Reversing Middle Age Weight Gain | Dr. Neal Barnard Live Q&A

[@madnezz1961]

Im 61, and was 403 lbs and could barely walk so no exercise, I have lost 100 lbs in under 6 months eat WFPB Vegan and I have eaten some processed vegan foods. another 110 to go

[@melyndaduh3501]

Congrats! Keep up the good work...I mean eating.

[@rosannaburgess714]

Good job, keep it going! I know you feel better.

[@susanbaker-schloth1152]

KEEP LOSING.. I broke my back last June in a slip & fall accident at a swimming pool in Ecuador , where I live. I wanted & needed to lose 15 lbs to "lighten the load". on my poor back. So adopted PLANT BASED diet, listened to Neal Barnard regularly - intermittent fasting about 14 hours overnight. MARVELLOUS resultados - I am 20 yrs older than you... never been obese as you ( not a crime but much harder) increase your high activity level and stick to it for a year or more... your life will be yours again - trust me on this.and with no real hunger EVER... just don't GIVE UP! ..

[@DJMovit]

Congratulations 👏🎉 I started at 450, down to 390...got to 385 but just gained 5...eating to late in the day...bed early. Losing about a pound or 2 week to week...

[@madnezz1961]

@@DJMovit wtg, congrats

[@angelahill3556]

I lost 150lbs in three years. The last two and a half years I have been WFPB and will never go back. Dr. Barnard is one of my WFPB doctors who saved my life. I love you Dr. Barnard and God Bless you. ❤️

[@madnezz1961]

F A N T A S T I C

[@pbatlake]

Congratulations Angela!

[@BlueSky-pk3wj]

@@madnezz1961WFPB????

[@Golka79]

I am the only vegan in my family and I do love to watch The Exam Room and read Plant Based News and other things like that so I know I'm not alone and I always learn something new. So thank you very much gentlemen 😊.

[@YOUTRAINFITNESS]

Malgorzata, that's great and hopefully your lifestyle will soon influence your family and friends. That's been my experience. Best wishes

[@vfran838]

You are definitely not alone.

[@AB-12345]

It's good to know that your family is wise and reasonable and didn't get manipulated into these lies.

[@michelekobayashi890]

Thank you Chuck & Dr. Barnard! I am a 61 year old woman originally from Detroit living in Yokohama, Japan for the last 36 years. I have lost a total of 6 kg ( about 13 lbs ) since I've been here. We eat so many kinds of vegetable & rice here; not a lot of fats like nuts & seeds . My triglycerides has gone down from over 200 down to 147. According to my Dr ( who worked at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor) I am very healthy!

[@guidetopermanentpeace7523]

But i m curious so far i knw in japan all meals have animal.protein n in BF usually fish n eggs both

[@guidetopermanentpeace7523]

May b u lost weight cz veggies n animal.protein on palte brings amt of carbs dwn Juz curious to knw

[@AB-12345]

No. You are not. By eating plants you expose yourself for glyphosate and heavy metals which are in abundance in this form of food.

[@selloanebreeding3218]

I love the calm and kind demeanor of Dr. Barnard as he imparts his knowledge. That alone gives me a yes to committing to a healthier version of me at 62 and 240 lbs. Thanks a ton 😊 See you on the next video. ❤ 🙏🏿

[@fernmcdonough8440]

Love Dr. Barnard: he's science-based, reasonable and compassionate.

[@angelapotts2749]

Thank you both for your tireless work in educating us all for a better a life. Once a person goes entirely plant-based, the results within just a few weeks make them KNOW it’s the right thing to do. You just FEEL BETTER almost immediately. ❤️

[@ceolbeats7182]

Exactly🤣

[@drentsheideschaap]

By starting to eat vegan I lost 14 kg in 2 months : 61 kg and 179 cm. Sitting did hurt. I have never been so tired. Slept 16 hours a day. So after 2 months I went vegetarian. Went back to 63 kg. I kept eating vegetarian for 7 years. The worst years of my life. After 7 years it was enough and I stopped eating vegetarian. In 3 months I was back on 75 kg and had my energy back. So vegetable eating is not good for everybody. My daughter is vegan and my wife vegetarian and I am the cook.

[@jaylynn444]

@@drentsheideschaap I am a holistic nutritionist, and the people who say what you just said are the people who were doing it wrong. What’s true of ANY diet/ eating plan in the world is: a varied diet is the healthiest diet. People tend to eat a handful of the same meals day after day after day, and you can get the fuel for your body that we need when we do that. Also, we need more than 55% of raw foods in our diets for us to get the enzymes we need to properly digest our food, as well as other metabolic functions our bodies. I highly recommend following some awesome people on KZbin for quick and easy delicious healthy recipes. My favorites are Markus Rothkranz, Fully raw Kristina, Neto craves

[@CastledarkDweller27]

Gosh i love you 2! Always learn something new from you Dear Doc & Chuck! And i could honestly watch you 2 everyday! Hang on a sec....I DOOOO watch you 2 everyday!! lol. How very fortunate i feel! We are SOOO LUCKY to have FREE access to THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH about nutrition & diet. THANKYOU GUYS! SO VERY MUCH XOX

[@samanthab5006]

Having control of what food is in your environment is what I find most helpful. I'm fortunate that my household is vegan and I work from home. When we moved across the country to be near family we lived with my parents for a few months and ate so much accidentally vegan junk food because it was there. Edit: It's much easier to resist junk food once or twice a week at the store then every time I open the fridge.

