Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods: 5 Simple Steps for Better Health

[@melodybrundage8844]

This is very good advice. My weight got up to 360 lbs. I got serious about my health. I started reading the nutrition information on all of the labels. I weigh 180 lbs and still need to lose 20 lb. more.

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

Congratulations! Go for it.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Excellent.

[@donnamariebrown2478]

Good for you. keep it up, If you slide back, pick yourself up and carry on. I lost 100 lb over 2 2/3 years, had knee replacement, starting to shoot upwards again, Trying to conquer and divide me,,

[@YangGuangPandaBear]

wow well done

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow congrats!

[@SteveAumann]

On my doctors advice I quit all processed foods and switched to Whole Foods also started exercising, I am no longer a pre diabetic, and my blood pressure is now normal.it took me 6 months.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That is awesome !

[@ashchaw1509]

Great!

[@jmarie862]

Hey docs! This is such important information! In early September I decided to give up sugar (after seeing a rather awful picture of myself!) Three weeks later at my yearly checkup, my bloodwork had vastly improved. Three months later I have so far lost 20 pounds, and I feel and sleep better, have more energy and better moods. I am a 62 year old, post-menopausal woman who is 5'3" so that is a lot of weight for me. In giving up sugar I also, without even thinking about it, gave up other highly processed foods like chips, crackers, frozen meals, canned soup, etc. In order to make this a life-long way of eating, and not just a short-term diet, I try to focus on eating real food, instead of telling myself that I can't have something. I will indulge occasionally. The one thing I won't give up is pizza. I love pizza. Anything else I think I can live without. Thanks for the great video!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow welcome and congrats!!!!

[@stephendibari5010]

@@jmarie862 awesome. I’ve been using monk fruit in my coffee and on my plain Greek yogurt. It’s Natural and not bad for you. I found “monk fruit in the raw” brand has the best flavor. Definitely lowered my A1C from 6.5 to 5.3 over a year span.

[@AmeliaJohnson-m4l]

Eat healthy, exercise, take vitamin tabs, eat fermented food such as sauerkraut and kimchi, take one spoon of extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, drink kefir yogurt drink, matcha green tea and sleep well. That's what I've done and just celebrated my 80th birthday lately. 😊🤷

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow nice. Congrats!🎉

[@utahdan231]

Don’t take vitamin tabs. Eat veggies and fruits.

[@TruthTellerTH-k3w]

Sounds like my regimen!

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

No need for most vitamin pills

[@troybabs]

Hey Doc's.... this is amongst your most important uploads to date!! Well done. 👍

[@oddfellow1114]

These Doctors need to be cloned and put into EVERY medical school to re-educate doctors with correct information about HEALTH. They are brilliant, and a gem of a person to anyone with common sense about how to improve their health in a sustained way. I just love learning from their simple to understand videos ... I respect these two men immensely. 👍👍👍

[@HFVidShotz]

Really appreciate you two!!

[@tomfishertheflyingpigvinta5857]

I started eating the natural human diet (meat, dairy, eggs, seafood, and fish) about a year ago. I lost 24 pounds, the doctor took me off my blood pressure medicine because it went back normal and he took me off a heart medicine I’ve been on for 15 years because the condition vanished. My blood work came back better than it has been in the last 20 years. I feel better than I have ever felt! And the really good part, I eat when I’m hungry, eat till I’m full and it works out great!

[@grahamcobb-qo8im]

Thanks guys, I’m in the U.K. you two have seriously encourage me over the past six months to change my approach to all health related matters. I’m Feeling good and have bought my resting heart rate blood pressure right down

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow that is so good to hear Graham!

[@DAngeloDino]

It’s nice to see 2 Physicians down to earth and willing to offer their professional expertise on everyday health issues.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Doing our best. And simply trying to provide people with reliable info to ask their own decisions.

[@SandiHooper]

Not easy. Simple, but not easy. I need to watch this video once a week!

