]

Kindle coming next, then audible will be released right after

[@DrMichaelVan]

I am not aware of any, sorry

[@Interfectio]

Dr. Mike your saying in the video that you increase your BDNF with high intensive WEIGHT training but there is written HIIT. HIIT training can be done without any weights so what do you mean ? Are weights required ?

[@steveedmund]

Dr. Mike, I only recently discovered your videos and find them to be really, really informative. I've been intermittent fasting for almost 5 months now and have dropped 45 lbs. Finally down to a fairly healthy 180 lbs at 5'11". I started fasting before I really knew anything about it but started researching after and I have to say, I will never, ever go back to the way I used to eat. Thanks again for all the videos you put out. It's awesome knowing the hard data behind what we're doing. I actually do 23 hours of fasting daily but it's good to know 16 is good enough if I'm especially hungry one day. I'll be purchasing your book today!

[@rosetrimarchi8116]

Hi Dr. Mike,It has been said that having breakfast first thing in the morning revves up your metabolism, that delaying it slows down your metabolism. This is the opposite of what you are saying. What do you think? I enjoy all your videos.

[@DrMichaelVan]

That's why I mentioned that. Many myths have been regarded as fact, when in fact they are false.

[@carolsicard7533]

Thanks! With regard to net carbs, some say you can also subtract sugar alcohols. True or False?

[@DrMichaelVan]

True. I just wanted to simplify the subject in the video.

[@carolsicard7533]

Thanks!! Great video. A definite go-to.

[@meitrapatterson2229]

Dr. Mike! Just bought your book. I'm so excited. I've been IF for three weeks and have lost 12 pounds! The last two weeks I've completely changed my diet where I'm basically a gluten and added sugar free vegan that eats eggs. I've been eating tons of greens and started to add turmeric w/ black pepper to my green smoothies. Since I'm not eating fish, could I take a supplement for omegas, is there one that you recommend?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Meitra, that is fantastic! When you are finished with the book, I'd really appreciate you writing a review for me on amazon letting me know what you thought. Regarding a vegetarian source of omega 3's, I would look into algae sources to make sure you are getting the proper amounts of both EPA and DHA.

[@robinbrodowsky9394]

Dear Dr. Van, My daughter suffers from extreme bough ts of depression and anxiety. I want her to get off the drugs the Drs so loosely keep prescribing for her because when the depression and anxiety hits she uses her meds to get her through. However when that happens she looks like a drug addict and I was just about to kick her out of the house because of it. She told me she would try it your way after she watched your presentation. What I was wondering is how long on an average the cur-cumin and fasting it takes before she starts to feel some relief? Now she does cycle for about 2 an a half months she'll be functioning then drug addict city, sorta say. Can you help with some advise? Thank you Robin brodowsky

[@DrMichaelVan]

Everyone is different and therefore responds differently. It will also depend on how long the medications have been taken, as you will be going through a withdrawal period.

[@nidhi2991]

I am taking tuberculosis medicine....can I do IF

[@thalassa1613]

For the Antioxidant capacity of Turmerik is it better to use fresh or dried.And what would be the amount for 1 tablespoon of dried Turmeric in fresh roots to get the same amount of "the GOOD stuff"? Is it 1to1 or do I have to take more of the fresh one in weight as it is more hydratet?

[@DrMichaelVan]

I'm not sure if there is a huge difference. I will tell you that getting it from multiple sources is probably your best bet. I juice some a couple times a week, as well as put the powder in my smoothies and food.

[@thesongwriter6308]

Im going vegan whats the closest thing to DHA in plants, fruits or whole grains thanks

[@dilyanyolov3043]

Dr. Mickael, can you tell me if eating one time per day (healthy fats, keto food) is it good and beneficial, because it is alot of fasting?

[@DrMichaelVan]

You can certainly try that and see what happens. Physiologically speaking, it might be fantastic.

[@dilyanyolov3043]

DrMichaelVan Already started.. I do not restrict and count any calories, I just eat.. 1 time but enough. Thanks!

