Tactics For Sustained Weight Loss: Michael Greger, MD | Rich Roll Podcast

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A graduate of Cornell and Tufts University School of Medicine, as well as a founding
member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is the founder of NutritionFacts.org - the world’s most authoritative, non-profit, science-based destination for all things nutrition, health and disease prevention.
The subject of today's conversation is his latest book, 'How Not to Diet' The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss.
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0:00 - Introduction
2:22 - How Not to Diet Lecture
4:42 - What Does the Study Say?
18:10 - A Psychological War of Dieting
22:03 - Dr. Greger’s Efforts to Educate
30:35 - How Not to Diet Book
38:44 - Intermittent Fasting
42:19 - Dr. Greger’s Plans for Next Books
44:20 - Low Carb, High Meat Diets
46:54 - Unhealthy Vegan Foods to Avoid
51:28 - How to Kickstart Weight Loss
56:29 - What Dr. Greger Eats in a Day
59:44 - Gut Microbiome Health
1:06:34 - The Effects of Sitting
1:11:52 - What About People Who Struggle to Lose Weight?
1:13:49 - The Illusion of “Moderation”
1:22:04 - Our Healthcare Rewards Bad Behavior
1:27:39 - Nathan Pritikin’s Work
1:31:03 - Closing Remarks
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[@tedpace5165]

Dr. Greger saved my girlfriend's life. She was more than 100 pounds over weight and diabetic when she switched to vegan.

[@BJ-v]

Love to hear this and that you were by her side through her struggle

[@sugarplumk2381]

👏 👏 👏 That’s great. He’s amazing and I’m so glad your girlfriend found him. I think Dr Greger must have saved and improved many lives by his health advice.

[@stephaniemacmillanhunter2965]

Outrage,yes. I survived a heart attack at 30 while training for my first triathlon. The only remedy advised to me was a triple bypass. Horrible experience. I was told by a nurse I’d have another one in the next ten years while I was still in the hospital. Rehab was no help in term of diet. The best I could expect was a chance I wouldn’t have another heart attack. I had to learn about plant-based eating 9 years later. Drs still make me feel I am crazy when I tell them what I learned and what I do. Why did it have to waste so many years! I am grateful to truthspeakers like you. Plant-based since July and depression is gone and cholesterol went from 200 to 70. Don’t believe the lies, friends!

[@bobthaler8828]

AMEN, BROTHER!

[@commanderstud2417]

@@bobthaler8828 lol…. “Brother” ?????

[@ceolbeats7182]

Dr Michael Klapper teaching next generation of docs on Rich Roll podcast👍🏽@last ppl will get that life saving info ASAP Had blood works checked told it was like a person 20yr younger, told nurse it was WFPB vegan diet, she just laughed all 20stone of her whilst wheezing & sweeting🤷🏽‍♀️I did point out Scotland have requested no more dead carcinogenic dead animals on plate next morning!!! Surgeons tired of doin triple by pass, only to feed them the slop that clogged their arteries the very nxt mornin !!!!’ Hope your feeling well now👍🏽

[@cherylgabriel9551]

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[@cherylgabriel9551]

Ñò

[@frumpd63]

Dr Greger saved me from crippling diverticulitis that robbed me of most of my twenties. I'm now five years into plant based eating, feel better than I ever have in my entire life, and never have to worry about my "incurable" disease . He did for me with a $20 book what $20K worth of specialists failed to do and I will carry immense gratitude to my dying day.

[@happycook6737]

How wonderful! That is amazing. Keep sharing your message as many out there don't know.

[@ceolbeats7182]

SO simply amazin 👍🏽👏🏽

[@RuthMejiaRM]

Hello what is the book name ?

[@heatherniccorn]

@@RuthMejiaRM How Not To Die

[@Westernwilson]

My husband had a terrible diverticulitis attack while we were on holiday...the Dutch doctor prescribed *fibre*! Worked like a charm, and we now work to include extra fibre in our diet.

[@martharedstrom-plourd7306]

I am 82 and began my venture into whole plant based eating about 3 months ago. I have renewed energy both physical and mental and wish I had received the message years ago. My meal preparation at home is focused on this and every day I renew my interest by reading and now, in viewing one of Dr. Greger's videos. Thank you for your podcast and thank you Dr. Greger!

[@j-sm4554]

It's wonderful to hear that you can still change habits successfully later in life! Very inspiring. Keep it up!

[@slowjamcdub]

How’s it going?💪🏻

[@katherinewong2901]

I'm starting starting at 61 61 and I feel better than ever good luck dude!!!❤

[@Bushcraft242]

Age 65 plant based for 25 years

[@gshrdy5415]

Age 63 and tabacco based, tabacco is a plant too I might add.