[@cmdunn1972]

I understand the frustration of being surrounded by vegan junk food. We have a few vegan restaurant options here, but most are far from whole foods, and are mostly plant based burgers and pizzas. It would be refreshing to have an honest conversation about the effect of location on healthy options and lifestyles.

[@johnnyblue4799]

I was in a better position as a vegan when I wasn't working from home. Right now the only "exercise" I'm getting is walking from the bedroom to my desk... before I was biking 40 min one way. It shows...

[@ceolbeats7182]

@@johnnyblue4799 Purchase a stationary exercise bike stand & get cycling again👍🏽

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@ceolbeats7182 Got one... boring. Not the same feeling.

[@ceolbeats7182]

@@johnnyblue4799 Put some sounds on👍🏽

[@starcatcher3691]

Even as a vegan I did overeat. I am still slim at 55 but I am really practicing not overeating and even goi g to bed with an empty stomach Excellent way to stay slim.

[@jgrysiak6566]

I drink water @ night now or sometimes if hungry just have a piece of fruit. Fills me up! No more heavy late meals

[@mastandstars]

Chuck is so good at this job. He does such a nice presentation of the questions.

[@sandybayes]

I love watching and learning the very latest in the WFPB world! Thank you both!

[@monicaa78]

Dr. Barnard is right. I don't have a network, so I watch the exam room which acts as my accountability partner. I even mentioned it in a comment on another video. It's working. I'm getting more consistent and loosing weight. I have also started attending the PCRM cooking classes once a month to stay encouraged and taste new PCRM recipies! 😋

[@jgrysiak6566]

Chef A.J. on U tube is another network I follow. She has lotsa Dr.'s & recipe demos & live chat.

[@vanessaryan6110]

Thank you, your channel is so informative.

[@CyclingRochelle]

I went plant based over a year ago and now weigh as much as I did as a teenager. However, my post-menopausal body is not shaped like a teenager. You can be thin all your life, but hormones change and will, thus, hold weight differently.

[@starcatcher3691]

When does that happen. I am 6 months in with no period at 55 and my body has not changed really.

[@CyclingRochelle]

@@starcatcher3691 Holding weight differently was not a good thing in my case. I lost a bra size and lost my butt and gained in my stomach. Be glad you are holding onto your girlish shape.

[@jasontaylor500]

@@CyclingRochelle Hi Rochelle, You sound very healthy and great job going plant-based. I have been plant-based for about 2 years myself. I would consider the following things. 1) How active am I? 2) What is my muscle to fat ratio. Being skinny doesn't necessary mean you are healthy. You need muscle and cardio as well. Also a point of note. Having the majority of your fat located in your stomach region is not great. It mean you have more visceral fat which is not a great thing. Overall you seem like your on the right track but consider my comment and the comments of the people above. Good luck.

[@robbielynmccrary872]

menopause causes serious decrease of estrogen the traffic police of fat storage. low estrogen means no police to tell the fat where to deposit itself. dr ben bickman metabolic scientist.

[@Atheria444]

Sadly correct. I'm still very thin, but look like I have rickets now. My arms and legs have gotten thinner while my stomach looks pregnant. :-(

[@suekelly7452]

Thank you Dr Barnard, like you say , I am a “Lone Ranger” , been Plant Based for approx 6 yrs , have kept my weight steady , but would love to lose a few lbs . I find your advise excellent and will keep on trying , Thankyou x

[@RK-tf8pq]

With cinnamon, one has to be careful about how much to consume depending upon variety used. There are two varieties; Cassia (Cinnamonum cassia), a Chinese variety, and Ceylon cinnamon (Cennamonum verum). In the US grocery stores one will generally find cassia, and if it does not specify otherwise, you can assume it is cassia. The Chinese variety is cheaper, but one needs to limit the daily consumption, as a quarter teaspoon even a few times a week may be too much for small children and a daily teaspoon would exceed the tolerable upper safety limit for adults. Liver issues are caused by a substance called coumarin present in cassia, (coumarin is toxic to liver above the safe consumption limit). The Ceylon variety does not have coumarin so it is better to consume, but it is more expensive. The Ceylon variety can be found online (or possibly at Indian grocery stores). Both varieties are anti-Inflammatory and have high antioxidants content, but the Ceylon variety does not reduce blood sugar spike (cassia when consumed with food reduces the blood sugar spike and it seems that it is coumarin which blunts the blood sugar spike). Personally I use the Ceylon variety due to its better safety profile. Dr. Greger has a video comparing the two varieties on Nutrition Facts Organization website

[@tariqalodat720]

Thanks for posting this. God bless you.

[@anatlevy8485]

Thank you for all the information Dr. Barnard. I'm doing it for a month now and dropped 2 KG already. Ordered your book too. So greatfull

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another interesting and informative episode Chuck Carroll and Neal Barnard. Giving us the accurate information needed to make healthy decisions about our lifestyle.

[@Bluebell1275]

I literally love this doctor 👩‍⚕️🥰

[@vfran838]

Please have a talk about how to lose the last 20 pounds when you are already plant based. I lost 50 lbs on a Whole Food Plant Based diet (unprocessed) but gained some back during the Pandemic and can't seem to lose. And by the way - I was inspired to go Plant Based after seeing Dr. Barnard on PBS.

