The Disturbing Truth Behind the Standard American Diet

[@helgadenni4306]

Hi again from Nuremberg and thanks for this video ❤ - I recently read „how not to die“ and simply can’t understand how the majority of the society can ignore the given facts on how bad animal products and processed food is for them!!! Not to mention the harm we do in the animals and our environment. Thanks for being a part of the spreading awareness

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Helga! I'm with you, it's shocking how the majority of people eat given the information available.

[@willp.8120]

Animal products are healthy. People on carnivore are in the best shape of their adult lives. People can easily come out of diabetes with carnivore. Their heart rate improves. They lose a lot of weight. They have more energy. They feel better. Neurological problems improve. Brain fog goes away. They don't feel tired or sluggish. Their blood work is good. inflammation disappears. Achy joints go away. Sure, their total cholesterol may go up, but it isn't the bad cholesterol. Eating vegetarian or vegan results in inflammation, weakness, can result in IBS, as well as a lower quality of life.

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@willp.8120 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's important to remember that diet impacts people differently based on their unique bodies, genetics, and health needs. While carnivore diets can lead to short-term improvements for some people, especially those with specific conditions, the long-term effects are still under investigation. Many people thrive on plant-based diets as well, reporting benefits like weight loss, lower inflammation, improved heart health, better digestion, and more energy. In fact, numerous large-scale studies have shown that plant-based diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. For example, fiber (which isn’t found in animal products) plays a crucial role in gut health, reducing inflammation, and supporting the immune system. Plant-based diets are naturally high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that are key to reducing oxidative stress and preventing chronic diseases. The claim that plant-based diets lead to IBS or lower quality of life doesn’t hold true for everyone. In fact, a plant-based diet can often help those issues when done with care and balance, as it helps reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and provides the body with a wide array of nutrients. While cholesterol numbers may vary depending on the individual, it’s important to differentiate between types of cholesterol and the role of LDL, HDL, and triglycerides in heart health. High cholesterol, particularly when LDL levels rise, is still linked to an increased risk of heart disease in many studies, despite how some people feel on certain diets. I think what’s most important is that we continue learning from evidence and adjust our diets to best support individual health goals. Thanks for sparking this discussion!

[@paulinemoira8442]

​@@pbwithjeremy I'd wish plant-based would be a standalone term for diets or dishes mostly made of plants. That would leave a little wiggleroom for some non-vegan ingredients. Unprocessed animal products aren't necessary for a healthy diets but sure can make them a lot more accessible. They have a high density of micro nutrients and protein, and their negative aspects are either overblown (e.g. dietary cholesterol having little impact on blood LDL) or stem from over-processing and overconsumption. Imo it makes a massive difference, if someone eats hot dogs and fast food burgers on the daily or if they have a steak once a month. (The ethical dilemma is a different story of course.)

[@fairwearth690]

@@pbwithjeremy Thank YOU for your dedication to dispelling myths and misinformation!

[@Samsona75]

I'm Annette from Halifax, NS. I've just started watching you the past month, and I've been enjoying your family adventures in plant based eating. I've been following Dr. David Jennings (St. Michael's Hospital) Portfolio Protocol Diet. It has been a struggle to keep to eating this way when no one I know (including my husband) eats this way. It is tough when everyone around you thinks you're an extremist. The Standard North American Diet is so pervasive. Eating out is near impossible, there's so much butter/fat in everything. Cooking for yourself is the best solution. I've appreciated your cookbook reviews a lot. Thank you!

[@Moralatheist101]

Vegans and Vegetarians have a higher incidence of having children with autism. Plant-based diets will not provide sufficient protein, amino acids, or essential nutrients like choline, which are crucial for brain health and development. Animal products like beef, eggs, fish, chicken, and dairy are rich sources of choline. B12 deficiency and iron deficiency are another avenue that being a vegan/vegetarian can take you down. Vegans are really big on "natural and organic" but they do not hesitate in taking processed supplements to cover the nutrients their diet CANNOT give them.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Annette! So sorry that you're having troubles with support around you. Halifax in particular is such a seafood centre as well. It's getting easier to eat out, but I find it's best to call ahead - or just eat before if you're going out with a group and then just enjoy the social aspect. I hope you can use our community here for support!