[@spenceraronfeld4456]

Dr . Michael Greger should get a Nobel Prize- I love him and am very grateful for his generosity.

[@zoltan87887]

Yeah, Nobel Prize for misinformation.

[@iulian844]

@@zoltan87887 stay mad.

[@niceadz6164]

Or put in jail...??

[@doingtheellathing]

“I’m so much less productive when I’m unconscious” What did we do to deserve this warrior?

[@hmbach]

That one made me smile!

[@SecretMountainTroll]

@French blue8 "The right side of history"

[@kazaakas]

Joe's always acting like the cool tough MMA dude, but I'm pretty sure he's way too scared to talk with Greger live.

[@OldVideoGeek]

@@hmbach If anyone thinks that's an intelligent statement I am totally baffled!

[@MikeyGrande]

how did rich miss that lol

[@BestofMusic60s]

Learning Dr Greger has five dogs makes me love him even more. Can he let us know how he feeds his dogs to improve their longevity and insure their health? !!

[@misswellness9595]

Great question!

[@greenroses4950]

would love this too!

[@TOKILUPESii]

“It’s like a game, how healthy can I get?!” This is the question I will ask myself every time I prepare a meal. I’m so inspired by Dr. Greger!

[@cadenceford4624]

"I just find I'm so much less productive when I'm unconscious" God I love Dr Greger so much! His passion and energy are infectious.

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

Haha what a line

[@jimkaytorkaytor9976]

Sleep is very. Important

[@annaandjasonblackburn7277]

@@jimkaytorkaytor9976 A⁰

[@markfisher2683]

To bad it went RIGHT OVER the host’s head.

[@paulamamani8026]

I didn't see your comment before I made mine. But great minds think alike! Lol! I love Dr. Greger too!

[@virginiagross5836]

“I’m so much less productive when I’m unconscious”. 😂 I think this quip was overlooked by Rich but absolutely hilarious. Great interview!

[@thomasandersen3150]

Greger is a hero. Look how hard this man is working to help people and then he doesnt take any profit for it.

[@leonardodavinci7425]

I partially agree although for someone promoting healthy eating he doesn't look particularly healthy, at least he has a healthy weight.

[@durianriders]

no profit? XD He makes millions from his 'non profit' charity that is in HIS name lol. 'All profits donated to charity'...HIS charity.

[@chiyerano]

@@leonardodavinci7425 he looks normal to me. It's not like he has trained to be an athlete or anything. I would like to see how you look if you did a lot of traveling and researching as well as working on a practice treating and informing people.

[@chiyerano]

@@durianriders Well, he has to support his team of researchers as well as his charity somehow.

[@leonardodavinci7425]

@@chiyerano I don't think he actually treats anyone from what I understand.

[@scispiracy]

Greger is without question the most entertaining (and informative) doctor on the planet! You rock Doc!

[@LittleRadicalThinker]

Most entertaining, true, informative, you need to add “mis” in front of it, mis-informative. The heaviest object Michael Greger can lift probably is his formal suit. Holy cow he’s as skinny as my passed away grandma at her 90’s.

[@SuperKnowledgeiskey]

Not sure why him being skinny has anything to do with the information he possesses. Some people’s body type is just what it is no matter what he eats.

[@LittleRadicalThinker]

@@SuperKnowledgeiskey hahaha 🤣 😂hahaha You enlighten my day with your stupidity.

[@annemccarron2281]

Don't you love his enthusiasm?

[@davutberntsson7058]

Cherry picked information that is. In epidemiological so called studies, where people fill in their eating habits for 4 years. Not very hard science

[@christinaduncan4741]

Seeing this probably two years later and it's still current. You have to listen carefully, but so worth the effort!

[@dianamendoza6829]

It was beautiful to hear him say that doctors would learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet from their patients

[@sheilaweller7549]

My third time to listen to this video while I walk my 40 min. WFPB SOS Free Anniversary stint 3 yr 4/1/2019 hearts attac Ty dr g. ❤️

[@downbntout]

What a fireball. Did Greger ever struggle for any words longer than a half-second? I'll eat whatever he's eating to have a mind like his.

[@SherryEllesson]

"I figured out I'm so much less productive when I'm unconscious" went right over without a blink of the eye? I loved it!

[@Ryanide09]

It’s comforting to hear that even Rich Roll and Dr. Greger are both still tempted by sweets and cheese! Makes me feel better to know it still happens, but it can be overcome.

[@travisn346]

I've been WFPB for 6 years and I still love the taste of steak.

[@BedCrunch]

I consider myself very lucky not to be tempted by the same. But I am still human: I eat too many salty snacks (like chips and alike)! Working on it ...

