Q&A: Dr. Greger Talks Oil, Food Prep, and What He Eats

[@NutritionFactsOrg]

0:00 Introduction 1:00 What do you recommend when third line treatment for H.pylori fails? 1:44 Is it beneficial to eat frozen kale and broccoli? 2:45 In the Daily Dozen app, how can the same portion of raw/cooked vegetables be equivalent measurements when cooked vegetables are more concentrated with water? 3:30 Can you please discuss ALA/DHA/EPA Omega-3s? 6:04 Should everyone supplement Vitamin D? 7:15 How much fresh rosemary is beneficial to have per day? 8:52 What helps against vitreous floaters? 9:17 Is it bad to have 2 tsp vinegar with every glass of water? I like the taste, but I think it's affecting my teeth. 10:36 Have you ever seen anyone halt or reverse dry macular degeneration using a whole food plant-based diet? 11:35 Regarding your latest videos about bananas and smoothies, can you talk about whether freeze dried bananas are okay in smoothies? 13:20 Could a tbsp of flaxseed and a tbsp of chia seeds for breakfast be considered a satisfactory amount of omega-3 or should I consider supplementing? 14:13 Do you have any advice for balding in older women? 14:40 Do you use any oil in cooking? Which one would you recommend? 17:14 How far in advance can we cut up fruit for meal prepping without losing too much nutrition? 18:35 Have you done any research on red light/infrared light therapy or cold plunging? 19:15 Do you eat pumpkin seeds raw? 19:40 Is it good for vegan athletes to take 2 grams/kg of body weight plant protein daily? 20:10 What is on the menu in the Greger household today? 22:17 Any chance you have a version of "How Not to Die" that's under a different title? 23:10 Is it okay to mix creatine with an acidic smoothie or should it be consumed isolated? 23:25 What are your thoughts on lithium orotate, CBD (mood), and taurine (longevity)? 24:05 I wonder if you could replace most fat and protein intake with nuts? 24:33 I've been considering adding yogurt and fish into my plant based diet. How would that not improve my whole food plant-based diet? 25:21 What have you seen about nitro oleic acid and aortic aneurysm protection? How much arugula or beets plus olive oil could be clinically significant? 26:12 How long of colonic transit time is too fast? Also, how would having celiac change the ideal timeframe? 27:46 Should we aspire to get triple digit grams of fiber per day? 29:58 Ozempic webinar announcement

[@andanssas]

0:10 Dr. Greger, please turn on the treadmill and tell those prone to get sea sickness to nibble on *ginger* while watching. An old sailor's trick 😂

[@CMarie2415]

@@andanssas I just stick my phone in my pocket and listen. Seems like they could too?

[@witchyvegan]

If you want to walk on the treadmill as you talk then go ahead and do it! Since you are taking valuable time out of your busy schedule to answer questions and share knowledge, folks watching can certainly deal with seeing a little movement, which is what most of us should be doing too!

[@KarlaSchmid]

What a sweetheart Dr. Gregor is 😊

[@egris00]

It's so unkind of those people to restrict Dr. Greger by complaining about his treadmill habit. He stopped because he doesn't like hurting people. Yet all they had to do is just listen to the Q&A and not look at the phone. Dr Greger is more thoughtful than they are.

[@kevingormany1719]

Don’t let those who feel seasick make you stop walking. They can look away from the screen and still listen and learn like everyone else. Their discomfort need not impede you desire to maintain your fitness.

[@1attempting2bkind52]

Thank you Dr. Greger!!

[@gjones5258]

You should still do this while walking on your treadmill. Seems like a great use of time. I just listen and turn my phone upside down.

[@jakubchrobry3701]

Dr. Greger should do this while lifting weights. He seems not to believe that maintaining type 2 muscle is good for healthy aging. You need more than cardio for fitness. All the healthy eating in the world will go to waste if you fall and break a hip.

[@Addy_Hawaii]

him walking was making some viewers sick like on a boat and the background noise irritated some.

[@gjones5258]

@@Addy_Hawaii that’s why turn my phone over and just listen.