[@jssnco33]

Hi Dr, can eating at a slight caloric deficit still be harmful to insulin sensitivity despite eating frequently throughout the day?

[@DrMichaelVan]

I don't see a problem with that at all.

[@jssnco33]

So I could improve my insulin sensitivity just by eating at a caloric deficit instead of implementing Intermittent Fasting?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Sorry I didn't understand your question. What you are actually eating is much more important than the amount. Also, intermittent fasting makes it much easier to improve insulin sensitivity, but you can also do it by restricting simple carbs from your diet and replacing them with healthy fats.

[@tammyweitzel5676]

I have been experimenting and doing intermittent fasting and eating within the 8 hour window. I have to be at work at 7:30am. I typically do 30 minute workouts or run between 4-5 miles at 5:15 am. The only problem is that my 1st meal is around 11:30am. I do have bulletprrof coffee on my drive into work. Should I do a different type of intermittent fasting or is it ok to wait hours after working out before I eat?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Typically I like to refeed after exercise as much as I can. What I would do in this situation is add some collagen (and ideally, cacao) to your bulletproof coffee in order to give your body the building blocks for connective tissue and protein synthesis.

[@joelleschiro7288]

Thanks for this video. A doctor once told me that the best way to consume turmeric for max benefits is only by cooking it. Do you find this to be true or does raw turmeric hold the same benefits?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Find what works best for you and just do that. I don't think it should matter exactly how it is consumed, whether it is added as a spice to cooking, juiced, or raw. With that said, make sure to consume it with black pepper to increase absorption.

[@Staaaarrrrrrrrrr]

Just add turmeric to your lunches and dinner with salt and pepper over your food. You can also drink it with hot milk at night for optimal absorption

[@peoplenoodlesoup]

What if you want to gain weight and can’t? My husband is very underweight but can’t gain. Would he eat more grains? As a reference he is about 6ft 2in and weights around 125-130!

[@ahmedsaberjr]

Happy that you mentioned Ramadan. Yaaaay. I am Muslim. Thanks a million. I have lost like 15 kilograms out of 74. I had to give away all my clothes. I went down from size 50 to 46 in suits and from 34 to 30 in pants.

[@DrMichaelVan]

That's awesome! Keep up the good work

[@Youngminded4eva]

Where is the part where he talks about where a cereal company actually has some information on there website about paying the government or something of that nature, does any one know. Or was it taken out.?

[@carolinefarrow537]

what is the ratio of turmeric to black pepper in order for it to increase 2000%? A tablespoon of turmeric and how much black pepper should I add along with it?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Research doesn't dive into the exact ratio. I simply add either 3-5 peppercorns to my smoothie or make approximately 5 turns on my black pepper grinder.

[@joelleschiro7288]

Also, what's your take on Stevia? And having it with tea during intermittent fasting, since it technically isn't sugar. Thanks!

[@DrMichaelVan]

Stevia is ok to consume

[@eivindamofah3760]

Great talk as usual! Have any specific tips for vegetarians?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Specific supplements you may consider are: B12, EPA and DHA, Vitamin D, zinc, iodine, and possibly iron. These are commonly deficient in a vegan diet.

[@joypeace8043]

What's wrong with grapeseed oil?

[@drandreavictoria]

Is adding stevia appropriate to coffee during a fast? Also I have heard that BCAAS also during s fasts is beneficial what are your thoughts.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Ya stevia is fine. BCAA's are encouraged as a preworkout, especially if you are working out in a fasted state.

[@NaokiVinco]

Hi Dr Mike, 50-70g of protein a day + 25 to 50% is enough to support muscle growth ? I ´m around 61 kilogrammes of lean body mass.

[@DrMichaelVan]

I would recommend more towards the 70g mark if you are trying to add more lean muscle mass.

[@NaokiVinco]

DrMichaelVan Thank you

[@McGyveri69]

This sound very specific for weight loss. What would you suggest the carb/fat/protein ratio to be if wish to add some mass(muscle)? if I'm trying to lose just a little body fat but gain muscle mass, is it still best to do HIIT in a fasted state? Or would I do less HIIT and more resistance training?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Like I mentioned in the video, for weight lifters or athletes, up your protein level to the higher ranges I mentioned. Also, you may want to add more low-glycemic carbs if you are trying to put on weight.