[@BJ-v]

@@travisn346 but yiu don’t know for sure and I tasted after a couple years ans wasn’t the same

[@jlindsay]

Veganism | Ideological Possession | kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX_RhYyJZtFmp5I ? vda asdfdsafsddsa

[@voodielife6308]

The fact that he can even admit that bias has the possibility of applying to him makes Dr. Greger more credible in my opinion.

[@Murdog83]

The more Rich Roll interviews I watch, the more I am impressed with Rich Roll's interviewing skills. I actually think he might be one of the best interviewers in the world. Also, Dr. Michael Greger is one of my favourite interviewees... so that doesn't hurt.

[@wangarikamau1118]

Same thing I kept thinking. Rich’s interviewing skills are impeccable👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@mahll222]

Agreed. Another loyal follower of him over here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I've benefitted so much from all his interviews. 🙏👍☺️❤

[@resonatingspirit]

I totally agree

[@dustinadams8063]

He truly is amazing.

[@nancypierre-campo856]

Agreed. I have actually switched to watching his videos more than Joe Rogan's.

[@morrison8535]

"I think about you all the time"... I also think about dr. Gregor all the time too

[@cadenceford4624]

Every day.

[@jbidwell605]

Adore the man, truly!!

[@landonp.4073]

You couldn’t even get his name right tho

[@aSyMbolden]

Right! He's awesome!!

[@neilsmith5510]

It's Greger not Gregor

[@AlexB-up8eb]

Surprised he’s not on a treadmill while being interviewed lol

[@brianpickett2064]

everytime I see an interview where he's sitting down I get so weirded out. like dude where's your treadmill 😂

[@lucassmith2328]

mootfat.xyz - has helped my friend so much with his weight loss. He also used to workout 3-4 days a week and follow lean diet. I have never seen him so happy and confident.

[@badaboom8843]

hes illl

[@janicerigsbee4129]

@@badaboom8843 no he’s not!

[@JnTmarie]

Love this guy. Following his daily dozen is the best.I’m off statin drug and antidepressant. My drs can’t believe the results. They keep trying to find other reasons. I was depressed, no one suspected, I avoided everyone, and I have a sex drive 💃 again. Great in a pandemic! Okay, TMI but it isn’t just about orgasms Seeing the possibilities for me in the world is what was missing. Overwhelmed was a constant state and then I’d retreat. I can exercise and enjoy the small increments of progress. I meditate daily. Following my truth. All Together they have me on a road I could only dream I’d be on in the past. It’s never too late and everyone can find their way. Bravo!

[@ej4381]

How does his brain work fast enough to think of really well formulated coherent answers at light speed?! It's amazing

[@chiyerano]

He has had years of practice which certainly helps.

[@lindaw2652]

Perhaps eating the diet he proposes is a big contributor to this. Try it.

[@SurfergirlKH]

😆😆 I can do that in two languages 😆😆

[@sugarplumk2381]

There’s a lot of information and data in that brain of his. He’s amazing.

[@PhilWhelanNow]

Remember he will have been asked similar questions for years and years, and he’s bubbling with enthusiasm for his subject - although both these guys are highly intelligent and verbally skilled, verbosity isn’t necessarily correlated with genius.

[@RedPillVegan]

Wow the youtube app is showing the progress bar with directly annotated segments of topics. Once again, Rich has created something special.

[@sash0047]

We meet again

[@Daren_PNW]

Really awesome.

[@Itsunclegabby]

I noticed that!!

[@jaycarlson6291]

badass shownotes here, always

[@Carcarfranklin]

Mines not!!! 😳😳

[@kaykovuskerteus90]

I broke up with Joe Rogan recently. That's why I'm here

[@MimouFirst]

Good for you I guess. I don't have anything against Joe, but he always agrees with everyone he interviews, even if it's conflicting with what he agreed to two weeks prior. It annoys me. It's like he doesn't have his own opinion :/

[@JnTmarie]

Truth seekers unite! Hope Rogen comes around

[@benobaars]

This doctor is pure energy and inspiration. Passion for people and science. Pure gold.

[@pkae85]

Hes not a doctor he is a fraud

[@MindVersusMisery]

@@pkae85 Dr Greger has done more for humanity than you will ever do. He does more for humanity in a single year, than you would accomplish during a lifetime. Examples: Dr Gregers work with nutritionfacts.org helped me to lose weight, helped my friend to decrease his insuline as a type 1 diabetic, and helped my father in law get off blood pressure medication and cholesterol lowering medication. When you save the lives of your fellow humans, then you can come back and write bullshit and point fingers.

[@ssiddarth]

Can't even describe how huge of a smile I had when I saw this in my subscription feed, the best duo ever. Loved the podcast & really appreciate the addition of the timestamps in video feature. Thanks Rich ♥️🤗🍎🥦🥒🍅

[@PhilWhelanNow]

I’m watching it again six months after the last time 🙂

[@JDuke-uw3fk]

Rich Roll and Dr Greger! This is the best combination since Peanut Butter and Jelly! Drop some plant truth on us fellas! Woohoo!

