The Battle For Food Equity | Chef AJ LIVE! with Dr. Milton Mills and Dr. Columbus Batiste

[@Veez65]

What an epic conversation!! Everybody needs to hear this. I was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 23, quit dairy at age 52, went wfpb at age 53 and I was asthma free by the age of 54. I'm now 56. Also got rid of my rosacea 9 months after quitting dairy which my dermo told me was with me for life. Ha! Thank you AJ for putting out such great conversations and of course, thank you to Dr. Mills and Dr. Batiste. I could listen for days on end.

[@reshondayoung]

If I could give this video 1000 thumbs up, I would. Thanks for the fabulous conversation and thank you, Chef AJ, for honoring Black History Month. 👏🏽

[@saratonnan]

I could listen to these two all night. What an educational, eye-opening discussion. Thank you!!!

[@merrycontrary3520]

Fantastic enlightening interview. Dr Mills’ and Dr Batiste’s open and frank discussion about issues of racism and of systemic rascism in governmental structure and functioning and in the delivery of medical services, of sexism, of governmental support of agribusiness and even of class issues needs to be heard by everyone. Wow. So resonated with me as I’ve struggled to be believed by medical professionals for years - still with no success. (Add some ageism into the mix.) And I’ve realized how misinformed I have been by our government and had to work to inform myself on these issues - and still have much to learn. So much is wrong with the health system and the agribusiness industry, frankly discussed and called out here. Just wow. I love Dr Mills’ passion on these issues.

[@gidgetmanucci4835]

Amen‼️

[@janek59]

Loved this interview! I so admire Dr. Mills for his courage and conviction to speak about what he believes. Very inspiring to hear about his faith in God and his plant based journey and practice.

[@vegsource]

Milton is a legend. Great show.

[@CHEFAJ]

I couldn't agree more Jeff!

[@PAGodinez]

We miss him in SF but he's doing greater work in the D.C. area.

[@feliciahammond6251]

Love Dr. Milton. Excited to purchase your book🍏

[@1922mistyblue]

Excellent interview. I love Dr. Mills’ passion to help others. Thank You Chef AJ💕

[@deborahrichie9128]

Love this, thanks Chef AJ

[@CHEFAJ]

You bet!

[@traciireese1449]

What a great show!

[@YH7R]

3 fabulous peple here GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🏾 all

[@melissaw1611]

If you didn’t enjoy you weren’t doing it right! Love it

[@struthadragon8656]

I've learned things that I've never even heard of before! AMAZING! LOVED IT! Thank you so much Chef AJ!

[@annagilmore762]

Very informative! love both these doctors. I'm On my plant base journey now and feeling better with it. I believe I'm allergic to meat. Or what they are injecting in the meat,

[@valerietomsic8454]

THANK YOU chef AJ for doing this important series!

[@dianesterling9746]

I enjoyed this conversation and please do more with these two doctors, I love Dr . Mills

[@gidgetmanucci4835]

Thank you, Chef AJ for honoring and shedding light to the integrity of being a HUMAN. DR. Mills & DR. Batiste, both bought up profound and thought provoking subjects, ideas, and concepts which were shared in an eloquent and educated matter. I am truly so grateful to have listened to this today. So, Thank you, again. (Lastly, Dr. Mills’s laugh is infectious and made me LOL!)

[@catorce9027]

I cured my son 3 years ago of asthma by taking all dairy away. This is information I hope more parents are exposed to.

[@colleencook9149]

The same with my daughter! I had a woman who happened to be white tell me straight up your daughter needs to be off all dairy; every dairy food milk, butter, cheese you name it and she was right! For years I had been taking her to the hospital for asthma treatments and asthma medication and eczema treatments and eczema medication and once we got her a hundred percent off dairy it went away!

[@marshaberland2248]

got to the party late, these two men are awesome and I agree with what they are saying. AMEN

[@joanowens7941]

So great! They are both wonderfully generous to share their time with us.

[@angelaochoa6684]

The perfect word for this show, these hosts/guests, is this: Delightful!! 🥰🫶✌️🌱💚🙌👏🎊🌟🤗

[@beanburrito8903]

Wow words of wisdom ❤❤ here

[@sharontomlinson9441]

Thank you Chef AJ! Thank you for using your platform to highlight these topics for all people and especially people of color. Both of the physicians expressed points that were new to me. You have a huge heart and I admire your authenticity.

[@CHEFAJ]

I was hoping to do the whole month, hopefully next year.