[@SemperFiBiologist]

When I was working full time my diet was awful. I traveled a lot and as a matter of convenience and time-savings I often found myself eating fast food. After I retired I started cooking all of our meals at home, using a lot of whole foods and making everything from scratch. The health benefits were nothing short of miraculous. My doctor said he'd never seen anyone improve their health so much just by changing their diet. But, it is very time-consuming. There are days I spend up to four hours doing food prep and there's no way I could have done that when I was working. I think that's what gets a lot of people in trouble to begin with. Eating healthy takes a lot of time and effort and many people simply don't have that.

[@Frank-r3y2i]

You are correct, here in the USA everything is driven by money and obtaining more of it so GREED is the underlying factor. Healthy countries take a different approach, family, health and overall well being come first to them.

[@AlisonMaryChandler]

18.50 I live in Spain, though I am British. I have lived here for 50 years and brought up two children and one grandchild. I also worked, my husband too. Many times I have wished there had been more processed and easier and faster food available here. I have always cooked everything fresh, from scratch. Now I realise how great that has been for the family. Yes, of course we went out to eat tapas (still do!), but they are home cooked with fresh ingredients. During the last few years American fast food restaurants have become very popular with young people. They may eat that processed food at weekends, such a pity, but during the rest of the week they will certainly be eating freshly prepared food. Most students have the luck to live at home, so their mothers take good care of their diets. I wonder if there is a study about nutrition in Spain and the consequences of eating fresh food. It is not terribly time - consuming to feed a family very well on good food, nor too expensive! 18. 20.

[@M_SC]

This is the most accurate description of all aspects of it

[@M_SC]

@@Frank-r3y2inot that simple at all

[@M_SC]

@@AlisonMaryChandlernice of you to just assume women should do it all

[@susie6315]

I started making my pizza at home. Make crust from flour, yogurt, baking powder and a little salt. Make my own pizza sauce with tomato sauce and tomato paste, with seasoning, shred my cheese at home and add to the pizza. However I do add a little pepperoni. 😕 We like a pizza on the weekend so I figured this has to be healthier than ordering one or frozen. It's really good as well 😊

[@franklinfx]

Yes..never eat pre shredded cheese..it's coated with a synthetic stabilizer

[@Ahmedkhan8802]

My diet is 99.99% whole foods. I'm retired so have the time to prepare. The one luxury I indulge in is a Lindt chocolate truffle each day. Apart from that it's actually pretty boring, but healthy and I don't feel deprived. You have validated my boredom. Another good video - thank you.

[@stevenpringle7813]

Did you guys ever say anything to the hospital administrators about the garbage they feed the patients. It's being fed to people that are trying to get better. Brutal.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We agree it’s not good. Same the cafeteria

[@disqusrubbish5467]

@@TalkingWithDocs Do the patients get what they can't sell in the cafeteria, or the doctors get the leftover food patients won't eat? (Ok, probably neither, but yeah, that's a huge one.)

[@lisawood8207]

Because it's about the $$$$

[@sadel21]

My husband is a chef who took a job in a hospital kitchen after COVID put him out of work. He says hospital food is disgusting.

[@susans9014]

Great message. I am so worried about my grandkids, all they will eat is processed. I’ve always read labels and tried to limit processed foods, walked and exercised but only one of my two children is following my example. They both feed their children ultra processed foods because it is so convenient and I feel their taste buds are so used to it that they will not eat anything healthy. I wish the government would take a stand against everything that is making our society sick instead of making money.

[@nevastrong2850]

The govt IS involved in making money for big ag, big pharma & the entire food industrial complex. We don’t need the govt to intervene because they will make it 1,000% worse. We need to learn and think for ourselves. You’re on the right path. It’s very hard to see people consume unhealthy foods. Keep at it!