[@Atheria444]

Today is day 5 back on VERY low fat (like none) and very high carb eating as I'm tired of eating minuscule portions of fattier stuff. I am now losing weight I don't need to lose and am adding more calories in gradually to see how much I can handle. There does seem to be something about "the fat you eat is the fat you wear" after all...especially as a woman in her mid 50s. Also, I started drinking a gallon of water a day recently after I found out I was somehow dehydrated again and drinking truckloads of water does seem to improve metabolism. I started doing this before getting the fat out of my diet and started dropping weight despite not eating less. I Googled it to see if I was imaging things, but there are studies showing that when you drink 16 oz. of water at once, your metabolism goes up by 30% for the following 30-40 minutes.

[@Atheria444]

I am sticking with HCLF this time. I feel so much better with more carbs.

[@Andrew-ug2cy]

Wow

[@carlottadix]

Do not eat fast food. Pack your meals from healthy options. Do not stretch out you stomach with beverages even water will cause you to bloat. Skip lunch or even fast after 7pm at night until breaking. Eat protein w/out white bread or just eat one bun and not soft drinks.

[@Atheria444]

@@carlottadix I am a whole foods vegan who doesn't eat chunk and never stuffs myself, which is why I'm not even 90 lbs. I am trying to gag down 1 gallon of water a day, though, as I keep dehydrating for some weird reason. I don't eat any gluten, so no bread and never soft drinks. I'm a health nut. :-)

[@bluejean-1968]

When i eat very low fat, my skin becomes crepey. I apply avocado oil which took all my crepey skin away, BUT will the oil that I put on my skin make me gain weight?

[@jamessullenriot]

Agree 1000000% on the vegan plant-based processed foods. Been plant based since 2008. My cholesterol and all other markers were fine. Over the past year I got addicted to some of the store bought options and since I like supporting them I was overeating them. Cholesterol shot up and I gained about 5 - 8 pounds. I cut that all out and levels are all back to normal. Now I will do a store bought option but maybe only once a week or every other week.

[@lebreab114]

Spot on! Exactly like me. I’m 61, vegan for 8 years now, and suddenly last year after giving up smoking (about 6 filter cigarettes a day), the cravings and simple lust for eating vegan store bought things like chicken wings, pizza, I’ve cream … piled on the pounds 😳😕. Now back to healthier foods again and really watching the fats and oils. Fingers crossed that I can drop those fat bergs 😉🥰

[@marilynsummit1764]

Same thing happened to me with processed vegan food like burgers, and chik'n patties.

[@liliakogan3043]

I love Dr. Barnard, but I respectfully disagree with some of what I'm hearing here. I have been WFPB, no oil, no processed foods vegan eater for over 3 years. I initially lost weight, but started gaining it back when I hit menopause. I now added exercise and weight training, as well as consuming less food in general. I'm not the kind of person that can eat as much as I want, I have to stop at 1,500 calories.

[@latinaprincess5901]

I adore listening to this doctor 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rosannaburgess714]

Good evening gentlemen, thank you kindly for this valuable information.

[@ta9143]

Thank you Dr Neal Barnard and Chuck Carol! I’ve learned how to be a happy and healthy vegan by listening to your conversations here on KZbin and also your physicians committee podcast. I began in 2019 at about 169 lbs. And reached a healthier weight of 149 within 5 months. Since then, I’ve maintained the weight loss within a few lbs. I’m so grateful to the you all and the work you freely publish. I learn new things every time I listen to you! Today I learned that green leafy vegetables contain omega-3’s … Who knew?

[@theweightlosschampion2314]

Awesome!!!! Super happy for you!

[@laurag537]

So much valuable information! Thank you dr. Barnard! 🥳🥳🥳

[@hopehebdon2113]

What are your thoughts on incorporating fasting as part of your daily routine?

[@leonieduplessis4467]

A BIG THANKS Chuck and Dr N Barnard again for all the information hope🤞 We get more Plantbased people🥦

[@Youtubedisco]

Whatever diet you choose, get a full nutritional panel done to make sure that way of eating is good for YOU

[@MorineBarnes]

Congratulations on your video "Stop Weight Gain In Middle Age" inspirational thanks for sharing⚖️

[@deniset1005]

Is tofu considered a high fat food and should be avoided during weight loss on a WFPB diet? I know about nuts, seeds and avocado.

[@legumind]

Thanks for the great points about your favorite omega 3 source being green leafy vegetables. Excellent valuable information.

[@efthymiosefthymiou7476]

Thank you Dr for your advices I'm a Chef Cook from Rhodes island, Greece. Vegan for 2 months and i follow you since then. I lost 21 kilogrammes (from 156 to 135) without feeling hungry. Thank you for the inspiration

[@Ecotrekbistro]

Chuck I love that you bring up too much of a good thing

[@CyclingKCV]

Great info! My friends think I’m too skinny. They tell me if I ate meat I would be healthier and would put ‘meat on my bones’. I’m 5’6” and 116 pounds. My OB/GYN says my weight and BMI are spot on. She wishes others would follow my steps. I’m 57 years old. I’m very active in sporting activities. Been WFPBNO since 2013. Society accepts overweight ppl therefore someone my size seems sick and underfed. I eat ALL the time and I eat a lot! I eat healthy therefore I don’t have overweight issues. Blood work is fantastic.

[@CyclingKCV]

@@ActingVegan yes! I hear ya! They don’t understand when we stop eating S.A.D. and eat healthy we naturally lose poundage and remain that way.