[@andanssas]

There's a silent way to walk without going up and down. That'd stop all complaints 😂

[@Addy_Hawaii]

@@gjones5258 same but i guess he was willing to sacrifice that for some

[@nickdixon3536]

Great tips and advice as always Dr Greger! Thank you so much!

[@harakeke11]

The pumpkin seeds Dr Greger talks about are Styrian pumpkin seeds, grown in Austria.

[@wellthi]

Thanks, I thought he was saying Syrian.

[@AnnaCabot-lm3mc]

A quick Amazon search reveals “Styrian” is correct.

[@janetthoke8027]

Thank you! You are so very much appreciated!

[@andrewnorris5415]

I love Gregor for promoting high phytonutrient plant based and all the tips etc. Only area I really doubt lately is nuts. Veg Source channel has interesting things to say about them, if we want optimal health. But let's keep the high ground! Plant based, vegan, wholefoods - WAY better than SAD.

[@jageo48]

One can also take cucumber, squash and pumpkin seeds, leaving them in the hull, then marinate them in various spices, olive juice, dill pickle juice, soy sauce, turmeric, garlic ... to soften the hulls for several months in the fridge. I then bake them in a slow 250°F oven for several hours. Let them cool as they keep well in the fridge.

[@JnTmarie]

I do cold plunging and infrared room at Chelsea piers fitness in nyc after a barre or Pilates class. I feel amazing! I am in better shape no pains more energy I eat like you dr Gregor Except no pasta or bread only gluten free. Lots of veggies and fruits Beans and tofu grains everything you say blueberries love dates one a day

[@kocsiserika1987]

What do you know about broccoli sprouts and macula degeneration relationship? Is it true that broccoli sprouts can cure macular degeneration?

[@th1285]

damn good questions, so helpful!

[@MonicaJacqueline-pw8qf]

I was really interested in the question about aorta aneurysma because it run in our family, would you consider making a video about it? Thank you

[@kin.9133]

I comment this every month but - RESUME THE TREADMILL, HATERS GONNA HATE, they can just listen to the audio

[@KerriEverlasting]

Bring back the treadmill!

[@lisengel2498]

I have never heard of Syrien pumpning seeds? Or is it Styrian?

[@paulcohen6727]

According to some popular things that i've read on the internet, communities that have lithium naturally in their water supply also have a lower rate of homicides and suicides. It's possible that lithium even small doses may have a calming effect.

[@odilostark7130]

Dr. Michael Greger thanks for your answers. There are many studies and Meta-Analysis regarding the effect of supplementation of EPA/DHA and brain Health but with very mixed and conflicting results. Often I have the impression that the recommendation is more seen as a kind of insurance. If a plant based food eater is able to achieve a Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio of 3 (average of usual western diet is above 10) shouldn’t this level be sufficient to generate enough EPA/DHA. As we all know brain health depends on many other factors like sport, other risk factors etc. I would be very interested to see a study with people with Omega 6 to 3 ratios around 3, good lifestyle and healthy. Does this person still need to supplement? What are the studies you are referring to?

[@JnTmarie]

Hi Dr Gregor. A fan from nyc. A true follower loving my WFPB vegan mostly raw no refined sugar alcohol or processed foods take b12 everyday just started hibiscus tea 💃good answers about spices. Love buckwheat groats can you comment about them? I want to make a meetup group for your book here. Can you make the picture bigger? you are a small rectangle in the frame. Thank you.

[@briangilliland]

Do leafy greens that are getting slimy have polyphenols or is it still beneficial to freeze and mix with shakes?

[@nicolek2034]

Why do you mention only DHA and not EPA as far as omega 3 supplementation is concerned?

[@hypnosisforhappiness]

I can't find Syrian pumpkin seeds but I found Styrian pumpkin seeds. I wonder if those are the ones Dr Greger is referring to?

[@jontim7667]

Dr Greger: :) You said let me know if you have anything you want help with ... well dr Greger two things one can I was my body and clothes with water and vinegar instead of soap?? I do not have a shower so it is easier to fill up my sink with warm water put some vinegar in it and hopefully get clean that way so I do not have to rinse and I find it very easy but is it clean enough?? The second thing is I eat my berries with oats and banana but I heat up the oats with water and the banana for 2 minutes before adding the berries is that then oke to eat together?? Please can someone from Nutritionfacts answer these??????