[@HappyCat3096]

In the 50s and 60s dinner was meat + starch (potatoes, rice) + green veggie + orange veggie + salad. We ate a lot more veggies and fruit back then.

[@Moralatheist101]

We ate a lot more meat, butter and animal fat back then. We didn't have to eat a ton of starches or vegetables because meat and saturated fat satiated us. Stop skewing the past to make your point. Meat was the focal point of every meal. Breads and starches did not. There was no pizza with sauce and veg. There was not bread bowl soup. There was no pasta with no meat.

[@HappyCat3096]

@@Moralatheist101 These are based on my personal memories of meals my mother made. Meal planning guidelines at the time also stressed having an orange and green vegetable with the meal. Stop trying to invalidate my personal experiences!

[@danielpincus221]

@@HappyCat3096 what were the orange vegetables? Carrots? What else?

[@sarahpauline4904]

@@danielpincus221 yam, squash, peppers, pumpkins

[@carmadefries3729]

My family grew a huge garden every summer. Meat was mostly seasoning and never the biggest thing on our plates. Grandma canned and froze vegetables and homemade soups. I still eat this way, minus animal products. I have MS and a plant-based diet really helps my symptoms. Unfortunately I spent too many years eating fast and cheap in the pursuit of a career. New appreciation for the diet I was raised on. I was born in ‘71 but spent the majority of my early years in rural country surrounded by family.

[@virginiatibbetts1551]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m working on my daughter, her husband and my two precious grandkids. My 9 year old granddaughter loves my sweet potato brownies made with date sauce I make a la Chef AJ and loves any kind of bean, especially garbanzos. I’m Virginia from Orange County, California.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Love that you bake with your granddaughter and she loves that brownie!!!

[@vi3472]

Fantastic video! Interesting and informative! I will be sharing it, for sure.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@starchyshauna]

Awesome video Jeremy! I love the truth telling you're doing, it's super helpful🥰

[@pbwithjeremy]

My pleasure!

[@margiemcquillan8279]

Can't wait for your cookbook ❤

[@pbwithjeremy]

Working on it!

[@charBSI]

Great video I shared it with friends that still eat SAD. Char from DE.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Char!

[@judyshepherd5477]

Just curious where in DE? I live in Cecil County MD. It might be nice to connect with other WFPB people in the area.

[@joejillfariss218]

Very well presented, Jeremy! We need more people to get this very important message! Suggesting that one doesn't have to go "all in" or be "perfect"! Change out one meal every day for a week, like breakfast! When you start feeling better just from one small change, imagine how going "all in" will make you feel after you get a little "taste" of it! Thanks for all you do!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Joe - this is awesome :)

[@paulinemcgee351]

Great video Jeremy. We have SAD here too Standard Aussie Diet. There’s so much fast food around these days I am amazed at how busy they are when I drive past. There’s obviously a market for it and people think it’s the normal thing to do. So glad that I found WFPB and a healthier way to live. Thank you for the shout out yay

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're welcome. And yes, no shortage of people at the drive in

[@starchyshauna]

Wow! I would've never known Australia had a SAD too, I guess fast food is pretty much everywhere now. I feel the same, SO GLAD I found WFPB!!!

[@thomashugus5686]

I went plant based 6 months ago at the young age of 74! I love it. It is very satiating and I do not miss meat at all! My blood pressure is perfect my weight is back in a healthy range losing 11% of my body weight. Exercise has become enjoyable again and hopefully it may add a few more quality years to my life!😊

[@cherylofarrell7517]

Yes please, come to Austin!!! Have you ever thought about having a meet and greet? I'm sure all of us Texans would like to come meet your family and maybe have a WFPB meal all together?? That would be so cool

[@CaroAbebe]

I misread “meat and greet”. It made me nearly jump out of my chair 😅

[@cherylofarrell7517]

@@CaroAbebe lol, I can only imagine, lol

[@yvonneweldon9928]

I think it’s a great idea - them come to central Florida and do it there too!!