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

I'm 5'4" and weigh 100 to 105 lbs at 55 yrs old too 🥰 been this way all my adult life and have been vegan for the last 4 years. But even before I went vegan I didn't really like overly greasy foods like deep fried foods and even though I used to enjoy sushi and steak ( I'm ethical vegan now and totally turned off by the idea of eating animal flesh) I only had them on special occasions and didn't consider them to be every day food. Avoiding saturated fat was really the key for my natural slimness I think.

[@marshamarshall6840]

I'm also 5'6" 120 to 123 and 75 years old. Whole food plant based SOS free. I have been successfully eating this way for decades...determined to feel good until I croak 😁.

[@lenoraaronel8542]

60 yes old, 5’8” and 136 today. 4 months ago I was 165 and pre diabetic. I don’t diet or restrict just fully committed to Wfpb. Switched over night after bloodwork. Minimal olive oil, lots of water.

[@ceolbeats7182]

@@lenoraaronel8542 check out vegan SOSchef AJ

[@user-yu3ci4sl8v]

Excess glucose gets stored in the liver as glycogen or, with the help of insulin, converted into fatty acids, circulated to other parts of the body and stored as fat in adipose tissue. When there is an overabundance of fatty acids, fat also builds up in the liver.

[@stevedill2219]

Wow! This is such a contrast in diet to what I've had recommended by my doctor and ND. What I've heard is first get your refined carbs (which I seriously struggle with!) out of your diet, like return to preindustrial food which means no big factory refined sugars, breads, highly inflammatory oils like canola, corn, soybean and no corn syrups which are processed by the liver immediately into fat etc. Once you're insulin resistance recovers (high carb diets are linked to early dementia's and Alzheimer's (and obesity contributes to these diseases like Dr. Barnard said) and low carb diets actually produce a significant improvement in dementia patients ) and your body's inflammation starts to heal ( like a drug addict that's developed a tolerance to their drug of choice restabilizing ) than you'll stop aging so fast and get healthy. Keep healthy fats high in your diet so you feel satiated and you can reduce your calorie intake without suffering because you stabilize your blood sugar. Slowly digested food over fast food! Aren't triglycerides way more significant than cholesterol for cardiovascular disease? (The Seven Day Adventist Study is interesting in that the less animal products consumed the longer people live! I've heard of many 100 year old's in Loma Linda. )Keep low carb vegetable's with high fiber number one on the plate so high nutrient density, (7 cups of greens per day) low calorie, high fiber. Animal protein is limited to the size of your palm per day and humanely raised and dispatched. Humans have eaten meat since the dawn of time and after cooking, it provides a significant amount of needed protein. What makes it bad for you? I know spinach has protein but I'd rather chow down on a plate of fresh caught salmon, locally raised chicken or wild game if I can get it! Meats are really hard to give up.

[@YOUTRAINFITNESS]

Thank you! Great feedback about having a support group when deciding to begin a vegan nutrition.

[@richricogranada9647]

I’m a 61, female, lacto-ovo-veg aiming for vegan, and am 146lbs, and 33 waist. Would I be in normal weight for my category, or 6 less lbs is ideal?

[@almavalenzona3119]

Hello, if we are going to eat plant based food.. Vegetables & fruits that we buy in supermarket which are not organic, ? Is it good for us too?

[@vanihansen2136]

I've been plant based a little over a month now.. I lost about 8lbs .. I did an experiment eating toast with almond butter and fruit as well as an amaretto bread I picked up a very tiny thing at a farmers market.. boy ..I believe I cannot add any extra fat.. I went up 4lbs in 2 days. Not worried as I'm not really fat to begin with but I do have to lose it now lol

[@bonniebenz8792]

Excellent video. I am a work in progress!

[@normhanson981]

These two are the best , thank you.

[@robbielynmccrary872]

how do you get enough calories on low calorie foods? like 1500 a day?

[@HaruCapi]

How much B12 (oral pill) supplement should a deficient person take to recover? Are high-doses like 1500mcg mean we'll absorb more and our stores will be replenished? Or is it just excreted out of the body? How much B12 can our body absorb on a dairy basis? Is it better to take smaller doses everyday or a large weekly dose will be okay? Hoping to get an answer. Thank you. #examroomlive

[@ceolbeats7182]

Just watched utube vid Dr Michael Greger B12 & NutritionalYeast👍🏽 He done test on NutritionalYeast & found that some had zero, Brad brand had highest content 3Tspoons per day was sufficient 🤷🏽‍♀️but you watch it 👍🏽

[@cynthiaengel568]

Please refer to my comments re your hair-loss podcast. Cardiovascular disease is “epidemic” among members of my maternal line. In elementary school? I was 45 lbs. overweight, on a typical Midwestern diet of “meat, potatoes, and apple pie”. Consuming a plant-based regimen? I am (at age 67), 5’6” in height and weigh 120-125 lbs. My bone structure is quite small (wrists 5.12” in circumference). HDL, LDL, and total cholesterol are normal, despite the fact that I consume considerably more plant oils and nuts than Dr. Barnard recommends. Also? Diabetes “runs” in my father’s family. Yet? My A1c and FBS remain normal. (Yes, my intake of di-and-polysaccharides is minuscule). Thank you.