[@DrMichaelVan]

It isn't geared toward weight loss, but rather geared to be as healthy as possible. You can use the same ratios for building muscle, you just will require more calories.

[@McGyveri69]

It was rough but I did get carbs down to 30% protein 30% and lipids to 60. Would this generally cause BP to be slightly higher? BMI tells me 1700 cal with 2500 activity deficit and I usually push for 2500

[@miiradagan7733]

Thnks Dr, I really love your videos and I am also a fan on your fb page .I am medical student and your videos help me to improve my knowledge about nutrition but I don't understand why u said Reduce or eliminate grains from your diet🤔

[@DrMichaelVan]

Processed grains

[@vanessapetersen2889]

First of all, really great videos! Thank you for the effort to explain everything in detail. Very interesting! I have a question. In every ketogenic guide it tells you to basically cut fruit completely, if necessary maybe have a handfull of berries but that's it. They say that the fruit sugar will throw you out of the ketogenic state and yet you say sth else. I love bananas for example, so how does "substracting" the fiber and calculating the NET carb work? I try to keep my carbs below 30g a day and a banana has like 20g....

[@DrMichaelVan]

So if you are following a strict ketogenic diet, then that is absolutely true about cutting out fruit. For the average person who doesn't have a major health condition, I recommend limiting net carbs (but not necessarily going full blown ketogenic). In that case, fruit would be a good healthy addition.

[@maderiere]

Can I ask a question that is probably really silly. Your slide mentioned to limit fructose consumption to under 25mg per day and then towards the slide mentioned that you can have unlimited fruits. How would that be possible?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Fruits do have natural fructose, but I was referring to fructose from other sources.

[@Interfectio]

I heard that you lose muscles if you didnt eat for a long time and then you workout. Also you probably wont be able to do an hard , excessive workout because your not fueled so the calories you burn overall will be lower. So I think its not recommended at all if you want to improve your performance as a runner for example.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Physiologically, it is very advantageous to intermittent fast, as you will significantly increase human growth hormone (aka fitness hormone). This hormone helps you stay young and vibrant, recover faster, build lean muscle mass, etc.

[@robertlorenz2492]

Is this keto intermittent?

[@ItsMEguideman]

@DrMichaelVan when we skip breakfast is it okay to drink coffee on empty stomach? I've heard it stimulate acid secretion.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Coffee is fine on an empty stomach. If you have a history of ulcers or acid reflux you may want to deal with those issues first.

[@kcalderon03]

Very informative video Dr. Mike. What brand of plant based whey protein do you recommend?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Whey protein cannot be plant based, as it comes from milk. I would recommend a grass-fed whey protein, which has fantastic health benefits.

[@MonsymarketingEP]

Hi, I just found about you, love it, your voice is perfect, God Bless you. I already hit my goal, I am in great conditions, I do walking and little bit weights, I do IF with bulletproof I recently start to take vitamin C, ... but suddenly I start to feel pain in my back right mi-lower side. Do you know or and idea what can be? Thank you

[@patricedavila321]

Can you do this while hypothyroid (and all the other issues that encompasses)? Any adjustments you'd recommend?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Absolutely. Also make sure you are getting high-quality iodine in your diet for proper cellular and thyroid function.

[@patricedavila321]

+DrMichaelVan Thank you Dr. Mike! I got Lugol's per your recommendation. I so appreciate all you do.

[@morkaz2242]

I Don't undurstand dr Witt says to go on plant based wich is probobly high carb and you say to go high fat with animal products ...And you say NET Carbs less then 50 but then you say eat as much fruit and vegtables as you want im a bit confused

[@DrMichaelVan]

I agree, it can get confusing. The people we see in our clinic are usually very unhealthy and inflamed at first, therefore we recommend some (not all) to go on a plant based diet temporarily . Plant based diets also are not necessarily high carb (it would depend if you are eating a ton of grains or not). As for net carbs, consuming foods like fruit and vegetables that are high in fiber are great. I would avoid counting calories/carbs/etc, as it is not necessary. Just stick to a diet outlined in the updated food pyramid.