[@rogerc23]

Two hero’s for plant based living that’s for sure.

[@JDuke-uw3fk]

@Mr Tom Yeah, they mentioned that at the beginning of this one! Gonna have to check it out. Thx!

[@someguy2135]

Make that a whole food version- Peanut butter and bananas or mashed berries.

[@kathey1981]

I'm glad I watched this until the end. I just realized a few years ago that I'm not the only one who has those glitches, as he called it. I jumped in all the way but I do a vegan brownie in a cup every evening. I still noticed the sweetness of that roasted (plain) zucchini this evening. I was flabergasted. I was so happy also when I went into my garden and picked a sugar snap peas and ate it. WOW! I'm so happy now and it's only been a couple of weeks. I feel so good now. It's a little hard when I have to go out to eat with my 89 year old mother (cracker barrel, Bob Evans, etc.) It's sad how those places have nothing but a salad. I'm trying to let them know we need more choices. I'm glad I don't go to the Dr at my age. I'm 56 and have nothing wrong with me. Yay! The reason I started eating this way was because my mother takes 10 pills just in the morning because of all her Heath problems. Thanks guys for making this video! So much information.

[@happycook6737]

I pack my own food to the restaurant and offer to pay a plating fee. I also tip as if I ordered. Most places have been very kind to me. I mention health needs.

[@kathey1981]

@@happycook6737 I never thought about doing that.

[@happycook6737]

@@kathey1981 It seems a bit strange to take my own ready to eat food but I am recovering from cancer and can't afford to eat anything that doesn't fight cancer. That experience has made me bold and assertive, possibly bordering on rude because you have to admit what I do sounds a bit shocking, but I am serious about living.

[@kathey1981]

@@happycook6737 I can totally understand that! My brother died of cancer at 51. I don't know if he and Mom went out to eat very much when he lived with her while he was sick or not. I do know he went to a natural doctor whatever they're called. He juiced every day and did all kinds of what we would think were crazy things but he did live 3 years that the doctors didn't think he would. I pray that you beat cancer and live a long healthy life.

[@happycook6737]

@@kathey1981 I'm sorry for your loss! Thank you for sharing your brother's story.

[@annag8431]

His excitement is so contagious ♥️

[@maryannmckinney4592]

OMG, I Nearly died when he talked about the E.D. data and said all of the information alone would give you an erection-LOL!!!

[@jenns6063]

Without a doubt, my absolute FAVORITE plant-based doctor and my favorite interviewer! This was like a dream come true! Dr. Greger should win a Nobel Peace Prize for all the good he offers to humanity. This man is unlike almost everyone else on the planet, wtih his wisdom, intelligence, compassion, kindheartedness, focus, intensity, etc. How many of us can truly say, "I owe that man my life!" ?

[@JafarCalley]

Greger can go suck an egg. Actually that might be what he needs. The emaciated moron continuously lies about science that he doesn't understand.

[@carolpessin4006]

What a story about your grandma. Thank you both very much. I’m 78 plant based no medications yay

[@RiDankulous]

Gratz, Carol. My parents are now 80 and they eat a standard diet, take the meds, and exercise. They could live happier and I want them around as long as possible 😔

[@annemccarron2281]

I'm 72 and in the same boat! Wish I could loose 20 pounds though. Don't eat meat, fish, highly processed foods, or sugar. Still eating too much whole grain cereals, corn tortillas, peanut butter & nuts. I guess it's a process! And yes. I do exercise and try not to eat after 3 pm.

[@AndreaAvila78]

I feel very lonely with respect to nutrition. My doctor tells me I'm crazy for being vegan. He tells me he's finished a masters in nutrition and that I should eat meat. I can't eat meat and animals products because I don't like them anymore. I have been eating vegan for so long that I could never go back to eating animal products. My family and friends also tell me I'm crazy and wrong! I live in a poor country, Argentina, that is famous for its beef and there are not many options for vegans. It's heartbreaking for me.

[@MusicLuvrGurl12]

@andrea avila I feel for you so much. I live in the United States and there are quite a few vegan options at stores or restaurants, but I am the only vegan in my family. My husband doesn't agree with me and all my in laws don't agree and make fun of me for doing it. At family get togethers, every single dish they make has meat, cheese, cream, sour cream, etc. It's so hard and makes me not want to be around them but I have to. I feel so amazing though and could never go back to eating meat too. My doctor also is against a plant based diet and tells me to eat meat and feed my son meat. We just have to keep on going and stay strong because we know how we feel and we know what's right. Don't give up Andrea! You are not alone.