[@stephendibari5010]

Awesome video, keep them coming!! Growing up and into my 30 and 40’s I ate cereal almost every morning, chicken McNuggets frozen pizza. Drank caffeine free Diet Coke up for nearly 30 years up until I was 48. Definitely eating more healthy now and rarely eat any fast food 60 years old now, I eat 2 pasture raised eggs every morning over easy with organic bread toasted (frozen and defrosted) Lunch, plain Greek yogurt with 3 berries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries (frozen and defrosted), granola, cinnamon, walnuts, raw pumpkin seeds, cashews and monk fruit. Dinner is grilled chicken (frozen and defrosted) with Extra virgin olive oil and couscous or more eggs. I have fresh pizza once a week or twice a month. Those are my cheat days.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@normnicholson]

Good morning gentlemen!! Very timely video, thank you !!!

[@Da-hy2zb]

I’m now 64 years old. Recently, to reduce pain from inflammation in my joints, I flipped my diet to whole foods ( Mediterranean diet as a guide). I went from 185to 170 pounds in 3 months! To be honest, I thought I was in shape at 185. I exercised daily! I just didn’t realize that I was wearing a “layer of sugar”! Pain and possible knee replacements are wonderful motivators)! That was 1 1/2 years ago and now holding steady at 168pounds. I simply removed foods with added sugar and shifted to eating whole foods. By the way, pain from inflammation significantly decreased and I feel so much better! No more sleepless nights with knee pain! Also enjoying my time learning how to “cook” and not just prepare my meals.

[@TruthTellerTH-k3w]

Same here. Removed sugar and processed foods from my diet and lost around 15 pounds. Most people don't need to go as extreme as a carnivore or vegan diet. Simply removing sugar and processed foods will do the trick!

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

@@TruthTellerTH-k3w More specifically, you simply reduce caloric intake. It is easy to pile on quick calories with junk.

[@burtbakerack1110]

Great topic. I’ve become pretty militant about what I eat. I do find I sometimes struggle with guilt when I indulge in something I know isn’t optimal. I realize life should be about balance but it’s a struggle. I always think to myself I wouldn’t periodically smoke a cigarette because I know it’s bad for me so why do I periodically scarf down a bag of chips.

[@dirtwhisperer658]

Ya i'm going thru the same thing after getting a bad blood test result. After some trial and error I think it has a lot to do with being "addicted" to sugar and carbs. If I don't eat any sugar for a few days the cravings pretty much go away. But the first time I eat anything that resembles junk food the cravings come roaring back again. I'm like you where I am actively trying to strike a balance.....albeit a delicate one. Do I really want to live the rest of my life not eating apple pie.? Probably not. But apparently that's where I am going with this. I am getting a new blood test this week after a month of eating nothing but meat and salad so that will be the answer to what I will do. But for sure it's not easy.

[@teddbobb4672]

Dr. Weening has great taste in movies… I wish I could have these doctors as my personal physician. Y’all are great.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Ted. We love Christmas movies!

[@julejustjule]

@@TalkingWithDocs Lips and...... 🤣

[@TJ-oi5qe]

Thank you guys for the psa, the more health professionals especially medical doctors talk about this the more people will follow.

[@gloriareszler4196]

This is a very useful topic. Glad to see that these two cool guys are speaking up about it👏

[@ScottNelson-nk4sx]

Important topic. Well done for talking about it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank youb

[@miantgv]

You all are amazing! Continue the great work and sharing such valuable information!

[@maryc1952]

1 plus 2 =3! So funny! If you eat something with protein or fiber first, you will be less inclined to eat too much of the junk food. Years ago, I used to be at MacDonald's every day, sometimes twice in a day. Now, I can't remember the last time I got fast food. The unhealthy food is addictive and if you are aware of this, you can learn to live without it. I am not good with limiting myself, so I just don't eat it at all. When you start eating healthier, you can really notice a difference in how you feel and that is a great motivator. Great video!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You sure can. Thanks for watching

[@mtadams2009]

A few years ago I changed to a keto diet and my body and health changed for the better in so many ways. I am now what I would call on a low carb diet and I focus on eating food that is dense in nutrients. I don’t eat processed foods. I eat way more vegetables than I ever did. My body definitely appreciates this change. It does matter what you put into your body. Thanks for addressing this issue.