[@ceolbeats7182]

All because you eat healthy👏🏽👏🏽There is proof dairy causes typ2 & growing evidence dead animal cause typ1 diabetes,& heart disease due to high fat in meat clogging up the arteries. Greger said diabetes heart disease doesn’t run in families, however the same diets that cause it does🤷🏽‍♀️or was that Barnard🧐

[@elseelee]

For the last 15 years, I eat vegetarian food most of the time in monastery. I always get bloating, my belly is big and have less energy. Few months ago, I tried keto diet, I felt good. My body was slimmer. Now I am back vegan again and bloating comes back to me. How to do?

[@MindVersusMisery]

Probiotics can help if you have a compromised gut microbiome, which is often a underlying problem when people can't eat fiber. If we ate a lot of meat or processed foods, or was forced to undergo an antibiotic treatment, our gutflora can be negatively affected by that. And sometimes the only way to get it back into balance is going for probiotic foods or a probiotic supplement. Try it out and see if it gets better. I used to have problems with whole grains and beans, but nowadays I feel totally fine when I eat these foods! You can find more info on the channel Mic the Vegan. Search for "Tips for Fiber Challenged People | Dr Angie Sadeghi"

[@babycakes8434]

Couliflower is the culprit for me. I get bloated and gassy for days. It is a pure torture. I can eat everything else. Maybe there is a vegetable that bothers you. Do you soak your beans overnight?

[@elseelee]

@@babycakes8434 thanks for sharing. I don't cook so I don't know how the beans are processed. Will ask the cook.

[@coololena10]

I done vegan and vegetarian - always hungry Low fat is good but without fish or chicken my joints became sore so I believe it’s not for everyone

[@thelaststylebender1678]

Don’t forget your red meat.

[@europanzz]

i need eggs and fish and meat...

[@guidetopermanentpeace7523]

Same

[@rashadjordan1211]

This plant based diet idea is the worst. We ate animal protein for millions of years. Animal protein has the best complete protein sources. These vegans have to make eat like they work in a chemical factor to make sure they combine the right amino acids for proper protein synthesis. And as we age we need more protein to keep our metabolism high, retain muscle and keep bones strong. I'm not saying these things are impossible with an all plant diet, but it's much harder. Plus the heath benefits of eating Animal protein while eliminating processed foods is super healthy.

[@ItsmeCote]

​​@@rashadjordan1211 Dr, Barnard is close 70 yo and he is a living proof that is working.

[@LH-fp8kr]

The beautiful thing is that everything (and everyone) will benefit from a WFPB diet...your health, ethical kinder treatment of animals, good for the planet. Win, win for all. Vegan for 7 years thanks to wonderful people like Dr. Barnard. It's so uplifting.

[@Newleaf09]

This all sounds good but what about daily protein intake?

[@wadepatton2433]

Only a minority of the worlds population has the genetic condition that ALLOWS them to consume dairy without a negative response. On top of that it's full of fat and hormones and all the other stuff they treat animals with. It's for the rapid growth of baby bovines, not humans. I fouls my sinuses--and I fought that for years because everyone in this region thinks it's GOOD for you. Nope. It's tolerated by a minority of folks and comes with problematic components. Studies actually indicate that more dairy consumption leads to lower bone density and more hip fractures in women. But you have to get past all the garbage info promoting milk/dairy to learn these facts. All in good health!

[@deshantbrown4214]

Can contributions be made?More informative than my doctor

[@tinaraspono]

Tk u this is new to me and I am signing up❤️

[@anupamakoliyal2500]

Aren’t carbohydrates responsible for raised triglycerides and cholesterol?

[@angelaalexis1785]

What is this thing about constant weight loss?

[@deniset1005]

I agree with the support groups!

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Always great work! Thank you, gentlemen.

[@gaylejackson6545]

What are signs of B12 deficiency?

[@MindVersusMisery]

I work in the health field as a public health counselor, and I meet a lot of other professions in my work, other councelors, but also doctors and nurses. Trust me when I say that the health (disease) care system isn't setup for creating health, let alone maximixing it. Even though my place of work deal with preventative and health focused lifestyle support for seniors, many people I meet - even the ones I work closest with - have very limited knowledge about health. They are all about more exercise and cutting back on sugar, and nothing else. They don't understand the role that saturated fats, cholesterol, too high BCAA:s, heme iron, lack of fiber, too much sodium or a diet devoid of phyto nutrients have on long term health nor the status of the Western world today. One example is I met an elderly lady a few months ago that had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. The women had pretty severe side effects from her medication and wanted to try a lifestyle approach to at least reduce her doses of the meds she was taking. The way she was eating was a lot of high fat animal products, a lot of dairy products like cream and cheese, some white potatoes, white bread, white rice and some baked goods, like cookies and cakes. Very limited intake of fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. I offered to help her with her diet, but I told her that we need to get her doctor on board because we need to monitor her blood pressure so that it doesn't become too low. When she called her doctor to setup an appointment her doctor talked her out of changing her diet. The doctor said that it would be too difficult to find a good balance in her medication, so it was best to just stay with the meds and accept that she has to take meds for the rest of her life. In some cases the "health" profession itself stops me from doing my job!

[@cheriewilliam9079]

Wow!!!!!

[@tinamalhotra4945]

unbelievable!

[@AH-cy4md]

Shameful! I get high blood pressure and heart rate when I’m at the doctors office, because I’m fearful of getting pulled down into the medical mill of more dr visits, more tests, more drugs, etc☹️

[@bonniebenz8792]

I agree with you 100%. I’m a retired X-Ray technician and I have always said if a doctor can’t solve your problem with a pill or surgery they have No Answers! Very Sad !