[@contact2001]

I am sure you used the industrial oil to lubricate your treadmill, no?

[@briangilliland]

I know you don't use ads or sell anything but can you reveal to us your source of the cheap freeze dried bananas?

[@tnvol5331]

Your opinion of ivermectin for cancer?

[@lilywater3408]

Get stepping doc!!😂❤😂❤

[@careylee2595]

The folks that complain about being seasick because of your walking on the treadmill should just get on their treadmill and then they won't notice your bobbing😊.

[@TheRealJennHill]

For those that get sick watching him walk, just listen to him speak there is no actual benefit of watching him talk other than a personal preference.

[@chewiewins]

I use metal straw to drink my diluted apple cider vinegar

[@someguy2135]

I would have answered the question about adding fish and yogurt to a whole food plant-based diet by pointing out that plant-based yogurt does exist and that the benefits of fish could be replaced by an algae based DHA and EPA supplement

[@gaston.]

Dr. Greger you have my permission to walk on your treadmill... certainly do not suffer on our account & move!!... fyi.. soon their will be real time AI to keep you still while you bop about

[@Justno-hm3vk]

Can anybody comment on cooking tufu cubes in an air fryer? Is it a bad idea?

[@sunnygirl5467]

When dry roasting foods that are high in protein and fat (nuts, meats, tofu) AGEs form which cause free radicals. Meat is definetely the worst, because it forms the most, so tofu is definetely better. It would be better to cook the tofu in some sort of liquid, but it's not going to kill you if you airfry it, definetely better than frying it in oil too.

[@Justno-hm3vk]

@@sunnygirl5467 Thank you.

[@katinatsallas1523]

I heard from Medical Medium Anthony Williams that vinegar is not good for your organs. I found that when I stay away from vinegar I feel better. Lemon is the best for your liver and helps detox as well as mineralized your water with life in your water.

[@cint5665]

This is not solely a labor of love. Dr. Greger does receive compensation from his non-profit organization per his 990 filings.

[@olivegoddess1]

“No! Jesus!” 😂😂😂

[@ronnie3440]

Dr Greger thinks that 0.8 g/kg of protein is ok for an athlete. But sports societies recommend 1.2 or 1.6 grams or more, specially if they are trying to do hypertrophy or speed up recovery. So I don’t understand why Greger is so sure that 0.8 is fine for athletes and why he gets so surprised with that 2.0 number....

[@mrmaxcarter2306]

I think the publishers poo 💩 that idea.

[@luluandmeow]

Dr Greger PLEASE stop mumbling and speak a little slower, there are lots of people who may not be familiar with your accent or whose first language may not be English. You don't speak very clearly, I know you don't mean to be rude but it does come across like you don't care and it's a shame as your message gets diluted.

[@CMarie2415]

KZbin allows you to slow down or speed up videos as needed. I listen at 1.5x but you might prefer. .75x or even .5x

[@wellthi]

You can also activate the automatic caption

[@Yourrrr]

I like the way he speak and think it’s perfectly understandable. If English isn’t someone first language they can try to get a translated copy of the book

[@robertsullivan9833]

The world doesn't revolve around you.

[@jakubchrobry3701]

When I scale up the Daily Dozen to my required 3,000 calories/d, I get 1.4 g/kg of protein as a lean 180 lb male. To bring my protein down to your recommended 0.8 g/kg, should I limit the Daily Dozen to 40% of my diet and only fruit for 60%. Unfortunately, Dr. Greger does not seem interested in addressing this question. I come here for nutrition facts.

[@mattzilla331]

It's been answered before. Just simply don't double the beans. If you need more calories just choose rice or potatoes. You're overthinking it. Daily dozen is just a guide. Not hard rules. He has videos on this explaining that. Don't worry about it.