[@pbwithjeremy]

PBwJ American Road Trip! :)

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hrm..... maybe a PB with J American roadtrip should be in the works....

[@cleaningisselfcare]

Thanks for another great video! -Ali from Kansas City, Missouri

[@bernadetteswanson3304]

I'm KCMO, too!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks Ali!

[@carolannmartin798]

You need to come back to Sudbury Jeremy. We have a new addition to the places you mentioned. It’s called Eat Plants and it’s on Notre Dame Avenue. Not only is it plant based but it is S.O.S free. Have a great long weekend.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Ohhhhhhh - I might just have to.... thanks!!!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

The SAD or the standard western diet because the SAD isn't just an American diet and it depends too much on animal products and ultra processed foods which are contributing to many of the chronic diseases. Another fantastic video Jeremy and yes the wfpb diet is much more healthy than the standard western diet because there's no animal foods and not as much ultra processed foods. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤ Jeremy and family.

[@willp.8120]

@@davidthescottishvegan Nothing wrong with unprocessed meats. They are good for you.

[@Kalarandir]

I am not a vegetarian, but the underlying message is eat a wholefood diet. Ditch the UHPF and carbs.

[@pisces89]

Please do “Plants Only Kitchen by Gaz Oakley” 😃

[@CaroAbebe]

Thanks, Jeremy! Since I’ve gone completely plant based, our meals are far more varied than they used to be. SAD people don’t even realise how monotonous and boring the usual fare mostly is.

[@pbwithjeremy]

100%

[@yvonneweldon9928]

I agree completely- we have so much more variety than those SAD diners.

[@dellisgibbs5823]

Really loved listening to u and your presentation.

[@pbwithjeremy]

So nice of you

[@claudiahost8673]

Jeremy, you did a masterful job of explaining what can become a complicated & off-putting story. Your explanation is empathetic and not judgemental. Simply very very approachable! Brilliant that you share your story & photo and include recipes. What a great public service! Thank you! My 1 addition would be to let people know "cravability good scientists" have made the processed foods additive. Maybe a few words about how one might experience and deal with those cravings should they rear their ugly heads.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you Claudia! That's a great idea for a future video.

[@jackiequintero24]

I got it already I just don"t know how to download the books

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh no - there should be a help option on their website - if not let me know and I'll help sort it out!!!!

[@PatriceWalker]

I've been watching the Hollywood Medium where Tyler Henry connects folks with people who have died. One thing that has struck me is that person after person after person has died from some form of cancer (around 80% of the videos I've watched) with heart disease a close second. The only thing I can think that would cause this number of cancer deaths is what people are eating, namely meat, eggs, and dairy. This video seems to confirm that. Thanks for sharing.

[@PatriceWalker]

@@daggettbeaver242 could very well be. What environmental factors are you concerned about?

[@Pattycake1974]

He said processed food replaced home cooked meals. Nothing about eating meat, eggs, and dairy.

[@Greenilady13]

Awesome video. What did you put in Thrive so I can look for it? Beth B in Sarasota, FL

[@pbwithjeremy]

I don’t have anything in it. Just promoting others work :)

[@carolannmartin798]

Thank you Jeremy for another great video. Most of what you are talking about I know is true but I didn’t know how to explain it to the people I love. Now I’m just telling them to watch your videos along with some other amazing knowledgeable vegan KZbin people. Please keep doing what you are doing. I know I have mentioned this before but I would be first in line if you wrote a recipe cookbook. Just saying. 😄

[@pbwithjeremy]

So glad it's helpful for your family! We're working on the book right now :) It will likely be an e-book with a print-on-demand option. If we were to try and work with a publisher it would take YEARS to get it out and we want to be able to control it. But we're doing it all on our own so - learning curve!!! :)

[@kittybeck151]

I eat this way & love it. However, the problem is it involves a lot of food prep & home cooking, which is a challenge now that I am older. I don't have as much energy & it is harder to make dinner. Also many young people do not know how to cook, so this may not appeal to them. Do public schools even offer cooking classes anymore? We need to bring back these classes, also basic sewing, wood shop, auto shop. I am glad that I got to learn basic cooking & baking in junior high school & also from my mom, who was a great cook.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I grew up with shop and home-economics - some schools still have it. Here's a tip - when you cook make a big batch and freeze some portions for another week - do this enough days in a row and then you just need to eat one new meal a week, freeze the extra portions, and eat the leftovers the rest of the week!