[@MindVersusMisery]

@@AH-cy4md The interesting thing with the healthcare in Sweden (where I live and work) is that it is free; it isn't profitdriven. At least not in the same way as it is in the U.S. Yet the system is still flawed and lacks ingenuity and new thinking and an evidence based approach. Most of all it lacks a health focus. It is so disease focused so that everything is about diagnosing and prescribing meds. Maybe it has to do with the pharmaceutical companies?

[@lebohangmpeqa8890]

Volume please

[@veraomoneriamiator8262]

Caoi doctor monak am having a Para patient as a visitor can I help with risperedon or it sometimes risk without my doctor piligma degree yet! But just having that of infermieri, grazie

[@billmitchell1955]

Everyone should eat the diet that works for them. You can lose weight, lower blood pressure, eliminate type 2 diabetes, on a diet with animal products and I believe animal fats are not the boogy man.

[@foxlola1]

Respectfully, there is no evidence that animal fats are NOT the boogy man.....if you have scientific evidence that proves what you say....then share pls. i think a better statement may be Everyone should tweak a whole food plant based diet to suit them.....this diet can be tweaked for all....

[@billmitchell1955]

@@foxlola1 Respectfully, there are cardiologists, doctors, dieticians who promote and have shown studies that diets high in saturated fats have not been proven to be good or bad. You believe your experts and I'll believe mine. In 4 months on a keto diet I have lost 55 pounds, lowered my blood pressure and reduced my sleep apenia. I believe that a plant based diet is more of a philosophical choice than a health choice. But that's just me.

[@bonniebenz8792]

I agree with you on one count. A person can definitely lose weight on a diet with animal products however what are their arteries like? A person can be slim but have atherosclerosis and have a heart attack or stroke. Their is way to much evidence to support that.

[@geo15304]

I think 80% plants and 20% animals is optimum. Get benefits of these 2 worlds

[@jackiewest2817]

I am type 2 diabetic, all the beans raise my blood sugars, I am also Celiac, allergic to Cassein (Dairy), will this still work for me?

[@smokeyallanritter3211]

Excellent as always! Thank you

[@carriekill9098]

Loved this❤

[@belindabutler6294]

You mentioned the connection between dehydration and weight gain. I recently read a book that indicated that dehydration and high uric acid go hand-in-hand. The high uric acid levels were in turn very highly correlated with weight gain. I was wondering if Dr Barnard could comment on this at some stage.

[@Atheria444]

Hi Belinda. Read my comment about what I've noticed drinking a gallon of water per day now.

[@condesabeatriz9303]

Interesting....

[@maetompkins8360]

What do you suggest for breakfast?

[@lf7065]

Scrambled Tofu with veggies. Or a big salad. Or fresh fruit. 🙂

[@christinadraper2295]

After switching to a plant base diet, how soon will you see your BMI start to come down?

[@babycakes8434]

As soon as your weight will start to drop.

[@sue755]

Is the plant based way of eating the best for stage 3a kidney disease?

[@robinwilson8435]

Yes, a friend cured her stage 4 kidney disease by eating WFPB. She also lost 75#.

[@LAKSHMIANGELES]

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[@olgavrbicka4676]

Please Fix the app 21 days WFPB diet! It is not working!

[@bouldercreekbuilders4383]

How long does it take to lose the weight I’m doing plant based for 2 months I have lost 27 lbs. but not sure how long it takes I seem to be losing about 1 lbs ever 2 weeks?

[@pascalxus]

Please check out the Holtd satiety studies, they show that cheese is somewhere in the middle of satiety and steak is pretty high. fish beat everything except for potatoes

[@TheSnerggly]

Super helpful !

[@jillryan7180]

Whoa Chuck Carroll I’ve just seen a picture of you,,,,,,you were a big man,,,,now looking amazing,,,,

[@clovawolfe6830]

Thank you gentlemen! Dr. Neal Barnard is very much respected in the vegan community. Weight loss is very complex and different for everyone. I'm an active 73 y.o. female, vegan for 16+ years and don't drink or smoke, yet my weight is over 70 kg. How would you explain that? Hormones? Low metabolism? Or something else?

[@blackrose8643]

I'm the same,I add more weight on vegan diet coz I get hungry quickly and eat too much.

[@zoe9632]

Fat keeps you feeling full. I'd increase your fats. Maybe look into intermittent fasting.

[@kevinwoodin9939]

Truth! It’s ok to buy your size or complain about it. But that doesn’t mean you’re taking a piss at your health.

[@franceschukwukere209]

I love your posts. I agree that heavy meat and dairy intake is unsafe. Vegan diet truly reduces cholesterol. But to be vegan at menopause, I mean, cutting out the natural sources of vitamins B12 and D3, might be very risky for the cardiovascular, musculo-skeletal and nervous system. Portion control, stress management, and exercise are necessary. .

[@thelaststylebender1678]

There is nothing unsafe about eating “heavy” meat and dairy.

[@franceschukwukere209]

@@thelaststylebender1678 Over dependence on meat and dairy raises LDL cholesterol level after menopause, I assure you.

[@Andrew-ug2cy]

Dairy isn't Natural food....

[@thelaststylebender1678]

@@Andrew-ug2cy it is. So are eggs. You can argue that cow blood is also natural food. Ask the Maasai about that.

