T2 DIABETES: I Tried Every Diet (& Eventually Succeeded)

Discover the transformative health journey of Joe Best Bliss ‪@TheBestMethod‬ ex-Goldman Sachs banker turned wellness adventurer. In this enlightening talk, Joe unveils his battle with obesity and diabetes and how after trying many well-known diets he triumphed through a uniquely balanced plant-based lifestyle he created for himself.
Immerse yourself in Joe’s insightful approach to overcoming binge eating, managing diabetes, and fostering a mindful connection with food. It’s not just about health, but self-discovery, personal growth, and breaking boundaries around diet and well-being.
If you’re ready to revolutionize your relationship with food and reclaim your health, this is your starting point. To find out how Joe can guide you on your path towards health and happiness, visit www.planthealed.com/
0:00 Joe Introduction
0:32 Thoughts on low-carb diet
1:35 Thoughts on SAD diet
1:45 Thoughts on whole food plant-based diet
3:45 Thoughts on high fat, gourmet raw diet
4:05 Thoughts on 801010 diet
5:10 Thoughts on standard vegan diet
5:30 Thoughts on raw till 4
6:42 Thoughts on 30 bananas a day diet
7:10 Thoughts on gluten-free diet
7:30 Joe's recommendation
8:05 Closing thoughts
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[@TheBestMethod]

Hey it's Joe Best Here, thanks for this fun day being interviewed. Great to finally meet you and I had a blast! Just want to add to the viewers that all plant based diets are great for some one. These views are related to my journey as a Type 2 Diabetic and those whom I coach. Everyone has the perfect plant based diet for them. It's up to you to find it because only you will know what it is. Best of luck!

[@jeanneamato8278]

Congrats! 1 month after going vegan I was no longer diabetic.

[@Srindal4657]

I'm looking forward to seeing my results during my next physical. I'm diabetic

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

​@@Srindal4657 What about resukts

[@rabbitcreative]

3:08 I like this message here. The world needs more people willing to be patient.

[@MrRibbett454]

Joe knows his onions. Good, relatable advice.

[@rafaelgelpi2718]

Jos Best has tried different diets and comes up with nuanced insights as to their strengths and weaknesses. It’s worthwhile listening to twice. Ty for the interview

[@carmaela2689]

Thanks for this. Thanks for your honesty. I have done every diet under the sun. Low carb too. The low carb had good results but it is not sustainable long term for me. I came to plant based, little to no oil, WHOLE plant foods and such as the main staples of my diet. It is so EASY. It takes a little more time but it is the one I can stick to endlessly.

[@jeffoneill3429]

Haven't seen Joe since the Durianrider days. Good to see him succeeding!

[@teresam2023]

I love your clarity. 👏! I finished your book yesterday and am considering enrolling your course in September.

[@charleeharris2976]

Congratulations, I will try your suggestions

[@nycgingercat]

This is helpful. May need to tweak my vegan diet so it's more whole foods rather than processed. Been on a vegan diet for two years and reversed some symptoms which was dramatic enough for me to continue Dr. Neil Bernard's 21 day challenge. Would like the blood sugar levels to go down though.

[@burntherest9118]

Less carb/refined sugar-heavy foods would probably help with that, as our bodies breakdown most carbohydrates into sugars. Coconut sugar and agave tend to have a lower glycemic index and don’t spike blood sugar levels. And congrats on the health improvements! I’m glad you chose to continue with a plant based diet. ☺️

[@nycgingercat]

@@burntherest9118 Thanks!

[@SkyRiver1]

@@burntherest9118 Just put on your big boy pants and forget sugar of all kinds.

[@burntherest9118]

@@SkyRiver1 I’m a chick. But you really can’t escape sugar. At least not foods with naturally occurring sugar, such as fruits. But it would obviously be the best option to stay away from all other sugar, but that can be difficult for many. Start small first.

[@merrycontrary3520]

I gave up processed sugars and just started eating fruit instead. I buy frozen blueberries, let them thaw in a bowl and put on top of toast instead of sugar-based jams. Eating thawed blueberries on toast is way more delicious and is totally satisfying. Give up the processed sugars, and enjoy how sweet fruit is!

[@edeetb]

I've been type 2 diabetic since 1998. This is the best video I've watched after trying all the diets which were mentioned and carnivore and Keto. I have the same reactions to the diets mentioned and thank you so much for this video.

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

So, did you reverse your diabetes?

[@shakal92ice]

My man knows his stuff holy. Who needs to go school for nutrition just listen to this guy

[@Spock_Rogers]

Thank you! 🌱🕊️

[@Gaming_Vegan_Ape]

Don't let Diet beat us!

[@nancybeard812]

Plant foods that are whole is the very best for you. That’s my been experience.

[@rockm6772]

One caveat is that there is more and more junk food being pumped out now in vegan diets. I know some people who had high sugar. Not sure as to why, could he alcohol consumption perhaps, but they were also eating beyond/impossible like every day and had to go back to Whole Foods to bring it back down.

[@cricketylife8742]

I think this is really really good, responsible advice. Kudos!

[@darrellhargrove1444]

This was great !

[@AndrewPawley11]

For what it's worth, I agree that WFPB is the best diet to promote and improve the health of T2 diabetics and many others.