[@riverbender9898]

Excellent ideas for all! Thank you Gents.

[@ecoarena]

As always, great content, thank you. My guilty pleasure (one of many) was my 'midnight'/post-dinner snacks where I chill watching a movie/catch up on KZbin vids etc. So, I targeted this with eating healthier snacks such as nuts (instead of chips). If we take small steps, we are still taking steps. Thanks again.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes small steps!

[@thesweeples3266]

Please consider covering “seed oils”

[@shanalyle7925]

Thank you so much for this information.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are so welcome!

[@spbausch]

Standing in the grocery section of Target last week, I came across an entire row, down both sides, of snacks that had nothing to do with actual food--including maybe a dozen types of Cheetos. It was depressing. I did spot some potato chips with just 3 indredients--pototoes, oil and salt. Everything else was full of artificial colors, flavors, emulsifiers, sweeteners and other junk. This just can't be good for us.

[@RobertoTodaro-q5f]

So true 😊 target just opened in My neighborhood and they really need to look at reality,so much junk food it's crazy

[@michelewilliams4485]

I ve been vegan for 7 years but last year I went WFPB oil free and lost 28lbs. Soo happy thanks for your video great information.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wonderful! It’s often the best way to accomplish your goals

[@williambanzhof9739]

EXCELLENT! Thanks for presenting!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it!

[@diannelutz3291]

love your videos. i wish I had you as my docs.

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Well they're Orthopedic Guys and you only have so many joints to replace, so maybe this is better...

[@josephdubanowich2722]

Potato chips- put a recommended portion in a small bowl, put the chips away, eat the chips. Repeat after a few days. I also have started buying chips with a spicy taste so I am less inclined to want more of them, more frequently.

[@joannefrench1172]

This is my favorite episode of your channel. I will share with family & friends. You are wise, abd very entertaining.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well thanks Joanne!

[@michelledouglas8913]

This was super interesting. Thanks for the great info.

[@gerrycgc]

My favourite are Fig Newtons. Keeps things moving.

[@jeaninekelly4271]

Ooey Gooey rich and chewy inside, golden cakey tender flakey outside, you put the inside with the outside, and what do you get? The Big, Fig, Newton!! ❤❤❤ Gotta love ‘em!!

[@HerbsforHealth1900]

Fantastic tips! Avoiding ultra-processed foods is crucial for better health. Simple changes can lead to significant improvements in our well-being!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very very true

[@terikelliher2208]

Awesome video Thank you.

[@aregularguy1957-vu5lk]

Just started watching these two. Great information and extra cool is being able to find the studies to read for myself.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them!

[@barbaran1869]

My guilty pleasures are sweets and chips. They taste so good and I know that is the whole point to get you hooked. I try to limit them. I also eat protein bars which fall into this category. They are just so easy when you are on the go. I usually eat nuts with them. I just need the protein to keep going. Thanks for your great channel! ❤

[@bw6078]

We are soooo surrounded by unhealthy foods. It becomes even more difficult to eat healthy with increased hours of work. I'm sure you as doctors find it difficult to eat healthy with the hours of operation you put in. Thanks for sharing.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

He was kind of joking. More a commentary on how the junk food makers are making a lot of money

[@TalkingWithDocs]

He was joking about the junk food companies making all the money

[@TrustGod_365]

Thank you for this discussing this topic. It is the first time that I’ve heard the 4 different levels of processing. Also, I had heard that some of the better aged cheeses were good for you for due to the fermentation and protein. What are your thoughts? I’ve been enjoying your content and humor.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome. So fermentation is good. The saturated fat in cheese not so much. Better served by sauerkraut 😀

[@TrustGod_365]

@ That totally makes sense! Thanks for your speedy reply!