[@AndreaAvila78]

@@MusicLuvrGurl12 Thank you so much for your kind words! You're right, we have to persevere. I'm hopeful that our friends and family will eventually turn around once they see that we're very healthy with our diet while, sadly, they are struggling.

[@karlwheatley1244]

That sounds very difficult and lonely, especially given that Argentina eats even more beef than the U.S.! I'm a PhD university researcher and professor in the U.S., and part of what I teach is nutrition and part of what I study is how people--even very smart people--get fooled about what is true in various fields. I ate meat and dairy for 52 years until I stopped 7.5 years ago, and for three of the years after switching to a totally plant-based diet, I intensively studied nutrition and the myths that confuse people about it. We don't have a ton of good long-term research on vegan diets, but what we do have is very promising. It is true that some individuals might find they have too eat a few pieces of fish or eggs a month to be healthy, but most people who don't make it on a vegan diet fail because a) they don't eat a well balanced diet whole food diet with enough leafy greens, b) they don't make sure to get their B12, EPA/DHA or vitamin D, c) they just give in to the social pressure. No offense to your doctor, but most doctors know very little about nutrition, and in a country like Argentina, even a master's program in nutrition will be slanted according to your nation's cultural food biases (as is true here). People here--especially men--run around claiming you need meat for this or that, but we have elite athletes performing at high levels on vegan diets and vegan bodybuilders, so when will they admit maybe all that meat isn't necessary? Take care.

[@bowtiedreynard9167]

@@karlwheatley1244 Let's just ignore the fact that consuming oxalate-rich (you were talking about dark leafy greens) diets are directly CAUSALLY linked with breast cancer. Let's just ignore that oxalate crystals accumulate in the kidneys without a calcium source to bind to (reason why people used to combine dairy and spinach). And some vegans are literally putting raw vegetables into their smoothies 😭. It makes me sad because people become so dogmatic about diet and get brainwashed into believing that epidemiology=facts...

[@AndreaAvila78]

@@karlwheatley1244 Thank you so much for your message. You're right 😂🤣 Argentinians do love beef, except for me. I didn't know that beef was more consumed here than in the US. Over there it's all about, chicken, turkey 🦃 and pork, right? So unhealthy. Obesity has become a big issue here as well over the years. Not as extreme as in the US but pretty serious. I wish I could take your nutrition class. Do you have any papers or books that I could recommend my doctor to read? He doesn't know any English, so I hope that I come across something translated into Spanish. Thank you.

[@paulamamani8026]

"I'm just so much less productive when I'm unconscious!" 😂 I love Dr. Greger. 🙂

[@veganbyday3771]

“Start sellin’ that shit.” Nice one Rich 😂!!!

[@scds1082]

I love Dr. Greger: Not only is he a wealth of very important information, but his delivery is done in with a playfulness and a sense of humour that I find engaging.

[@idrearamacirmtamta1293]

Dr Greger is a National Treasure

[@gailwebb1844]

Reading "How Not To Die"; also using cookbook. In two months on PB eating.....lab work on my A1c went from 6.3 to 5.5. Am I happy.....YES. Thank you Dr. Greger. Love my food!

[@54321Adela]

We need a time machine just so Dr Greger manages to write all these books ASAP, there is not a more humble, honest and kind person in the world.

[@c.j.8194]

Humble? Dude what?

[@emilycatherine311]

facts

[@kannapreneursjren8281]

@@c.j.8194 Donating 100% of book profits to charity is pretty damn humble, wouldn't you say?

[@wishingb5859]

Wow, best interview of Dr. Greger ever. I learned more about his process here than I have ever heard before.

[@markbrakebill1057]

"at least you should be educated about the predictable outcome of your actions" CLASSIC QUOTE

[@ladysensei1487]

I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and overweight. Diagnosed hypothyroid at only 12 years old. I started a plant based diet. I feel so much better and I can’t wait to see how it effects my medication. I’d love to be a case study🙋‍♀️

[@Victoria_Fama]

I hope it cures it!

[@rupert909]

@Baal the Maniac I eat my own feces everyday and I don't have hashimotos disease either! I guess beef and feces are healthy!

[@BJ-v]

@Baal the Maniac good for you but I know it’s in your future and you’d rather not have it. Make sure you have good life insurance at least . I am not kidding

[@naomimay82]

I also have been on a journey to heal Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis!! I hope your journey is going well still!

[@sorrywrongplanet8873]

@@BJ-vand she should listen to some rando on the internet instead of the scientific literature because?

[@user-yt9pm9hg1o]

Dr Greger - you are a legend. Thanks to Rich Roll for bringing us all this podcast.

[@sarahlawrence912]

Dr Greger is so dedicated to this work. He's amazing. I love that joke when talking about his sleep, 'I'm so much less productive when I'm unconscious'!!