[@kittybeck151]

@@pbwithjeremy Good idea. I do that sometimes. I should do it more. I just had a sandwich tonight & some raw veggies because I was too tired to make a salad.

[@JPMasonDun]

Awesome! I think some of the problem is the majority of Americans don’t exercise too! Health isn’t a priority.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Yup

[@susanhodges3730]

Thank you!

[@cherylrussell9074]

I really likes this informational video. I love history and this was so good. I want to share with husband who is on the tight rope to going plant based.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Please do! This might help push him over the edge to give it a go!

[@laurachristianson1688]

All I can say is growing up in the sixties overweight children were rare and honestly fat shamed. We were active played outside because it was fun and lacked parental supervision (organized sports, nope). Our dinners were indeed meat starch veggie. Although even then the meat part was always drowned in catsup.

[@Ivan_Mohnke]

The name of this channel is so apt for this video

[@pbwithjeremy]

What do you mean?

[@JohannaZee]

I love toys this video! Johanna from Brattleboro, Vermont.😊

[@mrs.g5934]

Is anyone else having issues getting the thrive bundle with the link provided

[@pbwithjeremy]

This one works: www.thrivebundle.com/a/2147746056/8XsTgYyd

[@justynaaleksiejuk1802]

I'm not a vegan, not even a vegetarian, but I realised that since I had moved out from family home and eat a lot less meat now I feel physically better. All my childhood I had stomach-ache issues and no one really knew what was the problem. And after 20 years the solution became so easy. Oh, and any of doctors didn't even think about some maybe not obvious (meat) eating thing. They just said to not to eat deeply fried, very sweet or very sour food. Dude, thanks a lot, I knew it for a long time. I'm Justine from Poland.

[@Moralatheist101]

What other things did you give up? Do you drink or smoke? Do you exercise? The fact of the matter is that you are eating "healthier" by giving up processed foods, but you are not eating a species appropriate diet which happens to be carnivore. We as a species have spent millions of years eating meat and only 10,000 years eating plants. Until you try an all-meat diet, you have no idea of what feeling healthy really means. Eat like a lion, not a pig.

[@justynaaleksiejuk1802]

@@Moralatheist101 Dude, I was eating big amount of meat for 20 years of my life and had stomach issues. Now I eat the minimal amount of it and the issues disappeared. What is hard to understand here?

[@pbwithjeremy]

You're not a lion, or a pig. You're a human. You live in a house and type messages to people on a computer. Please stop making random comparisons between species.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Hi Justine - I'm so glad that you're listening to your body and making changes! Let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

[@Moralatheist101]

@@pbwithjeremy We are an animal most closely related in our digestive and dietary physiology to meat eaters. There is nothing random about this comparison and all you'd need to do is pick up a book now and then that doesn't support your bias.

[@ginal2643]

Loved this and all your vids. I've got my first coloscopy coming up and having to do the prior 3 to 4 day low fiber prep part. I'm so used to eating & enjoying the higher fiber, colorful foods that it's UGH. But, I realize it's only temporary and it's super important so I'm fully on board. It occurred to me that I haven't seen any vegan or WFPB vlogger talk about colonoscopies or do anything related to complying with the low fiber aspect. I think it could be helpful. You're real deal, down to earth enough to do a vid like that! 😊 Just a suggestion. Tofu's on the allowed list but got to keep it bland, apparently. As soon as this is over, I'm gonna have the tastiest damn smoothie followed by a bigass salad and yummy dinner!

[@lynnritchie231]

Is this a standard thing in the States? We only have colonoscopies in the UK if we have symptoms requiring investigation.