[@LivingRetirement]

Very good video! Most of the times I cook homemade meals as I am not a big fan of the taste of those prefabricated meals. My staple drinks are water, coffee, and tea (both unsweetened, black); we don't have any soda products. Beer and wine are for special occasions only. About Christmas and cookies: I just baked 7 different kinds of cookies from scratch. My hope is they fall only into category 3. And Santa will bring chocolate for all my family, which is of course category 4. Special occasion. Unfortunately we all have a very sweet tooth. Luckily I do the grocery shopping, and candy rarely make it in the cart other than for Christmas. A shopping list helps. You are definitely right about reading the labels also; often the ingredients read like a list of chemicals.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

They sure do

[@agnesrimer]

Love You Guys. Always entertaining, informative and simplistic in presentation. A pleasure to view this site. Thank You.

[@L.J.H.-sg6eb]

❤❤❤Thank you so much! Never thought about it like that. Helps alot. Building my mini veggi and fruit garden on my apartment has been a challenge, but I am determined to make it thrive this year. There are some processed foods I eat, but not every day. I do love some pasta. I bought a pasta cutter, so I plan on making my own so it is a bit less pressessed. 🤞

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So nice of you. Great job!

[@vernekelley9356]

bravo!!!! I can't begin to tell you how much better I feel the more processed food I eliminate. It's amazing!

[@deborahmarlewski6786]

I make large batches of nutricious meals. I portion them out to one meal sizes and freeze. Works great on busy days. I also freeze/dry foods (veggies and meat) for longer term storage. These items are cut to convenient sizes (ex. diced potatoes) so that I can use them to toss togethr a quick meal. It is up front work, BUT, in the long run it is less work, less clean up, less time spent. Great topic

[@IMeMineWho]

Look up the Clean 15. Potatoes are on the dirty dozen list here..but organic is ok.

[@deborahmarlewski6786]

@@IMeMineWho No problem. I grow my own, no pesticides/herbicides. I am able to grow most of our veggies.

[@IMeMineWho]

@@deborahmarlewski6786 You are so lucky. I just have a sill. I can grow a snack for my 🐇..that's about it..but she won't eat taters..lol!😆

[@darrenbeachy4567]

Really good advice Docs! Thank you

[@DanielleFournier-d2s]

What a great service you are providing. Easy to understand facts about health. Thank you.

[@sarahrice7896]

I think early on in my reduced UPF journey I think heard Dr. Zalzal on Diary of a CEO. It was so eye opening to hear what he and Chris Van Tulleken had to say about UPFs. While I definitely still crave them I find myself seeing things more and more not wanting things I used to realizing candy bars are foodlike substances. Thank you for helping me realize the effects of UPFs. I've lost about 15-20lbs since August between being diagnosed with hypothyroidism and receiving hormones for that and following a gluten free, UPF reduced diet.

[@donnamariebrown2478]

The only cereal that I eat, other than oatmeal is Fiber 1. Love the crunch and fiber and I add pumpkin seeds, cranberries (dried), sunflower seeds, sometimes raisins and ground flaxseed. With milk of course. Love your videos my fav guys in blue, please keep them coming.!!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Donna!

[@georgeduanejr]

Thank you for this video

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So nice of you. Very welcome

[@TJTJS1]

Great advice Dr's I started making my own sweets with more natural ingredients like dark chocolate and nuts and berries, shaved coconut and lost weight, and lowered my sugar levels 🎉 My Thyroid levels changed for the better too! I do have a weakness for a yummy chip, so I started making my own lol, but I just can't seem to quit raisin brand cereal.

[@karenfleming175]

Thank you! Unfortunately the schools in the States serve lots if UPF’s to young children. It’s a shame!

[@lynnfitzpatrick1932]

I'm trying to convince myself to make my own bread.

[@RB-hj7qc]

It's all UPFs.

[@marieholzwasser9224]

Awesome video!! Thank you for sharing this kind of information.