[@beverlymanley8115]

Thank you Chef AJ for having the doctors on your KZbin station . Blessings to you and your guess.

[@CHEFAJ]

You are very welcome

[@lateefakakolossusmaahes6353]

(40:48) Dr. Mills💯💯💯

[@lateefakakolossusmaahes6353]

(1:09:05) Perfect timing on that comment!!🎯

[@eveastardust3747]

AJ i love how you give space in this show.

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@sallyandfredgladden7206]

Thank you, Chef AJ, this is a wonderful talk!

[@dogmom1536]

I love Dr. Mills such a great speaker and human

[@lateefakakolossusmaahes6353]

This discussion fed my soul. Thank you for this! 💚

[@CHEFAJ]

You're so welcome!

[@KellyNewcomerArt]

This whole conversation: Wow! eye opening. Thanks for sharing these personal stories and your motivations for fighting the dairy industry as it relates to dietary racism. I had never thought about how pushing dairy on kids/adults who are asthmatic or lactose intolerant really interrupts their ability to learn. Thanks for illuminating that.

[@mooreholistic]

I love these brothers 🎉

[@maryann6036]

Awesome!! Thank you!🥦💚🥦

[@nicolescholet691]

Learned so much, another fantastic program! Thank you!

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@AB-mz2ev]

Brilliant show. Thanks Chef AJ. Good to see black erudite professionals being themselves and showing their care and integrity for all beings! Well done!

[@angelayoshida5863]

Wow! What an amazing discussion. Thank you all for sharing. And thank you for giving us a call to action, to work for changing the system & to improve equity for all people of color, and to improve health and compassion for all. I'm so grateful to each of you Chef AJ, Dr. Mills and Dr. Batiste. Thank you!

[@m.d.lindsay1528]

Just a great show!! Thank you!

[@ceecollette6708]

37:00 this part really resonates with me. I recently went to the doctor because of chest pain and terrible fatigue for days after light exertion. Because of my age, the doc won’t take me seriously. I’m worried but not sure what to do because I can only see a cardiologist with a referral. I’m hoping I can find another doc soon who’ll actually listen.

[@CHEFAJ]

I don't know how old you are or what area you are in, but you may want to see a lifestyle medicine doctor to work through some of those issues and perhaps he/she can refer you to a cardiologist if you need one.

[@janine8843]

This was very informative and needed for everyone Thank you ❤️

[@mandym8781]

Thank you for such a great conversation tonight, Dr Batiste and Dr Mills! They're both doing fantastic things, and it's great to hear Dr Mills is going to work with Switch4Good 👍

[@darlinedouglas4891]

This was an excellent show. Thanks Chef A J.

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@LissaWerson]

This is absolutely riveting. Thank you so much. I am moved to take action and must reflect on this further.

[@omahapsychiclori6632]

Wonderful wonderful!!! My grandson who I take care of is 6 years old and doesn’t want to associate with being black! I’m wanting him to celebrate it or be proud of his heritage but he must see the racist behavior and negativity. Love this show!! Keep it up!!

[@darlinedouglas4891]

I am a fan of the show.

[@susanlombardo8444]

❤️

[@docmo3]

OMG what an amazing and enlightening interview by two of my fav docs. But isn’t it incredibly interested that at the end of this video is COMMERCIAL / AD FOR THE SOUTHERN DAIRY ASSOC. promoting the consumption of dairy to our kids!!! AUUUUGH! Chef AJ I know you had nothing to do with that, but it just goes to show how desperate the meat and dairy industry is, and how intense the turf war really is.

[@thelissaharris8033]

Dr Batiste, I had a similar experience with my brother who I took to the emergency room of the hospital of the medical school I attended. The ER doctor dismissed my concerns about my brother and ignored my telling him that the history he was stating was the history of another Black man who was in the ER. The final result is that my brother was referred to a PCP appointment 20 days later. 5 days after the ER visit I convinced a cardiologist that my brother was critically ill. He saw him and had him admitted to hospital. The hospitalists did not grasp the gravity of the situation and my brother died within 48 hours of his admission to hospital. Racism and seismic abounded.

[@happyvegancouple]

I am so sorry this happened to your Brother. My sympathies. Yes racism is alive and we all need to do our part to stamp it out.