[@ginal2643]

@@lynnritchie231 it's routine in the states and should be elsewhere. Our SAD is super bad. The age to begin getting colonoscopies has been reduced to 45 because they are seeing so many cases of colon and stomach type cancers here in younger adults.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I mean - I'm likely due to get one at some point... and if I have to go through the experience I might as well make a video about it :)

[@ggjr61]

I’m primarily plant based and always feel much worse if I stray. However, I know people who absolutely cannot eat plant based particularly a relative who has severe Crohn’s disease and another who just went through and elimination diet that ended up eliminating a lot of plant foods as well as dairy. He eats what he can but it’s not enough. While a plant based diet may be best for the majority there are definitely people for whom it’s not appropriate.

[@pbwithjeremy]

What is it they can’t eat? Share this article with them: www.everydayhealth.com/crohns-disease/diet/can-plant-based-diet-help-treat-your-crohns-disease/

[@k.h.6991]

Unfortunately, what these people eat isn't suddenly healthy for them, just because they're avoiding short term discomfort.

[@judyshepherd5477]

Look up Cassidy Gundersen. She cured her Crohn's with a plant based diet and wrote a book about it. ​@@pbwithjeremy

[@martarico186]

Fully agree.

[@mrs.g5934]

Please guide me…please. I need this. How and where can I start? I have high blood pressure and cholesterol. I want change. I’ve tried almost every diet on the market~I want a life change not a goal.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Keep watching our videos, but if you're really in need of more support consider joining our membership for like minded people with similar goals and zero judgement: pb-with-j.mn.co/share/QuUfcNcJfJrorP4n?

[@mrs.g5934]

@@pbwithjeremythank you. I will look now and make an investment in me.

[@pbwithjeremy]

:)

[@daggettbeaver242]

Go watch videos by Dr Caldwell Esselstyn

[@janinem5196]

Great video. I tell anyone who asks, "anything you can eat, I can eat vegan." I'll have been an ethical vegan for 13 years on the 10th of September, and I'm always striving to be more WFPB, eating less processed stuff. I'm Janine from Asbury Park, NJ.

[@Moralatheist101]

Anything you can eat might be vegan - but only meat will give you every nutrient you need without a supplement. B12, DHA, etc. Conversion rate on iron and omegas is less than 15% AT BEST and many people can't convert. Even if you were to eat spinach in the amount of the iron you need, adjusted for conversion, the oxalates would kill you.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I love that - now I'm singing that in my head ala "Anything you can do, I can do better" :)

[@kerryandamy3254]

You make me want to eat healthy foods. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Oh wow. Thank you!

[@joyfulgal777]

This is excellent and so well done! Thank you!

[@alycer.8158]

🙌🙌 and this is y I'm a subscriber to your channel ....

[@pbwithjeremy]

I appreciate that

[@Godisgood0008]

Hmm I’m always conflicted between going completely plant-based or having meat, seafood, and poultry in my diet. I like plant based but I do know that many vegetables contain anti-nutrients but when eating meat for example, we are fully able to acquire the nutrients. Also, there were a lot more farmers in the 1900’s so bacon and eggs were a staple to their diet and vegetables were actually used occasionally to give their food flavor. It’s hard to believe that vegetables are good for us to eat when most vegetables contain natural pesticides in them to prevent insects from killing their plant since vegetables do not have seeds. If plants want to prevent insects from eating their plant, why do we eat them? Also, some people that are vegetarian/vegan tend to be malnourished and I believe it’s due to our bodies not being able to fully take in the nutrients said to be in plants (vegetables)

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s great that you’re exploring what works best for you, and it’s understandable to feel conflicted. There’s a lot of information out there about plant-based vs. omnivorous diets, so it can be tough to decide. Regarding anti-nutrients, it’s true that plants contain compounds like phytates and oxalates, but cooking, soaking, or sprouting can reduce their impact, making nutrients more bioavailable. Plus, many plant foods contain protective nutrients that actually enhance overall health, like fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. As for meat, poultry, and seafood, they do provide certain nutrients like B12 and heme iron more readily than plant-based sources. However, a well-planned plant-based diet can meet all of your nutritional needs too, though it might take some awareness of things like B12, DHA, and iron sources. The idea of vegetables containing natural defenses, like pesticides, is interesting-these compounds can actually benefit us as humans in small amounts by boosting our immune system. Many of these natural chemicals are responsible for some of the health benefits of vegetables, such as their antioxidant properties. In terms of malnutrition, it often comes down to how any diet is balanced. Both plant-based and meat-based diets can leave people malnourished if they’re not well-rounded. On a vegetarian or vegan diet, being mindful of essential nutrients and how to source them is key. But it’s also important to note that with today’s understanding of nutrition, many people thrive on plant-based diets when they make sure to cover all their nutritional bases. At the end of the day, it’s about finding what works for your body and lifestyle. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but whatever path you choose, balance and variety are important!