[@cherylrosenfield2741]

great video, docs. I am thin but I have high cholesterol and although I've been told by my old doctor that it may just run in my family, I have come to realize that its my choice of potato chips and cheese and easy food like frozen pizza. I luckily don't have the cereal habit but I'm on a mision to greatly improve my diet and this video i helpful in leading me to that path.

[@jaguilar11009]

THANKS FOR THE INFO ❤😊

[@really9025]

Thanks for this! Made me think about stuff I have never considered in the past. While tough, I will definitely try to incorporate into my life! Sadly, I really like cookies and chips.

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Very good info and I agree. I've already talked about the cheese thing, so won't go into that, but I do agree that the soupy, runny nacho stuff is not good. It is yucky. But good Wisconsin cheese is super good. (there I go again) I cook most of my own meals, but like Paul, I must have potato chips. This is a must, but I do limit the intake. There is an obscene amount of processed food in the stores. Reading labels is of the utmost importance.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kathysauceda2923]

Oh my gosh, one of your very best shows yet! Affects almost everyone in developed countries and, worst of all, our KIDS who don't have control over their food. I am one of the most guilty, but starting today, I am going to make an effort to plan what I cook so I can have healthy left overs. Thanks for this!!!!!! Side note - do you think this may help my diverticulosis?

[@tamitatangoto5134]

I had diverticulosis 6 years ago. I read information online that papaya could help and then I also read that I should eat the papaya with the seeds, which are a little bit peppery tasting maybe a little tiny bit spicy. But I would take a few seeds with a bite of the fruit. Anyway it CURED my diverticulosis and I've never had it come back again.🎉❤💯

[@tamitatangoto5134]

Papaya with the seeds it worked for me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it will!! Fiber has been shown to help. Thanks for the positive feedback 😀

[@kathysauceda2923]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for the feedback. I just got home at 2 a.m. from the ER. Am staying on the liquid diet through tomorrow, then soft foods. When things get back to normal I will be prepping meals here at home with much more attention to ingredients! I love your posts; informative, fun and good information! Thank you!

[@mikeeno104]

Where is my everyday breakfast, on a scale 1 (bad) to 4 (great) for me? ½ Cup of Oats (I like steel cut) ¾ cup of almond milk 1 scoop of protein powder (I prefer unflavored 25g whey) 1 tablespoon of Chia Seeds ½ of teaspoon of cinnamon 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup A few walnuts on top

[@IMeMineWho]

Organic oats? How many ingredients does your almond milk have..and what are they? Etc.

[@mikeeno104]

@@IMeMineWho Yes, organic steel cut oats. 365 unsweetened organic almond milk.

[@Asiansxsymbol]

No eggs or bacon?

[@IMeMineWho]

@@mikeeno104 Sounds great to me! Invite me over!😄

[@meagainandagain5756]

@@IMeMineWhoAlmonds are exposed to the most pesticides of any crop. 85% of almond crops are sprayed with Monsanto’s Round up. Round up affects the ground water, the honey bees, and human health. Don’t eat almonds unless they’re organic. But, if the neighbours farm is not organic, then good luck.

[@Jake-vt4ow]

Love these 2 docs! I follow the Blueprint diet as much as possible ( Bryan Johnson).

[@3meandyou]

You two are awesome . Love your info and twooo

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much!

[@pamelabyars3983]

Thankyou. It’s very good advice. When people eat a lot of processed foods the body isn’t getting what it needs so it craves more. Also most restaurants don’t serve healthy foods.

[@KCRReads]

Really important topic that I was very interested in. I'm reading the book Ultra-processed people. It's an eye-opener. we try to eat plant-based so probably our favorite processed food is beyond meat. 🥴

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it’s pretty good. But pretty processed. Every now and then likely ok!

[@ArtStoriesWithKris]

@@TalkingWithDocs We eat it about 4 times a year. Def a treat.