[@jakubchrobry3701]

​@@mattzilla331 You said the same thing last month, Matt. You obviously haven't given this much thought. Please don't reply to me again. I don't need your Joe Rogan/Tim Pool stupidity. You simply don't understand the issue. Beans are calorie dense foods. Calorie dense plants are also high in protein. There is absolutely no way I can eat more than 3,000 calories of fruits, celery and carrots. That's too much volume. Every dinner for me is like Thanksgiving dinner. I have to stuff myself; and you're telling me I have to get rid of the beans and tofu. Those are the most healthy foods. Dr. Greger simply needs to come to terms that his Daily Dozen is not consistent with his low protein recommmendations. That's the whole point. We need nutrition facts, not nutrition BS. So don't tell me I'm overthinking it. That's so arrrogant.

[@mattzilla331]

@@jakubchrobry3701 I never said "get rid of" beans and tofu. If you need more calories but the volume is too much than drink fruit juice. There's no protein there. Add table sugar. Walter Kempner had ppl on his rice diet add table sugar as a way to add calories without protein. Again Daily Dozen is just a guideline. Most ppl aren't eating 3000+ calories a day to maintain a healthy weight. Yes when you eat more calories you will automatically eat more protein. So find non protein sources of calories. Dr mcdougall recommended fruit juice to help stop weightloss or if you needed to gain weight. Also to switch to white flour products like white bread white pasta to reduce fiber so you can eat more calories.

[@ronnie3440]

Anyways… Dr Greger thinks that 0.8 is ok for an athlete. But maybe athletes really need like 1.6 or more, specially if they are trying to do hyper trophy or speed up recovery. So I don’t understand why Greger is so sure that 0.8 is fine for athletes….

[@jakubchrobry3701]

@@ronnie3440 I have never seen Dr. Greger comment on the optimal amount of protein for young bodybuilders or young athletes wanting to gain muscle mass and strength. All the videos I see are about being vegan as an athlete, which is not the same thing since a vegan athlete can easily get 1.6 g/kg or more of protein. Dr. Greger does have a recent video specifically on protein and age-related muscle loss. This is different than young athletes because as we age, leucine loses its ability to activate mtor, so older adults have to primarily rely on resistance training to gain and maintain muscle (and amino acids mainly become building blocks and not stimulators of hypertrophy). Even as a young athlete you can build muscle with only 0.8 g/kg, but you will have to cite where Dr. Greger claims that a young athlete can gain muscle as fast as someone consuming twice that amount. And remember athletes are not constantly wanting to gain muscle. Muscle gain is typically done during off-season because it's too fatiguing during the season. Athletes typically use ice baths to recover which is counterproductive to hypertrophy.

[@robin69banks]

You’re so tiny!!

[@someguy2135]

As long as you are not anorexic having a low body weight is associated with a longer and healthier life.

[@robin69banks]

@@someguy2135 I was referring to the video being letterboxed in both directions

[@someguy2135]

@@robin69banks I'm glad to hear it! Yeah I noticed that too

[@AislingDonohoe]

Funny how you missed all the studies showing how healthy omega 6 oils actually are..

[@wellthi]

Compared to what ? Butter ?

[@AislingDonohoe]

​@@wellthiCompared to anything they're healthy.... All the human data show they have positive outcomes. Yes, even canola/rapeseed oil Dr Greger!

[@wellthi]

@@AislingDonohoe go tell that to Fuhrman, Peter Rgers, mcdougall, Barnard, etc.

[@AislingDonohoe]

@@wellthi They either know and are dishonest, or they’re ignorant.

[@wellthi]

​@@AislingDonohoe they have plenty of videos explaining why if you are interested

[@chrisstepleton4761]

What do you think about Allulose? I use 2 t. In my mug of coffee once a day. Also, 23:27 I eat 5 tablespoons of flackseedmeal every day in my oatmeal because I like the taste. I have no problem with digestion. Is that OK ?

[@sunnygirl5467]

I have a question: I remember that Dr. Greger recommended some kind of saltfree, healthy, plantbased readymeal he gets from a certain company for the road...does anyone remember that company? I can't find anything about it online🥲

[@M.I.R.K.A]

No "Ηow to fight cancer" book? 18:45