[@Radiancegrace]

You are just so good for this planet🙏🏻

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thank you :)

[@viviendaquino8364]

And the animals.

[@azlizzie]

ADHD here. At night I'm usually out of energy. Sundays though. Sundays I can meal prep. If I have to chop at night it's not gonna happen. Any meal prep type and batch cooking people out there to share??

[@pbwithjeremy]

Let's Eat Plants has some good ones :)

[@azlizzie]

@@pbwithjeremy Thank you!

[@little_threads_of_grace]

I eat a lot of nuts (cashews, two brazil nuts a day for selenium, almonds), yogurt, white cheese, potatoes, vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, broccoli. Sometimes rice, sometimes oatmeal. A banana a day. I make a fruit smoothie on occasion. I can't stomach eggs or red meat or chicken and I rarely eat fish. I don't know what my diet is called but it's mostly "whole foods" I think.

[@Moralatheist101]

Gosh - You must be really deficient in B12, Taurine, choline, carnosine, creatine, DHA, D3, and iron. Might should look into that. Non-heme iron only has a conversion rate of less than 15%. You'd die from oxalate poisoning if you ate enough spinach to cover your daily requirements IF your conversion rate was at its max. The conversion rate from ALA to DHA is even less and very inefficient. So enjoy taking your mass produced, synthetic and processed supplements. Cuz there is no way to get everything you need from plants.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Sounds like you're in the realm of the Blue Zones diet - which is 90% WFPB and then they sometimes include a little oil or meat as a topping.

[@wintersprite]

The main problem is people eating too much ultra-processed foods and added sugar. Also too many refined carbs. The food pyramid is messed up with saying you should be eating 6-11 servings of cereal, bread, pasta, etc. In general meat, dairy, and eggs aren’t the problem. I’m trying to work on eating more whole foods, however I do eat meat, dairy, and eggs, and am not giving that up. There is no one single diet that is right for everyone. The key to any healthy diet is cutting down on added sugars and ultra-processed foods. The low fat fad of the 1980s and 1990s wasn’t good because when you take the fat out, in order to make the product palatable, more sugar was added in. Margarine had been out for many years before it was found out that trans fats are the worse kind f fats for health. Also, too much of any food, be it animal-based, plant-based or even water, can be harmful.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks for this thoughtful response. We're very much on the same page with our ideology. I'd argue that as long as you're eating a balance in the plant-based world you'll be pretty free from harm - and there's so much abundance to choose from. Thanks for doubling-down on our shared points here - and thanks for watching!

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

Great synopsis. But I have to add, all of this "innovation" and degraded crop and food production wasn't only to "feed more people" and "make more money," it was calculated and conspired by private/public interests, in collusion with big medicine, ultimately to undermine the health, and therefore sovereignty and ability to think clearly, of the populace. The problem has always been the hoarding of land, wealth and natural resources by a few to exploit, disenfranchise and disempower the majority. But GOOD NEWS!! Most of us can still choose to eat a whole food, plant based diet, choose what media we listen to and watch, and how we move our bodies. God has made is so we can still use our free will to choose to do the right thing for our and our family's health and wellbeing.

[@nicoledamato4741]

Yum yum yum. WFPB foods are my favorite foods. I avoid nutritional yeast because of the added B 12. That B12 makes me feel bad. I can use hydroxy- B12. I special order it. Tofu is weird to me.

[@pbwithjeremy]

What makes Tofu "weird"?

[@KeaneOnHealth]

Love this! So many benefits from eating REAL food 🙏♥️

[@pbwithjeremy]

Absolutely!!