[@ArtStoriesWithKris]

@@GiveThanksAndPraise I agree. It is a treat like cake. We do take B vit supplements too. Frankenmeat is not good but once in a while a hamburger that is not a bean burger. 8>(

[@jm3566]

Diagnosed with celiac disease, two years ago at the age of 74. Went on only whole foods and wild caught fish. Stopped all grains. Went from 231 pounds to 115 pounds. At 76 I am more active and can do more than I could do when I was 50.

[@jodirodriguez1255]

Thank you for this info as we're cutting out processed food for better health. Enjoy your videos! 😊

[@alenamaurice2812]

Thank you for that excellent coverage of this timely topic. My lifestyle allows me to be able to keep my ultra processed food consumption to a minimum, such that we enjoy one dinner per week at a restaurant. “All things in moderation” is my general mantra. Right or wrong, I take the stance that as long as my bloodwork is good, this lifestyle is acceptable. I’d like to know your thoughts on my POV. Keep up the good work! I enjoy your videos tremendously!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Love that approach. You still have to live and it is the majority of your decisions that will determine your health not the occasional restaurant meal Enjoy!

[@alenamaurice2812]

@@TalkingWithDocsThank you for the validation! I’m aware of my vices and enjoy them as my health permits. It’s all about balance, isn’t it?

[@harvelle1]

Thank you! 😊

[@priyadarshanachandrasena2062]

Thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You're welcome priya. You’ve been busy watching 😀

[@rb-me7bq]

Thank you. Very good presentation, as always. It's very hard to limit when you are financially challenged. Also, I am of a certain age, where processed and ultra processed food was encouraged and the norm in my formative years.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You can do it!

[@bkolluru]

Great work docs! Please consider doing one on cooking oils/fats.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It’s on the list!

[@skippy6462]

There’s a fantastic book called Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss. Published in 2013, this investigative work delves into how major food companies strategically use salt, sugar, and fat to make their products irresistibly appealing and even addictive. I highly recommend reading it. This book offers eye-opening insights into the lengths the food industry goes to in order to keep you-and even your children-hooked. Their primary concern isn’t your health but maximizing profits and ensuring you remain a loyal customer from childhood through adulthood.

[@fernsmark18]

While grocery shopping, you just block out the aisles that shelf ultra processed food. If you get this part right, the rest is easy.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Stay on the outside

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Thanks Docs. I started by standardizing my breakfast/1st meal. Its now always unsweetened rolled oats with blueberries and or apples, flaxseed meal and cinnamon. I figured at least start the day right always. Then later i the day I keep it clean and wholed foods as much as possible. I'm with Dr Zalzal, I love chips.

[@louisd95714]

Thanks Docs for the well balanced information on ultra processed foods. As for me, my weakness is chocolate chip cookies, lol. I have read that there are certain ingredients in American cereals which are banned in Canada. Is that correct? If so, am thinking that Canada is going in the right direction on this epidermic.

[@barryvincentredmond3973]

Great educational video.As the old saying goes "You are what you eat".!.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sure are

[@MeL-s9v]

Thanks for the reminder and information. I am raising a young toddler and find myself getting snacks at the grocery store that is convenient (crackers, granola bars, etc) for my little one and I need to make better choices for our family. I plan to make my own granola bars and potentially crackers too after watching this video

[@ridinreiners]

Excellent topic!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you think so!

[@Philokalia12]

Great advice! I’m 5’9 and was 180 lbs. I know, I know, nothing extreme. Yet I’ve been trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds for at least 3 years. No luck! Three weeks ago I began using the 5 steps in this video and counting calories and I’m down 5 pounds to 175 lbs. I have noticed that my urge to snack or eat larger meals has waned as well. I would add a sixth item to the list….6. Think about what you are eating before you put it in your mouth. The 9% to 10% ratio you cited is a definite wake up call. Oh, one more bit of advice, be patient. Any weight loss is not going to happen in two or three days. I am on my way to 170! BTW…..these videos are easy to watch…..good rapport between these two docs makes them enjoyable to watch.