[@saratonnan]

So sorry you lost your brother, especially under these circumstances. We failed him. 💔 😥

[@iCindyP]

I feel a heavy sadness in my heart reading your story. Sending prayers of Infinite love and gratitude as we continue practicing the principles of whole plant nutrition in our individual lives and for everyone who chooses to expand our reach by sharing the message in a broader “spotlight”. 💕🙏💕 .

[@catorce9027]

Dr Batiste, I was in the ER (for allergic reaction to my face and lips and anaphylaxis) and the NP made an ugly face at me and said, "Ew! What's wrong with your skin? " I was raging inside but could not talk.

[@iCindyP]

Sending everyone love and blessings as together we continue on the road of healing from all emotional, physical, and spiritual harms individually and collectively. Thank you for sharing

[@nazokashii]

What a truly amazing conversation 💜 thank you, so, so much 💗 this will be such a great week! While it's a shame we won't get the whole month, so cool that Dr Batiste has been invited to Saudi Arabia😌lovely as well to hear about Dr Mills' new ventures ☺

[@philnelson5056]

Great episode and thanks for black history health segments.,.

[@susaniaccino2565]

Wow! I didn't know that this was going to get political. I'm all for health & wellness. Yes, we need to get the information out there. I'm so glad that Dr Mills is passionate for acquiring knowledge & sharing that with his patients.

[@ESemonian1]

Great program today!

[@lateefakakolossusmaahes6353]

(33:25) 🔥🔥🔥 loved the show! I'm a 1st time viewer. The channel was SHARED by friend. I look forward to future conversations and exploring this channel.

[@CHEFAJ]

Welcome aboard!

[@ldgillette]

We have a Black plant based cardiologist here in Fairbanks, Alaska named Romel Wrenn.

[@laurastephenson2516]

Dr. Mills made some great points about how milk affects black children, and how it can affect their performance. I just wonder what the black community would have said if dairy had not been marketed to them along with the white community.

[@aliceglenn6615]

I've always been lactose intolerant! I've also known for many years anything your body rejects avoid it! (Common sense, if it doesn't fit Don't Force it) foolishly some are continued just because I thought it was good for me or should I say healthy! So I relied on medicine that stopped the bloating and gas which caused other problems! Yes, we need to talk to our doctors and sometimes just use common sense! It is very important that we read make a list of the problems we are having and take it to our doctors with hopes they care we know all doctors don't! If we are able find a doctor that does we can pray for that! We can't necessarily treat ourselves but we don't have to be ignorant about what's going on in our bodies and with our health period. I am not only going to live for Christ but I am going to take care of His Temple like he instructs us to do in his word! I'm so ashamed and sorry for not doing so!!! Just keep me in your prayers and I will do the same for you! I thank God for these doctors, for Chef AJ and Black History Month! It was no mistake that I found this platform! If I must say it's a God thing 😀! We must all pray and ask God for discipline and continued direction! Romans 12 and 2 speaks about being transformed by the renewing of our minds! Read the whole chapter if you desire! It's very fitting on this occasion of what we're learning! I just turned 70 years old and I've been blessed with 14 great-grandchildren, seven grandchildren, and two children! I want to be around to enjoy all of my babies for as long as the Lord allows me! I would mark tomorrow as the first day of my life because I've already messed up today 😂 but it's really not funny! I'll end my night with prayer and a turmeric cocktail a little reading and research on plant-based nutrition and going to bed at a decent hour!!! The whole day won't be wasted.,. I'm looking forward to a great day of success tomorrow!!! I'm taking one day at a time with a made up mind! Taking all the best supplements doesn't work with eating incorrectly as it was stated! It's just a waste of time and money, money most of us don't have! I know I don't!!! I really need help but I'm going to do what I can! Yes, I have medical issues some of which I need more professional advice! It's out of my league! In the mean time each of you be blessed and stay safe! I've enjoyed the panel!!!

[@lateefakakolossusmaahes6353]

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[@lateefakakolossusmaahes6353]

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[@lateefakakolossusmaahes6353]

(37:40) Also the nurse couldn't see or hear anything past a black man's comment.

[@PlantBasedPrimary]

Addressing race needs to begin in elementary school. Bringing light to our nation’s past and present in an age appropriate way is essential to healing as a nation. I teach third grade, and my students appreciate being allowed to speak honestly about what they already know is happening. Thank you for this powerful, candid discussion.

[@aakashasjourney557]

The Depth of this conversation was amazing, enlightening and needed THANK YOU FOR LENDING YOUR PLATFORM THIS FED MY MIND AND SOUL