[@gaBetibu]

. . . you're genius...bringing such value to us on such an urgent subject . . . I was wondering how in the world you were going to add humor to such material...you pulled it off superbly . . . 🥰🥰🥰

[@pbwithjeremy]

thank you!

[@each1teach141]

You are simply a beautiful human being. Thank you

[@pbwithjeremy]

Awww thank you

[@brendabathurst6921]

Excellent video Btw.. I love your background.. it’s gorgeous 👍

[@pbwithjeremy]

Thanks! That's my back office :)

[@antheaphillips5679]

Now do Canada. 😁 Kidding! Sort of … I’m actually curious - does Canada have the same issues with a SAD (SCD?) as the US does?

[@pbwithjeremy]

It’s the same here exactly. Sadly.

[@antheaphillips5679]

@@pbwithjeremy 😕

[@garrettdouglass4549]

I remember traveling to Paris several decades ago, and hearing the media outrage of McDonald’s putting a restaurant in Paris. The ultimate insult was that it was on the Champs-Elysee. So, of course, I had to walk by and check it out the monumental problem. It was crowded with a waiting line! I had no intention of eating there and I was sure it would be mostly empty. Quelle surprise. Even the French are just as easily tempted. One of my favorite things to eat when I visit Canada, is poutine. Unfortunately I gave it up a while back, but I found a restaurant here in St. Louis that makes a vegan version. It’s good but not great. Have you run across any vegan versions?

[@daggettbeaver242]

​@@pbwithjeremy then why not cover Canadas issues instead of focusing on the US.

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@daggettbeaver242 Because 80% of my viewers are in the US. And our issues are relatively the same.

[@chargermopar]

Never been overweight myself, always very thin. However I am not plant based but meat based. Fast food is mostly plant based anyway. The key to health seems to be in avoiding anything from a factory. If you can catch and cook, or pick and eat it's better. Cooking and fermentation can male inedible things nutritious. As for me I never eat leaves, roots stems or seeds.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Leaves, roots stems and seeds make up a lot of very tasty and nutritious things. Being thin is great, but it doesn't tell the entire story. How often do you have your bloodwork done to check your levels?

[@chargermopar]

@@pbwithjeremy The last time I went to a doctor was in 1996. I told him I wanted to die of a heart attack after he warned me I had the highest cholesterol of any 28 year old he had seen!

[@pbwithjeremy]

And that didn't make you want to make a change?

[@chargermopar]

@@pbwithjeremy I felt great, had grown to a height greater than anyone else in my family ever, grades went up in school, I have had no health issues. Why would I listen to the advice of an obese doctor who was breathing hard just standing next to me not exercising? I walked out the door and down the stairs to my car and realized I would rather be dead than obese and suffering!

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@chargermopar Why are those the only two options? Most people who eat the way you're talking ARE obese and suffering. Most people who eat the way I do aren't. Not sure what you're trying to accomplish here...

[@RCohle452]

Got an ad for kfc midway through your video. How ironic.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Ugh. Sadly there’s no option to choose the type of ads :(. And it’s different depends on who watches.

[@graphicmaterial5947]

"A swell dinner ready in less than 25 minutes"? I cook my steak in less than 10, haha!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Maybe take a few more minutes and add some veggies to that plate!

[@mattm1686]

Yeah, I think the biggest issue is sugar the over consumption of sugar in everything we eat if you eat whole foods be vegetables or carnivore a.k.a. meat you’ll have a much better health outcome

[@pbwithjeremy]

Agreed on the sugar

[@prairiecherie5743]

NAFLD is also on the rise.

[@pbwithjeremy]

100%

[@phylissh365]

Get healthy on the Carnivore Diet. Dr. Ken Berry

[@pattiannepascual]

can you put all the things, ads, etc, AFTER the video ?

[@pbwithjeremy]

I don’t get to decide where the ads go. Sorry!

[@ggjr61]

Would you watch them if he did?

[@gaBetibu]

​@@ggjr61 . . . 😊

[@johnshafer7214]

I went carnivore and my health became better. Eating foods that my great grandparents ate.