[@amyhaney3898]

Amazing! Michael Gregor is changing my life of addiction to one of good health and freedom. Love this podcast. Thank you Rich! My prayer is for all the world to hear it!

[@wanderingbox7971]

DR. Greger: he is great....he has changed my way of thinking, and changed my life,....and am now fully Vegan. All from that start point of reading 'How not to Die'

[@sulimanmo7153]

His voice is legendary

[@denice1480]

Really respect both of you and not gonna lie, It’s nice to hear Dr Gregors normal speaking voice. 😁

[@Kayte...]

For sure. I can't listen to his 3-4 minute vids. I have to read the transcripts.

[@juliastorrsfinn]

I too, am super annoyed by his KZbin voice-- it sounds super patronizing to me. Unfortunately I guess he doesn’t know.....or I’m just too sensitive?

[@gelbsucht947]

I am Mangohead no, his voice on those youtube videos is really super annoying.

[@m0L3ify]

As a former sleep researcher, I can say the greatest irony of sleep research is that sleep researchers hardly ever sleep. 😂

[@Qaboosable]

I can relate. I am an archivist. Don’t look in my cabinets...

[@MsVivian4979]

I worked as an accounting clerk but I never balance my checking account. And I asked my coworkers they said the same.

[@casteretpollux]

I'm a planner, plan for cities and regions, truly lousy at making plans for myself.

[@denisea.9033]

Lol!! I've heard my Cuban parents say a version of this as long as I can remember. They say, "En casa de herrero, cuchillo de palo" - which basically means "At the ironworkers house, they use wooden knives" 😅.

[@m0L3ify]

@@denisea.9033 lol that's an awesome saying!

[@LifeWithVinceLuu]

One of the best compliments that one can receive, "You are more RELENTESS than anyone that I've ever met!"

[@Itsunclegabby]

My coworkers think I'm on speed. I'm just on greens.

[@donaldcook3112]

. . . Do you really believe that 'relentless' ... is the very best that any of us can be?... Seriously , you need to take a break and pause awhile. Or are you missing the message of just that, that so many experts on here are clearly making so very clear . It is not a race - it's a journey . All be well .

[@clayblythe]

I'm sure it comes at a cost though with his relationships with others. Thankful people as dedicated as him exist though

[@Jessie-ev2th]

"It's hard to cherry pick when there is only one cherry." After the 4 hour listen to "How not to die in a Pandemic" last night, what a cherry on top to watch this interview

[@loversinthexattic]

Is this on Audible?

[@Nadege949]

@@loversinthexattic , Chef AJ had Dr Greger this am on her KZbin channel. You should check it out. He mentioned that the 4 hour webinar will probably be online eventually. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZClnqODn5l0Y7s

[@betterlifestyle236]

@@loversinthexattic yes it's on Audible 👏👏👏

[@LindaR423]

The proof is in the pudding, uh excuse me, the celery. If people have the heart to try to eat a plant based diet and see for themselves how their A1C, cholesterol, etc. goes down and how good they feel, then they should be convinced that eating this way works. Back in 2016 I "experimented" on myself and in one month's time when I went back to the doctor she saw that my A1C came way down. She said, "Oh, I see the medicine I prescribed is working." That's when I told her I didn't take it. I showed her a log of what I had been eating. She was shocked. Every time I went to her after that she was excited at my changes and she continued to tell her other patients about it. She was of the opinion, at one time, that 'once a diabetic, always a diabetic' and so were some of her patients.

[@lizzzarduh]

So amazing that you brought the proof to your doctor like that and charted your meals!

[@melaniej.roberts206]

How wonderful that your doctor was so open-minded

[@LindaR423]

@@melaniej.roberts206 Yes, that doctor was very open minded and she was excited about everything. I know a lot of other doctors aren't for some reason. I wish I could still be with this doc, but things change and people move.

[@JK-vc7ie]

You should know that there are countless people who use the "proof is in the pudding" argument to support different diets. There are countless people experimenting with keto or paleo diets who will submit that their diet has worked for them in terms of feeling good, losing weight, improving or eliminating existing medical problems, etc.

[@KJB0001]

I'm carnivore and my A1C and cholesterol is very low.

[@taralown7023]

I could listen to Dr Greger all day everyday, his voice is calming and the information is A+. Forever grateful he devotes so much of his life to digging through the data for us.... make the world happier and healthier

[@corasixtyplusvegan7570]

My two favourite intellectual Vegans. Yay! Thank you. 🌱💚☮️🇳🇱

[@oulomenos]

Greger is so awesome and his sense of humor makes listening and learning from his wealth of knowledge and expertise an absolute pleasure. Almost tiring just to keep up because he keeps you so captivated

[@guyakerstimelord]

I love him, he looks so happy all the time

[@gelbsucht947]

I think it’s because he’s doing something he loves.