[@Andrew-ug2cy]

@@thelaststylebender1678 milk is food for baby cows it was evolved to make baby cows grow extremely quickly 😂. There is no other animal that takes milk after adulthood especially another animal's milk! Most of the world can't even digest it. How can you say this is natural?

[@minarose3193]

Grains and fruit raise insulin , can we talk about this?

[@jackiewest2817]

why do you have to omit the oils?

[@robinwilson8435]

Because it causes inflammation of the endothelial tissue. It's also highly caloric and has empty calories.

[@wadepatton2433]

Not natural. There is no "free oil" in nature. Presses and chemicals and heat are used to to extract them--this removes the fiber of the plant. Most importantly our bodies don't deal with fractionated foods very well--they were developed on them. Our genetic background comes from natural foods only. This is why we have such problems today eating all these hyperprocessed psuedo-foods.

[@cybrarian9]

Diet aside, It doesn't help if a man's testosterone lowers as he ages. There's a limit to how much I can exercise. And sadly, I have an old knee injury that resurfaced and it's keeping me off my feet from more intensive exercise that I used to do. I can still do some exercise, but it's limited. But yes, moving to a more plant-based diet I do need to keep a lower amount of nuts and seeds in my diet as I greatly enjoy them. But yes, eating other whole foods (especially lentis, I greatly enjoy lentils), and nice green salads, are my healthy favorites.

[@vpowpow4033]

I just don’t know anymore. 3 years WFPB and I am no lighter than I was the day I started. I eat clean with the occasional vegan burger. Here’s what I do know, when I ate a clean lower carb/fat “paleo” diet, the weight fell off and my labs were stellar. We are talking lots of low carb veggies across the color spectrum, small serving of meat, low glycemic fruit and no potatoes, beans, or grains. Now I am terrified to go back for fear of cancer and heightened mortality risk. As usual, I am so very confused.

[@merrybriones8730]

Been doing vegan/plant base diet for a year now. I haven’t lost any weight… then I decided to blend my own fresh vegetables , I drink it for breakfast and then have my lunch at 3pm and snacks at 6pm. Like pretzels, or an apple. Sill not loosing weight, I work out 30 minutes a day… drink tons of water also…. My weight wont budge, I am a 52 year old female Ido not eat any dairy products, no cheese , no eggs as well….. had a hysterectomy last year maybe it plays a role? My cholesterol levels are awesome…. Just concerned cause I am not loosing weight, I need to loose 30 pounds…

[@thelaststylebender1678]

Eat meat and eat once a day. Just eat meat and leafy vegetables. You’ll lose the weight that way. Trust me

[@gunidalal8531]

Have you tried cutting out oil?

[@moniquelaroche9599]

@@thelaststylebender1678 cruel advice and unnecessary

[@merrybriones8730]

@Guni Dalal yes I don’t use any oils

[@merrybriones8730]

@Monique La Roche thank you

[@K4Kale]

I'm wfpl for 20 yrs. Before that I did the south beach diet and lost 40 lbs. I gained weight being raw.

[@mamievanlew5363]

What food would be good for restless leg syndrome

[@lf7065]

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)! Dr. Berg has great videos on this.

[@ceolbeats7182]

@@lf7065 Who was taken2court!! Mis info

[@ceolbeats7182]

Go2Dr Greger site

[@adriennesmart8094]

I went vegetarian to lose weight I haven't had any meat in a entire year and I'm still 200 lb I can't lose weight I went through menopause but no matter what I try the weight will not come off. I give up I truly believe I just can't lose weight especially after entire year I'm not eating any meat and my weight did not fall off

[@anamarijavarzic6000]

I also went vegetarian and haven't lost any weight, but I knew why. I was a cheese addict. Since I went vegan and ditched cheese I lost 100lbs, so try that it is hard at first but so worth it.

[@adriennesmart8094]

@@anamarijavarzic6000 I haven't had cheese in a long time I started eating vegan cheese but then I haven't purchased that in a while either I'm just going to join a gym and see if that helps maybe I should give up the carbs but then I feel I have nothing left to eat but vegetables I love potatoes I love pasta I love rice maybe this is why I'm not losing the weight like I said I'm going to join a gym and hopefully that will help me. Thanks for your reply

[@anamarijavarzic6000]

@@adriennesmart8094 I don't think it is pasta or rice, do you use oils? Wish you all the best, just don't give up and you will lose weight.

[@rashadjordan1211]

It's probably because the veggies and diet you're eating is still creating large blood sugar spikes. I suggest you get a blood glucose monitor and track what you eat for a couple of week and see what foods are throwing your blood glucose off wrack. I would also suggest to get back to eating meat. It's super healthy for us. We've been eating meat for millions of years without a problem until this big fat and saturated fat causes disease scare which has been proven completely false.

[@zoe9632]

Meat/eggs a few times a week. Moderation in everything Look into intermittent fasting

[@chocolate4135]

I am like 95% plant based but it's to completely cut out animal products. I have stopped eating sugar and so much salt. I am so hungry all the time

[@lisawanderess]

I had the same problem going vegan but the trick for me has been to eat lots more potatoes and sweet potatoes, cut out oil and for a “naughty” treat you might like if you love chocolate is to have oats mixed in with cacao powder, oat milk and a bit of maple syrup, yum!!!