[@pbwithjeremy]

That’s great to hear that you’ve found a way of eating that works for you! It’s true that our ancestors' diets were different, but they also varied widely depending on location, access to food, and cultural practices. Many of our great-grandparents did eat more whole foods, which is something we can all benefit from, whether plant-based or animal-based. At the same time, our understanding of nutrition has evolved since then. We now know that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes can offer powerful health benefits, including lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. These plant-based foods provide fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins and minerals that many of us don't get enough of. Ultimately, everyone’s body responds differently, and it’s great that you found what works for you. I think the key is making sure our diets are balanced, sustainable, and supportive of long-term health. Keep doing what makes you feel your best, and it’s always good to stay open to learning about how different foods can affect us over time. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@mutecommercials]

I do the same thing, I just keep the steak, as long as you avoid ultra processed food and exercise you will lose weight. Just avoid sugar, and carbs, and as long as you exercise you will lose weight.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Carbs shouldn’t all be lumped into one category. Carbs are part of a healthy balanced diet. Just eat them in whole food form.

[@sarahpauline4904]

Red meat, such as beef, lamb and pork, has been classified as a Group 2A carcinogen

[@epiphoney]

Nothing like a plant based, high oxalate diet.

[@pbwithjeremy]

I'm addressing oxalates in an upcoming video this week. SPOILER: The foods that are highest in oxalates are also high in fiber, magnesium, potassium, and phytate. These are actually stone inhibitors and help flush out the oxalates. So.... it's a bit of a myth.

[@patriciasallee4695]

Texas is cool vibe wise, but temperature wise, she's not real cool. Hopefully that's what you contributor meant 🙂

[@pbwithjeremy]

They said it wasn't cool

[@mattm1686]

But if you look on the other side, there are many athletes of all kinds who just eat meat and are super healthy

[@pbwithjeremy]

And there's lots that are even healthier and won't die of heart disease when they're older!

[@martarico186]

I'd say more than 42 % are obese. Where i live, being thin is unusual.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Something to do with the carnivore thing you mentioned in the other post.

[@martarico186]

Im carnivore and it's great and doable

[@pbwithjeremy]

Any way of eating is doable... for a time period.

[@stellarsymphony7214]

You should add the references you used to make this video. In a world of misinformation, you need to back your claims.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Which ones do you want more information on?

[@pbwithjeremy]

Anything I mentioned in this video is public knowledge that a quick google search will corroborate .

[@stellarsymphony7214]

@@pbwithjeremy I'm very aware of the benefits of a wfpb diet. But I don't think it's public knowledge. Too many people still think you need meat to get protein. It's just good practice to cite specific studies if you will make sweeping claims about health and nutrition. Also, that bit about what americans ate in the early 1900s definitely needs some references. Any carnivore can just as easily say "americans ate lots of butter, milk and steak" without any reference and people will believe it.

[@pbwithjeremy]

@@stellarsymphony7214 Thanks for the suggestion - I'll work to add it into future content!

[@morbidcorpse5954]

Dude spent 3 minutes talking about nothing

[@pbwithjeremy]

We do intros here. You can skip them.

[@mattm1686]

Sorry, humans were never designed to just eat vegetables. We are meat eaters we wouldn’t of created the human race without meat!

[@pbwithjeremy]

Actually we were.

[@homergump3]

Eat meat, no wheat.

[@pbwithjeremy]

Wheat doesn’t cause heart disease and cancer.

[@petersarubbi]

The fruits and vegetables today are not the same as hundreds of years ago or even 100 years ago... nutrients have been depleted from the soil.. and everything is bred to be sweeter and look better to hold up in storage... fruit contains so much sugar now that it's practically candy... a little bit of fruit in season is probably ok... and anything milled into flour is also highly processed. If you're going to incorporate tofu you need to make sure it's organic and non gmo... what you're touting is better than fast food and only shopping from the middle aisles of the supermarket but there are clean sources of animal protein that are affordable and nutritious ... 😊

[@pbwithjeremy]

The changes in animal protein has undergone waaaaaay more changes in the last 100 year - the last decade even! And the majority of the world doesn't have access to the VERY small amount of animal protein that isn't part of a factory farm system. I'll take more whole food plant-based diet anyway for optimal health.