[@xiudongsun2952]

He is only 47 but looks like 60

[@guyakerstimelord]

@@xiudongsun2952 I know he is so frail and weak looking

[@janicerigsbee4129]

@@xiudongsun2952 Wrong the guy looks great for his age there’s people who eat meat his age and look way older.

[@plantpoweredpedaller6264]

Two of the best human beings on the planet

[@jaudevalentine2557]

I wish I could thumbs up this a thousand more times. Ones of the best talks on health and nutrition!🙏🏻💚

[@intrepidadv8463]

Nathan Pritikin was a very kind person who really wanted to help people. I met him in 1984 at one of the first Association of Professional Triathletes (APT) at the Denver USTS race in July. He talked to a group of us about his findings and after it was over i asked him a few questions which he answered. That discussion lasted about an hour and a half and it changed my diet and body composition. I was able to get down to 4% body fat(hydro tested). Great podcast.

[@garethbaus5471]

4% body fat is incredible.

[@aureliaglenn2220]

It's wonderful you were able to meet Pritikin, and that he took time to discuss findings with you. What a life-changing encounter!

[@Zuessbolt]

Greger is a god's blessings to us in these terrible times. May God bless him with good health 🙏

[@lavenderrose6377]

😍😍 this mans passion is incredible. His ability to retain information is outstanding. His presentation skills amazing . An actual hero. 😍😍

[@char2304]

Dr G is looking amazing 👏 so healthy and glowing skin ✨️ 😍 ❤️

[@liammadridista2395]

You need to get him back on already he has just released how to survive a pandemic which are on audible and e-book he never stops the guy is a machine 😂🌱

[@ellajackson795]

I’m working on the plant based Whole Foods diet and have been for years. My cholesterol is 10 points lower. I cheat a bit and eat salmon or tuna on my salad occasionally. But overall, I notice I have more energy when I’m eating plant based. I’m sure lots of excellent things are happening in my body as a result! I’m 71 years old and have no aches or pains upon rising as long as I get enough sleep and haven’t had a glass of wine., which I have very occasionally. Getting regular exercise is my next step. I think I have made slow steady progress with my plant based diet. The hardest thing right now for me is to give up cows milk in my coffee and yogurt. Thanks Dr. Gregor from me and my partner, who is a chiropractor and has been working on a plant based diet with me for the past 8 years.

[@o0oSM00THo0o]

"the illusion of moderation" - Wow, such great, eyeopening points!

[@ernakristin7916]

Holy cow! I just randomly selected an interview because I LOVE Rich Roll's podcasts. And it so happens that I just got this book and started reading it a couple of days ago and really digging it so far. Looking forward to this!

[@cwhayes1]

Awesome! Two people who have changed the world for the better!!!

[@brendafosmire6519]

Gregor is a world changer - one little message, and one more, drip by drip informing the public that health is nutrition!!!!

[@analytiskpsykoterapi4270]

HE (Dr.Gerger) IS A MODERN HERO ! GREAT GREAT WORK Dr Greger, Great interview Rich !

[@gdwlaw5549]

This man changed my life!....both of them

[@jwmcneelyIII]

What a fantastic interview! Dr. Greger has completely changed my life. I'm the only WFPB eater I know, even my wife is a SAD eater. I'd love some info on how to socially survive this and persist in it when everyone seems against it. But I'm doubled down more than ever on this, and it has had all kinds of positive benefits for me.

[@RiDankulous]

One thing I heard that can help is to just eat a lot of food before social occasions so hunger won't be a temptation to the bad foods. I guess living alone has the benefit for me not to have the foods in my house. Good luck, Jim. 👍

[@ram_bam]

I love Dr. Greger's energy and I also love Rich's ability to hone it into controlled bursts.

[@ekaterinadimova4278]

Loved it! The enthusiasm in his eyes, the faith that provided with the necessary information people can make the smart choice for their health and mental state. I liked the part where he talks about the "coruption" behind diseases and poor health - one's profit from another's suffering.

[@AtCharlotteClark]

We need more Dr Greger!! It's a long read but Dr Greger's 'How not to die' helped me completely change my diet and life. Just following that, using his free app, I've so far lost more than a couple of stone (over 13 to under 11 at 5'7.5"), and I feel much healthier. I am now mostly organic wholefoods based and cook most days. I do have days where I have a little junk vegan food (burgers/sausages/nuggets etc.), and at Christmas I had some vegan treats - though that was more following traditions rather than a necessity. Your body completely adjusts, veggies really do taste fab, and I can't imagine going back to my old ways. I would describe myself as plant-based because no doubt some dairy ends up in the occasional takeaway dish I enjoy, but I try to follow vegan food for environmental and health reasons.