[@roufaidalaidi9167]

Thanks for these great videos! I'm on IF but I'm not able to workout just before eating my first meal. What do you recommend me, workout fasted but 6 hours before eating, or workout while I'm in my eating window so I can eat just after workout?

[@DrMichaelVan]

It is ok if you cannot workout in a fasted state. It is just an option that can enhance your results. Also, the meal after your workout is the most important, so in your case I would workout during your eating window.

[@tal8106]

Great info and valuable per usual. Thank you! I do have a question regarding Omega 3, as far as i know since Fish oil is considered to be extremely unstable . Is oxidized already in the process of creation , lowers the level of platelet reactivity and slows blood clotting . fish oil has been shown to weakens the immune system by accelerating the self- killing white blood cells . And When taking ALA the body knows how to convert the ALA the amount it needs to EPA and the amount it needs to DHA . So what is the truth here? to take or not to take?

[@DrMichaelVan]

I mentioned the truth in the video. That's what the science says. We cannot get all our omega-3 sources from ALA alone. It is obviously important to choose high quality omega-3 products, such as krill.

[@kevinbaily8359]

How do I calculate my total maintenance calories?

[@DrMichaelVan]

I don't count calories at all. I think counting your macros is way more effective, and you can use a cronometer for that.

[@dance_pattern]

What to do if skipping breakfast makes you lightheaded from lack of food?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Then try skipping dinner. Or, just slowly delay your breakfast meal little by little

[@MicahelChow]

Can I use IF for bulking? 16hrs fasting, 8hrs feeding.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Yes, IF actually stimulates a protein pathway called mTOR which increases protein synthesis. With that said, it is very important you consume a lot of healthy calories during your eating window to stimulate anabolic processes in the body

[@RunwayIsAwesome]

Most athletes don’t really skip breakfast, they just have late breakfast, aka brunch. “Skipping breakfast” is more like not eating breakfast early.

[@xyo4e]

I recently discovered your channel and I'm learning so much, you're very pleasant to listen to and to look at :D do you think that blood sugar going to low could be a problem when intermittent fasting? Thank you Doctor 😊

[@DrMichaelVan]

It's a non-issue because even if you were going to do an extended multiple day fast and got low blood sugar as a result, your liver would then ramp up production of glucose to stabilize the levels.

[@RunwayIsAwesome]

If you’re an athlete like me who do runs and workouts that last longer than an hour, don’t use intermittent fasting! Instead eat a small meal and use energy gels during the run. Intermittent fasting is only effective in certain situations such as losing weight etc. Intermittent fasting is not super effective for those who run marathons. You need food to get the energy you need to get going. The energy from food is more sufficient than the energy from fats stored in your body.

[@minecraftlord568]

Great talk as usual dr Mike. I see over on dr bergmans channel the comments section on this video has been turned into a cesspit by the vegans. I'm sure you're too polite of a guy to comment but I know you're thinking the same thing ha.

[@DrMichaelVan]

Thank you! That is always the case when I talk about nutrition (or any topic for that matter). The way I look at it is if you do not have any 'haters,' you are not making a big enough impact in the world. They want you to respond, but there will never be an answer that satisfies their needs.

[@backfru]

why do you say canola oil is toxic?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Many reasons, but for one thing, they are highly processed unstable oils that oxidize very quickly.

[@oraogavran3115]

Hey, I'm 20 years old is it too early to start fasting?

[@DrMichaelVan]

Intermittent fasting can be utilized for sure. If you are on the skinny side, I would not do extended fasting

[@KINGPINMOTIONPICTURE]

hey doc wanted to know your thoughts on rice diet by Walter kampener which cures everything like blood sugar, kidney failure & heart disease.

[@DrMichaelVan]

I haven't heard of that specific diet. I'll try and look more into it when I get some time.