[@MindVersusMisery]

Sometimes - when people switch from animal based foods to plant foods - they undereat calories. The best thing about a plant based diet can sometimes be the obstacle: That many plant foods are calorically dilute. For me personally a plant based diet has helped me lose weight, but if I eat a lot of fruits and veggies I can sometimes be too low in overall calories. So make sure to base your meals on whole grains, cereal grains, beans and lentils, and - if necessary - add more nuts and seeds to the diet. That ought to help you with your hunger, because it helps you to get in more calories.

[@lf7065]

You just have to up your fat intake a bit. Add some avocado, coconut or tahini or Olive oil.

[@smokeyallanritter3211]

Wow! It's never too late he said!

[@judsjo]

My nails have become brittle and my eye brows thinning since eating more plant based i am also very foggy in my head. On the plus side i dont have heartburn when i eat plant base. Suggestions welcomed. Oh i forgot to add that my satiety level is pretty steady but if i eat certain meats like chicken i cannot stop snacking ( still transitioning)

[@zoe9632]

Eat meat & a few eggs once a week. Moderation

[@elmonko2310]

I'm 46 and gaining weight. Vegan for ethical reasons for 6 years. It's so hard staying away from junk food and not to overeat.

[@slaffkas]

Junk food has all those hidden calories and addictive ingredients. As I got cooking right way and experimenting with recipies, I was able to have low calorie fulfilling meals. Dr. Michael Greger has a Daily-Dozen guidance how to keep the diet balanced.

[@melyndaduh3501]

Ethical -- wonderfully compassionate. Now you should think about going WFPB for your health. Educate yourself. (Not merely vegan.)

[@babycakes8434]

Do you cook your own food? If you cook without oils and fats then it is bit easier. But junk food is a big culprit.

[@JtotheRizzo]

Not all fats are bad. Not all saturated fats are bad. It's not only about "what" you eat, it's also about "when" you eat. Intermittent fasting is the best way to lose weight. Eating nothing after 8pm, and don't eat anything before 12pm (16-hr intermittent fasting). If what you're eating is not the healthiest, just add more fiber in your diet. Eat 1-avocado, 1-apple, 1-cup of broccoli, 1-2 tablespoons of Chia seeds or flaxseeds, eat a salad with dark/green/leafy vegetables, drink a shot (1-3 tablespoons) of Extra Virgin Olive Oil before your meals, drink Apple Cider Vinegar first thing in the morning (mix 1-tablespoon to 10-12oz of water). Remove seed oils, processed sugars (white table sugar) and as much processed foods as possible. Lost 30lbs in about 6 months without even trying. It's always hard in the beginning but stick with it, and you'll see results. Good luck!

[@AvanSpirit]

X carnivore New 2 week vegan retired chef’ 68 ***I’m trying my best to eliminate salt & oils but a ton of vegan recipes include TAHINI. Isn’t tahini oil from sesame seeds ??please help. I would like to add. My chronic high blood pressure has dropped into normal ranges in 8 days vegan. I am so grateful for your knowledge. 100 lbs to go

[@sosoutherncustomequestrian4598]

I've been a vegan for 3 years now, I don't cook with any fat, I don't drink, I've been doing IF since February in 2022 (16:8), I'm 58 years old and I don't loose any weight. I am beyond frustrated!

[@willrowell6647]

If it's ok to ask: When you eat, how much do you eat? How much do you weigh? How much do you want to lose? Only asking as I'm thinking about following your lifestyle. I drink too much and don't lose weight despite being healthy the test of the time 😅 Good luck to you though. Don't give up!

[@sosoutherncustomequestrian4598]

@@willrowell6647 Sure! I eat starting at 9 and stop usually around 4. Breakfast is my biggest meal by far. I usually have a smoothly and then a salad. I have a bowl at lunch consisting of salad, bean, lentils, any kind of veggie really or a big bowl of soup or half a bowl of 2 kinds of veggies. For a snack I usually eat fruit. I usually eat only 2 meals and fruit a day. I weigh 233 (the last time I weighed myself. I stopped weighing myself because I get frustrated, mad and depressed and I want to weigh 165.

[@amydecker6207]

Hang on, cocoa powder sauce? What? Anyone know how to make this?

[@Nina-hk7ub]

I put powdered cacao on strawberries. I imagine u mix powder w plant milk and sweeten as needed

[@AH-cy4md]

Where’s the recipe for the chocolate sauce Dr. Barnard mentions?

[@bunnygirl-9480]

Whoever is reading this, you will be fit and lean and youthful forever: You are a timeless human being and will never gain weight or look old. You are vibrant and fresh forever!!! And healthy ! No health problems ever occur in your life. You are always and will always be healthy.

[@RD-nq7fl]

I turned 50 last year and went from 127 to 142 in one ☝🏽 year , and I have been unable to shed these extra pounds and feel miserable. Thanks for the information- hope it works. Yes, I am menopausal and it’s not FUN but more like H&%@.

[@vfran838]

I am 69 and went plant based at 58 and lost 50 pounds. Never going back. Good luck to you!

[@jgrysiak6566]

U may have a sluggish or dead thyroid!

[@budmerrill2593]

Are Chips, toastitos etc even though corn based bad?

[@arvindram]

Unfortuantely yes since they are usually fried in oil. The corn itself is healthy, but the oils make it unhealthy. But there are baked chips that are oil free, and they are quite healthy

[@davidthescottishvegan]

@Aaron Loos No thanks unless I want to create the next pandemic.

[@yosemite735]

@Aaron Loos You mean like squirrel shanks and possum chilli?

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Make own w corn tortillas

[@daisymay271]

Should we cut out nuts, seeds and avocado?