[@odelyalevy]

Fantastic!!!! Thank you. ❤

[@rodmitchell831]

Thanks so much you guys

[@CornellFlagg]

Congrats🎉🎉🎉🎉 keep up the great work it a continue jouney

[@vegangreatlife]

We certainly had similar experience trying each of those very diets and did plenty of research en route. Our issues are different but similar findings. I had hypoglycemia much of my life, likely may have been pre-diabetic. I still think concerns about post meal blood sugar is still misunderstood. It’s actually normal for there to be a spike. It’s just insulin doing it’s job. We started, left, then returned to Macrobiotic diet precisely bc its adjusted to each person’s needs ~ especially emphasizing regional, seasonal foods. I think whole grains and vegetables are the most balancing foods, but some people need to transition slowly. Overall interesting to see others have gone thru a similar dietary adventure!

[@veghunter5949]

Thanks Joe, good guy.

[@catherinemartina6469]

I'm so overwhelmed.

[@shakal92ice]

Literally everything I experienced it works but takes a lot of time. God u definitely nailed it! Please 🙏 people listen to this guy he knows his stuff

[@gregorymcmahan3914]

EXACTLY! It's almost as if this dude has read my mind, VERBATIM. I am definitely watching the long-form version of this video! Excellent work, PBN!

[@kat4animals004]

Wow just now seeing Joe best on this channel after not seeing him around in many many years. I was watching certain vegan and raw foodists years ago. I remember eating a ton of fruit and really loving it having energy at some points and sometimes being very tired. I can relate to what Joe is talking about here. Oh my gosh yes I remember all this 30 bananas a day, raw till 4:00... But You got to have a lot of greens. I follow a lot of how Markus Rothkranz eats...

[@Bee_Bill287]

The arguments I have with people is they think the perfect energy source for humans comes from protein and fat and think sugar is the cause. When in reality sugar is just a symptom not the cause.

[@brendasullivan4095]

I wonder joes thoughts on starch solution ( john McDougall diet) ??

[@dougveganparadisebuilder5808]

That's the best one in my opinion.

[@TheBestMethod]

It depends on how insulin resistant you are. It can be hard to get over the innitial blood sugar highs. But if you are newly diabetic then its a good option. But longer term diabetics need to skip the starch and eat above ground vegetables.

[@brendasullivan4095]

@cravingcoaching thank you Joe, You and Klaus need to do a series, I find your take on this extremely interesting, I have been vegan wfpb 10 years and I struggle, I'm thinking this approach is best💓

[@kat4animals004]

It's so wild I got caught up in the raw food lifestyle and although I was never 100% raw I did eat very high raw and I felt good for a good period of time although they were definite times where I would get tired after a big meal of fruit. In the vegan community years ago people were trying all kinds of things. I never went to the Woodstock fruit festival but I watched a ton of videos of people being there and I wanted to go. So many people there and they were living the high raw high fruit lifestyle. Many now have not stayed with that lifestyle or at least not completely. I agree with Joe that it's just not sustainable for everybody to eat a high raw food diet. Thanks for this video!

[@alisonbamford6723]

I would have liked to know about lot more about what worked for him, rather than what didn’t.

[@dnvsrzdnvsrz1152]

He is right! Exercise is a must, and unlimitted calories is not a good idea, and EAT YOUR GREENS.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

What took him 15 years to figure out and achieve, I did in 3 months loosing 40 lbs, reversing pre diabetes, high blood pressure and i did it eating meat, fish, eggs and low glycemic vegetables like brocolli and fruit like avocado with a ratio of 60/30/10 fat/protein/carbs. 2 years later im still maintaining my ideal weight and it sure the hell didnt include grain or processed garbage.

[@carmaela2689]

That's wonderful. The best diet is the one people can stick to. For me it's the opposite one.

[@anboogaerts]

💯💚🌱

[@camillachristinenorveganus161]

❤❤❤

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

Please is there any here that reversed his diabetes by plant diet?

[@nickmeale1957]

Why dont you eat grains and beans?

[@Julottt]

Good but he still have a significant amount of body fat to lose, that is probably why he still didnt completely reverse diabetes. I dont think his BMI is optimal under 22 yet.

[@TheBestMethod]

No its not. But i'm out of the death range. One step at time. Its not a competition, we each have our own unique path. Making friends with that is step 1!

[@Julottt]

Keep up the good diet and lifestyle!@@TheBestMethod

[@basfinnis]

Very interesting. I think the sweet spot is 800 bananas a day though 😉

[@nycgingercat]

HA! That's the craziest diet I have ever heard for a human. This is the first time I learned it exists.

[@rabbitcreative]

5:50 Jesus man are you trying to chop-down Freelee here? You doubled-up on the raw-till-4 question by asking about it "as an online phenomenon". If not for that I wouldn't have made the comment.

[@ccamire]

Congrats but is it good for long term. Fruits cause elevated uric acid especially if you are insulin non sensitive. Also you need protein for muscles and many nutrients are missing. Please read some science

[@NonchalantWalrusParty]

Plenty of protein and nutrients in a plant based diet. So says science.

[@Spock_Rogers]

Most people get far too much protein. Have you ever looked up the side effects of too much protein?

[@Gaming_Vegan_Ape]

I've been vegan 5 years. Look at my arms. Do I look protein deficient? Lol Is Mike Tyson deficient? He's been vegan longer than me. What about Kendrick Farris. The science is in. Veganism is the best thing for our planet, the animals, and our body. Deal with it.

[@vegangames3468]

I think you are the one that needs to read scientific papers and to consult doctors who are trained in this area. It’s clear from your statement you are clearly short on facts.

[@Bookish_Lattes]

I am 5 years T2D free, so long term it's improved my health exponentially. Science does not go against whole food plants. Science goes against meats and dairy. People are sick and dying from meat-related products, meat that are carcinogens. Drs tell you to eat fruits and veg for your health. Plants provide a lot of protein.

[@hamletsmill258]

Still looks rather chubby.