[@airandaudio]

What a great video. It's hard when I'm cooking meals for another person who isn't a great vegetable eater. I end up making compromises instead of making 2 entrees

[@carolinagurl22]

Thank you docs. Dr Berg and Dr Berry will ditto. I’m on keto and feel so much better.

[@NorthernGardening]

Would love a video about ultra processed "health" foods. Not just low calorie packaged snacks, things like protein bars and shakes loaded with artificial ingredients. Once I stopped eating all of that my health improved so much.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We are working on that

[@jeaninekelly4271]

I have apologized to my grown children for serving hot dogs on wonder bread with boxed macaroni and cheese. I console myself hoping they weren’t as toxic back in the 90’s. They have forgiven me and they both are good cooks now!

[@inecita1958]

hahahahhahahhah............I forgive my parents and thank them at the same time!

[@albertoc3279]

Reading the label of products and comparing it to other products helps making a better choice.

[@kristineaikenhead338]

I love you guys-so approachable and informative. Must say I want to call you Bob and Doug (snl)

[@gregoryglen4090]

Those are some disturbing facts Docs. I go through phases of healthy eating but fall back to easy eating habits.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes we all do

[@terric6417]

Thank you. I really appreciate your videos. My favorite processed food is ice cream but I don’t have it that often.

[@phinfogg3960]

Restaurants also buy ultra processed foods and add them to their recipes to make stuff taste better. Or sometimes they just put it in a microwave and serve it as fresh.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed

[@ImaOkie]

After suffering the effects of consuming to much UPFs , I've taken steps to make my meals ... Medicine ! Adding beneficial herbs and spices , replacing seed oils with tallow or lard , eliminating as much sugar and HFCS as humanly possible , fresh fruit instead ! When I discovered that many of the prescription drugs used these days are concentrated forms of healthy fruits and vegetables , well the decision was easy , accomplishing not so but the journey is worth it !!!

[@kathryngalajda3553]

Oohhh Mr Scrooge has good timing with the holiday munchies every where 😂

[@johnskisan]

Well said!

[@charleswillcock3235]

In the UK the demands of society of on the NHS exceed the capacity of supply. I cannot believe that this will come as news to any doctor in Canada. In reality the only realistic solution for the UK population is to become healthier. A lot of people in the UK are overweight, including me. Following the death of a close friend a few weeks ago I have taken a much greater interest in what I eat. In a UK supermarket more than 50% of the products are UPF. As in Chile, in the UK we need to label food very clearly so people know how healthy it is. Especially as more than half is not. For me cutting my intake of UPF and carbs I lost a stone in a month. (I put a bit back on over Christmas). UPF is the new cigarettes. Thanks for creating this short video. Excellent tips and examples.

[@karenkaren3189]

I cook most of my own food but sometimes I just need some potato chips! 😂😂😂

[@nattydred2593]

There are so many barriers to avoiding processed, high energy, low nutrition foods. It takes almost an inhuman amount of self control to do it. - time required to prepare food. Not to mention knowledge of how to do it. - even preparing food at home, it's easy to lean into flour, grains, salt, sugar, and food high in saturated fats like dairy, meat and chicken. - part of the problem is energy overdose. Preparing food at home won't avoid that unless you switch to less palatable foods like vegetables. - FUD surrounding pesticides on plants, and pollutants on seafood. - in a family where one spouse that remains addicted to high energy, low nutrition foods will continue to come into the house, sabotaging the other.

[@DonnaEngelhard]

I ❤ these guys. Wish I had them for my doctor(s). 👍😊❤️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Donna

[@thelaughingcat7051]

Thanks guys, food has so much implications in our health, we wouldn't put the wrong gas in our car but we do this to our body... There are plenty of resourceful websites out there for meal prep, freezing portions and practical suggestions for time and money saving.