[@lilykrue114]

one of the best podcast episodes by far

[@TodosLosDiasEsHalloween]

Dr.Greger, you are our hero. Thank you for everything.

[@melkorb3341]

Dr.Gregor does more in 5 minutes than I have done in my entire life

[@michellejacobi386]

Loved this! The passion and reason Dr. Greger went into the medical profession is inspiring. I hope I can have just a small impact on others around me to see what a healthy life can be.

[@Az-jt2zp]

I love Dr Gregors enthusiasm

[@Herkimerdiamond]

Dr Greger is amazing… donating and helping the world…. Beautiful!!!!!

[@DeviDalyYoga]

One of the best talks I’ve ever listened to. I love hearing them talk shop in the beginning, then take the deep dive where Rich asks exactly what I want to know and Greger shines a much needed light on alll these confusing layers of food science. Wow.

[@TB1M1]

87:00 Thanks for bringing up Pritikin! He certainly turned all conventional medical beliefs 180 degrees! We truly stand on the shoulders of giants. He didn't have the science all correct, but he followed the available science and referenced everything which is admirable. And frankly most people would benefit from his original recommendations both diet and exercise.

[@Murph7373]

Vegan for 16 years. Like you, Ruch, I’m not a breakfast person. I feel low energy if I eat breakfast. When fasting, I break the fasting later a day. I think it’s so individualized. Live your podcasts. Thank you for your work and inspiration. You look amazing! 😄👍🤗👍👍

[@TimDrescher]

There is so much to unpack in this podcast. Rich, you do an amazing job of getting your guests to share so much. Thank you!

[@deborahmccray9841]

Now I have to go get some sorghum and black lentils to add to the moong beans, red lentils, brown lentils, yellow split peas and millet in the pantry. I now have to try cooking the millet in the instant pot. I love Dr Greger. My friends think he is actually my primary care provider. My primary care doc is on board with his thinking though. He exercises daily (I have seen him in the gym at 5:30 AM) eats plant base and often prescribes exercise.

[@carolleathern4685]

The yogis believe" Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Prince and Supper like a Pauper"

[@Bruh-vy3td]

Love the time stamp structure. Thanks Roll and Greger 🙏

[@grumpysweet245]

Dr Greger Is there a best compassionate and dedicated doctor on earth on the planet earth. Keep up the good work doctor!!!! 😘😎👍👍👍👍👍

[@eroticmasterbaker]

I become very inspired to eat healthier when I read the comments of all the people getting healthier by changing their diet.

[@RiDankulous]

Glad you could join us! 👍

[@aSyMbolden]

I really enjoy and appreciate Dr. Gregor! Thank you Rich for hosting such a wonderful session!!

[@pinkpoodlepaloma]

Thanks to the two of you. My two fav people. Please keep up the good works. All the best from Ireland

[@YKKY]

Dr. Greger looks better than ever before! This guy is awesome! Thank you for inspiring me to become a vegan!

[@BJ-v]

Ans he is so so busy

[@catecurl3790]

A most intelligent interview with my very favourite superhero. ❤

[@andimatt7232]

WOW - thank you for the new timestamp feature!

[@flaviam4111]

This guy thinks so much faster than he can speak! Wow! It's fascinating and difficult to follow! Love it!

[@jaelancaster5506]

Eliminating sugar and processed foods led me to WFPB ….helped me move off of RA meds ( still have RA but progression stopped). For me learning about the nutrient values of individual plant foods gave me huge motivation. Dr. Li is great on You Tube Master Class videos ( also he has several books) is great nutrition teacher. My RA induced heart arrhythmia disappeared with WFPB and learning about specific plant foods provide specific nutrients ( I.e. beets have positive impact on heart health) I am 100% no processed , 90% no sugar and about 90% vegan, I do eat quality humane raised organic pastured eggs, very little whole fat grass fed plain Greek and and wild caught pacific salmon a few times a week. I have never been healthier Without even trying I easily maintain my 115 pound weight

[@AaronStGreen]

SO much energy, I love it!

[@karinem.1721]

Dr Greger is my hero...love this guy! How not to die is my bible...fascinating book! Really recommend it guys!

[@kunverjihirani276]

Dr Greger is a superstar ;-)

[@krisztinaschneider2561]

...as in looking like a malnurished imbecile?

[@luvslyfe1]

Krisztina Schneider I love the irony of calling someone an imbecile, when you can’t even spell the word “malnourished “ correctly.

[@Maggdusa]

Rich, the next time you get to talk with Dr. Greger, could you please ask him: 1. Which charities he supports with his book sales, and 2. What does he think/know/advise about diatomaceous earth? Thank you sooo much! ❤️

[@powaytheband]

Mind blown, again. Thank you both, again. Hugs, big giant smiling warm hugs. LIFE